A HEART FOR THE HARVEST • OCTOBER 3 • LIFTING UP THE NEXT GENERATION
Join us at the Benton Civic Center on October 3 at 6:00 PM for A Heart for the Harvest, a gala fundraiser presented by the Child Evangelism Fellowship® – Southern Illinois Chapter. The evening features a catered dinner, a keynote address from Illinois State Representative Dave Severin, and a special performance by renowned gospel group The Lesters. This gathering is a sincere celebration of the ministry’s impact across Southern Illinois and a call to support the harvest of young lives reached with the Gospel.
Doors open at 5:30PM - Event starts at 6:00PM
Tickets: Individual - $45
Table of 8 - $320
A Triple‑Dog‑Dare of Holiday Fun!
This holiday season, Pyramid Players invites you to step into a world of tinsel, nostalgia, and pure yuletide mischief as A Christmas Story: The Musical takes the stage!
Join Ralphie Parker on his quest for the ultimate Christmas gift—the legendary Red Ryder BB gun—while dodging the same warning every grown‑up seems determined to give him: “You’ll shoot your eye out!”
From the Old Man’s “fra-gee-lay” major award (you know the one…) to the triple‑dog‑dare that leads to one very unfortunate flagpole incident, all the iconic moments you remember are brought to life with big laughs, big songs, and even bigger holiday spirit.
It’s warm. It’s wacky. It’s wonderfully nostalgic.
And it’s the perfect way to kick off the season with your family, your friends, or anyone who’s ever dreamed of the perfect Christmas morning.
Chase the Grails — Your Next Big Find Awaits
Collectors, get ready to level up your hunt at the Benton Civic Center on Saturday, November 21 hosts the Southern Illinois Cards, Collectibles and Gaming show from 10AM–2PM, where the tables will be stacked with rare finds, fresh pulls, vintage treasures, and all the trading‑floor energy you crave — from sports cards and TCG favorites to unique collectibles and gaming gear you didn’t even know you needed. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or trade, this show is your chance to score big, meet fellow enthusiasts, and chase down that next great addition to your collection.
Time: 10AM - 2PM
Admission: $2. Kids under 12 years of age are FREE
Tickets will only be available at the door for this event.