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Wine-tasting adds new flavor to Festival of Trees event
DANVILLE – Every year the staff of the Provena United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation Festival of Trees tries to bring something new and exciting to the five-day event.
One of this year's new events is the Celebrete in the Vigneto.
"We decided to try the wine-tasting as a way to have something that men might enjoy as well," said Angie Lazzell, development specialist with the foundation. "It seems like all of our events have been aimed primarily at women and children."
North Ridge Middle School thespians to stage 'Charlie Brown'
DANVILLE – The North Ridge Middle School Drama Club will present "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Danville High School auditorium, 202 E. Fairchild St., Danville.
The play, based on the Charles Schulz comic strip, follows an average day in the life of 5-year-old Charlie Brown.
Church's 'Drummer Boy' bazaar, luncheon today in Danville
DANVILLE – Immanuel Lutheran Church will host its annual "The Drummer Boy" Bazaar and Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the school gymnasium, 1930 N. Bowman Ave.
The barbecue luncheon with cole slaw, baked beans, chips, beverage and desserts is being served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SPEAK Cafe sets 'Thanks for Giving Us' theme this week
CHAMPAIGN – The next SPEAK Cafe will be from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Palette Cafe in Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, C.
The theme, set by emcee Aaron Ammons, is "Thanks for Giving Us: Kindred Spirits."
Want to play in the leaves? Get to Urbana, but be quick
From Robin Kearton, artistic director of Community Center for the Arts:
Crane Alley, on the north side of Main Street in downtown Urbana, just east of the Cinema Gallery, 120 W. Main, is hosting the city's largest collection of intentionally placed leaves. This display is at your disposal for dragging feet, breathing fabulous fall smells and generally having fun.
Vermilion County Farm Bureau taking orders for holiday food
DANVILLE – The Vermilion County Farm Bureau is taking orders for fresh Florida citrus as well as specialty nuts and candies for the holidays.
Stopping By: Pesotum's 'Cathedral on the Prairie' a gothic gem
RURAL PESOTUM – Churches scattered across the countryside have always interested me because of their quaint charm and the local history that has happened within the doors.
But none has caught my eye like St. Mary's Catholic Church in rural southern Champaign County near Pesotum. The mere size of it is enough to make one wonder what this lovely church is doing out among the corn and soybean fields of central Illinois. It is about 3 miles east of Pesotum and 3.5 miles north of Villa Grove.
First Student planning coat drive, children's fingerprinting
DANVILLE – A local business and volunteer auxiliary will partner with the Salvation Army for upcoming programs before the holidays.
First Student Inc., which provides school transportation in Danville, will hold a coat drive from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at its 827 E. Cleveland St. garage. Men's, women's and children's coats in all sizes can be dropped off at the bus garage and will be sorted and distributed by the Salvation Army.
American Legion launches Web site to explain new GI Bill
INDIANAPOLIS – The American Legion has launched a new Web site to help veterans and their families understand the Post 9/11 GI Bill, which takes effect Aug. 1, 2009, and how it compares with other federal education benefits for veterans.
The site, www.mygibill.org, includes explanations of the different GI Bill benefits, news alerts and updates, frequently asked questions, state-by-state benefits and online application opportunities.
Area World War II veterans' tales keep historical event alive
With each year, World War II survivors become an ever-more precious commodity. To mark Veterans Day this year, The News-Gazette's Paul Wood visits with three World War II veterans.
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