Up and Coming

Wednesday, Feb. 7

• Biscuits and gravy breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m., Helia Healthcare of Benton, 1310 Mark Franklin Drive; free for seniors 55 and older.

• Catfish dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Benton Elks Lodge, 167 Industrial Park Road; all-you-can-eat meal, $8.95.

• Story time, 10 a.m., Benton Public Library, 502 S. Main St.

Thursday, Feb. 8

• Link Card application sign-up, 9 a.m. to noon, Ministry for the Broken Hearted Food Pantry, 201 W. Market St., Christopher; (618) 927-0202.

• Chamber Board meeting, 8 to 9 a.m., Benton/West City Chamber of Commerce office, 211 N. Main St., Benton.

Friday, Feb. 9

• Royalton Valentine Dinner, 5:30 p.m. until food is gone, Royalton City Hall; all food provided, bring only your appetite and $5 donation; proceeds benefit children's playground equipment; (618) 201-1948.

• Facts and Snacks, 10 a.m., Heritage Woods of Benton, 1305 Bailey Lane; free presentation by WSIL TV 3 meteorologist Jim Rasor; (618) 439-9431.

• Chili lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 203 W. Church St., Benton; hosted by United Methodist Men; chili, drink and dessert, $5; (618) 435-4642.

• Cooking for Couples, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., RLC Student Center, room 103, main campus in Ina; learn how to work together in the kitchen; $50 per student covers all costs; for ages 20 and older.

• Fish dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Benton American Legion, 311 S. Main St.; $10 per plate.

Saturday, Feb. 10

• Valentine's Day Party, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Benton Civic Center, 414 W. Hudelson St.; dancing, music by David Slater, food, desserts, drinks; $30 per person, $60 per couple; bentonciviccenter.com.

• Cat Daddy'O, 7 p.m., The Hop Brewery, 203 W. Market St., Christopher; live entertainment featuring electric blues; (866) 724-4677

• Legos at the Library, 10 a.m. to noon, Benton Public Library, 502 S. Main St.

Sunday, Feb. 11

• Valentine's Dinner, noon to 2 p.m., Logan Community Center, 6612 1st East St., Logan; chicken and dumplings, corn or green beans, salad, roll, dessert and drink; $7; carryouts available.

Monday, Feb. 12

• Open house, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., USDA Service Center, 711 N. Du Quoin St., Benton; annual Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District open house and director election; (618) 438-4021, ext. 3.

Tuesday, Feb. 13

• Mardi Gras celebration, 11:30 a.m., Heritage Woods of Benton, 1305 Bailey Lane; free lunch, prizes; (618) 439-9431.

• Alzheimer's presentation, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Benton Public Library, 502 S. Main St.; "Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease," (618) 438-7511.

• Jeanita Spillman and the Encore Band, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Gwyn-Wynn Senior Citizens Center, Benton; (618) 218-4676.

• Pre-K story time, 10 to 11 a.m., West Frankfort Public Library, 402 E. Poplar St.

Wednesday, Feb. 14

• Stitch Together, 9 a.m. to noon, West Frankfort Public Library, 402 E. Poplar St.; bring your latest stitching project (knitting, crocheting, sewing).

Thursday, Feb. 15

• Fire and Ice Winter Dance, 5 to 7 p.m., Heritage Woods of Benton, 1305 Bailey Lane; free dinner and dance; come dance with Benton Fire Department; entertainment by Mobile- MusicMan DJ; (618) 439-9431.

• Business After Hours, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Helia Healthcare of Benton, 1310 Mark Franklin Drive; tours, staff meet-and-greet, refreshments; (618) 663-4610.

• Library Book Club, 1 p.m., Benton Public Library, 502 S. Main St.; this month's selection is "Family Tree" by Susan Wiggs; (618) 438-7511.

• Adult Color Group, 9 a.m. to noon, West Frankfort Public Library, 402 E. Poplar St.; all materials provided, but participants may bring their own.

Friday, Feb. 16

• Joe Diffie in Concert, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Benton Civic Center, 414 W. Hudelson St.; $22-$35; Z-100 Radio and Benton Civic Center donating percentage of proceeds to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; bentonciviccenter.com.

• Third-Friday Music, 7 to 10 p.m., Pheasant Hollow Winery, 14931 Illinois 37; Whittington; local musicians playing; no cover charge, light snacks provided; (618) 629-2302.

Sunday, Feb. 18

• Annual youth chili supper, 5 to 8 p.m., Grace Baptist Fellowship, 5665 Illinois 37 S., Benton; chili, hot dogs, chips, drinks; fundraiser for youth group to go to Nashville, Tenn., for Mission-Fuge.

Monday, Feb. 19

• Estate planning seminar, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Benton Public Library, 502 S. Main St.; free; (618) 200-4242.