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Summer Reading Ends at the Library, Winners Announced

June 23, 2022 by Jodi Travelstead and Nicole Inboden

Winners in the reading contest for summer reading, left to right: Jordyn Schumate and Jacob Allen.b

Submitted by Nicole Inboden

The library held the final summer reading program of 2022. The top reading prize winners were Jacob Allen and Jordyn Shumate. The grand prize winner was Ezra Price.

Rend Lake Ranger Breanna was the presenter of the program about frogs. She showed several pictures of different frogs and played the sounds they make for the kids to hear. Breanna  brought two live tree frogs for the kids  to hold. Twenty-eight children attended the program.

Filed Under: Community Events, News Tagged With: library, Norris City

This is For You 2022 Event Scheduled for Saturday

June 22, 2022 by Villagers Voice

It's free! It's fun! And it's "This is For You, 2022."
What is it, you ask? It's a free community event at Bradshaw Park in Carmi this Saturday, June 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
See people you haven’t seen in a while and meet people you’ve never met before. There will be lots of prizes given away, a prayer tent, a bouncy house, train rides, face painting, haircuts, and snow cones. 5th Street Market will be grilling hotdogs and Little Giant will be providing chips and drinks. Many businesses in the community have contributed to this free event.
This is For You, 2022.

Filed Under: Community Events, Front Page, News

The Book Report – June 22

June 21, 2022 by Jodi Travelstead and Nicole Inboden

By Nicole Inboden and Jody Travelstead

Don’t miss the final day of Summer Reading Wednesday, June 22nd at 1 p.m. The Rend Lake Park Rangers are back with more of their friends. This week’s free program will be all about frogs and turtles. Everyone fifth grade and younger are invited to attend. We will be awarding the Grand Prize and the Top Reader prizes! Everyone who attends our final program will take home a goody bag. Call the library at 618-378-3713 or check out our Facebook page for more information. Join us for stories, prizes, and more. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Events, The Book Report

“Following the Blueberry Path” –Summer Reading Week 3

June 17, 2022 by Villagers Voice

Week 3 Summer Reading Group

Milly Pate presented a program on "Following the Blueberry Path" bringing fresh blueberries for the kids to take home. She also had blueberry cookies for everyone. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Events, News Tagged With: Norris City library

The Book Report – June 15

June 15, 2022 by Jodi Travelstead and Nicole Inboden

By Jody Travelstead and Nicole Inboden

Summer Reading is again this Wednesday June 15th at 1 p.m. Milly Pate is back with a program on Following the Blueberry Path. Milly will share a story with us about blueberries, tell us how blueberries grow, share a snack & everyone will take home some fresh blueberries. Attendance is free and you may register the day of the event. Everyone fifth grade and younger is invited to attend. We will have stories, prizes, and more. Our last program will be on June 22nd. Call the library at 618-378-3713 or check out our Facebook page for more information. Hope to see you there! [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Events, The Book Report Tagged With: books, library

SIC Foundation Hosts Jazz Under the Stars

June 14, 2022 by Villagers Voice

--Banterra Bank is the Platinum Sponsor for the Event --

The Southeastern Illinois College Foundation in coordination with the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art will host a new summer event on Saturday, June 25 – Jazz Under the Stars. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Events, News, Southeastern Illinois College News Tagged With: jazz music

HCE Fundraiser on Saturday at Little Giant Grocery

June 14, 2022 by Kathy Sands

Submitted by Fran Matheny

H.C.E., Home Community Education, is having a fundraiser on June 18 at 9 a.m. in front of Little Giant Grocery in Carmi. The fundraiser is for our White County Cancer Relay and funds from this event will be donated in memory of one of our precious members Mary Bingman, whose smile will forever be etched in our memories.

H.C.E. are some of the best cooks and will be having cakes, pies, cookies, breads, muffins, and much more. If you need a dessert for Father's Day, this is the place to get a homemade dessert.

 

Filed Under: Community Events, News Tagged With: HCE

Indian Creek Township Board Meets Wednesday

June 14, 2022 by Villagers Voice

The Indian Creek Township Board will meet for its regular monthly meeting tomorrow night, June 15, at 7 p.m. at the Township building. On the agenda is committee reports from:

  • Highway Commissioner
  • Trustee
  • Cemetery
  • Supervisor

New Business will be to discuss & approve the Employee Handbook

The next meeting is July 20, 2022  at 7:00 p.m.

Filed Under: Community Events, News Tagged With: Indian Creek Township

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