WGEL Community Calendar
A free baseball camp for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders is set for Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29, from 9 AM to noon each day at the Greenville Junior High baseball field. Tryouts for seventh and eighth grade boys are 9 AM to noon on Monday, August 1, and Tuesday, August 2, at […]
The diabetes Support Group at HSHS Holy Family Hospital is restarting in-person meeting on Tuesday, August 2 at 4pm in the Nutrition and Diabetes Classroom. The Diabetes Support Group is open to those with diabetes and their family members and caregivers. Participants should gather in the waiting area by registration and will be guided to […]
This year, the Greenville Free Methodist Church is hosting a new nightime summer activity series. The Wednesday Night Summer Series is free, open to the public, and family friendly. The series offers various interest groups that meet at 7 PM every Wednesday. The groups topics include Bike Riding, Table Games, Reader’s Rendezvous, and more. The […]
Bond County Health Department has partnered with local health care providers to offer free school physicals and dental visits on Wednesday and Thursday, August 3 and 4, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Back to school immunization appointments will also be available. Call the Bond County Health Department at 664-1442, ext. 126, before the schedule […]
The Creative Stitchers will meet Wednesday, August 3, at 1 PM in the Bradford Community Building. Guests are always welcome to attend.
Highland Health Care Center is hosting a Pool Deck Art Day on Wednesday, August 3rd, from 1 to 5PM at the Highland Community Pool. The first 100 people get in free!
The Bond County Fair is Thursday, August 4, to Tuesday, August 9. The carnival opens each night at 6 PM. Thursday’s events kick off the fair with Community Building Judging at 9:00 am. The poultry show is at 5 pm, the Little Miss Pageant at 6:30, and the Community Building opens to the public at […]
The Clinton County Relay For Life is having a survivor and survivors & caretakers’ dinner prior to the relay event, which will be Friday, August 5. The dinner will be at Central High School at 5 pm. The relay event will include food, fun and the special Luminaria Ceremony to honor those affected by the […]
The Bond County Fair is Thursday, August 4, to Tuesday, August 9. The carnival opens each night at 6 PM. Friday’s activities include the Beef and Steer show at 8:30 am, Farmer Appreciation Lunch from 11 to 1, Antique Farm Machinery Expo starting at noon, Sheep Show at 5, and the Nashville Nights, Fairground Lights […]
Highland’s Peanut Butter & Jam Festivals continue Friday, August 5. Hours are 11:30 AM to 1 PM and all PB&J events are held around the Highland Square. This week’s event will feature Reptile Experience. Free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and popcorn are provided and several vendors will on hand. Bring a blanket or a […]
The Highland Municipal Band summer concert series on the downtown square continues Friday, August 5. Concerts start at 8 PM.
The Bond County Fair will host a Nashville Nights, Fairground Lights concert Friday, August 5, in the grandstand. The show begins at 5:30 PM with two local openers: Than Williams of Sorento, and Connor Jones of Pocahontas. Other bands performing include Iron Horse, Jesse Cain + band, and Joshua Scott Jones, formerly of the duo […]
The Bond County Antique Machinery Club will host their 46th Annual Expo at the 2022 Bond County Fair Friday, August 5th, from noon to 8PM; Saturday, August 6th, from 10 to 8PM; and Sunday, August 7th, from 10 to noon. All brands of tractors, equipment, gas engines, trucks, implements, and horse-drawn equipment, in any condition, […]
Aviston American Legion Post 1239 will have a Fish & Chicken Fry every Friday from 4:30-7pm. There will be Cod, catfish, chicken, and more. Dine-In and Carry-out. For more information, call 228-7311.
The Clinton County Car Club will host their 4th stop on their 2022 Cruise In Tour on Friday, August 5th, from 5 to 9PM. The Cruise In will take place in St. Rose at the Wessels Market Center on 17909 St. Rose Road. BBQ, music, ice cream, and more will be available.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish picnic is Saturday, August 6, at the church in Aviston. The picnic features a chicken dinner with all the trimmings, including homemade dressing, served in air conditioned comfort from 3 to 7pm. There will be a country store, games and rides for the kids, and more.
