Grantfork news, July 12 edition

St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Registration for St. Gertrude’s PSR classes for the school year 2023-24 is going on now. Classes for students in grades kindergarten through eighth will meet from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays beginning in September. Yearly cost of the classes will be $50 per child and is due at the first class. For further information, contact Sheryl Hess at 618-791-3154.

Grantfork 74 Annual Homecoming

Grantfork’s 74th Annual Homecoming will take place Friday, Aug. 18, and Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Firemen’s Park on Illinois 160. A children’s parade will be at 6:30 p.m. both nights. The theme for this year will be “Let’s Read A Book”. Bands for the two nights will be Money Shot on Friday night and Benders and Backroads on Saturday night.

Great food, chicken, fish, hamburgers, french fries,homemade pies, cakes and hand dipped ice cream. Have fun playing bingo and other games. Kids will enjoy the Bounce House.

Historical Society Rummage Sale

This year’s Grantfork Historical Society Rummage Sale will be Thursday, Sept. 14, through Saturday, Sept. 16. The dates to bring items to the Auction Barn will be announced at a later date.

Grantfork UCC

The Grantfork United Church Of Christ council will not meet during the month of July. The next council meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Saturday, Nov. 11, is the date set for the annual sausage supper. It is still being discussed as to whether the event will be drive-thru only or a combination of drive-thru and sit down. Anyone with an opinion on this issue should mention it to a Brotherhood member.

Everyone’s opinion matters.