Calendar

Thursday, March 20
? 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.
? An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 2-6 p.m. at Brownstown High School.
? 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 Crawford-Hale American Legion Unit 95 Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Home in Vandalia.
? This year's play at Vandalia Community High School, "The Mouse that Roared," will be performed at 7 p.m. in the VCHS gym.
Friday, March 21

? Brownstown Elementary School will hold its annual SCC carnival and pancake supper. A meal will be served from 5-7 p.m., with the cost being $5 per person. Carnival games will run from 6-8 p.m., and wrist bands for unlimited play will be $10. "Bubbles, the Clown" will be present, and Hosick Motors – in conjunction with Chrysler – will hold a drive and ride fundraiser. For every test drive, $10 will be donated to the school. The night will also include a raffle featuring donations from local businesses, with tickets being 25 cents each.
? This year's play at Vandalia Community High School, "The Mouse that Roared," will be performed at 7 p.m. in the VCHS gym.
Saturday, March 22

? This year's play at Vandalia Community High School, "The Mouse that Roared," will be performed at 7 p.m. in the VCHS gym.
Monday, March 24

? The Vandalia Lions Club meets at Days Inn. The executive board meets at 5:15 p.m., and the meal and regular meeting are at 6 p.m.
? The Fayette County Republican Women's Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the National Road Interpretive Center, 106 S. Fifth St., Vandalia.
Tuesday, March 25

? The Vandalia Rotary Club meets at noon at Ponderosa Steakhouse.
? Evans Public Library in Vandalia will hold a story time at 4 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to attend.
? The Vandalia Board of Education will hold its regular March meeting at 5 p.m. in the district's administration center.
? 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.
? 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.
Wednesday, March 26

? The Vandalia Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Vandalia Eagles Club.
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.