•February 15, 2023•
Join The Arthur Public Library on Saturday, March 4th, at 1:00 p.m. for a presentation by Alex Kor, who is the son of Michael and Eva Kor, both survivors of the Holocaust. Alex speaks on a variety of subjects including ethics in medicine, his experiences, and those of his parents. They expect this program to fill up quickly, call 217-543-2037 to reserve your seat.
•February 15, 2023•
Celebrity Bartending is at the Sullivan American Legion Saturday, February 18th. Teams participating this year are the Legion, Widows Sons, Habitat ReStore and St Jude. The fun starts at 5:00 pm and the last team ends at 9:00 pm.
•February 15, 2023•
Lovington with be celebrating their Sesquicentennial this June. Activities will be held on June 9 and 10 and will include fireworks, music and a parade. More information will be shared as the celebration gets closer.
•February 8, 2023•
The Cadwell community will host a blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals on Tuesday, February 21 from 3 to 7 pm at 1533 CR 1900N, Cadwell inside a donor bus parked by M&E Woodcrafts. To donate contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Appointments are required.
•February 8, 2023•
The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, February 15 at the Bethany Firehouse. Bingo is at 10 am and meal at 11 am. Fried chicken furnished. All are welcome.
•February 8, 2023•
There will be a candidate forum on Thursday, February 16 at The Little Theatre On The Square. Doors open at 5:50 pm with a 6:00 pm start time. The forum will feature candidates running for Sullivan City Council in the next election.
•February 8, 2023•
The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a Wine Expo/Vendor Fair on Sunday, Feb. 19th from 1-4 PM. The wineries represented will be Lasata Wines, Fox Creek Vineyards and Press House Winery. Come out and sample some wine and shop their 27 vendors. Most vendors will have cash and carry available that day. They also have some direct sales, amazing artists and unique items. Food will be available to purchase during the event. There is a $5 entrance fee for those 21 and over. This is a fun afternoon and a special fundraiser for the Sullivan Auxiliary.
•February 8, 2023•
The Decatur Area Audubon Society members and other interested persons are invited to attend the February 19 regular meeting at the Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, Illinois. At 2:00 p.m. the meeting will begin with a bird study. Following brief announcements, Michael Dreslik, Assistant Research Scientist from the Illinois Natural History Survey, will present “Turtles’ Role in our Environment.” Light refreshments will be offered following the presentation.
•February 8, 2023•
Grace Lynch, of Sullivan, has been named to the dean’s list in the University of Notre Dame’s First Year of Studies for outstanding scholarship during the Fall 2022 semester. Students who achieve dean’s honors at Notre Dame represent the top 30 percent of students in their college.
•February 1, 2023•
Operation Enduring Support is now accepting donations for Easter Care Packages for our deployed military. These packages will be mailed on March 27th. This is our 20th year of sending care packages to our deployed military. Our young men and women in foreign countries do not have access to Post Exchanges and can really use the items they receive. These packages also are a reminder that people back home have not forgotten them. Suggested donations include Girl Scout Cookies, protein bars, cheese and cracker packs, beef Slim Jims/ Jerky, individual instant coffee, powdered drink packages, Puzzle books and playing cards, personal care items, deodorant, toothbrushes/paste, eye drops, lip balm, 5 blade razors. Other items needed are letters from school and Sunday school children, individually wrapped hard candy, gum, Gorilla Tape, hanging car deodorizers, cotton swabs, and wet wipes, 2023 calendars and new Birthday Cards. We also want to send packages to your loved ones so please submit your APO/FPO addresses to Ann Irwin at ann4dar@att.net or by calling (217) 428-5936. You may also contact Grace United Methodist Church at (217) 429-5374. Donations may be delivered to Grace UMC at 901 N Main St, Decatur, IL 62521 between 9:00 and 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday until March 16th. Monetary donations are always welcome as our postage is now $21.20 per package. These packages are a morale boost for our Military, and we need your support to make this happen.