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Thursday, March 27
? The 20th annual antique tractor show at Village Square Mall will be held Thursday through Sunday. The mall is located on Ill. Route 45 south of Effingham. It is sponsored by the Old National Trail and East Central Illinois Two-Cylinder clubs and the County Line Sod Busters. Those interested in displaying tractors or getting more information may call 483-6241, 217-536-6315 or 673-2346.
? "A Night of Music – The Sequel," will be presented in the Vandalia Community High School gym. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 13-18, with children 12 and under admitted free. The concert will include performances by the fifth-, sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade bands, and the VCHS band. It will also feature Gracia Harrison, who performed on "The Voice" in its third season. The night will include a silent auction and discounted St. Louis Cardinals tickets. Meals and concessions will be available.
? 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.
? Evans Public Library in Vandalia will host PACK (Pups Assisting Children with Kindness) from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome to read to DarnFar Ranch's specially trained therapy dogs. Registration is required; to register, call the library, 283-2824, or stop by the library.
? CenterPointe Church, located at 1616 Veterans Ave. in Vandalia, is holding free Weekly Fit Club sessions at 6 p.m. every Thursday.
? 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..
Friday, March 28

? The Brownstown High School Drama Club will present the play "Here We Sit" at 1 p.m. in the BHS gym. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for students.
? Evans Public Library in Vandalia will hold a Fantastic Friday at 4 p.m. Children ages 5-10 are invited to listen to stories and make a craft. Registration is required; to register, stop by the library or call 283-2824.
Saturday, March 29

? The Old National Trail Shrine Club of the Ainad Shriners will hold a free screening clinic from 9-11 a.m. at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia. The screenings are for children with bone, muscle or joint problems. For more information, call 267-6989 or 283-1231. Walk-ins are welcome. Children with conditions will be treated at the Shriners Hospital for Children in St. Louis.
? The Brownstown High School Drama Club will present the play "Here We Sit" at 2 p.m. in the BHS gym. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for students.
? The Fayette County Extension Office will be open from 1-4 p.m. to accept baked goods (fruit pies, cakes, cobblers and cookies) from Home and Community Education members. The baked goods are for the Extension spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Sunday at the Brownstown Elementary School.
Sunday, March 30

? The Fayette County Extension Foundation will hold a spaghetti dinner from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the cafeteria at Brownstown Elementary School. The menu will include spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, breadsticks, homemade desserts and tea. Free-will donations will be accepted. Baked goods donated by Fayette County Home and Community Education members will be available for suggested donations. For more information, call the Fayette County Extension Office, 283-2753.
? The annual meeting of Griffith Cemetery trustees will be held at 2 p.m. at the Golden Years Building in Brownstown. The public is invited. For more information, call Don Smail, 427-3817.
? The Fayette County Museum's final Fifth Season of Events presentation will be at 2 p.m. in Wesley Hall at First United Methodist Church in Vandalia. Dr. Kevin Childers will present "Pontious Pilate." Tickets are $13 in advance, available at the museum, and $15 at the door. Refreshments will be available after the program.
Tuesday, April 1

? The Vandalia Rotary Club meets at noon at Ponderosa Steakhouse.
? Evans Public Library in Vandalia will hold a story time at 10 a.m. Children of all ages are invited to attend.
? TOPS IL 2020 will meet in the Fayette County Hospital conference room. Weigh-in is from 5-5:30 p.m., with the meeting to follow.
? The Grandparents/Relatives Raising Children support group will meet from 1-2 p.m. at Evans Public Library in Vandalia. The support group meets monthly and provides support, education and access to additional resources, including financial assistance. For more information, call Trisha Katt at 1-888-560-8805, ext. 1062.
? A Caregiver Connection seminar, "The ABC's of Caregiving," will be held from 3-4 p.m. in the conference room at Brookstone Estates, 1607 W. Fillmore St., Vandalia. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Brookstone Estates at 283-9825 or the caregiver adviser at 1-888-560, ext. 1062.
? A Weight Watchers meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Vandalia; weigh-in is at 5 p.m. Visitors are welcome to attend the meeting free of charge.
? The Rainbow Reflections grief support group will meet from 6-7 p.m. in Wesley Hall at First United Methodist Church, 127 N. Fourth St., Vandalia. Those planning to attend the meeting or having questions are asked to call Mary Miller at 292-5366.
? The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing from 4-7 p.m. at the Patoka Civic Center, 209 W. Bond Ave., to present the remaining four-lane alternatives of U.S. Route 51 in the Patoka area. This is the last opportunity for residents to comment on the remaining alternatives. There is no formal presentation; representatives from IDOT and the Route 51 consultant team will be available to answer questions and accept comments.
Wednesday, April 2

? The Vandalia Chamber of Commerce will meet in the Lincoln Room at Ponderosa Steakhouse. A noon luncheon is followed by a business meeting and a program.
? Evans Public Library's Homeschool Group will meet at 1 p.m. Call the library, 283-2824, for more information.
? The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing from 4-7 p.m. at the Mother of Dolors Parish Center at 322 N. Seventh St. in Vandalia to present the remaining four-lane alternatives of U.S. Route 51 in the Vandalia area. This is the last opportunity for residents to comment on the remaining alternatives. There is no formal presentation; representatives from IDOT and the Route 51 consultant team will be available to answer questions and accept comments.
Thursday, April 3

? 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.
? The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing from 4-7 p.m. at the Ramsey Grade School, 610 W. Sixth St.,to present the remaining four-lane alternatives of U.S. Route 51 in the Ramsey area. This is the last opportunity for residents to comment on the remaining alternatives. There is no formal presentation; representatives from IDOT and the Route 51 consultant team will be available to answer questions and accept comments.
? CenterPointe Church, located at 1616 Veterans Ave. in Vandalia, is holding free Weekly Fit Club sessions at 6 p.m. every Thursday.
? 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.
? The Fayette Water Co. will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. at First Church of God, 3001 Thrill Hill Road, Vandalia.
Friday, April 4

? The annual Soroptimist Awards Banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Days Inn of Vandalia. Reservations should be made by calling Judy Wasmuth, 283-2989 or 267-7637 by this Friday. Limited seating is available,