Tony McCombie

Miracle on 2nd Street
2024-12-06 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Byron, IL, IL, United States
Miracle on 2nd Street will kick off the holiday. This event is a fun way to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with friends and family with visits with Santa and Frosty, hayrides, live nativity, BINGO, treats, shopping and more

Celebrate the Season - Genoa
2024-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Genoa, IL, W. Main St, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
Celebrate the Season on Friday, December 6th!
The Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 23nd Annual Celebrate the Season event. There will be the Jingle Bell Walking Parade, Santa’s Arrival, tree lighting ceremony, wagon rides, Petting Zoo, free pictures with Santa, candy canes and a coloring contest!

Christmas Walk Weekend - Mt. Carroll
2024-12-06 16:00 - 2024-12-07 21:00 | Mt. Carroll, IL, Mt. Carroll, IL, 61053, United States
Experience the magic of the holiday season in charming Mt. Carroll! Enjoy festive activities, local shopping, holiday lights, and heartwarming traditions. Bring the family and explore the beautifully decorated downtown!
Don’t miss this joyful celebration

Northwest Illinois Agricultural Industry Expo
2024-12-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL, 61032, United States
Connect and network with more than 40 employers, experience the industry through hands-on activities, and learn about Highland Agriculture degrees and certificates that will get you hired!
Event Agenda
9 – 9:30 a.m. Welcome
9:30 – 10:45 a.m. HCC Ag Curriculum Pathway Rotations
11 a.m. – Noon Professional Networking for High School Students
Noon – 1 p.m. Lunch and HCC Agriculture Highlights
1 – 2:30 p.m. Optional HCC Campus Tour

Christmas in the County- Forreston, IL
2024-12-06 08:00 - 2024-12-07 17:00 | Forreston, IL, IL, 61030, United States
Experience “Christmas in the Country” at this Holiday event in Forreston, Il.
Christmas light, shopping, a parade and of course Santa!!
Visit this the Christmas in the Country page for all the information.

Genoa-Kingston Christmas Craft Walk
2024-12-05 09:00 - 2024-12-07 15:00 | Downtown Genoa, IL, W. Main St, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
With over 100 local crafters, skilled artisans, and talented bakers showcasing their handcrafted creations at many locations across Genoa and Kingston, you’re bound to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones.
Follow this link for the official map of locations! https://gkchristmascraftwalk.com/details/

Village Breakfast - Mt. Morris
2024-12-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Mt. Morris, IL Senior and Community Center, 9 E Front St, Mt. Morris, IL, 61054, United States
Join the Mt. Morris Village President (or another village employee) for breakfast to learn about what is happening in town.
All ages are welcome!
Biscuits and Gravy ($2 or $3.50), pancakes ($1 each) and coffee ($.50)

Galena Holiday Kickoff
2024-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Galena, 111 W Main St, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Join all the downtown Galena business in welcoming Santa to town to kick off the holiday season.

The fun begins at 5pm with a fleet of Jeeps for the Jeep Jingle headed down Main St to bring Mr. & Mrs. Claus to town. Then follow the fleet to the Old Market House at 123 N Commerce St to watch Santa light the town tree for the season.
From 6-7pm kids can mingle with Santa, enjoy treats and activities and see many of the magical jeeps up close.
This is a free event and all are welcome. The event goes on regardless of the weather.

38th Annual Candlelight Walk - Oregon
2024-11-30 15:00 - 20:00 | Oregon, IL, 115 N 3rd St, Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
Stop by Downtown Oregon, IL on Saturday November 30th, 2024 from 3pm – 8pm for an evening of old-fashioned holiday fun!
Oregon’s 38th Annual Candlelight Walk Includes:
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides,
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Kids Carnival (Register for a visit from Santa & the Grinch on the Firetruck),
Holiday Shopping, Candy Cane Lane, Refreshments, Caroling, Holiday Lights , Free Children’s Crafts & Games
,Live Music and the beautiful Tree Lighting Ceremony!!

