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SUMMARY:Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park
DESCRIPTION:PrintHave you ever seen America’s national bird\, the bald eagle?  Soaring on a 6 to 7 1/2 foot wing-span\, eagles are magnificent!  It is not necessary to travel all the way to Canada to see these fabulous creatures.  Pere Marquette State Park is fortunate to play host to the winter season visitors.  Eagles may be spotted in the trees along the Illinois River from now through March. \nPere Marquette State Park will be presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter.  Visitors will learn to distinguish between immature and mature bald eagles\, what eagles eat\, why they spend winter months in the area\, and much more.  All programs will begin at the park’s visitor center at 8:30 A.M. (Reservations Required)  There will be a video presentation and program followed by an observational drive to view the wintering bald eagles.  Please be sure to dress warmly\, have a full tank of gas\, and bring binoculars! \n* Programs are from 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM at the Pere Marquette Park Visitor’s Center \n* Wear warm clothes\, water/mud resistant shoes\, and don’t forget your binoculars and camera! \n* Reservations are required – call 618-786-3323 ext. 1 to reserve your spot! \nBald Eagle Days Tour Schedule: \nFriday\, January 30\nMonday\, February 2\nTuesday\, February 3\nWednesday\, February 4\nWednesday\, February 18\nThursday\, February 19\nFriday\, February 20\nWednesday\, February 25\nThursday\, February 26\nFriday\, February 27\nFriday\, March 6 \nPere Marquette State Park is located at 13112 Visitor Center Lane\, Grafton\, Illinois  62037.
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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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SUMMARY:Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities
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SUMMARY:Trinity Class Trip Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nClass 1A Argenta-Oreana Sectional \nMount Pulaski vs. Cumberland\, 6 p.m. (championship) (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nClass 1A Wayne City Sectional \nBrownstown/St. Elmo vs. Edwards County (Albion)\, 6:30 p.m. (championship) \nClass 2A Olney Sectional \nParis vs. Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. (championship) (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nVolleyball \nEffingham at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:15 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Altamont Lutheran\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Newton St. Thomas\, 4:30 p.m. \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nEastern Illinois University at Lindenwood\, 7:30 p.m.
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