Today is Monday February 6, 2012
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Photoshop CS5 Fundamentals
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $295.00
Excel 2007 Fundamentals
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Time: 9:00am - 12:oo Noon
Cost: $195.00
Drug Forum
Sponsor: Granite City High School
Location: Granite City High School, 3101 Madison Avenue, Granite City, IL. 62040 - Performing Arts Center
A drug forum will be held in Granite City on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, @ Granite City High School, in the Performing Arts Center, @ 7:00 p.m. The focus and emphasis will be on heroin. The panel is as follows:
Granite City Police Chief Rich Miller
Madison County State's Attorney Tom Gibbons
Madison County Coroner Steve Nonn
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois Stephen Wigginton
D.E.A. Agent Kevin Merkel
Director of Adult Substance Abuse, Chestnut Health System, Susan Taylor
Prevention Specialist, Chestnut Health System, Donna Nahlik
Community Outreach Coordinator, Gateway Foundation Drug & Alcohol Treatment, Dana Bohnenstiehl
Moderator, Director of the Alumni Association @ SIU-E, and former KSDK news reporter, Steve Jankowski
Bible Study
7:00 pm
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Flashpoint Youth Service
7:00 pm
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Essentials of Leadership
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $175.00
Photoshop CS5 Fundamentals
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $295.00
SWIC Kids Art Program - Where I Live
Sponsor: Southwestern Illinois College Schmidt Art Center
Location: SWIC Belleville Campus 2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL
Other: draw a costumed model - Cost is $2 for children and $10 for adults
Time: Noon to 4pm. Program is open to children along with their parents and grandparents. For more information on the Creative Kids Program, visit the Schmidt.swic.edu or contact staff at 618.222.5278
Sunday School for all Ages
10:00 am
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Worship and the Word
11:00 am
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Making The Move from Coworker to Supervisor
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $140.00
Granite City Rotary Club Chili Fundraiser
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sponsor: Granite City Rotary Club
Location: Niedringhaus United Methodist Church - Basement - 1311 20th Street (at Delmar)
ALL YOU CAN EAT (Dine-in only) Hot Dogs are available for $1.00 Adults & Children 12 Yr. + $6.00 each | Children 6-11 $4.00 each | 5 & Under Free | The proceeds from this fundraiser help to support the Youth Fund Granite City Elementary Schools 3rd Grade Dictionary Program, Granite City High School After-Prom Party, Granite City High School "Students of the Month", Foreign Exchange Students, Scholarships | Delevery Available with pre-orders!
Granite City Rotary Club Chili Fundraiser
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sponsor: Granite City Rotary Club
Location: Niedringhaus United Methodist Church - Basement - 1311 20th Street (at Delmar)
ALL YOU CAN EAT (Dine-in only) Hot Dogs are available for $1.00 Adults & Children 12 Yr. + $6.00 each | Children 6-11 $4.00 each | 5 & Under Free | The proceeds from this fundraiser help to support the Youth Fund Granite City Elementary Schools 3rd Grade Dictionary Program, Granite City High School After-Prom Party, Granite City High School "Students of the Month", Foreign Exchange Students, Scholarships | Delevery Available with pre-orders!
Building an Environment of Trust
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $175.00
Excel 2010 Fundamentals
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Cost: $195.00
Bible Study
7:00 pm
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Flashpoint Youth Service
7:00 pm
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Meet Our New Admisistrator!
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sponsor: Fountain View Manor Memory Care
Location: Fountain View Manor Memory Care 3432 Village Lane, Granite City, IL
Please join us for a Welcome Reception...Kelly was formerly an RN/Case Manager with Hospice of Southern Illinois and has worked extensively with Alzheimer's & Dementia residents in residential, long-term care and hospital settings. Kelly is also a Veteran of the Armed Forces and resides in Granite City with her family.
Ameren Illinois ActOnEnergy Online Training Event
6:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sponsor: Ameren Illinois
Location: Ameren Illinois ActOnEngery Online Training Event
Topic: Implementing Energy-Efficient HVAC Controls
Speaker: Reinhard Seidl, a Principal at Taylor Engineering
Date: Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Time: noon to 1:00 p.m.
Earn 1.0 CE Hours
The free, one-hour training event will cover how to: get your building benchmarked, perform a building audit, choose a controls platform, get your utility involved, select a provider, and train your staff. View Flyer in Calander Heading
Faculty Showcase
Sponsor: SIUE College of Arts & Sciences
Faculty Showcase, 7:30 p.m. Abbott Auditorium, Faculty Friday.
When attending musical events on Monday-Thursday, please park in lot B. Open parking is allowed in all non-residential, permit-required lots after 4:30 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday & Sunday. Dates & times are subject to change. Please call the SIUE Music Department at 618-650-3900 for additional information, or the Box Office at 618-650-2774 for tickets. General Admission: $10** unless stated otherwise, Seniors & Under 18 years $7. One complimentary ticket performance with Valid SIUE Student ID card compliments of CAB.
