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Macon County To Recycle Christmas Lights
Strings of unwanted Christmas lights will be collected for recycling between December 4, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Residents may place strings of lights in the specially-marked, outdoor, blue collection box at the Macon County Environmental Management Recycling Center at 1750 N. 21st Street, Decatur. Bulbs do not need to be removed from strands…
Read MorePrairie Heart Foundation to host heart walk and health fair
DECATUR, Ill.—The Prairie Heart Foundation is proud to host Powered by Prairie, a heart walk and health fair, on Feb. 10, 8–10:30 a.m., at Decatur Indoor Sports Center, 1295 W. Wood St., Decatur. All proceeds benefit local Prairie cardiac rehab services in Breese, Decatur, Effingham, Greenville, Highland, Litchfield, O’Fallon, Shelbyville and Springfield. Donations will…
Read MoreState Rep. Dan Caulkins: Allerton Bike Trail in line for state grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Decatur, IL – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is allocating $130,110 for the Allerton Park bike trail project, according to State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur). The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trail Project grants provide up to 80% reimbursement to local grant recipients for the cost of trail projects, with local sponsors…
Read MoreGFWC Decatur Woman’s Club To Meet Dec. 14
GFWC Decatur Woman’s Club will meet on Thursday, December 14, 11:30 AM at Coz’s Pizza Restaurant, 1405 E. Village Parkway in Mt. Zion. Coral Berryman, Vice President invited Emily Dobson from SAIL, promoting independent living for all people with disabilities to speak at the meeting. They will be collecting items to take to Oasis…
Read MoreForsyth Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 6
Since 2015, the Village of Forsyth has proudly hosted our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This Sunday, December 6, 2023, all are welcome to join us as we continue the holiday tradition. Enjoy music by Maroa Forsyth High Band, Crafts from Maroa Forsyth FFA, carriage rides, smores, hot chocolate from 121 Coffee , books from Forsyth…
Read MoreMt. Calvary Lutheran Church’s Heavenly Holidays Bazaar Dec. 2
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church’s Heavenly Holidays Bazaar is 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 2, with a cookie walk, baked goods, Christmas room, and crafters. The church is located at 2055 S. Franklin Street, Decatur. It is sponsored by the Ladies’ Guild and proceeds will go to support mission projects.
Read MoreAnnual Holiday Gift Shoppe Is Open
The annual Holiday Gift Shoppe in the Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center at 125 N. Water St. in downtown Decatur is open for business through December 23. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Saturday, 9 am-2 pm. It features handmade art and fine crafts by nearly 40 local artists…
Read MoreThe Governor Richard Oglesby Mansion to Host Open House Nov. 26
The doors will open at 2pm and the Mansion will close at 4pm. A $2 per person donation is requested. Members of the Board of Directors and community volunteers act as docents during the tours. The home is also available for private group tours or for rent for meetings or parties. “We are always happy…
Read MoreDecatur Genealogical Society To Hold Open House/Guided Tours Nov. 19
The Decatur Genealogical Society will be holding an Open House/Guided Tours on Sunday November 19, 2023 at their current facility – 1255 West South Side Drive. Open house at 1:00, Guided Tours at 1:30 & 2:30. Refreshments will be served. They are planning a move to their new facility sometime next year, but in…
Read More‘Here Come The Mummies’ At The Decatur Indoor Sports Center March 2
As part of the Decatur Park District’s 100th anniversary celebration in 2024, The Decatur Indoor Sports Center has announced “Here Come the Mummies” coming to the DISC on March 2, 2024. “We are so excited to have Here Come the Mummies perform at the DISC”, stated Decatur Indoor Sports Center Manager Jamie Davis. “This concert…
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