•November 1, 2017•
Boy Scout Troop 39 and Cub Scout Pack 39 will hold their annual “Scouting for Food” food drive and will distribute bags Saturday, November 4. The bags with donations will be picked up Saturday, Nov 11.
Sullivan residents are asked to place nonperishable food items or paper products in grocery bags at their front door or porch by 9 a.m. November 11 for pick up. The scouts ask that the items are placed so they are visible from the road.
•November 1, 2017•
The faculty and students of Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School and the Arthur Grade School extend an invitation to all veterans for the annual Veterans Day program Friday, November 10.
Students would like to take time to honor those who have served our country and have given us the freedoms we have today. The program begins at 1:30 p.m. in the new high school gymnasium. There will be a special seating section for veterans and their family.
The FCCLA will provide a meal at 12:15 p.m. in the old gymnasium as well as refreshments after the program for veterans.
RSVP by November 8 to Wendy Leenerts at 543-2146 ext. 320 and indicate whether you will be attending the meal as well.
•November 1, 2017•
The Sullivan American Legion and American Red Cross will host a blood drive November 14 at the Sullivan Legion.
The drive will be open from noon to 6 pm. During the holiday season, blood supplies can be critically low. Every donor is needed. One unit of blood can help save up to three people.
To schedule your appointment, you may go to redcrossblood.org to find this drive or call drive coordinator, Jeri Davis at 273-9456.
Walk ins are more than welcome, but having an appointment decreases donor wait time and ensures adequate Red Cross staffing.
•November 1, 2017•
The Sullivan High School Career English class is organizing the Veterans Day program again this year. It will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10 in the high school gym (after the SES assembly).
Lunch will be served following the event. If possible, veterans who plan on attending may RSVP to lawsonr@sullivan.k12.il.us or 728-8311 ext. 1274.
Veterans are asked to arrive between 9:30 and 9:45 a.m. for a photo.
•October 25, 2017•
Smyser Christian Church is hosting “Trunk or Treat” 4-6 p.m. Sun. Oct. 29 on the Sullivan American Legion parking lot at 8 E Strain St. in Sullivan.
Church members will be handing out candy from their decorated trunks to the “trunk or treaters.” There will be pony rides, photos, hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks.
All children and their families are invited. There is no cost to participate. For more information call 217-752-6896 or go to www.smysercc.org.
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, October 30 - Sausage in gravy, hard cooked egg, fruit juice, mini potato bakers, biscuit, warm cinnamon buttered apples
Tuesday, October 31 - Cheese tortellini alfredo, kidney bean salad, peas, peanut butter cup, whole grain wheat, warm fruit cobbler
Wednesday, November 1 - Cabbage rolls in sauce, corn, broccoli, raisin bran muffin, mandarin oranges
Thursday, November 2 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Italian green beans, Texas toast, crabapple salad
Friday, November 3 - Goulash w/beans, seasoned greens, dinner roll, fresh fruit
Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, October 30 - Cereal, grape juice, milk
Tuesday, October 31 - Bagels, grape juice, milk
Wednesday, November 1 - Breakfast casserole, grape juice, milk
Thursday, November 2 - Waffles, grape juice, milk
Friday, November 3 - Poptarts, grape juice, milk
Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, October 30 - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, pineapple, rolls, milk
Tuesday, October 31 - Cheese pups, green beans, peaches, milk
Wednesday, November 1 - Pork fritters, carrots, pears, bread & butter, milk
Thursday, November 2 - Chili, cheese stick, veggie sticks, banana, crackers, milk
Friday, November 3 - Pizza, lettuce salad, mixed fruit, milk
•October 25, 2017•
Titus Manor in Sullivan will have their annual Holiday Bazaar Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 9, 10, and 11.
This year the bazaar will be located in the apartment on the north side of the Titus Manor property next to the garage. “It has been converted into a sort of Holiday House” said Lee Hunter, activity director. “And will be decorated for Christmas plus all kinds of nice crafty items will be offered for sale.”
In conjunction with the bazaar, there will be baked goods available inside Titus Manor (main house) parlor.
Santa arrives November 11 from 10 a.m. to noon in the parlor of the main house. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served, and free pictures with Santa will be available.
Employees of Titus Manor have been gathering non-perishable food items to help with the upcoming holiday season for the community. If anyone would like to bring a can of food or any other non-perishable food item when they come visit, Santa will be taking all of those items to the Moultrie County Food Pantry the following week.
•October 25, 2017•
Glenn Poshard, former U.S. Representative and Democrat governor candidate, is among featured speakers at the Moultrie County Democratic Spaghetti Supper Friday, Nov. 3.
Poshard will be joined by State Treasurer Mike Frerichs and past Illinois State Representative Julie Curry at the Sullivan American Legion Post #68.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and speakers begin at 6:45 p.m.
Dinner is free for veterans and children.
•October 25, 2017•
The fourth annual community Thanksgiving Feast will be held 4-6 p.m. Nov. 19 at Windsor High School.
The Windsor area churches sponsoring the event include Smyser Christian Church, Windsor Christian Church, Windsor United Methodist Church, Ash Grove Christian Church, and Gays Christian Church.
They are preparing a Thanksgiving dinner for anyone in the Windsor, Sullivan, Mattoon and surrounding communities who want to enjoy a free traditional Thanksgiving meal in the company of others.
Call Kari Otto, Smyser Christian Church Student Minister at 217-752-6896 if there are questions.
•October 25, 2017•
Mason Point in Sullivan is offering free Haunted Tram Rides for all ages 8-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday Oct. 27 and 28.
Those wishing to ride should dress warmly and gather in front of the administration building on Hwy. 121 before departure time.