WGEL Community Calendar
Week of Events
Greenville Pickleball Club
The Greenville Pickleball Club hosts games for beginner to intermediate players at Greenville University Rec Center on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30 AM, and on Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. The group will also play at the Greenville First Christian Church from 8:30 to 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 11, […]
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.
Farmland Assessment Meeting In Greenville
State Representative Charlie Meier is hosting a farmland assessment meeting to discuss increasing property assessments on Monday, March 13, in the Greenville SMART Center. The meeting will begin at 6 PM. Refreshments will be provided. This meeting is open to the public, but space is limited, so be sure to RSVP. To reserve your seat, […]
Marine Historical Society Meeting
The next Marine Historical Society meeting will be at 7pm on Monday, March 13th in the Marine Citizens Center located at 101 West Silver Street in Marine. The meeting as well as membership is open to the public.
DeMoulin Museum Huddle House Fundraiser
The DeMoulin Museum’s annual fundraiser at the Huddle House in Greenville is Monday, March 13, from 4 to 8 PM. Museum volunteers will be helping that night and a portion of the evening’s sales will be donated to the museum.
Project Parenting Story Time
Bond County Project Parenting is holding a Facebook Live story time at 11 a.m. Monday, March 13. It will be presented on the Project Parenting Facebook page. If families would like a copy of the story time book, “Making Faces,” to read along, they should call the Project Parenting office at 664-5009, option 2. All […]
Carlyle Lake Red Cross Blood Drive
The US Army Corps of Engineers will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Carlyle Lake Visitors Center Monday, March 13, from noon to 5 PM. Participants will receive a certificate for a night of free camping at the lake. For more, or to make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Narcan Training In Pocahontas
The Bond County Recovery Council will host free Narcan training on Monday, March 13, from 6:30 to 8 PM at the Pocahontas Firehouse. Narcan is the opioid reversal drug. Doses will be given out at the session. The training is open to everyone. For more, find the Bond County Recovery Council on Facebook.
Greenville Pickleball Club
The Greenville Pickleball Club hosts games for beginner to intermediate players at Greenville University Rec Center on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30 AM, and on Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. The group will also play at the Greenville First Christian Church from 8:30 to 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 11, […]
Red Cross Blood Drive At Vandalia Moose Lodge
The Vandalia Rotary Club will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive Tuesday, March 14, from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Vandalia Moose Lodge. For information, or to set an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Meet The School Board Candidates Ice Cream Social
There will be a Bond County Community Unit 2 School Board Election Ice Cream Social Meet the Candidates Event Tuesday, March 14 at the Milk House in Greenville. Hours are 6 to 9 PM.
Free Narcan Training In Sorento
The Bond County Recovery Council will offer free Narcan training Tuesday, March 14, from 6:30 to 8 PM at the Sorento Firehouse. Narcan is the opioid overdose reversal drug. Everyone is welcome and attendees will receive free Narcan. For more, find the Bond County Recovery Council on Facebook.
Lenten Service At Greenville 1st UMC
The Bond County Ministerial Alliance is hosting Lenten services through Friday, April 7. Services begin at noon and are followed by a lunch. The March 15 service is at the Greenville First United Methodist Church.
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.
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.
Health Fair Registration Deadline
HSHS Holy Family Hospital will host a health fair Tuesday, April 11 from 6 a.m. to noon at the Greenville First Christian Church. Starting Monday, Feb. 27, those wanting to attend must register for an appointment online at hshsholyfamily.org/healthfair. Registration will close Friday, March 17. There are limited spots available and on-site registration will not […]
Shoal Creek FPD Fish Fries
The Shoal Creek Fire Protection District will host fish fries on Friday, March 17, and Friday, March 31, from 4 to 7 PM at Engine House #1 in Sorento. Fish sandwiches and chicken strips will be available, along with sides, and drinks. Carryout and dine-in available.
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.
Greenville Pickleball Club
The Greenville Pickleball Club hosts games for beginner to intermediate players at Greenville University Rec Center on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30 AM, and on Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. The group will also play at the Greenville First Christian Church from 8:30 to 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 11, […]
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 […]
Chess & Checkers At Bond Co. Sr. Center
The Bond County Senior Center will Chess and Checkers on Friday, March 17, starting at 12:30 PM. For more, call 664-1465.
