Blandinsville
TUESDAY After School Program Blandinsville First Christian Church After School Program for Kindergarten through High School students from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
SATURDAYS Life Skills Program Blandinsville First Christian Church Life Skills Program for 5th grade through High School students from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon on the third Saturday of each month.
Story Hour and Crafts Saturdays at The Blandinsville-Hire Library at 10 AM.
Snacks will be available. Check out the many new kids and young adult books. Spend some time at the library and take a book home to read!
SUNDAY Youth Group Blandinsville First Christian Church Youth Group for 5th grade through High School students from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
Bushnell
WEDNESDAYS Story time at the Bushnell library each Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 at the Bushnell Public Library. We will have snacks, story, crafts, and playtime.
SATURDAY, MAY 9 Timberview Campground Vendor Event from 9am-3pm. Yard sale stuff, flea market stuff, house clean out, scentsy, anything you want to sell! $25 set up fee....unlimited space!! Call 309-772-3609 MAY 14 Kindergarten Screening
Students entering kindergarten in Fall 2026 who will turn five on or before Sept. 1, and who are not currently enrolled in BPC Preschool, are invited to attend the BPC Kindergarten Screening held from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at BPC Elementary. To make an appointment, call (309) 772-9464. During the event, students and families will tour the kindergarten classrooms and meet teachers.
MONDAY, JUNE 1-JUNE 4 Vacation Bible School
The Bushnell Area Ministerial Association Combined VBS, “Illumination Station”, will be held at Bushnell Stage Park. Kids who have turned 3 through those who have completed 5th grade are invited to join each evening starting with a meal at 5:30pm, with learning, crafts, games and activities from 6 to 8pm. Register at www.checkrow.com/vbs.
Colchester
SATURDAY, MAY 23 remove nonnative plants from the woods Come and spend a few hours outdoors helping the Friends of Argyle and park staff remove nonnative plants from the woods at Argyle from 1:30-3:30pm. Litter collecting is an option for younger volunteers. Tools and gloves will be provided or bring your own. Meet at the park visitor center for supplies. For more information or to register as a volunteer for this event, call the park visitor center at (309)776-3422.
MAY 28 - MAY 30 All Town Yard Sale To add your address, days and hours to the list contact Jeanne Biswell at 309-333-0607 or [email protected] Send Calendar events to [email protected]
4TH THURSDAY OF MONTH New Illinois meetings
at 7pm at the Colchester Lions Club
Macomb
FRIDAY, MAY 8 McDonough County Retired Teachers all retired teachers and staff are invited to the last meeting of this school year. Meeting is at Trinity Lutheran Church at 123 S. Campbell starting at 9:00 am with speaker, Julie Terstriep, talking about “Camp Ellis - Western Illinois’ Contribution to WWII.” We hope you will join us. Coffee will be available.
FRIDAY, MAY 8-SUNDAY, MAY 10 Conner Family Amusements
at Spoon River College Outreach Center parking lot in Macomb Friday, May 8-Sunday, May 10 providing carnival rides, games, food and “Just good clean family fun”. Armbands are available all 3 days.
SATURDAY, MAY 9 Macomb Farmers Market from 8:00 a.m. to Noon in Chandler Park. Come shop for locally grown produce; locally raised eggs & meat; ready-to-eat local homemade baked goods, honey, flavored popcorn, breakfast & lunch sandwiches, & more; personal care products and handcrafted goods & gifts made by local artisans & artists; on-site expert knife & blade sharpening; and more!
New Macombopoly Sculpture Reveal Don’t miss the unveiling of Uncle Pennybags AKA Mr. Monopoly on May 9th (Lizzie Magie’s birthday) at 10am at the northeast corner of Macomb’s Downtown Courthouse Square.
Afterwards, stroll through Macomb’s historic Downtown Courthouse Square and play a game of Macombopoly! Just download the FREE app from eAtlas to get started.
SUNDAY, MAY 10 Mother’s Day Brunch at Hy-Vee Treat Mom to a delicious and relaxing brunch she truly deserves from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a special Mother’s Day spread the whole family will love.
Muffins with Mom on Mother’s Day from noon -5pm at Crafty Coop, 206 N. Lafayette St. a special event designed to slow down, connect, and create something meaningful together. Enjoy complimentary muffins, juice, and milk with your visit while you settle in for a relaxed pottery painting experience. Moms receive free studio fees all day as our way of celebrating her TUESDAY, MAY 12 YFC Open House Cook-Out
5 to 7 pm at the Youth for Christ building (located at 1224 Maple Ave. in Macomb). Serving free burgers, brats, hotdogs, chips, & more to say thank you to all of the people who make YFC happen and introduce new people to the ministry! Invite a friend and come see what we 1re all about at Youth for Christ.
MAY 15 & 16 American Legion poppy days Macomb American Legion poppy days May 15&16 at various locations in Macomb SATURDAY, MAY 16 Destination 6 Live Pro Wrestling presents Blood on the Dance Floor on May 16. Doors open at 5:15pm for VIP, 5:30pm for General Admission and the show starts at 6pm. VIP tickets $30, Front Row $25, General $20, Kids 6 & U $10. Tickets available online through cash app or at the Destination 6 Arena. No outside food or alcohol.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 Antiques & Collectibles Club
The Antiques & Collectibles Club of West Central Illinois will meet Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 7-9 pm in the Macomb City Hall Community Room, 232 East Jackson St (enter the east side of the building). Program: Collection Literature - Gary Neuhardt, our presenter, will discuss the valuable information found in the accompanying written literature with our collectibles. This material is often lost but can provide crucial insights about your collectibles. All meetings are open to the public.
SATURDAY, MAY 30 A One Book One Community Festival Event
Macomb Fire Station Safety Tour for Kids-between 2-3pm, Macomb Firefighters will show kids fire safety practices and tour the fire station with the. Guy Huston will read Wombat Said Come In with the kids and give each child or family their own copy of the book. The story is set in Australia during bush fire season.
