Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday, and 8 p.m. Monday and Thursday at Merritt Hall, 1301 Monroe, Beardstown. On the first Monday of the month, there is an open AA speaker meeting.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. Wednesday nights at Merritt Hall, 1301 Monroe St., Beardstown.

Rally Around the Flag Pole at 7:30 every Wednesday morning in Art Zeeck Park in Beardstown. During inclement weather, the Rally will be held in the Golden Age Center, next to City Hall.

Sisters-N-Stitches meets every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Golden Age Center.

Chandlerville American Legion meetings are now the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Questions can be directed to Bob Potts by calling 458-2550.

Tony’s prayer line 24/7 (217) 245-9825. Call for prayer and help anytime. God still answers prayer.

- Friday, July 4 -

* Beardstown All-day Celebration, Roy Roberts Park. Bike, outhouse & craft races, kids’ games, food stands, fireworks at dusk.
* Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Beardstown celebration, Roy Roberts Park. First United Methodist Church Youth Group. To benefit troops in Iraq.
* River Rally, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park, Meredosia. Burgoo & food tent, contests; Pageants @ 7 p.m. Two days-Blow-up & pony rides, kids’ games, raffles.
* All Cass County Health Department offices closed.
* Beardstown Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Art Zeeck Park.

- Saturday, July 5-

* River Rally, Riverfront Park, Meredosia. Parade, 10 a.m.; contests 1-4 p.m.; pet parade @ 4 p.m.; karaoke, 5 p.m.; “Times 3” @ 8 p.m.; Fireworks, 9:15 p.m.
* Christian Love in Action, 15th & Wall, fundraiser from 11 a.m. to ?

- Tuesday, July 8 -

7 p.m. Committee of Ten meeting at Triopia.

- Friday, July 11 -

“Western Daze” cook-out at 6:30 p.m. at Bethel Church.

- Sunday, July 13 -

Ashland summer days volleball tournament, 1 p.m.

- Thursday, July 11 -

Frederick Christian Church revival. Potluck at 6 p.m. , service at 7 p.m.

- Thursday, July 17 -

Rules of the Road course at Houston Memorial Library from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Ashland Days set for July 11 - 13

* Friday - 11th - 7 p.m. Baby Contest, Little Miss & Mr. Presentation of 2008, 1st Citizenship award; Dulcimer music and fireworks until 10 p.m. at James Park.
* Saturday - 12th - 10 a.m. Parade, garden tractor pull and truck pull. 11 a.m. Games and Methodist Church noodle dinner. 11:30 Kiddie tractor pull. 1 p.m. Horseshoes. 2-6 p.m. Car show, and music by Hoosier Hay’s (country). Antique tractor display all day.
* Sunday - 13th - Fireman’s Waterfall. 1-4 p.m. Blue grass groups. 2 p.m. Volleyball tournament. 5:30 p.m. Vesper services at James Park. Afternoon Catholic Church Ice Cream Social at the church.