January

10: Christian County Historical Society Board Meeting at 7 pm. Contact 824-6922 for more information.

17: Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday. Taylorville Schools closed.

19: GTCC Business After Hours hosted by Christain County YMCA. 4:30-6:30 pm.

19 & 20: Central Illinois Community Blood Drive at Taylorville Memorial Hospital sponsored by the Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Contact Jessica Becker at 217-753-1530 ext. 118.

22: Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary presents "Men Who Cook" Doors open at 5:30 for cash bar. Sampling starts promptly at 5 pm.
Early ticket sales $25 or $35 at the door. Contact Linda Sloan for more information 217-824-1199

29: Kiwanis Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at Taylorville High School Cafeteria 6am-11am. Carry out available.
Contact Greg Fuerstenau at 824-4951

29: Old Stonington Babtist Church All You Can Eat Soup & Salad Supper 4:30-6:30pm. Contact Bill Beck for more information.

31: Taylorville Public Schools- School Improvement Day. Dismiss at 11:45am.

February

2: Christian County Historical Society Simultaneous reading of Lincoln's Farewell Address, gathering at 10:30am,
ushering in the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. Contact 824-6922 for more information.

5: Cancelled due to inclement weather. To be rescheduled. Taylorville Luthern Church Men's Club Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. 1101 N. Webster Taylorville 6:30-11:30 am.
Contact Trinity Luthern Church 217-824-8148.

12: Taylorville Business & Professional Women's Annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Taylorville VFW 7am-11am.
Contact Janelle Cornell 827-1622 or Doris Schroyer 824-8669

14: Christian County Historical Society Board Meeting at 7pm. Contact 824-6922 for more information.

16: GTCC Business After Hours Tangles Hair Salon 4:30-6:30pm. Contact 824-4919.

18: Taylorville Public Schools Teacher's Institute Day. No student attendance.

19: Optimist Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at Taylorville High School Cafeteria 6:30-11:00 am. Carry out available.
Contact Larry Vaughan at 827-8222.

21: President's Day. Taylorville Public Schools closed.

25: Big Brothers Big Sisters"Bowl for Kids Sake" held at the Olde Bowl in Taylorville.
Contact Vanessa for more information or a team captain packet at 753-1216 or 824-5531.

25: - Taylorville Area Arts Council Young Artists Showcase at the High School in conjunction with the Science Fair. Contact: Jane Frey or Kay White 824-6363.

March

1-31: GTCC Membership Drive. Contact 824-4919 for more information.

5;Trinity Lutheran Church Men's Club Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 6:30-11:30 am. Tickets: $5; 3-under Free. Carry outs Available.
Contact Larry Peterson 824- 9441 or the Church 824-8148

14: Christian County Historical Society Board Meeting at 7pm. Contact 824-6922 for more information.

16: GTCC Business After Hours hosted by WICS Channel 20 at Battery Specialists + Golf Cars. Contact 824-4919.

19: Syngenta Crop Protection is proud to announce theHeartland Laser Tour is coming to Taylorville, Illinois! Saturday, March 19. Shows at 8 & 9 p.m.
Where: Be on the lookout for Plant Performance™ lasers in the sky coming from: 123 West Main Cross Street, at George’s Candy Store.


20: Christian County Historical Society Annual Meeting, voting on Constitution Revision followed by Illinois Humanities
Council spronsored program Edward F. French portraying Captain Civil War Officer.. Contact 824-6922 for more information.

22: Taylorville Public Schools -School Improvement Day. Dismiss at 11:45am.

26: First United Methodist Men's Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. 7-11am. Carry out available. 200 S. Walnut St.
For more information contact 824-2782.

27: LLCC Community Open House at the New Taylorville Classroom Building. Noon until 2pm. Contact Tisha Miller at 287-7081

April

2-9: Money Smart Week Illinois. On Saturday, April 2nd, at 10:00 a.m., join Illinois State Senator Sam McCann at the Taylorville
Public Library for a statewide simultaneous reading of the Berenstein Bears book, "Dollars and Sense." The first 25 attendees will
receive their own complimentary copy of the book. On Monday through Friday, April 4th - 8th, there will be a variety of free financial
education events in Taylorville and Pana on topics ranging from energy efficiency to insurance and car care maintenance to healt y
eating and consumer budgeting, plus many more. The premiere event of the week will be held on the evening of Wednesday, April 6th
at the new building on Lincoln Land Community College's Taylorville campus. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the
Illinois State Treasurer's Cash Dash Unclaimed Property Division team, followed by welcome remarks delivered by Illinois State Treasurer
Dan Rutherford and the featured presenter, Alice Wood of Wealth Watchers, International. For a complete list of events, visit the
Capital Area - Rural Initiatives/Taylorville section at www.moneysmartweek.org or contact Amy Hagen at U.S. Bank, 287-1801.

