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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

 

January 19- Paxton Rotary Club meeting; noon @ Tin Pan Alley

January 21 - Enjoy the multi -talented local musician, Weston Henry.  Performing 6:30-8:30 @ Tin Pan Alley, downtown Paxton. This is free entertainment, Limited Seating, call 379-0693 for reservations.

January 22 - Cub Scouts Pack 35 Pinewood Derby car workshop; 4 pm @ Worden-Martin, Champaign

January 24 - Paxton Area Chamber of Commerce Board meeting; 11:30 am @ Tin Pan

January 24 - Paxton ERS Valentine's Day Raffle going until Feb 13th.  Two $100.00 Certificates to the Beef House or a one night stay at Sunset Inn and Suites in Clinton, Il. w/ the theme rooms.  $5.00 per ticket! See any ERS member or ERS members will be at the IGA most weeknights from 3:30 to 6. Winner to be drawn on Feb. 14th - 3:30 at the IGA.

January 24 - Come Out And Pray is a weekly prayer ministry that meets on Tuesdays from 7 - 8 p.m at the Paxton Church of Christ.  The evening will consist of a brief devotional, some worship, and prayer.  Located across from Hardee's in Paxton.  For more information, call Pastor Milton Cruz at 217-379-4443. 

January 25 - You're Inited to W.O.W. The Paxton Church of Christ invites you to W.O.W.!  W.O.W (Worship on Wednesday) is a Bible Centered/Fun-filled program that meets each Wednesday thru April 4, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  The program has several groups:Pre-k through 5th grade; 6th-8th, 9th-12th, and an adult class.  The first group has a night filled with stories, music, crafts, and games.  They can earn points towards the REWARD STORE.  The other groups have their own exciting program.  Nursery is available for small children with parents attending the adult class.  Transporatation is available upon request.  If you have any questions, please call the church at 379-4443

January 26 - Paxton Rotary Club meeting; noon @ Tin Pan Alley

January 28 - The Diva & The Dude performing; 7 pm @ Tin Pan Alley; no cover charge

January 28 - Cub Scouts Pack 35 Webelos (5th grade) Klondike Derby @ Camp Drake, near Oakwood

January 29 - Cub Scouts Pack 35 family bowling party; 1-3 pm @ Country Tyme Lanes, Rantoul. Scouts meeting the "ermit point" requirements plusone family member will get two free games and shoe rental. Cost for everyone else is $3 per game with free shoes. Those attending are asked to bring a snack to share.

January 31 - Come Out And Pray is a weekly prayer ministry that meets on Tuesdays from 7 - 8 p.m at the Paxton Church of Christ.  The evening will consist of a brief devotional, some worship, and prayer.  Located across from Hardee's in Paxton.  For more information, call Pastor Milton Cruz at 217-379-4443.

February 1 - You're Inited to W.O.W. The Paxton Church of Christ invites you to W.O.W.!  W.O.W (Worship on Wednesday) is a Bible Centered/Fun-filled program that meets each Wednesday thru April 4, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  The program has several groups:Pre-k through 5th grade; 6th-8th, 9th-12th, and an adult class.  The first group has a night filled with stories, music, crafts, and games.  They can earn points towards the REWARD STORE.  The other groups have their own exciting program.  Nursery is available for small children with parents attending the adult class.  Transporatation is available upon request.  If you have any questions, please call the church at 379-4443

February 1 - Cub Scout leader/committee meeting; 6:30 pm @ Scout Hut in Paxton

February 2 - Paxton Rotary Club meeting; noon @ Tin Pan Alley

February 4 - Dinner and a Movie. 5 pm @ Paxton Church of Christ, 400 W Ottawa. Cost $12.50  Imagine a tasty grilled steak and baked potato dinner followed by a great movie for the mere price of $12.50!  Sounds unbelievable, right?  Join us for Dinner and a Movie. All proceeds to benefit the youth NYC-37K mission trip, March 17th - 25th  Call the church at 379-4443 to order tickets now through January 29th. All tickets must be paid and picked up at the church by January 29th. Transportation and delivery service of meals are available.  Ask for details!

February 7 - Come Out And Pray is a weekly prayer ministry that meets on Tuesdays from 7 - 8 p.m at the Paxton Church of Christ.  The evening will consist of a brief devotional, some worship, and prayer.  Located across from Hardee's in Paxton.  For more information, call Pastor Milton Cruz at 217-379-4443.

