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44th annual Illinois State Quartet Convention, May 30, 31 and June 1

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 5:48pm
44th annual Illinois State Quartet Convention, May 30, 31 and June 1

 

MARION, IL (KFVS) - The 44th annual Illinois State Quartet Convention will be held on May 30, 31 and June 1 beginning at 6:30 each evening at the Marion Civic Center, Tower Square Plaza in downtown Marion.

National gospel music groups Jeff & Sheri Easter, The Kingsmen Quartet and The Lesters will headline this years event along with the host group, The Nehrkorns. 

Nineteen other groups from Illinois will also be participating.

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Marion author to hold book signing May 25

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 2:35pm
Marion author to hold book signing May 25

 

MARION, IL (KFVS) - Author Ruth Teal will be available to sign copies of her book "Uncomplicated" on May 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Teal is a resident of Marion, Ill.

In "Uncomplicated," Ruth Teal takes experiences from her life and connects them to biblical concepts. Ruth covers a range in topics--many funny, many thought provoking. Throughout her day, Ruth is able to find God’s presence in everything. Each section is its own short story, so keep it in your purse for on-the-go reading. Whether you’re cozying up on the couch with a cup of tea, or reading on the run, "Uncomplicated" will lighten your spirit and inspire your day.

The book signing will be at Hats off to Mom's, Harvest Church Of Southern Illinois 602 E. Davie St. Ann, Ill.

For more information, contact Chris Coffey at 888-361-9473 or ccoffey@tatepublishing.com.

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5KFVS celebrating 5 years, share your race pictures with us!

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 5:21pm
5KFVS celebrating 5 years, share your race pictures with us!

The 5KFVS Run/Walk is coming up! It will be May 18 in downtown Cape Girardeau, Mo.

This year, to celebrate the 5th year, we're adding a 12K!

Have you ran the 5KFVS, or even ran all five years? We want to see your photos from past events!

Send your photos to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name and where you're from.

We'll share the pictures online and possibly on-air!

Have you signed up yet? You can click here to visit the 5KFVS website where you can find more information and the sign-up form for this year's race.

You can see the pictures we have so far by clicking here to see the slideshow.

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Website launch party for 2013 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Monday, May 13th, 10:25 am
Website launch party for 2013 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

MARION, IL (KFVS) -  Planning for the 2013 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Southern Illinois is well under way.

There will be a website launch party on Tuesday, May 21 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

The party will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

It's a good time to register for the 2013 event.

There will be a tutorial on the website along with 2013 event details.

Appetizers will be provided by the Strides Committee.

RSVP to Alli Arvanis at 618-998-9898 #3 or alli.arvanis@cancer.org.  

Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.

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Hospice of Southern Illinois chosen as finalist 'Grow St. Louis' program

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 11:22am
Hospice of Southern Illinois chosen as finalist 'Grow St. Louis' program

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KFVS) - Hospice of Southern Illinois has been chosen as finalist in Monsanto, Grow St. Louis program.

On Monday, May 6,  Hospice of Southern Illinois Hospice was selected as a finalist in the Monsanto, Grow, St. Louis program.

Organizers say the program offers not-for-profit organizations grant money up to $20,000.

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Upcoming events in Marion for May and June

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 3:47pm
Upcoming events in Marion for May and June

MARION, IL (KFVS) - Upcoming May and June events at The Pavilion in Marion are available.

Events include:

  • MAY 11: Young Hearts Ball-14th annual “Goals and Purpose” at 11 a.m.
  • May 13: Scholastic Book Fair from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • May 14: Scholastic Book Fair from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • May 15: Scholastic Book Fair from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • May 17: Quarter Charity Auction –Gumdrops from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • May 18: Southern Illinois Roller Girls Derby- doors open 5:30 p.m.
  • June 5: Night Storm Party-High School Dance from 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
  • June 7: Quarter Charity Auction-American Cancer Society from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • June 8: Southern Illinois Roller Girls Derby-doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.

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28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations held at Bleyer Lake

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 12:45pm
28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations held at Bleyer Lake

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The 28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations was held Wednesday, May 8 at Bleyer Lake.

More than 1,300 Special Population youngsters and adults, volunteers, and staff lined the shores of Bleyer Lake for this event. They spent the day fishing and were provided a picnic lunch. All of the fishing equipment is provided free of charge to the participants.

Bleyer Lake is located 1.5 miles south of Midland Inn, just off Country Club Road.

The participants came from southern Illinois schools and sheltered workshops in Jackson, Williamson, Union and other surrounding counties.

The event began at 9 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m.

Volunteers for the Fishing Expedition helped participants with their fishing equipment, baited fishing hooks and encouraged their efforts.

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