•November 15, 2017•

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is encouraging families in Illinois to read together Thursday, Nov. 16, for Illinois’ annual Family Reading Night.

Sullivan Elementary School is participating with “Books are Better than the Movie” theme.

The Illinois Library Association’s iREAD theme is “Reading by Design” with Little Elliot continuing to serve as the theme.

Thousands of colorful posters and bookmarks have been distributed by the Illinois State Library to libraries, schools and literacy programs across the state to promote Family Reading Night events.

“This is a night when families are urged to turn off televisions, computers, phones, video games and other electronic devices and spend time reading together,” White said. “Reading together creates a positive learning environment and helps children develop language skills, comprehension and a love for reading that can last a lifetime.”

This is the 26th year that the secretary of state’s office has sponsored Family Reading Night. All events are free and open to the public. Contact your local library for events taking place in your community.

•November 15, 2017•

The Dane Eadie benefit is Saturday, Nov. 25 at Sullivan VFW Post 6410 with doors opening at 4 p.m.

Live music is by Coalshaft with the event highlighted by a silent auction, a live auction at 7 p.m., raffles and a $500 Atwood Armory gift certificate given as grand prize.

A BB pork, potato salad, baked bean and dessert meal is offered which will be served at 5 p.m.

Eadie is a self-employed contractor who recently had vascular bypass surgery and is unable to work. All proceeds will go to medical bills and living expenses.

•November 8, 2017•

The Highway Church of Christ in Sullivan is featuring Phil Sanders during the Nov 12-15 Jesus, Our Hope gospel meeting.

Sanders is host of In Search of the Lord’s Way, a nationally broadcast television ministry seen on Dish channel 239, Directtv channel 307, WGN America Sunday at 6:00 a.m. as well as SearchTVMinistry on YouTube.

Topics included in the gospel sessions Sunday, Nov. 12 are The Essence of Hope, Jesus and the Cross, Jesus and His Words at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Nov. 13 Jesus and His Church; Nov. 14 Jesus and Salvation; Nov. 15 Jesus and His Promises.

•November 8, 2017•

Until They All Come Home, the military family support group of Moultrie County, is preparing care packages for military personnel deployed overseas.

Anyone who has or knows someone who is serving in the military and will be away from home over the holidays may send names and addresses to Linda Qualls in Sullivan at linnysueq@yahoo.com

Names and addresses should be received by Nov. 30 in order to prepare the packages and get them mailed the first week of December.

Collection locations include: Wood & Mayberry Law Office, 200 W. Harrison St., Sullivan, Sullivan Fire Protection District, 115 W. Harrison St., and First Community Bank of Moultrie County, 1 S. Main St., Sullivan.

•November 8, 2017•

The Windsor United Methodist Church is having a Holiday Bazaar and Soup luncheon Saturday November 11.

Serving is from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday offering Country Kitchen dishes, crafts and much more.