(OLNEY) The next Queen of Hearts drawing at the Olney VFW is this Sunday afternoon at 4:00, with tickets on sale up until 3:55, and all open to the public. This week’s jackpot will be over $5,800 to the winner, if present. Plus all are encouraged to stop by the Olney VFW this Friday evening when National POW/MIA Remembrance Day will be recognized. Those in attendance can take part in a short candlelight vigil, starting at 6:00. All are invited.
(NOBLE) The Forrest Ridge Church Homecoming is set for this weekend, on Sunday. The activities begin with Sunday School at 10:00 in the morning, followed by the Worship Service at 11:00 with Joshua Donaldson, then a carry in meal at 12 noon, & special music with Justin Akers at 1:30. All are invited to the Forrest Ridge Church Homecoming, south of Noble.
(NEWTON) It’s a Pork Barbeque Drive Thru this Saturday at the Newton American Legion Post 20, in the parking lot, with serving from 10:00 to 1:00, featuring pulled pork nachos for $8.00 or pulled pork sandwiches with chips at $6 apiece, all prepared by Mess In-A Round BBQ. That’s a Pork Barbeque Drive Thru this Saturday at 108 East Jourdan Street in Newton.
(OLNEY) The Olney Downtown Market at Bower Park, along Whittle Avenue, is back set up this Saturday, from 9:00 to 1:00. Go to the Market’s Facebook page for a list of Vendors and other details. The Olney Downtown Market is the first and third Saturdays of each month.
(NEWTON) The next Queen of Hearts drawing at the American Legion Post 20 in Newton is this coming Friday night at 6:30, with the jackpot at $60,365. The Queen’s menu includes an all-you-can-eat buffet for $14.00 per person, with serving to start at 5:00. That’s this Friday night at 108 East Jourdan Street in Newton. Call in advance for orders at 618-783-2622.
(OLNEY) It’s free Xtreme Bar Bingo tonight and every Wednesday night at 7:00 at the Olney American Legion, at 227 East Main Street, downtown. With cash jackpots, there will also be weekly drawings, deluxe prizes, fabulous bar prizes, and more.
(OLNEY) The Richland County Health Office will have a walk-in “flu shot clinic” in Olney today, open from 8:00 to 12:00 this morning and from 1:00 to 5:00 this afternoon. While no appointments are needed on clinic day, those who cannot make it on a Wednesday can call the Health Office at 392-6241 to set up an appointment to receive a flu vaccination. The vaccines available include Fluzone, Flublok, and High Dose, for those age 65 and older.