Events

Food pantry to hold ribbon cutting for new building

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012, 1:10pm

Food pantry to hold ribbon cutting for new building

PINCKNEYVILLE, IL (KFVS) - The Least of the Brethren food pantry will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new building on Jan. 17 at 11 a.m.

George and Betty Culley operate the food pantry and are excited to move into the new building, located at 407 South Douglas Street. George Culley told Jill Fox, the Executive Director of the Pinckneyvill Chamber of Commerce, that they will cut the ribbon with snow, sleet, rain, wind or -50 degree temps.

The Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce is asking those that attend to bring donations of non-perishable goods.

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Campaign to reduce underage, binge drinking

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Friday, December 30th, 2011, 12:09pm

Campaign to reduce underage, binge drinking

(KFVS) - A new campaign is launching to encourage Illinois parents to help reduce underage and binge drinking.

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) and more than 50 officials across the state are launching the campaign before New Year's Eve.

The parental responsibility campaign is being used to help stop unwanted behavior that often ends in fatal car crashes, drug addiction and violent behavior, according to ILCC.

Officials say underage drinking can be prevented if parents and guardians take an active role in communicating the dangers to their children at an early age.

According to an Illinois Youth Survey, Three-quarters of young people age 12 and up say they are less likely to drink if their parents disapprove.

Schools, law enforcement and the liquor industry have been fighting to reduce the sale of beer, wine and spirits to underage customers.

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Consigners needed to bring items for large sale

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, December 26th, 2011, 4:03pm

Consigners needed to bring items for large sale

(KFVS) - Organizers are asking consigners to register and bring items for a large sale Jan. 4-11 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Kidsgalore & More will be a new consignment sale at the old Steve and Barry's store in the mall.

They are currently registering consigners to bring items for the event. All items are being accepted for consignment as long as they are in "like new" condition.

The event is also in need of volunteers and organizations to donate as well. Organizers say everyone is welcome and help is appreciated for this big event.

For more information, you can contact kidsgalore@live.com or visit them on Facebook by clicking here.

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You can register now for DBE conference

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, December 24th, 2011, 1:00pm

(KFVS) - The Office of Business and Workforce Diversity's Bureau of Small Business Enterprises' has set the dates for their conference.

"Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward 2012 DBE Conference" will be Feb. 21-22. The conference will be held at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center in Springfield.

Registration for the conference will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 21.

For more information, you can contact Dana Goodrum at 217-785-7527 or visit www.dot.il.gov.

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12 days of winning through Illinois contest

Submitted by Alycia Dobrinick on Tuesday, December 13th, 2:08 pm

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Agriculture will hold a "12 Days of Christmas Contest."

It runs from December 14-25. To participate, you need to become a fan of the department on Facebook or follow them on Twitter. The agency will randomly pick a winner each day. The winner will get an Illinois product and an assortment of cooking supplies donated by the American Egg Board.

It's part of an effort to raise awareness about Illinois food products available to the public.

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December blood drives

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 3:42pm

DUQUOIN, IL (KFVS) - The American Red Cross announced their December blood drives.

The blood drive in DuQuoin will be December 8 at Marshall Browning Hospital from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Other blood drives include:

December 13 - Memorial Hospital of Carbondale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
December 19 - John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
December 20 - VA Medical Center in Marion, Ill. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
December 21 - Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
December 21 - Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
December 23 - Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Ill. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
December 30 - Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Mo. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, you can call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.

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