Christmas Walk - Savanna
2024-11-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Savanna, IL

YMCA Turkey Trot Fun Run
2024-11-28 08:00 - 10:30 | Freeport – YMCA, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL, 61032, United States
Join the YMCA Turkey Trot Fun Run. Choose a 5k or 1-mile course for runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels.

This family-friendly, fun run/walk is open to all. The race will be unofficially timed with a stopwatch with no medals awarded or t-shirts provided. No pre-registration is required.

Legislative Mobile Office - East Dubuque
2024-11-26 11:00 - 12:30 | East Dubuque Library District, 122 Wisconsin Ave, East Dubuque, IL, 61025, United States
Stop by for assistance from my Office Staff with State related issues and helpful resources.

Under the Mistletoe - Stillman Valley
2024-11-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Julia Hull District Library, 100 Library Ln, Stillman Valley, IL, 61084, United States
Matt and Cynthia Gruel from Nostalgia Entertainment return to make your season a little brighter with their two-person holiday cabaret, “Under the Mistletoe.”
Listen to all of your holiday favorites from “White Christmas” to “Jingle Bell Rock” and hear the stories behind these festive songs.
All ages.
Registration required: 815-645-8611

Legislative Mobile Office - Lanark
2024-11-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Lanark Public Library, 111 S. Broad St, Lanark, IL, United States
Stop by for assistance from my Office Staff with State related issues and helpful resources. The Citizen’s Utility Board (CUB) will also be there to answer questions about your utility bills!

Utility Bill Clinic - Lanark
2024-11-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Lanark Public Library, 111 S. Broad St, Lanark, IL, United States
This event will help attendees spot unnecessary charges on their natural gas, electric and phone bills, learn about energy efficiency programs, and discover options to access solar.
The utility clinic will be hosted with the Citizens Utility Board and the Lanark Public Library.
An RSVP is required to attend the event and can be done online through this link: https://repmccombie.com/utility-bill-clinic-rsvp/ or by visiting RepMcCombie.com.

Ag Career Exploration Fair - Oregon
2024-11-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Blackhawk Center, 1101 Jefferson St., Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
Agriculture is everywhere, technology is advancing, and research says there is a high demand for graduates with degrees. Are you still wondering if this field of study is right for you? Come to this free fair and find answers to your questions. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

College recruiters will be offering information on the many majors in agriculture, what it takes to get a degree, and answer participants’ questions.
Colleges and universities participating in the event are:
Black Hawk College-East
Highland Community College
Kishwaukee College
Joliet Junior College
UW-Platteville
Western Illinois University
Iowa State University
and University of Illinois.

Business representatives from various agriculture-related companies will offer career knowledge and skills needed to perform specific jobs and promote summer internships.
Career booths will include:
Bayer
CHS Ethanol
Etnyre Manufacturing
Vita Plus, and more

Call Melinda Colbert at 815-732-2191 for more information

Turkey Dressing Sandwich Dinner - Stockton
2024-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Calvary Church of Stockton, 315 W Maple Ave, Stockton, IL, 61085, United States

Northwestern IL Model Railroad Club - Fall Open House
2024-11-16 10:00 - 2024-11-17 16:00 | Northwestern IL Model Railroad Club, 101 Main Street, Chadwick, IL, 61014, United States

Artisan Christmas Market - Genoa
2024-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | OpenDoor Coffee, 502 W Main St, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
Bundle up for a day at an European-style, open air market on Washington St in Genoa, just outside the Open Door coffee shop.
From woodworkers, to candlemakers, to jewelry– there’ll be something local & unique for everyone on your list. Fire pits & hot drinks will warm your hands & Santa himself will be on hand for photos and Christmas wish sharing!

Holiday Craft Fair - Winnebago
2024-11-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Westlake Village Community Center, 3667 Westlake Village Dr., Winnebago, IL, 61088, United States
Stop by the Westlake Village Holiday Craft Fair. There will be many different vendors to make your shopping exciting and fun. There will also be drawings throughout the day.
Food truck 11-3pm and a 4H bake sale.Free admission

Turkey Trot 2024 - Lanark
2024-11-16 09:00 - 11:30 | Lake Carroll, 29-11 Ironwood Drive, Lanark, IL, 61046, United States
This event will start/finish at the Clubhouse this year. You can run or walk this 5K. All ages welcome.
All proceeds go to Toys for Tots.
$30 Registration Fee. T-shirt and drink ticket are included. Awards for 1,2,3 place. Will do divisions depending on the number of participant.

