Community Calendar 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, 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 SATURDAY, JULY 11 Fix-A-Bully Bingo Night presented by the McDonough County Humane Society at the Bushnell VFW, 181 E. Hail St. Get ready for a fun-filled night of Bingo with cash prizes, amazing donated goodies, and a delicious meal! Every card played helps launch a new program offering FREE spay and neuter services for bully breeds (no income requirements), just support when it’s needed most.
Food served at 5:30pm, Bingo at 7pm.
SATURDAY, JULY 18 SXS Benefit Ride for the Reid Brewer Splash Park. $20/person with sign in at the Jenny Wren in Bushnell at 10:30am, ride begins at 12 noon.
Jenny Wren will provide sandwiches, chips, water/pop prior to the ride. 50/50 raffle tickets will be sold the day of the ride and directions will also be handed out the day of the ride. (rain or shine unless lightning)
Colchester
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
Macomb
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! For more info, 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.
Proceeds invested in the Macomb Public Library.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Heritage Days Car Show
registration from 8 a.m.-noon, with awards at 4 p.m.. The Car Show is participant judged with special awards and 50/50 drawing with proceeds going towards the Honor Flight. Entry fee is $20.
There will be $100 cash drawings every hour throughout the day starting at 11 a.m. For more information contact Amy Royer 309255-4035 or Justin Royer 309-255-2740.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Airport Breakfast/Fly-In The Macomb Municipal Airport Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, $10/person, provided by the Colchester Lions Club, from 7 a.m.noon at the Macomb Airport, 16190 E. 1300th St., Macomb.
MBA Summer Garden Walk The Macomb Beautiful Association (MBA) is excited to invite the public to their 2026 Summer Garden Walk in conjunction with Macomb Heritage Days events this year. The Walk will be held on Sunday, June 28, from 10am-2pm. There will be ten gardens on the tour, 6 private and 4 public, thanks to homeowner's and organization member's participation.
JULY 2 AND JULY 4 Macomb Farmers Market
from 8 am to Noon in Chandler Park providing 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.
THURSDAYS, JULY 9 Little Lunchers at the Chandler Park Gazebo from 12-1pm on Thursdays 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.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Macomb Feminist Network Summer Social
Annual Summer Social from 4:30-6:00pm at the Old Bailey House, 100 S Campbell Street. All area feminists are invited to attend as guests to enjoy relaxed conversation and learn about the Macomb Feminist Network. Food and drink will be provided. The building is wheelchair accessible.
