LOCAL AND AREA EVENTS THIS WEEKEND (01/19/2024)

(STE. MARIE) The Ste. Marie American Legion will again be serving “walking tacos” this Sunday evening from 5:00 to 7:00. Either dine in or carry out. It’s open to the public.

(OLNEY) The Olney VFW will have its next Queen of Hearts drawing at 4:00 this Sunday afternoon with the jackpot sitting at $1,000. For ticket information, call the Post Home at 618-392-4226 or stop by on North Walnut Street, just north of the courthouse, in Olney.

(OLNEY) The Olney FFA Alumni will host a “pancake & sausage breakfast” tomorrow morning in the Richland County High School Commons Area with serving from 6:30 to 12 noon. With tickets at $8 per adult or $4 per child 12 & under, plus credit cards accepted, the menu includes scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, cinnamon rolls, pancakes, sausage and drinks. All proceeds go to support Olney FFA students, activities, and scholarships.

(NEWTON) It’s another Queen of Hearts drawing tonight at 6:00 at the American Legion Post 20 in Newton with tickets on sale up until draw time. The Queen’s Menu this week features all-you-can-eat goulash or chicken noodle soup with salad bar for $10.o0 per person, with serving to start at 5:00. Dine in there at 108 East Jourdan Street in Newton.