Come out to Watseka's Old Courthouse Museum from 4-7 pm to enjoy a delicious cod fish sandwich and tartar sauce, chips, and a drink!  Whether you prefer carry-out or to eat on the grounds, it will be delicious either way.

Cash or checks only - proceeds support the Iroquois County Historical Society and the Old Courthouse Museum.

Friday, October 1st from 8 - 5

Saturday, October 2nd from 8 - 3

If you would like to register your sale, pleas MAIL your name, item infromation/description of your sale, address, and $10 registration fee to :

Chenoa 4th of July Association

PO Box 84

Chenoa, IL 61726

Deadline to register your sale is September 24th.

Any questions, please contact Crystal Semmerling at (815) 419 - 8095 or visit Chenoa 4th of July Facebook page.

Come join in the fun at the Harvest Daze Fall Festival Pumpkin Contest!  The theme is 'Fun with Pumpkins' - you can either carve or paint, we're just celebrating all the creative ideas!

Winners are chosen for youth, adult, and organizational/group entries.

Register before 4:00 pm on Friday, October 1.  Pumpkin set-up is from 8:00 - 10:00 am on Saturday, October 2. Pick up a registration form and complete rules at the Old Courthouse Museum in Watseka, or register online at www.iroquoiscountyhistoricalsociety.com/pumpkincontest2021.

There is no charge to participate.

Sponsored by: Iroquois County Genealogical Society

(815) 432 - 3730

Pack a sack lunch and join us at the Pontiac Public Library for a free movie viewing in the Library Theater!

Friday, October 1st from 8 - 5

Saturday, October 2nd from 8 - 3

If you would like to register your sale, pleas MAIL your name, item infromation/description of your sale, address, and $10 registration fee to :

Chenoa 4th of July Association

PO Box 84

Chenoa, IL 61726

Deadline to register your sale is September 24th.

Any questions, please contact Crystal Semmerling at (815) 419 - 8095 or visit Chenoa 4th of July Facebook page.

Come join in the fun at the Harvest Daze Fall Festival Pumpkin Contest!  The theme is 'Fun with Pumpkins' - you can either carve or paint, we're just celebrating all the creative ideas!

Winners are chosen for youth, adult, and organizational/group entries.

Register before 4:00 pm on Friday, October 1.  Pumpkin set-up is from 8:00 - 10:00 am on Saturday, October 2. Pick up a registration form and complete rules at the Old Courthouse Museum in Watseka, or register online at www.iroquoiscountyhistoricalsociety.com/pumpkincontest2021.

There is no charge to participate.

Sponsored by: Iroquois County Genealogical Society

(815) 432 - 3730

It's time for a Celebration - A 25 Year Anniversary Celebration that is!  Thanks to loyal customers who have been through many changes with us over the years. It's time to celebrate this great milestone!

On Thursday October 7 we will celebrate from 9am - 7pm with refreshments and drawings.  From 4pm-7pm we will enjoy 'Cheers to 25 Years' with sip and shop!

Thank you for supporting us on this adventure; hope to see you Thursday, October 7.

Come visit for shopping, chocolate, and discounts at the Fairbury location!

(815) 692 - 4210

Carry-out and delivery available

Biscuits & sausage gravy/scrambled eggs

Pancakes/sausage/eggs

Sausage/Egg Biscuit

7 - 11 am

Coffee, milk, and juice

Donations accepted

Calling all chocolate lovers!
As you travel around to each of the Specialty Shops this coming weekend you will find a chocolate treat at each check-out area!
This means check out an item and get free chocolate!

This weekend is the Chocolate Frenzy! Stop by each of the participating Specialty Shops for a chocolate treat!

Come visit for shopping, chocolate, and discounts at the Fairbury location!

(815) 692 - 4210

Carry-out and delivery available

Biscuits & sausage gravy/scrambled eggs

Pancakes/sausage/eggs

Sausage/Egg Biscuit

7 - 11 am

Coffee, milk, and juice

Donations accepted

Calling all chocolate lovers!
As you travel around to each of the Specialty Shops this coming weekend you will find a chocolate treat at each check-out area!
This means check out an item and get free chocolate!

This weekend is the Chocolate Frenzy! Stop by each of the participating Specialty Shops for a chocolate treat!

Come spend an afternoon touring the murals of Pontiac by trolley with an experienced guide while supporting the United Way of Livingston County!

Cost is $30 per person - price includes lunch at DeLongs', the trolley tour, and a beverage tasting.

Date: Saturday, October 9

Times: 

1:30 - Lunch at DeLongs'

3:00 - Trolley Tour

5:00 - Beverage tasting

To purchase tickets, contact the United Way of Livingston County:

Deb Howard

uw_livco@outlook.com

(815) 844-9054

Operation Snowball Livingston County is looking to add high school students to their staff team that is ready to make a difference in their communities or those that simply want to meet new people and have some healthy fun. Trainings are at IHR Counseling Services.

