Community Calendar 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.
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.
JUNE 17 & 18 Tire Round Up for Bushnell residents
at the Bushnell Municipal Complex located at 127 Ludwig St. All residents are encouraged to take this opportunity to drop off standard car, truck, and motorcycle tires. Hours will be 12-6 pm both days. Unfortunately, we will not be accepting oversized, semi, or tractor tires at the time. The cost to the public is free.
Colchester
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 5 &6 Clean up Day split into two days. The North side of town divided by the highway will be picked up on Friday June 5th. The South side of town divided by the highway will be picked up on Saturday June 6th. Bulk pick-up is for residents only, the amount for each residence should not be greater than what could fit in a typical pick-up truck, or something like four bulk items and 20 bags of trash. Please bag all items that can be bagged to help the clean up go swiftly and keep the mess to a minimum.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 “Stargazing at the Park” at Argyle Lake State Park (near Sunset shelter) with hobby astronomist Larry Knicl. Depending on the date, there will be an opportunity to observe planets and the Moon and Mars (June), Mars, Pluto and the Moon (August) and Saturn, Pluto, Neptune and possibly the remnants of the Orionids meteor shower (October). Bring a chair or blanket, insect repellant and a flashlight. For more information call 309-776-3422 or email [email protected].
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Youth Fishing Derby
at Lake Argyle from 9:30-11:30am at the concession/parking area near the lake. Kids can bring their own poles or fishing poles will be available for children to borrow. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes and certificates will be awarded at 11:30am.
4TH THURSDAY OF MONTH New Illinois meetings
at 7pm at the Colchester Lions Club
Macomb
THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS Macomb Farmers Market
from 8 am to Noon in Chandler Park. You will find a wide assortment of fresh locally grown produce, plants, & flowers; local farm-raised honey; homemade baked goods; gourmet popcorn; personal care products & hand-crafted goods made by local artisans & artists; & much more! SNAP & LINK Match accepted by eligible vendors. On-site knife & blade sharpening and free live music on Saturday mornings.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 Movies In the Park - Jumanji
Macomb Park District presents Jumanji at 8:30pm. Paddy's Patties will be set up at Veterans Park ready to feed hungry adventurers before the sun sets. Local food, good vibes, and the kind of service that makes community events work.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Macomb Library Knitting Club
at 10:30am. Share your love of knitting or crocheting with both experienced and beginner crafters. Meet fellow knitters, brush up on skills and learn new techniques. Materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own projects. All levels of experience are welcome.
THURSDAYS, JUNE 11 Little Lunchers Returns
Join the Macomb Park District at the Chandler Park Gazebo from 12-1pm for an afternoon of fun. We are teaming up with our friends at the Macomb Public Library for an engaging story and play time, and the best part? Our sponsors are providing a completely FREE lunch and drinks for the kids! No registration is required—just bring your listening ears and hungry sprouts.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Juneteenth Celebration Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ Juneteenth Celebration will be held from 12-4pm. The celebration will include games, food, raffles, give-aways, entertainment, vendors, crafts, a foam party and FREE haircuts for kids (9am-noon by appointment).
Everyone is welcome! For questions contact Belinda Carr at 309-255-6061.
FRIDAY JUNE 19-MONDAY, JUNE 22 2026 IDNR Free Fishing Days people of any age to fish without a license or stamp for 4 days in June every year.
