Upcoming Events
Local author to be at Benld Library on May 21
Benld Public Library is hosting local author Ashley Sarver for a reading and book signing of her children’s book Trax the Tractor & His Farming Friends on Saturday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m.
Ashley, a 2011 graduate of Gillespie High School, self-published Trax the Tractor & His Farming Friends in January 2022. It is her first published book.
“I grew up on a farm,” Ashley said. “I saw firsthand how much hard work and passion goes into farming. I think it is so important to share the farmer’s story. I’m humbled to be able to share my book at the Benld Library with those from my hometown.”
Trax the Tractor & His Farming Friends is a story about the love of farming, along with the challenges and hardships that come with it.
The reader will see what a typical year looks like for a grain farmer in the Midwest. Trax and his farming friends overcome obstacles and always trust God to get them through the hard times.
About Ashley Sarver:
Ashley Sarver has been writing since before she could properly hold a pencil. Her mother would write down her stories, while she would draw the pictures. And now, she continues to follow her writing passion – whether that’s writing lyrics for her songs, marketing materials for her clients, or children’s stories.
She published her first children’s book – Trax the Tractor and His Farming Friends in 2022. As a proud farmer’s daughter from the Midwest, her hope is to share insight into the world of farmers and show how important they are to us all.
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The Wilsonville Progressive Club will celebrate and host a 90 year Anniversary Party on Saturday, May 11. The party will include a catered dinner, a live band, and fireworks.
Doors will open at 2 pm with a catered dinner being served at 4 pm. The Shane Kessinger Experience (live band) will play at 5 pm, and a grand fireworks display will be held at dusk.
The Progressive Club was originally established in 1934 by the Progressive Miners and was located on the northwest side of Wilsonville’s main street. The Club moved to their new building in January of 1949 and today this is still the current location at 212 Wilson Street in Wilsonville.
Wilsonville was founded in 1917 when Superior Coal Co. Mine No. 4 was sunk and this was the most modern mine in the Superior field. At that time, the little settlement which grew up around the mine was called Wilson. One day a worker paused and asked, “What are we going to name this town?” President Wilson was in office, thus the town was then and there named Wilson until 1919 when it was incorporated and the name expanded to Wilsonville.
The Wilsonville Progressive Club is operated and maintained by an elected panel of trustees and loyal members. The Club is open to the public and membership is always welcome. The large outdoor covered pavilion and manicured grassy side lot offer an attractive and convenient venue for any event along with inside facilities.
If you are interested in renting for any kind of event, call 217-835-3122 during open hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 4 pm to close, and Sunday doors open at 2 pm. Every Sunday afternoon at 4 pm is the Queen of Hearts drawing and the Club is on Facebook as well.
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The Macoupin County Agriculture Education Foundation is holding a frozen meal fundraiser now through May 6. Proceeds from the sale of the frozen meals will assist the Foundation in making possible exciting activities including scholarships for outstanding agriculture students, improvements in agriculture literacy, and enhanced leadership activities.
To order, visit www.thegivingplatefundraisers.com between now and May 6 and select the Macoupin County Agriculture Education Foundation icon.
Meals will be available for pick-up on Thursday, May 23 from 3-5 pm at the Macoupin County Farm Bureau, 220 N. Broad St., Carlinville.
If you have questions about the fundraiser, contact the Macoupin County Farm Bureau office at 217-854-2571 or mcfb@gomadison.com.
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A huge craft fair, flea market and coffee and cars will be held on Saturday, October 14 at Gillespie United Methodist Church starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m.
It’s not too early to think Christmas. Don’t miss the opportunity to buy those unique gifts and decorations to make your holidays special. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 900 West Broadway, Gillespie, IL, rain or shine.
One-of-a-kind purses by local artist, beautiful woodwork, Primitive decor, fresh Georgia pecans for baking and gifting, local honey, Tastefully Simple, Norwex, and more will be available.
Sandwiches and desserts will also be for sale inside while cool rides will be on display at “Coffee and Cars!” in the parking lot of the church. Owners of the cars will receive a coupon for free coffee and donut upon arrival.
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