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Stormchasers of Illinois to appear at Carlinville Library on July 25

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The valuable meteorological practice of storm chasing will be the topic of a free, one-hour program at the Carlinville Public Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25.

Nick Bartholomew, an experienced storm chaser with a public-outreach focus, will discuss the activities, equipment, and purpose of tracking severe weather first-hand.

Bartholomew, who has appeared to audiences across Illinois, is the owner and director of Severe Weather Information, LLC., an organization founded in 2022 which also collaborates with Illinois Storm Chasers.  He has traveled the nation to witness Mother Nature’s worst weather, and has been featured on countless national news and weather outlets.

As a youth, Bartholomew was interested in weather, but was terrified at the thought of approaching thunderstorms. As he grew up, he turned that fear into a burning desire to understand severe weather.

As soon as he obtained his license, Bartholomew participated in local storm chases to observer weather up front. He has now documented over thirty tornadoes in his career, and regularly travels to the Plains region, dubbed “Tornado Alley,” to witness current outbreaks.

Bartholomew is also known for his outreach, which provides informative, entertaining, and interactive programs for all ages.

Other topics to be discussed at Carlinville include storm chasing, local climatology, past tornadic events, and severe weather safety and preparedness. A question-and-answer session will follow the program.

The Carlinville Public Library is located at 510 North Broad Street. For more information on the Stormchasers program or the many activities offered at the library, contact 217-854-3505 or mail@carlinvillelibrary.org

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Missions group to host trivia fundraiser on March 30

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Come and join us for an exciting afternoon of trivia as we support our local 2:18 Missions! Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 30 from 2 to 5 PM for an event that promises fun, camaraderie, and a chance to make a difference in our community. The event will be held at DeStefane Community Center in Benld, 201 East Central Avenue.

Teams of up to 10 people can participate for just $100 per table. Whether you want to reserve your table in advance or simply show up on the day of the event to pay at the door, we welcome all trivia enthusiasts to join in the competition!

Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the game—just please remember, no alcohol is allowed. For your convenience, we will have bottles of water available for purchase.

The stakes are high, and the competition is fierce! The first-place team will take home a prize of $150. Plus, bring some dollar bills to participate in “Heads and Tails” games during breaks and to buy mulligans for your team.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a lively trivia challenge. To reserve your table or for more information, contact Kristin at 217-691-7469.

Let’s make this a memorable event for our community and the 2:18 Missions!

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Gillespie Library to host Nick Davio on Feb. 22

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The public is invited to Gillespie Public Library for a family friendly morning on Saturday, February 22 at 11:00 a.m. with “Music/Act 2 with Mr. Nick”.

Nick Davio performed previously at Gillespie Library and at the Christmas Sparkle at the Gillespie Coal Museum.

He has a lively interaction with children of all ages. So, come and enjoy a morning of music and fun.

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Gillespie to host blood drive on Feb. 17

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Gillespie Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Monday, February 17 at 900 Broadway, inside Gillespie Methodist Church Gym.

To donate, please contact Brenda Lowe at (217) 710-1336 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 60020 to locate the drive. You may also call ImpactLife to schedule at 800-747-5401. Appointments are requested.

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 12/23/24 are eligible to give at this drive.

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