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Mercer County Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help |
Mercer County Crime Stoppers is currently seeking information regarding the death of Melissa White of Viola. If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Mercer County Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-582-2762 or locally at 309-582-3500. If your information leads to the arrest of the person or persons involved in this crime, a cash reward of up to one thousand dollars will be paid to you in a confidential manner in addition to the one thousand dollar reward being offered by the family. That's Mercer County Crime Stoppers: toll free at 1-800-582-2762 or for local calls, 582-3500. |
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NOW, deadline 3/1 |
Main Street Scholarship |
Main Street Scholarship applications are now available for all seniors in the Mercer County School District. They can be picked up at Mercer County High School or downloaded from the Aledo Main Street website www.aledomainstreet.com. Application due date is March 1, 2012. |
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NOW, deadline 5/1 |
MC Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship |
The Mercer County Hospital Auxiliary is offering four $500 scholarships to residents of Mercer County who are enrolling in any medical field of study. Applications for the $500 scholarships are available in the Mercer County Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop or can be obtained online at www.mercerhospital.org. The completed application must be received by May 1, 2012, and the scholarships will be presented at the Mercer County Hospital Auxiliary Annual Meeting on June 21. |
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NOW, deadline 3/28 |
Mercer County Women for Women Scholarships |
Mercer County Women for Women is offering 4 scholarships of $400 each to female residents of Mercer County who wish to further their post-secondary education on a full-time or part-time basis. Applications are available at public libraries in Aledo, Seaton, Viola, New Windsor, and Sherrard; at any high school where Mercer County students attend; and at Monmouth College, Augustana College, Black Hawk College in Moline, and Carl Sandburg College. Applications may also be obtained by calling Nancy Watkins at 582-7352. Applications must be postmarked by March 28, 2012, to be considered. |
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NOW, deadline 3/31 |
MC Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships |
The Mercer County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering scholarships to students who are to be admitted to a post-secondary school during the 2012-2013 school year. Applicants must be members of the Mercer County Farm Bureau or a dependent of a member of the Mercer County Farm Bureau. Applicants must also meet all other eligibility requirements pertaining to the Foundation’s scholarship program. To obtain a scholarship application, visit www.mercercfb.org, stop by the Farm Bureau office at 206 SE Third St, Aledo, or call (309) 582-5116. Deadline for scholarship applications is March 31, 2012.
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Feb. 21 & 23 |
Six-Week Healthy Living Program Focuses on Chronic Illness |
Those suffering with a long-term health condition such as diabetes, arthritis, fibromyalgia, depression, cancer or other chronic disease have a place to turn to help set goals, manage stress, develop healthy habits and more. The Mercer County Health Department is offering two 6-week sessions of their "Healthy Living Program." Classes will be on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm, beginning Feb. 21st at the MC Health Department in Aledo and on Thursdays at 1:30 pm, starting Feb. 23rd at Calvary Lutheran Church in New Windsor. Call Jennifer Anderson at 309-582-3759 to reserve your spot for this very informative workshop. |
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Feb. 22 |
Music Concert |
The Mercer County Music Theory class will hold a concert at the Mercer County High School Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd, starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. Each of the students will perform a song from a different genre of music. Artitsts being performed will include Carrie Underwood, Ben Folds, Adele, Jack Johnson, Frank Sinatra and more. Plan to attend this great evening of entertainment. |
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Feb. 22 |
American Red Cross Blood Drive |
Wed., Feb. 22, 2 - 6 pm, an American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Alexis Community Center. Call Sheila Pressley at 482-5549 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will also be accepted but appointments are preferred. Please bring your photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card. |
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Feb. 23 |
Federal Crop Insurance Seminar |
Join the Mercer County Farm Bureau Marketing Committee on Thursday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mercer County Farm Bureau Building basement. Doug Yoder, Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Director of Marketing and Risk Management, will be presenting on Federal Crop Insurance prices as well as the new changes to Federal Crop Insurance. There will be plenty of time to have all of your questions answered so be sure to join us on February 23rd. Light refreshments will be served. |
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Feb. 23 |
Mercer County Quilters Monthly Meeting |
The monthly meeting for Mercer County Quilters Guild will be Thurs., Feb. 23, in the activity room of Mercer County Nursing Home. The meeting will start at 7 pm and the program will be on "Basket Weaving" by Colleen Moore . |
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Feb. 25 |
Ladies "Fun in The Son" Retreat |
Canton Assembly of God Church, 200 Stonegate Drive, Canton, IL, will host a Ladies' Retreat on Saturday, February 25th, from 10 am to 3 pm. The theme "Fun In The SON" will feature Cookie Harper from Decatur Teen Challenge as the keynote speaker, as well as break-out sessions and door prizes. Worship will be led by Pastor Jon Post from Peoria 1st Assembly of God. The cost is $10 per attendee, which includes lunch. You may register in advance by calling Nancy White at 309-647-3286 or doors will open at 9:30 am for on-site registration. All area ladies are invited.
