Grantfork news, Feb. 7 edition
Grantfork United Church of Christ
GIFT youths are collecting cans of soup for the Highland Food Pantry.
They will also host a free Spaghetti/Bingo event following worship on Sunday, Feb. 11.
United For Others (UFO) will celebrate its anniversary with a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Educational Building at Grantfork UCC.
They invite all church and community ladies and friends to come join in our fellowship.
There will be a program and food to commemorate Fat Tuesday.
St. Gertrude Catholic Church
St. Gertrude’s committee for the upcoming chicken dinner will hold a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m.
Just Jeans
During the month of February, several churches will collect used adult jeans that are still in decent shape.
At the end of the month the jeans collected will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul Parish in St. Louis.
Collection sites in this area are: St. Gertrudes Church in Grantfork, St. Nicholas Church in Pocahontas, and in Highland they may be dropped off at St. Paul Catholic Church, KC Hall or the Police station.
Madison County Hazardous Waste Collection Dates
During the month of February, designated items will be accepted on Feb. 3 and 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Accepted items may be taken to 249 Old St. Louis Road, Wood River.
Accepting: oil-based paint, pesticides/herbicides, fertilizers and chemicals, cleaning solvents, paint thinners, hobby chemicals, antifreeze, motor oil, old gasoline, pool chemicals, household batteries and anything containing mercury, medicine, lead acid batteries and fluorescent lights.
Items not accepted: latex paint, tires, electronics, ammunition, agricultural waste, explosives, fireworks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, farm machinery oil,business or biohazard waste.
This is free for Illinois residents but does require an appointment. Call 618-296-5237 for an appointment.
