Community Calendar

Mattoon Cobras 3rd Annual Mother's Day Softball Invitational

Friday, May 09, 2008 - May 10, 2008
Mattoon Cobra Softball Association
Contact David Phipps for more information
273-9866

Mattoon Cobra Mother's Day Tournament

Friday, May 09, 2008 - May 11, 2008
Roundhouse Complex, 6th St. & Shelby Ave.
Mattoon , IL, 61938
217-235-2995
cobrafastpitch@consolidated.net

First Federal Savings and Loan Customer Appreciation Barbecue

Saturday, May 10, 2008
11-1:30 p.m.
1111 Charleston Ave.
Mattoon , IL, 61938
Come and bring a friend to the Big Tent, rain or shine, located in our parking lot on May 10. Enjoy great food plus, Shirley's French Fries from the Coles County Fair! Also, there will be free giveaways to everyone who attends and you can register to win a Premium Grill!
235-5411

Mattoon Multisport Sprint Duathlon & Triathlon

Saturday, May 10, 2008
Lake Mattoon Beach, 1140 CR 100 E
Neoga , IL, 62447
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National Nursing Home Week

Sunday, May 11, 2008 - April 17, 2008
Palm Terrace of Mattoon 1000 Palm Ave.
Mattoon , IL, 619638
This year's theme is "Love is Ageless" and the entire week, our facility will be hosting an array of activities.
Contact Sue Shumway if you are interested in participating.
217-234-7403

Ameren Power Switch Expo -Mattoon/Charleston

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
9am-3pm
Worthington Inn
Charleston , Il, 61920
This event will give business customers the opportunity to speak with electric suppliers which could potentially give them an opportunity to save money in utility costs. This is a FREE educational event with presentations being held between 10am and 2pm.
217-234-0440 Jennifer
jhagen@ameren.com
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Longaberger Basket Binga

Thursday, May 15, 2008
6pm
Mattoon American Legion Post 88 1903 Maple Street
Mattoon , IL, 61938
$10 for 10 games.
All proceeds will benefit Boy Scout Troop #77 and Venture Crew # 2088.
258-6485 or 235-5611

The Salvation Army 2008 Annual Charity Golf Outing

Friday, May 16, 2008
12-noon
Meadowview Golf Course
Make checks payable to The Salvation Army Send checks to: The Salvation Army PO Box 671 Mattoon , IL. 61938 12:00 lunch (included in fee) rib-eye or chicken breast sandwiches, sides and more! 1pm shotgun start $75.00 per player $300.00 per foursome (If you can't find a foursome we'll be glad to pair you with someone) Silent Auction During duration of day Prizes: grand prize, second & third, putting contest, longest drive, closest to the pin. Prizes include: 4 tickets to cardinal game & half of a cow for butcher
234-3915

Girls State Track Meet

Friday, May 16, 2008 - May 17, 2008
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston , IL, 61928

Windy City Corvette Autocross

Saturday, May 24, 2008 - May 25, 2008
Coles County emorial Airport
Mattoon , Il, 61938
Corvettes and other model cars, come from Minnesota, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin & Illinois to compete with each other on tracks defined by cones.
1-708-710-1138
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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, May 29, 2008
1-6 pm
Cross County Mall, 700 Broadway Ave. East
Mattoon , IL, 61938

Motorcycle Rider Program

Friday, May 30, 2008 - June 01, 2008
6-9:30pm Fri/ 8am-6pm Sat & Sun
Mattoon Memorial Airport
Mattoon , Il, 61938
Hosted by SIU @ Carbondale For more information call 1-800-642-9589 or visit their web site @ www.siu.edu/~cycle/

19th Annual Sarah Bush Lincoln Gold Benefit

Friday, June 06, 2008
Meadowview Golf Course
Mattoon , IL, 61938
Benefit Schedule
6:30-7:30am - A.M. Registration
7:30-12:30pm - Morning Flight
11am-2pm - Lunch in the Cafe
12-1pm - P.M. Registration
1-6pm - Afternoon Flight
6-8pm - Reception
217-258 or 348-2511
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Mattoon NSA World Series Qualifier

