| Apr 1 Trivia Night with Charles Van Horn Entertainment |
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| Date: |
April 1, 2024 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Location: |
Rosati's Pizza of Mendota |
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| Apr 6 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
April 6, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| Apr 7 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
April 7, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| Apr 13 NCAT Bowling Fundraiser |
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| Date: |
April 13, 2024 |
| EMail: |
ncat@ridencat.com |
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| Apr 13 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
April 13, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| Apr 14 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
April 14, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| Apr 20 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
April 20, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| Apr 21 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
April 21, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| Apr 22 Illinois Master Gardner Presents:Herb Gardening |
Learn how to select, plant and maintain herb garden so that they add beauty to your home landscape, while adding culinary and other uses.
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| Date: |
April 22, 2024 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://graveshume.org/ |
| Location: |
Graves-Hume Public Library |
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| Apr 24 Shake Rattle and Read |
Shake Rattle & Read: Birth-2 year old
Theme: Animal Celebration (Repeat of April 18th Program)
Please Call to reserve a spot: 815.538.5142
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| Date: |
April 24, 2024 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
https://graveshume.org/ |
| Location: |
Graves-Hume Public Library |
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| Apr 24 Movies with M.A.S.S |
Snacks provided by Mendota Area Senior Services.
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| Date: |
April 24, 2024 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://graveshume.org/events/ |
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| Apr 26 Arbor Day at Stonecroft |
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| Date: |
April 26, 2024 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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| Apr 27 Country Collection |
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| Date: |
April 27, 2024 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Apr 27 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
April 27, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| Apr 28 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
April 28, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| Apr 29 Tween Night |
Grades: 5-8
Tweens Egg Drop Contest!
Put your skills to the test. Don't let your egg crack!
Refreshments served at 6:30 PM from Rosat's Pizza of Mendota
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| Date: |
April 29, 2024 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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| May 1 Shake Rattle and Read |
Shake Rattle & Read: Birth-2 year old
Theme: Get Active
Please Call to reserve a spot: 815.538.5142
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| Date: |
May 1, 2024 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
https://graveshume.org/ |
| Location: |
Graves-Hume Public Library |
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| May 1 Small Fries |
Small Fries: 3 years- Kindergarten
Theme: Show & Tell
Please call to reserve a spot: 815.538.5142
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| Date: |
May 1, 2024 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Graves-Hume Public Library |
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| May 2 Community Bingo at Stonecroft |
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| Date: |
May 2, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
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| May 2 Lego Club |
LEGO Club: 1-8th Grade
Please call to reserve a spot: 815.538.5142
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| Date: |
May 2, 2024 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Graves-Hume Public Library |
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| May 3 Elks Cinco de Mayo |
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| Date: |
May 3, 2024 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| May 3 Cinco de Mayo |
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| Date: |
May 3, 2024 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
1201 Main St
Mendota
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| Contact: |
Mario Espinoza |
| EMail: |
mario@ysbiv.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
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| May 4 Drug Take Back and Give Back |
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| Date: |
May 4, 2024 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| May 4 Prescription Drug Drop Off |
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| Date: |
May 4, 2024 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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| May 4 First Saturday Hike |
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| Date: |
May 4, 2024 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
https://www.reimaginemendota.org |
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| May 4 Barry Cloyd Presents |
Barry Cloyd Presents: Jules Verne & H.G. Wells: The Birth of Sci-Fi
Through story & song some original, some you might remember, and some just plain strange. Cloyd brings to life the world created by the minds behind what we now call Sci-Fi.
Fun for all ages
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| Date: |
May 4, 2024 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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| May 4 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
May 4, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| May 5 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
May 5, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| May 6 Career Explorers |
An introduction to career paths and life skills for youth ages 8-12
Speaker: Podcaster/Reporter Brandon LaChance
Register 815.538.5142
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| Date: |
May 6, 2024 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://graveshume.org/ |
| Location: |
Graves-Hume Public Library |
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| May 6 Illinois Master Gardner Presents:Native Pollinators |
When it comes to pollination, honey bees get a majority of the attention. However, many insects play a role in pollination. Learn about different native pollinators and how to make your landscape attractive to them.
