FEBRUARY 2010
8th, Monday
Bond County Community Unit#2 School District will be holding freshman orientation for eighth grade students on Monday February 8th at 7pm in the High School Auditorium. It is important that all eighth grade students and their parent attend. There will be a lot of important information and registration material distributed. Counselors, teachers, and administrators will be available to answer questions.
9th, Tuesday
Parents Night Out will be held on Saturday February 13th at First Christian Church in Greenville, from 4pm to 10pm. prices are $20 for first child, $10 for second, or $5 per child/per hour in not staying the full 6 hours. You must Pre-register by Tuesday February 9th bye call Diana At 618-410-3831. Walk-ins available as space allows.
Smithboro Volunteer Fire Department will be having their 14th annual pancake supper on Tuesday February 9th from 4pm to 7pm at the Mulberry Grove School Cafeteria. Meal prices are adults cost $7 and Children will be $3.50.
10th, Wednesday
The Spring Soccer season will begin on March 15th. Early Bird Registration deadline is February 10th by 5pm. You can register bye going to the Kingbury Park District office located at 114 N. 2nd street in Greenville. For more information please call 664-4969.
11th, Thursday
There will be a Women’s Heart Health Fair and Fashion Show at 6pm Thursday February 11th at Hidden Lake Winery. The Cost will be $10 with advance registration or $12 at the door. Please contact 526-5396 by Monday February 8th. There will be a presentation by cardiologist Dr. Shah and a fashion show by Don Rodgers
Marydale Church will be having their annual rummage sale on Thursday February 11th from 6pm to 8pm, Friday February 12th from 9am to 2pm and on Saturday February 13th from 9am to noon. There will be a bag day on Saturday
12th, Friday
The Pleasant Mound Community Center will be holding their monthly meeting on Friday February 12th. A potluck supper will be served at 6:30pm and Sandy Britt will give a program on birds at 7:30pm.
First Baptist Church in Mulberry Grove will be holding a scrap booking fundraiser on Friday February 12th at 7pm and Saturday February 13th from 8am to 8pm benefiting Mike and Shawna Henrichsmeyer who are expecting a baby boy who has be diagnosed with Gastroschis. The cost for Friday will be $10 and Saturday $25. To attend both will be $30. Please RSVP to Amanda at 531-8202.
The Coffeen Free Methodist Church will be having an all you can eat Mostaccioli Supper on Friday February 12th for 4pm to 7pm at the church. There will be Dine-ins and Carryouts available. This is a Donation only supper, all proceeds to Benefit Children going the church camp 2010
13th, Saturday
The America Farm Heritage Museum will be having a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Saturday February 13th from 7am to 1pm at the Senior Citizen Center in Greenville. Ticket prices are adults $6, Children 4-10 $3, and Kids 3 and under eat free. Carry outs will be available.
The Mulberry Grove Class of 2011 will be holding a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Saturday February 13th at the Mulberry Grove School Cafeteria from 7am to 11am. Ticket prices are Adults $6 and Kids 5-12 $3 all proceeds will go towards Post Prom.
Greenville High School Post Prom Committee will be holding a Prom Dress Resale on Saturday February 13th from 9am to 1pm at the High School. The cost will be $5 per dress to be sold. For more information call 292-4398.
The Ladies Auxiliary will be having a Dinner and Valentine’s Dance of Saturday February 13th at V.F.W Post 1377 in Greenville. The doors will open at 6pm with dinner starting at 6:30 The Chapman Bros. will be performing from 8p to midnight. The cost is $15 a person or $25 for couples.
Highland Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Valentines Dance & auction on Saturday February 13th at the Highland Knights of Columbus Hall with doors opening at 5pm. Tickets cost $30 per person or reserve a table for 8people for $800. There will be live music provided by Double-D’s. For more information contact the Highland Chamber of Commerce at 654-3721.
14th, Sunday
The 9th Annual all you can eat Sweetheart Buffet is going to be held on Sunday February 14th at the Panama Community Center from 11am to 2pm. Tickets in advance can be purchased by call Sharon at 537-3052 and prices will be $5.50 for adults and $6.50 at the door, and Children under 12 are $2.30 and $3.50 at the door. Carry outs will be available.
The Mater Dei High School Band will be holding a Chicken Dinner on Sunday February 14th from 11am to 6pm at the Breese Knights of Columbus Hall. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, Children 6-12 $5, and Children 5 and under are free. Carry-outs will be available.
15th, Monday
The Bond County Genealogical Society will be holding a meeting on Monday February 15th at 7pm at the Bond County Housing Authority. Visitors are welcomed
Bond County Transit will be taking a trip on Monday February 15th called Masters of the Sky. The Trip involves and Eagle Show at the Great Rivers Museum and then a trolley ride along the river. The cost is $15 and includes all activities. They will leave the center at 11:45am and will return to Greenville by approximately 4pm. For more information call 664-9844.
A Sketching and Drawing Workshop will be offered at the Farm Bureau Meeting room in Greenville Monday February 15th. The cost is $5, which includes supplies. The workshop is being offered for youth ages 8 to 18 and will be from 10am to noon. Call the Extension office at 664-3665 to reserve a seat.
16th, Tuesday
17th, Wednesday
The Breese Knights of Columbus invites you to stop by for their annual Lenten Fish Fry held on Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent. The Knights offer Dine-in or Carryout from 4pm to 7pm each evening. Stay around and enjoy an evening of Bingo every Friday except for Good Friday beginning at 7:30pm.
