Tony McCombie

Christmas in the Village - Mt. Morris
2025-12-06 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Mt. Morris, IL, Mt. Morris, IL, 61054, United States
Free activities and celebrations for all ages, all day.
10:00 a.m. – noon, breakfast with Santa at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center, 9 E. Front St.
10:30 a.m. – noon, free DIY holiday crafts at the Mt. Morris Public Library, 105 S. McKendrie Ave.
Noon – 3:00 p.m., the Mt. Morris Historical Museum, 16 S. Wesley (in College Hall on the Village Square campus), is free and open to all visitors. Donations appreciated.
5 – 7 p.m. Lighted Christmas Parade to join or watch.

Christmas at the Fort - Elizabeth
2025-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Apple River Fort State Historic Site, 311 E Myrtle St, Elizabeth, IL, 61028, United States
Celebrate Christmas the 1832 way!
Step back in time to enjoy a typical German Christmas, complete with a decorated fir tree and hand molded marzipan.
Kids and adults alike will enjoy playing with period toys and games, as well as bartering at our fur trading post for the best goods on this side of the Mississippi!
Be sure to check out the Fort’s gift shop inside the Interpretive Center, just off Route 20, for unique items for everyone on your shopping list

Galena Holidaze Festival
2025-12-06 11:00 - 18:00 | City of Galena, IL – City Hall, 101 Green St, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Join the 4th annual Galena Holidaze Festival supporting the Galena ARC Art Department!
Enjoy:
– Artisan Craft Vendor Booths with Holiday Gift Items– An Iceless Ice skating rink with 100 Pairs of Ice Skates for attendees to rent for FREE– Heated tents to gather in, visit with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and play Galena ARC Reindeer Games– Free tractor pulled hay rides by Dittmar Farms and Orchard– Area food and beverage vendors to enjoy– Petting zoo area– Live Christmas Caroling– S’more stations

And immediately following the end of the festival attendees can enjoy the Fire in the Sky firework event put on by the Galena Downtown Business Association!
Admission: $5 suggested donation for couples/families
Location: The festival is located in front of the Galena Post Office on Green Street Plaza and in the Galena City Hall Parking Lot.
More information at www.galenaholidazefestival.com

Lena's Hometown Christmas
2025-12-06 15:30 - 19:30 | Downtown Lena, IL, Lena, IL, 61048, United States
This year’s theme is “North Pole Christmas”. Santa will be visiting Lena in his custom Lighted Sleigh

Kids Inflatables and activities start at 3:30pm with the Lighted Parade starts at 6pm.

Hay wagon rides will start at 4pm to 6pm and will resume after the Lighted Parade.

The Lena Giving Tree will be located in the Lena Mercantile. This is great way to give back to our Local Families that need a little help.

Businesses will be open around town for your Holiday Shopping and Restaurants will be open for great Local Food!!!

Annual Tree Lighting and Parade - Pecatonica
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Pecatonica, IL – Main Street, Pecatonica, IL, 61063, United States
Visit Pecatonica for the Annual light of the Christmas tree, followed by a fun lighted parade!

Winter on the Waterfront - Oregon
2025-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Rivers Edge Experience, 103 1st Street, Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
Enjoy a festive day featuring:

🛍️ 30 Local Vendors

🍹 Festive Drinks

🚚 Food Trucks

Bring your family and friends for holiday shopping, seasonal treats, and community cheer along Oregon’s beautiful waterfront.

Savanna Community Christmas Concert
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | First United Methodist Church, 2100 Chicago Ave, Savanna, IL, 61074, United States
Join the Savanna Community for an afternoon of music celebrating Christmas.

3rd Annual Hometown Holidays Event - Milledgeville
2025-12-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Milledgeville, IL, 344 Main Avenue, Milledgeville, IL, 61051, United States
Join the Milledgeville community for thier 3rd Annual Hometown Holidays Event! Come for a few hours of activities and entertainment including Shelley’s Dance Studio’s Christmas Window Show, Pictures with Santa, Horse and Trolley Rides, a Lighted Parade and lots more!

