WGEL Community Calendar
Week of Events
Pocahontas Memorial Day Programs
The Pocahontas American Legion will have Memorial Day programs on Sunday and Monday, May 28 and 29. There will be a program Sunday, May 28, at 1 PM in Robinson Cemetery. A program will be held on the Pocahontas Square Monday, May 29, starting at 11 AM. For more, call 669-2893.
Greenville Pickleball Club
The Greenville Pickleball Club hosts games and lessons for beginner to intermediate players on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings 8:30-10:30 AM at the Greenville University Rec Center. There is no cost to play and new players are welcome anytime. Extra pickleball paddles are available and walk-in lessons are now given on Monday mornings. For […]
Memorial Day Program In Greenville
The annual Memorial Day program at Montrose Cemetery in Greenville will be Monday, May 29, at 10 a.m. in front of the mausoleum. Prior to the ceremony, the Greenville Municipal Band will perform at 9:45 AM. Attendees are urged to bring a lawn chair. The mausoleum will be open just before the program and after […]
Montrose Mausoleum Open
The Montrose Abbey at Montrose Cemetery in Greenville will be open to the public Monday, May 29 from 9:30 to 11:30am in conjunction with the annual Memorial Day program. Built in 1914, the mausoleum is noted for its beautiful stained-glass windows and other architectural features. A guide will be present to answer questions about the […]
Memorial Day Cookout VFW Post 1377
Wes and friends will have a Memorial Day Cookout on Monday, May 29 from 11am to 2pm at the VFW Post on 4th Street in Greenville to benefit Volunteers for Vets and the VFW Post 1377 Auxiliary. Dine in and carryout, there will be pork steak, chops, green beans, potato salad, and more. $12 for […]
Additional Greenville Veterans Day Details
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, AMVETS Post 140 will have their Flag Changing Ceremony on the courthouse lawn at 9 AM. Flags will be replaced and displayed at half-staff till noon. After the changing of the flags a brief presentation will take place awarding AMVETS Scholarships to local students. After the presentation the procession […]
Farmers Market On The Highland Town Square
The Highland Farmers Market will be open from 4 to 8 PM every Tuesday from May 16 – September 26 on the Highland Town Square. For more, call 651-1386 or visit HighlandIL.gov.
Greenville Pickleball Club
The Greenville Pickleball Club hosts games and lessons for beginner to intermediate players on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings 8:30-10:30 AM at the Greenville University Rec Center. There is no cost to play and new players are welcome anytime. Extra pickleball paddles are available and walk-in lessons are now given on Monday mornings. For […]
FBC Clothing Closet
The First Baptist Church of Greenville’s Clothing Closet will be open every Tuesday from 9 AM to noon and Thursdays from 1 to 4 PM. The Clothing Closet is open and free to the community.
Living Free 12-Step Recovery Meetings
There is a Living Free 12-Step Recovery program every Tuesday at 6 PM at the Tamalco Christian Church in Keyesport. The meeting is open to everyone and is sponsored by the Bond County Recovery Council. For more, call 381-0831.
Pinochle At The Bond County Senior Center
The Bond County Senior Center will host a group to play Pinochle every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. All seniors are welcome to play. For more, call 664-1465.
Wilhour & Niemerg Tele-Town Hall
State Representatives Blaine Wilhour and Adam Niemerg will host a joint telephone town hall event Thursday, June 1, at 6 PM. Constituents will be able to call in to the live event and ask questions about the state budget or any other state issue. You can participate by calling 888-231-5462.
Celebrate Recovery Meetings In Greenville
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program meets every Thursday from 5:45-8:15 PM at the Greenville Free Methodist Church FMY Room. The group is open to everyone. For more, call 664-2584 or visit CelebrateRecovery.com.
Muny Band At The Simple Room
You are invited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Simple Room, Bond County’s Youth Development Center in Greenville, Thursday, June 1, starting at 6 PM. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy an ice cream sandwich during the 7 PM Greenville Municipal Band concert on the Simple Room lawn.
Our Redeemer Donut Dollies Fundraiser
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will have a Donut Dollies fundraiser Thursday, June 1, from 7 to 11 AM, at the corner of South Third Street and Harris Avenue in Greenville.
Greenville Pickleball Club
The Greenville Pickleball Club hosts games and lessons for beginner to intermediate players on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings 8:30-10:30 AM at the Greenville University Rec Center. There is no cost to play and new players are welcome anytime. Extra pickleball paddles are available and walk-in lessons are now given on Monday mornings. For […]
FBC Clothing Closet
The First Baptist Church of Greenville’s Clothing Closet will be open every Tuesday from 9 AM to noon and Thursdays from 1 to 4 PM. The Clothing Closet is open and free to the community.
Finding Freedom AA Meetings
The Bond County Recovery Council sponsors Finding Freedom Alcoholics Anonymous meetings every Thursday at 12:30 PM at the Bond County Senior Center on Harris Avenue in Greenville. The meetings are open to anyone in recovery. For more, call 381-0831.
Dominoes At Bond County Senior Center
The Bond County Senior Center will host a group to play Mexican Train Dominoes every Thursday at 10:30 AM. All seniors are welcome to play. For more, call 664-1465.
30th Annual Gerald Turley Award Reception RSVP Deadline
The 30th Annual Gerald Turley Memorial Award Reception, recognizing this year’s award winner, Sharon Ahern, will be Thursday, June 8 at 7 PM in the Sure Stay Banquet Hall behind Los Amigos II in Greenville. Doors open at 6:30 PM. You are asked to RSVP by Thursday, June 1, by calling 664-0972.