Appointments: To donate, please contact Donita Hargitt at (815) 692-3452 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 61179 to locate the drive. You may also call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401 to schedule an appointment. Masks and appointments are required.

Donor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401.

Donors who last gave blood on or before 8/17/21 are eligible to give at this drive.

All donors will receive a voucher for either a Retro Style T-Shirt or a $5 Gift Card redeemable at Amazon, Target, Starbucks, Lowe’s, or Walmart!!

Head over to Watseka Public Library for a Halloween party with an optional make-and-take Halloween craft!

All kids ages 12-17 come and get your paint on! As well as colored pencils, crayons, and more for you to create your own works of art! Have a light snack, enjoy your friends, and hang out! This is a FUN opportunity to try your hand at all sorts of artistic mediums! Register today! (815)432-3931

Cost $20 per person

Come join us for a decorative fall art craft class!

Sign up is required. Call the Watseka Public Library at: 815-432-4544

Looking for great deals?  Visit the Flanagan Fall Sales from October 14 - 16!  Each host will choose their times.  Maps and list are available at Casey's, Bart's, and the Flanagan Post Office.

Operation Snowball Livingston County is looking to add high school students to their staff team that is ready to make a difference in their communities or those that simply want to meet new people and have some healthy fun. Trainings are at IHR Counseling Services.

Drive out to the Watseka Community High School for a FREE Love Local To-Go Bag filled with fun stuff for the family from our local area businesses!
(while supplies last)

Staying in your vehicle is optional, but not necessary.

WACC FFA will be selling porkburgers at this event!

Looking for great deals?  Visit the Flanagan Fall Sales from October 14 - 16!  Each host will choose their times.  Maps and list are available at Casey's, Bart's, and the Flanagan Post Office.

Join us for a festival of Fall and Halloween activities for the whole family. Dress in costume to be entered in the costume contest. Register at the Library or call (815) 844-7229.

Come and have fun at the Lego Land for all ages and FREE!

See one of the last remaining pre-civil war homes in Pontiac! Get a glimpse of life in Pontiac circa 1858 and learn about some local history.

Looking for great deals?  Visit the Flanagan Fall Sales from October 14 - 16!  Each host will choose their times.  Maps and list are available at Casey's, Bart's, and the Flanagan Post Office.

Operation Snowball Livingston County is looking to add high school students to their staff team that is ready to make a difference in their communities or those that simply want to meet new people and have some healthy fun. Trainings are at IHR Counseling Services.

Join us for our 1st annual Family Fall Festival at the Forrest Public Library!

-Games and Crafts will be available
-Stories at both 5:30 and 6:30
-Family-friendly costumes are welcome but not required

Operation Snowball Livingston County is looking to add high school students to their staff team that is ready to make a difference in their communities or those that simply want to meet new people and have some healthy fun. Trainings are at IHR Counseling Services.

Come join us at Watseka Park District Soccer Fields on Saturday, October 23rd for:

Chili Cook-Off, Craft and Food Vendors

Mr. Magic-Tom Patton, Face Painting, Games, Demonstrations

Costume Parade (Register at 3:30)

Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce 'Trunk or Treat Event'

Mobile Escape Room (Reserve Tickets Today!'

Dance Exhibition, Pumpkin Contest

*Free admission, items and food for sale. For info, call (815)432-3931

The Blue Ribbon Kids 4-H Club invites everyone to come to their annual Lighted Trail event on Saturday, October 23 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in Octavia Park, Colfax.

The Colfax Fire Department and Village of Colfax will be providing dinner in the large pavilion so stop and get something to eat!  Pulled pork, hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be provided.

If you've been collecting plastic bottle caps and lids, we would love for you to bring them that evening - we are so close to having enough for our second set of benches!

 It's a beautiful day to share that we will be having an Operation Snowflurry event in October!! This event is for 4th & 5th graders in the county and will take place at IHR Counseling Services. This event will be full of fun, learning, growth, and so much more!

4:00-6:30 PM -

Hayrack rides, music, scavenger hunt, photo ops, pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, kids games, inflatables, craft vendors, food vendors

4:00-6:00 PM- Trunk or Treating

6:15 PM- Line Up for Costume Parade

6:30-7:00 PM Costume Parade+Contest (inside Vermillion Players Building)

SPECIAL APPEARANCES by Micky and Minnie Mouse, Chase from Paw Patrol, Papi from Trolls, and Spiderman!

Admission is free! *Donations will be accepted* 

Happy Halloween! Come and enjoy an open house, bake sale, crafts for kids, refreshments, and treat bags!

All are welcome to set up a trunk display. Please contact Sarah @ 815-641-8243 if you plan on setting up. 1st and 2nd place prizes awarded!

Head over to Sheldon from 4-6 pm for a trunk or treat event!

Sign up happening now! Message Sheldon TIES on Facebook to register to set up a trunk and hand out goodies to the children!

Outdoor event: Everyone is welcome!

Sponsored by: Sheldon TIES