Around the Area: Calendar of events for week of June 17-24
FRIDAY
June 17
PONTIAC
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Salvation Army Food Pantry is open for inside patronage.
PONTIAC
9-11 a.m. — First Baptist Church Food Pantry patrons now may enter the food pantry and receive their items. Those who are not vaccinated are asked to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
FORREST
8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Forrest spring town-wide garage sales from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maps available at Casey's.
PONTIAC
7:30 p.m. — Vermillion Players present Footloose! The first play of the summer series at Chautauqua Park since 2019. Doors open at 7 p.m.
SATURDAY
June 18
FAIRBURY
7-11 a.m. — The VFW Auxiliary 9789 in Fairbury will be serving breakfast on June 18 between 7-11 a.m. The menu includes biscuits and gravy, pancakes and sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, milk and juice. Carryouts and deliveries will be available by calling 815-692-4210 any time after 7 a.m. on the day of the breakfast. Donations will be accepted.
PONTIAC
9 a.m.- Evening — The 3rd Saturday Vintage Market from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic Homes open 1-3 p.m., Waldmire Road Yacht open for tours 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Cruise Night. Roads will be closed around the square for the Cruise Night beginning at 3 p.m.
FAIRBURY
11 a.m.-4 p.m. — The Fairbury Freedom Festival, sponsored by the Fairbury Echoes Museum, will be held in Marsh Park on June 18 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with food and entertainment. There will be music by The Twin City Brass Quintet and the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Ban, food, exhibits and antique cars.
PONTIAC
10 a.m.-Noon — Livingston County Food Pantry will be open — drive-thru only.
FORREST
8 a.m.-Noon — Forrest spring town-wide garage sales from 8 a.m. to noon. Maps available at Casey's.
PONTIAC
11 a.m.-1 p.m. – First Presbyterian Church of Pontiac will host a free Drive-Thru Chili Lunch.
PONTIAC
7:30 p.m. — Vermillion Players present Footloose! The first play of the summer series at Chautauqua Park since 2019. Doors open at 7 p.m.
SUNDAY
June 19
PONTIAC
7:30 p.m. — Vermillion Players present Footloose! The first play of the summer series at Chautauqua Park since 2019. Doors open at 7 p.m.
MONDAY
June 20
GOVERNMENT
City, county and state government offices will be closed June 20 for observing the Juneteenth holiday.
PONTIAC
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Salvation Army Food Pantry is open for inside patronage.
PONTIAC
Noon-2 p.m. — Christian Fellowship of Pontiac Food Pantry open, 715 W. Lincoln Ave.
FAIRBURY
7 p.m. — A closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous will be held at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fairbury. Call Dan at 815-573-2372 with questions.
PONTIAC
7 p.m. — Pontiac City Council meets at Eagle Theater.
TUESDAY
June 21
PONTIAC
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Salvation Army Food Pantry is open for inside patronage.
FORREST
3 p.m. — Wiggle Worms story hour at 3 p.m. for children K-2nd grade at the Forrest Public Library.
WEDNESDAY
June 22
FAIRBURY
8 a.m.-Noon — Farmers Market on the front patio at Fairview Haven from 8 a.m. to noon (or until sold out!). Locally grown fresh produce and more.
PONTIAC
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Salvation Army Food Pantry is open for inside patronage.
FORREST
10 a.m. — Rise and Shine story time at 10 a.m. at the Forrest Public Library.
PONTIAC
1-3 p.m. — First Baptist Church Food Pantry patrons now may enter the food pantry and receive their items. Those who are not vaccinated are asked to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
PONTIAC
1-3 p.m. — Livingston County Food Pantry will be open — drive-thru only.
CHATSWORTH
5-7 p.m. — Chatsworth Sons of the American Legion is partnering with B&B Hickory Smoke Barbeque for dinner on Wednesday, June 22. The menu includes pulled pork, beef brisket, chicken leg quarters, potato salad, coleslaw and baked beans. There are three different homemade BBQ sauces. The cost is $25 with dine-in and carryout options available. Questions? Call 815-635-3594.
PONTIAC
7 p.m. — Wednesday Hour of Prayer at First Presbyterian Church of Pontiac.
THURSDAY
June 23
PONTIAC
9-10 a.m. — Jesus and Me Story time will take place every Thursday from 9-10 a.m. for children — toddlers to age 10 — at First Baptist Church at the pavilion at 515 N. Ladd St. There will be stories and crafts.
PONTIAC
Noon-3 p.m. — St. Mary's Food Pantry, 401 E. Water St., is open to Livingston County residents from noon to 3 p.m. for inside pickup. 815-844 3663.
PONTIAC
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Salvation Army Food Pantry is open for inside patronage.
FRIDAY
June 24
PONTIAC
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Salvation Army Food Pantry is open for inside patronage.
PONTIAC
9-11 a.m. — First Baptist Church Food Pantry patrons now may enter the food pantry and receive their items. Those who are not vaccinated are asked to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
This article originally appeared on Pontiac Daily Leader: Around the Area calendar of events for week of June 17-24