February 8 - You're Inited to W.O.W. The Paxton Church of Christ invites you to W.O.W.!  W.O.W (Worship on Wednesday) is a Bible Centered/Fun-filled program that meets each Wednesday thru April 4, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  The program has several groups:Pre-k through 5th grade; 6th-8th, 9th-12th, and an adult class.  The first group has a night filled with stories, music, crafts, and games.  They can earn points towards the REWARD STORE.  The other groups have their own exciting program.  Nursery is available for small children with parents attending the adult class.  Transporatation is available upon request.  If you have any questions, please call the church at 379-4443

February 9 - Paxton Rotary Club meeting; noon @ Tin Pan Alley

February 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19 -"Midlife, the Crisis Musical"  @ Paxton Market Street Theater, 120 N Market St. Actors are as follows: Brian Blangin, Suzanne Alt, Tony Lee, Kathryn Ens, Greg Herriott, Pam Herriott, Jeff Cottingham, Tammy Belanger, Sherry Janowski, Debbie Kafer, Sam Schwartz, Tom Janowski, with Chuck Belanger (music director) and Lindsey Belanger on pit band, and Tom & Sherry Janowski co-directing. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. Sundays are 2:00 matinees. Ticket prices are $12.00.  For reservations call: 217-579-1099

February 10  - "Love Me Tender" Valentine Dinner Show featuring  St. Jimi as ELVIS! 6-9 pm @ Tin Pan Alley. Reservations Required for this Dinner Show full of Elvis , Love, & Food! Enjoy a 2 Entree Buffet complete with sides, dessert, beverage, tax and tip ONLY $35 per couple! Call 217-379-0693 to reserve your seats!

February 11 - PBL FFA 24 th Annual Farm Toy Show; 9 am - 2:30 pm @ PBL High School.There will also be farm toy displays. Trophies will be awarded for best of show and best display. There will also be a silent auction. The public may consign toys to a limit of 50 total items. A concession stand run by FFA members’ parents will also be offered. Lunch will also be sold. There will also be door prizes and a pedal tractor pull for children.Prior to the event, the FFA chapter will also be selling highly detailed minitature tractor models commemorating the farm toy show. The models are a 1/16th-scale “Spec Cast International Harvester W450D Diesel,” with rubber tires, a wide front and metal rims. Only 100 of the models will be produced and sold prior to the show. They cost $65 each, plus $10 in shipping and handling fees, and will be shipped after Feb. 22. To acquire an order form, contact Jim Biggs at 217-394-2018.

February 11  - "Love Me Tender" Valentine Dinner Show featuring  St. Jimi as ELVIS! 6-9 pm @ Tin Pan Alley. Reservations Required for this Dinner Show full of Elvis , Love, & Food! Enjoy a 2 Entree Buffet complete with sides, dessert, beverage, tax and tip ONLY $35 per couple! Call 217-379-0693 to reserve your seats!

February 12 - Cub Scout Pack 35 family ice skating; 1:30-4 pm @ U of I Ice Arena.  All Scouts meeting the "merit point" requirement can participate for free, plus one adult

February 12 - Paxton ERS Breakfast, 7 am - 1 pm @ ERS building, 134 W State ST.  All you can eat Pancakes and Sausage.  Adults $6.00 Age 12 - 6 $4.00 and under 6 is FREE!! Also Biscuits and Sausage Gravy. Full order $5.00 - Half $3.00 - under 6 is FREE.  Drinks included. Biscuits and Gravy is not all you can eat. Also will be giving away two $50.00 bills.

February 14 - Come Out And Pray is a weekly prayer ministry that meets on Tuesdays from 7 - 8 p.m at the Paxton Church of Christ.  The evening will consist of a brief devotional, some worship, and prayer.  Located across from Hardee's in Paxton.  For more information, call Pastor Milton Cruz at 217-379-4443.

February 15 - You're Inited to W.O.W. The Paxton Church of Christ invites you to W.O.W.!  W.O.W (Worship on Wednesday) is a Bible Centered/Fun-filled program that meets each Wednesday thru April 4, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  The program has several groups:Pre-k through 5th grade; 6th-8th, 9th-12th, and an adult class.  The first group has a night filled with stories, music, crafts, and games.  They can earn points towards the REWARD STORE.  The other groups have their own exciting program.  Nursery is available for small children with parents attending the adult class.  Transporatation is available upon request.  If you have any questions, please call the church at 379-4443

February 16 - Paxton Rotary Club meeting; noon @ Tin Pan Alley

February 19 - Cub Scout Pack 35 Blue & Gold Banquet @ PBL Junior High School. "Dad and Lad Cake Bake" registration begins @ 3 pm; details will be available at January Pack meeting.

February 21 - Come Out And Pray is a weekly prayer ministry that meets on Tuesdays from 7 - 8 p.m at the Paxton Church of Christ.  The evening will consist of a brief devotional, some worship, and prayer.  Located across from Hardee's in Paxton.  For more information, call Pastor Milton Cruz at 217-379-4443.

February 22 - You're Inited to W.O.W. The Paxton Church of Christ invites you to W.O.W.!  W.O.W (Worship on Wednesday) is a Bible Centered/Fun-filled program that meets each Wednesday thru April 4, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  The program has several groups:Pre-k through 5th grade; 6th-8th, 9th-12th, and an adult class.  The first group has a night filled with stories, music, crafts, and games.  They can earn points towards the REWARD STORE.  The other groups have their own exciting program.  Nursery is available for small children with parents attending the adult class.  Transporatation is available upon request.  If you have any questions, please call the church at 379-4443

February 23 - Paxton Rotary Club meeting; noon @ Tin Pan Alley

February 25 - Cub Scout Pack 35 Famly Movie Day; 10 am @ Beverly Cinemas in Champaign.  Scouts will see "Journet 2: The Mysterious Island, " rated PG.  Movie is free to Cub Scouts who have earned all five merit points, plust two family members.  Extra tickets cost $5.50

February 26 - Cub Scout Pack 35 Pinewood Derby Clinic, 2-4 pm @ Scout Hut. Clinic to help Scouts build their cars for the upcoming derby.  Parents must stay with their sons.

