What’s Happening… in and around the area

Wednesday, Nov. 12
Brussels School District Veteran’s Day Program starting at 8:30 in the Brussels High School Gymnasium. All veterans and their guests are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, Nov. 12
Jersey Community Hospital Retirees Lunch at 11:30 a.m. at DJ’s Pub and Grill.

Wednesday, Nov. 12
Modern Woodmen Chapter 18050 Dinner at the River Dock from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 13
The 1858 Lincoln Douglas Debates in Alton” presentation at the Farley Music at 7 p.m. in Elsah.

Wednesday, Nov. 19
Modern Woodmen Chapter 12243 Dinner at the River Dock from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 29
Downtown Country Christmas Festival in Jerseyville. The festival starts at 1 p.m. other activities throughout the day.

Saturday, Dec. 6
Santa’s Chocolate Express in Grafton. Starts at 10:30 a.m. at Grafton Visitor Center. Santa and Mrs. Claus at Grove Memorial Park at 2 p.m.