Cardinal Community Christmas - Stillman Valley
2025-12-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Stillman Valley, IL, Stillman Valley, IL, 61084, United States
Save the date and stop by Stillman Valley, IL for a Community Christmas event!

The evening will include:

Tree Decorating Contest

Community Tree Lighting

Fireworks

Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Character Meet & Greets

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides & Hayrides

Kids Activities

Festive Treats

Bonfires

And Much More

2025-12-11 10:30 - 12:00 | The Mill Wheel Tavern, 337 N. Main Ave, Milledgeville, IL, 61051, United States
Join Carroll and Ogle County farmer Norm Deets as he shares his experiences using conservation practices and cover crops on his farm to reach his goals of protecting the land, reducing erosion, and building organic matter.
Alexa Skirmont with Precision Conservation Management will also be present to discuss the work she has been doing with Norm and to dive deeper into the economics of on-farm management changes, providing a glimpse into his land with precision maps.
Bring your questions for Norm and Alexa! There will be plenty of time for open conversation about your challenges, concerns, and successes related to cover crop adoption or implementing other regenerative practices.
Lunch to follow!
Please register online:bit.ly/fcshoptalks

Breakfast with Santa at the Lena Fire Department
2025-12-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Lena Fire Department, 405 W Railroad, Lena, IL, 61048, United States
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be joining the great breakfast buffet!
Tickets will be sold at the door – cash only – and the Clauses will be ready to visit with your little ones at any time during the event.
Breakfast with include pancakes, sausage, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, juice, milk and coffee.

Christmas in Kirkland
2025-12-13 13:00 - 19:00 | Kirkland, IL, Kirkland, IL, 60146, United States
Join the town of Kirkland to celebrate the season. The K-2nd grade students have working hard on an art project and the 3rd-8th graders are working on their essays. The elementary choir and Jr./High School band will also be performing

Cookies and Claus / Celebrate the Season - Chadwick
2025-12-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Right Steps Family Center, 19 School St, Chadwick, IL, 61074, United States
Stop by for holiday sweet treats, a seasonal story walk, a take home craft and of course Santa!

FREE event for Carroll County kids 0-5 and families

Holiday Blood & Food Drive
2025-12-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Savanna Fire Department, 101 W Main St, Savanna, IL
Join Rep. Tony McCombie for her annual Holiday Blood & Food Drive to support our community during the Christmas season.
Blood Donations:Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged.To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Save time at your appointment by using RapidPass. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for details.
Food Donations:Help restock local food pantries for the holidays by bringing canned goods and non-perishable food items. All donations will benefit families in need throughout the area.
We hope to see you there as we support our neighbors during this season of giving!

Country Christmas - Galena
2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Shenandoah Riding Center, 200 N. Brodrecht Rd.,, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Welcome Mr. and Mrs. Claus who will be handing out gifts and reading stories! There will have various crafts for the kids, as well as wagon rides for the whole family. Don’t miss the hot chocolate bar to warm up after your wagon ride.
Everything is included in the ticket price.

Lighted Christmas Parade - Leaf River
2025-12-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Leaf River – Main Street, Leaf River, IL, 61047, United States
Come out to Leaf River with your friends and family on December 20th at 6:00pm to welcome Santa, who will be arriving on a fire truck! The parade will take place on main street starting at the River ValleyComplex and ending at Bertolet Building. Santa will be handing out goodie bags to all the kids and much more

Constituent Services
2026-01-06 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-01-21 10:30 - 13:30 | Byron, IL, Byron, IL, 61010, United States

Legislative Mobile Office – Winnebago
2026-01-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Winnebago Community Historical Society – Town Hall, 116 S. Benton St, Winnebago, IL, 61088, United States
Stop by for assistance from my Office Staff with State related issues and helpful resource

