On Friday, November 8th participants will brave the elements by sleeping outside for one night. We will meet at Family Life Shelter (12580 N. Sparrow Lane – Mt. Vernon, IL) and stay overnight at this location. Participants can bring their own tent, sleep in a cardboard box (provided) or sleep in their vehicle. It’s open to everyone of all ages – families, individuals, faith and school groups, sports teams, school clubs, etc (children under 18 need an accompanying adult). THE…
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Thu, Jan 2: Dix Community Center, 217 North Main, 1:00 – 5:00 pm Thu, Jan 2: Marshall Browning Hospital, 900 North Washington, Du Quoin, 12:00 – 5:00 pm Fri, Jan 3: Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, 8 Doctors Park Road, Mt.Vernon, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Wed, Jan 8: Bluford Ruritan Club, 814 6th Street, Bluford, 12:00 – 5:00 pm Wed, Jan 8: Community of Christ, 503 Windsor Lane, Fairfield, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm Thu, Jan 9: St Paul Lutheran Church,…
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🎉✨ The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is here! ✨🎉 It’s time to cast your nominations for our annual “Of the Year” awards! 🏆 The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is recognizing the outstanding members of our community with these categories: 🏅 Citizen of the Year 🏅 Small Business Person of the Year 🏅 Young Professional of the Year Nominate those who inspire you! All nomination links and requirements can be found below 👇 Let’s shine the spotlight on…
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NEW YEAR’S EVE GAMING FOR ADULTS Looking for a fun, inexpensive, way to celebrate the New Year’s. Join us at the C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library as we play board games, card games, and role-playing game. It starts at 6PM and runs until 2AM. No alcohol allowed. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided. No children. KNITTING AND CROCHET WORKSHOP Patrons who have taken a beginning class of crochet and/or knitting are welcome. Patrons who know how to crochet and knit are also welcome.…
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The Kinmundy Christian Church, 225 S. Monroe St., will be hosting an Elvis tribute artist on January 11th , 2025. The Gospel portion will be from 6:00PM to 7:00PM with the old rock and roll going from 7:15 to 8:15PM. This will be free to the public. Stewart Chapman is a world known, award winning Elvis Tribute Artist. Stewart is a headliner at the Main Event Theater in the beautiful Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Stewart is currently the 2019 Lake George,…
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Eli was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, show your support for Eli at Bubba’s Too with a Chili Dinner complete with grilled cheese or hot dog, carry-outs are available. Live music, 50/50 raffle, and live auction. Adults $10, $5 Children.
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Local business men and women, civic leaders, and others will prepare their favorite dishes and compete for their chance to win a Golden Skillet. Chefs will face off in a fun filled evening where guest are able to sample a variety of foods from different categories, so bring your appetite and tip money for your favorite chef so they can take home the People’s Choice Golden Skillet! While this is a competition, it is all in good fun and a…
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