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Bluford Methodist church to celebrate homecoming Oct. 14

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, October 13th, 2012, 12:00pm

Bluford Methodist church to celebrate homecoming Oct. 14

BLUFORD, IL (KFVS) - Otterbein United Methodist Church in Bluford will host a homecoming celebration on Sunday, October 14.

Otterbein United Methodist Church was built in Bluford after the Oakdale Evangelical United Brethren and Bluford Evangelical United Brethren Churches merged in 1973. The current church building was designed and built and the new joint congregation moved in on Mother’s Day in 1975.

Organizers say Sunday will be a celebration of old and new members, friends and neighbors. A special homecoming service will begin at 10:45 a.m. Following the service, everyone is invited to a meal of smoked chicken, ham, sides and desserts provided by the congregation. Music will be provided by the West Salem Trinity United Methodist Church of Mt. Vernon Praise band. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs if they are able as the celebration will be outside, weather permitting. Picnic tables and additional chairs will be available as well.

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RLC teaches blacksmithing basics at Historical Village in Mt. Vernon

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, October 13th, 2012, 10:00am

RLC teaches blacksmithing basics at Historical Village in Mt. Vernon

INA, IL (KFVS) - Rend Lake College and the Jefferson County Historical Society have collaborated to bring the community a unique experience at the Jefferson County Historical Village.

Rend Lake College Community and Corporate Education has a limited number of seats available for those interested in learning more about the process of blacksmithing. A blacksmith is a person who forges iron or steel into tools, horseshoes, décor, and many other possibilities.

Blacksmith Basics will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20 in Mt. Vernon at the Jefferson County Historical Village, Blacksmith Shop. The registration fee is $35. A $5 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

Instructor Wilbur Haley will show students more about this historical craft. Participants will see how an old-fashioned coal fire is built in a forge. Students will have hands-on experience transforming metal.

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Fall Fest, Zombie Run/Walk in Mt. Vernon Oct. 13

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, October 12th, 2012, 12:37pm

Fall Fest, Zombie Run/Walk in Mt. Vernon Oct. 13

JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - A Fall Fest Pageant and a 5K Zombie Run/Walk will be Saturday, October 13 in Mount Vernon.

More details on the events include:

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Jefferson Co. events on Oct. 13

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 11:48am

JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Two events in Jefferson County are scheduled for Saturday, October 13.

Events include:

Family Festival at Veterans Park. Times to be determined. Free jump house, hay rides, food, and fun. Free admission. For more information call (618) 242-6890.
Classic Kids Matinee: Shrek Forever After at the Granada Center for the Performing Arts, 108 N. 9th. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and movie starts at 2. Free admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Old National Bank will give away a $50 Kid Start account before the movie. For more information call (618) 740-0707.

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Diabetes workshop Oct. 11 at Mt. Vernon library

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, 3:03pm

Diabetes workshop Oct. 11 at Mt. Vernon library

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The C.E. Brehm Memorial Library will host a Diabetes Workshop on October 11 at 2 p.m.

The class is offered by the Jefferson County Health Department and is a free, one-time a week workshop for six weeks. Organizers say this is an evidence-based program where you will set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your own health and life.

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

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Concert Oct. 7 at Jefferson Co. winery

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, October 6th, 2012, 10:00am

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The next concert at GenKota Winery will be October 7 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Dave Simmons will be performing.

For more information, you can call 618-246-9463.

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Annual Heritage Festival Oct. 6-7

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, October 5th, 2012, 12:31pm

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Annual Heritage Festival will be October 6 through 7 at the Jefferson County Historical Village from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

You can go and experience life in the late 1800s. A variety of crafters and demonstrations both days, children's area, entertainment and a church service in the Mt. Olive Church on Sunday at 10 a.m. Concessions are available.

The Historical Village is located at 1411 North 27th Street.

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

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