Donut Day At Bond County Sr. Center
Friday, June 2, is National Donut Day. The Bond County Senior Center will be celebrating with free donuts. All seniors are invited to stop by to enjoy a donut and visit!
Aviston American Legion Fish & Chicken Fry
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.
Highland VFW Fish Fry
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.
Greenville Pickleball Club
The Greenville Pickleball Club hosts games and lessons for beginner to intermediate players on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings 8:30-10:30 AM at the Greenville University Rec Center. There is no cost to play and new players are welcome anytime. Extra pickleball paddles are available and walk-in lessons are now given on Monday mornings. For […]
Coffeen City Wide Yard Sales
Citywide Yard Sales in Coffeen will be Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3. Maps will be available at City Hall, Security National Bank, the post office, Dollar General, Casey’s, White’s Variety Store, and That Resale Place in Coffeen. To sign up and have your sale listed on the map, call City Hall at 217-534-2216.
Coffeen City Clean Up Day
The City of Coffeen will have Clean Up Days on Friday, June 2, and Saturday, June 3. Coffeen residents can take items to be disposed of to the City Maintenance Building between 7 AM and 8 PM Friday and between 7 AM and 3 PM Saturday. For more, including a list of items that will […]
Fourth Fest Cookout AMVETS
Wes and friends will have a cookout Friday, June 2nd from 10am to 2pm at the Milk House parking lot. There will be pork burgers, chops, brats, chicken, and more. Proceeds support AMVETS Post 140 and the Fourth Fest. For delivery call 830-4549.
Greenville Pinochle Club
The Greenville Pinochle Club will have a potluck and play cards on the first Friday of each month. The group meets at 5:30 PM in the Bradford National Bank Community Room.
Museum Day In Greenville
Saturday, June 3, is Museum Day in Greenville. The Bock Sculpture Museum, Bond County Museum, DeMoulin Museum, the One Room School Museum, and the American Farm Heritage Museum will be open from 9 AM to 2 PM. Free transportation will be provided to all locations. Shuttle parking will be at the American Farm Heritage Museum […]
Livingston Streetfest Association Mouse Races
The Livingston Streetfest Association will have Mouse Races Saturday, June 3, starting at 2 PM. The event will be in Livingston Park, under the big pavilion. Admission is $15 per couple and $10 per single. You must be 21 and older to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. There will be live […]
Monthly Farmer’s Market In Greenville
There will be a Farmer’s Market along Second and Main Streets on the Greenville Square on the first Saturday of each month, through October. Hours are 8 AM to noon. Each market features local produce, crafters, entertainment, and more. For additional information, visit the Freckled Press page on Facebook.
Fallen Officers Car Show
There will be a Fallen Officer’s Car Show Saturday, June 3, around the Greenville Square. Registration is from 8 to 10 AM and costs $20. Awards will be presented from 2 to 3 PM. There will also be a dunk tank and other fundraising activities. All proceeds will benefit local law enforcement.
St. Augustine Rummage Sale Donations
St. Augustine Parish Center in Breese will have a rummage sale Thursday, June 15, from 4 to 8 PM; Friday, June 16, from 4 to 6 PM; and Saturday, June 17, from 9 AM to noon. Saturday is a $4 brown bag sale all day. Donated items may be dropped off Saturday , June 3, […]
Pro Wrestling At Highland VFW
The Highland VFW will host a Pro Wrestling EPK event Saturday, June 3. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the matches begin at 7 PM. Front row tickets are $20 and general admission is $15 and are available at the VFW. For more, call 806-4656.
Coffeen City Wide Yard Sales
Citywide Yard Sales in Coffeen will be Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3. Maps will be available at City Hall, Security National Bank, the post office, Dollar General, Casey’s, White’s Variety Store, and That Resale Place in Coffeen. To sign up and have your sale listed on the map, call City Hall at 217-534-2216.
Coffeen City Clean Up Day
The City of Coffeen will have Clean Up Days on Friday, June 2, and Saturday, June 3. Coffeen residents can take items to be disposed of to the City Maintenance Building between 7 AM and 8 PM Friday and between 7 AM and 3 PM Saturday. For more, including a list of items that will […]
Dancing For Doll Dance Showcase
You’re invited to a dance showcase to benefit Ambrea Doll, who has bene diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, on Saturday, June 3, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM in the Bond County Unit 2 High School gym. Dancers from Fusion Dance Center, the Vandalia Performing Arts Center, and Heavenly Rhythm Dance Studio will perform. Admission is a […]
St. Gertrude’s Church Chicken Dinner
St. Gertrude’s Church in Grantfork will have a carryout chicken dinner with limited dine-in seating Sunday, June 4, from 11 AM to 4 PM. All dinners are $13.
Greenville Gymnastics Enrollment Open
Greenville Gymnastics Center is conducting online registration now for their June Preschool Gymnastics and All Recreational Camps for ages 6-14. For more, visit the Greenville Gymnastics Center Facebook page.
St. Augustine Rummage Sale Donations
St. Augustine Parish Center in Breese will have a rummage sale Thursday, June 15, from 4 to 8 PM; Friday, June 16, from 4 to 6 PM; and Saturday, June 17, from 9 AM to noon. Saturday is a $4 brown bag sale all day. Donated items may be dropped off Saturday , June 3, […]
Country Singer Jamie Nattier At DeMoulin Museum
Traditional country singer-songwriter Jamie Nattier of Patoka will perform a free concert Sunday, June 4, at 1:30 PM at the DeMoulin Museum in Greenville. Nattier will perform classics plus songs from his new album. Free refreshments will be available. The DeMoulin Museum is located at 205 S. Prairie Street in Greenville. For more, call 664-4115.