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Thursday, July 14

? The Summer Lunches for Kids program is under way. The lunches are available from 11-11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Home and in Rogier Park in Vandalia, at the township building in Shobonier and at the township garage in Vera.
? TOPS IL 2490 will meet from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Ramsey. Weigh-in is from 9-9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Dovie Heaton-Bergin at 283-1729.
? TOPS IL 1872, Ramsey, will meet at the Christian Church in Ramsey. Weigh-in is at 6:20 p.m., and the meeting is at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Donna Morell at 423-2916.
? The Fayette County Fair at the fairgrounds in Brownstown continues. C-Bar Rodeo is at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 15

? The Fayette County Fair at the fairgrounds in Brownstown continues. Stock car racing begins at 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 16

? The Fayette County Fair at the fairgrounds in Brownstown concludes. A demolition derby is at 7 p.m.
? The inaugural Midwest All-Ford Nationals Car Show & Swap Meet will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Vandalia Lake campgrounds and marina. Admission is $5 for adults, and children age 10 and under are admitted free. The show will feature 51 classes of Fords and a swap meet.
? The Brownstown Alumni Reunion will be held at the American Legion Home in Vandalia. The social hour is from 4-6 p.m., and there is no charge. The dinner is at 6 p.m.; reservations were required for the meal. Class photos, employee photos, business items and additional visiting will take place at 7 p.m.  The dance (which will require tickets) is at 9 p.m. Dance tickets are $6 per person and will be available at the door.
? A country music dance and potluck is held from 7-10 p.m. every Saturday at 202 W. Madison St. in Ramsey (the former Baptist Church). Admission is $5.
? A country music dance is held from 7-10 p.m. every Saturday at the old Seminary Schoolhouse south of Hagarstown. For more information, call 267-8386 or 367-1506.
Sunday, July 17

? The inaugural Midwest All-Ford Nationals Car Show & Swap Meet will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Vandalia Lake campgrounds and marina. Admission is $5 for adults, and children age 10 and under are admitted free. An auction is at 4 p.m.
? St. James Lutheran Church will hold a dedication ceremony of a new brick courtyard on Sunday at 10 a.m. The engraved bricks have been purchased by families or individuals either in honor or in memory of someone. The bricks have been laid into a courtyard area, which also includes tables, light fixtures and landscaping. The public is invited to attend the dedication and church service, which will be followed by a potluck meal. The church is located at 727 W. Gallatin, Vandalia.
Monday, July 18

? The Summer Lunches for Kids program is under way. The lunches are available from 11-11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Home and in Rogier Park in Vandalia, at the township building in Shobonier and at the township garage in Vera.
? The Vandalia City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. at city hall.
Tuesday, July 19
? The Vandalia Rotary Club meets at noon at Ponderosa Steakhouse.
? The U.S. Route 51 environmental impact statement public information meeting will be held from 6-8 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Ramsey High School in Ramsey. Study updates on alignments being developed throughout the project corridor from the Shelby/Christian line to the Ill. Route 177 interchange at Irvington will be given.
? The Vandalia Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. at the district's administration center.
Wednesday, July 20

? TOPS IL 2020 will meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Fayette County Hospital conference room. Weigh-in is from 5-5:40 p.m.
Thursday, July 21

? The Summer Lunches for Kids program is under way. The lunches are available from 11-11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Home and in Rogier Park in Vandalia, at the township building in Shobonier and at the township garage in Vera.
? TOPS IL 2490 will meet from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Ramsey. Weigh-in is from 9-9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Dovie Heaton-Bergin at 283-1729.
? TOPS IL 1872, Ramsey, will meet at the Christian Church in Ramsey. Weigh-in is at 6:20 p.m., and the meeting is at 7 p.m.

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