Community Briefs

Jul. 22—Project Success enrolling students

Project Success of Vermilion County is enrolling seventh through twelfth grade Danville students into its After Hours Program.

This free program is held Monday-Thursday, from 4-6:30 p.m., at the Danville Family YMCA. The program offers activities such as field trips, STEM, art, Cooking Club, DIY Club, guest speakers and more.

Please call (217) 446-3200 to find out how to sign up.

First Nazarene Church to have VBS

Danville First Church of the Nazarene, 2212 N. Vermilion St., will present The Great Jungle Journey VBS July 21-25, from 5:30-8 p.m. each day at the church.

Children age 4 through sixth grade are invited to attend VBS. Register by visiting https://dfcnaz.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2290468, or at the church the night of the event.

Church to have rummage, bake sale

Bethel Lutheran Church, 901 W. Fairchild, will be having their annual rummage and bake sale on Friday, July 26, from 4-7 p.m., and Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds go to local charities.

Westville Library to have book sale

Westville Public Library will have a book sale on July 26, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The library is located at 233 South State St., Westville.

Gospel Sing set for July 27

Morey Chapel Church of Christ, 19194 East 1100 North Road, will have a gospel sing on Saturday, July 27, at 5:30 p.m. Performing will be New Creation, from Assumption.

A carry-in meal will follow the concert.

Hoopeston Public Library to have adult Spelling Bee

Hoopeston Public Library is hosting its first Adult Spelling Bee at 2 p.m., Monday, July 29.

This fun event is open to all adults age 18 and up.

Participants will compete against each other in multiple rounds. The top speller will win a special prize and there will be lots of fun and goodies for all participants.

Registration is recommended, but not required. Sign up by calling the library at 217-283-6711, or visit the library at 110 North Fourth St., Hoopeston.

Pettice family reunion planned

The Pettice family will have its annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Hideaway in Kennekuk County Park on Henning Road.

Lunch will be served at Noon. Those attending should bring a covered dish to share.

Call Audrey Overlander at 217-765-3501 with questions.

Library plans Teddy Bear Picnic

Friends of the Westville Library will host a Teddy Bear Picnic on Aug. 8, at 11 a.m., at the Westville Public Library, 233 South State St, Westville. The event is for children ages Kindergarten through second grade.

Kids will enjoy lunch, story time, craft and a fun scavenger hunt. Each child will also be entered into a drawing for a new Teddy Bear.

Bring a blanket and your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal.

Preregistration is required no later than Aug. 6. Call 217-267-3170 to register.

The library will also show the movie "Migration" at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7.

Refreshments will be served.