The Village of Bethany is feeling the warm spirit of Christmas quite early this year, having created a chance for local residents and those within Moultrie to nominate someone in the community in need of a Christmas Miracle. The last day to nominate someone for the blessing in November 27th, recipients will be chosen and notified no later than Tuesday, December 3rd. For more information on the nominations or the Christmas Blessing contact CEFS Moultrie County Outreach, 114 E Harrison Street, Sullivan, at (217)728-7721.
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Free laundry day
The Moultrie Shelby County ROSC is partnering with ACE Hardware to provide the community with a free laundry day at the Rainbow Wash House, 809 W Jackson Street, Sullivan. Funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, the community will have access to free laundry on December 5th starting at nine. Naloxone and Naloxone trainings will be readily available to community members during the event. To donate to future laundry days, contact Skylar Miller at skylark@hourhouserecovery.org.
Senior’s Christmas dinner
The 52nd annual Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner, hosted by Okaw Valley School District, will be once again returning to the Okaw Valley High School cafeteria on Friday, December 6th at noon. All guests must RSVP for the dinner by Wednesday, December 4th by contacting (217)665-3631. For more information on the dinner, contact the Okaw Valley School District at (217)665-3232.
Funeral expense benefit
•November 13, 2024•
Melinda ‘Mindy’ Seelow passed away unexpectedly from a seizure disorder and did not have any life insurance, upon passing Mindy left behind her son Mikey and her Mother Rita. Due to her unexpected passing the family is asking for support to give Melinda the proper service she deserves. Hosting the benefit for December 7th from 4-11pm at the Sullivan VFW, 1132 IL-32, there will be live music by Night Moves, food and many other raffles and auctions. Entry fee is $10 per person, the food will be provided by 5 Bugle BBQ with a meal of BBQ pulled pork sandwich, baked beans and chips, the VFW will also have staffed bartenders during the benefit. For questions or donations towards Mindy’s expenses call Tia Punches at (217)620-5822, Diana Wheeler at (217)853-4421 or Tara Root at (217)972-5406.
Back to Bethlehem
•November 13, 2024•
The First Christian Church of Sullivan is hosting a special Christmas celebration on Sunday, December 8th at 10am. Located at 1357 CR 1200E, the churches choir has a special performance, the cantata “Take Me Back to Bethlehem”. The choir invites all to experience a journey that will transport the listeners to a humble stable where Hope was born, listening to the wonder, joy and peace of the first Christmas Night. These yuletide carols stand as a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, reflecting on the love and the light that was brought here through Christ. For more information on the celebration or the choir email office@iccsullivan.org or call (217)728-7351.
Senior potluck
•November 13, 2024•
The monthly Senior Potluck in Bethany will be on Wednesday, November 20th at 11am at the Marrowbone Public Library, 216 W Main Street. This month there will have turkey furnished.
SHS State Scholars
•November 13, 2024•
Sullivan High School’s class of 2025 saw a few students reaching outstanding performance within class and academic achievement resulting in a handful of them being nominated to be the 2025 Illinois State Scholars of Sullivan High School. Anderson Crouse, Isabel Donovan, Olivia Cordes, Madison Flexser and Addison Brush were given certificates in honor of the award.
Honorary cookout
•September 11, 2024•
Focusing to aid a graduating senior for the 2025 year, a cookout hosted by Kirby Foods will be taking place on September 14th from 10:30-1:30. Honoring the support Kyle Lehman had for the community and contributions to Sullivan, the cookout is a means to raise money for the honorary scholarship which would be given to a graduating senior working at Kirby Foods. Established just the year prior, the Lehman Family have awarded two separate $1,000 scholarships to two deserving graduates. The cookout meal consists of two choices of main course and drink, a ribeye sandwich for $8, tenderized pork chop for $5, Dasani water for $2 or at 16.9oz soft drink for $2.
Concert
•September 11, 2024•
James Rainey from St. Louis will be performing live on Saturday, September 14th at 6pm at the Allenville Christian Church, 201 S Allen St in Allenville. Following the concert, there will be finger-food fellowship and offerings will be collected.
Senior citizen potluck
•September 11, 2024•
The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be a cook out held on Wednesday, September 18 at 11 a.m. at the Bethany park. Meat will be furnished. All are welcome. In case of rain, the lunch will be moved to the Bethany library.