WGEL Community Calendar
Week of Events
Bond Co. Humane Society Brick Sales
The deadline to purchase a brick for display at the Bond County Humane Society is Friday, March 31. Bricks can honor or memorialize pets or anyone else. There are two sizes to choose from. A 4X8 brick is $75 and 8X8 bricks are $150. For more info and an application, visit the Bond County Humane […]
BCSWCD Harold Gehrig Scholarship
The Bond County Soil & Water Conservation District and Bond County Agriculture in the classroom programs are accepting applications for the Dr. Harold W. Gehrig Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is for students currently enrolled in college that are majoring in agriculture, natural resources, or veterinary medicine. Applicants must have graduated from Greenville or Mulberry Grove […]
Knights of Columbus Sausage Sale
The Greenville Knights of Columbus are selling bulk whole hog sausage links. Six links are now $5 per bag. To place an order, call Joe at 292-4519.
CPR Class
In recognition of February as American Heart Month, the Highland-Pierron Fire Department will host a CPR class Monday, February 13, at 6 PM at the firehouse on Iberg Road in Highland. The class is presented in partnership with the Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund. The course is free, but space is limited. For information or to […]
Clinton Co SWCD Fish Sale
The annual Clinton County Spring Fish Sale is underway. The deadline to submit orders for Triploid Grass Carp is Thursday, March 2. The deadline to submit all other orders and payments is Thursday, March 9. Fish sale pickup will be Thursday, March 16, at Noon behind the Breese USDA building. Please do NOT show up […]
McKay Napa Auto Parts Farm Dinner Carlyle
McKay Napa Auto Parts is hosting a Farm Dinner Monday, February 13, at the Carlyle VFW Hall. Doors open at 5 PM with dinner served at 6. Farmers who would like to attend should RSVP by calling 217-324-3971, ext. 2013.
Lincoln Land Leathernecks Scholarships
The Marine Corps League Lincoln Land Leathernecks Detachment 1174 of Greenville will award four educational grants of $500 each to 2023 high school seniors in Bond, Clinton, Fayette, Madison and St. Clair Counties. Applications are available by calling 314-277-7565. Applications must be in by May 15 and winners will be notified by letter.
Valentine’s For Seniors Card Drive In Highland
Highland City Councilwoman Sarah Sloan is sponsoring a Valentines For Seniors Card Drive through February 13. The cards will be distributed to assisted living and long term care centers in the Highland area. Cards may be dropped off at the Highland Chamber Office on Main Street through Monday, February 13.
Greenville Pickleball Club
The Greenville Pickleball Club hosts games for beginner to intermediate players regularly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30 AM at the Greenville University Rec Center. Starting in March, pickleball will resume on Saturday mornings as well. There is no cost to play and new players are welcome anytime. Extra pickleball […]
Library Program At Senior Center
The Bond County Senior Center will host a presentation by the Greenville Public Library Monday, February 13, at 12:30 PM. Attendees can find out more about the programs and services the library has to offer. To reserve your spot, call 664-1465.
Winter Coat Drive
A Bond County Community Winter Coat Drive is underway through Tuesday, February 28. Drop off locations include IGA, SIUA Insurance, the FNB Community Bank, Wayne’s Market, and the Kingsbury Park District Office in Greenville. New or gently used coats are requested for boys and girls in sizes for ages 3-18. The coats will be distributed […]
Greenville Optimist Scholarships
Two $1000 scholarships will be offered this year by the Greenville Optimist Club; the Optimist General Scholarship in Memory of Kathyrn Holzhauer and the Bill Wise Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must be members of the Bond County Community Unit 2 graduating class of 2023. Students entering a field of study that emphasizes working with youth will […]
Bond Co. Humane Society Brick Sales
The deadline to purchase a brick for display at the Bond County Humane Society is Friday, March 31. Bricks can honor or memorialize pets or anyone else. There are two sizes to choose from. A 4X8 brick is $75 and 8X8 bricks are $150. For more info and an application, visit the Bond County Humane […]
Project Parenting Valentine’s Day Play Group
The Bond County Project Parenting program is sponsoring a play group activity on Valentine’s Day, February 14. It will be at 10 AM in the Greenville Free Methodist Church. The event is open to Bond County families with a child under age three. Those interested in the Valentine Playgroup should go to the Project Parenting […]
BCSWCD Harold Gehrig Scholarship
The Bond County Soil & Water Conservation District and Bond County Agriculture in the classroom programs are accepting applications for the Dr. Harold W. Gehrig Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is for students currently enrolled in college that are majoring in agriculture, natural resources, or veterinary medicine. Applicants must have graduated from Greenville or Mulberry Grove […]
Knights of Columbus Sausage Sale
The Greenville Knights of Columbus are selling bulk whole hog sausage links. Six links are now $5 per bag. To place an order, call Joe at 292-4519.
Clinton Co SWCD Fish Sale
The annual Clinton County Spring Fish Sale is underway. The deadline to submit orders for Triploid Grass Carp is Thursday, March 2. The deadline to submit all other orders and payments is Thursday, March 9. Fish sale pickup will be Thursday, March 16, at Noon behind the Breese USDA building. Please do NOT show up […]
Bond County Senior Center Valentine’s Day Popcorn & Movie
The Bond County Senior Center will have a Valentines’ Day Popcorn & Movie event Tuesday, February 14, starting at 12:30 PM. They’ll be showing “Love In the Afternoon”, starring Audrey Hepburn and Gary Cooper. All seniors are welcome. For more, call 664-1465.