Friday, June 06, 2008 - June 08, 2008
Roundhouse Complex, 6th St. & Shelby Ave.
Mattoon , IL, 61938
217-235-488/2
pridebradley@yahoo.com

Summer Craft Show

Friday, June 06, 2008 - June 08, 2008
Cross County Mall, 700 Broadway Ave. East
Mattoon , IL, 61938

Motorcycle Rider Program-Experienced Riders Course

Saturday, June 07, 2008
9am-6:30pm
Coles County Memorial Airport
Mattoon , Il, 61938
Hosted by SIU @ Carbondale. For more information call 1-800-642-9589 to see if you qualify for the experienced riders course or visit their website www.siu.edu/~cycle/

69th Annual Meeting

Saturday, June 07, 2008
10:30 am
Peterson Park
Mattoon , IL, 61938
Registration 10:30am-1pm: Buffet Lunch 11am-12:30pm: Business Session 1pm.

Motorcycle Rider Program-Intermediate

Sunday, June 08, 2008
8am-5:30pm
Coles County Memorial Airport
Mattoon , Il, 61938
Hosted by SIU @ Carbondale. For more information call 1-800-642-9589 to see if you qualify or visit their website www.siu.edu/~cycle/

5th Annual Golf Outing--Charleston Transitional Facility

Friday, June 13, 2008
11am
521 7th Street
Charleston , IL, 61920
217-348-8798 x122

Music in the Park

Saturday, June 14, 2008
Rotary Band Shell-Peterson Park 500 Broadway
Mattoon , Il, 61938
TBA

City Bracket Tournament

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - June 30, 2008
Boys Complex @ 10th & Richmond
Mattoon , Il, 61938
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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, June 19, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cross County Mall, 700 Broadway Ave. East
Mattoon , IL, 61938

Civil air Patrol (CAP) National Glider Academy

Friday, June 20, 2008 - June 27, 2008
Coles County Airport
Mattoon , Il, 61938
5th Annual Glider Event
217-234-7120

2008 USSSA Central Illinois State Championships

Friday, June 20, 2008 - June 22, 2008
Mattoon Cobra Softball Association
Contact David Phipps for more information.
273-9866

USSSA Illinois State Championships-Mattoon Cobra

Friday, June 20, 2008 - June 22, 2008
Roundhouse Complex, 6th St. & Shelby Ave.
Mattoon , IL, 61938
217-235-2995
cobrafastpitch@consolidated.net

Summer Night Hike

Saturday, June 21, 2008
7:30-9pm
2204 DeWitt Avenue East
Mattoon , IL, 61938
Registration is required.
217-235-4644
douglashartnc@consolidated.net

Land of Lincoln Workcamp

Sunday, June 22, 2008 - June 28, 2008
708 S. 9th St
Mattoon , IL, 61938
The work entailes but is not liimited to porch and step repair & construction, wheechair-ramp constuction, interior and exterior painting, weatherization & caulking, light carpentry.
217-235-2341
warf96@consolidated.net
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Summer Flea Market

Friday, June 27, 2008 - June 29, 2008
Cross County Mall, 700 Broadway Ave. East
Mattoon , IL, 61938

Firecracker Tournament

Monday, June 30, 2008 - July 02, 2008
Peterson Park-500 Broadway Ave.
Mattoon , Il, 61938

MJBL - Championship Game

Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Boys Complex 10th & richmond
Mattoon , Il, 61938
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4th July Tournament

Thursday, July 03, 2008 - July 06, 2008
Boys Complex - 10th & Richmond
Mattoon , Il, 61938
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2008 MJBL-4th of July Invitational

Thursday, July 03, 2008 - July 06, 2008
Mattoon Junior Baseball League
Contact Matthew Jackson for more information
254-2453

Mattoon Beach 1/8 & 1/4 Iron Distance Triathlon

Saturday, July 05, 2008
Lake Mattoon Beach, 1140 CR 100 E
Neoga , IL, 62447
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