February 28 - Come Out And Pray is a weekly prayer ministry that meets on Tuesdays from 7 - 8 p.m at the Paxton Church of Christ.  The evening will consist of a brief devotional, some worship, and prayer.  Located across from Hardee's in Paxton.  For more information, call Pastor Milton Cruz at 217-379-4443.

February 29 - You're Inited to W.O.W. The Paxton Church of Christ invites you to W.O.W.!  W.O.W (Worship on Wednesday) is a Bible Centered/Fun-filled program that meets each Wednesday thru April 4, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  The program has several groups:Pre-k through 5th grade; 6th-8th, 9th-12th, and an adult class.  The first group has a night filled with stories, music, crafts, and games.  They can earn points towards the REWARD STORE.  The other groups have their own exciting program.  Nursery is available for small children with parents attending the adult class.  Transporatation is available upon request.  If you have any questions, please call the church at 379-4443

March 1 - Paxton Rotary Club meeting; noon @ Tin Pan Alley

March 7 - Cub Scout Pack 35 leader/committee meeting; 6:30 pm @ Scout Hut in Paxton.

March 7 - You're Inited to W.O.W. The Paxton Church of Christ invites you to W.O.W.!  W.O.W (Worship on Wednesday) is a Bible Centered/Fun-filled program that meets each Wednesday thru April 4, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  The program has several groups:Pre-k through 5th grade; 6th-8th, 9th-12th, and an adult class.  The first group has a night filled with stories, music, crafts, and games.  They can earn points towards the REWARD STORE.  The other groups have their own exciting program.  Nursery is available for small children with parents attending the adult class.  Transporatation is available upon request.  If you have any questions, please call the church at 379-4443

March 8 - Paxton Rotary Club meeting; noon @ Tin Pan Alley

March 10 - Cub Scout Pack 35 Pinewood Derby @ PBL Junior High School.  Registration begins @ 10:30, race begins @ noon.  No late entries will qualify.  Schouts are urged to arrive early to have their cars weighed to ensure they meet derby qualifications.

March 14 - You're Inited to W.O.W. The Paxton Church of Christ invites you to W.O.W.!  W.O.W (Worship on Wednesday) is a Bible Centered/Fun-filled program that meets each Wednesday thru April 4, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  The program has several groups:Pre-k through 5th grade; 6th-8th, 9th-12th, and an adult class.  The first group has a night filled with stories, music, crafts, and games.  They can earn points towards the REWARD STORE.  The other groups have their own exciting program.  Nursery is available for small children with parents attending the adult class.  Transporatation is available upon request.  If you have any questions, please call the church at 379-4443

March 15 - Paxton Rotary Club meeting; noon @ Tin Pan Alley

March 21 - You're Inited to W.O.W. The Paxton Church of Christ invites you to W.O.W.!  W.O.W (Worship on Wednesday) is a Bible Centered/Fun-filled program that meets each Wednesday thru April 4, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  The program has several groups:Pre-k through 5th grade; 6th-8th, 9th-12th, and an adult class.  The first group has a night filled with stories, music, crafts, and games.  They can earn points towards the REWARD STORE.  The other groups have their own exciting program.  Nursery is available for small children with parents attending the adult class.  Transporatation is available upon request.  If you have any questions, please call the church at 379-4443

March 22 - Paxton Rotary Club meeting; noon @ Tin Pan Alley

March 28 - You're Inited to W.O.W. The Paxton Church of Christ invites you to W.O.W.!  W.O.W (Worship on Wednesday) is a Bible Centered/Fun-filled program that meets each Wednesday thru April 4, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  The program has several groups:Pre-k through 5th grade; 6th-8th, 9th-12th, and an adult class.  The first group has a night filled with stories, music, crafts, and games.  They can earn points towards the REWARD STORE.  The other groups have their own exciting program.  Nursery is available for small children with parents attending the adult class.  Transporatation is available upon request.  If you have any questions, please call the church at 379-4443

March 29 - Paxton Rotary Club meeting; noon @ Tin Pan Alley

April 7 - Paxton Community Sale @ Coady Park (next to swimming pool); sponsored by Paxton Park District.

April 14 - Cub Scout Pack 35 Cub Scout cleanup service project; 1 pm @ Timbered Meadows Campground in Goodwine.

April 27-29 - Cub Scout Pack 35 Family Camp @ Timbered Meadows Campground in Goodwine.  The camp is free for whole family.

July 1-4 - Cub Scout Pack 35 annual Camp Drake for 1st-4th graders.  Additional information for camp registration will be provided at monthly Pack 35 meetings.

 



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