Calendar
Thursday, September 26 ? The Fayette County Retired Teachers will meet at 10:30 a.m. at Ponderosa Steakhouse in Vandalia. All retired teachers are invited. For more information, contact Diane Curll at 283-0492. ? Evans Public Library’s Homeschool Group meets from 1-2 p.m. at the library. Those interested in joining the group should contact Shawna Sprague at the library, 283-2824. ? A women’s Bible study will be held on Thursdays from Aug. 22-Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Northside Christian Church, 1845 W. Jackson St. (west of Sunset Drive), Vandalia. It is a DVD Bible study with Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer and Beth Moore. All women are invited. For more information, call 283-1970. Friday, September 27 ? Evans Public Library is holding a Fantastic Friday at 4 p.m. Children up to age 10 are invited to listen to stories and make a craft of their choice. Registration is required; to register, call the library, 283-2824. ? Kaskaskia College is holding a community meeting at noon at the KC Vandalia Campus on West Fillmore Street. It will include a president’s report by Dr. George Evans and public comment. ? A food truck will be at Charters Patio from 11-5 p.m., weather permitting. Live music by Bob Culbertson, Ed Taylor, Tom Fedrigon and Pedo Bauerle is from 6-8 p.m. ? Bingo at the American Legion Home in Vandalia at 7 p.m. ? A Nar-Anon meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Northside Christian Church, 1845 W. Jackson St., Vandalia. Saturday, September 28 ? The Vandalia Historical Society’s Wine & Ale with Abe will be held from noon-9 p.m. at Gallatin and Fourth streets. It will include wine and craft beer tastings, live bands, local food stands and numerous vendors. Limited seating will be available for the kid-friendly event, and attendees may take lawn chairs and blankets. Sunday, September 29 ? The annual Meals on Wheels fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Golden Circle/Senior Citizens Center, 616 W. Jackson St., Vandalia. The meal includes fried chicken and ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, chicken and noodles, rolls, green beans, gourmet carrots, iced tea, lemonade and coffee, and a variety of homemade desserts. The cost is $10 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. The event includes a silent auction and 50/50. Reservations must be made by calling 283-1040. ? The Fayette County Health Department is holding its annual memorial service for individuals who have died in the past year at 2 p.m. at First Church of God on Thrill Hill Road northwest of Vandalia. It will include a slide presentation featuring those individuals. Tuesday, October 1 ? The Christian Ladies Breakfast Club meets at 9:30 a.m. at Chuck Wagon Restaurant. It includes devotionals, prayer and fellowship, and breakfast on their own for attendees. The public is invited. For more information, contact Faye Watson at 267-8487. ? The Vandalia Rotary Club meets at noon at Ponderosa Steakhouse. Friday, October 4 ? A food truck will be at Charters Patio from 11-5 p.m., weather permitting. ? Bingo at the American Legion Home in Vandalia at 7 p.m. ? A Nar-Anon meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Northside Christian Church, 1845 W. Jackson St., Vandalia.
