Squeal at the Wheel

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invites the community to come out to Community Park on Halloween night to ride the Big Eli Ferris Wheel and celebrate a haunted Halloween with a FUN and FREE event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Rotarian Stefanie Ballinger said, “This slightly spooky, family-friendly event is...

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14th Annual “Oktoberfest” September 20

The Jacksonville Oktoberfest is set for Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. This fun, family-friendly festival includes live music, German food specialties, games and contests, dog parade and races, Oktoberfest beers and wine, and so much more! The event runs from noon to 7:00 p.m. Food, beer and...

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Rotary Day at the Ball Park: Raising Funds for Literacy

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville announced that $60 tickets are now available for Rotary Day at the Ball Park on Saturday, August 9. This game features the rival St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The game begins at 6:15 p.m. Seats are Loge Reserved...

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Club Invites All to 4th of July Parade

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invites you to join in the fun and to be a part of our Fourth of July Parade on Friday, July 4, 2025! This year the parade’s focus is “Unite for Good,” celebrating agencies, organizations, and individuals who work together to create a positive community...

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2025 Bass Tournament

The 25th annual Rotary Club of Jacksonville Bass Tournament was held on Lake Jacksonville on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Thirty-six boats competed in the first buddy tournament of the season. Taylor Hindley of Brighton and Hampton Dufrain of Highland won the tournament with a total weight of 28.72 pounds. The...

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Fabulous February Fun-raiser starts Feb 1!

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville will once again conduct a Fabulous February Fun-raiser by auctioning one item per day during February!! Are you wondering what will be auctioned on the Fabulous February Fun-raiser? Here’s a teaser for our list of auctions, but don’t bid yet! The first auction will begin...

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Rescheduled Independence Day Parade – Sat, Aug 31

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invites the community to attend its rescheduled Independence Day Parade, which will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 31. Parade chairwoman Joan McQuillan said, “We rescheduled this parade because of stormy weather on the Fourth of July. The theme of this year’s parade...

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4th of July Parade

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invites the community to attend and participate in its Fourth of July Parade, which will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. Parade chairwoman Joan McQuillan said, “The theme of this year’s parade is ‘Building Community Magic.’ The Rotary Club is celebrating those...

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Rotary Day at the Ballpark July 13

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville announced that $60 tickets are now available for Rotary Day at the Ball Park on July 13. This game features the rival St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The game begins at 1:15 p.m. Seats are Left Field Loge...

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