Around the Area: Calendar of events for week of Aug. 9-16
TUESDAY
August 9
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
August 10
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
August 11
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.
FAIRBURY
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Friends of Dominy Memorial Library Summer Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the basement of the library (201 S. Third St., Fairbury).
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
August 12
FAIRBURY
7-11 a.m. — VFW Auxiliary Breakfast
PONTIAC
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Salvation Army Food Pantry is open for inside patronage.
FAIRBURY
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Friends of Dominy Memorial Library Summer Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the basement of the library (201 S. Third St., Fairbury).
PONTIAC
9-11 a.m. — First Baptist Church Food Pantry patrons now may enter the food pantry and receive their items.
PONTIAC
7 p.m. — Rockin' at the River Summer Concert Series with The Bashful Youngens at Humiston-Riverside Park Band Shell from 7-9 p.m.
PONTIAC
Aug. 12-23 — Art Walk begins. The Art Center by The Greater Livingston County Arts Council and Downtown Pontiac retailers present their annual Art Walk. Member artists of the GLCAC have donated artwork, which will be sold by silent auction. Each participating business has one or two pieces of art displayed inside for the duration of the walk. A sheet is provided with each piece of art on which to place a bid. There is a suggested value of the artwork but bidding will start at $10 and increase in $5 increments. The Greater Livingston County Arts Council will use the proceeds of this auction to provide an art scholarship for an area student. A list of participating artists and businesses will be available at DowntownPontiacIL.com
SATURDAY
August 13
FORREST
6-10 a.m. — Pancakes/sausage/eggs breakfast to benefit Relay For Life from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Forrest American Legion hall. Adults, $8; children, 6-12, $5; children, 5 and under, free. There will be meat for sale.
PONTIAC
7 a.m.-11 a.m. — Pontiac Farmer's Market, downtown.
FAIRBURY
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Fairbury All Town Garage Sales
FAIRBURY
9 a.m.-Noon — Friends of Dominy Memorial Library Summer Book Sale from 9 a.m. to noon in the basement of the library (201 S. Third St., Fairbury).
PONTIAC
10 a.m.-Noon — Livingston County Food Pantry will be open — drive-thru only.
MONDAY
August 15
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
August 16
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.