3: Christian County Historical Society Opening Day and Dinner 10am-3pm. Serving 11am-1:30pm.
Contact 824-6922 for more information.

5: "Starting Your Business in Illinois" seminar at the GTCC office 2-4pm. Conducted by
Kevin Lust of Small Business Development Center of Lincoln Land Community College. Contact 824-4919.

9: Christian County Historical Society Basket Weaving Class 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact 824-6922.

11: Christian County Historical Society Board Meeting at 7pm. Contact 824-6922 for more information.

15: Taylorville Public Schools Foundation Annual Spring Fundraiser Presents The Taste Continues.....Iron Chef at Stonington American Legion.
6-7pm cocktails & 7-9pm Iron Chef. Contact Alta Himstedt at 824-5371.

18: Taylorville Municipal Band Presents "Play It Forward, A Concert" to benefit the Taylorville Schools Foundation Music Department.
Mrs. Freese will be directing the Choir & Mr. Smith wil be conducting the Band. All Alumni will be invited to participate.
Contact Jan Phillips at 824-2967 or Jim Smith 824-5148 for more information.

20-25: Taylorville Public Schools Spring Vacation Begins. Dismiss at 2:30pm

20: GTCC Business After Hours hosted by FNB Taylorville. Contact 824-4919.

20 & 21: Central Illinois Community Blood Drive at Taylorville Memorial Hospital sponsored by the Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Contact Jessica Becker at 217-753-1530 ext. 118.

23: Easter on the Square. Join Taylorville Main Street, Inc. and downtown businesses in celebrating Easter on the Square. There will be an Easter stroll,
beginning at 1:30 p.m. on the South Side of the Taylorville Square, where women and men are encouraged to wear their finest attire, including ladies in
their Easter bonnets. There will also be kids activities on the courthouse Square, and a special visit from the Easter bunny.
For more information, call Amy Hagen at U.S. Bank, 287-1801.

May

5/6/12/13: Christian County Historical Society Board Meeting. Contact 824-6922 for more information.

6: GTCC Annual Banquet & Awards Night at TMH Auditorium. Contact Linda for more information at 824-4919.

6&7: VFW Ladies Auxiliary Buddy Poppy Drive. Contact Donna Campogni at 824-2565.

9: Christian County Historical Society Board Meeting at 7pm.. Contact 824-6922 for more information.

11: Taylorville Public Schools-School Improvement Day. Dismiss at 11:45am.

14: SB Edwards 2nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament at Kiwanis Park at Lake Taylorville. 2 age groups will compete ages 11 & Under & 12-16.
Prizes will be awarded. This event will run 10-2pm. Contact 824-5606 for more information.

15 - Christian County Historical Society Mostacoli Dinner 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Contact 824-6922.

15: EEA Ch 1315 Fly In & Drive In Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Serving Pancakes & Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Cereal, Donuts, Juice Tea Coffee & Milk.
Contact Larry Snyder for more information at 217-824-9524 or 217-820-1191. Held Every Sunday through October. Flying In from 5 different states for breakfast.

18: GTCC Business After Hours hosted by LLCC Taylorville Campus. Contact 824-4919.

20: YMCA’s 5th Annual Golf Outing (4 person scramble) at Lakeshore Golf Course. Contact Chris at 287-7271.

21: Wings & A Prayer Annual Kite Fly at Taylorville Jr. High School Soccer Field. This years theme is "When Pigs Fly" featuring "Flying Pig" Kites. Free kites to the first 200 kids, starts at Noon until 2pm.
Contact Larry Snyder for more information at 217-824-9254 or 217-820-1191.

21: Wings & A Prayer Adults learn to fly day at Taylorville Airport from 3-5pm. Contact Larry Snyder for more information at 217-824-9254 or 217-820-1191.

27: Taylorville Public Schools-Teacher's Institute. No student attendance.

30: Memorial Day

June

3: GTCC 14th Annual Golf Outing. Lakeshore Golf Course. Contact Fred at 824-4919.

3-5: 6th Annual Taylorville Black Horse Indian Pow Wow held at The Christian County Faorgrounds. Gates open at 10 am-10 pm.
Free Admission & parking. Contact Daniel Sevenhawks at 217-528-9172 or Fred Dubay at 217-824-7393 for more information.

