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Downtown Vandalia set for busy weekend with musical entertainment & Car Show
It will be a very busy weekend in downtown Vandalia. Charter’s Patio in downtown Vandalia will have a full weekend. Billy Joe Neil will perform from 11:30 am to 1 pm today. Then, Mike Delisle and Bill Joe Neil will perform from 6 pm to 9 pm tonight. Saturday night will be the Imagine That Band from 7 pm to 10 m at Charter’s Patio.
Mulberry Grove Student Places In 2024 Cream Of The Crop Photography Contest
Nine photographers ages 8 to 18 won Bright Start college savings scholarships in the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. “The students showed amazing creativity and talent with these photos,” Frerichs said. “The images beautifully capture the wonderful diversity of Illinois agriculture.”...
Thomason is New Muny Band Director
At a recent presentation of the history of the Greenville Municipal Band at the DeMoulin Museum, the ceremonial baton was passed from retired band director Chris Woods to newly appointed director Ryan Thomason. He is no stranger to the Greenville Community, having taught band at Greenville High School, and currently teaches at Greenville Junior High School. His appointment as Muni band director provides a level of comfort to current band members, having played saxophone for several years, and even stepping in to conduct when needed. Thomason is looking forward to a successful 2025 season, and hopes to continue to inspire the next generation of musicians to join the band and delight the Greenville community with great music for many years to come.
It’s At Your Library
Children, there are only a few days left to return your coloring contest with a twist entry. Come to the Library for your color sheet or download it from our website (www.greenvillepubliclibrary.org). You will need to color it, and also decorate the book spines in the picture by adding the titles of four of your favorite books. There are two age groups (6-8 and 9-11), each with the same design. The entry in each age group with the most votes will win a back to school supply pack. Entries must be returned no later than Friday, August 16th.
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