Tony McCombie

7th Annual Tiger 10 Miler Trail Race
2024-09-21 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Byron Forest Preserve, 7993 N River Rd, Byron, IL, 61010, United States
This exciting race will take runners on ten miles of twists, turns, and hills within the Byron Forest Preserve and the more secluded Nardi Equine Prairie. All participants will receive a custom finisher’s medal, shirt and our unique age group awards.
Following the race, the after party will be held at Hairy Cow Brewing Company from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Race participants will kick back and enjoy complementary pizza while awards, cash prizes, and door prizes are distributed
Register here!

Lake Carroll Farmers Market
2024-09-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Lake Carroll, 29-11 Ironwood Drive, Lanark, IL, 61046, United States
This is the last market of the season. There will have meat, produce, clothing, and various other vendors.
Stop on out one last time and support local!

Mallard Fest - Hanover
2024-09-21 09:00 - 21:00 | Hanover, IL, 207 Jefferson St, Hanover, IL, 61041, United States
Stop by Mallard Fest 2024 and help the Hanover Chamber honor the Hanover Volunteer Fire Department for 135 years of service!
Enjoy the parade to kick off the fest and stay for the food, bounce houses, face painting and live music! And to close out the fest there will be fireworks at dusk!

24th Annual Kirkland Fireman's Dance
2024-09-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Kirkland Fire Station, 3891 IL-72, Kirkland, IL, 60146, United States
Join the Kirkland Fire Department for their Annual Firemen’s Dance! Enjoy the 50/50 raffle, auctions, baked goods and of course dancing with live music by Back County Roads.

JCE CO-OP Member Appreciation Day - Savanna
2024-09-23 11:00 - 13:00 | JCE CO-OP, 103 Chicago Ave, Savanna, IL, 61074, United States
Members, join JCE CO-OP for their 2024 Appreciation Days.
Enjoy Pork Chop Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, and Drinks
There will also be Games & Prizes!

Legislative Mobile Office - Warren
2024-09-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Warren Community Building, 110 W Main St, Warren, IL, 61087
Stop by for assistance from my Office Staff with State related issues and helpful resources.

JCE CO-OP Member Appreciation Day - Elizabeth
2024-09-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Terrapin Park, 350 West St, Elizabeth, IL, 61028, United States
Members, join JCE CO-OP for their 2024 Appreciation Days.
Enjoy Pork Chop Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, and Drinks
There will also be Games & Prizes!

Safe Haven Humane Society will also be there!!

Stillman Valley Fall Festival
2024-09-28 07:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00 | Stillman Valley, IL, Stillman Valley, IL, 61084, United States
Stillman Valley invites all to come and enjoy a wonderful, entertaining few days in our quaint town.
Enjoy shopping at the Indoor Craft Show, see the Car Show, Tractor Show, or Horticulture Show.
Watch a parade, and eat some food and listen to live music.
This is a FREE festival, no charge for entry.

Chili Cookoff and Block Party - Polo
2024-09-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Polo, IL, Franklin Ave, Polo, IL, 61064, United States
Chili Tasting: 12:00-3:00pm– Live DJ– 50/50 Raffle– Crafters & Vendors– All-town Garage Sales
How to Compete:-Register and complete packet by September 19th. Packets available at Polo City Hall.– $35 Entry fee per team for up to 2 chilies.– $10 for each additional chili.

Cookout Fundraiser - Savanna
2024-09-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Cookout Fundraiser, 9423 Illinois Route 84, Savanna, IL, 61074, United States
Bring the whole family! There will be something for everyone, live music, food, beverages, games, bouncy house, and so much more!

Funds raised will go to support scholarships for vocational education, training programs, as well as apprenticeships and certifications for such fields.

Raffle tickets for the beef – $10 per ticket or three tickets for $20. The drawing is at 5 p.m. – winners need not be present.

