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.
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
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
held Thursday & Saturday mornings from 8 am to Noon in Chandler Park. (No Farmers Market next week, June 25 & 27, because of Heritage Days.) Our vendors provide a wide assortment of fresh locally grown produce, plants, & flowers; local farm-raised honey & eggs; 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. Farmers Markets will resume on July 2nd and July 4th.
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.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Juneteenth Celebration Rescheduled Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ Juneteenth Celebration will be held from 4-8pm. 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.
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.
Open House Ice Cream Social The Western Illinois Museum and the McDonough County Genealogical Society invite the public to an Open House Ice Cream Social on Saturday, June 20, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Western Illinois Museum. Guests can enjoy ice cream, hear live music by guitarist Dan Eilers, explore local history resources, tour the building, meet volunteers and staff, and learn more about the many ways the two organizations work together to make local history accessible and engaging for the community. A suggested $5 donation will be accepted at the door.
MONDAY, JUNE 22 Macomb Fiberarts Guild Meeting Macomb Fiberarts Guild will meet June 22, 11am-12:30 am, at the Macomb City Hall Community Room. ALL WELCOME!
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! Visit macombheritagedays.com or facebook.com/macombheritagedays.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 Members-Only Preview Book Sale Friends of the Library Members-only Preview Book Sale 4 to 6 p.m. at the Library Annex 109 E. Jefferson St. You can join the Friends of the Library on location and get the first 12 books at half price as a perk for membership.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Friends of the Library Book Sale
at the Library Annex, 109 E. Jefferson St. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. under two large tents and in the Annex. A large assortment of children/ youth, and good conditioned adult books are arranged in subject order along with audio books, CDs, DVDs, and LPs.
