Here are just a few upcoming events in the BenGil Area.
Build Benld
Paws on the Run featuring a 5k run and 1 mile fun walk kicks off at 11a.m on April 30th. Register by April 8th to get a free t-shirt. Contact Jennifer Hopper at jhopper@mcphd.net or 217-839-4114 or visit www.healthiermacoupin.net for more information.
Crafts and Flea Market scheduled for May 14th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Benld Civic Center. Tables are $20 for vendors. Contact Norm Emmons at 217-835-2130 for more information.
The Benld Lions Clubs
The Benld Lions Club Pork Chop Dinner will be held on Sunday, April 3 from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Benld Civic Center. The dinner will consist of 2 pork chops, a vegetable, mashed potatoes and gravy, bread, salad, a choice of dessert, and coffee or tea. Carryouts will be available throughout the serving time. Advance tickets are on sale now from any Benld Lions Club member and tickets are available at the door. Cost of the meal is $8.00.
Benld Rotary
Jim Pitchford, Emergency Management Director, will be the featured speaker at the Benld Rotary meeting this Tuesday, March 29th at 11:45 am at Toni’s Restaurant.
Education Station
Registration for the Education Station for 3 and 4 year olds is at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Tuesday April 5th at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Non-refundable registration fee required Any questions call Marion Kravanya at 835-4022 or Staci Blevins at 839-3914