Events calendar

Learn to Kayak & Canoe with 4H Paddling Spark Club

Willow Slough's JC Murphy Lake

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with the Newton County 4H Paddling Spark Club! Come learn how to paddle a kayak and canoe at Willow Slough's JC Murphy Lake and on the slow moving backwaters of the Kankakee River at LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area. Members will also learn watercraft safety and all about how Fish and Wildlife Areas are managed for water recreation.  Register at https://paddlingsparkclub.4honline.com

Summer Reading Program 2024 Kick-off Party

Watseka Public Library

The 2024 Summer Reading Program will begin on Monday, June 3rd! Join us at the Kick-off party on Monday, June 3rd from 9AM - 5PM. There will be registration prizes, event sign ups, activities, snacks, and more! You cannot sign up for Beanstack and the Summer Reading events before June 3rd.

Trash the T-shirt Contest

Watseka Public Library

Come to the Summer Reading kick-off Party and sign up for the Trash the T-shirt Contest. Summer Reading is open to all ages (even adults!) This year's summer reading theme is Read, Renew, Repeat. Take any old t-shirt and restyle it for this event. You must submit your restyled t-shirt by June 21. Styles will be displayed in the library and prizes will be awarded! Winners will be announced on June 24. This event is open to all ages! You must be registered for the Summer Reading Program on Beanstack to enter.

Vendors - Onarga Independence Celebration

Onarga Durham Park

Onarga Independence Day Celebration is accepting applications for for businesses, crafters etc. to set up booths at this year's Celebration on July 6th. The cost is only $25.00 for businesses & profit organizations. Non-profit is free. Don't miss this great cost-effective opportunity. Visit the Village of Onarga website for applications - http://villageofonarga.com/Permits-Forms.htm

Preschool Story Time - "Summer Time"

Join Ms Maddie for Preschool Story Time! This week's theme is "Summer Time".

Wellness Walk

Cast Park

Enjoy the outdoors as you build healthy habits.  Each Wednesday thru June 12 join the Newton County Extension for a brief wellness lesson and walk around Cast Park in Kentland.  You will begin at the pavilion at 10:30am.  Contact the Newton County Extension Office to register - (219) 474-6081.

Preschool Story Time - "Summer Time"

Watseka Public Library

Join Ms Maddie for Preschool Story Time! This week's theme is "Summer Time".

 

City Wide Garage Sales--Paxton IL

Paxton

PAXTON TOWN WIDE GARAGE SALES

 

29th Annul Oxford Vol Fire Golf Outing

Oak Grove Country Club

The 29th Annual Oxford Volunteer Fire Dept. Golf Outing will be on July 13th.  Registration does include dinner.  Registration is open by 12p & shotgun starts at 1pm.  All proceeds go for equipment, training & gear.  For questions contact the Oxford Fire Department at 765-385-2525 or Oak Grove Country Club at 765-385-2713.   

Kentland Town Wide Yard Sales

Registration forms will be available at Casey's & Murphy's in Kentland until May 31st. You MUST reg to be on the map!. Maps will be available at Casey's & Murphy's the day of the sales! 

Cornerstone Rummage & Bake Sale

Cornerstone Church

Cornerstone Church of Woodland will have their Rummage and Bake Sale Friday, June 7th from 8AM-5PM and Saturday, June 8th from 8AM-12PM. All are welcome! 

Woodland Town-wide Garage Sales

Woodland Illinois

Woodland Town-wide Garage Sales 

Ag in the Classroom + Mock Livestock Auction

Watseka Public Library

Ag in the Classroom will be at the Library on Friday, June 7th to make ice cream with the kids. After that, Rob from RW Property Service will conduct a Mock Livestock Auction at the library. Children under 8 will need a helper. Sign up is required as space is limited. Sign ups will be available during the Summer Reading Kick-off Party on Monday, June 3rd. 

Free Will Donation - Pancake & Sausage Breakfast

Centennial Christian Church

Pancakes, Eggs, & Sausage Breakfast!!

FREE WILL DONATION