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.
Scrapbooking At The Bond County Sr Center
The Bond County Senior Center, on Harris Avenue in Greenville, will host scrapbooking on the third Monday of each month at 9:30 AM. Participants should bring their own supplies. For more, call 664-1465.
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, […]
Clinton County HCE Diabetes Program
A “Living With Diabetes” program sponsored by Clinton County Home and Community Education will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, at Breese Activity Center on South Clinton Street. The public is welcome to attend this free education program. No preregistration is necessary.
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.
Highland Meet The Candidates Forum
The Highland Woman’s Club is hosting a Meet the Candidates forum for the candidates of the 2023 Highland City Council and Highland Schools board elections, on Tuesday, March 21, from 6 - 8 p.m., at the Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
Lenten Service At Our Redeemer Lutheran
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 22 service is at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Greenville.
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.
Highland Garden Club Meeting
The Highland Garden Club will meet Thursday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Latzer Library Auditorium, lower level. Randy Harrison, Master Gardener, Naturalist and Astronomer will talk about Astronomy and Moon Gardens. If weather permits, telescope viewing will be available following the program. Guests are always welcome.
Highland First Congregational Church Rummage Sale
The First Congregational Church in Highland is having a Rummage Sale Thursday, March 23 through Saturday, March 25. Thursday is a sneak preview day with a $5 admission fee. Hours are 4 to 7 PM. Entrance is free Friday and Saturday. Hours Friday are 8 AM to 2 PM. Saturday its 9 AM to noon […]
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.
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.
Project Parenting Open Gym
Bond County Project Parenting is holding open gym sessions for any family with a child under three years of age. They will be Thursday, March 23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in Greenville and Pocahontas. Boys and girls can enjoy ride toys, soft blocks, ball play, parachute play and more. Call the Bond County Project […]
BINGO At The Bond County Sr. Center
The Bond County Senior Center will host BINGO on Friday, March 24. Games will begin at 12:30 PM.
Blue Mood Art Show
The Greenville Artist Guild will host a show at the Maves Art Center on Beaumont Ave. Hours will be Friday, March 24, from 4 to 8 PM with a reception from 6 to 8 PM. Additional days will be Saturday, March 25, from 10 AM to 4 PM; Friday, March 31, from 4 to 8 […]
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.
Highland First Congregational Church Rummage Sale
The First Congregational Church in Highland is having a Rummage Sale Thursday, March 23 through Saturday, March 25. Thursday is a sneak preview day with a $5 admission fee. Hours are 4 to 7 PM. Entrance is free Friday and Saturday. Hours Friday are 8 AM to 2 PM. Saturday its 9 AM to noon […]
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 […]
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.
Heartland Community Chorus Celtic Celebration
The Heartland Community Chorus Spring Concert: ‘Celtic Celebration’, will be Saturday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 26, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul Church in Highland, featuring traditional Irish folk music. Tickets for the concert are $15. Those 16 and under enter for free. Tickets are available from any chorus member or […]
Blue Mood Art Show
The Greenville Artist Guild will host a show at the Maves Art Center on Beaumont Ave. Hours will be Friday, March 24, from 4 to 8 PM with a reception from 6 to 8 PM. Additional days will be Saturday, March 25, from 10 AM to 4 PM; Friday, March 31, from 4 to 8 […]
Highland First Congregational Church Rummage Sale
The First Congregational Church in Highland is having a Rummage Sale Thursday, March 23 through Saturday, March 25. Thursday is a sneak preview day with a $5 admission fee. Hours are 4 to 7 PM. Entrance is free Friday and Saturday. Hours Friday are 8 AM to 2 PM. Saturday its 9 AM to noon […]
Highland VFW Bags Tournament
Highland VFW Post 5694 is having a bags tournament Saturday, March 25. Signup starts at 12:30 PM and bags fly at 1:30 PM. Registration fee is $40 per team. For more, call Keith at 704-5124.
FBC Clothing Closet
The First Baptist Church in Greenville operates a free clothing closet for anyone in need. For the month of March, hours will be 1 to 4 PM on Thursday, March 9, and closed Tuesday, March 14, through Thursday, March 23. The program will have its annual “Spring Giveaway” Saturday, March 25, from 11 AM to […]
2023 BCCU2 Academic Foundation Light The Way Gala
The Bond County Unit 2 Academic Foundation’s 7th annual Light The Way Gala is Saturday, March 25, at Copper Dock Winery. The semi-formal event begins with a happy hour at 5 PM and dinner is served at 6. There will be silent and live auctions, live music, and more. Tickets are $50 or $75 per […]
GJHS Cheerleaders Glo Bingo
The Greenville Jr. High Cheerleaders will have a Glo Bingo fundraiser Saturday, March 25, at the Highland Knights of Columbus Hall. Doors open at 6 PM, Bingo begins at 7. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. To purchase tickets, or for more info, call 267-4924.
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.
Sorento Baptist Church Chicken Dinner
The Sorento Baptist Church is having a chicken dinner Saturday, March 25, from 3 to 6 PM. $10 for adults and $6 for kids 6 and under.
Heartland Community Chorus Celtic Celebration
The Heartland Community Chorus Spring Concert: ‘Celtic Celebration’, will be Saturday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 26, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul Church in Highland, featuring traditional Irish folk music. Tickets for the concert are $15. Those 16 and under enter for free. Tickets are available from any chorus member or […]
HPFD Auxiliary Breakfast
The Highland Pierron Fire Department Auxiliary will have a breakfast Sunday, March 26, from 8 AM to noon. Meals are $10 and the firehouse is located at 12611 Iberg Road in Highland.
St. Damian Holy Name Wurstmarkt
St. Damian’s Holy Name is hosting a Wurstmarkt in Damiansville Sunday, March 26, from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Meals are $13 with proceeds to benefit maintenance and improvement projects at the church.
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.
Train Show At Vandalia Moose Lodge
There will be a Train Show and Swap Meet Sunday, March 26, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Vandalia Moose Lodge. Admission is $5 and children under 12 get in free. The event is sponsored by the Vandalia Railroads Museum Foundation. For more, call 578-9231.
St. Teresa Church Marydale Chicken Dinner
St. Teresa Church, Marydale, will have a Drive Thru Chicken Dinner Sunday, March 26, from 11 AM to 4 PM. The church is located six miles north of Carlyle on Rt. 127. Meals are $15 each. For more, find St. Teresa Church, Marydale on Facebook.
Zion Lutheran Drive-Thru Sausage Dinner
Zion Lutheran Church & School in Litchfield will have a Drive Thru Sausage Dinner Sunday, March 26, from noon to 6 PM. Meals are $14. Packaged link or bulk sausage will also be for sale. To place an order, call 217-324-2393. Proceeds will benefit the Zion Lutheran Church & School Building Project.