•March 11, 2026•

On Saturday, March 21st, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Windsor Junior/Senior High School in Windsor, the public is invited to attend their Vendor Fair. This event is hosted by the Class of 2027 (Juniors), and funds raised are used to pay expenses for their senior trip.

Participating vendors are donating items to raffle, with tickets priced at $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. Each donated item will have its own raffle. 

Currently, there are fifty-three (53) vendors signed up. Items include baked goods, such as macaroons, cupcakes, cookies, bread (including sourdough), mini-makes, and fudge. Other items up for raffle are crafted items such as permanent jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, crocheted items, coasters, wreaths, candles, wax melts, clay and pottery wares, birdhouses, fidget toys, stationery and journaling accessories, and keychains.

The list goes on to include the following: customized items such as hats, T-Shirts, beaded pens, tumblers, and other items, like tie-dye clothing and accessories, plants, car diffusers/freshies, Easter baskets, cosmetic bags, and purses. There will be something for everyone. There will also be four food trucks at the event: La Luna Mexican Restaurant, Hilltop Barr-B-Q, Deep Dish Cookie Guys, and The Caffinator. 

For more information or if interested in being a vendor, contact Nik Brandenburg at nbrandenburg@windsorcusd.org

•March 4, 2026•

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its March Quarter Auction on Wednesday, March 11th. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. This month’s organization is the Tri-County Shrine Club. This group is composed of Shriners and Masons located in Douglas, Moultrie, and Piatt counties.  Shriners is a fraternity grounded in fun, fellowship, and the Masons in principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth. They support Shriners Children’s, a renowned healthcare system dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children worldwide. Patients with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lips and palates receive care regardless of the families’ ability to pay or insurance status.

At the March Quarter Madness, vendors could include Plunder, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Avon, jBloom Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Color Street, plus different craft and food vendors with tumblers, t-shirts, crafts, earrings, signs, garden stakes, décor, sourdough baked goods, meat bundles, and more. Come shop with 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 p.m., and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend. A bake sale to also benefit Tri County Shriners will have goodies for purchase. Highway Heartburn food truck will be in the parking lot with food available for purchase. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion as well. For more information, visit the “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.

•February 25, 2026•

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•February 25, 2026•

The American Red Cross will be having a blood drive on Tuesday, March 10th, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Sullivan American Legion, located at 8 East Strain Street in Sullivan. For an appointment, call 1 (800) RED CROSS- 1(800) 733-2767, or visit RedCrossBlood.org. Up to 15 minutes can be saved when you donate blood by using Rapid Pass. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information. Give in March for a $15 gift card by email, and successful donations get A1C testing. Go to rcblood.org/March.

•February 18, 2026•

The Bo Wood Recreation Area will be closed from February 17th through February 20th. This closure includes the entire area, including the entrance road, dog park, and boat ramp. Access will not be permitted for either vehicle or pedestrian traffic during this time. The temporary closure is necessary to allow maintenance teams to safely complete required maintenance work within the park. The Corps of Engineers recognizes the inconvenience these closures may cause and appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as this work is completed. For additional information, contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951.