Blood Drive ~ Granite City High School
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sponsor: Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
Location: Granite City High School, 3101 Madison Avenue, Granite City, IL. 62040
Appointments at any blood drive or the donor center may be scheduled online at www.bloodcenter.org or by calling 618-659-0542. Walk-ins are also always welcome. Please make sure you have a photo ID with you
Community Care Center Bake Sale
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sponsor: Community Care Center
Location: First Bank 3600 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL
Other: 618.876.8770 or 618.972.0776
See printable flyer in Calendar Header.
Community Care Center Bake Sale
Sponsor: Community Care Center
Location: First Bank 3600 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL
Other: 618.876.8770 or 618.972.0776
Time: 9am - noon | See printable flyer in Calendar Header.
SWIC Kids Art Program - Where I Live
Sponsor: Southwestern Illinois College Schmidt Art Center
Location: SWIC Belleville Campus 2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL
Other: My Neighbor Places will emphasize the places near the home along with the roads and paths that conne
Two one-hour sessions starting at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 pm Program is open to children along with their parents and grandparents. The cost is $1 per child and $1 per adult unless otherwise noted. For more information on the Creative Kids Program, visit the Schmidt.swic.edu or contact staff at 618.222.5278
Sunday School for all Ages
10:00 am
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Worship and the Word
11:00 am
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Energy Conservation & Management Training
Sponsor: Lewis & Clark and Southwestern Illinois College
Location: Lewis & Clark Community College's Godfrey Campus
Learn to maximize energy efficiency for free! View Flyer in calendar header for details and times.
Energy Conservation & Management Training
Sponsor: Lewis & Clark and Southwestern Illinois College
Location: Lewis & Clark Community College's Godfrey Campus
Learn to maximize energy efficiency for free! View Flyer in calendar header for details and times.
Bible Study
7:00 pm
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Flashpoint Youth Service
7:00 pm
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Social Media for Businesses
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $125.00
BAH ~ Business After Hours
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sponsor: Chamber of Commerce SWMC and Guardian Savings Bank
Location: Guardian Savings Bank 3800 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL
Please join us in celebrating the
Retirement of
Jim Seiz
President of Guardian Savings Bank
after 41 years at Guardian
"Jim has been a pillar in our business community
and a vital part of the fabric of our community for
over 41 years, and the 2010 Citizen of the Year Recipient"
Promotions of
Wilson Loch to President
and Rachael Friedel to Corporate Secretary.
Spirits and Hors D'oeurves provided
RSVP 618.876.6400 by February 14th
Email: chamber@chamberswmc.org
SWIC Kids Art Program - Where I Live
Sponsor: Southwestern Illinois College Schmidt Art Center
Location: SWIC Belleville Campus 2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL
Other: My Country - where children will have a chance to create art out of maps
Two one-hour sessions starting at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 pm Program is open to children along with their parents and grandparents. The cost is $1 per child and $1 per adult unless otherwise noted. For more information on the Creative Kids Program, visit the Schmidt.swic.edu or contact staff at 618.222.5278
Sunday School for all Ages
10:00 am
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Worship and the Word
11:00 am
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Ribbon Cutting
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Sponsor: St John UCC
Location: St John UCC 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL
Other: Phone: 618.877.6060
St John UCC is kicking off its 150th Anniversary year with the dedication of the newly renovated Fellowship Hall. 11:45 am ribbon cutting and dedication, followed by a Soup & Bread luncheon (free will offering)
Access 2010 Fundamentals
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $295.00
Blood Drive ~ Granite City Works/US Steel
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sponsor: Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
Location: Granite City Works/US Steel 1951 State Stree (Blue Bank Building) Granite City
Appointments at any blood drive or the donor center may be scheduled online at www.bloodcenter.org or by calling 618-659-0542. Walk-ins are also always welcome. Please make sure you have a photo ID with you
Access 2010 Fundamentals
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $295.00
Navigating Beyond Conflict
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $175.00
Bible Study
7:00 pm
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Flashpoint Youth Service
7:00 pm
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Ameren Illinois ActOnEnergy Online Training Events
6:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sponsor: Ameren Illinois
Location: Ameren Illinois ActOnEngery Online Training Event
Topic: An Overview of Commercial Building Retuning
Speaker: Srinivas Katipamula, Ph.D., FASHRAE, FASME
Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Time: noon to 1:00 p.m.
Earn 1.0 CE Hours
The free, one-hour training event will cover the definition of the re-tuning process, retuning vs. retro-commissioning, the steps involved in the re-tuning process, results from re-tuning, and lessons learned. View Flyer in calendar header.
