WGEL Community Calendar
Week of Events
Cram The Car At HSHS Holy Family Hospital
HSHS Home Care Illinois is holding their annual “Cram the Car” food drive Monday, February 20, from 10 AM to 2 PM, to benefit the Bond County Weekend Backpack Program to help those struggling with food insecurity. An HSHS Home Care Illinois branded car will be parked on the HSHS Holy Family Hospital campus in […]
Amelia Mugavero At DeMoulin Museum
The DeMoulin Museum in Greenville will host a free program with Amelia Mugavero, morning traffic anchor for Fox 2 Now, on Monday, February 20, at 1 PM. Doors open at 12:45 PM and seating is first come, first served. Amelia will talk about her background as a world champion baton twirler and as a Featured […]
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 […]
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 […]
Marine HCE Meeting
The Marine Unit of Home & Community Education will meet Tuesday, February 21, at 7 PM in the Marine Activity Center Building. The Lesson for Living, entitled “Lesson from Cereal Boxes”, will be given by Maxine Hurst and Shirley Dietz. Visitors are welcome.
AFHM Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of the American Farm Heritage Museum is this evening at 7 o'clock at the Museum grounds. Come and submit your RSVP for the upcoming Annual Fundraising Banquet on March 4th, and hear about the arrangements for our newest event, the Outdoor Life & Sportsman's Flea Market on Sunday March 12th. All are […]
Aviston Legion Ash Wednesday Fish Fry
Aviston American Legion will have an Ash Wednesday fish fry on Wednesday, February 22, from 4:30 to 7 PM. There will cod, catfish, shrimp, sides, and more. Dine in or carryout. The downstairs bar will be open for beverages. For more, call 830-0143.
KPD Drop In Play
The Kingsbury Park District is hosting Drop In Play for kids who are walking through age 5. Sessions will be held February 22 and 27 and Mondays and Wednesdays in March from 9 to 10:30 AM at the KPD office on Rt. 40. Each session is $2 per child.
10th Annual Dave Marti Memorial Fish Fry
The 10th Annual Dave Marti Memorial Fish Fry will be Wednesday, February 22, from 4 to 7 PM in the Posch Center at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Greenville. The meal is carryout only. It’s sponsored by the Greenville Fire Protection district Volunteers and proceeds will benefit Backstoppers.
18th Annual AFHM Fundraising Banquet
The 18th Annual American Farm Heritage Museum Fundraising Banquet will be Saturday, March 4, at the museum. A wine and cheese reception will begin at 5 PM and the banquet follows at 6 PM. The evening includes a catered meal, an auction, and a presentation by guest speaker Tom Renner, of Renner Stock Farms. Tickets […]
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.
McKay Napa Auto Parts Farm Dinner Vandalia
McKay Napa Auto Parts is hosting a Farm Dinner Thursday, February 23, at the Vandalia Moose Lodge. 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.
Bond Co. Historical Soc. Soup & Chili Supper
The Bond County Historical Society will have a Chili & Soup Supper Thursday, February 23, at 6 PM in the St. Lawrence Catholic Church Hall in Greenville. The meal, which is $7, will be followed by the program “Leclaire: Founded Through Kindness” by Cindy Reinhardt, author of a pictorial history of the Leclaire National Historic […]
Aviston Legion Rummage Sale
The Aviston American Legion Auxiliary will host a rummage sale Thursday, February 23, through Saturday, February 25. Hours are Thursday and Friday (Feb 23-24) 9 AM to 7 PM with a bake sale each day; and Saturday (Feb 25) 9 AM to noon with a brown bag sale.
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 […]
Cub Scouts Pack 8057 Trivia Night
Cub Scout Pack 8057 will have their annual Trivia Night Friday, February 24, at VFW Post #1377 in Greenville. Doors open at 6 Pm and trivia begins at 7. There will be a silent auction and other fundraising activities. Bring your own snacks, drinks will be available from the bar. Cost is $100 for a […]
BINGO At The Bond County Sr. Center
The Bond County Senior Center will host BINGO on Friday, February 24; Wednesday, March 8; and Friday, March 24. Games will begin at 12:30 PM.
