WGEL Community Calendar
Week of Events
Marine Corps League Toys For Tots Collection
The local detachment of the Marine Corps League, Lincoln Land Leathernecks #1174 of Greenville, is collecting toys and financial donations for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drive. The Leathernecks will have collection boxes at their food stand at Daniken’s Tree Farm every weekend through Sunday, December 11.
MG American Legion Christmas Toy Auction
The annual Mulberry Grove American Legion Christmas Toy Auction will be Monday, December 5 at 6 PM in the Mulberry Grove Community Building. Thomas Factory Outlet will auction toys, games, dolls, bikes, and more. Proceeds benefit the Mulberry Grove American Legion.
Garden Club Christmas Party
The Greenville Garden Club will have their Christmas party Tuesday, December 6, at 6 PM in the Bradford Community Building. Bring a plate of Christmas cookies to share, a wrapped ornament to exchange, and there will be plenty of games and activities.
St. Lawrence Gift Wrapping
The youth at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Greenville will offer gift wrapping services on Wednesday, November 23; December 7; and December 14, from 6 to 7:30 PM in the church gym. The cost is a free will donation and all proceeds will benefit the youth group’s 2023 Catholic Heart Workcamp missions trip to New […]
Be A Santa To A Senior
The Bond County Senior Center is hosting a “Be A Santa To A Senior” campaign to provide a gift to each senior who receives Meals on Wheels. Each senior’s gift request or requests are written on a “Be A Santa To A Senior” paper Christmas bulb. The bulbs are located at Bradford National Bank, the […]
Food Pantry
The Sorento Food Pantry will be open Wednesday, December 7, 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.
Bond Co Hospice Christmas Memorial
Bond County Hospice will have their annual Christmas Memorial in honor of and in memory of all those lost over the past year. It will be Thursday, December 8, at 6 PM in the Greenville First Christian Church. Everyone in the community who has lost a loved one is invited. There will be a program, […]
Project Parenting Holiday Reading Night
A holiday-themed family reading night is being provided by Bond County Project Parenting, via Google Meet, Thursday, December 8, from 7 to 8 PM. Participants are urged to wear pajamas. Several stories and a goodnight song will be shared. This is for any Bond County family with a child under three years of age. RSVP […]
GU Marching Band Showcase
Greenville University’s Marching Panther Regiment will showcase the “Marching Band Spectacular”, Friday, December 9, at 7 PM in the Whitlock Recital Hall. The event is an indoor concert highlighting favorite game time prep tunes as well as the marching band’s 2022 field show, titled “Colors”. The concert will include special performances by the color guard […]
Pleasant Mound Community Center Meeting
The Pleasant Mound Community Center meeting will be Friday, December 9, at 6:30 PM. Sandwiches and cookies will be served and there will be a $2 gift exchange.
Moore Family Christmas Open House
Once again this year, John and Esther Moore, of Greenville, will open their home during the holidays, inviting community members to enjoy a variety of Christmas lights, displays, interactive experiences and more. This year’s open house will take place Friday and Saturday, December 9 and 10, and December 16 and 17, from 6 to 9 […]
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.
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.
KC Foundation Gala
The Kaskaskia College Foundation is hosting its KC Royale-themed winter gala Saturday, December 10 at the Aviston American Legion Hall. Proceeds will be used to support Kaskaskia College students, and in part, they will benefit underserved students in the KC Now program. To purchase tickets to the event, visit Kaskaskia.edu/winter-gala. Sponsors are still being accepted. […]
Greenville KC Pancake & Sausage Day
The Greenville Knights of Columbus whole hog all you can eat Pancake & Sausage Day is Saturday, December 10, from 7 AM to 2 PM, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. $10 for adults, $5 for children age 5-12, and little ones under 5 eat free. Tickets are available at Bradford National Bank in advance or […]
Heartland Community Chorus Christmas Concert
The Heartland Community Chorus, celebrating its 10th season, will present their annual Christmas Concert with performances at 7:30 pm Saturday, December 10 and 3:00 pm Sunday, December 11 at the newly renovated St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland. The concert will include traditional Christmas favorites as well as nontraditional numbers. For more, call 210-8711.
A Very GU Christmas At The Factory Theatre
After a long pause, the Factory Theatre Players are returning to the stage for A Very GU Christmas – A Christmas Revue on Saturday, December 10, oat the Factory Theater on Harris Avenue in Greenville. Doors open for the program at 6:30 and the show starts at 7. GU Students will perform holiday favorites. Tickets […]
VFW Milk & Cookies With Santa
The Bond County Memorial VFW Post 1377 in Greenville invites you to enjoy Milk and Cookies with Santa Saturday, December 10, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the post home on South Fourth Street in Greenville. Gift bags and presents will be given to the kids who attend. The event is sponsored by Volunteers […]
Bond County CEO Christmas Market
Bond County CEO members are inviting area residents to shop and celebrate the holiday at the CEO Christmas Market this Saturday, December 10, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the American Farm Heritage Museum. There will be 38 vendors at the market, along with a coloring contest for the kids, a variety of food […]
Carlyle Christian Church Santa’s Hut
The Carlyle Christian Church Outreach program presents Santa’s Hut, an opportunity for youth ages 3 to 15, to do Christmas shopping for their family members free of charge, Saturday, December 10, from 9 AM to noon. The church is located at 1025 Lake Road in Carlyle.
St John’s UCC Cookie Sale
St. John’s United Church of Christ in Breese will have their annual cookie sale on Saturday, Dec. 10, starting at 8 a.m. in the church hall.
Sunday Fun Day Benefit For Kirk Essenpreis
There will be a Sunday Fun Day benefit for Kirk Essenpreis Sunday, December 11, at the Schwarz Barn in Highland. Doors open at 1 PM, a chicken dinner begins at 2, and live music from Oak Harbor will start at 2:30 PM. It’s all you can eat chicken while supplies last – you bring your […]
BoCo Area Theater Auditions
For the first time, Bond County Area Theater, or B-CAT, is performing a winter musical review. All second through eighth grade students are invited to participate. Auditions are Sunday, December 11, at the Fusion Dance Center in Greenville. Rehearsals will be January 8-13 at the Greenville SMART Center. The performance will be January 14 & […]
ClinCo Historical Society Christmas Program
The Clinton County Historical Society will continue to celebrate the holiday season on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m., with a Christmas program. The Prairie Travelers will play traditional carols as well as original songs for everyone’s enjoyment. There will be Christmas cookies and desserts after the performance. Admission is free.