The Lemuel Rhodes Foundation is hosting a Bingo fundraiser at the Bond County Fair in the Activity building at 5 pm Saturday, August 6. There will be 24 games, 3 cards per sheet for $10, 6 cards per sheet for $20, and 12 per sheet for $30. Over $4,000 in cash prizes. Bring your family […]
The city of Greenville will host its monthly Farmers Market on Saturday, August 6th at the Bond County Fairgrounds from 9am to 1pm. Vendors don’t have to be from Greenville to participate. Residents of Bond County or the surrounding areas are encouraged to apply for vendor space. Applications are still available online at GreenvilleIllinois.com under […]
The Bond County Fair is Thursday, August 4, to Tuesday, August 9. The carnival opens each night at 6 PM. Saturday events include the Antique Farm Machinery Tractor drive, followed by the Antique Farm Machinery Expo from 8 am to 8 pm. The Bond County Cruise-in Car Show also begins at 8, the Farmer’s Market […]
Kaskaskia College will hold an Enrollment Day at the main campus and all Education Centers on Saturday, August 6, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, for all new and continuing students needing help with admissions, advising, course registration, and financial aid for the upcoming semester. Courses for the fall 2022 semester begin on Monday, August […]
There will be a Chasing Cats Catfish Tournament Saturday, August 6, at the Keyesport Boat Ramp on Carlyle Lake. Hours are 7 AM to 2 PM. Registration beings at 6 AM with a $120 entry fee. The tournament is sponsored by Chasing Cats Outdoors, Boat Works in Keyesport, and the Keys Restaurant and Lounge in […]
Leaps of Love in Highland will be expanding their annual Night at the Races event to now be the LOL Race Weekend. Each year LOL teams up with Highland Speedway to entertain LOL families with a Meet-and-Greet session with the drivers and their cars, with carnival games in the afternoon, frog races, and dinner prior […]
There will be a come and go reception in honor of recently-retired Greenville FFA Advisor Steve Zimmerman on Saturday, August 6. It will be from 4 to 8 PM at the pork stand on the Bond County fairgrounds in Greenville. Admission to the fair is $2 per person. Food will be for sale at the […]
As part of their Silver Award project, local Girl Scouts will have a booth at the next Greenville Farmer’s market, Saturday, August 6th, from 9AM to 1PM at the Bond County Fairgrounds. The girls will have a bake sale with treats for people and man’s best friend. They’ll also be selling dog beds and pet […]
The Bond County Fair is Thursday, August 4, to Tuesday, August 9. The carnival opens each night at 6 PM. Sunday’s events include Antique Farm Machinery Expo from 9-12, rabbit show at 9:30, Bags Tourney at 12, Kiddie Pedal Pull at 1:30, Talent Show at 3, Church Service at 5, Swine Show at 5, and […]
Bond County Ag in the Classroom presents the annual Youth Livestock Auction at the Bond County Fair Monday, August 8th, starting at 7PM. The auction will be in the Hog & Sheep Show Barn, and steers, barrows, rabbits, milk, goat, and sheep will be auctioned.
The Bond County Fair is Thursday, August 4, to Tuesday, August 9. The carnival opens each night at 6 PM. Monday features Senior Citizen Bingo from 10-3, the Youth Livestock Auction at 7, and the Queen and Junior Miss Pageant beginning at 7:30 in the Grandstand. New this year, general admission and box seat tickets […]
The Bond County Fair is Thursday, August 4, to Tuesday, August 9. The carnival opens each night at 6 PM. Tuesday closes the fair with a 9 am dairy show, 7:00 PM parade, and fireworks at dusk. New this year, general admission and box seat tickets for the Grandstand events are available for purchase at […]
The Bond County Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 1 PM in the Bond County Senior Center. For more, call 334-3465.
The Sorento Food Pantry will be open Wednesday, August 10, from 9 to 11 AM. The pantry is located at 215 North Main St. in Sorento. Donations are always accepted. To schedule a donation or for more information, call Megan at 225-0794.
