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SUMMARY:Free Developmental Screenings / Preschool Round-Up In Altamont
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Altamont School District and the Project HELP Preschool program will be offering free developmental screenings to provide parents an opportunity to discover how their Two to Five Year-Old children are developing in the areas of speech\, language concepts\, and motor skills.  Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided\, free of charge! \nNOW is the time to start thinking about PRESCHOOL for the upcoming school year for your child!  To find out what preschool options are available in your community\, please schedule an appointment to have your child screened. \nWhen: \nThursday\, February 5th (9am to 3pm)\nFriday\, February 6th (9am to 12pm) \nWhere: \nAltamont Christian Church \n1351 South Main Street \nAltamont\, IL  62411 \nFor an appointment\, please call Leslie Wendling at 618-483-5171 or stop by Altamont Grade School and pick up a registration form.
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SUMMARY:Jazz Festival at EIU with John Clayton
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe 66th Annual Jazz Festival at Eastern Illinois University is where you can see John Clayton\, the Grammy-winning bassist\, composer\, arranger\, and producer.  Clayton has worked with countless artists\, including arranging Whitney Houston’s rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” at the 1990 Super Bowl performance.  Clayton’s performance will be on Friday\, February 6\, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dvorak Concert Hall. \nIn addition to winning a Grammy\, he’s been nominated nine times\, and has written and/or recorded with artists such as Milt Jackson\, Diana Krall\, Paul McCartney\, Regina Carter\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Gladys Knight\, Queen Latifah\, McCoy Tyner\, Yo Yo Ma\, and Charles Aznavour\, to name a few. \nJohn was the principal bassist in the Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra from 1980-1984.  In 1986\, John co-founded the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and rekindled The Clayton Brothers Quintet.  In addition to his individual clinics and workshops\, he also directs the educational components of Centrum\, The Port Townsend Jazz Festival\, and the Vail Jazz Workshop. \nJohn feels\, “I’ve been guided by a village of musicians who helped me understand the humility that goes along with playing music at the highest level you can.  Ray Brown used to tell me to ‘Learn how to play the bass!!’  Just take care of the music and it will take care of you.” \nTickets: $25/$20/$15/$10 for festival attendees. \nTo check ticket availability\, visit:  https://www.eiu.edu/doudnatix/
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SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nTeutopolis at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nAltamont at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nDieterich at North Clay\, 5 p.m. \nNeoga at Patoka\, 6 p.m. \nNewton at Marshall\, 5 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at South Central\, 6:15 p.m. \nMulberry Grove at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nMahomet-Seymour at Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis vs. Bloomington Central Catholic at Parkland College\, 6:30 p.m. \nWrestling \nGirls Regionals\, TBA \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nVolleyball \nCumberland at Palestine/Hutsonville\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 4:30 p.m.
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SUMMARY:‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:Print \nIn recognition of February being National Canned Food Month\, HSHS Home Care is teaming up with Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota\, Roy Schmidt Honda\, Northside Ford-Lincoln\, Goeckner Bros. Inc. – Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram\, and Russ Braunecker Cadillac Buick GMC Inc. in Effingham to “Cram the Car” with nonperishable food items\, hygiene products\, and monetary donations for Catholic Charities’ food pantry. \nDonations for the annual event will be accepted the entire month of February.  On March 1\, HSHS Home Care staff will cram their cars with donated items before delivering them to Catholic Charities. The regional Catholic Charities’ office serves Clark\, Crawford\, Cumberland\, Effingham\, Fayette\, Jasper and Shelby counties. \n“Cram the Car inspires me every year when I see how our neighbors\, friends and colleagues come together to care for the community\,” said Valerie Engelbart\, Volunteer/Bereavement Services Supervisor for HSHS Home Care.  “It’s a privilege to deliver their generous donations. Let’s see how many cars we can fill!” \nSuggested items for donations include the following: \n• Boxed meals (Hamburger Helper\, Rice-a-Roni)\n• Pancake mix and syrup\n• Jelly\n• Pasta sauce\n• Cereal\n• Granola\n• Sugar-free canned fruit\n• Low-salt canned vegetables\n• Large boxes of oatmeal\n• Soap\n• Shampoo\n• Feminine products\n• Razors \nDonors are urged to check expiration dates. \nItems or monetary contributions may be dropped off at any of these locations: \n•  HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital front lobby or pre-surgical entrance – Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n•  At one of these locations during business hours: \n− Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota – 2400 S. Banker St.\, Effingham\n− Roy Schmidt Honda – 1705 W. Fayette Ave.\, Effingham\n− Northside Ford-Lincoln – 1312 N. Keller Dr.\, Effingham\n− Goeckner Bros. Inc. – Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram – 600 E. Fayette Ave.\, Effingham\n− Russ Braunecker Cadillac Buick GMC Inc. – 2309 S. Banker St.\, Effingham \nLearn more at HSHS Home Care’s Cram the Car website\, or by contacting Engelbart at 217-685-0702 or Valerie.Engelbart@hshs.org. \nHSHS Home Care staff help patients maintain an independent lifestyle by offering in-home services such as physical\, occupational and speech-language therapy; wound care; cardiac rehabilitation; stroke care; pain management; hospice and palliative care; fall risk assessment; and pediatric care.
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in February
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in February: \n2/5\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus Hall\, Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n2/6\, Friday\, Newton High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n2/10\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/12\, Thursday\, EIU Student Union Ballroom\, Charleston\, Noon – 4:00 PM\n2/12\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene\, Noon – 5:00 PM\n2/12\, Thursday\, Apostolic Center Church\, Mattoon\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/13\, Friday\, Oblong Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n2/16\, Monday\, Home Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n2/16\, Monday\, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/17\, Tuesday\, Grace United Methodist Church\, Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n2/17\, Tuesday\, Dieterich High School\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/20\, Friday\, Altamont High School\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \n2/23\, Monday\, Shelbyville High School\, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n2/24\, Tuesday\, St Michael Church – Sigel\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/26\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA\, Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \nCome give blood through February 28\, for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.  See rcblood.org/heart \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App.
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