Have an event that you would like to list on the community calendar? Email details along with your contact information to breezenews@breezecourier.com.

TUESDAY

July 13

Kincaid American Legion Bingo

Bingo will be held at the Kincaid American Legion beginning Tuesday, June 1st. Doors open at 4 p.m.

THURSDAY

July 15

THS FFA/Alumni drive thru pork chop/sweet corn dinner

The THS FFA and Alumni will host their annual drive thru pork chop and sweet corn dinner Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 4:30-6:30 or until sold out. Serving will begin behind THS at the Ag Shop. Tickets are available from FFA members or Neal Tire. Cost is $12 and includes 1” thick pork chop, potato salad, apple sauce and all the sweet corn you can eat.

FRIDAY

July 16

Moose Lodge 1516 Drive Thru/dine in dinner

The Taylorville Moose Lodge will host a drive-thru or dine in dinner every Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. Call ahead to order and drive-thru to pickup at 287-1232. Menu includes: fish dinner, fish by the piece, catfish and shrimp, catfish filet dinner, chicken strips/potato, grilled chicken breast, shrimp dinner, New York Strip Steak dinner, 1/4 and 1/2 lb. hamburgers and cheeseburgers with choice of baked potato, fries, tater tots or loaded mashed. They are located at 720 McAdam Drive in Taylorville.

FRIDAY

July 16

Free Movie Night House on the Rock Church

A free showing of the film “Standing Firm” will take place at the House on the Rock Church on July 16 at 6:30 p.m. Children are welcome. Popcorn and drinks are provided. For more information contact  Charles Portwood at 217-972-3487.

SATURDAY

July 17

Farmer’s Market

The Downtown Taylorville Farmer’s Market will open up for the season Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Taylorville square. Vendors will have vegetable plants, onion sets, annual and perennial flowers, shrubs, bulk vegetable seeds, local honey products, freshly roasted coffee, rhubarb, green onions and possibly asparagus.

TUESDAY

July 20

Kincaid American Legion Bingo

Bingo will be held at the Kincaid American Legion beginning Tuesday, June 1st. Doors open at 4 p.m.

TUESDAY

July 20

Review Course

This is at 9:00 a.m. and sponsored by Secretary of State. No need to preregister.

WEDNESDAY

July 21

Christian County Fair Job Fair

The Christian County Fair is holding a Job Fair on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. To register for the job fair, contact Angela Ohl-Marsters, the Christian County Fiar Marketing Coordinator, at 217-820-1690 or email her at solobrat6@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY

July 21

Senior Citizens Chicken Dinner

The senior citizens chicken dinner will be held at the county fair at 11:00 a.m. Call 217-824-4263 for a ride.

Christian County Historical Society Annual meeting

The Christian County Historical Society in Taylorville invites all to its annual meeting followed by a strawberry shortcake social and a concert by the Taylorville Municipal Band which will perform on the front lawn. Meeting begins at 5:00 pm; strawberry shortcake at 6:15; and the band will play promptly at 7:00pm. Tour Christian County’s first courthouse, enjoy sweet treats, and set up your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a fabulous summer evening concert. The public is encouraged to attend. Please enter through the back gate, nearest the Super 8 Motel.

FRIDAY

July 23

Car show and cookout

There will be a car show and cookout on Friday, July 23, 2021, along with Kona Ice, a 50/50 drawing, margarita special and bags at the Taylorville VFW, 515 N. West Ave. Taylorville. Sign up is from 12-1 p.m.. Registration is $20 per car. Awards will be given at 3 p.m. with prizes for the First Responder’s choice, People’s choice, Memorial Home’s choice and Best of Show.

Moose Lodge 1516 Drive Thru/dine in dinner

The Taylorville Moose Lodge will host a drive-thru or dine in dinner every Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. Call ahead to order and drive-thru to pickup at 287-1232. Menu includes: fish dinner, fish by the piece, catfish and shrimp, catfish filet dinner, chicken strips/potato, grilled chicken breast, shrimp dinner, New York Strip Steak dinner, 1/4 and 1/2 lb. hamburgers and cheeseburgers with choice of baked potato, fries, tater tots or loaded mashed. They are located at 720 McAdam Drive in Taylorville.

SATURDAY

June 24

Farmer’s Market

The Downtown Taylorville Farmer’s Market will open up for the season Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Taylorville square. Vendors will have vegetable plants, onion sets, annual and perennial flowers, shrubs, bulk vegetable seeds, local honey products, freshly roasted coffee, rhubarb, green onions and possibly asparagus.

Annual DMCC Block Party

The Davis Memorial Christian Church (DMCC) Annual Block Party will be held Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at 1500 W. Franklin Street in Taylorville. Free food, drinks, music and kids activities. Live music by The Antics Band. Kona Ice will be on site and special visits from the TPD and TFD. For more info call 824-8181.

TUESDAY

July 27

Kincaid American Legion Bingo

Bingo will be held at the Kincaid American Legion beginning Tuesday, June 1st. Doors open at 4 p.m.

FRIDAY

July 30

Moose Lodge 1516 Drive Thru/dine in dinner

The Taylorville Moose Lodge will host a drive-thru or dine in dinner every Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. Call ahead to order and drive-thru to pickup at 287-1232. Menu includes: fish dinner, fish by the piece, catfish and shrimp, catfish filet dinner, chicken strips/potato, grilled chicken breast, shrimp dinner, New York Strip Steak dinner, 1/4 and 1/2 lb. hamburgers and cheeseburgers with choice of baked potato, fries, tater tots or loaded mashed. They are located at 720 McAdam Drive in Taylorville.

SATURDAY

July 31

Farmer’s Market

The Downtown Taylorville Farmer’s Market will open up for the season Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Taylorville square. Vendors will have vegetable plants, onion sets, annual and perennial flowers, shrubs, bulk vegetable seeds, local honey products, freshly roasted coffee, rhubarb, green onions and possibly asparagus.

SUNDAY

August 1

Holy Trinity Catholic Church Annual Steak Dinner

The Holy Trinity Catholic Church will host their annual steak dinner Sunday, August 1, 2021. Tickets are pre-sold only/limited quantity available. Cost is $15 each/free kids’meal ticket. Drive thru pickup 10:30-12:30/just off Rt. 48 in Stonington. Includes charcoal grilled steak, sandwich style, traditional green beans, potatoes, homemade cookie. Tickets available at Stonington Village Hall or contact via Facebook Messenger @Holy Trinity Catholic Church. No tickets sold day of event.

MONDAY

August 2

Senior Citizens of Christian County

Congregate meals will resume. 

TUESDAY

August 3

American Legion Bingo

The senior center will take a van to Kincaid to Bingo at the American Legion. The van will leave the center at 5:00 p.m. to start picking up. If you would like a ride please call 217-824-4263.

SATURDAY

August 7

Annual Tornado Open

The Annual Tornado Open Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Lakeshore Golf Course. Tee times begin at 10 a.m. and it will be a shotgun start for all golfers. Lunch and dinner will be served. Contact Bruce Barry at 217-827-7166 for more info about registering a team or becoming a sponsor. You can also visit their Facebook page (Tornado Open) and leave a message.

Farmer’s Market

The Downtown Taylorville Farmer’s Market will open up for the season Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Taylorville square. Vendors will have vegetable plants, onion sets, annual and perennial flowers, shrubs, bulk vegetable seeds, local honey products, freshly roasted coffee, rhubarb, green onions and possibly asparagus.