•October 30, 2019•

Turkeys, door prizes and more turkeys are in store for the Lions Turkey Party crowd in November.
The annual Lions Club Turkey Party is Friday, November 8 at the Sullivan American Legion.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Beanie Babies will be given to children 10 and under.
Participants are entitled to one free game with each eyeglasses donation. The American Legion kitchen will be open.
Turkeys, door prizes, and more turkeys can be won as the games begin at 6:30 p.m.
This annual Sullivan Lions Club event helps raise funds for vision impaired, including the Lions eyeglasses program for adults and Lions Kids Camp for children with vision issues.
Sullivan’s Lions focus on local causes by giving $1000 scholarship to a Sullivan High School student in the spring.
Lions donate time and money to Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity, the Sullivan American Legion, Toys for Tots sponsored by Sullivan V.F.W Post 6410 and One Stop Community Christmas.
The Moultrie County Food Pantry receives regular support from the club as well as their participation in the Sullivan Elementary School Day of Giving, which also donates to the food pantry.

•October 23, 2019•

The Illinois Haiti Benefit Auction begins Friday, October 25 at the Otto Center in Arthur.
Open house at the Center located one half mile south of Arthur is at 4:00 p.m. with the bake sale operating from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Quilt inspection is from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday.
Supper is served from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.- Mississippi Catfish meal, dessert and soft serve ice cream (carry out available).
The grounds open at 6:00 a.m. Saturday with breakfast buffet offered from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. Menu includes eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, potatoes, coffee and more.
The all day Bake Sale opens at 7:00 a.m. offering breads, cakes, cinnamon rolls, cookies, donuts, fried pies, noodles, pies and tea rings.
The auction begins at 8:00 a.m. with furniture and specialty items. Tack, tool and miscellaneous auction is at 9:30 a.m. There is also a meat auction.
Lunch is served at 10:00 a.m. and includes chicken and hamburger sandwiches, salad, pizza, homemade pie, soft serve and homemade ice cream, soft pretzels, and drinks.

•October 16, 2019•

Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Dance Team is hosting a “Kid’s BOO BASH” on Friday, October 25 from 6-8 p.m.
Students only in grades Kindergarten through 4th Grade from area schools are invited to attend. A “Mini BOO BASH” will take place on Saturday October 26 from 9-11 a.m. This event is for children ages 2.5 – 5.
Parents or adult helpers are allowed to stay for the “Mini BOO BASH.” Both events will take place at the Sullivan Dance Studio located on the square in Sullivan.
Our “Not-So-Scary-Halloween Parties” will help raise funds for our dancers’ competition and costume fees. Activities at the events include: dance party, themed crafts, games, photo booth, and Halloween snacks. There is a cost and spots are limited.
Register online at www.sullivan5678.com/boobash. Contact the dance studio for more information and questions—217-728-9111.

•October 16, 2019•

Oktoberfest hits the Sullivan square, filling Friday and Saturday with music, art, the smell of chili cooking and loads of fun for the whole family.
The parade opens the festivities at 6:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18. Kids corner offers inflatables and bumper cars through Saturday.
The Sullivan FFA pedal tractor pull is 2:00 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 19.
The Northenders play on the main stage beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday with the Feudin Hillbillies featured in the beer tent at 8: p.m.
Saturday morning the annual Sullivan Fire Protection District Pancake and Sausage Breakfast is from 6 to 10 a.m. in the House of Blues.
Wine tasting is offered at 5 West Lounge from noon to 9:00 p.m.
The chili cook off begins at high noon with judging from 5-7:00 p.m. with winner announced at 7:30 p.m.
Artoberfest winners will also be announced at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
The annual Oktoberfest is a Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development event.

•October 9, 2019•

The Winifred Titus Sentel Trust farm auction is 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 15 at American Legion Post 68 in Sullivan.
The 923.54 acres of farmland in Sullivan Township is divided into seven tracts with Busey Bank, farm brokerage handing details.
For more information go to Busey.com or call 217/425-8245.