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Classic Kids Matinee at Mt. Vernon performing arts center March 9

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, March 7th, 2013, 4:14pm

Classic Kids Matinee at Mt. Vernon performing arts center March 9

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Classic Kids Matinee at the Granada Center for the Performing Arts will be March 9.

The movie will be "Open Season 3." Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and movie starts at 2 p.m. Organizers say there will be $50 Young Savers account drawing before the movie, sponsored by Mid country Bank.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, you can call 618-740-0707.

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Corps to drop Christmas trees for fish habitat

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, 10:00am

Corps to drop Christmas trees for fish habitat

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake has scheduled the annual Christmas tree drop for Wednesday, March 13.

Over 300 Christmas trees were collected from the local community, Scott Air Force Base through the Trees for Troops Program, and the Mt. Vernon Parks and Recreation Department.

Trees will be bundled together and placed in Rend Lake to create underwater structure for fish. These structures serve a variety of purposes such as providing feeding areas for fish of all sizes, refuge for small fish, and excellent fishing spots for anglers.

The Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake would like to remind the public that, according to Title 36 Section 327.20 Unauthorized Structures, personal placement of any structure or stake bed into Rend Lake is prohibited.

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Lost Veterans Project presentation March 5 at Mt. Vernon library

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, March 4th, 2013, 4:53pm

Lost Veterans Project presentation March 5 at Mt. Vernon library

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - A Lost Veterans Project presentation will be March 5 at the C.E. Brehm Memorial Library at 6:30 p.m.

The project will hold a presentation on their services for veterans and their families. They provide assistance on a case-by-case basis and are committed to following through to make sure veterans and their families are connected to all available VA resources.

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

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Baseball, softball registration March 2 in Mt. Vernon

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, March 1st, 2013, 4:02pm

Baseball, softball registration March 2 in Mt. Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - Jefferson County Sports Authority baseball and softball registration will be March 2 at Veterans Park Community Building.

The registration will begin at 10 a.m.

For more information, you can call 618-242-6890.

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Polar Plunge event March 2 in Mt. Vernon

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, March 1st, 2013, 3:50pm

Polar Plunge event March 2 in Mt. Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Law Enforcement Torch Run and Polar Plunge at South Sandusky Beach at Rend Lake will be Saturday, March 2.

Registration is at 10 a.m. and the plunge is at noon. This is a fundraiser to benefit the Special Olympics Illinois Area 14. Individuals are asked to collect a minimum of $75 and plunge into the freezing waters.

For more information, you can call 618-383-4400 or 618-378-2131.

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Dr. Seuss' Day March 1 in Mt. Vernon

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, February 28th, 2013, 3:46pm

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The C.E. Brehm Memorial Library will host Dr. Seuss' Day on March 1 at 9:30 a.m.

You can go and celebrate the author of "The Cat in the Hat," "The Lorax," and the "Grinch" and learn a few interesting author facts along the way.

The Cat in the Hat will be sharing classic Seuss stories and passing out bookmarks. This event is for grades K-2.

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

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Annual chili luncheon fundraiser Feb. 28 in Mt. Vernon

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013, 4:48pm

Annual chili luncheon fundraiser Feb. 28 in Mt. Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Jefferson County Historical Society Chili Luncheon and Fundraiser will be Thursday, February 28.

The annual chili luncheon fundraiser will be at St. Mary's Parish Center at 11 a.m. It will include pork tenderloin sandwiches, chili, drinks and dessert. There will also be a bake sale.

Tickets are $7.

For more information, you can call 618-246-0033.

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