Three Sullivan High School FCCLA (Family, Career & Community Leaders of America) members and their advisor attended the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in early July in Nashville, Tenn.
Friday Night Hangout a Success; Second to Follow, This Time with Food
Following last Friday's inaugural and successful Hangout, held by local DJ and father Mike Marshall at Wyman Park, another will follow this coming Friday, this time with Jim Griffin of BBQ Crew Catering providing hot dogs.
Join in the Fight to End Rural Hunger in Illinois
Donate to the America’s Farmers Food Drive to benefit local food pantries
Decatur–Nearly 15 percent of households in Illinois face food insecurity, which amounts to an estimated two million people, according to Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization. Families in these farming communities are often busy helping to feed the world but do not have access to enough food to sustain a healthy lifestyle for themselves. Thanks to the upcoming America’s Farmers Food Drive, rural households across the state of Illinois will soon see food on their own tables.
Tenneys to Speak at New Life Church Sunday
Tommy Tenney, well-known author of "The God Chasers," and his wife Jeannie Tenney, a musician/songwriter, will speak at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 10 at New Life Church.
C.E.F.S. Board of Directors Hold 48th Annual Meeting
C.E.F.S. showcased their annual accomplishments in helping people and changing lives at their 48th annual board meeting in Effingham.
Fifteen individuals who had overcome personal obstacles in achieving self-sufficiency were recognized.
Lake Land College’s Adult Ed offers free computer classes
Lake Land College’s Adult Education Center will offer two free computer classes beginning Monday, Aug. 19. The classes will take place at the Adult Education Center, 1617 Lakeland Blvd. in Mattoon.
Labor Picnic Honors Union Members
Charleston—Current and former union members and their families in the area covered by the Mideastern Illinois Labor Council are invited to attend the 36th annual Labor Picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 24, at Fox Ridge State Park seven miles south of Charleston on Illinois Route 130. The free dinner will feature roast beef, hot dogs, vegetarian burgers, potato salad, baked beans, slaw, garden vegetables, and fresh-baked doughnuts.
Open House to Update Public on Center School’s Renovations
The Great Pumpkin Patch (TGPP) is hosting an open house on 6-7 p.m. Monday, August 12 for Center School, the historic 1912 one-room schoolhouse that resides at The Great Pumpkin Patch. The open house will be at Center School and will allow those interested in its history to see the progress to date on its restoration.
Blue Dolphins Reverse Raffle
A reverse raffle fundraiser will be held September 14 at the Max J. Knight Building at Mason Point. Six cash prize winners will be announced, including a top prize that could reach $5,000. Two other winners will receive $500, while four will receive $200. Additional items will also be raffled onsite.
Sentel Golf Outing August 17
The Fourth Annual George A Sentel Golf Outing will be held at Timberlake Golf Course August 17 with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.