•November 4, 2026•
The annual Lions Club Turkey Party will be held at the Sullivan American Legion on Friday, November 13. Door will open at 5:00 p.m.and the games start at 6:00 p.m.
Children 10 and under will receive a Beanie Baby. Food will be available for purchase. A 50/50 will also be conducted with proceeds going towards the SES Weekend Food Program.
•November 4, 2026•
St. Columcille Council of Catholic Women are currently conducting a quilt raffle with the drawing to be held November 21st during their annual Pie Sales fundraiser. Tickets for the homemade queen size stars and bars quilt are $5.00 each or 6 for $20.00. Tickets may be bought from any women from St. Columcille Church or by calling Lori Creek (217) 246-0739 or Ruth Keown (217) 620-8419.
•November 4, 2026•
The Sullivan American Legion, 8 East Strain, will host a blood drive on Tuesday, November 17 from noon until 6:00 p.m. For an appointment call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org. You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information.
•November 4, 2026•
A Veterans appreciation meal will be held on Friday, November 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 E. Strain. The meal, hosted by the Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Women, will include chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll and dessert. All Veterans eat for free, all others are $10 per meal.
•October 28, 2026•
On Friday, November 13th, Mid-Illinois Senior Services will be holding a special event to honor our Veteran’s and their families. At 10:00 a.m., the Sullivan American Legion Post #68 Color Guard will present colors, at 10:30 Rebecca Lawson will be the guest speaker, followed by the serving of our Seniors Peace Meal, and at noon, ‘One Duo’ will be performing live. Cake will be also be served for all to enjoy.
•October 28, 2026•
Okaw Valley Community Unit School District invites all Veterans and their family members to a Veterans Day program at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany on Wednesday, November 11th. A breakfast will be provided to all who attend beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the cafeteria and a short assembly will follow at 9:15 a.m. The assembly will feature the Okaw Valley School District band and chorus students, and keynote speaker.
The students and staff at Okaw Valley thank all Veterans for their acts of courage and devotion to the ideals that have served to guide our nation. We would be honored if you could join us to pay tribute to all the brave men and women who have admirably served our country.
If you will be able to attend, call 665-3232 for a reservation.
•October 28, 2026•
The 19th District American Legion Family Membership Caravan will be held Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8.
Local Saturday stops will be Sullivan Post 68 - 8:30 a.m., Bethany Post 507 - 9:00 a.m., Arthur Post 479 - 9:30 a.m., Findlay Post 409 - 9:45 a.m., Shelbyville Post 81 - 10:30 a.m., Oconee Post 839 - 11:15 a.m., Herrick Post 839 - 12:00 noon, Stewardson Post 611 - 1:15 p.m., Sigel Post 1134 - 1:45 p.m., Strasburg Post 289 - 2:45 p.m., Windsor Post 725 - 3:15 p.m. Sunday stops will include Lovington Post 429 - 12:15 p.m.
Each Post, Unit and Squadron is encouraged to attend a local stop to turn in membership cards.
•October 21, 2026•
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will host its annual dinner on Thursday, November 19th at the Moultrie County History Center, 1303 South Hamilton, Sullivan. This year’s event will celebrate the Village of Bethany’s music heritage, highlighting the quality and diversity of the music programs that shaped Bethany’s local, state, and national recognition over the past 150 years.
Starting at 6:00 p.m., guests can enjoy a paid buffet dinner provided by Judy’s Kitchen and Catering. Dinner tickets are $25 each. As limited seating is available for dinner, reservations must be received by MCHGS no later than noon on Thursday, November 12th and can be made by calling (217) 728-4085. During the dinner hour, guest pianist Julie McClarey-Smith will “tickle the keys” with music selections of the era.
Starting at 7:00 p.m., dinner guests as well as the general public can enjoy a free performance and history retrospective showcasing Bethany’s lauded music heritage. All guests will join Jack Scott as he strolls down memory lane back to 1877 when Bethany was first incorporated and the first band was organized. Sam Scott will then share the story of Bethany’s opera house. Local music directors Doug McCausland and Jack Rogers along with students Allen Webner and Ellen Ferrara will share the impact of the community’s musical heritage in their personal lives. Lastly, Jack Scott and Julie McClarey-Smith will close out the evening with some additional entertainment.
•October 21, 2026•
The annual Lions Club Turkey Party will be held at the Sullivan American Legion on Friday, November 13. Door will open at 5:00 p.m. and the games start at 6:00 p.m.
Children 10 and under will receive a Beanie Baby. Food will be available for purchase. A 50/50 will also be conducted with proceeds going towards the SES Weekend Food Program.
•October 21, 2026•
Okaw Valley High School will be the sight of a Haunted House on October 23 and 24. A kid friendly hour will be held from 6:00-7:00p.m. before the lights go out from 7:00-9:00 p.m. for a darker, scarier experience. Admission is $8.00 per ticket.