•August 21, 2024•
2nd - Closed for Labor Day
3rd - Story time from 10-10:30 a.m,” Ten Red Apples” by Pat Hutchins. There will also have felt styled activities for the little ones.
6th - Teen craft time from 3:30-4:30 p.m, teach the teens how to make a Wall Hanging craft with popsicle sticks and string.
9th - Adult craft club from 5-7 p.m. Bring whatever craft you are working on.
10th - Tyke time form 10-10:30 a.m. This month they will have a fall themed sensory bin. Read More
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Moultrie Independent Telephone Company recently awarded Aaron Fleming, a junior at Millikin University and a 2012 graduate of Lovington High School, a $1,500 academic scholarship funded by the Fund for Rural Education and Development, or FRED, which is a national charitable foundation located in Washington, D.C.
Samantha Fenton of Sullivan has received a certificate of recognition and a monetary award to pursue educational training. Fenton is currently a Certified Nurse Assistant and plans to further her career in the medical field and become a Licensed Practical Nurse by attending Lake Land College. Read More
•August 21, 2024•
For Reservations Call 1-800-543-1770
The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card.
August 26 - Grilled Chicken, Breast, Black Eye Pea Salad, Green Beans, Fruit, Bun
August 27 - Goulash, Buttered Hominy, Seasoned Greens, Chunky Applesauce
August 28 - Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Peaches, Cornbread, Kitchen Choice Dessert
August 29 - Taco Salad with Beans and Tomatoes, Fruit, Chips, Salsa, Kitchen Choice Dessert
August 30 - Breaded Fish, German Potato Salad, Corn, Watermelon, Bun
•August 21, 2024•
The Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation will host its 17th annual SBL Hospice Binga on Tuesday, September 3, at the Mattoon Eagles Club, 1917 Oak Avenue. Net proceeds support an endowment for SBL Willow Breeze Hospice House. Read More
•August 21, 2024•
Sullivan School Districts officially welcomed students back through school doors within the second week of August, however the beloved specialty drink vender SweeTea’z just had to sweeten to deal for those incoming pupils. Wednesday, August 14th SweeTea’z set up shop right on the corner of route 121 and 32 to welcome back students, faculty and parents to this sweetening school year. The vender created 3 special flavored drinks for the school district. Read More
•August 21, 2024•
Pickleball is an American original. The popularity of pickleball has risen sharply in recent years, and a recent report from the Association of Pickleball Professionals indicated more than 36 million people played the sport across the United States in 2022. But pickleball is much older than its recent participation boom suggests. According to USA Pickleball, the sport is the brainchild of U.S. congressman Joel Pritchard and businessman Bill Bell. In 1965, Prichard and Bell arrived at the former’s home on Bainbridge Island in Washington to find their families lounging around. Pritchard’s property had an old badminton court, but no equipment. So the players improvised, using ping pong paddles and a perforated plastic ball. The net, initially around 60 inches high, was lowered once the players realized how well the ball bounced on the asphalt playing surface. The following weekend Pritchard introduced the game to another friend, Barney McCallum, and the two men and Bell soon created rules for the game that is now known as pickleball.
•August 21, 2024•
The Broomcorn festival, named after the common crop introduced to the united states in the early 1700s, is a deep and traditionally connected festival celebrating the harvest and all the good that comes with it. Arguably Illinois most widely appreciated and accepted festival across the state even the nation. The Broomcorn Festival in Arcola support three full days of endless fun for all ages, shopping, games, competitions and food all within walking distance. Venders consisting of fair food and home made amish delicacies line the streets and fill the sidewalks with hungry guests while parades, tractor pulls and marathons are running through the whole weekend. Starting on Friday, September 6th at 10am, the festival will see the return of past crowd favorites and new live performances from Drake Milligan on Sunday. For more information on the Broomcorn Festival visit the 2024 Broomcorn Festival Facebook event page or visit the Arcola Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, to find more contact options visit arcolachamber.com or call (217)268-4530.
•August 21, 2024•
The Village of Lovingtons Sparrows Unlimited announced the return of the Annual Toy Run, in which all types of vehicles are welcome and the fee for the event is just a toy, on Saturday, September 28. Sign up for the run is at the Lovington American Legion, the theme this year is 70’s, prizes will be rewarded. Stops on the run will be announce the day of the run. Read More
•August 21, 2024•
The 62nd annual Arthur Mennonite Relief sale will be happening from August 23rd-August 24th at the Otto Center, 2060 CR 1800E in Arthur. The sale is fun for all ages, featuring a petting zoo, train rides and a specialized children’s auction. Food and drink venders will be present, starting off with Friday from five to eight a pulled pork dinner and other food booths and Saturday featuring a pancake and sausage breakfast from six to ten and other food vender throughout the day. There will also be a wide variety of auctions and sales featuring home goods, crafts, baked goods, vintage ware and so much more. Proceeds will go to those in need from around the world as well as local mission work of MCC. For more information on MCC visit their website at www.mcc.org. For more information or to see the full schedule of events visit arthurreliefsale.org.
•August 21, 2024•
Lake Shelbyville‘s Tree Stand Policy for this year will remain the same as it was last season. The policy allows hunters to leave one stand up for the season (“Seasonal Tree Stand”) and/or utilize up to two “Roving” stands that can be left up during archery season for a period not to exceed a break in use greater than 72 hours - the length of a 3 day weekend. Seasonal tree stands may be placed 2 weeks prior to archery season and must be removed within 2 weeks of archery season ending. Archery season runs from October 1, 2024 - January 19, 2025. Read More