Checks to be made out directly to Toys for Tots.
Contact: Christina Barron email: Christina@golakecarroll.com or call 815-493-2552 ext. 316 to register.

Chili Supper - Lena
2024-11-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Evangelical Free Church of Lena, 720 N Freedom St, Lena, IL, 61048, United States

Hamloaf Dinner and Bake Sale - Polo
2024-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 201 N Division Ave, Polo, IL, 61064, United States

Burpee Museum Dinosaur 🦕 Traveling Program
2024-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Polo Library District, 302 W Mason, Polo, IL, 61064, United States
The Burpee Museum of Natural History will start their presentation at 5pm in the children’s area.
Open to the public/ no registration required

Workforce Development Lunch & Learn
2024-11-13 12:00 - 15:00 | William J Davis Community Center, 631 S. East St, Mt. Carroll, IL, 61053, United States
NW Illinois Economic Development invites business owners, hiring managers, and community leaders to our Invest in Your Future Workforce Lunch & Learn. Hear about incentives associated with hiring Aged Workers (those 50+), Veterans, and those looking to enter an apprenticeship.

Cost: Free
Stay for one or all topics.

Presentations will be led by Business Employment Skills Team, LWIA4 and IL Dept. of Employment Security.

Open food truck for attendees with Chow Haul Smokehouse – a veteran-owned business!

2nd Annual After Harvest Party - Leaf River
2024-11-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Leaf River Baptist Church, 6941 N Mt Morris Rd, Leaf River, IL, 61047, United States
Hey there, all farmers and agricultural workers! You and your family are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch as a token of our appreciation for your hard work in the agricultural industry. You can dine in, take your meal to go, or request a delivery to your field courtesy of the Forreston FFA. The event will feature door prizes, games for kids, and tokens of appreciation.

Coliseum Museum Book Fair - Oregon
2024-11-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Colliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana, 124 N 4th St., Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
Mark your calendar for the second Coliseum Museum book fair and meet authors offering books on: Mystery, Romance, Children, History, Young Adult, Cooking and more. A perfect gift for the holidays and grab an autograph as well.

Davis Community Center Holiday Market - Mt. Carroll
2024-11-09 09:00 - 14:00 | William J Davis Community Center, 631 S. East St, Mt. Carroll, IL, 61053, United States
A full day of Holiday Festivities at the Davis Community Center!

Grab a cup of hot cocoa or coffee and shop for unique gifts. Bring the kids and get the family pics taken for your Christmas Cards! We’ll have food vendors, delicious treats, and face painting & crafts for kids.
Grab some lunch from Custom Catering & BBQ featuring brisket chili, cornbread, and pulled pork sandwiches.

Admission is Free!
Vintage Photography will be here ready to take your kids or family pics for the holidays! Get them done early this year.

The Davis Community Center will also be offering 1/2 price Day Passes to use the gym and weight room!

Career Fair - Freeport
2024-11-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Freeport – YMCA, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL, 61032, United States
Check out local jobs at the Career Fair! A variety of employers from the stateline area will be present and eager to meet you and discuss your future.
All are welcome to attend: Highland students, high school students, alumni and community members.

No registration is required for this free event.

Need help with your resume or interview skills before you attend? Contact:

Anthony MussoCoordinator, Career Services anthony.musso@highland.edu815-599-3597
Zacharey GreenSpecialist, Career Services zacharey.green@highland.edu815-599-3508

Pumpkin Smash - Byron
2024-11-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Byron Fire Department, 123 N Franklin St, Byron, IL, 61010, United States
Join the Byron Park District and the Byron Fire Department for a smashing good time!
Bring your pumpkins to the Byron Fire Station, throw them off the tower and try to hit the bullseye.

Various treats and apple cider will be served.