The Kaskaskia College office of Continuing/Community Education will be offering a “Seniors Computer College Part 1” calls at the Greenville Education Center. The Class will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Evenings Beginning February 17th and ending March 3rd from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. For more information please call 545-3255
18th, Thursday
St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary of Breese will be holding a Used Book Fair and Bake Sale February 18th through the 21st at the American Legion Hall in Breese. Doors will open at 10am Thursday to Saturday and on Sunday at 9am. Proceeds will benefit St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.
19th, Friday
The Greenville Music Booster’s will be holding a Chili/Soup Supper on Friday February 19th from 5pm to 8pm at the High School Cafeteria. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and 6 and under $3. For more information call Cheryl at 593-7371.
20th, Saturday
Partners 4Pets Animal Rescue is teaming with Four Muddy Paws in Edwardsville to bring you the first “Wash n’ Wag” Dog Wash Fundraiser on Saturday February 20th from 10am to 3pm at the Four Muddy Paws Store in Edwardsville. Bring in your dog and for at donation of $15, Friendly Volunteers will wash your dog. All proceeds will benefit Partners 4 Paws and non-profit, no kill shelter in Troy. For more information contact Jennifer at 616-3332.
21st, Sunday
The Bond County 4-H Members are holding their annual Bowling Party on Sunday February 21st. The cost is $7 per person and that includes two games or bowling and shoe rental. Call the Extension Office at 664-3665 to reserve a lane.
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26th, Friday
The Fourth Grade Class of the Sorento School is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday February 26th from 3p, to 7pm in the cafeteria.
27th, Saturday
There will be a Fundraiser Dance to benefit Kevin Kampwerth on Saturday February 27th at the Highland-Pistol Club. Doors will open at 5pm. Ticket prices are $20 per person in advance and $35 per Couple, and if purchased at the door they are $25 per person. Children 12 and under are free. For more information contact the Pistol Club at 654-3334.
The U of I Extension office is offering a quilt piecing workshop on Saturday February 27th from 10am to Noon, at the Farm Bureau Meeting Room. The workshop is for participants age 10 and older. This Cost will be $10. Call the Extension office at664-3665 on or before Friday February 26th to reserve you seat.
H.I.S. K.I.D.S will be hosting their 15th Annual Dinner Auction on Saturday February 27th at the Gateway Center in Collinsville. Doors will open at 5pm. Ticket prices are $40 per individual or for a corporate table the cost is $1000. For more information please contact Jeri at 314-863-4499.
The 2010 Law Enforcement Torch Run & Polar Plunge will be held on Saturday February 27th at noon at Carlyle Lake. The Minimum Pledge to Plunge is $75. Greenville Police are looking for a few brave souls to take the plunge. To pledge go to www.PlungeIL.com or to join the team go to www. Soill.org team name Alex and the Copcycles. For more information call Russell Rieke at the Greenville Police station. The Plunge benefits the Illinois Special Olympics.
The Madison Child Advocacy Center will be holding their 5th annual trivia night on Saturday February 27 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Bethalto, IL. Doors open at 6pm and trivia starts at 7pm.
A Quilting Workshop is going to be held at the Farm Bureau Meeting Room in Greenville on Saturday February 27th at 10am until noon. If you are 10 years old or older and can sew a straight stitch on a sewing machine you can attend this workshop. Cost is $10 per person. Call the Extension Office at 664-3665 to reserve your seat.
28th, Sunday
March 2010
1st, Monday
The Bond County Homemaker’s Extension will be holding their annual International Dinner on Monday March 1st at the First Christian Church in the Family Life Center. Registration will start at 5:30pm and the banquet at 6pm. For more information please call the Extension office at 664-3665.
2nd, Tuesday
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4th, Thursday
The Annual Altamont High School 3 on 3 Tournament will be held on Saturday March 6th. The cost is $36 per team and play will begin at 8am. All entries must be received by Thursday March 4th and must be signed by parent. Entry forms available on website at www.altamont.k12.il.us. Please send applications to Penny White at 804 Aker Drive Altamont, IL 62411
5th, Friday
DHIA MEETING / DAIRY ROUNDTABLE AT BOND CO EXTENSION OFFICE ON MARCH 5.
6th, Saturday
7th, Sunday
The Breese Lions will be having their annual Chicken Dinner on Sunday March 7th at the Breese American Legion from 11am to 6pm. Tickets prices are in advance adults $7.50, Children 6-12 $5.50 and Children under 6 eat for free. If Tickets are purchased at the door adults are $8, Children 6-12 $6. Tickets are available from any Breese Lion Club member. Proceeds will Benefit Sight and Hearing Impaired. Carry-outs will be available.
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27th, Saturday
The Village of Pocahontas and the Pocahontas-Old Ripley Fire Department are going to be sponsoring a fundraiser dance on Saturday March 27th from 7pm to Midnight at the VFW Post 1377. Ticket prices are $20 per person or $30 per couple of tickets are purchased in advance or $25 per person or $35 per couple at the door. Tickets are available at the Village Hall, Kalous Market, Funderburk’s 66, and the Pocahontas-Old Ripley Fire House-Station #1. For more information call Kathy at 530-7115.
Highland Bulldogs Hockey Club will be holding a fundraiser chicken dinner dance on Saturday March 27th at the Highland VFW Hall, from 6pm to 12:30am. Ticket prices are $20 each in advance, and $25 at the door. There will be a silent auction and music by Smokin Aces. Tickets are available through any bulldog hockey player or you may call Pat at 654-7962.
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