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Feb. 25 |
Soup Supper Benefits New Boston Fish Fry Fireworks |
The Citizens of New Boston Group invite everyone to a Soup Supper on Sat., Feb. 25, 4-7 pm, at the New Boston Community Center. Enjoy chili, vegetable & potato soups, plus a bake sale, 50/50 raffle and basket raffle. The cost is a $5 donation at the door. This is a fundraiser for the 2012 Fish Fry Fireworks. |
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Feb. 25 |
Viola Methodist Men Pancake and Sausage Supper |
Viola United Methodist Men will hold their annual Pancake and Sausage Supper from 5 to 7 pm, Sat., Feb. 25, in the Fellowship Hall of the Viola United Methodist Church. Cost is by freewill donation. |
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Feb. 26 |
Little Cedar Church Soup Luncheon |
Little Cedar Church in Little York will host a Soup & Salad Luncheon on Sun., Feb. 26, 11:30 - 1:30. Come enjoy chili, vegetable, turkey noodle and broccoli cheese soups along with all the salads you care to eat. The cost is by donation with proceeds benefitting the church's playground equipment fund. There will also be a silent auction. |
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Feb. 26 |
New Boston Baseball/Softball Sign-Up |
New Boston Baseball & Softball Sign-up for all leagues is Sun., Feb. 26, 3 - 5 pm, at the New Boston Fire Station. Sign up during these days and take advantage of early bird savings: $20 (1st player), $10 (2nd player), $5 (each additional player). They would also like to have a Senior Baseball League this year, so please call or stop by the fire station during sign-up if you are interested. Contact: Mike DeFrize, 587-8315; Connie Sabel, 587-2009; or Cheri Smith, 563-260-5078. |
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Feb. -Mar. |
Mercer County Preschool Screening Dates Announced |
Mercer County Preschool Screening dates have been announced. 0-5 year olds will be screened in the areas of vision, hearing, speech, behavior and other developmental areas. This is a free service, but you must call and set up an appointment in advance.
For Apollo Elementary Students, call 309-582-5350:
Feb. 23, 9am - 3:30pm at Aledo United Methodist Church
Mar. 1, 9am - 1pm at Aledo United Methodist Church
For New Boston Elementary Students, call 309-587-8141:
Feb. 28, 9:30am - 2pm at First Baptist Church, Joy
Feb. 29, 12 (noon) - 6pm at First Baptist Church, Joy
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Feb. 28 |
Black Hawk College "FYI Night" Helps Students Plan for College |
If you want to go to college, but don't know where to start, FYI Night at Black Hawk College is for you. Staff members and current students will discuss topics such as financial aid, how to register for classes, and what support systems are available to help make your college career successful. For more information on the East Campus session, contact Jon Wolf at 309-854-1724 or wolfj@bhc.edu. For more information on the Quad-Cities Campus sessions, contact Karen Dahlstrom at 309-796-5341 or dahlstromk@bhc.edu or visit www.bhc.edu/fyi.
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6PM – Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, Building 4, Hawk's Nest (second floor) Additional sessions, Mar. 7 & 8
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Mar. 2 |
American Legion Bingo |
Aledo American Legion Bingo starts Friday, March 2. Bingo is every Friday with doors opening at 5 p.m., and bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. Food and drink will be available. You might win some cash and you'll help the American Legion aid local charities. The Aledo American Legion Post 121 is located 1 mile east of Aledo at 2000 Route 17 in the old Frew School building and is newly remodeled! License number B1317. |
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Mar. 2 - Mar. 20 |
Health Screenings |
Mercer County Hospital Health Screenings schedule:
Fri., 3/2 6-9 a.m. Mercer County Hospital
Tues, 3/6 6:30-8:30 a.m. Viola Fire Station
Fri., 3/16 6-9a.m. Mercer County Hospital
Sat., 3/17 6:30-9:30 a.m. Mercer County Hospital
Tues, 3/20 6:30-8:30 a.m. New Boston Fire Station
Comprehensive Health Panel, $45; PSA, $30; Colo CARE kit, $5
Appointments are necessary. Call 582-3727.
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Mar. 3 |
Rockridge Booster Club Annual Raffle & Dance |
Rockridge Booster Club will host the 23rd Annual Raffle, Dance & Silent Auction on Sat., March 3rd at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 25, 4600 Blackhawk Road, Rock Island. Doors open at 6 pm with Silent Auction, 6-9; Ticket Raffle & music by Pulse Ox, 8 - midnight. There will be complimentary Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Full ticket donation is $100 per ticket. They will sell shared number/prize tickets in $25. Thirty cash prizes totaling $13,000 will be given away. Call Drue Griffin, 309-537-3148, with any questions. To purchase your ticket, contact any Booster club member or visit the Rockridge High School website for a dance ticket form. This event is their major fund raiser of the year and provides support for the extracurricular activities of Rockridge Community Schools.
