The Manor at Craig Farms held their car show on September 13th at the Manor.  Over 20 cars vied for trophies in the category of “Longest Miles Driven” won by Mike Wiegard; “Best of Show” won by Roger McCormick; and “Administrator's Choice” won by Rosemary Braun.

The Misselhorn Art Foundation is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and the public is invited to an Open House Reception on Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Misselhorn Art Gallery, 611 West Second Street, Sparta, IL.

The brilliant muzzle flash of a 1700s cannon after dark will be a special feature of this year’s Artillery Safety School, "Firing Into the Night," to be held Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, at Fort de Chartres State Historic Site near Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.  The event is free and open to the public.

The Popeye Picnic Committee is proud to announce a fantastic new carnival will thrill the guests at this year’s festival. JCJ Amusements will provide many exciting rides that will fill the vacated Gilster Mary-Lee parking lots located behind the Chester National Bank and across from Sweet Pea's, as well as the parking lot adjacent to Peace Lutheran Church.. The carnival rides will open at 4:00 pm on Friday, noon on Saturday, and noon on Sunday.

Samantha Biermann of Steeleville was crowned Miss Oktoberfest 2008

Peace Ev. Lutheran Church, Chester, is celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2008.

The Jaycees are once again putting together the activities and events for this year's Oktoberfest which will be held October 10 & 11, 2008