Community
Blandinsville
SATURDAYS 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!
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.
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.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH VFW Post 1422 Hosts Cruise-In 5-9pm at the Bushnell VFW. Come and enjoy a steak dinner, great tunes and play some bags! Music provided by DJ Odie. A fun night of casual fun.
SATURDAY, JULY 4 Timberview Lake Vendor Show
from 12-7:30pm. We will have vendors, camping, fishing, swimming, friends and Fireworks! Call to make reservations at 309-772-3609. If you are interested in being a vendor, complete the vendor form on the Timberview Lakes Campground Facebook page
Colchester MOST FRIDAYS Lake Exploration Pontoon Program
enjoy beautiful Lake Argyle while taking a relaxing morning pontoon boat ride on the lake as we watch for wildlife. Life
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jackets, binoculars and field guides will be available, or you’re welcome to bring your own. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to 6 participants.Please email Bridget.
[email protected] or call (309)776-3422 for more information or to register.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 “Arts in Nature” painting classes from 10am-12pm at the Argyle Lake State Park’s visitor center shelter. Class instructor and West Prairie Elementary Art instructor, Jennifer Cordell, will share her passion for painting while instructing participants in creating a nature painting.
Cost is $20, all materials and supplies will be provided. Class is limited to the first 20 people. Please register by calling 309776-3422 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.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Colchester Zip Code Day Colchester is celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime day with bounce houses, food trucks, shopping with local small businesses, music, games and more at the Prairie. Share in the town picture at 6:23 p.m. near Colchester Fire Station 2. Food trucks will open for lunch and main festivities start at 4 p.m. There are t-shirts for sale to help support the day - info available on the Colchester Zip Code Day Facebook page or contact The Scrapbook Nook in Colchester. Stay up-to-date on the event Facebook page.
4TH THURSDAY OF MONTH New Illinois meetings
at 7pm at the Colchester Lions Club
Industry
JUNE 19-21 Industry Pinhook Days quaint family-friendly festival features musical entertainment, a penny carnival, food and crafts vendors, a Parade, Pancake Breakfast, and much more. Learn more at industrypinhookdays. com
Macomb
THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS Macomb Farmers Market in Chandler Park every Thursday & Saturday morning from 8 am to 12 Noon. A wide array of fresh locally grown produce, plants, & flowers; local farm-raised honey & eggs; homemade baked goods, jellies, jams, & syrups; gourmet popcorn & other tasty snacks; personal care products & hand-crafted goods made by local artisans & artists; and much more! SNAP & LINK Match accepted by eligible vendors. On-site knife & blade sharpening and free live music on Saturday mornings.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9 MDH Community Pharmacy Brown Bag event at the Old Dairy from 8am-12pm. For more information check out the MDH Facebook page.
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.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Silvie’s Ride Against Child Abuse
held in memory of Silven “Silvie” Yocum whom tragically died as a result of domestic violence at the age of five. Silvie’s Ride event begins with a breakfast at the Elks Lodge, which is open to the public, from 7-10 a.m. Registration will be held from 8-10 a.m. Any type of motor vehicle – motorcycle, car, truck – is welcome to participate in the 165-mile, six-hour ride. Follow the event at facebook.com/SilviesRideAgainstChildAbuse for more information on costs and t-shirt orders.
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 25-28 Macomb Heritage Days
an annual family friendly event since 1982 featuring nationally recognized music artists across three days on the Pepsi Main Stage, numerous food trucks and vendors, a Beer & Cocktail Garden, American Banner’s exciting Carnival Midway, free pony rides & petting zoo, Friends of the Library Book Sale, arts & crafts vendors, the Bob Anstine Memorial Parade, the John Bliven Memorial Run and more! See details on page 10 or visit macombheritagedays.com or facebook.com/macombheritagedays.
Plymouth
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 5th Annual Combat Veterans Fundraiser
Join the local Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Fundraiser on the square in Plymouth on Saturday, June 13. There will be a car/bike show, food trucks all day, 50/50 raffles and The Long Hard Ride will be playing live music from 4-8pm! $20 entry fee for car/bike show, registration from 10am-12:30pm, awards at 3pm for the top 2 places in each class.
