•September 29, 2021•
Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team is holding a drive-thru dinner with Griffins BBQ on Wednesday, October 13. Meal includes: pork BBQ, cheesy mashed potatoes, green beans & loaded brownie. Pick-up in the alley behind Sullivan Dance Studio from 4-6:30 p.m. Tickets are pre-sale only and deadline to purchase is Oct. 4. Contact a SDS Competition Team Member or Ginger Voegel at gvoegel@yahoo.com or 217-549-3877. Consider supporting our dancers in this fundraiser.
•September 29, 2021•
Safe trick or treat will be held Friday, October 29 from 4 to 6 pm. Businesses that would like to give out candy should contact the Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development to sign up by October 15. SCED member participate for free and non-members for $25.
•September 29, 2021•
Agri-Fab will host a blood drive on Tuesday, October 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 809 S. Hamilton inside the meeting room. To donate, contact Taylor Rothrock (217)728-8388 ext 207 or Barb Werling at ext 281 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive. You may also call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401 to schedule an appointment. Masks and appointments are required.
•September 22, 2021•
The Sullivan Street Machine Association will be having Cruise Night On The Square on Saturday, October 2 starting at 3 pm. Registration is only $10. All makes, models and years are welcome. Over $1,500 in door prizes. There will be bounce houses, goodie bags and a cruise route. Dash plaques for the first 100 registered. Free popcorn provided by Boy Scout Troop 39. There will be a power-wheels demo derby starting at 6 pm. For more information call 217-460-0826 or 217-273-8487.
•September 22, 2021•
A community blood drive will be held on Tuesday, October 5 from 3 to 7 pm inside a donor bus that will be parked by M&E Woodcrafts, 1533 CR 1900N, Cadwell. To donate contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Masks and appointments are required.
•September 22, 2021•
Lake Land College will host its annual Career Day on Tuesday, October 5. At Career Day, nearly 1,200 high school juniors and seniors come to Lake Land to learn about a variety of careers and how to follow a path to attain those careers.
High school students throughout the district will have the opportunity to register for more than 175 different sessions in an array of fields including agriculture, health care, business, information technology, cosmetology, humanities and arts, communications, math, science, engineering, education, criminal justice, human services, psychology, sociology, political science, history, automotive, construction, technology, leadership, success in college and more.
Sessions will be either 20 or 50 minutes in length, allowing students to explore topics at a basic or in-depth level of the particular field.
“This event is a great way for high school students to explore the options available to them,” Michelle Zumbahlen, coordinator for strategic student communication & initiatives, said. “The attendees have the chance to learn and ask questions about areas of study, career paths and colleges that can help guide their decision-making process in the future.”
An Illinois Regional College Fair will also be held as a part of Career Day. Representatives from approximately 50 different colleges around the country will be on hand to speak with students about what their colleges have to offer.
The college fair will allow students to interact with many different colleges at one time, a unique opportunity that they may not experience elsewhere.
Students may attend the College Fair before or after their scheduled sessions or register to attend the College Fair as one of their sessions if they wish to have more time to explore this component of the day.
Masks covering the nose and mouth will be required for all individuals at all times while inside campus buildings, regardless of vaccination status. While outdoors, vaccinated individuals may remove their masks, while unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask when social distancing cannot be maintained.
To support compliance with indoor mask requirements, food or drink will not be allowed at college events or gatherings held on campus or in college facilities.
For more information about Career Day, visit lakelandcollege.edu/career-day or contact Zumbahlen at mzumbahlen4077@lakelandcollege.edu or 217-234-5230.
•September 22, 2021•
The Arthur Public Library and Douglas County Medical Reserve Corps will present an Emergency Preparedness Seminar on Saturday, October 2 at 1:00 pm. Masks must be worn at all times and seats will be limited so reservations must be made by calling 217-543-2037.
•September 15, 2021•
Southern Gospel musician Gregory Ridenhour will be having a cd release concert on Saturday, September 18 at 6 pm at Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen St. in Allenville. For more information contact Greg Ridenhour at 217-317-1419 or greg@afcministries.com.
•September 15, 2021•
There will be a blood drive in honor of River Helmuth on Saturday, September 18 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Sullivan American Legion. There is currently a critical need for all blood types. Covid and recent weather tragedies have depleted the overall supply. Strict COVID procedures will be in place. Walk ins are welcome, but an appointment will help ensure adequate staffing and decrease your wait time. Be a HERO donate the lifesaving gift of blood. Each unit collected can help up to 3 people in need. Call 217-859-2101 for an appointment.
•September 8, 2021•
Lake Land College recently announced the 2021 summer graduates. The following students completed their degrees and certificates this summer: Jessica Drake, Certificate, Practical Nursing; Shelby Harding, Certificate, Practical Nursing; Destiny Underwood, Certificate, Practical Nursing; all of Bethany. Sayne Schultz, Findlay, Associate in Arts-Business. Rachel Miller, Gays, Certificate- Cosmetology. Sabrina Bettinger, Associate in Arts- Special Education and Daniel Reedy, Associate in Arts-Agriculture Transfer, both of Lovington. Madison Atchison, Associate in Arts-Elementary Education; Alison Beard, Certificate, Practical Nursing; Hutson Dickens, Associate in Arts-Business; Kayla Dowds, Associate in Arts-Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Associate in Science-Pre-Medicine; Sharon Hayse, Certificate-Medical Assistant Bridge; Kaitlynn McClure, Associate in Applied Science- Dental Hygiene; Mindy McPheeters, Certificate, Auto Mechanic I and Associate in Applied Science-Automotive Technology; Addison Orris, Associate in Applied Science-Early Childhood Care and Education; Josie Orris, Associate in Arts-Communication Studies; Nik Patel, Associate in Arts-Business; Tenton Polley, Associate in Arts-Business; Haley Rose, Certificate-Practical Nursing; Maelona Sims, Certificate, Medical Assistant and Associate in Applies Science-Medical Assistant; Michelle Williams, Certificate, Medical Assistant; all of Sullivan.