This year, the Greenville Free Methodist Church is hosting a new nightime summer activity series. The Wednesday Night Summer Series is free, open to the public, and family friendly. The series offers various interest groups that meet at 7 PM every Wednesday. The groups topics include Bike Riding, Table Games, Reader’s Rendezvous, and more. The […]
The American Red Cross will be having a blood drive Thursday, August 11, from 1pm to 5pm. The blood drive will take place at the Bond County Health Department in Greenville. To schedule an appointment visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Highland’s Peanut Butter & Jam Festivals continue Friday, August 12. Hours are 11:30 AM to 1 PM and all PB&J events are held around the Highland Square. Entertainment for the day will be provided by Silver Creek Bluegrass Band with special character guests. FREE peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and popcorn are provided and several […]
The Highland Municipal Band summer concert series on the downtown square continues Friday, August 12. Concerts start at 8 PM.
There will be a Car Cruise and festival over the Carlyle Lake Dam on Friday, August 12. This family friendly event will have vendors, games, auctions, a concert, and the Car Show and Cruise. All types of vehicles will be there, including classic cars, stock cars, drag cars, and custom bikes. The 1st cruise will […]
The Greenville Pinochle Club will meet for cards and a potluck Friday, August 12, at 5:30 PM in the Bradford Community Room.
Aviston American Legion Post 1239 will have a Fish & Chicken Fry every Friday from 4:30-7pm. There will be Cod, catfish, chicken, and more. Dine-In and Carry-out. For more information, call 228-7311.
The Mulberry Grove Aces will host a Golf Scramble on Saturday, August 13th, to raise money for Boys Basketball and Baseball programs. It is at the Greenville Country Club with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun and a 1:30 p.m. shotgun. Cost is $85.00 per person. Pulled pork and chicken is provided for lunch, and there will […]
St. Rose Church is hosting the St. Rose Festival Saturday, August 13th, beginning at 4PM. The festival will take place at the St. Rose Church grounds between Breese and Highland. Carry-out chicken dinners will be available from 4-7PM and Quilt Bingo will begin at 6:30PM. Various bands will provide music: St. Rose School band at […]
There will be an Outdoor Youth Day Saturday, August 13, from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Patriot’s Park in Greenville. The event is open to age 8-15. Lunch will be provided. There will be several stations for youths to visit, including a Police K9 demonstration. The program is free, but space is limited. The […]
The Carlyle Methodist Church will be having a fundraising Chicken Dinner at Pinball Palace located in the IGA Complex in Carlyle on Sunday, August 14th. Serving hours are 11AM to 2PM. Tickets are $12 per plate and can be purchased at the door. Children under 6 get in free. For additional information, contact the Carlyle […]
The 9th Annual Cardinals Baseball Luncheon will be held on Monday, August 15th, at 11:30 AM in the Donnewald Distributing Meeting Room. Doors open at 11 AM. The guests of honor will be color analyst Benjamin (Bengie) Molina and Broadcaster Polo Ascencio. The event will be emceed by WGEL’s Jeff Leidel. Admission is $20 and […]
The monthly meeting of the American Farm Heritage Museum is Tuesday, August 16, 7 o'clock at the Museum grounds. The adgenda includes preliminary results from the recent Heritage Days Show, as well as updates on the Hills Fort Rendevous September 16th thru the 18th, and more information on the Halloween display and Jack O' Lantern […]
The Live Like Lincoln Foundation will have a cookout with Wes Pourchot Thursday, August 18th, from 11 to 2PM, at the Milk House in Greenville. The cookout will celebrate Lincoln Siebert’s birthday, and as a thank you, the organization will provide a free sandwich to all law enforcement officers that stop by!
Silver Creek Quail Forever Chapter 3129 is offering a hunter safety course at the Summerfield Lions Club in Summerfield. The course will be held on Friday, Aug. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided on Friday; lunch and drinks […]
The 74th Grantfork Homecoming, sponsored by Grantfork Volunteer Firefighters, will be Friday and Saturday, on August 19th and the 20th. It will be all-day and take place at Fireman’s Park. On both nights, a parade will start at 6:30 PM and a free dance night at 8PM. Music will be provided by Money Shot on […]
Aviston American Legion Post 1239 will have a Fish & Chicken Fry every Friday from 4:30-7pm. There will be Cod, catfish, chicken, and more. Dine-In and Carry-out. For more information, call 228-7311.
