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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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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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Mother & Daughter Tea to benefit the Women’s Center

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Friday, April 19th, 2013, 11:21am
Mother & Daughter Tea to benefit the Women’s Center

CARTERVILLE, IL (KFVS) - Ladies of all ages are invited to the Carterville Community Center for a Mother & Daughter Tea to benefit The Women’s Center.

Organizers say the event will be held on on Sunday,  April 28,  from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Women’s Center serves seven counties in southern Illinois ~ Franklin, Jackson, Johnson, Perry, Saline, Union and Williamson. 

New this year is  a silent auction, story time for the youngest ladies, and the Mother’s Day Marketplace.

Cristaudo’s will be catering the event. Entertainment for the tea will be 14-year-old singer/songwriter Hannah Herron, and Southern Illinois Dance Company. 

Tickets for the Mother & Daughter Tea are now available at The Women’s Center, 610 S. Thompson Street, Carbondale, IL 62901, by mail, or by contacting Ursini at 618-549-4807 x 228, or wcds@thewomensctr.org. 

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John Mayer to entertain at Illinois State Fair

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 12:04pm
John Mayer to entertain at Illinois State Fair

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - Fair officials have announced that blues-rock musician John Mayer is schedule to perform at the 2013 Illinois State Fair in August.

American Idol champion Phillip Phillips will headline for Mayer at the Sunday, Aug. 11 concert.

Mayer, a Grammy award winner, is well known for hits like "Daughters," "Waiting on the World to Change," and "Say."

Tickets are priced form $40 for a Tier 3 seat to $65 for a VIPit pass. They go on sale Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000 or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet.

The Fair begins Thursday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 18.

Online: www.illinoisstatefair.info

Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.

 

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Hospice of Southern Illinois to host Spring Fling Trivia Night

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 11:25am
Hospice of Southern Illinois to host Spring Fling Trivia Night

MARION, IL (KFVS) - Hospice of Southern Illinois is hosting a Spring Fling Trivia Night on Saturday April 20 at 6 p.m.

The event will be at Local 318 Operators Engineer Hall, 3310 Water Tower Road in Marion.

A Fazoli’s spaghetti dinner will be available for $6 per person.

The cost to play is $120 per table with a maximum of eight people per table.

There will be cash prizes for top two tables, special prize for best decorated table, and dessert silent auction of baked goods.

Attendees can also bring their own food and beverages to snack on during the event.  

If interested, contact Jennifer at 618-997-3030 or jvinyard@hospice.org.

Hospice of Southern Illinois is a not-for-profit organization serving 27 counties in southern Illinois since 1981.

Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.

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U of I Extension sponsors 4-H Summer Camp

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 11:12am
U of I Extension sponsors 4-H Summer Camp

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) -  According to University of Illinois Extension, the 4-H Memorial Camp in Monticello, Illinois is the perfect place for your child to experience the finest in summer camp life. 

They have traditional and innovative programs, professional staff and comfortable facilities await campers at 4-H Memorial.

Summer youth camp is open to all youth ages 8-16 years.  Following with the 4-H mission to foster positive youth development through a “learn-by-doing” philosophy, campers experience a five-day, four-night camp full of activities and learning.  Swimming, boating, hiking, arts & crafts, fishing, singing, volleyball, softball, the list goes on and on!

Four summer youth camps will be operated June and July. 

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Repairs set to begin on Wolf Creek Causeway

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Thursday, February 28th, 11:29 am
Repairs set to begin on Wolf Creek Causeway

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge announces that repairs to the handicapped accessible fishing pier on Wolf Creek causeway are set to begin March 6. 

The pier, on the west side of the causeway, was damaged during the May 8, 2009 storm and had to be removed.

Erosion has also been an issue on the west side of the causeway for many years.

The upcoming work will restore the pier and its access ramp to a safe and usable condition.

“Anglers are one of our largest user groups and supporters of the Refuge” said acting refuge manager, Kevin Sloan. “We are happy to be getting this project underway to restore access for our disabled and senior anglers” he continued.

The work will require temporary closures to the causeway when heavy equipment is in use.

The contractors will do their best to limit inconvenience to visitors by keeping one lane open to traffic as safety restrictions permit.

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