Jazz bands, local band to play at café

Chillicotheans wanting to contribute to Haiti relief efforts in even a small way will have that opportunity Friday night.

Alexis Helfrich deserves a party, and organizers will give her that gift with a No More Chemo Party from 1-5 p.m. Saturday at St. Edward School.

More bands were announced as additions to the Summer Camp lineup recently.

Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment and Jam Productions Ltd. released the second round of artist announcements for the music festival for May 28-30 at Three Sisters Park.

Breaking news

Both varsity basketball teams beat the Princeton Tigers Friday night. Could the new Ghost mascot be the reason for their good fortune?

Along with the Ghost Boosters chili supper, Friday night also offered a chance for IVC fans to see the new Grey Ghost mascot.

Area residents will have the opportunity to learn more about local businesses, as well as a number of business-related topics at the 2010 Business Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Pearce Community Center, 610 W. Cedar St.

Illinois Valley Central’s Pack the Place Night promises two exciting basketball games when the girls and boys both take on the rival Princeton Tigers.

Residents also may enjoy the IVC Ghost Boosters' chili supper as well.

Tim and Shelly’s 2nd Street Bar & Grill is hosting a special spaghetti dinner from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.

Plans underway for the 2010 event

Think warm, and plan ahead for Claud-Elen Days 2010.

Next year’s event is planned for June 9-12 at City Park, with a few changes in the works.

Click here to see more photos of the IVC Madrigal Dinner.

Three Chillicothe youth will perform in the Peoria Ballet production of Nutcracker at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 13.

Home tour offers glimpse of four residences

Homes are decorated, the cooking is complete, the wood is carved and the wreaths designed, all in time for Christmas on 6th Street Saturday.

Fundraising continues for effort

Every time a resident purchased a movie ticket at Town Theatre since Monday, the profits from that ticket support the Chillicothe Optimist Club, which in turn, support the youth of the community.

Click here for more photos of the 60th annual Christmas parade and Holly Berry the reindeer.

It's almost that time of year — yes, in Chillicothe — Christmas is ushered in the weekend before Thanksgiving with the annual Christmas parade.

Click here for more photos not seen in the Nov. 4 edition of the Chillicothe Times-Bulletin of the Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce's Merchant Trick or Treat and Pearce Community Center's Spooktacular.