Thursday, April 8
• The Lions Club will have an "unannounced" special program — Administrator Hervey Davis will make a presentation about "What's New at Franklin Hospital" — during its club meeting, noon, Franklin Hospital Conference Room.
Friday, April 9
• The Benton High School Class of 1954 will hold their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Opera House Cafe in Sesser. Please note that this is a week later than usual.
• The BCHS Class of 1955 will hold its April Lunch and Reunion Planning Meeting at 11:30 a.m. at the Benton Elks Club located on Industrial Drive. All classmates, spouses and guests are encouraged to attend.
Saturday, April 10
• Village of Buckner Pancake Breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m., Buckner Community Building. Carry-outs available. Deliveries available by calling 724-7501. Prepared by the Buckner Women's Association.
• Several Relay For Life of Franklin County teams will hold a road block fundraiser at the 4-way stop in Christopher, 8 a.m. to noon. Any support given will be greatly appreciated.
• Angel Food Ministries food orders will be taken, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Foot of the Cross on the Circle, Zeigler. Food Stamp SNAP orders welcomed. Online orders may be made now until April 13. Orders may also be mailed. Distribution date is April 24 at 11 a.m. Call 724-7950 for more information.
Monday, April 12
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 to 6 p.m., New Life Church of God, 707 N. DuQuoin St., Benton.
Tuesday, April 13
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sesser-Valier High School, 4626 State Highway 154, Sesser.
• Free screening (blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and hemoccult), 5 to 7 p.m., Rea Clinic, 4241 State Highway 14, Christopher. No appointment necessary. For additional information, call 724-2401 or 1-800-408-7351.
Friday, April 16
• Franklin County Spring Child Find Screening, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., West Frankfort Denning Elementary School Pre-K/Family Center.
Saturday, April 17
• USA Dance, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., Corner Dance Hall, Whittington. Lesson, 7 p.m., by Arnold Downs; dance, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Free refreshments. Come celebrate spring with us. Everyone welcome.
Friday, April 23
• Franklin County Spring Child Find Screening, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Christopher Elementary School Gym Lobby.
Friday, April 30
• Franklin County Spring Child Find Screening, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ewing-Northern Grade School Gym.
Thursday, April 8
• The Lions Club will have an "unannounced" special program — Administrator Hervey Davis will make a presentation about "What's New at Franklin Hospital" — during its club meeting, noon, Franklin Hospital Conference Room.
Friday, April 9
• The Benton High School Class of 1954 will hold their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Opera House Cafe in Sesser. Please note that this is a week later than usual.
• The BCHS Class of 1955 will hold its April Lunch and Reunion Planning Meeting at 11:30 a.m. at the Benton Elks Club located on Industrial Drive. All classmates, spouses and guests are encouraged to attend.
Saturday, April 10
• Village of Buckner Pancake Breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m., Buckner Community Building. Carry-outs available. Deliveries available by calling 724-7501. Prepared by the Buckner Women's Association.
• Several Relay For Life of Franklin County teams will hold a road block fundraiser at the 4-way stop in Christopher, 8 a.m. to noon. Any support given will be greatly appreciated.
• Angel Food Ministries food orders will be taken, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Foot of the Cross on the Circle, Zeigler. Food Stamp SNAP orders welcomed. Online orders may be made now until April 13. Orders may also be mailed. Distribution date is April 24 at 11 a.m. Call 724-7950 for more information.
Monday, April 12
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 to 6 p.m., New Life Church of God, 707 N. DuQuoin St., Benton.
Tuesday, April 13
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sesser-Valier High School, 4626 State Highway 154, Sesser.
• Free screening (blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and hemoccult), 5 to 7 p.m., Rea Clinic, 4241 State Highway 14, Christopher. No appointment necessary. For additional information, call 724-2401 or 1-800-408-7351.
Friday, April 16
• Franklin County Spring Child Find Screening, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., West Frankfort Denning Elementary School Pre-K/Family Center.
Saturday, April 17
• USA Dance, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., Corner Dance Hall, Whittington. Lesson, 7 p.m., by Arnold Downs; dance, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Free refreshments. Come celebrate spring with us. Everyone welcome.
Friday, April 23
• Franklin County Spring Child Find Screening, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Christopher Elementary School Gym Lobby.
Friday, April 30
• Franklin County Spring Child Find Screening, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ewing-Northern Grade School Gym.