AREA EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

(OLNEY) The Grace Church, along North Route 130 in Olney, across from the Richland Golf Club, will have a guest speaker this Sunday morning at 10:15. It’s Heather Wilber, the author of the book “Never Will I Leave Thee, Never Will I Forsake Thee” which tells the story of her daughter, a Mother’s testimony of hope and miracles. All are invited to attend.

(OLNEY) The Olney Downtown Market will be indoors this upcoming second Saturday of January, from 10:00 to 2:00, at the Olney VFW Hall on North Walnut Street. All are invited.

(OLNEY) The Trinity Preschool will have a benefit pancake breakfast this Saturday morning with serving from 7:00 to 12:00 noon at the Trinity Lutheran Church, at the east edge of Olney. The menu includes pancakes, including blueberry cakes, plus sausage, egg casserole, biscuits & gravy, sweet rolls, milk, and juice. It’s $8.00 per adult or $4.00 per child under 12. Either dine-in or carry-out. All are invited for this fundraising breakfast.

(NEWTON) It’s another Queen of Hearts drawing this Friday night 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 pork burgers or brats with fries, with serving to start at 5:00. Either dine in at 108 East Jourdan Street in Newton or call for carry outs in advance at 618-783-2622.

(OLNEY) The Olney Memorial VFW Auxiliary will have its next “taco night” this coming Friday night with serving from 5:30 to 7:30 or until sold out. Also a bake sale and 50/50 raffle with proceeds to benefit the American Legion Post 30 Legion Riders. Call in orders accepted after 4:00 on Friday by calling 618-392-4226.