Core Community Understanding Poverty
Bond County Core Community is sponsoring an Understanding Poverty weekend with four sessions Friday through Sunday, including a Community Leadership Intro in the Bradford Bank Community Room and Poverty Simulation at the United Methodist Church on Friday; two training sessions on Saturday at the Frist Baptist Church; and a movie Saturday at 6:30 PM at […]
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.
Hard Road Theatre’s Escape To Margaritaville
Hard Road Theatre Productions & the Olde Wicks Factory present Jimmy Buffet’s “Escape to Margaritaville” Friday through Sunday, March 10 through 12, and March 17 through 19. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 PM. For information and tickets, visit HardRoad.org.
Bond County Shrine Club Fundraiser
The Bond County Shrine Club will host a fundraising event Saturday, March 18, at the Bond County Memorial VFW Post #1377 in Greenville. Doors open at 5:30 PM and activities begin at 7. Admission is $20 – tickets are available in advance or at the door. A pulled pork dinner, drinks, and refreshments are included. […]
Donnellson Masonic Pancakes & Sausage
The Donnellson Masonic Lodge #255 will host their annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Saturday, March 18, from 7 AM to noon at Langham Outdoors on Rt. 127 south of Donnellson. Adult cost is $8. Children 5 to 10 eat for $5 and the meal is free to children under 5. For more, text 292-6149.
Core Community Understanding Poverty
Bond County Core Community is sponsoring an Understanding Poverty weekend with four sessions Friday through Sunday, including a Community Leadership Intro in the Bradford Bank Community Room and Poverty Simulation at the United Methodist Church on Friday; two training sessions on Saturday at the Frist Baptist Church; and a movie Saturday at 6:30 PM at […]
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.
Hard Road Theatre’s Escape To Margaritaville
Hard Road Theatre Productions & the Olde Wicks Factory present Jimmy Buffet’s “Escape to Margaritaville” Friday through Sunday, March 10 through 12, and March 17 through 19. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 PM. For information and tickets, visit HardRoad.org.
Hard Road Theatre’s Escape To Margaritaville
Hard Road Theatre Productions & the Olde Wicks Factory present Jimmy Buffet’s “Escape to Margaritaville” Friday through Sunday, March 10 through 12, and March 17 through 19. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 PM. For information and tickets, visit HardRoad.org.
Highland Knights of Columbus Sunday Dances
The Highland Knights of Columbus will have a series of Sunday dances, including: Joseph Polach & The St. Louis Express on March 19 / Butch’s Polka Kings on April 16 / Eddie Korosa Jr. & The Boys from Illinois on July 16 / Butch’s Polka Kings on October 16. All dances are from 2 to […]
Banjo Performance At DeMoulin Museum
Banjo soloist Mark Raborn will be in concert at the DeMoulin Museum Sunday, March 19 at 1 PM. Doors open at 12:30 PM. This is a free indoor show with complimentary popcorn and drinks. The museum is located at 205 South Prairie Street in Greenville.
Vandalia 1st UMC Spaghetti Luncheon
The First United Methodist Church in Vandalia is having a spaghetti luncheon Sunday, March 19, from 11 AM to 2 PM. Donations will be accepted for missions projects of the United Methodist Men.
19th New Douglas FD Breakfast
The New Douglas Fire Department will have their 19th Sausage, Pancakes & More breakfast Sunday, March 19, from 7 AM to 1 PM. The meal will be curbside pickup only with lineup beginning on 1st Street, traveling to East Allen Street. All meals are $12. Veterans and those currently in the service eat free. For […]
Core Community Understanding Poverty
Bond County Core Community is sponsoring an Understanding Poverty weekend with four sessions Friday through Sunday, including a Community Leadership Intro in the Bradford Bank Community Room and Poverty Simulation at the United Methodist Church on Friday; two training sessions on Saturday at the Frist Baptist Church; and a movie Saturday at 6:30 PM at […]
Aviston Legion Sausage & Roast Beef Dinner
The Aviston American Legion invites you to their spring pork sausage and roast beef dinner on Sunday, March 19, serving from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will be carry-out dinners made to order with sit-down dining space available.