By Karrie Spann
217-723-4262
The Christmas season is fast approaching. Anyone wanting to receive a Christmas Basket can pick up an application at the Pike County Government Building entrance at 121 East Washington or Pike County Senior Services at the Finley Place Apartments at 400 West Jefferson in Pittsfield. Applications can be returned to the drop box at either the Government Building or Senior Services or they can be returned by mail.
Donations for the Pike County Christmas Basket program can be mailed to Pike County Christmas Basket, 121 East Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363. Donations are tax deductible. For questions regarding donations or the Christmas Basket program please call Carla Allen at 217-285-2726.
The East Pike Lending Library, in Detroit, is open most Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon Don’t forget that there are thousands of books to be loaned out and there’s never a card fee, late fees, or restrictions on where you live. It’s free for everyone to use! Enter as a stranger; leave as a friend!
