[02-21-2012] Teachers of all schools are encouraged to call if they have any students or anyone that need blankets. With the economy not doing well, there will be a lot of homes with little or no heat at all. These blankets are for any age that needs warmth and love. Blankets of comfort and love are needed year round. Come and help provide a warm blanket for those in need. No sewing skills required. If you have a sewing machine and would like to sew, that is great. We will be doing the sandwich method (sewing ... (Read More)

[02-20-2012] Effingham, IL ­ Effingham Performance Center welcomes fingerstyle virtuoso Leo Kottke to the stage on Saturday February 25th, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. Kottke¹s guitar stylings are definitive; you¹ll never see a show like this ever in your life. In addition, throughout the show, he tells it how it is with the refreshing humility, humor and honesty. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, at Ticketmaster outlets or at the Effingham Performance Center, 1325 Outer ... (Read More)

[02-20-2012] Because the data is clear that obesity, physical inactivity and poor nutrition are the biggest risk factors for cancer following tobacco use, the American Cancer Society is initiating a statewide effort to fight back. This month, the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society has awarded 18 youth obesity prevention community grants to non-profit organizations across the state, including $16,750 (grant and CATCH materials) to the Egyptian Health Department to implement the CATCH program at ... (Read More)

[02-20-2012] According to a Yahoo News article, "Top Health Care Degrees for a Quick Career Change," by Jennifer Berry (http://education.yahoo.net/articles/health_care_degree_options.htm?kid=1KWNW ), the top five health care degrees requiring as little as two years of college are: Associate Degree in Health Information Technology, Associate Degree in Dental Assisting, Associate Degree in Nursing, Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance, and Associate Degree in Medical Assisting. Kaskaskia College proudly ... (Read More)

[02-17-2012] Kaskaskia College is holding New Student Orientation for students who will be beginning classes during the summer 2012 semester. The program focuses on providing participants with information about college services and how to make the transition into college an easy process. Each of the following dates are on the Main Campus in HB 154. Upcoming Events include: Monday, March 5 - 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. and/or 12:30 to 3:00p.m.; Friday, March 9 - 8:30to 11:00 a.m. and/or 12:30 to 3:00p.m.; Wednesday, April ... (Read More)

[02-17-2012] Carlyle Lake - The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge will be held at Carlyle Lake on Saturday, February 25, 2012 in the Dam West Day Use Area. In order to accommodate the Polar Plunge activities, the Dam West Boat Ramp will be closed to the general public from Friday, February 24th at 4:00 p.m. through Saturday, February 25th at 2:00 p.m. The closest available boat ramps to Dam West are the Allen Branch Boat Ramp and the Apache Boat Ramp located in Eldon Hazlet State Park or Dam East and Keyesport ... (Read More)