Gateway Services announces

5th annual Egg My Yard fundraiser

Shaw Local News Network

Gateway Services will host its fifth annual Egg My Yard fundraiser.

Participants will be able to order candy-filled eggs to be scattered around their yards in time for Easter morning celebrations.

Egg delivery will begin at dark, about 8 p.m., and will continue until all eggs are delivered.

Several options are available: 25 eggs will be $20, 50 eggs will be $37.50, 75 eggs will be $52.50 and 100 eggs will be $65. New this year is an option to purchase more than 100 eggs with a cost savings.

All purchases will include a letter from the Easter Bunny. For an additional $5, a personalized egg-shaped plastic sign is available that includes a golden egg filled with trinkets.

This year, five of the golden eggs will contain a short note with a special email address for E. Bunny. Children that receive one can follow the instructions to receive a gift basket.

A treat-filled egg for a family dog or family cat also can be purchased for $5.

Orders are now being taken for Bureau, Marshall and Putnam County addresses. Pickup is available at the organization’s Princeton location, 406 S. Gosse Blvd, and includes a $5 discount.

Orders must be placed before 4 p.m. Monday, April 3. Additional information and an online order form can be found at https://tinyurl.com/mrxm2dp4. Those interested can call 815-875-4548, ext. 221. All proceeds will benefit Gateway Services.

Gateway Services has provided services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties for 53 years

Granville Knights of Columbus to host drive-thru fish fry

The Granville Knights of Columbus will host a drive-thru fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the Sacred Heart Church Hall, 311 Hennepin St., Granville.

Henry Presbyterian Church to begin GriefShare seminars April 4, 5

The Henry Presbyterian Church will hold two different meeting times for its GriefShare seminars from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, and an evening meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 511 Wirt St. in Henry.

GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly and provides a warm and caring environment during the participants long journey through grief.

The three key parts of the experience include videos, small group discussion and daily workshop for personal study.

There is a fee of $20 for the workbook and scholarships are available. The church is handicap accessible.

For information or to register for the event, visit griefshare.org or call 309-238-0432, 309-364-2556, 815-481-2403 or 815-866-0020.

Stage 212 in La Salle to host March 4 audition prep workshop

Stage 212, 700 First St., La Salle is offering audition preparation workshops for children in grades kindergarten through fourth grade and adults 18 and older from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4.

Participants will learn the process of auditioning for plays and musicals in a low-risk environment. Children will be instructed by Serena Rogers.

Adults will be instructed by Ellen Marincic. The cost for the workshops is $10 a person. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, visit stage212.org.

IVCC Wind Ensemble to perform March 2

Illinois Valley Community College’s Wind Ensemble will offer a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.

The performance will include the music of Malcolm Arnold, Jonathan Dagenais, Charles Ives, Claude T. Smith, John Philip Sousa and Omar Thomas. Selections include “Four Scottish Dances,” “Mouvement Frenetique,” “Variations on America,” “Emparata Overture,” “The Invincible Eagle” and “Shenandoah.”

Under the direction of conductor Phil Whaley, the ensemble includes IVCC students, local and regional music educators and community members dedicated to the promotion of quality wind and percussion music.

– Shaw Local News Network