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15th Annual Little Egypt fly-in, veterans reunion

15th Annual Little Egypt fly-in, veterans reunion

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The 15th Annual Little Egypt Fly-In and Veterans Reunion will be Saturday, Oct. 15 at Mt. Vernon Airport.

The event will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will include Young Eagle rides for kids. The Veterans reunion will be at the Jefferson County Hall of Honor at the airport.

For more information, you can call 618-242-7016 visit MtVernonAirport.com.

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Blacksmith class offered through RLC

Blacksmith class offered through RLC

MT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - Rend Lake College and the Jefferson County Historical Society have teamed up to host a Blacksmith Class.

The class, Blacksmith Basics, will be held on Saturday, October 15th from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Jefferson County Historical Village, Thomas Atkins Blacksmith Shop. The registration fee is $35 and a $5 supply fee will be expected at the beginning of the class.

Wilbur Haley will teach students more about the craft. Participants will see how an old-fashioned coal fire is built in a forge. They will also have hands-on experience of transforming metal.

The course is aimed for people ages 14 and up. Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Register for the 47th annual Illinois State Fiddle Contest

Register for the 47th annual Illinois State Fiddle Contest

ILLINOIS (KFVS) - The 47th Annual Illinois State Fiddle Contest will be Sunday, October 16.

Hosted by the Illinois Old-Time Fiddlers Association, the contest will be at the Keller Convention Center in Effingham, Ill. starting at 1 p.m.

Admission for the event is $5 and children ages eight and under are free.

The association says it is hoping to get contestants of all ages and from all areas of the state of Illinois. Their goal is to preserve the old time music and pass it on to future generations.

For rules, to register or for more information, you can visit IllinoisOldTimeFiddlers.org, call Teresa at 217-682-3208 or Ann at 217-273-2482.

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Southern Ill. Harvest Festival

Southern Ill. Harvest Festival

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Southern Illinois Harvest Festival will be in downtown Mt. Vernon on Saturday, Oct. 15.

The festival will include a carnival, parade, chili cook off, car show and childrens' activities.

For more information, you can call 618-316-4723 or visit them online.

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Jazz performance at library

Jazz performance at library

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The RBR Jazz Trio +1 will perform at the C.E. Brehm Memorial Library on Thursday, Oct. 13.

The jazz concert will be at 6:30 p.m. and will feature both traditional and non-traditional jazz. The library is located at 101 South 7th Street.

For more information, you can call 618-242-6322.

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"Think Pink, Ladies Night Out" scheduled

"Think Pink, Ladies Night Out" scheduled

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - St. Mary's Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon will host a women's breast cancer awareness event.

The inaugural "Think Pink, Ladies Night Out" will take place on Thursday, October 13th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts - Performance Hall.

Women in the community are invited to bring their sisters, moms, and girlfriends to learn more about breast cancer awareness, prevention, and success.

Participants will be served hors d'oevres. The Mt. Vernon Township High School Treble Choir will perform. Breast cancer survivors will share their stories.

Space is limited, so you're asked to register before October 7th. You can do that by calling 1-888-257-6098.

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15th Anniversary event of Magic Tree House books at library

15th Anniversary event of Magic Tree House books at library

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The C.E. Brehm Memorial Library will hold a 15th anniversary event for Magic Tree House books on Thursday, Oct. 13.

You can join as Robin Shuda portrays the Magical Librarian Morgan LeFay of the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne at 10 a.m.

The library is located at 101 South 7th Street and the event will be at 10:30 a.m. It will be for grades three through five.

The library says seating is limited, so reservations are required.

For more information, you can call 618-242-6322.

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