•March 12, 2025•
The Bethany Fire Department will be hosting their annual pancake breakfast on March 15th from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Bethany Fire Department.
Breakfast options are either pancakes and sausage or biscuits and gravy. Cost is $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for kids, and those 3 and under eat free.
•March 12, 2025•
The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, March 19 at 11 am at the Bethany library. Ham and beans, and cornbread will be furnished. All are welcome.
•March 12, 2025•
Lovington Christian Church will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive in their Fellowship Hall on Monday, March 31st from noon to 5:30 p.m at 301 S. County Road in Lovington.
You can schedule an appointment by calling Darlene Barlow at (217) 855-9397, online at www.RedCrossBlood.org, but walk-ins are welcome. Remember to bring a photo ID, your blood donor card, or at least two other forms of identification.
•March 5, 2025•
Soyland Access to Independent Living (SAIL) will hold Personal Assistant Training at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library on Thursday, March 20,2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Personal Assistants are employed by disabled individuals to perform household and personal care tasks at home and are paid by the State of Illinois through the Department of Rehabilitation (DORS) program.
A reservation is required attend. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Emily Dobson at 217-876-8888 or 800-358-8080 or send an email to edobson@decatursail.com.
•March 5, 2025•
On March 14th the Sullivan American Legion will be hosting music bingo for the Lady Patriots, as well as have a silent auction, raffle and 50/50. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., music bingo will be from 6-9 p.m., and tickets are $25.00.
Reserve your tickets online at: https://yinyurl.com/3kz9sded.
•March 5, 2025•
On March 8th at 6:00 p.m., Allenville Christian Church will be hosting Jeff Boston from Tennessee, who will be performing live at their 201 Allen Street location. Free refreshments will be provided after as well as a free-will love offering.
•March 5, 2025•
The Sullivan Water Department began flushing fire hydrants on Monday, March 3rd. The work will last for approximately one month.
If your tap water comes out discolored, let it run for a couple of minutes and the discoloration should go away
For questions, please leave a message at the City Building at 728-4383.
•February 26, 2025•
The Sullivan Area Ministerial Alliance (SAMA) invites the entire community to a special Open House at Sweet Vail Café on Monday, March 3, from 5-7 p.m.
This gathering is an opportunity for neighbors to come together, enjoy light snacks, and connect in a spirit of faith and fellowship. Whether you are new to the area or a longtime resident, SAMA welcomes you to stop by, meet local Pastors, and learn more about how we can strengthen our community together.
“We believe that building a strong, compassionate community starts with meaningful connections,” said a SAMA representative. “This event is a simple way to bring people together in a warm and welcoming space.”
All are encouraged to attend and be part of this time of fellowship and encouragement. There is no cost to attend, and all are welcome.
•February 26, 2025•
Tuesday, March 4th is the final day of Mardi Gras, also known as Shrove Tuesday, and the Sullivan First United Methodist Church is throwing a free party.
Historically, Shrove Tuesday is a day to feast on pancakes before the Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
You are invited to enjoy the festive music and delicious pancakes with sausage-free of charge- from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on March 4th at the church, located across the street from the Sullivan fire station.
•February 26, 2025•
The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation will have guest speaker, Natalie Beck, sharing the mission of the organization and its resources on March 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the Lovington Community Building, with a free dinner included.
The event, brought to the community by the Lovington Working Women’s Collective, will provide resources to improve the quality of life for all residents of the Lovington community.
For more information, contact Jamie Franklin at (217) 972-2001.