•September 28, 2022•
A Red Cross blood drive will be held at the Lovington First Christian Church Fellowship Hall on Friday, October 7 from Noon-5:30. Anyone wishing to donate blood may call Darlene Barlow at 217-873-4984 to schedule an appointment time.
•September 28, 2022•
There will be a chili cookoff fundraiser on Saturday, October 1 from 1 to 4 pm at the Lovington Park. Try the 11 contestants chili and vote for a People’s Choice award. Chili tasting is $5 a bracelet, inflatables $5 a bracelet, s’more kits $1, hot dogs $1, drinks and hot cocoa $1 and baked goods by donation. There will also be a $250 meat raffle and vendors and music. All proceeds go to the 2023 Lovington fireworks display. For more information contact Brittany Bats at 217-853-4090 or brittbates10@yahoo.com.
•September 28, 2022•
The Rotary Club of Sullivan presents Pumpkin Town, a fall fundraiser to support One Book, One Sullivan. Cost is $250 for a custom designed and decorated pumpkin by SHS Art Club. They will be on display October 2022 either at your place of business or at the corner of Jackson and Hamilton. Contact lhuber@lomanray.com or danielle@lomanray.com. Payment can be remitted to Rotary Club of Sullivan c/o Susan Rauch, 401 West Water St., Sullivan, IL 61951.
•September 28, 2022•
The Sullivan Fire Protection District will be having B&G’s (biscuits and gravy) for Ronnie B breakfast on Saturday, October 1 from 6 to 10 am at the firehouse located at 115 W. Harrison St. Breakfast is by donation $10 for adults, $5.00 for children 10 and under and children 2 and under eat free. There will also be 5 lb boxes of rope sausage for sale for $30. The breakfast is all you can eat and carry out is available.
•September 28, 2022•
The Sullivan Civic Women’s Annual Chili Supper will be held on Friday, September 30 from 4:30-7:00 pm at the Sullivan American Legion. Cost is $7 for hot dog or soup, dessert and drink or $8 for hotdog and soup, dessert and drink. Proceeds go to Sullivan High School Scholarships.
•September 21, 2022•
A southern gospel concert featuring Rick Alan King from Goodlettsville, TN will be held on Saturday, September 24 at 6 pm at the Allenville Christian Church, 201 S. Allen Street, Allenville. Rick has been traveling and singer southern gospel music for many years. Gregory T. Ridenhour will also be singing a few songs. Concert is free however a generous love offering will be collected. There will be finger food fellowship after the concert.
•September 21, 2022•
Safe trick or treat will be held on Monday, October 31 from 4 to 6 pm in Sullivan. Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development members participate for free. Non-members is $50. Forms must be turned in by October 15. To sign up e-mail director@sullivanchamber.com.
•September 21, 2022•
The Sparrows Toy Run will be held on Saturday, September 24. Sign up is at the Lovington American Legion Post from 11 am to Noon that day. Stops will be announced the day of the run, final stop at Jerry’s East End in Lovington. Sign up fee is a toy. All toys donated will benefit Lovington families. During the run there will be heads or tails, 50/50, scavenger hunt, wood chip search and free food at second stop and last stop. For more information contact Pam at 201-0662 or Jessica at 620-7579.
•September 21, 2022•
The Anglers Tribute to Veterans on Lake Shelbyville is accepting nominations for veterans to receive a day fishing trip on Lake Shelbyville, dinner and drinks at the VFW in Sullivan as well as prizes, giveaways and drawings. The event will be held on Saturday, November 5 from 7:30 am to 3 pm. 24 finalists will be awarded. Forms can be found at Chip’s Marine and online at “Anglers Tribute To Veterans” Facebook page. Entries must be received by Monday, October 10. For more information contact Travis Hughes at travishughes217@gmail.com or April at Chip’s Marine 217-728-2610. Winners will be announced on Thursday, October 13 on the Angler’s Tribute to Veterans Facebook page at 5 pm.
•September 21, 2022•
University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District will hold a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, October 12 from 4-5 pm at Windsor Grade School. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady supply of food qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 5 by 4:30 pm. To sign up call 217-774-9546 during business hours of 8 am to Noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. Food will be distributed according to household size on October 12 from 4 pm to 5 pm at the Windsor Grade School cafeteria.