St. Jacob & Marine News for the week of July 23

Donate blood, get free breakfast

The Mississippi Regional Blood Center, Marine Masonic Lodge, Marine Lions Club and the Marine Coin Company will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 25 at the Marine Masonic Lodge.

Those who donate blood will get get a free breakfast. You cal also sign up to win a car.

Anyone with questions can call Bill or Lisa at 887-2008.　

Shimkus sending staff member to Marine Aug. 4

A member of Congressman John Shimkus’ staff will at the Marine Village Hall, 320 North Vernon St., on Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

“These office hours allow you to meet face to face with my staff instead of over the telephone or having to drive to Maryville,” Shimkus explained. “The staff person will be able to handle any issue you may have regarding my office or the federal government.”

Those who cannot attend in person may contact Shimkus’ local office at 15 Professional Park Drive in Maryville by phone at (618) 288-7190.

More information on services offered by the Congressman’s office is also available on his website, shimkus.house.gov. You may sign up for a weekly email newsletter, periodic veterans and grant notice email newsletters, or send a message to the Congressman on the website. Shimkus also maintains Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (@RepShimkus) accounts, where regular updates are posted.

Constituents requiring special accommodations should call at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled office hours.

St. Elizabeth Church in Marine to host picnic

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Marine will host its annual picnic and chicken dinner on Sunday, July 26. The family-style chicken dinner, which includes homemade dressing and pies, begins at 11 a.m. Tickets will be sold until 6 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults; $4 for children ages 6-12; and children 5 and under eat free. Carry-outs will be available. There will also be refreshments, a basket stand, country store, prize raffle and bingo, which will run from 12:30 to 8 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine.

Marine Library to hold Chalk-Art-in-the-Park event

The Marine Library is holding a Chalk-Art-in-the-Park event for the children ages 5 to 18 at the Marine Village Park from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9. The Chalk-Art-in-the-Park event had previously been scheduled for early June but had to be postponed.

Contest rules for Chalk Art in the Park are as follows:

▪ Sign up for the event at the Library or by calling 887-4634 or (618) 520-6551 before Aug. 3. The library is open on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or Saturday mornings 10 to 11:30 a.m.

▪ Arrive at the Village Park at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, ready to work on a panel.

▪ Rain date will be Aug. 16.

▪ Art must be family friendly and based on a favorite story book character.

▪ No stenciling.

▪ Must use only chalk that is provided. Only washable, solid, non-toxic chalk pastels can be used.

▪ Participants will compete in one of four categories: Ages: 5-7, 8-11, 12-13, and high school

▪ Each participant will receive one 3-by-3-foot section of concrete as your art space. Note: the section could have a crack or other imperfections.

▪ One first-place winner will be chosen per group.

▪ Judging will occur at 2 p.m.

▪ Craft project after completion of drawing.

▪ Provide T-shirt size when signing up.

▪ Participants will be treated to refreshments during the judging.

▪ Participants must be a resident of Marine, Marine Township, or who have a library card.

St. Jacob UCC Events

St. Jacob United Church of Christ is looking for new sponsors for the Youth Group and volunteers willing to become Sunday school teachers. Call Patti at 644-9410 or Pastor Gary at 644-5703 as soon as possible.

On Sunday, Aug. 2. immediately following worship , there will be an audio-visual meeting in Heritage Hall.

On Tuesday, Aug, 4 there will be an ELF meeting at 7:30 p.m., and AA will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m.

St. Jacob Events

Every Thursday: Trash collection day

Every other Thursday: Recycling collection day

Every Friday: Yard waste pickup day

First and third Thursdays each month: Village Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Activity Center

This story was originally published July 24, 2015 at 3:00 AM with the headline "St. Jacob & Marine News for the week of July 23."