4: Taylorville High School Class of 2011 Graduation Ceremonies. Contact 824-4951 for more information.

4: Art on the Square. Contact: Jane Frey or Kay White 824-6363.

11: Missions for Taylorville. Contact Chris Wilson at 217-824-3179.

11: Garden Walk hosted by Master Gardner's & Taylorville Main Street. Beginning at the Farmer's Market on the Square.
Contact Clark Pearce for more information at 217-820-2563.

11: Christian County Historical Society Strawberry Social during in conjuction with Graden Walk. Contact 824-6922

11: Small Business or Craft Fair at Church of the Nazarene 300 S. Shumway Taylorville 9am-2pm. Contact Anita Lemanski at 824-9403.

15: GTCC Business After Hours hosted by Newwave Communications. Contact 824-4919

17-19: Stonington Summerfest. Contact Justin Coffey for parade information & Jenny Prausn for any othe Summerfest information.

19: EEA Ch 1315 Fly In & Drive In Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Serving Pancakes & Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Cereal, Donuts, Juice Tea Coffee & Milk.
Contact Larry Snyder for more information at 217-824-9524 or 217-820-1191. Held Every Sunday through October. Flying In from 5 different states for breakfast.

24 & 25: American Cancer Society Relay For Life at Taylorville High School Track. Ceremonies open at 6:00pm and continue until 6 am June 25th.
Contact Lisa Sims at 791-1218.

24: United Way of Christian County Annual Golf Outing at Lakeshore Golf Course. Contact Joni Beyers at 824-8404.

28: "Starting Your Business in Illinois" seminar at the GTCC office 2-4pm. Conducted by
Kevin Lust of Small Business Development Center of Lincoln Land Community College. Contact 824-4919.

July

4: 4TH of July Parade. Line up at the South Gate C.C. Fair grounds at 9am, kick off at 10:00am.
Contact Steve Calvert at 217-824-3592.

9: Great American Music Series "Whistlin Dixie" at the Farmer's Market from 10am.-1pm. on the Square in Taylorville.
Contact Taylorville Main Street at 824-3555.

12-17: Christian County Fair Contact 824-3100 for more information

16: Springfield Foxes VS MidState Steel at John B. Picotti Field in Kincaid. Tickets available at GTCC Office. Contact 824-4919 for ticket information.

17: 1st Annual Survivor's Stampede at the Christian County Fairgrounds Grand Stand, sponsored by The Taylorville Wrestling Foundation.
Contact Lee Mateer at 217-827-3316 or email lmateer@taylorvilleschools.com.

17: EEA Ch 1315 Fly In & Drive In Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Serving Pancakes & Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Cereal, Donuts, Juice Tea Coffee & Milk.
Contact Larry Snyder for more information at 217-824-9524 or 217-820-1191. Held Every Sunday through October. Flying In from 5 different states for breakfast.

20 & 21:Central Illinois Community Blood Drive at Taylorville Memorial Hospital sponsored by the Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Contact Jessica Becker at 217-753-1530 ext. 118.

21: GTCC Business After Hours hosted by KMRM/ Dimond Bros. Insurance at Angelo's. Contact 824-4919.

23: Great American Music Series "Healthy Living & All that Jazz " at the Farmer's Market from 10am.-1pm. on the Square in Taylorville.
Contact Taylorville Main Street at 824-3555. No Admission Charge.

29& 30: 2011 Barbacue Blues & Cruise Festival held at the Christian County Fairgrounds. Friday night from 7pm-11pm.
Contact Taylorville Main Street at 824-3555.

30: Taylorville Main Street BBQ Blues & Cruise. Sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society. Contact 824-3355

30: Springfield Foxes VS Roscoe Rush at John B. Picotti Field in Kincaid. Tickets available at GTCC Office. Contact 824-4919 for ticket information.

August

1-31: Big Brothers Big Sister "Pigs for Kids, Battle of the Bars" To sign up call Vanessa at 753-1216 or 824-5531.

13: Dog Daze of Summer on the Square brought to you by North Side Veterinary Clinic & Taylorville Main Street. 9am-1pm. Dog Show & Farmer's Market.
Contact Taylorville Main Street 824-3555 for more information.

13: Springfield Foxes VS Chicago Thunder at John B. Picotti Field in Kincaid. Tickets available at GTCC Office. Contact 824-4919 for ticket information.

