Athens Area Daycare -    

217-636-8082

   *DCFS licensed with 20 years experience. Birth to 12 years old. Offering competitive rates. 

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Athens Auction Center -   

102 W. Madison;  Athens,   217-636-9970

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Athens Village Market -     

100 E. Hargrave Street;  217-636-8211

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Athens RV Center -             

RT 29;  Athens,   217-636-8966

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Athens State Bank -           

200 West Street; Athens,   217-636-8214

Website/   www.athensstatebank.com

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"Best Friend" Dog Training

217-891-7916

Website/ www.bestfrienddogtraining.biz

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Bert's Service Station -     

200 E. Hargrave Street; Athens,   217-636-8232

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Casey's General Store and Carry-out Pizza-

710 E. Hargrave Street; Athens,  

Store/  217-636-8685

Pizza/  217-636-7759

Website/ www.caseys.com

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Corner Pub -                        

217-636-7984

#1 Main Street;  Athens, 

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Country Insurance and Financial Services -    Todd O'neil

217-636-7177

101 So. Main Street;  Athens,  

Email/  todd.m.oneill@countryfinancial.com

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Dixon Heating and Air Conditioning -  

217-636-7934

600 Athens Blacktop, Athens,  

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Elsie Computer Technology - 

217-636-7791

Website/  www.elsietech.com

   *Personal computer experts serving the greater Springfield, IL metropolitan area.

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Gear and Guitar Lessons

217-891-4266

Website/ http://www.frankhuston.com

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Longbranch Tavern - 

217-636-8404

144 N. Main Street; Athens,  

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LPS Express, INC. -  

217-636-7683

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Mott and Henning Funeral Home -  

217-636-8212

206 N. Main Street; Athens,  

Website/ www.mottandhenning.com 

Email/  mottandhenning@gcctv.com

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Route 29 Fitness Center - 

217-636-7901

RT 29; Athens, 

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Grant's Homestyle Cafe - 

217-636-8511

201 So. Main Street; Athens, 

   * Eat in or Carry out

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Towne Scoop II  - 

200 N. Main Street;  Athens

   * Open 11:30am to 6:00pm everyday except Wednesdays

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Visions Unlimited Salon and Tanning Center - 

 217-636-7895                                                            

101 N. Main Street;  Athens, 

   * A full service salon

 

Athens Christian Church -  Route 29;   Athens

217-636-8463                           Website/ www.athenschristian.net

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Athens United Methodist Church -  110 W. Jackson Street;  Athens

217-636-8844                          Website/ www.a-cumc.org

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Cantrall United Methodist Church -   9406 Route 29;  Cantrall

217-487-7320                         Website/ www.a-cumc.org

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Holy Family Catholic Church -  Springfield Rd;  Athens

217-636-8238                         Website/ www.dio.org

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Immanuel Lutheran Church -  West Washington Street;  Athens

217-636-8469

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Indian Point United Presbyterian Church -

RR2   Box 51;  Athens

217-636-8132                       Website/ www.hometown.aol.com/ipointpresby/home.html

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New Life Baptist Church - 

Corner of West Street and Jackson Street;  Athens

217-636-8076

 

Athens Area Food Pantry

Location:

Basement of the Athens Laundromat on Main Street.

Contact info:

Athens United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 180
Athens, IL 62613
217-636-8844
aumc@famvid.com

Guidelines:

The Athens Area Food Pantry is a non-profit organization under the direction of the Athens United Methodist Church. It is operated by a board consisting of members from churches within the distribution area. The distribution area is the same as the Athens School District Boundaries.

AAFP was formed in 1993 with the guidance of the Rev. Norman Mendell, and through the generosity of the Rev. Donald Neisler, who allows the pantry to operate out of the basement of the Athens Laundromat on Main Street.

Emergency baskets are available during the month by contacting the United Methodist Church at 636-8844. These baskets are handled on a case-by-case basis and may be referred to AAFP by any local pastor or welfare organization in Menard County. Examples of eligibility are: loss of a job, unexpected medical expenses, a change in size of family, and so on. A family not living within the Athens school district, or who is receiving assistance from another food pantry is not eligible.

AAFP has regular patrons who for a period of time, need assistance on a monthly basis. Regular patrons must complete registration forms. Registration forms can be picked up/dropped off at the AAFP during regular distribution times or at any time at the Athens United Methodist Church. The monthly distribution takes place on the third Saturday of each month from 9:30-10:30 am. In order to receive a basket, the patron must phone- in an order eight days prior to distribution (two Fridays before distribution). The necessary contact information will be given to patrons upon the receipt of a completed registration form.

Food baskets are tailor made to the needs of each family depending on its size, whether there are children, and/or health issues. The goal of AAFP is to provide enough canned and dry goods for each family to survive for one week. However, AAFP depends upon donations to operate, and therefore, our distribution may vary due to donations.

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Cub Scouts -     Website/  www.packsonline.com/il/52/

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Lions Club -     

        The Athens Lion Club was founded in 1987 as a service organization to better the community of Athens. Currently 40 members strong, the organizations main service projects are to provide glasses and hearing aids to those who need financial assistance, as well as, to help build wheel chair ramps in the community.

Meetings:  1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month, 6:30PM at Athens Fire Department.  (Dinner provided)

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Rotary Club -  

Rotary is an opportunity to build lifelong friendships and experience the personal fulfillment of providing volunteer service. An organization of business and professional leaders, Rotary provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and builds goodwill and peace in the world. Today, Rotary flourishes with 31,000 clubs with 1.2 million members who provide community service in virtually every nation in the world.

Origin Of Rotary:
The first Rotary club was organized in 1905 in Chicago, Illinois by Paul Harris, a young lawyer. The name of the new organization was derived from the fact that the original members met in rotation at their places of business. In 1910, the association became international with the formation of a club in Winnipeg, Canada

Rotary Club of Athens:
The Rotary Club of Athens is a community civic club that has a history of over 55 years in Athens. It was established in April of 1949 with 35 members. The Club annually has supported the community with projects and fund raising for various organizations, businesses, and associations in Athens and the surrounding area. We are volunteers of all ages who work to address community and international concerns. For those who would like to be part of an organization that works to improve the quality of life for all people, the Rotary Club invites men and women who are interested.

When & Where Rotary Club Meets:
Every Thursday at 6:00 P.M. at:
Grant's Homestyle Cafe
201 South Main Street
Athens, Illinois 62613

Weekly Meetings:
Our weekly meetings start at 6:00 with a meal and usually end by 7:00 - 7:30 PM, depending what is on our agenda. Both men and women are welcome to join us. You are also welcome to bring a guest to Rotary.

Meals and Dues:
Meal price: from menu
Meals are to paid to Grant's Homestyle Café each week Immediately following the meeting.
Semi-annual dues: $40
The dues paid are used directly for the local Rotary Club, District Dues, and Rotary International Dues. This also pays for a subscription to Rotarian magazine.

Who to Contact:
Anyone interested in coming to one of our meetings or to find out more about Rotary. You can contact us by mail, phone, or e-mail:
Rotary Club of Athens
P.O. Box 421
Athens, Illinois 62613
636-8212
Local email: richeiu@aol.com
National Website: www.rotary.org

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