Around the Area: Calendar of events for week of June 25-July 2

SATURDAY

June 25

PONTIAC

7 a.m.-11 a.m. — Pontiac Farmer's Market, downtown.

PONTIAC

10 a.m.-Noon — Livingston County Food Pantry will be open — drive-thru only.

CHENOA

10 a.m.-3 p.m. — “Through the Garden Gate” Chenoa Women's Club Garden Walk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Fairbury Pharmacy, Chenoa Pharmacy, Blessings From Above, VerClare Boutique, Crossroads Cafe and The Butler's Pantry. For more information visit the Chenoa's Women's Club on Facebook.

MONDAY

June 27

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.

TUESDAY

June 28

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.

CHENOA

6:30 p.m. — Chenoa City Council meets, City Hall.

WEDNESDAY

June 29

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.

PONTIAC

1-3 p.m. — Livingston County Food Pantry will be open — drive-thru only.

THURSDAY

June 30

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

July 1

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.

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.

SATURDAY

July 2

PONTIAC

7 a.m.-11 a.m. — Pontiac Farmer's Market, downtown.

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

July 4 celebration at The Oaks at River's Edge Golf Course, includes live music from 7-9 p.m. followed by fireworks.