(OLNEY) The next Queen of Hearts drawing at the Olney VFW Post is this coming Sunday afternoon at 4:00, with tickets on sale all this week and always open to the public. This week’s jackpot will be over $13,000 to the winner, who must be present. All ticket sales support the VFW Post Home, along with local Veterans and their families in Olney and Richland County.
(BIBLE GROVE) It’s the next scheduled Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show this weekend up in Bible Grove, in northern Clay County, with the doors opening at 12:00 noon this Sunday and showtime at 1:00. Hosted by Mike Porter, Marsha Banning, and Gym Bob’s Jamboree Band, this month’s special will feature another “50’s & 60’s Show.” While not necessary, reservations can be made by calling 618-665-3956. With tickets on sale at the door, go to GymBobs.com for more details.
(OLNEY) All are invited to join Dr. Scherer for “Walk With A Doc” this coming Saturday morning at the north end of the Olney City Park, on Carle Trail. That’s from 9:00 to 10:00 Saturday morning. Bring your walking shoes and enjoy.
(NOBLE) The Noble Lions Club will host a breakfast this coming Saturday morning with serving from 7:00 to 11:00, featuring pancakes, sausage, biscuits, and gravy, along with juice, coffee, or milk. Tickets at the door will be $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children, and it will be free for children under three years old. Also, get one pound bulk packages of whole hog sausage priced at $4.50 each. That’s all this Saturday morning at the Lions Club Building in Noble.
(OLNEY) The Olney Knights of Columbus has another fish fry this Friday night at the Olney City Park Community Building with serving from 5:00 to 7:00, or until sold out, with the cost at $14.00 per dinner, plus refills available. The menu includes fried fish, hash brown patty, baked beans, corn, green beans, salad, and a drink, plus desserts available for a donation. Either dine in or carry out. That’s this Friday night with proceeds going to benefit Richland County HOPE.
(NEWTON) The next Queen of Hearts drawing at the Newton American Legion Post 20 is this Friday night at 6:30, with the jackpot now sitting at $85,595. This weekend’s Queen’s Menu includes The Grand Seafood & More Buffet with serving from 5:00 to 7:00, priced at $15 per person for a single buffet visit or $20 for all-you-can-eat. That’s tonight, all at 108 East Jourdan Street in Newton. Call the Newton American Legion Post 20 in advance at 618-783-2622.
(CLAREMONT) The Claremont-Bonpas Fire Protection District will continue its Friday fish fries at the Claremont Fire Station this weekend, with all proceeds to go towards rescue equipment for the firemen. With a menu of fish, popcorn chicken, pork loin, ham, pulled pork, baked potatoes, other sides, and drinks, serving on Friday will include lunch from 11:00 to 1:30, all-you-can-eat, at $12.50 per person, and the Friday evening dinner from 4:00 to 7:00, priced at $18.50 for adults, $10.00 for children 6 to 13, and free for children age 5 and younger. That’s this coming Friday and the following five Fridays at the Fire Station in Claremont.
(OLNEY) The Richland County Senior Center in downtown Olney will have its Fourth Annual Lent fundraising “Fish Fry” this Friday, featuring Chicago Bob’s fried catfish and salad bar. At $10.00 per person or free for children under five years old, serving will run from 12:00 noon to 2:00. All proceeds to help support the Richland County Senior Center in Olney as it continues to deal with the rising costs of operations, serving the senior citizens of Olney & Richland County.