Wednesday, March 13, 2024 • Vol. 146, No. 42

Community Calendar

Saturday, May 13

  • Ipava Legion Post #17, breakfast, 7 a.m.; meeting, 8 a.m.
  • Childbirth and Infant Care: Sibling Class, McDonough District Hospital, Auxiliary Workroom, 10-11 a.m. This free one-hour class will help the “big brother” or “big sister” understand what it is like having a new baby in the family. Preregistration is required. Call 309-836-1570 for information or to register.

Sunday, May 14

  • Astoria Lions Club breakfast meeting, Astoria American Legion, 7:30 a.m.

Monday, May 15

  • New Horizons Bereavement Support Group, McDonough District Hospital, Medical Arts Building, Conference Room, 3-4 p.m. This open discussion support group is for adults who have experienced the loss of a family member or significant other. Call 309-836-1543 for information.
  • Look Good Feel Better, McDonough District Hospital, Auxiliary Workroom, 4-6 p.m. Preregistration is required. This free program is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A trained cosmetologist will show women, who are currently receiving or have recently completed cancer treatment, how to cope with skin changes, makeup application, hair loss and wig selection. Call 309-836-1584 for information or to register.

Tuesday, May 16

  • Anger Management, McDonough District Hospital, Health Services Building 1 Auditorium, Lower Level, 3:30-5 p.m. Preregistration is required. Insurance and financial assistance may cover costs depending on coverage. Call 309-836-1582 for information or to register.
  • La Leche League of Macomb Breastfeeding Information and Support meeting “Why Choose Breastfeeding”, Early Beginnings Program, 339 S. Johnson St., Macomb, 6 p.m.
  • Vermont Legion meeting, 7 p.m.
  • Always In Our Hearts, a bereavement support group, sponsored by Hospice Care of Illinois, 217-523-4113, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 17

  • Maternal Child Health, clinic, class and immunizations, Fulton County Health Dept. - Astoria office, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., appointment needed. Call 309-329-2922 for Astoria clinic appointments.
  • Pregnancy Testing, Fulton County Health Dept. - Astoria office, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., no appointment needed. A nominal fee is charged.
  • Blood Pressure Screenings, Fulton County Health Dept. - Astoria office, 9 a.m. to noon, no appointment needed.
  • Astoria School Board meeting, school library, 6 p.m.
  • VIT School Board meeting, school library, 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 18

  • Alzheimer’s Association Support Group, Havana Church of Christ, 350 S. Broadway, Havana.

Tuesday, May 23

  • Ipava All-Town Clean-Up.

Friday, June 2

  • Vermont All-Town Clean-Up.

Monday, June 5, through Friday, June 9

  • Astoria Community Vacation Bible School.

Saturday, Aug. 12

  • Slaw Dawgs 12th and final annual Car Show, Slaw Dawgs Diner, Astoria, 3-7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 16

  • Astoria Homecoming. Theme “Astoria, Garden Spot of Fulton County”.

School Calendar

Astoria Schools

  • Friday, May 12, senior trip.
  • Tuesday, May 16, high school awards night, 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 17, Board of Education meeting, 6 p.m.; Baccalaureate, 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 18, eighth-grade promotion, 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 21, high school graduation, 2 p.m.

VIT Schools

  • Friday, May 12, third-grade field trip; fourth-grade field trip; Valerie Rector meeting with high school girls for Miss VIT, 11:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, May 16, library author visit.
  • Wednesday, May 17, Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.; Rockets.
  • Friday, May 19, Kindergarten field trip.
  • Saturday, May 20, high school graduation, 10 a.m.

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Sports

Friday, May 12

  • High school girls track Sectionals, TBA.
  • Junior high track State, away, East Peoria.

Saturday, May 13

  • Junior high track State, away, East Peoria.

Monday, May 15

  • Baseball Regionals.
  • Softball Regionals.
  • High school boys track BPC Invite, 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, May 16

  • Baseball Regionals.
  • Softball Regionals.

Wednesday, May 17

  • Baseball Regionals.
  • Softball Regionals.

Thursday, May 18

  • Baseball Regionals.
  • Softball Regionals.
  • High school girls track State, away, Charleston.

