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American Legion Post 306 meets ThursdayMetropolis American Legion Post 306 is holding its monthly membership meetings at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. The next meeting is Thursday, Oct. 13. The post is located at 321 Market St., Metropolis.

River-to-River hike is in Pope CountyThe River-to-River Trail Society will hold its third guided hike of the 2022 fall hiking season on Saturday, Oct. 15. Sam Morales will lead a hike in the Promised Land area of Pope County. This will be a hike of moderate difficulty, five miles in length, four hours of hiking time; this hike has creek crossings. Hikers will need to shuttle for this hike; it will be a loop hike once shuttled. Hikers should meet at the Benham Ridge Trailhead parking area (GPS 37.509486, -88.473628) at 10 a.m. The hike is free and open to the public. Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are strongly recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs, please. For information, contact Morales at 618-384-1321 or visit rivertorivertrail.net, which has a Google Map link to the trailhead parking area.

Dinner, auction aids Child Evangelism FellowshipChild Evangelism Fellowship will hold its sixth annual dinner and auction from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the John A. Logan College Conference Center in Carterville. CEF Southern Illinois Chapter serves 19 counties. Proceeds will benefit CEF Good News Clubs, a Bible-centered after-school club for 5- to 12-year-olds. The evening will include dinner by Crystal’s, silent auction, door prizes and information about the adopt-a-school opportunity for local churches. To reserve a table for eight, contact Robin at 618-303-2335 or email Ashley at cefsiassistant@gmail.com. For more information visit cefsi.com.

Basketball youth league hosting sign-upsThe Harry Statham Youth Basketball League will have three sign-up opportunities for pre-K to fourth-grade players. The first is at the gym on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Registration can be done at the Metropolis Soccer Complex, 2164 Metropolis St., on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 1-4 p.m. The final sign-up will be held at the gym from 2-4 p.m. on Monday, Oct 24.

Project Hope holding vaccine clinicProject Hope Humane Society, 1698 W. 10th St., Metropolis, will host a vaccine clinic from noon until 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Vaccines for rabies and dog and cat booster shots will be available, as well as microchipping, baths and toenail trims, on a first come, first serve basis; watch Project Hope’s Facebook Page for costs. The event is open to all pets; owners are not required to be a resident of Massac County or Illinois; No appointment necessary. For more information, call 618-638-4555.

Johnson County historical society meets Oct. 16The Johnson County Genealogical and Historical Society will meet at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, in the meeting room of the Vienna Public Library, located on the south side of the historic Vienna public square. Max Hutchison will speak on the natural and scenic locations of Johnson County, of which he has been collecting information on for many years. Attendees can learn more about his documentation work and provide input. The society’s meetings are free and everyone is welcome. For more information on the program or activities of the society, leave a message at 618-771-6877.

Massac County Amateur Radio Club meets Oct. 19The Massac County Amateur Radio Club will hold its formal monthly at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at club headquarters, 300 W. 10th St., Metropolis. The club meets the third Wednesday of the month. All ham radio operators are invited. For more information, call 270-816-5551.

MCDAC meets Oct. 19Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition meets the third Wednesday of every month at 8 a.m. in person in the Metropolis City Hall council chambers and also via Zoom. Meetings are open to the public. The next meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 19. MCDAC is a group of volunteers determined to provide leadership, education and resources in order to build and sustain communities of knowledgeable citizens who make healthy and safe choices through the reduction of substance abuse. For more information or the meeting link, contact MCDAC director Holly Windhorst at 618-316-4472 or massacdrugawareness@gmail.com.

SCC holding career expoShawnee Community College, in partnership with Illinois Department of Employment Security, will host a Career Expo on Thursday, Nov. 3, at its main campus in Ullin. Students from the 12 high schools in the SCC district are invited. Morning sessions begin at 9 a.m. with the afternoon sessions beginning at 11:30 a.m. Professional participants are asked to complete a survey at https://forms.gle/2knAwNG678H9PSNd7 and submit it by Friday, Oct. 21. Businesses, vendors and others interested in participating in the expo should contact Teale Betts, SCC’s coordinator of High School Partnerships & Pathways, at tealeb@shawneecc.edu to reserve a spot or for more information.