Access 2010 Fundamentals
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $295.00
Coaching for Success
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $175.00
Update on The Madison County Levee Issues
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Sponsor: Chamber of Commerce SWMC
Location: Granite City Housing Authority 2517 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL
Special Report by Les Sterman Chief Supervisor of Construction and the Works Southwestern Illinois Flood Prevention District Council and Alan Dunstan Madison County Board Chairman addressing the most vital issues facing our area.
Amount: $10.00 per person - Breakfast will be served by Ravanelli's
RSVP: Chamber of Commerce SWMC office - 618.876.6400
Social Media Open Lab
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Time: 9:00am - 12 Noon
Cost: $95.00
Suzuki Graduation Recital
Sponsor: SIUE College of Arts & Sciences
Suzuki Graduation Recital, 1:30 p.m. Abbott Auditorium, Free Event.
When attending musical events on Monday-Thursday, please park in lot B. Open parking is allowed in all non-residential, permit-required lots after 4:30 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday & Sunday. Dates & times are subject to change. Please call the SIUE Music Department at 618-650-3900 for additional information, or the Box Office at 618-650-2774 for tickets. General Admission: $10** unless stated otherwise, Seniors & Under 18 years $7. One complimentary ticket performance with Valid SIUE Student ID card compliments of CAB.
7th Annual Trivia Night
Sponsor: Friends of the Madison County Child Advocacy Center
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall 400 North Beau Chateau, Bethalto, Illinois
Other: For more information or to register, contact Julie Eberhart at 618.296.5390
Doors Open at 6:00pm Trivia Contest Begins at 7:00pm | Proceeds will benefit the Madison County Child Advocacy Center | Cash Prizes | Silent Auction | 50/50 Drawing | Beer, Soda and Popcorn provided | outside snacks welcome | no outside beverages please | Entry Fee (maximum 8 per table) $140 pre-register end 2/16/12 | Please contact Julie Eberhart for sponsorship information or to donate an item for the silent auction. All cash and prize donations are tax deductible.
Choir Concert
Sponsor: SIUE College of Arts & Sciences
Choir Concert, 2:30 p.m. Eden Church, Edwardsville.
When attending musical events on Monday-Thursday, please park in lot B. Open parking is allowed in all non-residential, permit-required lots after 4:30 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday & Sunday. Dates & times are subject to change. Please call the SIUE Music Department at 618-650-3900 for additional information, or the Box Office at 618-650-2774 for tickets. General Admission: $10** unless stated otherwise, Seniors & Under 18 years $7. One complimentary ticket performance with Valid SIUE Student ID card compliments of CAB.
Sunday School for all Ages
10:00 am
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Worship and the Word
11:00 am
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Jazz Band
Sponsor: SIUE College of Arts & Sciences
Jazz Band, 8:00 p.m. Dunham Hall Theater.
When attending musical events on Monday-Thursday, please park in lot B. Open parking is allowed in all non-residential, permit-required lots after 4:30 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday & Sunday. Dates & times are subject to change. Please call the SIUE Music Department at 618-650-3900 for additional information, or the Box Office at 618-650-2774 for tickets. General Admission: $10** unless stated otherwise, Seniors & Under 18 years $7. One complimentary ticket performance with Valid SIUE Student ID card compliments of CAB.
SIUE Concert Band
Sponsor: SIUE College of Arts & Sciences
SIUE Concert Band, 7:30 p.m. Dunham Hall Theater.
When attending musical events on Monday-Thursday, please park in lot B. Open parking is allowed in all non-residential, permit-required lots after 4:30 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday & Sunday. Dates & times are subject to change. Please call the SIUE Music Department at 618-650-3900 for additional information, or the Box Office at 618-650-2774 for tickets. General Admission: $10** unless stated otherwise, Seniors & Under 18 years $7. One complimentary ticket performance with Valid SIUE Student ID card compliments of CAB.
Powerpoint 2007 Animation & Multimedia
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sponsor: Selsius Express Career Training @ Southwestern Illinis College
Location: Selsius @ SWIC
Other: Call 618.222.5688 or SelsiusTraining.com
Cost $195.00
St.Louis Brass Band & SIUE Wind Symphony
Sponsor: SIUE College of Arts & Sciences
St. Louis Brass Band & SIUE Wind Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Dunham Hall Theater.
When attending musical events on Monday-Thursday, please park in lot B. Open parking is allowed in all non-residential, permit-required lots after 4:30 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday & Sunday. Dates & times are subject to change. Please call the SIUE Music Department at 618-650-3900 for additional information, or the Box Office at 618-650-2774 for tickets. General Admission: $10** unless stated otherwise, Seniors & Under 18 years $7. One complimentary ticket performance with Valid SIUE Student ID card compliments of CAB.
Bible Study
7:00 pm
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
Flashpoint Youth Service
7:00 pm
Gracepoint Church
2450 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
931-4042 www.gracepoint.ws
