May 25, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Around Town April 23-26

April 23
Summer Camp Registration
All Day
Registration for summer camps at Homer Lake and Lake of the Woods Forest Preserves opened March 1. Sign up today for these popular programs! For ages 3-12 years old. Visit ccfpd.org for more info and to register

Euchre Club
7 p.m. every Tuesday
St. Joseph Fire Station
Open to public
Questions contact: Terry Crider 469-7028 or cell 722-7164

April 24
Adult Coloring
St. Joseph Township Library, 201 N 3rd St, St Joseph, IL 61873
6 p.m.
The library is holding adult coloring time. The library provides the picture and the coloring supplies. For more information, please contact the library at 217-469-2159 or stjosephtownshiplibrary@gmail.com.

April 25
Quilting Group
10 a.m.
St. Joseph Township Library, 201 N 3rd St, St Joseph, IL 61873
Bring your quilting project and join the quilting ladies at the library to work on your projects.

By Nora Maberry April 23, 2019

in Community Events

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Willowdale Winter Wonderland to open tonight

December 9, 2020 Nora Maberry

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Weekend Family Fun Guide May 10-12

May 10, 2019 Nora Maberry

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5 Question Friday with Drama Director Chandler Dalton

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April 30, 2019 Nora Maberry

April 30-May 23 Spring Used Book Sale St Joseph Township Library, 201 N 3rd St, St Joseph, IL 61873 The...

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St. Joseph Community Garage Sale Listings

April 7, 2021 Nora Maberry

106 East Evergreen Dr.Multi family garage sale. Furniture, washer/dryer, clothing, decorations, bicycles, household items, tools, metal ammo boxes, Garden fertilizer and misc garden...