Photo by Ellen Ferrera
Children scrambling to get the candy shot from the candy cannon.

•August 7, 2024•

On August 2nd and 3rd the Illinois Amish Heritage Center celebrated another Threshing Days filled with vintage steam engines, food, demonstrations and tours.

The purpose of this event is to show attendees how crops were grown and harvested using steam, gasoline and horse power as demonstrated by the Keck-Gonnerman steam engine which powers a Keck-Gonnerman threshing machine and other threshing machines powered by tractors and horses. Also on display was the Ellis Champion #1 threshing machine which was build in 1880 and cost $1,095.

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•August 7, 2024•

The Sullivan Dance Studio has been providing dance classes to the area for years and has been helping parents keep an active, educational and fun dance class experience for both students and parents. One of the most helpful programs the studio provides in child care programs during the summer and school year. During the summer, having a camp like program where children can spend time with others, play outside and have a fun summer experience. Other programs like the After-School care and No School day programs are highly sought after by parents and guardians alike. Offering reliable child care 5 days a week, the studio provides this camp to children ranging from kindergarten to 7th grade, Monday through Friday until 5:30pm. This hassle free program also provides bus transportation, snacks, homework help, games and free play, days can be chosen as needed. With website parent testimonials raving about the positive outlook of the programs and the major impact the camp had on the child’s life. Spots fill quickly, contact (217)-909-9111 by text to enter the interest list.

•August 7, 2024•

“Cars! Cars! Cars!” will be presented by Donna Arendell of Sullivan at the August 15th program at the Moultrie County History Center at 7:00 pm. In her words, Arendell is a “certified gearhead through and through”, which grew while working as an insurance underwriter in Florida for twenty-five years.   Read More

•August 7, 2024•

The SDS Summer Spectacular took place on Saturday August 3rd on the south side of the square. Featuring many fun things for adults and children alike, there was something for everyone on the square. Sullivan Dance Studio is no stranger to summer events and programs, having many different programs for children who need After-School Care, Summer Camps and No School Days. 

Starting bright and early at nine in the morning, the square was heating up with the smell of tacos and the sound of laughter. Provided on the square was a taco food truck and sno cones for a delicious surprise. Even better than food there were tons of fun and unique things to try, ranging from face painting, glow in the dark mini golf, inflatable attractions, try us dance classes and a cash grab.  Read More

•August 7, 2024•

The Lovington Park board threw a children’s Park Rec week from Monday, July 22nd to Friday, July 26th. Each day celebrated a different fun thing for the children to do. Filled with multiple food venders from none other than the locally popular Pauly’s BBQ, Lovington Casey’s General, Lovington Dollar General and Kona Ice. The park board helping hand and child supervision team consisted of Jennifer, Aleena, Chilton Ingram, Krista Hale, Gabby Hutchercraft, Zeb Peck, Maddix, Owen Crum and Logan Mitchell. Donyell Morgan, provided the material and budget for the park board to produce this community event Monday, the first day of Park Rec, was simple games and crafts at the park. Offering giant bowling, building blocks, side walk chalk and new friends. Tuesday, was a wild day. The kids attending got to meet the creatures and their care takers from Aikman Wildlife. The crafts for the day included a painting Tom the Snake, friendship bracelets and a surprise snack of spaghetti. Wednesday was a massive hit for the heating up summer, water day filled with games and splashing fun with blow up water slides. There was never a dry moment. Thursday was community day, taking children on a trip around Lovington to see what the grown ups do all day. Stopping by the Library and the Fire House, seeing and even getting to stand on a fire truck and ambulance. Friday, the Lovington Park Board went above and beyond, hosting a Carnival Day for the children. Offering hotdogs, popcorn and nachos as snack options, the kids showed up in their tie-dye shirts that they made as a craft on the first day of the week. Complete with a carnival snack stand, ring toss mock games and inflatable prizes.