Monday, May 13th

Registration for the 2013 Summer Tennis Program will be at Lake Side Tennis Courts on Monday, May 13th and on Thursday, May 16th from 5 to 6 p.m.  The program is open for boys and girls ages 8-18.  Beginners are welcome.  A practice day and a match will be held each week from June 1st through July 16th.  Registration is $35.  Contact Don Wood at 842-2555 for more information if needed.

Calendar of Events

Friday, May 24th

We will be having a Pork-burger Sale to raise money for a new storage building at our facility, would appreciate all coming out and helping us reach that goal.  Will be at the Old Star Station Parking lot with Mr. Merritt on May 24th.

 Games, Crafts, S’mores, and More!!! Bring your flashlight and prepare for a night filled with fun activities on Friday, May 24th from 7:30pm-10pm. Please meet at the Visitors’ Center. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. If you plan on attending, please call 618-298-2441.

Saturday, May 25th

The Medicine Shoppe/ Ed’s Rx and One Step Ahead and Home Medical Equipment will be closed this Saturday, May 25th and Monday, May 27th to celebrate Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28th.

The Bluford Ruritan Club will be hosting a breakfast, Saturday May 25th., 7-9:30 am.  Price is by donation and the menu includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, milk and coffee.

Where is the remaining piece of fence that was used to house livestock in the Nature Preserve? What is the name of the tree that was commonly used by Indians and pioneers to make canoes? Search for these answers and more as you hike through the Nature Preserve. Pick up the scavenger hunt description sheet and map between 11am and 1pm on Saturday, May 25th in the Visitors’ Center.

BCHFS will be holding their “Flying Colors” 5K run/walk on Saturday, May 25th.  Registration will be from 10am to 10:45am and the race will kick off at 11am at the Baptist Children’s Home campus in Carmi, IL.  Show up in a WHITE SHIRT, finish PLASTERED in PAINT.  Let your colors fly, and let the fun begin!  Registration / Entry Fee will be $30 (all proceeds benefit Baptist Children’s Home).   Registration includes a pack of paint and commemorative “Flying Colors 5K” t-shirt. Parking/Registration/Start & Finish of Race located at BCHFS Devore Admin. Bldg.   Children must be accompanied by an adult.   Sorry, no pets allowed.  “Life is a blank canvas, throw as much paint as you can on it!” For more information  Contact Rhiannon Mitchell at (217) 622-3881, Rhiannon.storm@bchfs.com or Haley Malone at (618) 384-1627 or haleym293@gmail.com

At the Kings Table – softball for individuals with disabilities.  For seven weeks beginning on May 18th – June 29th at the Southwest ball diamond (behind police station).  The games will be from 10am – Noon with a light lunch served to all players.  There is no cost and all ages and disabilities are welcome to join us.  For more information call First Baptist Church, 842-3764. 

Monday, May 27th

Fairfield First Baptist church will be having Back Yard Bible Club on May 27th from 6-7pm at Lakeside Park Shelter.  There will be games, snacks, and Bible story for kids age 3 years and up.  For more information call the church at 842-3764.

In preparation for this year’s event, the Hamilton County Fair has unveiled a new web sitewww.hamcofair.com, as well as the event schedule for the 2013 fair. There have been a few changes to the fair schedule this year, among them is a brand new feature event for the Saturday-evening finale. This year’s fair will take place June 14-22.

Friday, May 31st

Come join Fairfield Chamber of Commerce welcome their newest member….Merle Norman Cosmetics at 701 West Main St in Fairfield on Friday, May 31st at 9:00am. 

Saturday, June 1st

The Skillet Fork Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will be holding their annual JAKES day on June 1, 2013 at Sam Dale Lake in Johnsonville from 8:30 to 12:30.  Call 618-925-4447 or 618-839-2783 with any questions and to pre register! 

A fund raiser for The Guardian Center Inc. has been scheduled for Saturday, June 1st in the form of a “POKER RUN PARTY!”  It will take place at Danny’s Pool Room beginning at 9:30-11:30am with registration.    The donation is $10.00 per hand and $5.00 for extra cards.  There will be 4 stops throughout the day then back to Danny’s Pool Room in Carmi to finish up.  All bikes, cars and trucks are welcome!!!!  There will be lots of prizes and raffles. 

The Fairfield Public Library has begun their summer reading program, “Have Book – Will Travel.”  Grades 1st  through 8th may still register for the program through June 1st.  All books must be checked out from the Fairfield Public Library.  On Friday, July 5th, from 9am to 10:30am a skating party will be held at Skateland Rollersport for all participants.  Join us for “Have Book – Will Travel” at the library this summer.

The Fairfield Business and Professional Women’s Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for Wayne County High School Senior girls and mature women returning to college.  All scholarships awarded will be valued at $2,000.00.  All high school applications will be available in the guidance office.  The mature women scholarship application is available at Frontier Community College on the web-site.  The deadline for all scholarships must be postmarked by June 1, 2013.  For more information contact Thea Gain at 618-842-6156.

