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Summer reading program under way

Evans Public Library and McDonald’s invite local youth to sign up for the library’s summer reading program, "Paws to Read."
"Paws to Read" offers two reading programs this summer – one for students entering kindergarten through sixth grade, and one for students in junior high through newly graduated high school seniors.
Prizes will be awarded for reading throughout the summer, and three special programs will be offered during June at the library.
Sign up began on Monday and will run until school resumes in August. Children may sign up at any time throughout the summer.
For more information, call the library, 283-2824.

Pet supplies accepted for library fines

In celebration of its summer reading program, “Paws to Read,” Evans Public Library will be accepting donations of pet supplies in place of fines or lost book charges.
The library will collect donations June 2-Aug. 19. All items will be donated to Second Chance Animal Rescue.
For every item donated, $1 in fines or charges will be removed. New or gently used items accepted include blankets, rawhides, food bowls, treats, leashes and collars.

Family stories still being accepted

The Fayette County Genealogical and Historical Society has received word from the publisher of “Fayette County IL History & Family Book” that it still needs a lot more family histories.
Those who haven’t sent in family stories and wish to do so must do so as soon as possible, as the time for going to press is fast approaching.
Once the book goes to press, stories cannot be added.
The society hopes to have the book in hand by the end of the year.
Stories are to be sent to: FCGHS Book, P.O. Box 177, Vandalia, Ill., 62471. They may also be dropped off at Evans Public Library and given to Cathy Smith, or emailed it to brazlehaus@frontiernet.net.
For more information, call Judy Brazle, book chairman, at 347-2207.

Relay has Mr., Miss Little pageants

This year's Relay for Life, this Saturday at Rogier Park in Vandalia, will include Mr. and Miss Little Treasures pageants at 4 p.m.
The pageants feature three age groups – 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 – and will include casual wear, formal wear and talent categories. Subcategories are: most confident, best hair, most photogenic, congeniality and best talent.
In addition to a winner in each pageant, first and second runners-up will be selected.
The entry fee is $15, and children need to be entered by 2 p.m. on Friday. Registration forms are available at 1525 W. Randolph St., Vandalia.
For more information, contact Katie Fromm on Facebook through GlamR'us or by phone, 780-7224.

 

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