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| Date: |
May 6, 2024 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://graveshume.org/ |
| Location: |
Graves-Hume Public Library |
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| May 6 "Shabby Chic Highland" Paint Night at Mendota Moose Lodge |
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| Date: |
May 6, 2024 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.paintingpartiesbylucy.com |
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| May 7 Let's Craft Together |
Let's Craft Together!
All GOOD things come to those who CRAFT together!
Bring your friends for a fun time
Craft times 1pm and 6pm
Registration required Adults Only.
815.538.5142 |
| Date: |
May 7, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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| May 9 Shake Rattle and Read |
Shake Rattle & Read: Birth-2 year old
Theme: Get Active (repeat of May 1st program)
Please Call to reserve a spot: 815.538.5142
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| Date: |
May 9, 2024 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://graveshume.org/ |
| Location: |
Graves-Hume Public Library |
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| May 10 Lunch in the Park |
All Proceeds to benefit The Mendota Museums
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| May 11 Family Program: Princess Kindness |
Join us for a story-time, princes games, and pamper time. Special Guest read: Mendota's 2023 Sweet Corn Queen Naitzy Garcia
All ages welcome! Please call to reserve a spot:815.538.5142
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| Date: |
May 11, 2024 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://graveshume.org/ |
| Location: |
Graves-Hume Public Library |
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| May 11 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
May 11, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| May 11 Mother's Day Tea |
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| Date: |
May 11, 2024 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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| May 12 Mother's Day Breakfast |
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| Date: |
May 12, 2024 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| May 12 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
May 12, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| May 15 Shake Rattle and Read |
Shake Rattle & Read: Birth-2 year old
Theme: Get Outside
Please Call to reserve a spot: 815.538.5142
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| Date: |
May 15, 2024 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
https://graveshume.org/ |
| Location: |
Graves-Hume Public Library |
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| May 16 2024 Veterans Expo |
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| Date: |
May 16, 2024 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://lasallecountyvac.com |
| Contact: |
815.433.1761 |
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| May 17 Lunch in the Park |
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| Date: |
May 17, 2024 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
Veterans Park, Mendota |
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| May 18 Mendota YMCA Golf Tournament |
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| May 18 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
May 18, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| May 19 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
May 19, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| May 20 Stonecroft French Toast Breakfast |
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| Date: |
May 20, 2024 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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| May 20 Career Explorers |
An introduction to career paths and life skills for youth ages 8-12
Speaker: Chef Cleetus Friedman
Register 815.538.5142
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| Date: |
May 20, 2024 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://graveshume.org/ |
| Location: |
Graves-Hume Public Library |
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| May 21 3rd Tuesday Book Discussion |
3rd Tuesday Book Discussion is at 1pm & 6pm
May Book: Beasts of a Little Island by Juhea Kim.
From the perfumed chambers of a courtesan school in Pyongyang to the glamorous cafes of a modernizing Seoul and the boreal forests of Manchuria, where battles rage, Juhea Kim's unforgettable characters forge their own destinies as they wager their nation's. Immersive and elegant, Beasts of a Little Land unveils a world where friends become enemies, enemies become saviors, heroes are persecuted, and beasts take many shapes.
Stop by the Library to pick up a book for the following month. |
| Date: |
May 21, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://graveshume.org/ |
| Location: |
Graves-Hume Public Library |
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| May 22 Movies with M.A.S.S |
Snacks provided by Mendota Area Senior Services.
Watching: Eat, Pray, Love
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| Date: |
May 22, 2024 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://graveshume.org/events/ |
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| May 23 Shake Rattle and Read |
Shake Rattle & Read: Birth-2 year old
Theme: Get Outside (repeat of May 15th)
Please Call to reserve a spot: 815.538.5142
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| Date: |
May 23, 2024 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://graveshume.org/ |
| Location: |
Graves-Hume Public Library |
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| May 24 Lunch in the Park |
All Proceeds to benefit Mendota Area Senior Services (M.A.S.S)
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| May 25 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
May 25, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| May 26 Mendota Museums |
Come visit the Hume Carnegie Museum
and Union Depot Railroad Museum!
