CASS COUNTY, ILLINOIS EVENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

- Wednesday-Friday, July 23-25 -

Special meetings at the home of Kendall & Teri Tippey, 108 W Frederick, Arenzville. Brother Jim Nunes, Prophet, from Texas will be at the Tippey home, service beginning at 6:30 pm. Brother Kennith Hughes, Prophet, from Litchfield, IL, Thursday, 6:30 pm. Brother Stephen Battles, Pastor from Alton, IL, Friday, 7:00 pm. All three ministers have a Pentecostal, and/or Charismatic heritage, all three travel overseas ... Pastor Stephen Battles just got back from Guatemala this week, and Brother Hughes is getting ready to go overseas early winter. The public is invited to attend. 217-997-2256.

- Friday, July 25 -

Biathlon, 20K bike ride, and 5K run, 4 to 6 p.m. at SportsCare, 100 Chatham Road, Springfield. Free blood pressure and cholesterol readings.

- Sunday, July 27 -

Crisis Center Foundation fundraiser-Guns & Hoses basketball (police vs. firemen), 12:30 p.m., Bruner Fitness Center, Illinois College.

- Tuesday, July 29 -

Special Service w/Buddy Liles, Gospel music, 7 p.m., Bethel Community Nazarene Church, 3 mi. south of Bluff Springs. 217-323-3838.

- Monday-Friday, Aug 4-8 -

VBS 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Nazarene Church, 10th & Jackson, Beardstown. For info or ride, 217-323-1614.

- Friday, August 8 -

Western Daze Single Adults - 6 p.m. at Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 3 miles south of Bluff Springs.

- Saturday, August 9 -

First Christian Church Back-to-School Fair, 8 a.m. to 12 noon, at 1421 Beard Street.

Back to School Fair at FCC

First Christian Church will be holding its Third Annual Back-to- School Fair from 8 a.m. until 12 Noon on Saturday, August 9th. The church is located at 1421 Beard Street in Beardstown and the event will be held in the school gymnasium and cafeteria.

The Back-to-School Fair is for ALL children in the Beardstown area and offers FREE school supplies (lists from schools will be available), clothing for the entire family (infant to adult), children’s basic haircuts, back to school physicals and dental check- ups–all at NO cost.

No appointment is necessary for the haircuts or the dental check- ups, however, an appointment must be made prior to the Fair for the school physicals. Appointments may be made by calling 323-1677 or stopping by the church office.

In addition to all the above offerings, there will be FREE hot dogs, snow cones, cookies and popcorn. It is our hope that all area families will join us for this special day of fun.

Crimestopper Country Night at Great River Road Opry

The Great River Road Opry in Winchester will be hosting a show to benefit Crimestoppers of Morgan/Scott county. The show will be held Friday July 25 at 7:30 with local talent Robert Sampson as the guest star. Tickets will be available at the door with part of each ticket sold being donated to Crimestoppers to assist their efforts. The Opry is west of Winchester, six miles south of Rt 106 on the Hillview blacktop. For more information dial 217 370 3131

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Monday & Wednesday; 8 p.m., Monday & Thursday, Merritt Hall, 1301 Monroe, Beardstown. Open AA speaker meeting, first Mondays.

Cass County Council on Aging -Senior Transportation, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, 217-323-2929.

Chandlerville American Legion mtg., 7:30 p.m., first Tuesday. Farmers Market, Art Zeeck Park, Beardstown, 4-7 p.m., every Friday through October.

Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Wednesday, Merritt Hall, 1301 Monroe St., Beardstown.

Rally Around the Flag Pole, 7:30 a.m. every Wednesday, Art Zeeck Park, Beardstown. Inclement weather-Golden Age Center.

Sisters-N-Stitches, 7 p.m., second Tuesday, Golden Age Center.

Tony’s prayer line (217) 245-4029. Leave message after greeting and gospel music.