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Gem and Mineral Show April 13-14 in Marion

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, April 12th, 2013, 4:50pm
Gem and Mineral Show April 13-14 in Marion

MARION, IL (KFVS) - The Southern Illinois Earth Science Club will hold their annual Gem and Mineral Show at the Pavilion of the City of Marion on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Pavilion is located behind the Illinois Centre Mall off Rt. 13 and west of I-57. This is the only Gem and Mineral Show south of Springfield.

Admission is $2 for adults and children 18 and under are free. Organizers say there is ample free parking on site.

There will be exhibits of minerals, fossils, Indian artifacts, gemstones, jewelry, shells and lapidary work. You can also see working demonstrations of lapidary skills, arrowhead making, rock painting and related crafts.

The Ben E. Clement Museum will have a special exhibit of minerals from their world class collection.

Numerous silent auctions will be held and door prizes awarded.

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23rd Annual "Chuck" Garnati Golf Day June 12

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, April 12th, 2013, 4:44pm
23rd Annual "Chuck" Garnati Golf Day June 12

ENERGY, IL (KFVS) - The 23rd Annual "Chuck" Garnati Golf Day will be Wednesday, June 12 at Pine Lakes Golf Course.

The event is an 18-hold scramble with six person teams. Organizers recommend you sign up early because space is limited. Entry fees are $75 per player or $450 for a full team and must accompany application.

The starting time is 10 a.m. with a shotgun start. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and they ask that you please check in by 9 a.m.

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

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 3:54pm
5KFVS celebrating 5 years, share your race pictures with us!

The 5KFVS Run/Walk 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!

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.

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Taste of Hope in Williamson Co. to raise money for Relay for Life

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 3:05pm
Taste of Hope in Williamson Co. to raise money for Relay for Life

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Taste of Hope in Williamson County is back this year.

You can stop by these participating restaurants and 20 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Relay for Life:

  • The Annex Coffee & Deli in Herrin - April 9 5 to 8 p.m.
  • 17th Street BBQ in Marion - April 16 5 p.m. to close
  • La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Marion - April 23 5 p.m. to close
  • Western Sizzlin in Marion - April 30 5 p.m. to close

For more information contact the American Cancer Society at 618-998-9898, option 3.

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City of Marion Spring Clean Up Day begins April 8

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, April 8th, 2013, 3:59pm
City of Marion Spring Clean Up Day begins April 8

MARION, IL (KFVS) - The City of Marion Spring Clean Up will begin April 8 at 9 a.m.

The clean up schedule includes:

  • April 8 and 9 - Southeast Section
  • April 10 and 11 - Northeast Section
  • April 12 - Re-Canvass East Section
  • April 15 and 16 - Northwest Section
  • April 17 and 18 - Southwest Section
  • April 19 - Re-Canvass West Section

Sections are divided from Court Street and Main Street

The City of Marion says some limitations include:

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Upcoming events at The Pavilion

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 10:00am
Upcoming events at The Pavilion

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Upcoming events at The Pavilion in Marion are available.

Events include:

  • Saturday, April 6 - Southern Illinois Roller Girls, doors open at 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 7 - Princess and Me Tea Party, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday, April 12 - Priority Staffing Job Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 13 - Hands of Hope Fundraiser-Tim Lovelace comedian, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Saturday, April 13 - Gem and Mineral Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 14 - Gem and Mineral Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Friday, April 19 - River to River Relay Registraion, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 20 - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Annual Fundraiser, 5:50 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Monday, April 29 - A BEKA Books, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

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Williamson Co. Sheriff's Office taking back unwanted prescription medication April 27

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, April 5th, 2013, 4:38pm
Williamson Co. Sheriff's Office taking back unwanted prescription medication April 27

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - On April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its sixth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

You can bring your medications for disposal to the Williamson County Administrative Building at 407 N. Monroe Street, Marion, Ill. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last September, Americans turned in 244 tons of prescription drugs at over 5,200 sites operated by the DEA and its thousands of state and local law enforcement partners. In its five previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners took in over 2 million pounds—over a thousand tons—of pills. 

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