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Mar. 3 |
4-H Chili Cook-Off |
You are invited to the 2nd Annual 4-H Chili Cook-Off on Sat., March 3, from 4-7 pm at Mercer County Intermediate School. Each 4-H Club will be cooking up a pot of their best chili. Aledo firefighters will be judging and you can place your vote as well. There is no cost for this event; however, free-will donations will be accepted with proceeds going to the Mercer County Animal Control facility. |
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Mar. 4 |
ROWVA FFA Toy Show |
Sunday, March 4th, is the Annual ROWVA FFA Toy Show from 9 am - 3 pm at the ROWVA High School Gym. For more information, call 309-483-6371. |
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Mar. 7 & 8 |
Black Hawk College "FYI Night" Helps Students Plan for College |
If you want to go to college, but don't know where to start, FYI Night at Black Hawk College is for you. Staff members and current students will discuss topics such as financial aid, how to register for classes, and what support systems are available to help make your college career successful. For more information on the East Campus session, contact Jon Wolf at 309-854-1724 or wolfj@bhc.edu. For more information on the Quad-Cities Campus sessions, contact Karen Dahlstrom at 309-796-5341 or dahlstromk@bhc.edu or visit www.bhc.edu/fyi.
Wednesday, March 7, 6PM – East Campus, 26230 Black Hawk Road, Galva, Building A, Room 116 (auditorium)
Thursday, March 8, 6PM – Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, Building 4, Hawk's Nest (second floor) |
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Mar. 10 |
Senior Center Breakfast |
The Mercer County Senior Center, 137 W. Main St., Aledo, will hold a Breakfast Fund Raiser on Saturday, March 10th, from 6 to 9:30 a.m. They will serve a menu of ham, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy & biscuits, toast, juice and coffee. The suggested donation is $6. Everyone is invited. |
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Next Class: April 17 |
MCHD Food Service Manager Courses |
Mercer County Health Department Food Service Manager Certification Courses are scheduled for 2012. Call Darla at 582-3761 to register.
5-Hour Refresher Course
Sat., June 9, 8 am - 1 pm
Wed., Nov. 7, 7 am - 12 pm
15-Hour Course
April 17-18, 8 am - 5 pm
Oct. 1-4, 5 - 9 pm |
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Apr. 28, Register by 4/23 |
Aledo UMC Annual One-Day Women's Retreat |
Aledo United Methodist Women will again host their annual one-day women's retreat entitled, "The Journey - Seasons of a Woman's Heart," on Sat., April 28, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, at the church, 301 N. College Ave., Aledo. The dynamic Mary Turner returns as keynote speaker. Four local women will speak on the current "season" of her life and her relationship with Christ. The cost of the event is $12, which includes lunch and refreshments. Scholarships and childcare are available. Registrations are needed by Apr. 23. To register or for more information, email Ruth Dulaney at laney3@mchsi.com, call the church office, 582-2169, or Mary Flint, 582-7615. |
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Western IL Home Health Care Free Blood Pressure Screenings |
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Keithsburg
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Senior Center
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Feb 1st
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11:00 - 11:30 am
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Seaton
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Wheeler's Café
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Feb 1st
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11:45 - 12:15 pm
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Aledo
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Heritage Woods
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Feb 8th
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9:00 - 10:00 am
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Aledo
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Senior Center
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Feb 8th
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11:00 - Noon
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Aledo
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YMCA
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Feb 15th
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8:45 - 9:45 am
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Reynolds
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American Legion
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Feb 15th
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10:30 - 11:30 am
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Aledo
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Vashti Village
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Feb 16th
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4:30 - 5:30 pm
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New Boston
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Community Center
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Feb 23rd
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5:00 - 6:00 pm
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Winter Hours |
Essley-Noble Museum |
Essley-Noble Museum, 1406 SE 2nd Ave., Aledo, has resumed its winter hours, Nov. 1 through March 31. It is open every Saturday afternoon from 12 - 4 p.m. For more information, call 309-582-2280 or email: mcmuseum@frontier.com. |
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Winter Hours |
Viola Public Library |
Winter hours at the Viola Public Library will be in effect beginning November 28th. Hours will be Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - noon & 2 - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - Noon; Closed on Sunday. |
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Monthly |
MCH Home Care Monthly FREE Blood Pressure Checks |
Mercer County Hospital Home Care Monthly FREE Blood Pressure Checks:
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Mercer County Senior Center |
1st Wednesday |
8:30 - 9:30 am |
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3rd Wednesday |
11:00 - NOON |
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Mercer County YMCA |
1st Wednesday |
8:45 - 9:45 am |
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4th Wednesday |
12:45 - 1:45 pm |
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Vashti Village |
1st Monday |
8:00 - 9:00 am |
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Viola Senior Center |
4th Thursday |
11:15 - NOON |
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Morrison's Market, Viola |
2nd Friday |
9:00 - 10:00 am |
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2011 |
Blackthorn Hill Calendar of Events |
Western Illinois Nature Group (WING) wants to get everyone involved in the activities at Blackthorn Hill (BTH). Directions are available via their website: blackthornhill.org
If you need more info, call: Daniel Thompson, 309-343-4888 or 972-249-7602.
