Raleigh Days

11/24/2025

85 plates were made at the Raleigh Senior appreciation dinner today. We would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped make this possible. May this season fill our hearts with peace, kindness, and renewed strength. Blessings to all from the Raleigh Days Committee.

11/21/2025

Thank you troop 8295 Galatia/Eldorado Girl Scouts for your donation to the Raleigh Blessing Box!

11/12/2025

The Raleigh Days Committee would like to invite all Raleigh Village and Township seniors to our Annual Raleigh Senior Appreciation Dinner
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Time: Noon to 2:00
Location: Raleigh Community Center
Delivery available for shut-ins: We will happily deliver a meal to your home. Please call Charlotte Brown at 618-841-9124.

10/19/2025

Raleigh Days Trunk or Treat
Fri, Oct 31st from 6-8
Visit Charlottes Kitchen at Franks n Stein. Hotdogs, Rootbeer, and spooktacular treats!

10/14/2025

Trunk or Treat
Friday, Oct 31 2025
Raleigh Community Center
6:00 to 8:30
Hosted by the Raleigh Days Committee

09/20/2025

It’s Fall y’all! The Raleigh Days Committee will be meeting Thursday, September 25th 6pm, at the Raleigh Community Center. We will be discussing our upcoming Trunk or Treat (Oct 31) and Senior Thanksgiving Appreciation Dinner (Nov 23). We would love to see new volunteers join us! Call Charlotte Brown for additional information. 618-841-9124.

08/21/2025

Raleigh residents: did you know there is a blessing box in town? 14 E Lincoln Street. Take what you need, leave what you can:

This box is stocked with non-perishable food items, and it’s there for anyone in need. Whether you're going through a tough time or just need a little extra support—please take what you need.
If you’re able to give, please leave what you can to help others in our neighborhood.
Together, we can make sure no one goes hungry. ❤️
Let’s support each other—one meal, one act of kindness at a time.

05/12/2025

Raleigh Village Meeting tonight at 7. Meet your new village president and trustees. Raleigh Community Center.

04/04/2025

Very excited to see the village board changes for our community. Please note the meeting change for the village to tomorrow at 12. Active presence in these meetings is so important.

03/16/2025

To the Raleigh Village Residents! Please remember to vote. As most of you may know, I have spent the last 40 years living in the Raleigh Township, providing community outreach with the Raleigh Days Committee. I feel confident that this would be an asset to the village.

02/22/2025

Betty Cathlene Parks, 93, resident of Raleigh passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Ferrell Hospital. Cathlene was born October 8, 1931 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Fred and Iva Dodd. She married James Edwin Parks who preceded her in death on July 13, 2016. Cathlene worked for the Raleigh Township for 40 years, was Village Clerk for many years, groomed dogs and played the piano at Mt. Pleasant Social Brethren and Raleigh Baptist Churches for several years. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and her flower gardens. She was a member at Star Church. Cathlene is survived by three nephews: Larry (Cathy) Parks of Eldorado, Ronnie (Janet) Parks of Raleigh, Steve Vineyard of North Carolina, a niece; Vickie (Tom) Ray of North Carolina and several great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by an infant daughter: Jetta Kay Parks, a sister: Norma Stehr and a nephew: Bob Parks. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm Monday, February 24, 2025 at Colonial Terrace Funeral Home with Rev. T.W. Norman officiating. Visitation will be Monday 11:00 am. until service time. Burial will be in Raleigh Masonic Cemetery. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family via the website

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