(OLNEY) There’s a winner every weekend at the Olney VFW with its next Queen of Hearts drawing, all open to the public, at 4:00 this Sunday afternoon. Following a $20 winner this past weekend, the top jackpot now sits at $2,001 if the winner is present, or half that amount if not present, plus smaller possible card winners as well. Tickets are on sale up until 3:30 Sunday. Stop by for tickets at the VFW on North Walnut Street or call 392-4226.
(OLNEY) It’s Bowling For The Kids 2024 this coming weekend at the Olney Bowling Center on both Saturday and Sunday. More bowlers are needed to come out and have some fun for a great cause with five member teams with each bowler raising at least $40.00 in donations to receive free bowling, free shoe rental, pizza & soda, hourly prizes, and a free t-shirt with all the proceeds to benefit local kids. To sign up or for more details, go to the Mentor Richland County page on Facebook or call the MRC Office in Olney at 618-392-3863.
(OLNEY) It’s a Trivia Night Fundraiser this coming Saturday night at the Olney VFW with the doors opening at 6:00 and all proceeds to benefit Richland County HOPE. Call or text Deb now at 618-843-3470 to reserve a table for six. Participants & spectators are all invited.
(OLNEY) The St. Joe Boosters in Olney will host their annual Pasta Dinner this Saturday evening in the St. Joseph Cafeteria with serving from 4:30 to 7:00, or until sold out. Menu includes Mostaccioli pasta and sauce, garlic bread, salad, dessert, & drink, all for $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for those ages 10 and under. Proceeds for SJS sports and music programs.
(NOBLE) The Noble Lions Club will host its Annual Breakfast this coming Saturday morning with serving at the Lions Club Building in Noble from 7:00 to 11:30. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, biscuits, and gravy with coffee, juice, and/or milk. Tickets at the door will be only $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 10 years old. Also for sale will be one pound packages of whole hog sausage at $4.50 each. All ages are invited.
(OLNEY) The Olney Knights of Columbus will have their next Friday night “Fish Fry” this weekend at the Olney City Park Community Building, with serving from 5:00 to 7:00, or until sold out. Open to the public, the cost is $12.00 per adult and $8.00 for children ages 12 and under. Either dine in or carry out at the Community Building. This week’s proceeds will benefit the Richland County Senior Citizen’s Center in downtown Olney.
(VINCENNES) Coming up this Friday night, the Vincennes Eagles Lodge on Willow Street, will host a Neptune Foods Jonah Fish Fry open to the public with serving from 4:00 to 7:00, that’s 3:00 to 6:00 Illinois time. The $11.00 per adult plate price at the door includes fried fish, baked beans, and mac & cheese. Call for carry outs or for $10.00 per person in advance, at 812-882-9930. Folks can also RSVP and get more details online at www.jonahfishfry.net.
(OLNEY) The Claremont-Bonpas Fire Department and Village of Claremont will continue their Friday “Fish Frys” this weekend, with all meals served at the Firehouse in Claremont. The lunchtime serving is from 11:30 to 2:00 at $10.00 per adult and either dine in or carry out. Then it’s a dinner buffet in the evening with serving from 4:00 to 7:00, priced at $15.00 per adult, $10.00 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and under. Plus a 50/50 drawing. All proceeds to support the Fire Department and Claremont Village Park project.
(OLNEY) All are invited to the Olney Public Library this Thursday evening for the program entitled “A Piece of Wind & Sky” a part of the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars program. Starting at 6:00, Jamie Poorman will be on hand to speak about Illinois author & Newberry Medal winner Marguerite Henry and her love for horses of Chincoteague (Shink-a-teeg) Island and her bond with the pony called “Misty.” All are welcomed to the OPL Thursday.
(NEWTON) It’s another Bingo Night tomorrow night at the Newton American Legion Post 20 with the doors to open at 4:30 and bingo at 6:00. Also pork burger sandwiches and nachos available for purchase. All at 108 East Jourdan Street in Newton Thursday night.