•February 21, 2024•
Bingo is held every Thursday at the Sullivan American Legion hosted by the Sullivan Singers Boosters. Doors open at 5 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Food and drinks available for purchase.
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Senior Citizens Potluck
•February 14, 2024•
The Bethany Senior Citizens Potluck will be held on Wednesday, February 21 at 11 am at Bethany library. Ham, beans and cornbread will be furnished. Everyone is welcome.
Show Choirs Compete
•February 14, 2024•
On Saturday, February 3, the Sullivan show choirs traveled to Crete, IL to compete at the Crete-Monee Spectacular.
Singers Jr received best vocals, best choreography and Grand Champion in the Jr High division. Will Miller received best bass soloist in their show, as well as outstanding performer in the Jrs show, and Daisy Richardson won the Jr High solo competition.
Singers received Grand Champion in their division and Triniti Preyer was named outstanding performer in the Singers show.
As finalists were announced, Sullivan Singers were called first. This senior class has never had the opportunity to participate in finals, so they were pumped. Then, the next name called was Sullivan Singers, Jr. At the end of finals, Jrs were named 4th runner up and Singers were named 3rd runner up. Triniti Preyer was named best treble soloist of the day.
LLC to Host Laker Visit Day
•February 14, 2024•
Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Luther Student Center. The event is designed for prospective students to learn about Lake Land College and how the Laker Advantage can guide them on the path to success.
Attendees will tour campus with a student ambassador, who will share information from a student perspective. Participants will also meet with faculty to learn more about specific programs.
Representatives from many services, including Counseling Services, Career Services, Student Accommodations, Student Wellness, TRIO Student Support Services and more will be available to provide information and answer attendees’ questions.
Attendees are also welcome to bring their parents or guardians to the event. A parent/guardian session will be offered to provide information relevant to parents or guardians of future Lakers.
“This event is perfect for anyone interested in attending Lake Land College, even if you only plan to take a few classes,” Pam Hartke, associate dean of enrollment, said. “Potential students can really get a great feel for the college as a whole and learn about the excellent resources we have available.”
For more information or to register, visit the Lake Land College visit page at lakelandcollege.edu/visit.
Head Start Program Health Services
•February 7, 2024•
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and the C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program health services are based on the premise that a child must be healthy to be ready to learn and good oral health is essential to a child’s behavioral, speech, language, and overall growth and development. Head Start works to ensure that children receive oral health assessments, follow-up and any needed dental treatment by helping families establish a dental home, as an ongoing source of preventive and primary care. Head Start program activities promote good dental hygiene in the classroom and at home visits. If interested in the C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 program, please call/text 217-663-7822.
Rick “Yoder” Underwood Fire Benefit
•February 7, 2024•
A Rick “Yoder” Underwood Fire Benefit will be held on Saturday, February 17 at the Publisher in downtown Bethany. Doors open at 3 pm. There is a $10 cover charge at the door which includes food and band. Dinner will be served from 3-? and will be pulled pork and beef brisket, sides and dessert. American Patriots will play from 4 to 6 pm, Cody Ryan band from 7 to 10 pm. There will also be a silent auction and 50/50.
On January 14, Rick lost everything to a mobile home fire. Unfortunately, Rick didn’t have any insurance, he literally walked away with the clothes on his back. This benefit is in hopes of raising enough money so that Rick can have a home again. He is currently staying with his sister Emma Lou and the hope is to raise enough to move him to another trailer next to her. To donate contact Tammy Marshall 217-412-6436 or Twila Stukins 217-201-9601.
Music Bingo Night
•February 7, 2024•
There will be a Music Bingo Night on Saturday, February 24 at 5 pm at the Sullivan VFW, 1132 IL 32 in Sullivan. Tickets are $50 and include bingo all night and taco bar. There will be big prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Reserve a table for an additional $50. All proceeds go to Lovington fireworks. For tickets contact Brittany Bates at 217-295-0031 or Shelly Martina at 217-855-4953.
Bethany Blood Drive
•February 7, 2024•
A Bethany Community Blood Drive, sponsored by Theta Psi Sorority, will be held on Thursday, February 15 from 2 to 6 pm at the Bethany Fire Station on Rt 121 in Bethany. For an appointment please visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: Bethany Fire or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Community Blood Drive
•February 7, 2024•
Agri-Fab Inc. will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife on Friday, February 9 from 9 am to 2 pm at 809 S. Hamilton St in Sullivan in the Gold classroom. To donate contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use cost 71025 to locate the drive.
Chili Cookoff
•January 31, 2024•
The Bethany Celebration Committee will be having a Chili Cookoff on Friday, February 16 at Bethany American Legion. Sign in is from 4 to 5 pm and the event is open to the public from 5 to 7 pm. Entry fee is $10 per chili and tasting fee is $5 which includes one bowl and three cups. Categories are spicy, traditional and unique. Make the best chili to win cash prizes. There will also be 50/50 and prize basket raffles. To enter message Bethany Celebration on Facebook or email bethanycelebration@gmail.com.