News in brief

Here are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.

Community Calendar

Deadline for items for the Community Calendar is Wednesday at noon two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax (847) 486-7495; or e-mail to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...

Thomson Ambulance Association

Your Thomson Fire Protection District is made up of an EMS Association and a Fire Association and is funded by your tax dollars, insurance billing, donations, fundraisers and grants.

Arts and Issues offers diverse lineup

A very diverse array of performances and concerts is scheduled for the upcoming SIUE Arts & Issues (A&I) 2010-11 season. Pianists, a contemporary dance ensemble, a presentation capturing the history of the Civil War and a woman’s personal struggles of having lived with autism are just a few of the interesting and exciting programs for this year’s series.

8/27 Steppin' Out

AMERICUS — Editor’s Note: Every Friday a list of local and area upcoming entertainment and cultural events will be published on the Steppin’ Out page in the Times-Recorder.