Around the Area: Calendar of events for week of May 28-June 4
SATURDAY
May 28
PONTIAC
10 a.m.-Noon — Livingston County Food Pantry will be open — drive-thru only.
SOFTBALL
11 a.m. — Woodland vs. Newark at Class 1A Dwight Sectional final
SUNDAY
May 29
ROOKS CREEK
2:15 p.m. — Rooks Creek Cemetery will be the site of 138th Rooks Creek Memorial Day Service on Sunday, May 29. The service will begin at 2:15 p.m. with the military salute in the cemetery taking place at 3 p.m. Rooks Creek Cemetery is located on Illinois 116 west of Pontiac.
MONDAY
May 30
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.
SOFTBALL
11 a.m. — Class 2A Olivet Nazarene Supersectional; Class 1A Illinois Wesleyan Supersectional
TUESDAY
May 31
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 1
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.
FAIRBURY
6 p.m. — Fairbury City Council meets at City Hall.
PONTIAC
7 p.m. — Wednesday Hour of Prayer at First Presbyterian Church of Pontiac.
THURSDAY
June 2
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.
PONTIAC
9-10 a.m. — Jesus and Me Storytime 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.
FRIDAY
June 3
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.
BASEBALL
3 p.m. — Class 2A state semifinal, Peoria
SOFTBALL
10 a.m. — Class 1A state semifinal, Peoria
5:30 p.m. — Class 2A state semifinal, Peoria
SATURDAY
June 4
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.
BASEBALL
Class 2A state final —third place, 1 p.m., championship, 3:30 p.m.
SOFTBALL
Class 1A state final — third place, 9 a.m., championship, 11:30 a.m.
Class 2A state final —third place, 1 p.m., championship, 3:30 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Pontiac Daily Leader: Around the Area: Calendar of events for week of May 28-June 4
