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 Thursday, July 4, 2024! This year the parade’s focus is “Building Community Magic.” The Rotary Club is celebrating those who play a vital role in preserving,...

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Bass Tournament 2024 Results

The 24th annual Rotary Club of Jacksonville Bass Tournament was held on Lake Jacksonville on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Twenty-nine boats competed in the first buddy tournament of the season. David Knollhoff and Glen Robson won the tournament with a total weight of 19.37 pounds. The Big Bass, caught by...

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Scholar-Athletes Awards 2024

Twenty-eight west central Illinois students received 2024 Rotary Scholar-Athlete Awards from the Rotary Club of Jacksonville on April 25, 2024. The awards recognize one senior student from each high school for demonstrating outstanding leadership, athletic achievement and academic excellence during his or her high school career. Students were selected based...

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Bass Tournament – April 7, 2024

Jacksonville, IL, March 5, 2024:  Registration is now open for the first bass tournament of the season on Lake Jacksonville, taking place on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The tournament is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Jacksonville. It is the 24th annual event, and proceeds from the tournament will benefit...

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Register for the 4th of July Parade

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invites the community to register to participate in its 4th of July Parade, which will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4. The theme of this year’s parade is “Hope Unites Us.” Parade Committee co-chair Joan McQuillan said, “We are honoring those whose...

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2023 Bass Tournament Winners

Thank you to everyone who came out to compete in the 2023 Jacksonville Rotary Club Bass Tournament! ​A total of 37 teams competed in this year‘s tournament at Lake Jacksonville. This included high school bass fishing teams from area high schools. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers, led by Joe...

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Fabulous February Fundraiser a Success!

Thank you to the wonderful donors who made the Fabulous February and March Fun-raiser such a great success! We also want to thank all of the bidders and winners of our auctions. The Rotary Club of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Rotary Club Foundation deeply appreciate your support. We were able...

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Bass Tournament Registration Open for April 2 Event

Registration is now open for the first bass tournament of the season on Lake Jacksonville, taking place on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The tournament is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Jacksonville. It is the 23rd annual event, and proceeds from the tournament will benefit Jacksonville-area charities. Tournament Co-chair David...

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Rotary Club of Jacksonville Online Fundraiser Open to Public

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invites the public to participate in its Fabulous February Fun-raiser. The event will include daily Facebook auctions on the club’s Facebook page, “Rotary Club of Jacksonville #3227.” Auctions will begin on February 1 and likely continue into March. The fundraiser committee chair, Rotarian Samantha Boston,...

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Get Ready for Oktoberfest Sept 17

The Jacksonville Oktoberfest is set for Saturday, Sept. 17 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, home brew beers, wine, and so much more! The event runs from noon to 7:00 p.m. Tickets...

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