Fall Back to Metropolis event is Oct. 21-22Hidden Gems Novelty and Collectibles will host the fourth annual Fall Back to Metropolis event on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22, on Market Street. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit Hidden Gems Novelty and Collectibles Facebook Page, @hiddengemsnovelty, supermuseum.com or @supermanmuseum.

River-to-River hike set for Oct. 22The River-to-River Trail Society will hold its fourth guided hike of the 2022 fall hiking season on Saturday, Oct. 22. Chris Drone will lead a hike from Sand Cave to Hunting Branch in Pope County. This will be a hike of moderate difficulty, five miles in length, four hours hiking time; this hike has creek crossings. Hikers should meet at the Hunting Branch Trailhead/Mill Branch Trail Trailhead (GPS 37.523330, -88.661000) at 10 a.m. Hikers will need to be shuttled for this hike and it will be a through hike once shuttled. The hike is free and open to the public. Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are strongly recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs, please. For information, contact Drone at 618-926-3250 or visit rivertorivertrail.net.

River-to-River Trail Society holding Sunday hikeThe River-to-River Trail Society will hold its fifth guided hike of the 2022 fall hiking season on Sunday, Oct. 23. Gillum and Vicki Ferguson will lead a hike of Hike War Bluff in Pope County. Hikers should meet at the north parking lot of the Golconda Marina (GPS 37.372469, -88.480789) at 1:30 p.m. The hike is free and open to the public. Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are strongly recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs, please. For information, visit rivertorivertrail.net.

At the River monthly community dinner is Oct. 24At the River Ministries monthly community dinner is Monday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. at Metropolis Community Center, 900 W. 10th St. The meal will be followed by a time of worship and distribution of gifts. For transportation assistance, call 638-7561 by 3 p.m. on Monday, Sep. 27. For more information on volunteering or sponsoring a meal, email atr62960@gmail.com. Meals are held the fourth Monday of each month. Everyone is welcome.

Council hosting resource health fairThe Alexander Pulaski Action Council will host the Alexander-Pulaski Resource Health Fair for parents of teens on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 4-7 p.m. at Century School, 4819 Shawnee College Rd., Ullin. The event will include free health screenings, educational sessions, games, activities, informational tables, food and door prizes. Parents can attend one or more sessions and must register by calling 618-634-2297, ext. 9149 or requesting a form from Arrowleaf in Cairo or Century School.

Kiwanis of Metropolis next Peanut Day is Oct. 29Kiwanis of Metropolis will hold its 2022 Peanut Day fundraising project on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Kiwanians and Massac County High School Key Club members will set up roadblocks at two intersections in Metropolis to solicit donations and distribute peanuts. Monies help fund academic scholarships for Massac County students and also support many other local children’s projects.

Ghostly wake coming to Curtis houseA ghostly wake hosted by Mrs. Elijah P. Curtis will take place Saturday, Oct. 29, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Visitors are invited to meet her spirit guests, but should enter at their own risk and watch their steps. Who knows what will be seen as those plucky visitors tour each eerie room? The wake is being held at the Curtis family home, 405 Market St., Metropolis. The event will be suitable for all ages, and visitors may come in costume if they choose. A special super guest is expected to be there, along with the spirit guests. Tickets are a $7 donation to the Massac County Historical Society and are available at the door.

Nominees sought for Antique Angel Tree projectNominees are being sought for the annual Antique Angel Tree Project of New Beginnings at Massac Memorial Hospital. Nominations are due Thursday, Nov. 4. Nominees must be over 65 and meet one or more criteria: are on a limited income; do not have family close for the holidays; have difficulty with mood/anxiety in winter months and around holidays; and/or live alone in Massac County, not a nursing home or assisted living. Forms are available through New Beginnings and must include the name, address, phone number, gender and age of the nominee, along with their clothing sizes, preferred snacks and six desired gifts. Forms must also include the nominator’s name and phone number. For more information, call 618-524-7370.

MCDAC hosting trivia nightThe Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition will host trivia night and raffle on Friday, Nov. 12, at the Metropolis Elks Lodge, 104 W. Fourth St., Metropolis. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. with trivia from 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person or $120 for a team of six. Teams are a maximum of six people. All proceeds help MCDAC raise drug awareness in Massac County. For more information or to register, contact Morgan Holt at 618-524-6949.

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