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» | | 9/1/10 - 9/30/10: Odin Sesquicentennial Calendar
The Odin Sesquicentennial/Renewal and Development Council is preparing a 2011 calendar to summarize the events of the town's 150th birthday. It is our way of wrapping up this year-long celebration.
The calendar will include photos entered in the Sesquicentennial photo contest,stories, Odin school sports schedules, as well as birthdays and anniversaries submitted by current and former Odin area residents and friends. Each entry on the calendar is $1.00.
To have a birthday or anniversary placed on the calendar, send the information, along with check or money order, to: ORDC, PO Box 150, Odin, Il 62870 or leave the information at Odin Village Hall. Deadline to submit information for the calendar is September 30, 2010.
For more information, call Ruth @775-8401 or Becky @ Odin Village Hall, 775-8460. |
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» | | 9/3/10 - 9/5/10: PATOKA FALL FESTIVAL
COME HAVE FUN AT THE PARK!
Friday, Sept. 3, 2010
7:30 pm Karate Demonstration by David Belcher & class at the Mid-sized Pavilion
at 8 pm FREE MOVIE in the park - showing the original "Karate Kid"
Bring your lawn chairs, some food vendors will be open
Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010
11:00am Parade Theme: Life's Shining Moments
Grand MArshall: Bob Thalman
11:30am or following end of parade:
SAND VOLLEYBALL 4 ON 4 TOURNAMENT - for questions contact Joe Eddy at 780-4302 or Shelby Eddy at 339-4910
12 noon FOOD VENDORS OPEN - there are several food vendors this year with a great variety of festival food! At the large pavilion there will be fresh, hand battered fried chicken & cod fish sandwich dinners, as well as, the Fast Lane with cheeseburgers & chips catered by SOUTHERN COMFORT of Kinmundy.
12 noon KIDS CORNER OPENS - Inflatables, pony rides, carnival type games, etc.
1:00pm PEDAL PULL COMPETITION under the mid-sized pavilion
1:30pm BINGO AND CAKEWALK OPEN
2:00pm BEST DRESSED DOG CONTEST (under the mid-sized pavilion)-All dogs must be leashed & on their best behavior. Prizes for the cutest couple, most patriotic, most team spirit & most original.
3:00pm REGISTRATION FOR DEMO DERBY begins in the Pit area
3:00-5:00pm LOCAL MUSICAL TALENT under the mid-sized pavilion
5:00pm STUDIO 50 GYM & DANCE PERFORM under the mid-sized pavilion
6:00pm DEMOLITION DERBY begins - Arena Admission: under 5 yrs.-FREE, age 6-12yrs.- $5.00, Adults-$10.00 each. NO ONE UNDER 16 ALLOWED IN THE PIT AREA.
Car entry fee $40.00, Passenger fee $30.00, Pit Pass $30.00
Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010
10:30am COMMUNITY INTER-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE AT THE PARK around the large pavilion - bring your lawn chairs for a spot under the shade trees
10:30am BRUNCH AT PATOKA AMERICAN LEGION hosted by Patoka High School Ball Teams |
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» | | 9/9/10: 8th Annual Spa for the Caregiver's Spirit
The 8th Annual Spa for the Caregiver's Spirit is scheduled for Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 3:30-8:00pm at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, located on 19479 North Illinois Highway 37 in Mt. Vernon (just south of Dix). Registration & exhibits open at 3:30pm with sessions beginning at 4:00pm.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about these following topics: Understand Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiving and Guilt - The Wisdom of Hindsight, Body Mechanics: How to Transfer Safely, Understanding the Department of Veterans Affairs, Differences in Assisted Living & Nursing Home, Discover Heritage Woods, Supportive Living and You, Special Services and Care in a Memory Care Home. Bonita Gaston, RN, Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon will deliver the keynote address, "Strokes Affect Everyone". Chair messages, nail care and facials will be provided to participants along with informational exhibits. The evening will end with a drawing for door prizes and a complimentary meal sponsored by St. Mary's Good Samaritan, Inc.
If you currently are, or are anticipating managing the care of an aging or ailing family member, the answers to your many questions can be found at this incredible event. For more info or to register, contact the Caregiver Advisor toll-free at 1 (888) 560-8805, ext. 1062. |
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» | | 9/14/10: A Home for All Seasons
With the recent events in our economy, it is more important than ever to take care of your biggest investment – your home. Most large purchases come with an owner’s manual but not your house. Many homeowners feel overwhelmed by the challenges that come with home maintenance. Others may be afraid of being taken advantage of by dishonest repairmen. Most vulnerable are new, single, and elderly homeowners.
University of Illinois Extension is sponsoring “A Home For All Seasons training for HCE units.” The program will cover 5 “must-do” repairs, suggested low-cost home repairs, home repair safety, and how to decide if you should hire someone to do the work.
Debbie Bartman and Susan Taylor, Extension Educators, will also discuss how to find a reliable contractor, home repair fraud, how to report a complaint, and what to expect from your homeowners insurance. Handouts included with the program include the life expectancy of home appliances and mechanical systems, and a home appliance purchase worksheet.
The program will be held via teleconference on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, from 1:30-3:00 pm at Marion County Extension office, 1404 E. Main, Salem. There is no cost for HCE members and only a $4 fee for non-HCE members. University of Illinois provides equal opportunity in programs and employment. If you need reasonable accommodations to attend this program, please call 618-548-1446.
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» | | 9/16/10: GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
WHERE: 434 South Poplar in Centralia
TIME: 9:00 AM
For more information, call Kay at 533-4300.
GRG in Illinois was established in 1996. This group was established in 2002. In 2007, there were 90 groups statewide. Kinship caregivers come in all ages, ethnic groups, and economical situations. The reasons for raising a relative's child are varied: death, military deployment, incarceration, financial, physical or mental illness, child abuse, substance abuse, and other unique situations. Group members share problems and successes. The group provides advocacy, education, emotional support, and most of all, a place to meet with others in similar situations. There is NO CHARGE and no age, family, or residential restriction. At this meeting, Matt Renaud, Superintendent of Raccoon School with discuss school issues with the group. |
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» | | 11/29/10 - 2/23/11: BUILD A SNOWMAN CONTEST
The City of Salem Recreation Department is once again hosting their Build a Snowman Contest. Build a snowman in Salem's Bryan Park and take a picture of it (you must have playground equipment, a park shelter, tennis/basketball courts, the pool, or something in the background to identy Bryan Park)--you and your snowman building buddies should get in the picture, too! Then . . . submit your photo to the City of Salem Recreation Department, either drop it off at Salem City Hall or e-mail it to salemrec@salemil.us no later than Wednesday, February 23--along with the name(s) of those who built the snowman, names of people in the picture with the snowman, any special techniques used, location in Bryan Park, along with the name, address and phone number of the person submitting the picture. Winners will be announced on WJBD Radio on Friday, March 4, 2011. 1st prize - $50 in Salem Dollars; 2nd prize - $25 in Salem Dollars; 3rd prize - $15 in Salem Dollars. |
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