•October 18, 2023•

Bethany: BASO’s annual Safe Trick or Treat will be on Saturday, October 28 from 4 to 6 pm on Main Street in Bethany. Several local businesses will have activity booths, games and of course candy. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Village of Bethany Police Station garage. There will also be a chalk art contest hosted by Bricks and Bones during the event at 121 E. Main Street. Winner will get a $50 gift card. The theme is Circus. 

Findlay: On Friday, October 27 the Clarence Bixler Post 409 will have costume judging and a supper. Supper will be from 5 to 7 pm and the menu will include chicken and noodles, barbecue, peanut butter and cheese salad sandwiches, deviled eggs, cole slaw, desserts and drinks. Costume judging will begin at 7 pm. There are a variety of categories. 

On Tuesday, October 31 from 5 to 7 pm there will be a trunk or treat at Findlay First Christian Church, 101 S. Wall Street in Findlay. 

Lovington: Lovington will have their annual costume contest and trunk or treat on Friday, October 27. Business trick or treat will be from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Trunk or Treat on State Street from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Sign ups for costume contest are at 5:30 pm at the Lovington Firehouse. Costume judging will be at 6:00 pm. Residential trick or treating will be from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. 

Sullivan: Traditional Trick or Treat Hours will be Monday, October 30 and Tuesday, October 31 from 6-9 pm.

Safe Trick or Treat on the Square is Tuesday, October 31 from 4-6 pm with AMBUCS Halloween parade at 6:30 pm around the square. 

Windsor: The Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring a soup supper on Saturday, October 28 from 5 to 7 pm. There will also be a costume parade and costume judging at 7 pm. 

W.H.A.T. and Windsor Storm Library will have a trunk or treat event on Saturday, October 28 from 5 to 6:30 pm on Maine Street. 

Hope House is sponsoring activities at the Community Building starting at 5 pm with a movie later in the evening about 7:30 pm.

•October 18, 2023•

There will be a Bethany Community Movie Night on Friday, October 20 at 7 pm outside at the Bethany Free Methodist Church, 312 W. Main in the parking lot. There will be free popcorn, hot chocolate and snacks. They will be watching a classic. The event is sponsored by Diggity Dawgs and BFMC.

•October 11, 2023•

Do you have a loved one serving overseas in the military, please send us their APO/FPO mailing address as donations are now being accepted for the Christmas Care Packages that will be mailed to our Deployed Military on December 5th. Many of the deployed men and women no longer have access to Post Exchanges. They really appreciate receiving the Christmas packages. These packages represent love gifts from the families back home.

This is the 20th Christmas Operation Enduring Support has sent Christmas Care Packages with your support.

Suggested items include protein bars, cheese and cracker packs, Beef Slim Jims/jerky, individual instant coffee, powdered drink packages, puzzle books and playing cards, personal care items including eye drops, lip balm, 5 blade razors. Small American Flags.

Also needed are letters from school and Sunday school children, individually wrapped hard candy, Candy Canes, Gum, Gorilla Tape/Duct Tape, Body wash/shampoo, cotton swabs and alcohol-free wet wipes, 2024 calendars and New Christmas Cards.

All contacts should be made with Ann Irwin at ann4dar@att.net or by calling (217) 428-5936. You may also contact Grace Methodist Church at (217) 429-5374. Donations may be delivered to Grace Methodist Church at 901 N Main St in Decatur, IL 62521 between 8:30 and 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday until November 16th. Monetary donations are always welcome as our postage is now $21.20 per box. We sent 140 boxes last Christmas. Your support is appreciated.

•October 11, 2023•

The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, October 18 at Bethany library. The meal will be at 11 am and a variety of soups will be furnished. All are welcome.

•October 4, 2023•

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their September Quarter Auction on Wednesday, October 11. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. The charity of the month is the Widows Sons.  They are an international charitable organization who are freemasons who also enjoy riding motorcycles. This chapter is a 501c3 non-profit organization and covers most of Central Illinois. Most of their fundraising goes to individuals and families in the community, but they also donate to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and IMOS.  Every penny they raise is spent on helping others. At the October Quarter Madness, vendors could include: direct sales such as Avon, Plunder Jewelry, Scentsy, JBloom Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, pawTree, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One plus different craft vendors, hair bows, laser engraved designs and more. Come shop the vendors and stay for the Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters for charity items and extra bidding. All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00 and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30. All ages are welcome to attend. Food will be available for purchase from the Lucks in the legion kitchen. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion as well.  For more information visit “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.