(OLNEY) The Richland County Homemakers Education Association is having a bus trip two weeks from tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 8th, with two stops included. It includes lunch at Moonshine and then on to Casey to see all the “larger than life” displays. The trip is for HEA members and non-members alike at a cost of $30 per person. But only a few seats are open, despite the September 30th deadline. Call Deb at 618-843-2412 to sign up ASAP.
(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 $5,870 to the winner, if present. As always, all are invited to stop by the Olney VFW.
(CLAY CITY) A benefit fundraiser to help Beth Prosser with medical expenses in her fight with cancer will be this Sunday at Johnny’s Pickers Lounge in Clay City. It starts at 11:00 with the serving of a pulled pork meal by donation only. Then a corn hole tournament at 12:00 with sign up at 11:00, followed by music by Jake Perry from 2:00 to 5:00, a silent auction thru the day and a live auction at 5:30, plus 50/50 tickets on sale with the drawing that evening.
(OLNEY) The Olney Center Shrine annual “Chicken Feed” is this coming Sunday with the drive thru only pick up running from 10:30 to 2:00, or until sold out in the Olney City Park. It’s $14.00 per meal, which includes a half fire-cooked chicken with baked beans, slaw, and a dessert, all in a to-go container, plus a drink. That’s this Sunday in the Olney City Park.
(NEWTON) The Newton American Legion Post 20 will host a Sunday Brunch this weekend with serving from 10:00 until 1:00 and an all-you-can-eat Brunch Buffet, including several hot bar items and a salad bar. The cost is $16.00 for adults and $6.00 for children ages 5 to 10 years old. That’s this Sunday & every other Sunday at 108 East Jourdan Street in Newton.
(FLORA) A Wild Game Dinner is coming up this Saturday night at the Flora Church of the Nazarene, along U.S. Route 50, with serving from 5:30 to 8:00. With free admission, the doors open at 4:30 with various vendors set up and the menu includes beaver, squirrel salad, fish, venison, alligator, & maybe more, plus a guest speaker on bloodhound services.
(OLNEY) The Olney Arts Council’s annual Fall Festival is this weekend in the Olney City Park, running from 9:00 to 4:00 Saturday. There will be plenty of arts & crafts, an art show, great food booths, children’s activities, & live music. All ages are invited out this Saturday.
(WAYNE CITY) It’s Wayne City Bean Days this weekend down in Wayne County and one of the popular events in the Annual Tractor Show and Parade. With sign up starting at 7:00 and the parade line-up at 10:30, the first 25 tractors will receive a dash plaque. All types of tractors are invited, plus many other activities and more. If questions, call 618-838-3304.
(NEWTON) The Newton American Legion Post 20 will have a Pizza & Pasta Buffet Bar this Friday night with serving at 5:00. It includes several items on a hot bar and a salad bar, priced at $14 per person. That’s this Friday night at 108 East Jourdan Street, in Newton.
(NEWTON) The St. Thomas School Booster Club has a pork burger sale this Friday with drive thru service from 11:00 to 1:00 at the St. Thomas Church in Newton. It’s pork burgers at $4.00 each or get a meal for $6.00, which includes a pork burger, chips, and a drink. For call ahead orders in advance or possible deliveries on Friday, call now at 618-562-9018.
(NEWTON) It’s another Bingo Night this Thursday night at the Newton American Legion Post 20. With pulled pork sandwiches with chips and pulled pork nachos for sale, the doors open at 4:30 and bingo at 6:00, including early bird games, a lightning jackpot, and much more. That’s Bingo night this Thursday night at 108 East Jourdan Street in Newton.
(NEWTON) With the St. Thomas Gigantic Garage Sale this weekend in Newton with sales times from 8:00 in the morning to 6:00 in the evening both tomorrow and Friday and for the final time Saturday morning from 8:00 to 11:00. That’s all at the St. Thomas Parish Center in Newton with specials to be announced during the sale. All proceeds go to the St. Thomas School Improvements and Technology Fund to benefit the school and children.
(OLNEY) Here’s what’s going on at the Olney Public Library this week :
THURSDAY (9/25/25) : the Lego Club meets this afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00 as area kids are invited to complete the monthly challenge with all Lego’s provided by the OPL
Stay up-to-date on the OPL page on Facebook or go to the olneypubliclibrary.org website.
(OLNEY) It’s free Xtreme Bar Bingo this Wednesday night 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.