9th Annual Blaum Bros. Two Club Charity Golf Outing
2024-09-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Galena Golf Club, 11557 W US Highway 20, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Join the fun at the 9th Annual Blaum Bros. Two Club Charity Golf Outing!
Two person teams playing from the blue tees with a 7 iron and a putter only!
Cost is $60 per person and all proceeds will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Sign up with Galena Golf Club by calling 815-777-3599 or signing up in the pro shop.
Please contact Matt Blaum if you would like to offer up a donation for flag or flight prizes.
2pm Shotgun…..9 holes!

Lake Carroll Annual Oktoberfest
2024-09-28 15:00 - 20:00 | Lake Carroll, 29-11 Ironwood Drive, Lanark, IL, 61046, United States
Stop by Lake Carroll’s annual Oktoberfest, with beer, wine and whiskey tasting.
There will be pumpkin painting , bounce house, and other games for all ages as well as live music.
This event is open to the public

Illinois Transportation Meet and Greet w/ new Region 2 Engineer Trisha Thompson
2024-09-30 08:00 - 09:30 | Dekalb County Community Outreach Building, 2500 N. Annie Glidden Rd, Dekalb, IL, 60115, United States
Join us for this opportunity to speak with new IDOT Region 2 Regional Engineer Trisha Thompson and your
local legislators about upcoming IDOT projects in the region and to discuss transportation issues important to our communities.

Please RSVP by emailing Rep. Keicher’s office at keicher@ilhousegop.org or calling (815) 748-3494.

Savanna Historical Society -Wild Wild West Gala
2024-10-04 17:30 - 20:30 | Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main St, Savanna, IL, 61074, United States
The 2024 Gala promises to put plenty of fun into fundraising!
Entertainment, Games, Heavy Appetizers, Libations, Desserts, and an Auction. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased by calling 815-238-8557 or emailing dennisbowman@gmail.com

Autumn on Parade
2024-10-05 08:00 - 2024-10-06 17:00 | Oregon, IL, 115 N 3rd St, Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
The ever-popular Autumn on Parade Festival is held the first weekend of October and is a volunteer-based organization. In 1970, the first Autumn parade festival opened with seven booths lined up on Third Street on a rainy day. Now it has grown into an average of 180 booths surrounding the courthouse square.
Annual events include the Harvest Time Parade on October 6th and the Auto Classic!
Visit the Autumn on Parade website for a list of events and times.
https://www.autumnonparade.com/

Free Shred Event
2024-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Highland Community College – Lot B, 2998 W Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL, 61032, United States
Acceptable Shredding items: Paper, paper clips or staples, forms, manila file folders, envelopes (with or without window), large clasp envelopes, non-plastic pocket folders, expandable file folders, and documents that are bound must be separated before shredding.
Non-acceptable shredding items: Magazines, books, heavy cardboard, metal or plastic spiral binding, large metal binder clips, 3-ring binders, electronics like CDs, DVDs, diskettes, floppy disks, computer backups, and hard drives.

Harvest Festival - Genoa
2024-10-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Genoa, IL, W. Main St, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
Join the City of Genoa for its 3rd annual Harvest Festival on October 5, 2024! This event takes place in downtown Genoa from 9 AM to 3 PM and provides family fun while showcasing community organizations and local businesses. There are many activities planned including:

Food trucks
Open Door Fall Makers’ Market
Pie eating contest
Petting zoo
Small carnival rides
Touch a truck
Crafts and kids’ activities
Local business and organization booths

Olde English Faire
2024-10-05 09:00 - 2024-10-06 17:00 | Stronghold Castle & Retreat Center, 1922 Illinois 2 #N, Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
Come join the festivities where you can go back in time to renaissance times. See all the magical experience’s there is to offer, tour the Stronghold Castle, which is almost 100 years old, join in the fun, shop our vendor lane, enjoy a nice cold adult beverage, hot cocoa, cider, great food from our food trucks & food vendors and so much more right here on the Rock River

Galena Oktoberfest
2024-10-05 12:00 - 22:00 | Depot Park, Galena, IL, 91 Bouthillier St, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
The 17th Annual event will begin at noon with a cannon blast, tapping of the keg, and polka music. There’s something for everyone at Galena Oktoberfest! Some of the main attractions include wiener dog races, polka music and dancing lessons, live entertainment, contests and more.

