Midwest Food Bank has responded to a request from The Salvation Army and is sending family food boxes to victims of the tornado in Oklahoma.

A family food box contains food and personal care products for a family of four for four or five days.  The first semi load of boxes left from the food bank’s facility in Peoria Wednesday morning. A second load left from Bloomington Wednesday afternoon with additional loads expected to leave next week.

Each semi trailer holds 750 boxes. The food bank is also sending pallets of bottled water and drink. Each box is valued at $23 with a semi load costing $17,250.

Individuals wishing to assist in the preparation of the boxes or to donate to Midwest Food Bank efforts may do so by calling or going online.

Brand new Spring session, "Me Without You", begins April 5th and ends June 28th. All are welcome! One-hour challenging and fun classes for anyone looking to increase (or perhaps maintain) their level of health and fitness in a Christ centered environment.

Tuesday and Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Danceblast

Fridays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Strength & Flexibility

A team of 4 are going to Oklahoma this weekend to assist with clean-up, and any other way they can. They are in need of supplies, but more importantly donations so they can purchase the supplies. Please feel free to donate any of the following items: bottled water, Gatorade, baby wipes, baby formula, diapers, individually wrapped snacks, hand sanitizer, hand towels, work gloves, sunscreen, and any ready-made food. Athens Christian Church is accepting the donations in their office. Most importantly prayers are needed for the team and also for the victims during this terrible time.

Linda will be at Family Christian Bookstore (3435 Freedom Drive) in Springfield until 6 p.m.

Her book "Broken Chains" focuses on overcoming abuse.

Celebrate Recovery is a safe environment to seek freedom from our hurts, hang-ups, and habits through Jesus Christ.

•Heated outdoor pool swim at the Morton Pool

•Very flat bike course

•Flat run route through Morton

•Excellent course for first timers

•We organize this race because Dustin was a Little Brother growing up and the program changed his life in so many ways.

•$11,300 raised the first 2 years for Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/Big Sisters!!!

•400 yard swim, 13.5 mile bike ride, 5K run.

Register online!

The Ride for HOPE is a motorcycle ride that is being organized by The HOPE Chest of Pekin, a non profit thrift store located on the southside of Pekin. This ride is to raise money for a food pantry that will be located in our building at 1106 Derby St. Pekin, IL. It will be open weekly to Central IL residents.

The Ride for HOPE starts at the Avanti's Dome in Pekin. Sign in is at 10:30a.m.; all bikes out by 12:00 p.m. There will be a stop in Fairview, IL at the American Legion. Then, the ride will finish at Goodfella's in Pekin at 4:00 p.m. Following the ride, there will be a spaghetti supper from 4:00-7:00 p.m., and we will have lots of great raffle baskets!!!

For more information, check out the website, or contact Manda Brown.

A team of 4 are going to Oklahoma this weekend to assist with clean-up, and any other way they can. They are in need of supplies, but more importantly donations so they can purchase the supplies. Please feel free to donate any of the following items: bottled water, Gatorade, baby wipes, baby formula, diapers, individually wrapped snacks, hand sanitizer, hand towels, work gloves, sunscreen, and any ready-made food. Athens Christian Church is accepting the donations in their office. Most importantly prayers are needed for the team and also for the victims during this terrible time.

East Bay Camp & Retreat is having an open house for Day Camp. Take advantage of our early bird registration before Memorial Day. We will be in the Athletic Field near our pool on the north end of camp. Bring your swimming suit! Our indoor pool will be open! Visit us online.

24248 Ron Smith Memorial Highway

Hudson, IL 61748