The Jacksonville Area Genealogical and Historical Society will hold it's annual Christmas Dinner at Hamilton's Fireside Room on Thursday, Dec 4, 2003 at 6:30 pm. Dr. E. C. Bone and Theresa Schroeder will present the program ''Civil War Medicine''. The public is invited to attend. Reservations are required and must be made before Nov 27 by calling 217-245-5911 or stopping by the society library. Library hours are Monday thru Friday 10am to 4pm.