WGEL Community Calendar
Week of Events
Greenville Pickleball Club
The Greenville Pickleball Club hosts games and lessons for beginner to intermediate players on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings 8:30-10:30 AM at the Greenville University Rec Center. There is no cost to play and new players are welcome anytime. Extra pickleball paddles are available and walk-in lessons are now given on Monday mornings. For […]
BINGO At The Bond County Senior Center
The Bond County Senior Center will host BINGO on Monday, April 17; and Friday, April 28, at 12:30 PM each time. All seniors are welcome. For more, call 664-1465.
MOPS Meetings at Greenville FMC
MOPS, which stands for Mothers Of Preschoolers, meets at the Greenville Free Methodist church on the first and third Tuesdays of each month bond county school year. Hours are 9 – 11 AM and the meeting is in the multipurpose room at the church. Moms of kids of any age are welcome and the group […]
Greenville Pickleball Club
The Greenville Pickleball Club hosts games and lessons for beginner to intermediate players on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings 8:30-10:30 AM at the Greenville University Rec Center. There is no cost to play and new players are welcome anytime. Extra pickleball paddles are available and walk-in lessons are now given on Monday mornings. For […]
Sales Techniques & Strategies Luncheon
There will be a Sales Techniques & Strategies program and luncheon Tuesday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the third floor of the SMART Center in Greenville. The panel is a collaboration between the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and a Greenville University Sales and Sales Management class and will feature several experts […]
CMC Concert At Greenville University
The Contemporary Music Center, which is Greenville University’s experiential learning institute in Nashville, TN, will perform a concert Tuesday, April 18, in the Whitlock Music Center on the GU campus. The show begins at 7 PM and is free to attend. Doors open at 6:30 PM. For more, call 664-7100.
Alhambra Village Wide Yard Sales
Alhambra’s Village Wide Yard Sales will be Thursday, April 27; Friday, April 28; and Saturday, April 29. Sales begin Thursday at 3 PM. Maps can be picked up at the First Baptist Church of Alhambra.
FBC Clothing Closet
The First Baptist Church of Greenville’s Clothing Closet will be open every Tuesday from 9 AM to noon and Thursdays from 1 to 4 PM. The Clothing Closet is open and free to the community.
City Of Greenville Leaf Composting
Greenville residents can once again obtain leaf compost from the city. The compost will be at the City of Greenville’s Public Works Department, on South Fourth Street, beginning Wednesday, April 5. Hours are 7 a.m. to noon. Residents can pick up compost on their own throughout the week, or Public Works employees will load compost […]
Bond County Senior Center Book Club
The Bond County Senior Center is starting a book club. The group will meet monthly, starting on Wednesday, April 19, at 12:30 PM. The first book is called “A Thousand Splendid Suns”. Call the Bond County Senior Center at 664-1465 to register and order a book.
Wilhour Traveling Office Hours In Clinton Co.
State Representative Blaine Wilhour, of Beecher City, has announced additional Traveling Office Hours will be held Wednesday, April 19 in Carlyle, Centralia and Salem. On Wednesday, April 19, Wilhour will be in the Case Halstead Library in Carlyle from 9 – 10:30 AM; at the Centralia City Hall on Locust Street from 11 AM to […]
Secretary of State At The Weinheimer
The Secretary of State Driver’s license services mobile unit will be at the Weinheimer Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Thursday, April 20. This is by appointment only and they will provide services of driver’s license renewals including road tests, ID cards, vehicle registration renewals, vision and written testing. You do not […]
Business After Hours At 501 Blues Club
The Highland Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours at the 5-1 Blues Club on New Trenton Road Thursday, April 20, from 5 to 7 PM. There will be live music by the 501 Jam Band immediately following. For more, call 654-3721.
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 and lessons for beginner to intermediate players on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings 8:30-10:30 AM at the Greenville University Rec Center. There is no cost to play and new players are welcome anytime. Extra pickleball paddles are available and walk-in lessons are now given on Monday mornings. For […]
FBC Clothing Closet
The First Baptist Church of Greenville’s Clothing Closet will be open every Tuesday from 9 AM to noon and Thursdays from 1 to 4 PM. The Clothing Closet is open and free to the community.
