•October 28, 2015•
In Bethany trick or treating throughout the village is from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, October 31.
Also beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Okaw Valley Elementary School is the Halloween parade and costume judging contest.
Prizes will be award the top three categories plus a best overall prize.
Treat bags will be given to every participant.
•October 28, 2015•
SOV Redskin football team is competing in the playoffs at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 31 at Newton High School.
•October 28, 2015•
To commemorate the end of Cancer Awareness Month the Moultrie County Courthouse staff is offering a soup and sandwich luncheon from 11:30 - 1:30 Friday, October 30 in the county board meeting room.
“We felt like this would be a good way to close out Cancer Awareness Month,” County Clerk Georgia England said.
“We have a couple of employees who are in remission and several of us are close to someone struck down this year,” she continued, noting the luncheon is free with any donations going directly to Cancer Awareness.
Included on the menu are three kinds of soup, a variety of sandwiches and desserts. Everyone is encouraged to join the courthouse employees for lunch on Friday.
•October 28, 2015•
Halloween in Lovington will be celebrated Friday, October 30. Safe trick of treating at businesses runs from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. with residential treating from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
On Saturday, October 31 a costume judging will be held at the First Church of God Life Center beginning at 4 p.m.
Anyone from infant to high school age qualifies for the judging contest. Lovington Community Club is providing hot dogs and chips. The Lovington Park Board is providing drinks and desserts.
•October 28, 2015•
The village of Findlay has trick of treating 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. On Friday, Oct. 30 the American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a Halloween supper from 5-7 p.m. with a parade and costume contest featured.
Menu includes BBQ, chili, cole slaw, potato salad, sandwiches, desserts, soda, iced tea and coffee.
•October 21, 2015•
Mid Illinois Senior Services and Peace Meal is hosting a Veterans Appreciation luncheon Monday, Nov. 16 beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Veterans and their spouses eat free. Everyone is encouraged to enjoy the 11:30 meal for $3.50. The meal includes ham and beans with cornbread. A sign up sheet is available at the Senior Center.
•October 21, 2015•
The Okaw Valley School District invites all veterans and their families to a special Veterans Day program at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany Tuesday, November 10.
A biscuit and gravy breakfast will be provided to all who attend, beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the school cafeteria.
An assembly will follow at 9:15 a.m. featuring the Okaw School District band and chorus students. The keynote speaker for this year’s observance is Dennis Bone, Air Force veteran.
Those able to attend should call 665-3232 for a reservation.
•October 21, 2015•
Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development is once again sponsoring Safe Trick or Treat 4-6 p.m.Friday October 30.
The AmBucs Halloween parade will follow.
Participating locations treating those dressed for the occasion will have an orange jack-o-lantern in their windows.
It is not just a night of treats for the kiddies. SCED is handing out adult treat bags full of coupons and special offers.
•October 21, 2015•
The Sullivan Singers Booster Club is throwing a party for Halloween.
Halloween Trivia Night starts at 5 p.m. Saturday, October 31 in the Mason Point Knights building in Sullivan.
This is a special “Go to Halloween” party.
For more information contact Patricia King at 728-8311 ext 267 or on line at kingp@sullivank12.il.us.
•October 21, 2015•
A new state law requires alcohol servers to complete a Beverage Alcohol Seller/Server Education and Training (BASSET) class every three years.
The training explains the procedures, limits and responsibilities for those selling alcohol in Illinois.
The village of Bethany is offering BASSET certification classes at Bethany High Schoo Saturday, November 14.
The classes are provided through Heartland Community College in Normal. Two courses are offered from 9 a.m. - 1p.m. and from 2-6p.m. All classes are open to bar owners, bartenders and the general public.
Representatives from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office will be available to demonstrate proper carding techniques.
For more information call 217/737-5899.