Highland Knights of Columbus Fish Fries
Highland Knights of Columbus will host fish fries every Friday during lent. Serving time is from 4 to 7 PM. Fried or baked fish and chicken strip dinners will be available. The Knights of Columbus Hall is located on Rt. 143 in Highland.
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.
St. Lawrence Catholic Church Fish Fry
St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Greenville will have a fish fry every Friday during lent. They begin on February 24 and continue through March 31. Serving will be from 4 to 7 PM in the St. Lawrence Church hall. Dine in or carryout. Adult cost and carryouts are $12. Dine-in meals for kids age 4-10 […]
Aviston Legion Rummage Sale
The Aviston American Legion Auxiliary will host a rummage sale Thursday, February 23, through Saturday, February 25. Hours are Thursday and Friday (Feb 23-24) 9 AM to 7 PM with a bake sale each day; and Saturday (Feb 25) 9 AM to noon with a brown bag sale.
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 […]
Senior Center Museum Tour
The Bond County Senior Center will sponsor a Museum Tour on Friday, February 24, from 8:45 to 11:45 AM. The group will leave from the Senior Center in Greenville and tour the Bond County Museum at 9 AM and the DeMoulin Museum at 10:30. Lunch will follow at the Bond County Senior Center. The $8 […]
Beckemeyer American Legion Lenten Fish Fry
The Beckemeyer American Legion will have dine-in or carry-out Lenten fish fries every Friday during lent (starting February 24), plus a bonus one on Friday, April 14. Hours are 4:30 to 7 PM at Beckemeyer American Legion Post 1227.
Damiansville PTO Trivia Night
The Damiansville PTO will have a Trivia Night Saturday, February 25, at 7 p.m. at Damiansville Elementary School. Doors open at 6 p.m. It is a holiday-themed event and there will be a contest for the best decorated table. Bring your own snacks and drinks. There will also be a silent auction and other activities. […]
Soup Supper In Sorento
There will be a soup supper Saturday, February 25, from 4 to 8 PM at the Sorento Firehouse. Dine in or carryout. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for kids. Proceeds benefit the Sorento-Mt. Olive annexation effort.
Gators & Mallards Bowling Tournament
There will be a Nine-Pin No Tap Bowling Tournament to benefit the 9U Illinois Gators and the 12U Mallards baseball teams on Saturday, February 25, start at 6 PM at Hi-Top Bowl in Highland. Adults are invited to participate. Event includes silent auction, a full cash bar, and much more. Tickets are $30 and include […]
2023 Polar Plunge At Carlyle Lake
The Polar Plunge, presented by Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, is a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics athletes by taking a flying leap – a leap into the frigid waters of Carlyle Lake. This year’s Polar Plunge is Saturday, February 25 at Carlyle Lake. Registration is at 10 AM and the dash and plunge […]
Aviston Legion Rummage Sale
The Aviston American Legion Auxiliary will host a rummage sale Thursday, February 23, through Saturday, February 25. Hours are Thursday and Friday (Feb 23-24) 9 AM to 7 PM with a bake sale each day; and Saturday (Feb 25) 9 AM to noon with a brown bag sale.
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 […]
Veterans Chili Cook-Off
Veterans who are looking for ways to connect with other vets in the community are invited to a free chili cook-off meal on Saturday, February 25, at 1 PM at the Bond County Memorial VFW Post #1377 in Greenville. Information on VFW programs and services will be provided. An RSVP is appreciated by Monday, February […]
Sorento Food Pantry Hours
The Sorento Food Pantry will be open on the second Wednesday and last Saturday of each month, 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 Jeanne at 780-2343.
Marine Sportsman’s Club Glo Bingo
The Marine Sportsman’s Club will host Glo Bingo Saturday, February 25, at the Highland VFW Hall. Doors open at 6 PM, Bingo begins at 7. All tickets are $25. You must be 18 or older to attend. Proceeds will benefit renovation and future sustainability. For more info, or to purchase advance tickets, call 304-3832.
Highland KC Spelling Bee
The Highland Knights of Columbus announces the 41st Youth Spelling Bee Championship. It will take place on Sunday, February 26 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Rt. 143. The area competition open to all students up to the age of 16, but who won’t turn 16 prior to the state finals, that live in […]
Grand Squares Monthly Club Dance
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.