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9/9/2023 | OUT DOOR EVENT This Event is open to all crafters, Vendors and Snack Trucks. tables and tents will not be furnished you must bring your own tables and tents. Booths will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Electricity is LIMITED so if you need electric please bring a generator. Set up will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday September 9, 2023 Fair will be from 12:00pm - 6:00pm Capital Park / Campbell Building Parking Lot Booth Rentals are non-refundable and must be paid in advance. $30 for a 20X20 vendor space, $50 for Snack Truck Space. this includes city permit more info... |
9/9/2023 | Life;Story 5K walk/run for suicide prevention and awareness September 9 | Race starts at 7:30 a.m. Harry L. Crisp Sports Complex | South Carbon Street, Marion, IL Join us for a scenic or virtual 5K run/walk while raising funds and awareness for suicide prevention. All donations help ensure that crisis services are available to anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide. You can help save the lives of people who are loved - whose Life;Story matters. Register today at CenterstoneLifeStory.org. Registrations fees start at just $35 and include a commemorative t-shirt, finishers medal, and additional prizes for top finishers. For more information or questions, contact erin.camfield@centerstone.org. more info... |
9/9/2023 | Pre-Registration Deadline: AUGUST 21 - $20 / Car Pre-Registration Includes: Dash Plaque, Event T-shirt, Goodie Bag, and a raffle ticket for Registration Prizes!
Pre-Registration ends August 21st. You mus Pre-Register to receive a goodie bag with your raffle ticket in it. If you do not register before August 21st you will not receive a goodie bag, event t-shirt , dash plaque or chance to win Registration Prizes.
Don't miss out! Pre-register today! We will be Raffling a Gas Card Tickets can be purchased at the Benton West City Area Chamber of Commerce, or at the event. Tickets are $5.00 each. ONLY 1000 TICKETS PRINTED more info... |
9/12/2023 | This is the 3-hour Concealed Carry Renewal Class for Illinois Concealed Carry permit holders. Per Illinois Concealed Carry Act Mandate, the class will consist of reviewing all laws associated with Illinois Concealed Carry followed up with a live fire range qualification. This is an approved curriculum by the Illinois State Police and this course meets the renewal mandates. Registration includes: Range fees, training firearms rental, ammunition, safety glasses and hearing protection more info... |
9/16/2023 -9/17/2023 | This course will provide an understanding for the law-abiding citizen’s right to self-defense. The participants will develop skills and attitudes essential for the safe and effective use of a handgun for the protection of self and family. Further, coverage will be provided on mental awareness, how to avoid victimization, and mindset development for use of a firearm when faced with a life threatening encounter. This course will review basic gun safety rules for guns in the home, travel and concealed carry. Also covered will be the responsibility of firearm ownership laws, how to legally travel with a firearm and the justified use of lethal force. Students will be required to participate in classroom and firearms range activities and demonstrate basic live-fire handgun proficiency. An Illinois Firearms Owners ID card is recommended, but not required. This course assumes participant already has a basic understanding of firearms, firearm’s safety and possesses basic firearm’s use skill sets. However, even very novice shooters are more than welcome and even encouraged to attend. (No Firearms or ammunition allowed in the classroom) This course is available to and encouraged for private/professional groups of 15 or more. Course facilitator would provide classroom facility suitable for the number of participants. Contact us for more information and the training team availability and dates. Course meets all of the Illinois Concealed Carry Curriculum Mandates. more info... |
9/21/2023 | more info... |