The Mt. Erie Ruritan will serve a community breakfast on Saturday, June 1st from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.  The menu will include: biscuits and gravy, sausage, hashbrowns, eggs, pancakes, coffee, and orange juice.  The cost is $6 per adult and $3 for children 10 and under.

At the Kings Table – softball for individuals with disabilities.  For seven weeks beginning on May 18th – June 29th at the Southwest ball diamond (behind police station).  The games will be from 10am – Noon with a light lunch served to all players.  There is no cost and all ages and disabilities are welcome to join us.  For more information call First Baptist Church, 842-3764. 

Sunday, June 2nd

Prop Busters R/C Club invites everyone to “Trainer Day” on June 2nd at Nelson Airfield in Browns, Illinois.  If you have always wanted to fly a radio controlled airplane, this is your chance….and you can do it for free.  Be at the club field at 1:30pm and you can fly a plane.  Kids 8-15 must bring a parent, but anyone can learn to fly….no one is too old.   For more information contact Nick McKinney at 618-854-2393 or 618-599-1596 or visit their website at www.thepropbusters.com. 

Monday, June 3rd

North Side Baptist Church will be holding Vacation Bible School June 3-7 from 6:00pm -8:00pm. Children ages 4 – 12 are invited to attend a week of “Colossal Coaster World” where they will be studying about the life of Paul and how he learned to face his fear by trusting God.   North Side Baptist is located cross from the North Side Grade School at 905 N First Street. For a ride call 847-3051.

Fairfield First Baptist church will be having Back Yard Bible Club on June 3rd from 6-7pm at Lakeside Park Shelter.  There will be games, snacks, and Bible story for kids age 3 years and up.  For more information call the church at 842-3764.

Thursday, June 6th

Women’s Coffee Club will meet on Thursday, June 6th at 9:30am – 10:30am at the Fairfield Kontiki.  Coffee, Donuts and Danishes will be provided.  Come socialize and meet new people.

 The Wayne County Family Enrichment Program will be hosting Story Hour at the Fairfield Public Library on June 14th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. The theme will be “Pack Your Bags”. This is a free event that is held the second Friday of every month and is open to the public. There will be a story, songs, activity, and crafts. For more information call 842-4043.

The Hanna House Museum will be open every Saturday from April 6th through October 26th from 10:00am until 2:00pm.  The exception to this is that the museum will be closed the weekends of Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Saturday, June 8th

In preparation for this year’s event, the Hamilton County Fair has unveiled a new web sitewww.hamcofair.com, as well as the event schedule for the 2013 fair. There have been a few changes to the fair schedule this year, among them is a brand new feature event for the Saturday-evening finale. This year’s fair will take place June 14-22.

June 8 is fast approaching.  Potato peelers, vegetable choppers, chowder stirrers, etc. are needed. Vegetable prep will begin at 6:00 a.m.  Any help you could give would be much appreciated!!  Food stand is also in need of workers.  Dessert donations are needed and should be taken to the food stand  that morning.

The Chamber of Commerce in Albion is proud to announce the return of the car show to be held in conjunction with the Annual Albion Chowder on Saturday, June 8th.  The Chamber is seeking donations to help make this show successful.  All proceeds from these events go directly to benefit the Roy M. Luthe Park and the Albion City Pool.  For more information please call Mary Wissel at 445-2233 or 445-3697.

Friday, June 14th

Brush Creek Youth Camps offered by Community of Christ are a few weeks away.   All youth are welcome to attend.   Senior High Camp for high school students will be held from Saturday, June 22 – Friday, June 28, 2013.  Junior High Camp for students going into 7th, 8th and 9th grade will be held Saturday, July 6 – Friday, July 12, 2013.   Camp begins with registration at 3:30pm the first day and ends at 11:00am the last day.  Pre-registration in requested.  Forms can be found on-line at www.cofchrist-brushcreek-missioncenter.org . For more information, or to request a form by mail call 842-3464

In preparation for this year’s event, the Hamilton County Fair has unveiled a new web sitewww.hamcofair.com, as well as the event schedule for the 2013 fair. There have been a few changes to the fair schedule this year, among them is a brand new feature event for the Saturday-evening finale. This year’s fair will take place June 14-22.

Saturday, June 15th

Wayne County Golf Course will host its annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) benefit Golf Scramble on Saturday,  June 15th.  Lunch will be served at 12pm followed by a shot gun start at 1pm for 18 holes of play.  Entry fee is $40.00 for members and $50.00 for guests.  Individuals will be assigned to teams by captains.  Cash prizes and @ Under Armour gold shirts compliments of Kincaids will be awarded plus the chance to win a free membership with a hole in one on the seventeenth hole.  The tournament sign-up-sheet is located outside the pro shop.  For more information, call 847-7222 or visit waynecountygolf.com.