17th Annual Art In Education Art Show
The 17th Annual Art In Education Art Show, sponsored by Bradford National Bank, will be Thursday, April 20, and Friday, April 21, from 6 to 8 PM each evening, in the Bradford Community Building in Greenville. The event will feature art from all grades in Bond County. Greenville Elementary talent will perform both nights. The […]
Free Narcan Training
There will be a free online Narcan training Thursday, April 20, from 10 to 11 AM and from 2 to 3 PM. Narcan is the opioid overdose reversal drug. For more information, including the link to attend the virtual meeting, call 304-1581.
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.
Legacy Weekend With Nick Morrow At GU
Greenville University will host a Legacy Weekend featuring NFL linebacker and GU alum Nicholas Morrow Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22. Morrow will speak at a special Athletic Chapel Service Friday, April 21, at 9 AM in the HJ Long Gymnasium. Greenville Mayor George Barber will present Morrow with a key to the city […]
Greenville Pickleball Club
The Greenville Pickleball Club hosts games and lessons for beginner to intermediate players on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings 8:30-10:30 AM at the Greenville University Rec Center. There is no cost to play and new players are welcome anytime. Extra pickleball paddles are available and walk-in lessons are now given on Monday mornings. For […]
James & The Giant Peach At Factory Theatre
Tickets are now on sale for the late-April presentation of “James and the Giant Peach” at The Factory Theatre in Greenville. The show runs at 7 PM on April 21, 22, 28 and 29 and on April 23 and 30 at 3 p.m. Doors will open 30 minutes ahead of showtime. Tickets for the show, […]
City Of Greenville Leaf Composting
Greenville residents can once again obtain leaf compost from the city. The compost will be at the City of Greenville’s Public Works Department, on South Fourth Street, beginning Wednesday, April 5. Hours are 7 a.m. to noon. Residents can pick up compost on their own throughout the week, or Public Works employees will load compost […]
17th Annual Art In Education Art Show
The 17th Annual Art In Education Art Show, sponsored by Bradford National Bank, will be Thursday, April 20, and Friday, April 21, from 6 to 8 PM each evening, in the Bradford Community Building in Greenville. The event will feature art from all grades in Bond County. Greenville Elementary talent will perform both nights. The […]
Carlyle Police DARE Golf Scramble
The 9th annual Carlyle Police Department DARE Golf Scramble will be Friday, April 21, at Governor's Run Golf & Country Club in Carlyle. There will be two rounds, with start times of 8 AM and 1 PM. Registration begins one hour prior to each session. Entry fee of $300 for a four person team includes […]
Greenville City Wide Yard Sales
City Wide Yard Sales in Greenville will be Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22. Registration forms can be picked up at the city of Greenville Municipal Building or the Greenville Public Library. Forms must be submitted by 8 ABM Wednesday, April 19, to be included on the map. Maps will be available beginning Thursday, […]
VFW Post 1377 Auxiliary Dinner
The Bond County Memorial VFW Post 1377 Auxiliary will have a dinner Friday, April 21, to benefit the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. The meal will be available from 4 to 7 PM, costs $12 per person,, and will be cooked by Wes & Friends. Dine in or carryout. There will be live music by Jim Bergman.
Clinton County CEO Trade Show
The Clinton County CEO Trade Show is Friday, April 21, from 4 to 7 PM at Hidden Lake Winery in Aviston. Everyone is invited to join the CEO students as they launch their individual businesses. For more information, visit ClintonCountyILCEO.com.
St. Paul Catholic School Bowling Benefit
There will be a 9 Pin No Tap Bowling Tournament to benefit the St. Paul Catholic School Vikings Bowling Program on Saturday, April 22, at 7 PM at Highland Bowl. Bowlers must be 18. Three games of 9 Pin No Tap bowling, limited to 60 bowlers. For information, or to reserve a spot, call 980-0193.
