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Trivia Night

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•May 22, 2024•

Sullivan-Okaw Valley Football will host a Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday, June 1 at the Sullivan American Legion. Dinner will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. with trivia starting at 7 p.m. Dinner tickets for the AYCE Taco Bar are available at the SHS office, Moultrie County Treasurer’s office and Chip’s Marine. Trivia reservations may be made by contacting Stephanie Helmuth (217) 714-9028 or April Christensen-Stephens (217) 827-1726. The cost is $25 per person or $120 for a table of six. Sponsor tables are available for $330 and includes dinners and trivia for six and $120 worth of raffle tickets. During the evening there will also be raffles, 50/50, drawings and auctions.

Memorial Weekend Cruise In

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•May 22, 2024•

The Sullivan Street Machine Association will host the Memorial Weekend Cruise In on Saturday, May 25 at 3 pm on the square in Sullivan. There will be a 50/50 drawing and dash plaques. There is no entry fee. This is a fun event, no prizes will be awarded. For more information call 217-728-7848 or 217-273-8487.

Free summer meals

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•May 15, 2024•

Sullivan Schools will be providing free meals to anyone 18 and under in our area. They plan to deliver door-to-door to anyone who would like to receive meals. This will occur one day per week with 5 days of meals per child. Meal delivery will begin the week of May 28 and run through August 9. Complete the form by 5pm on May 16 in order to allow for appropriate ordering of food and arrangement of delivery schedule. Everyone receiving meals will be contacted by May 28 to communicate your expected delivery date and time. They encourage all students to take advantage of this free program. Form can be found at: https://forms.gle/WAVchgZyZeKURX7K8

LLC TRIO honors Clark

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•May 15, 2024•

Lake Land College TRIO students were recently honored at an annual banquet. During the event, several students received awards. 

Among the awards was the Leadership Award, presented to Deanna Clark, Bethany for leading student involvement and serving as TRIO ambassador and also the TRIO Student of the Year Award.

Summer lunch program

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•May 15, 2024•

Windsor CUSD1 has announced their 10th year of serving up free summer lunch and fun at Windsor Elementary School in Windsor. This year’s program starts on Tuesday, May 28th and runs through Friday, August 2nd. Serving time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday.

WES offers an assortment of veggies, fruit, dairy and grains, along with the main items listed on the menu daily. Every meal includes a choice of milk or milk alternatives. Menu will be available on Windsor School Website and social media by May 17th. Menu is subject to change.

Hope House will be teaming up with them again this year to provide an line-up of Fun Summer activities.

All vehicle show

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•May 15, 2024•

An all vehicle show will be held Sunday, August 18 on Main Street in Windsor. Hosted by Legion Post 725, registration will be from noon to 2:30 with awards being presented at 3. Registration is $15 with all proceeds benefiting American Legion projects. For information call 217-962-9945 or 217-259-5333.

Blood Drives

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•May 8, 2024•

Upcoming Blood Drives in Shelby and Moultrie Counties

Moultrie

• May 9th, 1 to 6 p.m. at Methodist Church, 128 E. Illinois St., Arthur

• May 30th, Noon to 5:30 p.m. at Lovington Christian Church, 301 S County St., Lovington

Shelby

• May 16th, Noon to 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1000 West North 6th, Shelbyville

• May 30th, 2 to 6 p.m. at Herrick Community Building, 11 Broadway Rd, Herrick

Genealogy Class

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•May 8, 2024•

The third Genealogy Class will be held on May 14 at the History Center in Sullivan, 6:30-8 p.m. All are invited to attend, no matter what your level of research, beginners or experienced. Gail Price, resident Genealogist, will conduct the class. Call the History Center 217-728-4095 Tuesday- Friday 10-3 or Saturday 10-2 to register.