Lincoln Land Leathernecks Scholarships
The Marine Corps League Lincoln Land Leathernecks Detachment 1174 of Greenville will award four educational grants of $500 each to 2023 high school seniors in Bond, Clinton, Fayette, Madison and St. Clair Counties. Applications are available by calling 314-277-7565. Applications must be in by May 15 and winners will be notified by letter.
Greenville Pickleball Club
The Greenville Pickleball Club hosts games for beginner to intermediate players regularly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30 AM at the Greenville University Rec Center. Starting in March, pickleball will resume on Saturday mornings as well. There is no cost to play and new players are welcome anytime. Extra pickleball […]
Winter Coat Drive
A Bond County Community Winter Coat Drive is underway through Tuesday, February 28. Drop off locations include IGA, SIUA Insurance, the FNB Community Bank, Wayne’s Market, and the Kingsbury Park District Office in Greenville. New or gently used coats are requested for boys and girls in sizes for ages 3-18. The coats will be distributed […]
Greenville Optimist Scholarships
Two $1000 scholarships will be offered this year by the Greenville Optimist Club; the Optimist General Scholarship in Memory of Kathyrn Holzhauer and the Bill Wise Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must be members of the Bond County Community Unit 2 graduating class of 2023. Students entering a field of study that emphasizes working with youth will […]
Impact Life Blood Drive In Trenton
There will be an ImpactLife Blood Center blood drive Wednesday, February 15, from 1-5 p.m. at Deien Chevrolet in Trenton. All presenting donors will receive an electronic gift card or T-shirt. To schedule an appointment, call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401 or visit BloodCenter.org and use sponsor code 10856.
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.
Greenville Pickleball Club
The Greenville Pickleball Club hosts games for beginner to intermediate players regularly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30 AM at the Greenville University Rec Center. Starting in March, pickleball will resume on Saturday mornings as well. There is no cost to play and new players are welcome anytime. Extra pickleball […]
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.
St. Damian Mexican Fish Fry
The St. Damian Altar Sodality Mexican fish fry is Friday, February 17, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM in the Damiansville School gym. Dine-in or carry-out. There will be a mariachi band between 5 and 7 PM and Kevin Zurliene will provide music after 7:30. There will be plenty of fundraising activities to benefit the Damiansville […]
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 for beginner to intermediate players regularly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30 AM at the Greenville University Rec Center. Starting in March, pickleball will resume on Saturday mornings as well. There is no cost to play and new players are welcome anytime. Extra pickleball […]
Tri Township Library Book Sale
Tri Township Library in Troy will have a Book Sale Saturday, February 18, from 9 AM to noon. Book donations are accepted during the sale and on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 8 PM. The sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more, call 667-2133.
Sorento Baptist Church Spaghetti Dinner
Sorento Baptist Church will have a spaghetti dinner Saturday, February 18, from 2 to 6 PM. Adults are $10, kids six and under are $5. The church is located at 206 West Taylor Street in Sorento.
Highland Lions Trivia Night
The Highland Lions Club will have a Trivia Night Saturday, February 18, at Woodmen Hall on US Rt. 40. Doors open at 6 PM, trivia starts at 7. Admission is $15 per person, for tables of 8-10 people. Popcorn and soft drinks will be available or you can bring your own drinks. There will also […]
Greenville FMY Trivia Night
The FMY Youth Group at the Free Methodist Church in Greenville will have a Trivia Night Saturday, February 18, in the church Youth Room. Doors open at 5:30 PM and trivia begins at 6. $100 per team, with a maximum of ten players. Snack and drinks will be available for purchase and there will be […]
Highland Music School Note-Able Beginnings
The Highland Music School will begin Note-able Beginnings Early Childhood Music classes for ages 0 to 5 years and their parents or caregivers. The winter session for ages birth to 3 will be every Saturday in February from 10 to 10:45 AM. The session for ages 4 and 5, not yet in kindergarten, will be […]
Amateur Radio Class & Testing
The Okaw Valley Amateur Radio club will host a beginning level technician amateur radio class and testing on Saturday, February 18 and 25, from 8 AM to 4:30 PM each day. The class will be available over Zoom or in person at the Greenville SMART Center. The course is free, but there is a $14 […]
Keyesport Food Pantry
The Keyesport Food Pantry is open on the third Saturday of every month, from 9 to 11 AM, at the Keyesport United Methodist Church. There are no income requirements. For more, call 616-5013.
Bartelso K of C Chicken Dinner
The Bartelso Knights of Columbus will hold a chicken dinner on Sunday, February 19, at the St. Cecilia Parish Center in Bartelso. The drive-thru only dinner can be picked up between 11 AM and 5 PM.
Marine UCC Chicken Dinner
Marine United Church of Christ will have a sit-down all-you-can-eat chicken dinner Sunday, February 19, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Moose Lodge in Edwardsville. $12 for adults, $6 for children. For more, call 887-4465.
Highland Masonic Old Swiss Sausage Supper
The Highland Masonic Lodge #583 69th annual Old Swiss Sausage Supper will be Sunday, February 19, from 10:30 AM to 3 PM at the Highland Masonic Temple on Ninth St. Drive through or carryout only, no indoor dining. Meals are $12 each. Sausage orders will be accepted day of the event for delivery in 2 […]