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11/11/2024

11/10/2023

A big thank you to our family, friends & clients who have answered the call of duty for our great country. We appreciate you today & all days. As always, a special Happy Veterans Day to those closest to us!

11/11/2022

Happy Veterans Day to all of those who have made the sacrifice and answered the call to serve our country. We thank you for your service. We especially say “thank you” to some of those near and dear to us.

11/11/2021

Happy Veterans Day to all who have proudly & honorably served our country. Thank you for your sacrifices, and a special thank you to our own Dan Frese. We will never forget.

11/11/2020

Happy Veteran’s Day to all of our soldiers who have honorably served our great country, and a special thank you to our own, Dan Frese. Thanks for your service, Dan!

07/04/2020

Happy 4th of July! We hope you stay safe and enjoy your family and friends. Today we are taking time to celebrate the birth of our nation and remember all of those before us who have sacrificed to make us free and also those still fighting to keep us free. We appreciate you and support you. God Bless America!

Fox presented this tribute to America ahead of Super Bowl LIV in Miami.

05/25/2020

We are missing the local Memorial Day services today, but the need to remember those who have given their lives for our freedom has not changed. We hope you have a safe and happy Memorial Day!

03/13/2020

Happening in our area the weekend of March 14-15:

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Who: Coatsburg Lions Club
What: Whole Hog Day
When: Saturday, March 14th from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Paloma Shelter House, Paloma, IL

Cost: $9.00 for adults, $4.50 for children 6-12, FREE for children under 6. Serving pancakes, whole hog sausage, biscuits & gravy and scrambled eggs. Coffee, Milk & Water available. Meat will be for sale in the east kitchen of the shelter house Friday evening, March 13th & all day on Saturday, March 14th. You can also call 217-430-3988 to reserve a meat order.

The will be a gun raffle at the door for a gun to be given away. There will also be a collection of old eyeglasses, hearing aids and old cell phones.

The Central Adams Firecracker 4-H Club will also be there hosting a bake sale.

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Who: St. Edward’s Catholic Church
What: Fish Fry
When: Friday, March 13th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Mendon, IL

Catfish dinner is $10, Walleye dinner is $9, Kids grilled cheese dinner is $5. Dine in, carry-out or use the drive-through service

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Who: Ursa Retreat House
What: Annual pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser
When: Saturday, March 14th from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Mendon High School cafeteria, Mendon, IL

Cost is $8 for adults and children 3-10 are $3. The menu consists of Whole hog sausage, pancakes, biscuits & gravy. Proceeds to benefit the Ursa Retreat House Christian Camp.

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Who: United Methodist Church of Loraine
What: Spring Hard Times Supper
When: Saturday, March 14th at 4 p.m.
Where: United Methodist Church of Loraine, Loraine, IL

Free will offering meal consisting of beans with pork, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, cornbread, applesauce and a dessert.

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Who: The Country Cousins 4-H Club
What: Irish Feast
When: Sunday, March 15th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Golden Community Building, Golden, IL

Free Will Donation meal consisting of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, applesauce, mixed fruit, desserts, tea, lemonade and coffee. Hot dogs will also be available. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the Golden Friends, the Golden Good Shepherd Home, the Community for Christ Assistance Center and the remaining money raised going toward club dues, project books and other club expenses. Meal funded in part by DOT Foods, Dearwester Grain, Adams Electric Co-Op, Ursa Farmers Co-Op and Adams Telephone Co-Op.

02/27/2020

Happening in our area the weekend of February 28th & 29th:

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Who: Adams Brown County Old Settlers
What: Ham & Bean Supper
When: Saturday, Feb. 29th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Clayton Legion Building, Clayton, IL

Free will offering. Bingo runs from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. All proceeds from the supper will be used for the carnival and fireworks for the 152nd Annual Adams Brown County Old Settlers reunion. This year's celebration will be held August 14th, 15th & 16th.

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Who: Camp Point Lions Club
What: Pancake & Sausage Day
When: Saturday, Feb. 29th from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: St. Thomas Hall, Camp Point, IL

Cost for adults is $8.00, children 7-12 is $4.00 and children 6 & under are free. Pancakes, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Milk, Orange Juice, Coffee. $300, $200 & $100 Cash Prize Raffles with the winner to be drawn around 11:30 a.m. There will also be a deposit box for used glasses & hearing aids.

