•July 12, 2023•
This month’s Bethany Senior Citizens potluck will be on Wednesday, July 19 at Bethany Library. No bingo. Potluck meal at 11 am. All are welcome.
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Spaghetti Dinner
•July 12, 2023•
Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team will hold a Spaghetti Dinner at the Sullivan American Legion on Friday, July 21. Meal includes: spaghetti, side, garlic bread and tea or lemonade. Pick-up at Sullivan American Legion from 5-7pm. Tickets are pre-sale and deadline to purchase is July 19. They will also have limited walk in meals. Contact a SDS Competition Team Member or Kayla Dowds-Kdowds.bowlmoramf@gmail.com or 217-294-1101. Consider supporting our dancers in this fundraiser.
Audubon Society Meeting
•July 12, 2023•
The Decatur Audubon Society invites Audubon members and other interested persons to its second summer meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, at the Dam and Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center on the east side of the lake on IL Hwy 16. A brief meeting with announcements will precede a tour of the center led by a member of the Lake Shelbyville Volunteer Association. Attendees may then optionally enjoy a meal at a restaurant of their choice in Shelbyville.
Tractor Drive
•July 12, 2023•
Findlay Fire Department will be having a tractor drive on Saturday, July 22. Registration is 7 to 8 am and the drive starts at 8 am. Lineup is on the south side of the fire station. The drive is donation only, with proceeds going to the Findlay Fire and Ambulance Association scholarships. Tractors must be capable of running 12 mph. Side by sides are welcome. Parking and unloading will be at the elevator. The ride will end at Tailwinds for anyone that would like to eat together, you will be responsible for your own meal. Call Ed Voltenburg 217-259-9781 or David Winans (217) 808-0312 with questions.
Community Blood Drive
•July 5, 2023•
Monarch Cabinetry will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, on Tuesday, July 18 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at 1157 State Hwy 32, inside Showroom Building. To donate, please contact Ashley Vail at 217-728-2552 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71346.
Gospel Concert
•July 5, 2023•
Allenville Christian Church will host a gospel concert with the group Heavenbound quartet from Decatur on Saturday, July 8 at 6:00 pm at the church. A love offering will be collected and there will be finger food fellowship following the concert.
Monthly Quarter Madness
•July 5, 2023•
Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their July Quarter Auction on Wednesday, July 12. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. Sullivan Boy Scout Troop 39, the charity of the month, is an organization that provides youth with leadership skills using core values and character development. They are also faith based and allow each scout to follow their own religious path. Funds raised would be used to purchase camping supplies such as food items because scouts love to eat. Or may also be applied to rank and merit badge patches. At the July Quarter Madness, vendors could include: direct sales such as Avon, Scentsy, JBloom Jewelry, PaperPie, Tastefully Simple, Plunder Jewelry, Pampered Chef, PLUS different craft vendors, hair bows and other accessories, 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 through Highway Heartburn Food Truck in the Legion Parking Lot. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion. For more information visit “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.
Vacation Bible School
•July 5, 2023•
Smyser Christian Church will be hosting “Backstage with the Bible” VBS July 17-21 from 6-8 p.m. each night. VBS is for children entering preschool-5th grade. The closing program will take place on Friday July 21st from 6-8 p.m.. All families of VBS students are invited to attend the closing program. For more information and to register please visit smysercc.com/kids
Shamdin Graduates
•June 28, 2023•
Katherine Shamdin of Mattoon was among the students conferred their degrees at the University of Iowa. Shamdin was a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences whose program of study was Enterprise Leadership. The degree awarded was a Bachelor of Arts.
Nuzzo Graduates
•June 28, 2023•
Jadon Nuzzo of Sullivan graduated from Monmouth College on May 14 with a degree in exercise science. Nuzzo is the son of Jerry Nuzzo of Sullivan.