The Sons of Service are hosting an Honor Flight Ride Saturday, August 20th. Sign up is from 10 am to noon at the Keyesport American Legion. All vehicles are welcome to participate. Bikes and Jeeps will ride across the Dam at Carlyle Lake. Special guests Mike and Bob from the hit show “Counting Cars” will […]
There will be a Pitch for Cancer Research Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser Saturday, August 20, from 1-5 p.m. at Trenton Community Park, Trenton. Prizes will be awarded to the top four team finishers. Food, beer and drinks will be available for purchase. It is being held in memory of Helen Andersen and Ashley Furlong, both who […]
Central Community High School’s class of 1982 is holding a 40-year reunion on Saturday, Aug. 20, at St. Rose Development Club in St. Rose. Happy hour begins at 5 p.m.; dinner/dessert at 6 p.m.; announcements 7:30 p.m.; music and fun until midnight. Cost is $25 per person; RSVP by Aug. 1 for catering count. Checks […]
Shining Star Day Care Center, located in the Greenville First Presbyterian church, is hosting a Wes Pourchot cookout fundraiser and open house on Saturday, August 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wes will have his usual menu of pork chop, chicken, bratwurst, and porkburger sandwiches, plus hot dogs. Those attending can also tour the […]
The Sugar Creek Township Fire Protection District will have their 7th annual Firefighter Challenge at the Trenton Fest on Saturday, August 20th, at 7PM. The challenge includes a hose roll, water fight, and tug of war. Other Saturday events include a parade at 5, food & drinks, live music, and other festivities. To enter your […]
The Sorento Baptist Church will have a chicken dinner Saturday, August 20, from 3 to 7 PM at the church. $10 for adults and $6 for children six and under. For more, call 217-556-9764.
The Sons of American Legion will be hosting their 6th annual Testicle Festival at the Keyesport American Legion Post 1994 Sunday, August 21, from 2 to 6 PM. They’ll be service bull, boar, and ram with fries, and Doug’s famous mushrooms. Chicken strips and fries will also be available. Dine in or carryout. Live music […]
Breakfast in the Park will be held Sunday, August 21, from 8-11 a.m. in Schoendienst Park in Germantown. The menu features ham, eggs, pancakes, sausage plus biscuits & gravy. All meals are served as carryout. Drive-thru and walk-up available. To eat at the park, there will be ample seating under the pavilion and tents, plus […]
Applications for new bricks on Veterans Day at the Bond County Veterans Memorial are being accepted through August 31. The bricks honor Bond County veterans. The memorial is located on the west side of the courthouse lawn. Applications are available at local banks, the Bond County Clerk’s Office, the Bond County Courthouse, several local businesses, […]
There will be a Battle of the Badges American Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, August 23, from 1 to 5 PM at the Greenville Fire Station on Harris Avenue. You are asked to make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org.
The Greenville Garden Club will take a trip to tour The Gardens at SIU-Edwardsville Tuesday, August 23. The group will meet in the Greenville First United Methodist Church parking lot to carpool and will depart at 9 AM. The group will have lunch in Edwardsville as well.
The annual Rural Church meeting of the Bond County Historical and Genealogical Societies will be Thursday, August 25, at the Woburn Baptist Church, north of Greenville. It will be a potluck dinner starting at 6 PM and church members will provide the meat entrée and drinks. The program will follow at 7 PM and will […]
Renner Stock Farms in Belleville will host a “100 Years of Horsepower Show & Exhibit” Thursday, August 25, through Saturday, August 27, starting at 9 AM each day. The show will feature muscle, tandem, and classic 4-wheel drive tractors. Events and activities will include field demonstrations, threshing, a sawmill, a shingle mill, rock crushing, a […]
Highland VFW Post 5694 will be having a fish fry on Fridays, from 4-7 PM. There will be Fish, Chicken, Shrimp, and Sides. Carryout and limited indoor dining available. For more information, call 654-6367.
