Highland BAH is April 18
Highland Chamber of Commerce’s next Business After Hours is Thursday April 18, from 5-7 p.m., at Unwind Salon-Spa-Lounge, 101 Walnut St. in Highland. There will be a 50/50 drawing, prizes, drinks and appetizers, and the first 50 people in attendance will receive a salon goodie bag.
Highland Job Fair is April 19
The Highland Business Education Alliance, in partnership with the Highland Industrial Development Commission, is hosting a job fair on Friday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Highland High School. The fair is for businesses interested in hiring high school students for summer jobs and future co-op possibilities. Businesses interested in participating must register by Friday, April 5, with Ben Eberwein at
Bingo April 21 at St. Augustine Parish
St. Augustine Parish in Breese is hosting a cash/quilt bingo on Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., pulled pork/fried chicken sandwiches and desserts will be available to purchase.
Breese Chamber BAH is April 25
The Breese Chamber of Commerce’s next Business After Hours is Thursday April 25, from 5-7 p.m., at Olde City Cafe and Bar, 292 N. Clinton St. in Breese. Open to the public, there will be a 50/50 drawing, prizes, complimentary beer, seltzers, select mixed drinks and food, patio games, limited psychic appointments available, and music by Sophia Mondt.
Bus trip planned to Casey
A spring bus trip has been set for April 26 to Casey — “Big Things in a Small Town.” The itinerary is to visit as many “big things” as we can. The group will visit shops in downtown Casey and enjoy a noon meal at Richards Farms. Cost is $70 for Clinton County HEA members and $75 for all others; deadline to register is April 5. You can mail payment to: Clinton County HCE, Diane Sinclair, HCE Treasurer, 1051 Monroe St., Carlyle, IL 62231, or drop it off at the Illinois Extension office in Breese.
Closures announced for Celebrate the Earth
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carlyle Lake Project Office will temporarily close the Dam West Boat Ramp to the public beginning the evening of Thursday, April 18, through late Friday afternoon, April 19. In addition, Lake Road in the Dam West Recreation Area will be temporarily closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 19. These closures are necessary for public safety during the 2024 Celebrate the Earth event. This annual event will draw over 2,500 students, teachers, and chaperones to the Dam West Day Use area. To ensure the safety of everyone participating, Dam West Boat Ramp and Lake Road will be temporarily closed. For more information on the event, contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at 618-594-2484 or
Rabies vaccinations clinics April 27, May 4
Two rabies vaccination clinics are planned for pet owners in Clinton County. A clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 27, at the Clinton County Humane Society (1301 Apple Ln.) in Breese. A second clinic is set for Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Clinton County Animal Control shelter (3747 Industrial Dr.) in Carlyle.
St. John’s UCC, Breese, to host garage sale
Garage sale fans and antique lovers — St. John’s UCC in Breese will have a garage sale on Friday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the church hall. This huge sale includes household items, games, antiques, Christmas items, etc. It is a cash-only sale — no checks. Money raised will be used for cemetery improvement.
Little Miss New Baden call for entries
The Little Miss New Baden Pageant is once again being sponsored by the New Baden Lions Club, and is open to young ladies ages 5-11. Candidates must be residents of New Baden. The winner is determined by the number of tickets sold. The crowning event will take place on the evening of June 14. All contestants may ride in the June Jamboree parade on Saturday, June 15. To sign up, call or text Susie at 618-444-4540 by April 30.