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Mobile Food Pantry

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•March 29, 2023•

The University of Illinois Extension, in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Sullivan United Methodist Church, will host a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, April 19 from 4 to 5 pm at Windsor Grade School. A mobile food pantry delivers a two week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. Sign up by Wednesday, April 12 by 4:30 pm by calling 217-774-9546 from 8 am to Noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm during business hours only. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. The food will be distributed according to household size on April 19 from 4 pm to 5 pm at the Windsor Grade School cafeteria.

Agri-Fab Food Drive

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•March 22, 2023•

Agri-Fab is hosting a community food drive through April 1. There are several different ways to participate. Non-perishable food or monetary donations can be dropped off to your local food bank or Agri-Fab’s HR office, donations can be mailed marked food drive to Agri-Fab, 809 S. Hamilton, Sullivan, IL 61951. Agri-Fab will do a porch bag drop-off on Saturday, March 25. Fill up your bag with non-perishable food and leave it for pick up on Saturday, April 1.

Tops Club Inc.

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•March 22, 2023•

Anyone interested in joining a supportive weight loss group is welcome to call 810-577-0661 or to find a meeting call (800) 932-8677 or visit www.tops.org.

Music in Findlay

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•March 22, 2023•

Benny and the Amigos will be performing at the Junction at the Old Country Church, 108 N. Main in Findlay on Friday, March 24 from 7 to 9 pm. Cover charge is $3.

Grill Off to be Held

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•March 15, 2023•

The Sullivan American Legion will host a Grill Off on Saturday, April 15th. Judging will start at 5:30. $25 entry fee per team. The winning team will receive a trophy and the entry fee money. To participate contact Tina Bolsen 217-620-8185 or register at the Sullivan American Legion

History Center Grand Opening

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•March 15, 2023•

The Moultrie County History Center will have their grand opening on Saturday, April 1 from 11 am to 4 pm. The musical highlight of the day will be the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment band performance at 1 pm. They are re-enactors in Civil War period uniforms playing the instruments from the day. The new history center is located at 1303 S. Hamilton in Sullivan.

Easter Eggstravaganza

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•March 15, 2023•

The 2nd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza will be held on Saturday, April 1 from 11 am to 1 pm at Courtyard Estates of Sullivan, 20 Courtyard Blvd. in Sullivan. Egg hunt will start promptly at 1 pm and there will be 10,000+ filled eggs. Bring your own Easter basket. The event will also include inflatables, petting zoo and pony rides, balloon animals, a dj, 50/50 raffle, various food trucks and more. There will also be a bike raffle for each age group. Ages 0-11 welcome.

MCHGS March Meeting

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•March 15, 2023•

“Flora and Fauna, 1963 to Present of Lake Shelbyville” will be presented by Brock Key, Natural Resources Specialist with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville at the March 16th meeting of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogy Society. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the society’s new History Center at 1303 S. Hamilton in Sullivan. Many species and wildlife long absent from Moultrie County have been returning since the creation of Lake Shelbyville, Rare prairie plants are now protected and spreading at Cornflower Hill north of Bruce. The public is invited to attend and share stories of their discoveries of interesting wildlife and flora.

Crappie Tournament

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•March 15, 2023•

The Angler’s Tribute to Veterans Crappie Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 8 at Lake Shelbyville. Entry fee is $80, $20 big fish. Take-off at Whitley Ramp and weigh-in at Findlay Ramp. Early registration on Friday, April 7 starting at 5 pm at the Sullivan VFW. Must have one veteran in the boat, veterans must show DD214 or VA card. 7 live Crappie-50% payout (payout 1 place for every 5 entries). Schedule will be Livewell/registration 5:30 am, take off at ramp 7 am, lines out of water 2 pm and weigh-in line at 2:30 pm.

Kindergarten Pre-Registration

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•March 15, 2023•

It’s time to start thinking about preschool and kindergarten for the upcoming school year for your child. To find out what preschool options are available in your community or to pre-register your child for kindergarten, please schedule an appointment to have your child screened. Project H.E.L.P. and the Arthur School District offer free developmental screenings to provide parents the opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided, free of charge. Screenings will be held on Friday, March 31 at Lovington United Methodist Church, 241 South Broadway Street, Lovington. Signed parent/guardian permission is required. Screenings are required for possible enrollment in the Project H.E.L.P. preschool classroom. To pre-register your child for kindergarten, bring a certified copy of their birth certificate and emergency contact numbers. A physical with immunization records, dental and vision exams will be accepted. For an appointment call Tiffany Reedy at 217-873-4318.