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Thursday, November 9

? Evans Public Library's Homeschool Group meets from 1-2  p.m. at the library. Anyone interested in joining the group should contact Shawna Sprague at the library, 283-2824.
? The Vandalia Park District Board of Commissioners meets at 4:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Room at Evans Public Library.
? The United Methodist Men will hold their annual fish fry from 4:30-7 p.m. in Wesley Hall at First United Methodist Church. The proceeds are used to purchase coats and shoes for needy children in the area at Christmastime.
? Vandalia Community High School will hold its annual talent show at 7 p.m., with a variety of acts competing for the chance to win cash. Admission is $3
? The Fayette County Cancer Fund will have a public meeting at 7 p.m. in the Fayette County Hospital conference room.
Friday, November 10

? Crawford-Hale American Legion Post 95 will hold bingo at 7 p.m. at the Legion Home; doors open at 5:30 p.m.
? Olde Tyme Christmas is being held in downtown Vandalia. It begins at 5 p.m. with the lighting of the community Christmas tree at Seventh and Gallatin streets, followed by  Christmas carols and the Vandalia Rotary Club's Christmas parade. Olde Tyme Christmas  also includes more than 20 vendors, Santa and Mrs. Claus in the former Copper Penny on Fourth Street, Soroptimist cookie walk at the Fifth Street entrace of city hall, mobile carrilon, live reindeer, Christmas characters, and Vandalia Fire Department open house.
? Evans Public Library in Vandalia will hold a story time at 6 p.m. during Olde Tyme Christmas in downtown Vandalia; doors open at 5:30 p.m. Children of all ages are invited.
? A Nar-Anon meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Northside Christian Church, 1845 W. Jackson St., Vandalia.

Saturday, November 11

VETERANS DAY
? Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 726 W. Fillmore St. in Vandalia, will hold an all-you-can-eat hot cakes and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m.-noon in the parish hall (at Eighth Street entrance). The cost is $5 per person. Carry-outs will be available. A country store will be set up.
? The New Testament of Revelation will be taught from 1-3:30 p.m. every Saturday through Nov. 25, sponsored by the Rehoboth Baptist Church Association. The course is being led by Dr. Olen Evans of First Baptist Church of Brownstown. For more information, call 780-1857 or 780-0842.

Sunday, November 12

? Northside Christian Church, 1845 W. Jackson St. in Vandalia, will hold a special Veterans Day service. The public is invited to attend. Former Northside pastor and veterans Carl Rhodes will deliver the message. A ceremonial flag-raising will be held at the newly built memorial rock garden in front of the church.
Monday, November 13

? The Vandalia Lions Club meets at Ponderosa Steakhouse. The executive board meets at 5:30 p.m., the meal is at 6 p.m. and the regular club meeting is at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 14

? The Vandalia Rotary Club meets at noon at Ponderosa Steakhouse.
? The Brownstown VFW meets at 7:15 p.m. at the VFW Home.
? The Fayette County Board meets at 7 p.m. in the large courtroom at the Fayette County Courthouse in Vandalia.
? The Evans Public Library District Board meets at 7:30 p.m. at the library.

Wednesday, November 15

? Bingo is held at the Vandalia Moose Lodge in Vandalia. It starts at 7 p.m., with Lightning at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, November 17

? Crawford-Hale American Legion Post 95 will hold bingo at 7 p.m. at the Legion Home; doors open at 5:30 p.m.
? Evans Public Library in Vandalia will hold a Fantastic Friday at 4 p.m. Children up to age 10 are invited to listen to stories and disguise a turkey. Registration is required; to register, call the library, 283-2824.
? A Nar-Anon meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Northside Christian Church, 1845 W. Jackson St., Vandalia.

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