Local Lions Clubs prep for Candy Day across Southern Illinois
Whittington Lions and volunteers will staff Candy Day on Oct 7 and 8. A Candy Day Jamboree Aug 3 at Gibbys on the Green in Bend Lake drew 84 Lions with Van C Stone, executive director of the Lions of Illinois Foundation, delivering an inspirational talk. Prominent guests included District Governor Alma Young and eight past district governors.
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Chip Farrington
Thompsonville Lions Club
Larry McGuire
Chester Lions Club
Murphysboro Bocce Club Announces Fall Classic
Murphysboro Bocce Club hosts its first Fall Classic Bocce Tournament October 22 at Riverside Park courts near 24th Street and Commercial Avenue. Entry is 50 dollars per four person team. Flight play starts 11 a.m. with championship games later.
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Riverside Park
24Th Street
Commercial Avenue
Murphysboro Park District
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Winters Lane
Autumn Feast at Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis
Fort Massac State Park hosts its annual Autumn Feast on Sept 24 with Heritage Band from De Soto, period-appropriate fall dishes, tents instead of barracks, and various vendors. Up to 185 guests may be served. tickets are $20. Call Reba Reed 618-645-1034, Sharon Burris 618-524-9657, or Fort Massac State Park 618-524-9321 for tickets or information.
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Fort Massac
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Sheila Richey
Massiac
Larry Douglas
Reba Reed
Sharon Burris
Fort Massac State Park
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