Tag: Paris

  • Horizon Health Senior Care to sponsor free entry to “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Paris Theaters

    Horizon Health Senior Care to sponsor free entry to “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Paris Theaters

    Friday, December 5, 2025, at 1pm, Horizon Health Senior Care invites you to enjoy the 1946 Christmas classic film It’s a Wonderful Life at Paris Theaters.

    Concessions will be open for purchasing snacks, and the Horizon Health Senior Care team will have an informational table!

    Paris Theaters is located at 119 N Central Avenue in Paris.

  • Horizon Health to Offer November Health Screenings at Paris Clinic

    Horizon Health to Offer November Health Screenings at Paris Clinic

    Horizon Health will offer discounted health screenings at its Paris Clinic location on Friday, November 7, from 7 to 9 am.

    Leighsa Cornwell, RN, CDCES, certified diabetes care and education specialist, will provide blood pressure, blood sugar, and lipid panel (HDL, LDL, and triglycerides) screenings. The cost for all three screenings is $25. For an additional $10, an A1c test can be added, which measures average blood sugar over the past two to three months. Cash, debit/credit card, and checks are accepted. Insurance will not be billed.

    For blood sugar tests, patients are asked to fast eight hours prior to the screening. The test involves a fingerstick and results will be available before you leave.

    Appointments are required. Call 217-466-4228.

  • PCH Volunteers Host Christmas Open House

    PCH Volunteers Host Christmas Open House

    The Paris Community Hospital Volunteers invite everyone to attend their Christmas gift shop open house on Tuesday, November 4, and Wednesday, November 5, from 9am to 5:30pm. The event will take place in Conference Room A at the Horizon Health main campus.

    The open house will feature a special showing of recently received Christmas items. Cash, checks, and debit/credit cards will be accepted.

    Raffle tickets will be available for a chance to win a large Icy Craft Carousel featuring LED lighting and playing the popular “Blue Danube Waltz.” T​​ickets will also be available in the gift shop until the drawing on Thursday, December 11.

    The PCH Volunteers, who staff the gift shop, support hospital projects and provide healthcare scholarships for area students.

  • Link Art Gallery to feature Photography by Thomas Wright

    Link Art Gallery to feature Photography by Thomas Wright

    A reception will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 29 to celebrate the opening of an exhibition featuring the photography of Thomas Wright at the Link Art Gallery in Paris.

    The show highlights a wide range of subjects, from sweeping landscapes to intimate moments, with images printed on unique metallic surfaces that make every detail pop.

    The exhibition will be open until September 26, 2025. For more information visit the Link Art Gallery website or like their page on Facebook.

    Link Art Gallery is located at 132 S Central Ave, Paris, IL 61944

  • WMMC High School Coaches Preview Show to be broadcast LIVE August 23

    WMMC High School Coaches Preview Show to be broadcast LIVE August 23

    The school year is about to begin! And along with it comes the beginning of a new season of high school sports! Get a preview of this year’s high school football team leadership with host Joey O’Rourke.

    Hear from head football coaches of the Marshall Lions – Steve Weber, Casey-Westfield Warriors – Jeff Fritchtnitch, Martinsville Bluestreaks – Mitch Baird, and Paris Tigers – Jeremy Clodfelder.

    Powered by Casey State Bank, the broadcast will be LIVE from Marshall American Legion Post #90, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

  • Paris Music in the Park to feature Coal Creek Station

    Paris Music in the Park to feature Coal Creek Station

    On Thursday, July 31, 2025, to enjoy the bluegrass music of Coal Creek Station in concert for Paris Music in the Park.

    Bring a lawn chair to the Spicer Pavilion in Paris’ Twin Lakes Park.

    Music starts at 6:30 p.m. (CDT)

     

  • Link Art Gallery to host launch party, art exhibit

    Link Art Gallery to host launch party, art exhibit

    On Saturday, July 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. the Link Art Gallery will host an official launch party and art exhibit with local author Marie Wimsett and illustrator Tei White presenting the new children’s book “Princess Melon,” with a reading at 3 p.m.

    The Link Art Gallery is located at 132 S. Central Avenue in Paris.

  • Paris Big Band to perform

    Paris Big Band to perform

    The Paris Big Band will perform Sunday at the Prospect Community Foundation Amphitheater.
    The show starts at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music.

    For more information about upcoming events follow their page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCFAmphitheater/

    The Prospect Community Foundation Amphitheater is located at 245 N Main Street, in Paris.

  • Music in the Park to feature West End Boogie Project

    Music in the Park to feature West End Boogie Project

    Thursday, July 24, Paris Parks Department invites you to enjoy classic rock music live with the West End Boogie Project. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair!

    Music in the Park is held at the Spicer Pavilion at Twin Lakes Park.

     

  • It’s Fair Week in Edgar County!

    It’s Fair Week in Edgar County!

    The Edgar County Fair is being held this week in Paris, Illinois.

    Harness Racing kicks of the Fair festivities on Monday starting at 5 p.m.

    Tuesday the Ag Olympics will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

    Wednesday evening enjoy the “Junk Yard Auto Cross” from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

    T&A Bucking Bulls Rodeo will be held Thursday, July 24 from 7 to 11 p.m.

    Friday night, enjoy Truck and Tractor Pulls from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

    The Demolition Derby will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 26.

    Edgar County Fairgrounds is located at 1104 N Main St, in Paris, Illinois 61944