•November 1, 2023•

Soyland Access to Independent Living, SAIL, will hold a Personal Assistant Training for people interested in working as a Personal Assistant on Wednesday, November beginning at 1 pm at the Shelbyville SAIL office, 1604 West Main Street Suite 100 in Shelbyville. Personal Assistants are employed by people with disabilities to perform household chores and personal care tasks in their homes and are paid by the State of Illinois through the Department of Rehabilitation Program. A reservation is needed to attend the Personal Assistant Training. For more information about the Personal Assistant Training or to reserve your seat, contact Emily Dobson at 217-876-8888 or 800-358-8080 or email edobson@decatursail.com.

•November 1, 2023•

The Findlay American Legion 409 will be hosting their Third Annual Military Show on November 10 from 10 am to 6 pm, November 11 from 10 am to 6 pm and November 12 from Noon to 5 pm. On display will be uniforms, equipment, maps and other military items from the Civil War to present day. Almost all items are authentic from the time periods they represent. There are displays for both good and bad guys. For further information or to schedule a group viewing call 217-273-5922.

•November 1, 2023•

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their November Quarter Auction on Wednesday, November 8 , 2 0 2 3 . The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. The charity of the month is the Tribe 12 U Softball Team. This is the second year for the existence of this organization. Players on the team range from 10 -12 years old and are from Shelbyville, Mt. Zion and Sullivan. Tribe 12 U is a semi travel softball team based out of Sullivan. The Tribe coaches for this team focus on teaching fundamentals of softball and life with a goal for the girls on the team to learn confidence, competition, self worth, teamwork, discipline and so much more. Your support at this event will allow us the opportunity to buy some team tools to help our girls learn and grow. At the November 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. The Tribe 12 U Softball Team will also hold a Silent Auction and Bake Sale during the event. Food will be available for purchase in the parking lot with Highway Heartburn Food Truck. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion as well. For more information visit “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.

•October 25, 2023•

Hammond United Methodist Church will hold a homemade beef stew dinner on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11am to 1:30 pm in the church fellowship hall. This fundraiser “all-you-can-eat” dinner includes stew, roll or cornbread, jello salad, dessert and drink. The cost is $10 per person with family rates. Take out will be available. The church is located at 3rd & D Streets and is handicap accessible.

•October 25, 2023•

Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team will hold a chili dinner at the Sullivan American Legion on Friday, October 27th. Meals will be served from 5 to 7pm and will include a bowl of chili with your favorite toppings, peanut butter sandwich, dessert and tea or lemonade. Adult prices are $10 and kids 10 & under are $8. For more information go to their Facebook page–”Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team Booster Club.”