•March 25, 2026•

On April 11th at the Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen Street in Allenville, Echoes of Grace will be performing live. Echoes of Grace is a southern gospel group, comprised of Gary Perry and Glenda Weldy. The band routinely performs in the Central Illinois area at churches, festivals, and private events. Echoes of Grace loves God, music, and serving others. For more information on Echoes of Grace, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077207006337#.

The cost to attend is a love offering, and there will be light refreshments after this family-friendly concert.

A love offering is a voluntary, specialized donation collected to financially support individuals (like guest speakers, missionaries, or members in need) or to fund specific projects. Unlike regular tithes, these are given freely as an act of appreciation or compassion.

Contact Pastor Bob Vail (217) 254-3433 with any questions or for further information.

•March 25, 2026•

On Friday, April 3rd at 6:30 p.m. at Smyser Christian Church, located at 1521 Whitley Point Road in Gays, a Community Good Friday Service will be held, with all welcome to attend.

•March 18, 2026•

Put on your thinking cap. Do you have an answer to any of these four questions? Who was the lead vocalist for the band Queen? Who is the all-time leader in career points scored in the NHL? Who wrote A Tale of Two Cities? What was the first settlement in Moultrie County? These are samples of questions we will have at the Second Annual MCHC Trivia Night.

The MCHC invites you to a night of friends, fun, food, and facts on April 11th, with dinner at 5:00 p.m., followed by trivia at 6:00. The cost is $120 per table, with a limit of 6 per table. The catered dinner from Griffin’s Catering includes pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert, iced tea, and lemonade. 

To reserve a table, mail a check and your team name to: MCHC, PO Box 588, Sullivan, IL, 61951, or feel free to bring cash to the Center at 1303 Hamilton Street in Sullivan during business hours 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The cut-off date is April 3rd to sign up. 

The MCHC will be awarding a cash prize to the first and second-place teams. The winner will also have their county’s bragging rights. All are invited to join in for what promises to be a fun-filled evening.

•March 18, 2026•

On Saturday, April 4th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Heritage Woods of Sullivan will hold their annual Easter Eggstravaganza at 20 Courtyard Boulevard in Sullivan. This year’s free and family-friendly event will have, in addition to the Easter egg hunt, pony rides, trackless train rides, balloon animals, bounce houses, ‘Touch a Truck’ with the Sullivan Fire Department, and a kids’ bike raffle. Additionally, there will be an adult Easter basket raffle, food trucks, and a 50/50 raffle. All members of the community are invited to attend.

•March 11, 2026•

Sullivan’s Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library is exploring local interest in starting a monthly Adult Book Club and is seeking feedback from potential participants. The book club is seeking those who enjoy reading and thoughtful conversation in a welcoming space at the ETML to connect with other readers in our community, whether they are already avid readers or just getting back into reading books. The goal is to read one book each month, with participants helping to choose future titles.

The first book selection and meeting time will be announced once the interest level is determined. Time and date to be announced thereafter, but will be held in the evenings, based upon availability.

Book clubs provide numerous benefits, such as improved mental well-being and a sense of connection, with over 90% feeling more connected to others. Book clubs have also been found to be an important tool in helping to combat loneliness. Most will find themselves enjoying reading more, and their stress levels will reduce, as book clubs have been recognized as providing a sort of ‘mental refuge’. They also increase confidence and social skills, with nearly 80% of participants finding themselves more open to trying new things. The cognitive and emotional growth found in a book club can also lead to personal growth and improve critical thinking skills (who doesn’t need a bit more neuroplasticity in their lives?).

For those interested, call (217)728-7221 or stop by the circulation desk to sign up.