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1st & 3rd Thurs. of each month |
Trinity Presbyterian Church "Bible Bunch" |
Area children ages kindergarten through 4th grade are invited to attend "Bible Bunch," the free after-school ministry at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Bible Bunch is held the first and third Thursday of each month from 3:15 to 5 p.m.during the school year, and Trinity offers after-school pickup to those who are attending. For more information, call 582-5324. |
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Every Wednesday |
Preemption UM Church "Wonderful Wednesdays" |
The Preemption United Methodist Church invites you to "Wonderful Wednesdays" at 6 p.m. This is a free meal site for those having financial difficulties or needing companionship & fellowship, or for busy parents who need an easy night with their kids. It's also free for kids who may need some tutoring at 5:30 before supper. Everyone is invited. Children 6th grade and under must be accompanied by an adult. For questions or more information, call 309-754-8720. |
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Every Wednesday |
Aledo UMC Wednesday Community Meal |
Every Wednesday evening, the United Methodist Church in Aledo will host a free meal, open to anyone in the community. The church is located at 301 N. College Avenue and the meal is served between 5:15 - 6 pm. For more information, call 582-2169. |
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1st Wednesday each month |
Model Rail Club Meets |
A local Model Rail Club is looking for new members. They meet the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. above the old Dollar General Store on Main Street. For more information, call 582-2709. |
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2nd Tuesday each month |
Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting |
The Aledo Area Chamber of Commerce holds their regular meetings at noon on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Call the Aledo Chamber of Commerce office at 582-5373 for the location of the next meeting. |
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Thursdays |
Latex Paint Recycling |
Do you have latex paint that you want to get rid of safely? You may stop by Aledo City Hall on Thursdays between 8 am - 3 pm to let them know what you have to recycle. They will then have someone meet you at the PD Garage to turn in your latex paints. Spray paints are not accepted. For more information on recycling potentially hazardous materials, contact Aledo City Hall at 582-7241. |
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2nd Thursday each month |
Caregiver Support Group |
Caregiver Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 1:30 - 3 pm, at the Mercer County Senior Center. This allows for discussion of timely topics and caregivers can share concerns and strategies in a confidential small group setting. All caregivers are welcome and refreshments are served. |
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3rd Thursday each month |
Alzheimer's Support Group |
Aledo Rehabilitation & Health Care in Aledo will host monthly Alzheimer's Support Group Meetings on the 3rd Thursday at 2 pm in the facility conference room. Contact Wendy King, 309-582-5376, with any questions. |
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Now Available |
Mercer Carnegie Library Offers eBooks |
Mercer Carnegie Library is now offering downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks. Get best-selling and classic titles anytime, anywhere. This new service is free for patrons with a valid library card. For complete details, visit the library at 200 North College Avenue, Aledo; call 582-2032; Email mercer.cargnegie@mchsi.com |
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Now |
Food Pantries Available to Area Residents |
Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry, 1200 N. College Ave., Aledo
Contact: Sharon Lingafelter 309-582-7449
Servicing Mercer County, Tues. 5:30 - 7:30 & Fri 8 - 12 (noon)
New Windsor United Presbyterian Church, 412 Walnut St., New Windsor
Contact: Cindy Adams 309-667-2493
Servicing New Windsor (PALS Ministry area), 2nd Fri each month, 12:30 - 2:00
Reynolds United Methodist Church
Contact: Rev. Mark Slaatte 309-428-4449
Servicing the Reynolds area
ServingServing Reynolds
Sherrard Village Hall,
Contact: Cookie Dean 309-230-6440 or Dianne Graham 309-314-3888
Servicing Sherrard, Cable, Preemption, Swedona & Boden, Tues. 2-4:00
Viola UM Church, 1407 18th Ave., Viola
Contact: Tammy Noyd 309-596-2140
Servicing Mercer County, Tues. 9-10:30 & Thurs. 1:30 - 3:00
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