Friday, May 19

  • Baseball Regionals.
  • Softball Regionals.
  • High school boys track Sectionals, away, Beardstown, 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 20

  • Baseball Regionals.
  • Softball Regionals.
  • High school girls track State, away, Charleston.

SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

Astoria Schools

BREAKFAST

  • Monday, May 15, pancake, sausage patty.
  • Tuesday, May 16, cinnamon roll.
  • Wednesday, May 17, scrambled eggs, bacon.
  • Thursday, May 18, breakfast burrito.
  • Friday, May 19, sausage gravy over biscuit.

Cereal, toast, milk, fruit, juice and V-8 offered each day.

LUNCH

  • Monday, May 15, chicken patty on whole grain bun, corn, apple, fruit and vegetable bar.
  • Tuesday, May 16, taco bar, grape tomatoes, mandarin oranges.
  • Wednesday, May 17, corn dog, mixed vegetables, cantaloupe, fruit and vegetable bar.
  • Thursday, May 18, chicken strips or nuggets, peas, mixed fruit, potato bar.
  • Friday, May 19, chef’s choice.

Milk, bread and peanut butter offered each day.

VIT Schools

ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST

  • Monday, May 15, blueberry pancake on a stick with syrup.
  • Tuesday, May 16, cheese omelet.
  • Wednesday, May 17, breakfast burrito with salsa.
  • Thursday, May 18, sausage gravy and biscuit.
  • Friday, May 19, yogurt.

Breakfast will include choice of the above menu or cereal, toast, juice, fruit and milk. Cereal choices: Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Frosted Mini Wheats. Juice choices: 100 percent grape, orange, apple/cherry. Milk choices: one percent white, skim white, skim chocolate or skim strawberry. Some meals include: butter, jelly, syrup.

ELEMENTARY LUNCH

  • Monday, May 15, barbecued rib with bun, fresh broccoli with ranch, orange wedges, pudding.
  • Tuesday, May 16, grilled chicken with bun, buttered carrots, pineapple, vanilla wafers.
  • Wednesday, May 17, Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, peaches, bread and butter.
  • Thursday, May 18, nachos with meat, cheese sauce, corn, cinnamon applesauce.
  • Friday, May 19, corn dog, potato salad, carrot sticks with ranch, banana, pretzels.

All lunches are subject to change. All meals include choice of milk: 1% white, skim white, skim chocolate or skim strawberry.

JR./SR. HIGH BREAKFAST

  • Monday, May 15, French toast sticks.
  • Tuesday, May 16, muffin.
  • Wednesday, May 17, bacon and egg biscuit.
  • Thursday, May 18, bacon scramble pizza.
  • Friday, May 19, biscuit and sausage gravy.

JR./SR. HIGH LUNCH

  • Monday, May 15, chicken patty on bun, potato tots, corn, peaches.
  • Tuesday, May 16, nacho supreme, refried beans, Mexican rice, mandarin oranges.
  • Wednesday, May 17, fish sandwich or salad bar, baked beans, potato salad, pears.
  • Thursday, May 18, pork tenderloin on bun, green beans, cottage cheese, pineapple.
  • Friday, May 19, sausage pizza, Romaine salad, carrots, applesauce.

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Food & Fellowship Cafe

The Astoria and Vermont Food & Fellowship Cafe sites are open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Astoria location — South Fulton Senior Center, Broadway, serving time: 11 a.m. Call 309-329-2941. Vermont location — American Legion Post, 213 N. Main, serving time: 11:45 a.m. Call 309-784-4791 for reservations. Please make your reservation by 1 p.m. the day before. Please cancel if you later find you cannot attend. Food & Fellowship Cafe sites are open to those age 60 and older and spouses (regardless of age).

  • Monday, May 15, stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, fruit cocktail.
  • Tuesday, May 16, country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, gelatin with fruit.
  • Thursday, May 18, hamburgers, cheesy potatoes, lima beans, mandarin oranges.
  • Friday, May 19, mushroom baked porkchop, mashed potatoes and gravy, Sicilian vegetables, pears.

Two percent milk and skim milk offered at all congregate sites; two percent or skim milk delivered with all meals. Menus subject to change without prior notice.

Transportation is available; just call. Sugar-free fruit available for our diabetic friends.

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