Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to the following locations. Champaign: St. Matthew Catholic School the week of July 13 – July 17. Monticello: Washington Elementary School the week of June 8 – June 11. Regional program sponsors include Johnson Controls Foundation and Overdeck Family Foundation. A program of the…

By Rhea Landholm, media and marketing manager, Center for Rural Affairs Libraries are a vital part of our rural communities. That’s why I invite you to celebrate the library in your small town during National Library Week, April 19 to 25. These book-filled buildings serve as community spaces, wi-fi hotspots, children’s imagination stations, and more.…

Hindsboro Christian Church will host a yard and bake sale and serve lunch on May 2, from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (citywide). The lunch and bake sale are by donation. All proceeds will go to InterVarsity Christian Ministries. InterVarsity Christian Ministries are present on the campus of the University of Illinois and on other campuses across…

Lake Land College is set to offer a new degree program in Computer Science starting this Fall. The program will equip students with a wide range of programing and software skills, preparing them for high-demand STEM careers. By focusing on key skills such as programming, error testing and problem solving, the new program will set…

Lake Land College Honors students and members of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society were recently recognized for their outstanding academic achievements at the annual Lake Land College Honors Banquet. During the event, Grayson Thomas, Paris, was named Honors Student of the Year in recognition of his exceptional work in the Lake Land College…

MATTOON, IL— Dig deeper and establish solid roots in gardening knowledge with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. Illinois Extension Master Gardeners uplift communities one garden, one answer, and one volunteer hour at a time. From city centers to rural communities and suburban curb appeal, Illinois Master Gardener volunteers are passionate about the program’s mission to…

A benefit for the Bunker family is being planned for Friday, April 24 from 5-8 p.m. at Penn Station, 122 E. Progress St., Arthur. The Arthur United Methodist Church is hosting the event with help from several community organizations and the Arthur Ministerial Association. Ken and Jill Bunker moved to Arthur in July of 2020…

Tuscola, IL — Everyone is invited to an evening of music, storytelling, and purpose at “Songs & Stories with David Zach,” lead singer of the internationally known band Remedy Drive, on Sunday, May 3, at 6 p.m. at First Christian Church of Tuscola (100 E. Church St., Tuscola). During this event, David Zach will perform…

Quilt enthusiasts from across the region are invited to attend the Annual Arthur Amish Country Quilt Show, scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, April 30–May 2, at the Otto Center, located one-half mile south of Arthur at 2056 County Road 1800 East. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday and…

Sheep to Yarn to Quilts will return to the Illinois Amish Heritage Center on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature sheep and alpaca shearing demonstrations, processing the wool, and making clothing and quilts from the shared materials. There will also be numerous activities for children, including pony cart…