Tue, Sept 2: Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, 8 Doctors Park Road, Mt.Vernon, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Wed, Sept 3: Dix Community Center, 217 North Main, 1:00 – 5:00 pm Wed, Sept 3: Waltonville Grade School, 802 West Knob Street, 2:00 – 6:00 pm Thu, Sept 4: Bluford Ruritan Club, 814 6th Street, Bluford, 12:00 – 5:00 pm Thu, Sept 4: Abbott EMS, 137 Industrial Park Rd, Benton, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Fri, Sept 5: Benton Civic Center, 414 W…
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Friday’s Food & Art will take place on the first Friday of every month from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, May to October, at The Commons in downtown Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Hosted by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc., this vibrant event will showcase local vendors offering regionally made or grown products, along with live musical entertainment. Attendees can enjoy delicious food and beverages from nearby downtown restaurants, either while browsing the vendors or relaxing at the picnic tables and listening to the…
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Saturday, September 6th the annual BBQ for the Backstoppers will be held at the Community Center in Nashville from 11 to 2. Don’t miss the special guest from 12pm to 1pm NASCAR driver Ross Chastain signing autographs. Come get a good lunch for a great cause and meet the legend who drove the wall in Martinsville! Menu will be pork burgers, brats, or hot dogs with fries, onion rings, or tots, and drink all for only $10 so come on…
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The Mount Vernon Elks 819, Centralia Elks 493, Fairfield Elks 1631, Salem Elks 1678 and McLeansboro Elks 1882 Lodges in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The clinic is from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. …
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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will host the 7th annual United We Lead Gala on Friday, September 12, 2025 at The Leclaire Room in Edwardsville, IL. The United We Lead Gala, themed “Building a Sweeter Future” in 2025, is the premier fundraising event for Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois that brings together a wide range of people who share the same desire – to be a difference in girls’ lives. For those who attended the 2024 United We Lead Gala,…
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Discover Mt. Vernon’s vibrant community spirit at Market Days, the city’s premier flea market and vendor fair. Held at The Commons, 911 Broadway St., Market Days takes place on the second Saturday of every month from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, April through October. Join us for a delightful array of offerings including antiques, collectibles, handmade crafts, plants, jewelry, flea market treasures, fresh produce, baked goods, kettle corn, and much more! Admission is free, and vendor fees are kept affordable,…
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