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What’s Happening in and around Calhoun County
Sunday, Oct. 27 History Happy Hour, presenting of Ghosts of Gettysburg, tales of the paranormal from America’s famous battlefield at the Hopewell Winery in Summer Hill, IL. This is free to the public and food and beverages are available for purchase. Monday, Nov. 4 Cross Point Church in Fieldon is having a food give away…
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Nov. 6, 1924 Fire destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lawson, on the Roy N. Bailey Farm, west of Hardin last Thursday afternoon while Mr. and Mrs. Lawson were in Hardin shopping. The fire, which is of unknown origin, completely destroyed the house and contents, including all wearing apparel, fruit and winter provisions,…
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Friday, Oct 18 Calhoun Countywide Yard Sales from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Over 20 Yard Sales. Maps are at the local banks and Hardin Gas Station and on Facebook at “2024 Calhoun Countywide Yard Sales.” Saturday, Oct. 19 Grafton Witches on the Water at…
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Oct. 16, 1924 Apple harvest to end next week. Next week will about complete the harvest of Calhoun county’s apple crop. If the frost remains away from the corn for another two weeks, Calhoun producers will go into winter quarters in pretty nice shape. Oct. 13, 1949 Miss Betty Humphrey, Apple Queen, enjoyed her visit…
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu 10/17/24
Reservations must be made by 12 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 217-942-6414. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability. Friday,…
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Wednesday, Oct. 16 Modern Woodmen Chapter 12243 Dinner at the Illinois River Dock Restaurant from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Oct. 9, 1924 The first 4-County Fair held at Louisiana, Mo, has passed into history. The counties of Lincoln and Pike in Missouri and Calhoun and Pike in Illinois were included in the experiment. It had a good beginning with a promising future. The four counties lie in a block with the Father of Waters…
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu 10/10/24
Reservations must be made by 12 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 217-942-6414. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability. Friday,…
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– The Barry Community Chorus will begin rehearsals for the annual Christmas cantata Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barry United Methodist Church on Perry St. in Barry. All interested singers are welcome to join us. The performance date is Dec. 8. For more information, call Judy Steers at 217-430-0100. – Save the date:…
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