Legacy Weekend With Nick Morrow At GU
Greenville University will host a Legacy Weekend featuring NFL linebacker and GU alum Nicholas Morrow Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22. Morrow will speak at a special Athletic Chapel Service Friday, April 21, at 9 AM in the HJ Long Gymnasium. Greenville Mayor George Barber will present Morrow with a key to the city […]
James & The Giant Peach At Factory Theatre
Tickets are now on sale for the late-April presentation of “James and the Giant Peach” at The Factory Theatre in Greenville. The show runs at 7 PM on April 21, 22, 28 and 29 and on April 23 and 30 at 3 p.m. Doors will open 30 minutes ahead of showtime. Tickets for the show, […]
Donuts For Drugs In Greenville
HSHS Holy Family Hospital, the Bond County Sheriff’s Department, Greenville Police, the Bond County Recovery Council, and the Prairie Counseling Center are hosting a Donuts For Drugs prescription take-back event Saturday April 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM. You can drop off old prescriptions behind the Bond County Health Department off Bowman Drive. Everyone […]
Greenville City Wide Yard Sales
City Wide Yard Sales in Greenville will be Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22. Registration forms can be picked up at the city of Greenville Municipal Building or the Greenville Public Library. Forms must be submitted by 8 ABM Wednesday, April 19, to be included on the map. Maps will be available beginning Thursday, […]
Pasta Night Fundraiser For Patsy Koonce
There will be an All You Can Eat Pasta Night Fundraiser for Patsy Koonce, on Saturday, April 22, from 5 to 8 PM at the Bond County Memorial VFW Post 1377. Patsy was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in September. The meal is dine in or carryout. $15 for adults; kids 10 and under eat for […]
Greenville Masonic Biscuits & Gravy
Greenville Masonic Lodge #245 will have their 6th Annual Ken Henry Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast Saturday, April 22, from 7 to 11 AM at the lodge on College Ave. Cost for the meal is a free-will donation to support the lodge’s community activities.
Clinton County Farm Bureau Field Day
The Clinton County Farm Bureau will have a Field Day, focusing on cover crop and manure management, Saturday, April 22, at Sugar Creek Valley Farms near Aviston. The program is free. Registration begins at 9:30 AM and the program starts at 10 AM. Lunch is provided. To register, or for more info, call 526-7235.
Greenville Public Library Book Sale
The Greenville Public Library will have a book sale Saturday, April 22, from 9 AM to noon on the library lawn on Main Street. Hardback books will be sold for $1, paperbacks are 50 cents, and specialty books will be individually priced. For more, call the library at664-3115.
Girl Scout Cookie Booth At Thrift Shop
Local Girl Scout Troop 8421 will have a cookie booth on the Thrift Shop parking lot in Greenville Saturday, April 22, during the city wide yard sales. They’ll be set up from 9 AM to 3 PM, or until they run out of cookies.
Our Redeemer Church Pancakes & Sausage
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church is having an all you can eat pancakes & sausage breakfast Saturday, April 22, from 7 AM to 1 PM. $12 for adults, $6 for children 5-12, and free for little ones under 5. The church is located on Rt. 140 near the intersection with Idler Lane.
Greenville FMC Plant Based Healthy Eating Class
The Greenville Free Methodist Church is hosting a Plant-Based Healthy Eating class and potluck on Sundays in April, except for Easter Sunday, April 9. The class is called, “Let Food Be Thy Medicine.” Guest speakers, including doctors and nutritionists, will discuss how you can prevent, treat, and often reverse lifestyle related chronic disease while enjoying […]
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.
James & The Giant Peach At Factory Theatre
Tickets are now on sale for the late-April presentation of “James and the Giant Peach” at The Factory Theatre in Greenville. The show runs at 7 PM on April 21, 22, 28 and 29 and on April 23 and 30 at 3 p.m. Doors will open 30 minutes ahead of showtime. Tickets for the show, […]
Tristan Coan Jazz Trio At The DeMoulin Museum
The Tristan Coan Jazz Trio will be performing a live concert at the DeMoulin Museum on Sunday, April 23 at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free and there will be complimentary refreshments. The museum is located at 205 S. Prairie Street in Greenville. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. The concert is sponsored by HSHS Holy Family […]