The fifth annual Institute Day was held Oct. 11 on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. More than 120 local educators took part in the program titled “Teaching with Primary Sources, Literacy, Diversity, and the Common Core Standards Across the Curriculum.” Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
Medicare Part D Workshop by SAIL October 24
SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a workshop introducing the 2014 Updates to Medicare Part D 9-11 a.m. Thursday, October 24 at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. Read More
Art Club Workshop Saturday
The fourth Sullivan Art Club workshop will be held on 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, October 19. The presenter, artist Becky Marcussin, will lead and guide participants in the use of pastels. Marcussin holds a B.A. and M.A. in studio art from Eastern Illinois University. She has begun her 17th year as an adjunct faculty member at Lake Land College in Mattoon. In addition, she teaches in her studio and at ARC. Read More
McElroy Featured at Kidsfest in Sullivan Tues.
Former NFL player and chaplain to the Chicago Bears Ray McElroy will be the featured speaker at Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Kidsfest. McElroy will visit six area schools, including Sullivan Middle School next Tuesday, and provide an inspirational message about nutrition and fitness. Read More
Food Drive at Oktoberfest This Weekend
Members of the public may drop off canned goods at the United Way Tent on the square during Oktoberfest 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday.
The first 40 people to donate 10 lbs of food or a $10 donation will receive a chili cook-off ticket.
Little to be Featured in “Illinois Pioneers” Thursday
Guy S. Little, Jr., founder and producer of the Little Theatre On The Square, will be featured on Public Television WILL Channel 12 Thursday, October 17, beginning at 7:30 p.m. during the segment “Illinois Pioneers.” Read More
Sporting Clay Shoot To Benefit Lincolnland Hospice
Twin Oaks Sporting Clays is hosting its inaugural Hospice Shoot at 9 am Saturday, October 12, at its range in Mode. Sponsorship funds will benefit Lincolnland Hospice, which provides care to people in 20 counties in east central and southern Illinois, regardless of their ability to pay. Lincolnland Hospice also provides comprehensive bereavement services to all community members. Read More
New Al-Anon Group Starting Nov. 6
A new support group for friends and families of alcoholics will begin Wednesday, November 6 and run each Wednesday thereafter at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan.
The meetings will be held at 8 p.m. and are faith based.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are already held every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Sullivan.
For more information, call 217-259-7468 or 815-355-6593.
Concealed Carry Class Saturday at TnT
Sullivan resident Rick McFarland will conduct a concealed carry class beginning this Saturday at TnT Pizzeria in Sullivan.
To sign up or for more information including time and cost, call 217-254-6199 or visit sullivanshooters.com.
Annual Dinner to Feature Lincoln Presentation
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society dinner will be November 21 with speaker Guy Fraker, a Bloomington attorney and graduate of the University of Illinois. Fraker is well-versed on Abraham Lincoln’s travels through the Eighth Judicial Circuit here in central Illinois and has published a book entitled “ Lincoln’s Ladder to the Presidency The Eighth Judicial Circuit”. Read More