•August 14, 2024•
The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, August 21 at 11 am at Bethany library. Cold cuts will be furnished. All are welcome.
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Hunter name to Dean’s List
•August 7, 2024•
Simon Hunter of Sullivan has been named to the Blackburn College Dean’s List for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Hunter earned this recognition for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters. Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a four-year, Presbyterian-related, co-educational liberal arts college located in Carlinville, IL. One of only ten federally recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn is the only Work Program in the nation managed by students. Balancing academic rigor and experiential learning, each student at Blackburn gains tangible experience and develops critical skills by contributing to their community, all while building a resume and earning their degree. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Blackburn College as one of the best colleges in the Midwest region for 2024. Blackburn also earned a top-ten ranking for social mobility. Blackburn has been listed as a top performer for social mobility each year the list has been published. The Washington Monthly ranked Blackburn first in Illinois for performance by students receiving Pell Grants in 2022 and 2023. The publication has twice ranked Blackburn as the best baccalaureate college in Illinois.
Music bingo
•August 7, 2024•
The Sullivan American Legion will be hosting a music bingo in support o the Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team and 5,6,7,8 Booster Club on Friday, August 9th. With help from the Prairie Fire DJ Service the event will be starting at 6pm, tickets can be purchased from participating dance team parents. The event is 18+ only with VIP tables, which can hold 8 people, available for purchase for $200.
Concert
•August 7, 2024•
Mackville will be live in concert on Saturday, August 10th at 6pm at the Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen Street in Allenville. Following the concert there will be a finger-food fellowship and offerings will be collected.
Genealogy Circle
•August 7, 2024•
The August Genealogy Circle is August 13th at the History Center, 6:30-8 pm. The program is how to identify and date photos as well as how to care for and preserve them. Gail Price will be giving the program.
Call the History Center at 217-728-4085 to register Tuesday - Friday 10-3, Saturday 10-2. Join them for the evening no matter what experience level with genealogy.
Drive-thru dinner
•July 31, 2024•
Sullivan’s First United Methodist Church will be hosting a drive-thru dinner on Friday, August 30th from 4:30 to 6pm. This will be happening at the church on 216 W. Jefferson Street in Sullivan. It is an advance sale only of $12 per meal or meal ticket. The tickets can be bought ahead of time from any of the following volunteers: Jenee Purkes, Cindy Guin, Bob and Teresa Lane, Bob Freeman, Katrina Murphy, Jeanette Suding, Julie Misa, Karen Dwyer and Korin Beckwith. The meal provided will be pulled pork BBQ, cheesy potatoes, seasoned green beans and a brownie. All funds or donations will be going to the Ellen Winskill Bernius Low Cost Spay and Neuter Fund Administered by Moultrie County Illinois PAWS. PAWS is a program which is dedicated to enriching the lives of companion animals in Moultrie County, they assist in spaying and neutering both dogs and cats throughout the county. They also provide basic vet procedures such as flea treatment, rabies vaccines and ear mites, keeping pets clean and healthy for a low cost. For more information on the dinner visit sullivanfirstumc.com or visit the Facebook page Sullivan First United Methodist Church.
Community Blood Drive
•July 31, 2024•
Agri Fab Inc. will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 13 at 809 S Hamilton St, inside Gold Classroom
To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747 5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 6/18/24 are eligible to give at this drive. Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors. All donors will receive an ImpactLife Reward Voucher for their choice of either an EGift Card $20 whole blood/$25 double reds-Target, Starbucks, Amazon, Walmart etc., use Bonus Points in our online Rewards Store or direct a donation to Make A Wish Illinois.
Relief Sale ice cream Social
•July 31, 2024•
The Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale’s annual ice cream social will be held at Arthur Community Building on Monday, August 5th from 5-8 p.m. Pulled pork BBQ sandwiches and chips will be offered along with cake and cobblers and homemade ice cream. Donations will be accepted, and the funds raised will be used to cover pre-sale expenses such as advertising, paper goods, etc. Come and enjoy the great food.
Sullivan school registration
•July 24, 2024•
Sullivan Schools Registration began online on July 18th, while in-person registration will be opening on July 24th and 25th from 8am to 3pm. In-person registration need to report to the building office. School supply lists can be found on FaceBook by visiting the Sullivan Elementary School PTO page.
Dove’s Support group
•July 24, 2024•
Dove’s Support group is a program which teaches its members on how to have healthy relationships. This takes place every Thursday at 5pm at 1102 W. Jackson #4 in Sullivan. Dinner will be provided to all in attendance. Call (217)-728-9303 for more information, or visit www.doveinc.org.