Legislative Mobile Office – Lena
2026-01-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Lena Community District Library, 300 W Mason, Lena, IL, 61048, United States
Stop by for assistance from my Office Staff with State related issues and helpful resources

Legislative Mobile Office – Pearl City
2026-01-15 12:30 - 14:00 | Pearl City Public Library, 221 S Main St, Pearl City, IL, United States

Valentines Day Card Drive
2026-01-16 08:00 - 2026-02-07 17:00 | 89th House District, IL, United States

Winterfest 2026 - Genoa
2026-01-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Russell Woods Forest Preserve, 11750 State Rte. 72, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States

Lena-Winslow FFA - Pork Chop Dinner Drive-Thru
2026-01-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Lena-Winslow High School, 517 Freemont St, Lena, IL, 61048, United States
Stop by and support the Lena-Winslow FFA their Pork Chop Dinner Drive-Thru from 5:00pm-7:00pm during the Lena-Winslow High School Boys Basketball Game.
Carry-Out Dinner consists of Bone-In, Seasoned Pork Chops (1 or 2), Baked Potato, Baked Beans, and a Dinner Roll.
FFA Members will be pre-selling chops, so there is an accurate count. Tickets will be available in the High School office.

If you do not know an FFA member, please reach out to Mr. Snook via Email: Snookj@le-win.net

Cost:1 Pork Chop Dinner $13.002 Pork Chop Dinner $15.00
Contact: Any FFA Member or Mr. Snook (815)-668-0787 orsnookj@le-win.net

4th Annual Savanna Rotary Chili Cook-Off
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Manny’s Pizza, 211 Main St, Savanna, Illinois, 61074
Join the 4th Annual Savanna Rotary chili cookoff.
$5 to taste and judge chili’s Free to enter chili.
Silent auction and a raffle drawings at 7

Orangeville FFA Annual Breakfast and Auction
2026-02-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Orangeville High School, 201 Orange Street, Orangeville, IL, 61060, United States

Sweet Heart Dance - Genoa
2026-02-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Genoa Kingston Middle School, 941 W Main St, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
Girls/boys grab your Mom, Dad, Grandma, Granddad or family friend and prepare yourself for an evening of fun, dancing, raffles prizes and light refreshments. Make sure you have on your dancing shoes.
They will have a live DJ!!
Ages: Boys and Girls 3 and up
Date: February 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location: Genoa Kingston Middle School
Fee: $40 per couple, $15.00 each additional child
Advance registration is required. Register using this link

No registrations will be taken at the door.

62nd Annual Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale - Galena
2026-02-08 07:00 - 12:30 | Galena High School, 1206 Franklin St, Galena, IL, 61036, United States

Legislative Mobile Office – Pecatonica
2026-02-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Pecatonica Public Library, 400 W 11th St, Pecatonica, IL, 61063, United States
Stop by for assistance from my Office Staff with State related issues and helpful resources.

Knights of Columbus Annual Friday Fish Fry
2026-02-20 14:00 - 19:00 | St Mary’s Catholic Church, 226 E 2nd Street, Byron, IL, 61010, United States
Join the Knights of Columbus for their Annual All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry, held on Fridays during Lent at St. Mary Catholic Church in Byron.
📅 Fridays in Lent:

February 20 & 27

March 6, 13, 20, & 27

Enjoy a delicious menu featuring hand-breaded fried or baked pollock, fish tacos, mac & cheese, clam chowder, coleslaw, fries or baked potatoes, rolls and butter, dessert, and beverages.
💲 Pricing:

Adults: $15

Seniors (65+): $13

Children (6–11): $5

Children 5 and under: FreeCash only – no credit or debit cards accepted.

🍽️ Dine-in or Take-out Available♿ Accessible facility

All proceeds benefit Serenity Hospice & Home.
Last year, more than 2,700 meals were served—come out and support this great cause while enjoying a wonderful community tradition.