Both museums will be open every Saturday Sunday
Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie
"Timber and Talent"
*Prairie Agriculture Museum opening date TBA |
| Date: |
May 26, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.mendotamuseums.org/ |
| Location: |
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St
Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St
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| Contact: |
815-539-3373 |
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| May 31 Lunch in the Park |
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| Jun 1 Farmers Market |
Saturday June 01, 2024 will begin our 20th season of the Mendota Farmers Market!
Every Saturday through October.
Offering fresh produce, flowers, bakery items, etc.
Visit us on Facebook
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| Date: |
June 1, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.facebook.com/mendotafarmersmarket |
| Location: |
Main & 8th St. in Mendota |
| Contact: |
(815)252-9605 |
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| Jun 2 2024 Sweet Corn Festival Golf Scramble |
Grab your clubs and get that foursome together and be part of this year's exciting Sweet Corn Classic Golf Challenge on Sunday, June 2nd.
The annual tournament will have a 4-player scramble format with a shot gun start at 9:00 A.M. at the Mendota Golf Course on Rt. 34 just west of Mendota.
Mixed teams are welcome; men will play blue tees with ladies playing white. Cash prizes will be awarded.
More details to come!
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| Date: |
June 2, 2024 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.mendotachamber.com |
| Location: |
Mendota Golf Club
35666 U.S. Hwy 34
Mendota IL 61342 |
| Contact: |
Sam Setchell |
| EMail: |
president@mendotachamber.com |
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| Jun 7 Lunch in the Park |
All Proceeds to benefit Mendota Rotary Club
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| Jun 14 Lunch in the Park |
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| Jun 14 Flag Day |
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| Date: |
June 14, 2024 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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| Jun 15 Father's Day Cookout at the Elk's |
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| Date: |
June 15, 2024 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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| Jun 21 Lunch in the Park |
All proceeds to benefit Knights of Columbus
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| Jun 28 Lunch in the Park |
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| Jun 29 Mendota Firework Celebration |
Join us at Lake Mendota forMendota's Firework Celebration!
More details to come
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| Date: |
June 29, 2024 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.mendotachamber.com |
| Location: |
Mendota Lake Park |
| Contact: |
815-539-6507 |
| EMail: |
president@mendotachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, June 29th
Gates open at 7:00pm
Fireworks at approximately 9:30pm
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| Fees/Admission: |
Free will donations will be collected to help cover the cost of the fireworks. |
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| Aug 8 - Aug 11 77th Annual Mendota Sweet Corn Festival |
More Details to Come!
The Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the gigantic undertaking of hosting over 60,000 visitors, who consume over 50 tons of sweet corn during the festival weekend.
Don't miss the excitement for the festival offers a variety of entertainment events for the entire family. The events take place primarily in the downtown area, and with the exception of the beer garden, have no admission fees or parking fees.
Free musical entertainment is in abundance. The Crafters Market Place and flea market features over 200 dealers in hand made crafts and unique merchandise. There is a Queen Pageant, beer garden with live bands, grand parade and a carnival rides and games for both adults and children, plus much more.
The midways are lined with food booths, featuring a multitude of ethnic, regional and festival foods, but the "BIG EVENT" is the serving of the free sweet corn on Sunday afternoon. For over 70 years, it has been cooked to its golden goodness with the help of a vintage steam engine.
The good times are waiting, the welcome mat is out, come to Mendota for one of the Midwest's oldest and largest harvest festivals, the 77th annual Sweet Corn Festival.
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| Date: |
August 8, 2024 |
| Website: |
http://www.sweetcornfestival.com |
| Location: |
Downtown Mendota |
| Contact: |
Sam Setchell |
| EMail: |
president@mendotachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
August 8, 9, 10, 11th, 2023 |
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| Dec 7 A Mendota Christmas |
Come and enjoy a fun filled day in downtown Mendota
More Details to come!
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| Date: |
December 7, 2024 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
Downtown Mendota |
| Contact: |
815-539-6507 |
| EMail: |
president@mendotachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
11:00am - 2:00pm |
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