A variety of local government and school positions are up for votes in the upcoming April 4 elections. Early voting is open at the Mercer County Courthouse in the office of the county clerk from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, as well as Saturday, April 1 from 8 a.m. to noon. Grace period and in-person absentee voting are available at those same times. Same-day registration and voting is available on Tuesday, April 4 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and requires two forms of ID showing the current name and address. Here are some notable elections for the county: Sherrard Mayor Village Trustee Library Trustee School board members in: Alwood #225 Mercer County #404 Rockridge #300 Sherrard #200 United #304 Sherrard Public Library District - Proposition to increase the annual public library tax rate Shall the annual public library tax rate for the Sherrard Public Library District,…

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Members, The annual meeting and election will be held April 5, 2023 at the Sherrard Fire Station . There are two terms ending this year - those of Nick Sim and Sam Hergert. If you would like to be considered for one of these seats on the board, please submit your resume, including why you would be a good candidate for the position, by mail, to P.O. Box 398, Sherrard, IL 61281. Your resume must be received by February 28th for your name to appear on the ballot. To qualify for a position on the board, you must be a member in good standing, i.e., no outstanding balance for dues or garbage. Also, I need three or four volunteers to act as voting judges for the upcoming annual election. Voting judges must be available to arrive at the Sherrard Fire Station at 5:30pm on the evening of the annual meeting…

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Community cleanup will be this Saturday, May 6th. Anyone who would like to help in the cleanup, should meet at the maintenance building at 10am.

The community garage sales are being rescheduled to May 13th (instead of the usual Saturday after Mother's Day)

Volunteers are needed to organize the Fyrework Finisher, which is scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 27th. If you would like to help, please contact the FLA office. More info TBA

2023 FLSC Kid’s Fishing Derby to be held on Saturday July 1, 2023 with sign up starting at 8:30 am The derby is free and it's open to residents and their families. Registration is at 8:30am and fishing starts at 9:00am. Prizes and lunch (hot dogs, brats, chips, water/soda, etc.) after.

Reminder, the 1st Annual Fyre Lake Car Show will be held on Saturday September 2nd located at the Swimmers Beach. A food truck will be available that will sell pulled pork, brisket, pulled pork mac N cheese, turkey legs, pulled pork fries, and drinks. Come enjoy the day looking at great cars overlooking the lake, delicious food, and all within the company of your Fyre Lake community friends and family. And don't forget, all donations and proceeds go to a great charity helping kids!

Unfortunately, we had to postpone fireworks this year because of the risk of fire due to the dry weather conditions. However, Fireworks will be displayed Saturday September 2nd, Labor day weekend!

Traveling Hors d'oeuvres Party Please see the following message from Kate Lilley: "I'm excited to announce a new event that will be replacing the Traveling Hor D'oeuvres party this year. Dig your favorite Hawaiian shirt out of your closet and call the babysitter because in lieu of the THP, we will be hosting an end of summer Lakeside Luau at Swimmers Beach on September 9 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.    It has been difficult to get people to volunteer to be a host house for the THP in the past, so our hope is that this eliminates any pressure to host and gives everyone a chance to come together for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, games, and music to bid the summer farewell.    Some alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as hor d'oeuvres will be provided, but we welcome any food or drink donations! If you'd like to donate…

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Don't forget that there will be a Lakeside Luau this Saturday down at Swimmer's Beach from 6pm to 9pm! Some alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as hor d'oeuvres will be provided, but feel free to bring your own to share (no glass though please). So call the babysitter and come out to meet and visit with your neighbors!