The Rotary Club of Jacksonville proudly announces its annual Oktoberfest celebration, which will take place at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Jacksonville, Illinois, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from noon to 7:00 p.m. The event will kick off with a traditional Wilkommen (welcome) ceremony and Tapping of the Kegs. The...
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...
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...
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville recently recognized the accomplishments of three Jacksonville High School students by providing them with college scholarships. The awards were made as part of the Rotary Club’s scholarship program, which provided one $1,000 college scholarship in memory of Staff Sergeant Matthew Weikert, and two $2,000 Club...
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...
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville has announced the summer 2024 schedule for the Big Eli Ferris Wheel in Community Park. With the support of local companies and organizations, the club provides free rides to the community on every summer Sunday. Rotary Club President Jenna Tucker said, “We want to thank...
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,...
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...
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...
The Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) took place on April 12-14, 2024, at Lake Williamson near Carlinville. This leadership building weekend brought together participants from across west central Illinois to engage with their peers and learn more about Rotary. Our theme this year was “Create Hope In The World!” Participating...