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Bethany “Luau Hog Roast”

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•September 10, 2025•

Bethany Celebration and the Bethany American Legion Post #507 will be having a Luau Hog Roast to raise money for the Bethany Celebration on October 25th. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. and meal service begins at 6:00 p.m. There will be free inflatables (with meal ticket purchase), games (for kids & adults), a specialized drink menu, live music by ‘Hippies of the Heartland’, and more. Meal tickets will go on sale September 15th and are limited. Adults cost $20.00 and children $12.00. The full meal menu will be posted on Facebook soon on the Bethany Celebration page.

Windsor City Cleanup scheduled

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•September 10, 2025•

On October 11th, Windsor will hold its city clean-up from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Dumpsters will be located at Old City Shed on Maine Street. Disposal fees are as follows: tires w/o rims $5.00 each, tires w/rims $15.00 each, and semi tires $15.00 each. All appliances will be $10.00 each. 

If you are not able to drop the items off, but would like to participate, contact City Hall at (217) 459-2291 and have items out by the road by 8:00 a.m. for pickup. Volunteers are welcome to help pick up items for disposal. Free will donations are also being accepted to help with the cost of clean-up.

Bethany Sr. Potluck

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•September 10, 2025•

The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, September 17th at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethany library, located at 216 W Main Street. Tacos will be provided. All are welcome.

Grandparents’ Day celebration

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•September 3, 2025•

Heritage Woods of Sullivan invites the families of our residents to join them for a heartwarming Grandparents Day Family Ice Cream Bar on Sunday, September 7th at 1:00 p.m. This special event is a chance to celebrate the incredible role grandparents play in everyone’s lives - offering wisdom, love, and a deep sense of family connection. Many cherish the time spent with them, and this gathering is all about honoring those moments together. Smiles and your sweet tooth are requested to enjoy an afternoon of ice cream, laughter, and family togetherness.

Sparrows Annual Toy Run

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•September 3, 2025•

On September 27th at the Lovington American Legion beginning at 11:00 a.m., Sparrows Unlimited will begin their annual “Toy Run”. They will be leaving promptly at noon. All vehicles are welcome, and the sign-up fee is a new, unwrapped toy for children ages 0-18. The theme this year is “White T-Shirt Lies, with the best white lie winning.

Mid Illinois Senior Services: Bethany Visit

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•September 3, 2025•

Mid Illinois Senior Services will be in Bethany at the Marrowbone Public Library on September 17th, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, assisting local seniors with the following services: License plate discounts for those that bring in their 2024 tax information and 1099’s (it’s income based); answering Medicare questions and concerns; if you are turning 65 soon, they offer assistance and can answer questions you may have; FOID applications/renewals, and more.

Contact Tawnya at (217) 728-8521 with questions or to set up an appointment.

Windsor family Skate Night

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•September 3, 2025•

Windsor Elementary School’s  PTO will be holding a Skate Night event for Windsor Elementary students and their families on September 6th from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Silver Skate Center in Mattoon. This event includes free entry and skate rental. Laser tag is $3.00, and both miniature golf and the arcade will be available. Silver Skate is located at 1505 US-45, Mattoon. Call Windsor Elementary School at  (217) 459-2636 with any questions. 

New History Center writing group

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•August 27, 2025•

The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society has created a writing group for those who have gathered information on their ancestors and may need a nudge, help on how/where to start, or inspiration. Beginning with their first session on Thursday, September 11th, from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the History Center Library in Sullivan, this group will be getting together to kickstart your writing.

Participants are reminded to bring their laptops and/or notebooks. Encouragement and brainstorming will be provided. The writing group leader will be Jeannie Barnes, and the group will meet on the second Thursday of each month, 10:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, call (217) 728-4085. 

Medicare Part D enrollment

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•August 27, 2025•

Mid-Illinois Senior Services is now scheduling appointments for Medicare Part D enrollments. Open Enrollment is October 15th through December 7th.  During this period, those with Medicare can renew their current prescription drug coverage, compare it with available plans, and possibly save money.  

Call (217) 728-8521 to schedule your appointment.

Office closed on Labor Day

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•August 27, 2025•

The Moultrie County News Progress will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of the Labor Day holiday weekend. All advertising and news items are due by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30th.