Events calendar

St. John, Schwer Sesquicentennial

St. John Lutheran, Scher celebrating 150 years of God's faithfulness

Watseka FFA 8th Annual Auto Show

Watseka Community High School

Watseka FFA Auto Show and Pork Burger/Chop Drive Thru

Creating with Building Bricks 4-H Project

Ford Iroquois Extension Office

Join the Ford and Iroquois 4-H team on Monday, October 13, at Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau in Gilman to learn more about the NEW Creating with Building Bricks 4-H Project! Participants will learn more about the new project area, spend some time building their own creations, and have lots of fun! The workshop cost is $10 and participants will leave with the 4-H curriculum guide. Open to youth in Ford and Iroquois counties and you do NOT have to be in 4-H. Space is limited so don't hesitate to register. Register at  go.illinois.edu/BuildingBricks

If you have questions or need accommodation, please contact Sara Seyfert at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

WPL Preschool Story Time - Little Spot with Harbor House

Watseka Public Library

Join us for a special Preschool Story Time! Ms. Maddie is teaming up with Harbor House to read the "A Little Spot of Emotions" books. No library card required!

Iroquois Community Center Soup Supper

Iroquois Community Center

Soup supper at Iroquois Community Center. 1-5 pm on November 8, 2025.

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment (10/15-12/07)

Review your Medicare choices & receive advice on choosing the best program for you!

WPL Preschool Story Time - Little Spot with Harbor House

Watseka Public Library

Join us for a special Preschool Story Time! Ms. Maddie is teaming up with Harbor House to read the "A Little Spot of Emotions" books. No library card required!

Onarga Blood Drive

Onarga American Legion Post 551 Building

Walk-ins welcome!

Over the Garden Wall Teen Craft Day

Watseka Public Library

Join us for an afternoon of painting and delights! We will be painting vinyl records and watching the autumnal classic Over The Garden Wall. Snacks will be provided. Sign up is required to attend. Please call or stop by the front desk to sign up. Open to ages 13-18.

Topsy Turvy Paint Class

Watseka Park District

This isn't your average paint class. After 10 minutes you switch your canvas with someone else and someone else and someone else. So much fun to get your picture back at the end!

9th Annual Great Mouse Race

9th Annual Great Mouse Race at the Civic Auditorium in Kankakee to benefit the River Valley Special recreation Foundation

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Cole: Pumpkins

Gilman-Danforth District Library

Join us for Preschool Storytime with Mr. Cole: Pumpkins! This Friday, October 17th at 9:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 are welcome! NO LIBRARY CARD NEEDED!

Onarga American Legion Fish Fry

Onarga American Legion Post 551 Building

Enjoy some delicious fish and yummy sides!

Chicken and Fish Fry

Kentland Fire Department