The Carlyle Farmer’s Market is at the VFW on Friday, August 26 from 5 to 7:30 PM. Vendors will have a selection of fresh produce, hand-made crafts, and other goods to sell.
Aviston American Legion Post 1239 will have a Fish & Chicken Fry every Friday from 4:30-7pm. There will be Cod, catfish, chicken, and more. Dine-In and Carry-out. For more information, call 228-7311.
HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundation will host a Golf Classic on Friday, August 26th, at the Bent Oak Golf Course in Breese. Cost varies on sponsorships and player opportunities. Morning registration is at 6:30 a.m. with a 7:30 a.m. start time. Afternoon registration is at 12:00 p.m. with a 1:00 p.m. start time. Sponsorships, players and […]
Friends of Whispering pines of Clinton County are planning a 60’s themed Fundraiser on Saturday, August 27, at Hondo’s Sports bar & Grill in Bartelso with food, drinks & live music. There will be a silent auction from 6 to 8 PM and a live auction at 8:30 PM. All proceeds will go to renovation […]
DeMoulin Museum will have their 5th annual Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast on Saturday, August 27th from 8 to 10:30AM. The breakfast will be at the museum, 205 S. Prairie St., in Greenville. Costs are $7 per person, $4 for 5 to 12-year-old kids, and free for kids under 5. Serving biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, […]
There will be an Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Course Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28, in the Bond County Memorial VFW Post 1377. Saturday hours are 8 AM to 5 PM and Sunday is 8 AM to noon. Reservations are required. For more information, call Jack at 977-4567.
The Girl Scouts will host a fall registration ice cream social on Saturday, August 27th, from 1 to 3PM. It will take place in the small gym at the First Christian Church in Greenville. An ice cream sundae bar, activities, crafts, prizes, and information about being a Girl Scout will be available!
The 120th Annual McKendree Chapel Cemetery Picnic is Saturday, August 27, starting at 4:30 PM. A chicken supper will be served and the event will also feature entertainment, live music, games, and more. The grounds are located three miles west of Keyesport. For more call Lisa at 267-9905.
The Vandalia Moose Lodge is sponsoring an Illinois Concealed Carry Course Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28, from 8 AM to 4 PM at the Moose Lodge Hall. Cost is $150 per person or $250 per couple, $100 for veterans, and $50 for re-certification. A FOID card is not required to attend. You can […]
The Sorento Food Pantry will be open Saturday, August 27, from 9 to 11 AM. The pantry is located at 215 North Main St. in Sorento. Donations are always accepted. To schedule a donation or for more information, call Megan at 225-0794.
The Grand Squares of Greenville have a club square dance on the fourth Sunday of every month from 2 to 4 PM in the Bradford Community Building. All square dancers are invited. For more, call 664-3004.
The 94th annual Kleinik Family Reunion will be Sunday, August 28, with a potluck at 12 noon. The gathering will be in the Main Pavilion at Patriot’s Park. Bring your own table service, a covered dish, and a lawn chair.
The Friends of the Greenville Public Library are having a fundraiser Tuesday, August 30, from 4 to 8 PM at the Greenville Huddle House. Volunteers will be greeting customers, getting drinks, and washing dishes. A percentage of sales will be donated by Huddle House to the Greenville Public Library.
Kaskaskia College will host an ImpactLife Blood Center blood drive Tuesday, August 30, from 10 AM to 4 PM on the KC main campus. You are asked to make an appointment by calling 545-3479 or online at https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/116479?_ga=2.38529696.242946992.1661269382-27594520.1643134300. For more, visit BloodCenter.org or find Impact Life Blood Center on social media.
The Bond County Recovery Council and HSHS Holy Family Hospital are partnering for the Council’s second annual Overdose Awareness Event Wednesday, August 31, from 6 to 8 PM on the Bond County Courthouse lawn in Greenville. There will be free BBQ, snacks and bottled water. The event will also offer informational booths, guest speakers, and […]