Citizens of Fairfield……get ready!!!  The annual Town Wide Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 15th, with a rain date of Saturday, June 22nd.  For more information contact Uniquely Rustique at 842-3544 or stop in at 705 W. Main. 

Thursday, June 20th

Women’s Coffee Club will meet on Thursday, June 20th at 9:30am – 10:30am at the Fairfield Kontiki.  Coffee, Donuts and Danishes will be provided.  Come socialize and meet new people.

Saturday, June 22nd

 On Saturday, June 22, SSM Hospice of the Good Samaritan will host its first grief camp for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Camp MAGIC (Mending a Heart, Grief in Children) is a free, one-day grief retreat for children, ages 5-12. The event will be held at Shriner’s Park in Mt. Vernon, IL, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp MAGIC is a safe environment where youngsters can openly express their feelings regarding the loss of a loved one, while having their fears or concerns addressed. Lori Reynolds, SSM Hospice Bereavement Coordinator, explained, “Throughout the day, the children will participate in special activities designed to facilitate positive coping techniques. In addition, Camp MAGIC will promote open communication among the children and their parents.”  Staffed by professionals and trained volunteers, Camp MAGIC exists for the well-being, health, safety, and enjoyment of the campers. Each child will be paired with a volunteer to provide companionship, support and supervision throughout the day. Professionals will conduct age appropriate activities on grief, loss and recovery.  SSM Hospice of the Good Samaritan’s Camp MAGIC is free of charge and is made possible by the SSM Hospice and Home Care Foundation. For more information regarding Camp MAGIC, please contact Lori Reynolds, SSM Hospice Bereavement Coordinator, at 618-899-1636.

Sunday, June 30th

The Fairfield First General Baptist Church will host the General Baptist Youth Rally on Sunday, June 30th.  Services begin at 6:00 pm.  The Family Worship Center Praise Team from Johnston City, IL will be preforming.  Come and worship with us for this youth event.  There will be refreshments afterwards.  The church is located at 1601 We3st Main.

Saturday, July27th

The Wayne County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee is hosting the 5th Annual Young Leader Golf Scramble at the Wayne County Golf Course in Fairfield on Saturday, July 27, 2013.  Teams of four individuals can sign up to play in the tournament.  Registration is $50 a person, and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, dinner, and prizes.    Awards will be given out for the top team as well as longest put, longest drive, and closest to the hole contests; as well as a few side contests throughout the course.  A John Deere Gator XUV 825i will be the hole-in-one prize on hole #17, sponsored by McLean Implement, Inc.  Registration will begin at 12:00 p.m. with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.  The event will conclude with dinner and the presentation of awards.   Proceeds from the scramble will support Young Leader programs, including the annual Progressive Ag Safety Day, collegiate scholarship, Harvest for All, and participation in the state Young Leader events and programs.  Pre-registration is required.  Go to http://www.waynecfb.com/golfscramble.html to download a registration form.  If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of this year’s event, please call 618-842-3342.

Saturday, August 3rd

The annual Beta Eta Prince & Princes contest will be underway soon and contestants are needed. Boys and girls birth to 6 years of age, living in Wayne County, are eligible.  A wallet size photo of the child, with the child’s name & age, parents’ names and phone number needs to be sent or emailed to Mary Stewart. Canisters displaying the contestants’ photograph will be located at various Fairfield area businesses.   Canister locations and pictures of this year’s contestants will be published in the Wayne County Press.  Canister locations is determined by a blind drawing.  The boy and girl whose canister contains the most money will win the title of Beta Eta’s 2013 Prince & Princess.  Beta Eta has been sponsoring our Prince & Princess contest for over 25 years and in that time have donated back to our community all the money collected by this event. All the money collected will be donated to local youth community projects. Each contestant will receive a “goodie bag” and the winners will receive some very special gifts. 

The Mt. Erie Ruritan will serve a community breakfast on Saturday, August 3rd from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.  The menu will include: biscuits and gravy, sausage, hashbrowns, eggs, pancakes, coffee, and orange juice.  The cost is $6 per adult and $3 for children 10 and under.

The Hanna House Museum will be open every Saturday from April 6th through October 26th from 10:00am until 2:00pm.  The exception to this is that the museum will be closed the weekends of Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Saturday, October 5th

The Mt. Erie Ruritan will serve a community breakfast on Saturday, October 5th from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.  The menu will include: biscuits and gravy, sausage, hashbrowns, eggs, pancakes, coffee, and orange juice.  The cost is $6 per adult and $3 for children 10 and under.

The Hanna House Museum will be open every Saturday from April 6th through October 26th from 10:00am until 2:00pm.  The exception to this is that the museum will be closed the weekends of Memorial Day and Labor Day.