Events calendar

Chicken dinner

Milford Christian Church

Fried Chicken, baked potato and salad bar, drinks and desserts meal

Learn to Kayak & CAnoe with 4-H 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

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

Bottle Rockets with Mr. Simpson

Watseka Public Library

Join Mr. Simpson to create your own bottle rocket. Choose between the morning session at 9AM or the afternoon session at 1:30PM. Please bring your own 1 quart or smaller bottle to participate. Ages 5-11, children under 8 should have a helper. Sign up is required as space is limited. Sign ups will start during the Summer Reading Kick-off Party on Monday, June 3rd.

Preschool Story Time - "Dirt"

Watseka Public Library

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

Preschool Story Time - "Dirt"

Watseka Public Library

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

Caregiver Support Group

Watseka Public Library

Watseka Public Library is hosting a Caregiver Support Group held by the Caregiver Advisory Services of Ford and Iroquois county.

Country Theatre Workshop

Country Theatre Workshop

COUNTRY THEATRE WORKSHOP presents their first show for the summer.

Zion United Church - Meet Your Gilman Neighbors

ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

This is your chance to sit down for a FREE meal and visit with your Gilman area neighbors. MENU - Spaghetti with meat sauce or tomato sauce, salad with condiments, garlic bread, dessert (including ice cream) and drink.  Dine in only.  No carry outs.  The church is located at 503 N. Central Street, Gilman, IL  and is handicap accessible.