Upcoming Events
Blood drive set for July 5 in Carlinville
Carlinville will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5 at the Elks Lodge, 201 W. Main Street, Carlinville.
Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747‑5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before May 10, 2023, are eligible to give at this drive.
All donors will receive an ImpactLife Promo Voucher for their choice of either an EGift Card (Amazon, Target, Walmart, Lowes etc.) or use the Bonus Points in our Donor Store for an ImpactLife Sun Shirt
To donate, please contact Vicki Walker at (217) 854‑3141 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 60352 to locate the drive. You may also call ImpactLife to schedule at 800-747-5401.
About Blood Donation: Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors.
About ImpactLife: ImpactLife is the provider of blood and blood components to more than 125 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin. In the area, ImpactLife is the exclusive provider to Carlinville Area Hospital.
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A rummage sale is scheduled to be held March 20, 21, and 22 at Zion Lutheran Bunker Hill, 609 E. Warren, to benefit Meals on Wheels in Macoupin County. Meals are delivered to persons who have proved their need and inability to get a meal. Volunteers deliver the meals to their door. Zion Lutheran at Bunker Hill donates this service every sixth week.
Please start bringing your items to donate for the sale on March 17, coming in the North entrance to the Sunday School. A volunteer can assist in the unloading.
Funding for Macoupin County Meals on Wheels is tight due to rising costs of food and limited grant money from the Department of Aging. Other contributers include a grant from Bayer Corporation. There is no Government funding and1500 meals are prepared daily for three counties. Persons getting meals are asked to pay a minimal amount but many are unable.
Please come shop on Thursday, March 20 from 4-8 pm, Friday and Saturday from 8-4.
Thank you for any help you can give in donations, purchases, volunteering to work, and prayers. All money made will be given to Illinois Valley Meals on Wheels, Macoupin County. Call Jane with any questions at 618-973-2666.
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Summer Repertory at Carlinville is pleased to announce the return of a comedy play to the stage. Performances of Ripcord will be held January 17 and 18th at 7:30 PM and January 19 at 2 PM at Blackburn College Bothwell Auditorium.
Ripcord, by David Lindsay-Abaire, is based in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility. The rivalry of odd couple roommates Abby and Marilyn, results in high stakes comedy of conflict for control of territory.
Cindy Rice and Joe Hardy bring their combined experience directing the small cast of seasoned actors.
Rice, who has directed place and musicals In Illinois and Texas, spent 15 years co-directing musicals at North Green high school.
Hardy, who began acting at age 7 with notable roles in Summer Repertory Theatre’s Shrek The Musical, The Little Mermaid , and Suessical, has also performed at several Springfield, Illinois, theaters. He has a BA in Theatre Performance from SIUE.
Tickets for Ripcord may be purchased at the door only. Ripcord is rated PG-13. For more information, see Summer Repertory Theatre at Blackburn College Facebook page.
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LITCHFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College Litchfield invites prospective students and their families to an evening of exploration on Jan. 22, 2025. This event will offer valuable resources, insights and support to help attendees take the next step in their educational journeys.
Event Highlights:
5-7 p.m. – Workforce Programs Showcase Take a look at the workforce programs that can lead to high-demand careers. LLCC’s Workforce Institute directors and dean will be onsite to discuss current programs and provide a special preview of the new industrial maintenance program available at LLCC-Litchfield this fall. Learn about tuition assistance for the industrial maintenance program, provided by Make It in Illinois. The showcase is open to everyone.
5:30 p.m. – College NOW Learn about how to get a jump start on college credit while still in high school. Benefits, student qualifications, course schedule and costs will be discussed. This presentation is for high school sophomores and juniors and their families.
Financial Aid Completion, all evening – Get the guidance you need to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students and parents can work with knowledgeable staff to ensure their FAFSA is submitted accurately and on time. There will also be information on LLCC Foundation scholarships. This portion of the event is open to high school seniors and new or returning LLCC students who have already graduated or obtained a high school equivalency (HSE) certificate.
Register for the event at www.llcc.edu/litchfield. LLCC-Litchfield is located at 1 Lincoln Land Drive in Litchfield. The center is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
