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)
JULY 25 Memorial Golf Outing for Goose Buchen The 2nd Annual Memorial Golf Outing for Goose Buchen is July 25, 2026. 3 flights running, 9am 12pm and 3pm. Contact the Clubhouse to register or be a hole sponsor, call, or text 309772-3422. They are looking for donations for raffles and prizes as well.
Colchester
4TH THURSDAY OF MONTH New Illinois meetings
at 7pm at the Colchester Lions Club
SATURDAY, JULY 25 Kayaking at Lake Argyle at 10am or afternoon at 1pm with each outing lasting about 2 hours. Kayaks, paddles and life jackets are provided. 10 adult kayaks and 2 youth (5+) kayaks are available so space is limited. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet near the dam/spillway. Please register by calling 309-7763422 or email [email protected].
Macomb
JULY 2 AND JULY 4 Macomb Farmers Market
from 8:00 a.m. to Noon in downtown Macomb's Chandler Park.
Celebrate the nation's independence with locally grown produce; locally raised eggs & meat; ready-to-eat local homemade baked goods, honey, flavored popcorn, & more; personal care products made locally; hand-crafted goods & gifts made by local artisans & artists; on-site expert knife & blade sharpening; and more!
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.
SATURDAY, JULY 11 YMCA Glow Run at Veterans Park in Macomb. Arrival time 7:30pm, start time 8pm.
Cost is $25/person. Bring your glow gear, wear white or neon and come and walk, jog or run! Everyone is welcome!
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.
SATURDAY, JULY 18 Macomb VFW Post 1921 Golf Outing at Gold Hills Golf Course. 4 person scramble, 9am shotgun start, $240/team. Hole sponsorships available. Register at Gold Hills Golf Course.
THURSDAY, JULY 23 Vocal Ensemble at WIU COFAC Hold Fast, a professional vocal ensemble featuring world premieres by Maryanne Muglia, Alex Berko and Ryan Korell at the WIU COFAC Recital Hall on the WIU campus.
SATURDAY, JULY 25 Free Hogwash Slip N Slide Bash from 1-3pm at the Glenwood Park Shelter. Come and cool off with two 75 foot slip n slides. Free family fun, drinks & giveaways. * To ensure safety, slip N slides are for ages 3 & up only.
