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Sing Out Loud with Joel Tinsley

Our own talented baritone, Joel Tingley, will instruct studens of all ages in both technique and genre of singing Tuesday through Thursday, July 7th - 9th, 2009. Mr. Tinsley is the program coordinator for the Imagine Foundation in Jacksonville and is active with the Jacksonville Theatre Guild. Classes for vocal instruction will be held at the Congregational Church. Fees range 3 to 5 year old, $15, meeting from 9am to 10am, with 4th to 8th graders, $40, meeting from 9am to 12 noon. Registration is required, contact the Imagine Foundation at (217)473-2726.

6th Annual River County Quilt Show

Don't miss this year's 6th Annual River County Quilt Show Friday and Saturday, July 24th and 25th, 2009. This year's theme is very patriotic with "Stars and Stripes Over River County" and will feature quilt displays, vendor booths with wearable art, wall hangings, antique pieced, appliqued quilts and much more. All quilters throughout the area are encouraged to attend and exhibit quilts. Join us at the Jacksonville High School cafeteria from 10 am to 5 pm each day for a truly memorable experience!

62nd Annual Morgan County Fair

It's time for the 62nd Morgan County Fair Tuesday through Sunday, July 7th - 12th, 2009! Grab your friends and family and meet at the fairgrounds for the ultimate summer celebration! This year the Fair features a rodeo, carnival, food, livestock judging, live entertainment and the Miss Morgan County pagent. The Saturday night concert at the Grandstand will welcome country singer Billy Currington at 8 pm. Grandstand tickets are $12, track tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce, A. Gaudio & Sons and WJVO/WJIL. Cotton candy, lemon shake-ups, fries with vinegar and funnel cakes are all waiting just for you!

South Jacksonville 2009 Celebration!

Come share the fun at the South Jacksonville Celebration 2009 at Dewey Park Saturday, July 25th from 8 am to 10 pm. Bring your family and friends for a full day of food, drinks, & entertainment all day long! The Craft/Flea Market opens at 8 am, with the Parade stepping off at 10 am. Children's games, cake/pie contest, and the peddle car races round out the morning events. The Little Miss Pageant starts at 3 pm, the Fire Departments Water Cannon Fight, live music by the 'Flatland Band' at 8 pm, and the Drawing for 50/50 Prize close out the celebration. Bring your lawn chairs, relax, & stay all day!

'Into the Woods'

Journeying into the woods, a baker and his wife search to reverse a curse placed on them by the witch next door. On their way to a happily ever after ending, they meet Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, two princes, one cow and its owner Jack. Fairy tales are fractured in this witty, irreverent musical adventure. The Jacksonville Theatre Guild presents 'Into the Woods,' Steven Sondheim’s award-winning musical July 30th - August 2nd and August 6th - August 9th at the Sophie Leschin Theatre. The Tony Award Winning 'Into the Woods' is inspired by Bruno Bettelheim's The Uses of Enchantment. Don't miss this one!

Green Pastures 'Fire in Our Hearts' Camp

'Fire in Our Hearts' Camp is five fun filled days, Monday through Friday, July 6th - 10th, for youth utilizing recreation, worship, teaching, and ministry times to share the love of Jesus. The focus is on developing your relationship with Christ and other Christians. “FIOH” camp is open to students entering the 5th grade up through 12th grade. The camp will provide meals, snacks, and air-conditioned bunk style accommodations. The camp program will be led by Chuck West. Swimming and other activities may include archery, crafts, fishing, hiking, dance, mime, campfire, indoor and outdoor games. Each evening at 6:45 pm we will host worship services open to family and friends. Special guests will minister and share from God’s word. Campers from all churches are welcome.