Timber Lake Playhouse's Oktoberfest
2024-10-06 12:00 - 18:00 | Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Rd, Mt. Carroll, IL, 61053, United States
Prepare for a day of festive revelry at Timber Lake Playhouse’s Oktoberfest event. Families are invited to partake in an array of activities including a diverse selection of food options such as hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs. Additionally, rustic experiences like hay rides and barrel rides will be available, along with entertainment for children including a bouncy house, face painting, and pumpkin decorating. For those seeking a bit of friendly competition, yard games will be set up.

Galena Country Fair
2024-10-12 10:00 - 2024-10-13 16:00 | Grant Park, 9372 Ulysses S Grant Memorial Hwy, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
More than 100 hand-selected art, craft + fine art vendors selling high-quality, original, handmade items. Home decor, seasonal, clothing, toys, jewelry, photography, gifts + more!

Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-4

Polo Libraries 3rd Annual Fall Festival
2024-10-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Polo Library District, 302 W Mason, Polo, IL, 61064, United States
Stop by with the whole family and enjoy:
Pumpkin Derby (limited to 25 racers)Face PaintingHair tinsel~by Lillian Noah SalonPetting Zoo~by Windsweep FarmOgle County 4-H
and much more !!!

Oktberfest featuring Brewfest
2024-10-12 12:00 - 18:00 | Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Rd, Mt. Carroll, IL, 61053, United States
Prepare for a day of festive revelry at Timberlake Playhouse’s Ocktoberfest event. Families are invited to partake in an array of activities including a diverse selection of food options. Additionally, rustic experiences like hay and barrel rides will be available, along with entertainment for children including a bouncy house, face painting, and pumpkin decorating. For those seeking a bit of friendly competition, yard games will be set up. The highlight of the event will be the Craft Beer Tasting, featuring a wide variety of offerings from esteemed breweries.

Savanna Fire Department Annual Fish Fry
2024-10-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Savanna Fire Department, 101 W Main St, Savanna, IL

Polo Fire Department Hog Roast
2024-10-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Polo Fire Department, 206 S Franklin, Polo, IL, 61064, United States

YMCA Frightfully Fun Night
2024-10-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Freeport – YMCA, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL, 61032, United States
It’s time for the YMCA Annual Frightfully Fun Night. There will be a Glow stick dance party, scavenger hunt, games, tables and treats, an imagination station, fun zone available, and more.

This event is Free and open to the PUBLIC!

West Carroll High School Blood Drive
2024-10-18 08:30 - 14:30 | West Carroll High School, Savanna, IL, United States

Artist Reception - Oregon
2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Colliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana, 124 N 4th St., Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
Featuring music by Cheryl & the Down Home BoysCheryl & the Boys will return to the Coliseum Museum to perform a mix of roots music: Old Time County, Rockabilly, Folk, Standards, & more!

Run Stephenson County Half Marathon
2024-10-19 08:00 - 13:00 | Jane Addams Trail, Orangeville, IL, 61060, United States
The eagerly anticipated half-marathon event, the Run Stephenson County Half Marathon – formerly known as the Pint to Pint – returns!

Newly added to this year race……Get ready for an ALL-NEW COURSE! The half marathon will start and end at the Jane Addams Trailhead in Orangeville, IL. This course promises to be a thrilling challenge for all participants. There will also be a a flat and fast 5k and 10k! course as well.

Not up for running? Join the bicycle fun ride!

All runners and cyclists at every distance will receive a high-quality tech shirt. All half-marathon finishers will receive a finisher medal, and the top finishers will receive trophies. The 5k and 10k events will provide overall and age group awards.

This event serves as a significant fundraiser for the YMCA. Proceeds gathered annually play a vital role in enabling children, families, seniors, neighbors, and others to access YMCA programs and memberships at discounted rates. enabling us to continue our mission of community support.

Byron Chili Fest
2024-10-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Byron, IL, Byron, IL, 61010, United States
