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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Come to the 4th of July Parade!

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invites you to join in the fun at 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 impact for all. We honor...

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Ferris Wheel Schedule 2025

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville has announced the summer 2025 schedule for the Big Eli Ferris Wheel in Community Park, and is inviting additional sponsors to participate. With the support of local companies and organizations, the club provides free rides to the community on every summer Sunday. Rotary Club President Daniel...

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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 Scholarships Awarded

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville recently recognized the accomplishments of four 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 three $2,000 Jacksonville Rotary Scholarships. The scholarships are open to...

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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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Spring Tree Sale

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville is currently accepting orders for its inaugural Spring Tree Sale. All trees are $35.00 and approximately 3 to 4 feet tall. Donors can also contribute the cost of a tree or trees to the Rotary Green Project to help the club plant trees throughout the Jacksonville community. Trees must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Online pre-order and pre-payment is preferred at https://form.jotform.com/jvillerotary/tree. Orders and...

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Rotary Club of Jacksonville Announces Scholarship Competition

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville offers two scholarship programs. Category 1 is the Rotary Club of Jacksonville Senior Scholarship for college-bound students. This scholarship is a one-time award of $2,000. To be eligible, an applicant must be a resident of the legally defined boundaries of Jacksonville School District 117, and must...

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