21: EEA Ch 1315 Fly In & Drive In Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Serving PAncakes & Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Cereal, Donuts, Juice Tea Coffee & Milk.
Contact Larry Snyder for more information at 217-824-9524 or 217-820-1191. Held Every Sunday through October. Flying In from 5 different states for breakfast.

24: GTCC Business After Hours hosted by Peoples Bank. Contact 824-4919.

27: Great American Music Series " Our Roots are in the Country " at the Farmer's Market from 10am.-1pm. on the Square in Taylorville.
Contact Taylorville Main Street at 824-3555.

September

10: Springfield Foxes VS Lake County Seelers at John B. Picotti Field in Kincaid. Tickets available at GTCC Office. Contact 824-4919 for ticket information.

15: "Starting Your Business in Illinois" seminar at the GTCC office 2-4pm. Conducted by Kevin Lust of Small Business Development Center
of Lincoln Land Community College hels at the Chamber Office. Contact 824-4919.

16-18: St. Mary's Fiesta Contact Rita Moomey at 824-8178.

18: Christian County Historical Society hosting speaker Tim Conners portraying "Stephen A. Douglas: The Little Giant" at 2 pm. Contact 824-6922.

18: EEA Ch 1315 Fly In & Drive In Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Serving Pancakes & Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Cereal, Donuts, Juice Tea Coffee & Milk.
Contact Larry Snyder for more information at 217-824-9524 or 217-820-1191. Held Every Sunday through October. Flying In from 5 different states for breakfast.

21: GTCC Business After Hours hosted by Taylorville Estates. Contact 824-4919.

25: Christian County Genealogical Society hosts Oak Hill Cemetary Walk. Contact Shirley Dilley at 217-823-9952

30: Kiwanis Peanut Days. Contact Dan Sneed at 825-7524.

October

1: Kiwanis Peanut Days. Contact Dan Sneed at 825-7524.

1: Loving Arms Crisis Prevention Pregnancy Center's Walk for Life. Kick off at 8:30am. Contact The Center at 217-824-7200.

1: First Presbyterian Church Fish Fry 4:30-7:30pm. Contact 824-2253 for more information.

14: Davis Memorial Christian Men's Fellowship Annual Fish Fry 5-7pm. Contact Jonathon Newlin 824-3644.

15& 16: GTCC "Chillifest" Downtown Taylorville on the square. Sanction Chilli & Salsa Chamionship Cook-Off.
Food Vendors & more. Contact Linda at 824-4919 for more information or see our website www.chillifest.info

16: EEA Ch 1315 Fly In & Drive In Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Serving Pancakes & Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Cereal, Donuts, Juice Tea Coffee & Milk.
Contact Larry Snyder for more information at 217-824-9524 or 217-820-1191. Held Every Sunday through October. Flying In from 5 different states for breakfast.

19: GTCC Business After Hours hosted by Hickory Estates. Contact 824-4919.

22: First United Methodist Men's Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. 7-11am. Carry out available. 200 S. Walnut St.
For mor information contact 824-2782.

29: Halloween Parade on the Square. Contact Taylorville Main Street for more information at 824-3555.

November

12: Pam Wilson Fundraiser Mostaccioli Dinner at the Moose Club. Contact Malia Hepburn at 820-4663 for more information.

12 & 13 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christian County Historical Society Persimmon Party Contact 824-6922

12: Big Brother's Big Sister's 8th Annual Christian County Dart Tournament at Sonny's Place in Taylorville.
Featuring Women's & Men's Doubles & a blind draw. Contact Vanessa for more information at 753-1216 or 824-5531.

17: GTCC Business After Hours hosted by Angelo's. Contact 824-4919.

December

3: Twilight Parade hosted by Taylorville Main Street. Contact 824-3555 for more information.

3-4: Holiday Home Tour sponsored by Taylorville Tourism Council. Tickets are available at Cottage Rose Gift Shoppe.
Tickets will be available December 1st. Contact 824-9447 for more information.

4: Taking Tea in Taylorville.Seats are limited, tickets can be purchased at Cottage Rose Gift Shoppe. Contact 824-9447 for more infrormation.

7: Holly Bizarre at First Prebyterian Church. Bizarre 9-2 with lunch from 11am-1pm. Lunch will feature all homemade items with your choice of,
Beef & Vegetable Soup or Chicken Salad or Sloppy Joe. $6.00 for lunch which includes dessert & drink. Contact 824-2253 for more information.

7: GTCC Business After Hours hosted by Ace Hardware. Contact 824-4919