Grantfork news, Aug. 7 edition

Grantfork 75th Homecoming

Grantfork will host its 75th Homecoming celebration Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17.

Join the fun and check out the biggest and best children’s parade around. Be amazed at how this small community goes all out to put on this wonderful parade. The theme this year is “When I Grow Up.”

The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. on both days.

A free dance begins at 8 p.m. Rock the night away with the bands Money Shot on Friday night and Benders & Backroads on Saturday night.

A bounce house will be available for the kids and bingo games for the adults. The event includes a lot of great food, cold beer, soda and water. Treat your sweet tooth to some hand dipped ice cream.

There will be something for everyone at the Grantfork Homecoming.

Homecoming Softball Tournament

Starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, and Saturday, Aug. 18, Grantfork will host a men’s softball game and a co-ed softball game.

Teams are being registered now. The cost is $100 per team.

The rules will allow Amateur Softball Association bats only. Pitching arcs will have a six-foot minimum with no maximum height limit.

Contact Adam at 618-795-2178 to register your team and for further information.

School Supply Lists

School supply lists for the 2024-2025 school year can be found by visiting https://www.highlandcusd5.org/page/school-supplies and clicking on “2024-2025 School Supplies List” to find your school(s).

Electronic Disposal

On Saturday, Sept. 14, items with electric cords will be accepted at CJD E-Cycling, located at 5257 N. State Route 157 in Edwardsville.

Items may be brought in between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

This is free for all Madison County residents. Appointments are required. For an appointment, call 618-296-5237 or email Recycling@MadisonCountyIL.gov.