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UPCOMING EVENTS
Fourth Annual Coats for Kids
Start Date: 11/1/09
End Date: 12/15/09
Location: Kroger and University Mall
Phone: 618-525-2676
You can drop off as many coats you want to help people across southern Illinois that are in need this winter. Drop off locations are at Krogers and the University Mall in Carbondale.
Mayor's Tree Lighting
Start Date: 12/1/09 6:00 PM
End Date: 12/1/09 7:00 PM
Location: Saline County Pioneer Museum
This is part of the "Home for the Holidays" events in Harrisburg. Inclement weather date of December 4th.
NRA Pistol Instructor Class
Date: 12/4/09 6:00 PM
Location: Williamson County Gun Club
Website: Visit Website
Located at 1010 Dewmaine Lane, Carterville, IL 62918 $150.00 fee for this three-day class (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). To Register: Download the Heartland Training Team registration form and flyer and follow instructions. NOTE: Attendance at this class requires prior successful completion of an NRA Basic Pistol Class.
Mystery Dinner
Date: 12/5/09
Location: Grand Avenue Christian Church
Phone: 618-923-3331
Email: ivcfsiuc09@gmail.com
This is an elegant sit-down meal, live cast performances, ending with the death of one of the cast members. Everyone will then have the opportunity to solve the mystery. There will be a silent raffle, where we will be raffling off prizes donated by community businesses. The cost of the event is: $15/person $25/couple $75/table of 8 people Tickets can be purchased at Grand Avenue Christian Church during their normal business hours of 8:30am-12:00noon and 1:00pm-4:00pm (Only 8:30-12:00noon on Fridays). Reservations can also be made over the phone by calling Emily Russell at 618-923-3331 or by e-mailing Justin Zurlinden at ivcfsiuc09@gmail.com
Holiday Christmas Bazaar
Start Date: 12/5/09 8:00 AM
End Date: 12/5/09 1:00 PM
Location: Harrisburg Town & Country Lions Club
This is part of the "Home for the Holidays" Events in Harrisburg. This is sponsored by the Saline County Homemakers.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
Date: 12/5/09 8:30 AM
Location: Rend Lake College
Phone: 618-993-1777
Email: preeves@arthritis.org
Website: Visit Website
Come jingle with us! Participants can choose a competitive 5k run, 5k walk or register for the 1 mile Snow Man Stroll. Registration fee is $20 per person with proceeds benefitting the Arthritis Foundation.
Christmas House Tours
Start Date: 12/5/09 11:00 AM
End Date: 12/5/09 4:00 PM
Location: Harrisburg
This is part of the "Home for the Holidays" Events in Harrisburg. This is sponsored by the Friends of the Harrisburg Library.
Holiday Open House Tour
Start Date: 12/5/09 11:00 AM
End Date: 12/5/09 4:00 PM
Location: Harrisburg District Library
Phone: 618-253-7455
Tickets are $15.00 and are available at Angel Scent, Child of Mine, Dream Baskets, Nature's Nest, Pickford's and the Harrisburg District Library.
Blessing of the County
Date: 12/5/09 6:00 PM
Location: Saline County Pioneer Museum
This is part of the "Home for the Holidays" Events in Harrisburg.
Operation Coat Drive: Coats for Kids
Date: 12/6/09 5:00 PM
Location: Cornerstone Community Church
Phone: 618-925-4758
Email: shelton3@hotmail.com
The church is located in Johnston City. Please have children with you to pick up the coats. You can drop off donations at the church.
Christmas Carol Singing
Date: 12/7/09 9:00 AM
Location: Ridgway Nursing Home
Phone: 618-272-3821
The second grade class in Gallatin County Central Unit School District #7 is singing Christmas carols for folks at the nursing home.
Southern Illinois TALK MS Support Group Meeting
Start Date: 12/8/09 5:00 PM
End Date: 12/8/09 7:00 PM
Location: Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion
There will be coffee, tea and refreshments. For people with MS, their family and friends, care providers, and general public. For more information contact Support Group Leader Mr. Robert Williams Jr. (618) 983-0321. The meeting will be held in Conference Room # 2.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Start Date: 12/10/09 12:00 AM
End Date: 12/10/09 6:00 PM
Location: First Baptist Church in Anna
The church is located at 409 Morgan Street in Anna. You can help save a life at the blood drive.
Understanding Memory Loss
Start Date: 12/10/09 4:00 PM
End Date: 12/10/09 6:00 PM
Location: Addus Adult Center in Mt. Vernon
Phone: 800-272-3900
Website: Visit Website
The program provides a thorough overview of memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's disease while including information about research, treatments and how to get a diagnosis.
Christmas Lights Parade
Date: 12/10/09 6:00 PM
Location: South Main Street in Harrisburg
This is part of the "Home for the Holidays" Events in Harrisburg. This is the fourth annual celebration of the event in Saline County.
Booth Brothers Concert
Date: 12/10/09 7:00 PM
Location: Methodist Church in Paducah
Phone: 270-443-1724
Award-winning singer lead singer Ronnie Booth, tenor Michael Booth and baritone Jim Brady make up the trio. Their unique ability to communicate through song and humor have garnered them many fans with their appearances on the Bill Gaither Homecoming tours and their own heavy touring schedule over the last several years.
Community Christmas Dinner
Date: 12/11/09
Location: Marion High School
Phone: 618-889-5558
Email: jturner@marionunit2.org
The school will be holding a community christmas dinner at the high school.
Murder Mystery Dinner
Date: 12/11/09
Location: Von Jakob Vineyard
Phone: 618-893-4500
Website: Visit Website
Murder Myster Dinner: The Last Noel. It's a holiday mystery dinner, which includes a sing-a-long and audience participation. Hors d'oeures will be served 5:30-6:30 p.m., show starts at 6:30. Dinner will be served between Act 1 and Act 2. It's $34.50 per person.
Johnson County's Got Talent
Date: 12/11/09 7:00 PM
Location: Shawnee Community College Auditorium
Phone: 618-534-2534
Contestants may sing or play a musical instrument. They will be grouped by age. All contestants must be from Johnson County. There is a fee to enter, except for pre-school participants. This event is sponsored by Johnson county Revitalization Corporation. It is a fundraiser for the Grand Theater.
Turkey F.U.N.
Date: 12/12/09
Location: Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Phone: 618-998-5933
Turkeys can see in colors, have excellent visual acuity and their field of vision spans across about 270 degrees. Stop by the Visitor Center to discover more about the feathered creatures. Presentation starts at 10 a.m. Crafts begin at 11 a.m.
Breakfast with Santa 2009
Start Date: 12/12/09 8:00 AM
End Date: 12/12/09 9:45 AM
Location: Cobden Elementary School Cafeteria
Phone: 618-893-2311
Pancakes, sausage and drinks will be served. The cost of breakfast is $5.00 for advance tickets. $6.00 at the door. Children under 2 get in free. Please make checks payable to Cobden High School Boys Basketball. Cash or check only. Photos with Santa will be $4.00 each, payable at the breakfast. Pictures will be available for pick up from 5-6 p.m. at the High School Gymnasium. They're also collected for local families. You are welcome to donate non-perishable food items, toiletries, clothes, coats and toys.
Christmas Bazaar & Santa's Visit
Start Date: 12/12/09 10:30 AM
End Date: 12/12/09 4:30 PM
Location: Harrisburg District Library
Phone: 618-253-7455
Email: kidlib@shawls.lib.il.us
Hot cocoa, coffee and baked goods are for sale. Santa will visit from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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