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Who: St. Thomas Catholic Church
What: Friday Night Fish Fry
When: Friday, Feb. 28th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: St. Thomas Hall, Camp Point, IL

Free will offering & all-you-can-eat. Fish, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw and homemade desserts. Being hosted by the Men & Women's Society.

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Who: Quarters For a Cause
What: Benefit for Mr. Rob Balzer
When: Thursday, Feb. 27th with doors open at 5:30 p.m. and auction starting at 6:30 p.m.
Where: St. Thomas Hall, Camp Point, IL

Mr. Balzer was a firefighter with the Camp Point Fire Department and was injured in a house fire in 2014. Since then he has had 9 surgeries with more to come. Benefits to go towards medical bills and travel expenses for previous & future appointments.

02/21/2020

Happening in our area the weekend of February 22nd & 23rd:

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Who: Camp Point Fire Prot. District
What: Bowling Tournament
When: Saturday, Feb. 22nd. Two sessions at 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Where: Casino Lanes, Quincy, IL

$100 per team, 5 person teams. Proceeds are going towards a mobile breathing air fill system. Contact Mark Bockhold at 217-257-9476 for information or to reserve a spot.

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Who: Paloma United Methodist Church
What: Spaghetti Dinner
When: Saturday, Feb. 22nd. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Paloma Community Building, Paloma, IL

Free will offering. Spaghetti & Garlic Bread with assorted salads

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Who: St. Joseph Catholic Church
What: Shrimp boil & fish fry
When: Saturday, Feb. 22nd. beginning at 5 p.m.
Where: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1435 E. 1500th St., Fowler, IL

Adults - $15; Kids 5-12 - $5; 4 and under - Free. All-you-can-eat. Shrimp - Fish - Andouille Sausage - Corn on the Cob - French Fries - Potatoes - Corn Dogs - Onion Rings - and More!

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Who: Central Panther Baseball
What: Trivia Night
When: Saturday, Feb. 22nd at 7 p.m.
Where: Golden Windmill, Golden, IL

$120 per team(max of 6 team members). ADULTS ONLY. Ballpark food provided. Mulligans and 50/50 tickets will be available for sale. Categories will include sports and non-sports related questions. Contact Jordan Tenhouse at 217-430-7887 to sign up or with questions.

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Who: Boy Scout Troop 42, Golden
What: Roast Beef Dinner
When: Sunday, Feb. 23rd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Golden Village Hall, Golden, IL

Adults - $10; Children(10 & under) - $5. Roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, jello, dessert & drinks.

02/13/2020

Happening in our area the weekend of Feb 15th & 16th:

Who: Central Adams Firecrackers 4-H Club
What: Spaghetti Dinner
When: Sunday, Feb. 16th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Camp Point United Methodist Church, Camp Point, IL

Free Will Donation meal that includes spaghetti, side salad, garlic bread, tea/water & dessert(gluten free options available). Take out available. Donations go to support the Central Adams Firecrackers 4-H Club and their activities

Who: Timewell Lions Club
What: Pancake, Egg & Whole Hog Sausage Day
When: Saturday, Feb. 15th from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Timewell gym, Timewell, IL

Cost for adults is $9.00 & children 5-10 is $4.00. Please bring used eyeglasses, old cell phones and used hearing aids to recycle. Proceeds used for Lions projects and community betterment.

If there are more events going on not listed here, please feel free to include them in the comments or let us know by message.

02/06/2020

Activities going on in our area for the weekend of February 8th & 9th:

Who: Golden Lions Club
What: Pancake, Sausage & Egg Breakfast
When: Sat., Feb. 8th from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Golden Village Hall, Golden, IL
Cost is $9.00 for adults & $5.00 for children 6-12. Children under 6 eat for free.
Raffle & bake sale also available

Who: Golden Good Shepherd Home
What: Soup Luncheon
When: Sun., Feb. 9th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Golden Village Hall, Golden, IL
Free will offering meal. Vegetable, chili and chicken noodle soups, along with hot dogs, chili dogs and barbeque sandwiches and dessert.

Who: St. Edward Church
What: Whole Hog - Sausage & Pancake Day
When: Sun., Feb. 9th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: St. Edward Church, Mendon, IL
Cost is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 10 and under. All-you-can-eat event that also includes biscuits & gravy.

If there are events going on in the area that are not listed, please feel free to let
us know or post them in the comments.