Kaskaskia College is proud to present its annual Veterans Day Program Enduring Freedom Celebration on Wednesday, November 13, at the KC Main Campus. A free breakfast will be served for veterans and their guest from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The special program will begin at 9:45 a.m. and it will feature the Beckemeyer American Legion Honor Guard and a performance by the Kaskaskia College Concert Choir, among others. Public is invited to attend.

Kaskaskia College is pleased to host its 18th annual “Enduring Freedom” Veterans Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 13 on KC’s main campus.  Kaskaskia College is proud to honor the service of those men and women who have given their time and energy in the service of our country.

  The morning will feature a free biscuits and gravy breakfast in the College’s Student Center from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. for veterans and their guests.

  A special program will be held in the Jane Knight Auditorium starting at 9:45 a.m. that is open to the students and the public.  This year’s guest speaker will be retired Bond County Sheriff Jeff Brown of Greenville.  In addition to his law enforcement career, Brown served 13 years as a special agent in the United States Air Force’s Office of Special Investigations.  In that role he conducted counter intelligence investigations, conducted protective service operations for U.S. and foreign dignitaries and served as a security advisor to the US Air Force Chief of Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Pentagon.  He also coordinated arrivals and departures for the President, Vice President and First Lady with the US Secret Service.  Brown is also a retired member of the Illinois Army National Guard.  Brown retired after 23 years as Bond County Sheriff and currently serves as the Director of Public Safety for Kaskaskia College.

  The morning will also feature the presentation of colors by the Beckemeyer American Legion Post #1227, and the performance of the military service songs by the KC Blues under the direction of Lynda Marshall, Assistant Professor of Choral Music.

  The program is free and open to the public and for more information please call Travis Henson, KC Director of Marketing at 618-545-3177, or email thenson@kaskaskia.edu.

Open AA Meeting, First Presbyterian Church Nashville

Come join us as Angela Bronke discusses her recent trip to Sri Lanka with pictures, commentary and more. Refreshments will be provided. The event is Friday, November 15, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Nashville Public Library.

Tickets for the Nashville Community High School production of “Tarzan” are available for purchase in the main office. Admission prices are $9 in advance and $10 at the door.

“Tarzan” will open on November 8 and will have additional showtimes on November 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. Friday and Saturday shows are held at 7 p.m. and Sunday shows are at 4 p.m.

Serving all Washington County Residents, the Irvington UCC Food Pantry is distributing USDA Commodities, a program of the Illinois Department of Human Services.

Hours: First and Fourth Saturday of the month 9 a.m. 11 a.m.

Second and Third Sunday of the month 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

303 South Third Street in Irvington.

For more information, call (618) 249-8445

Join us for the Okawville FFA Alumni Dinner Auction on Saturday, November 16 at the Addieville Community Club. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. with meal served at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Riechmann Brothers John Deere, Old Exchange Bank, First National Bank and by request from any FFA member.

Tickets for the Nashville Community High School production of “Tarzan” are available for purchase in the main office. Admission prices are $9 in advance and $10 at the door.

“Tarzan” will open on November 8 and will have additional showtimes on November 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. Friday and Saturday shows are held at 7 p.m. and Sunday shows are at 4 p.m.

Tickets for the Nashville Community High School production of “Tarzan”  are available for purchase in the main office. Admission prices are $9 in advance and $10 at the door.

“Tarzan” will open on November 8 and will have additional showtimes on November 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. Friday and Saturday shows are held at 7 p.m. and Sunday shows are at 4 p.m.

Washington County Grief Support Group – An adult grief support program offered for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. Facilitated by counselors from the Heartlinks Grief Center. Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at Washington County Hospital – Lower Level Conference Room – 705 S Grand Street, Nashville, IL 62263. No pre-registration necessary. Donations accepted.

Sponsored by Heartlinks

Monthly Meeting, Ashley Village Board. 7 p.m.

The Washington County Hospital Women’s Auxiliary is hosting their Annual Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale on Tuesday, November 19.  They will be in the front lobby of the Hospital from 8am – 2pm.  The Auxiliary will have numerous handmade crafts and items to purchase along with an exceptional homemade baked goods.  The Lattice Garden Gift shop will also be open during the Boutique and offer a wide selection of Melissa & Doug toys and gifts.  Tickets for the Quilt Raffle will also be sold during the event.  At 2 p.m. the auxiliary will draw the winner of the Quilt.  For more information about the WCH Women’s Auxiliary please contact current President, Melodie Wilkey at 618-314-0155.

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