Events Calendar

Solve the mystery of what to read next by joining the Mystery Book Club! The club meets at noon on the last Tuesday of the month to investigate a new mystery book. Books for each month are available at the Welcome Desk at the front of the library for check out. Our book for August is Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell. Please join us!

The market emphasizes locally grown produce and products, ensuring that all items are sourced from Illinois growers. This focus on local sourcing helps to reduce transportation emissions and supports the regional economy.
The market welcomes new vendors and offers a variety of goods, including fruits, vegetables, baked and canned goods, as well as artwork and crafts. It operates between 3 and 6 PM, making it accessible for afternoon and early evening shoppers.

Open Mic Nights are back at Sullivan Taylor. Anyone with musical talent is welcome to preform Tuesday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. at SulTay! Not performing? That’s okay! Anyone is welcome to stop by and check out some music, do some homework, hang out with friends, or just grab a late night treat! We thank everyone who’s attended the last few Open Mic Nights and will see you all at the next one ! 🎷🎶 ☕️

Enjoy an afternoon of strategy, connection, and friendly competition at our Mahjong Meet-Up! This relaxed, peer-led group is perfect for both beginners and experienced players. Participants learn from one another, share tips, and build their skills together as they play. Whether you’re brand new to Mahjong or looking to sharpen your game, this is a welcoming space to ask questions, practice, and enjoy the social side of the game. Please bring your own Mahjong set if you have one.

Every Tuesday Night!!
Come win some prizes. Free to play!

Come out to Little Creek Alpacas on Sat., Sept. 26th & Sun., Sept. 27th from 1 pm-5 pm for our National Alpaca Farm Days celebration! Experience 22 alpacas roaming in a free-range setting that you can hand-feed, a 2-acre pond you can fish in, a small white sand beach filled with toys for the kids, and more!

The 19th Hole will be joining us this year with all their tasty menu items and delicious drinks, including the best lemon shake-ups around! Hickory Ridge Homestead will have Fluff the Angora rabbit (weather permitted), and will also be doing spinning demonstrations, so you can see how our alpaca fiber is spun into yarn! Quesal Puppet Troupe will be performing a special puppet show at 2 pm. The Toddy Pop Company will be joining us with balloon twisting & entertainment to make the day extra fun. Paint The Sky Blue will have a paint station, where you can paint different wooden items (frogs, butterflies, etc.) for $8, which would make a great handmade gift for a loved one. DJ Megan will be providing our beach party tunes, and there will be several other artisans to shop with too - stay tuned for the full list of vendors!

Cups of grain to hand feed the alpacas with will be available for $5/cup, and we'll have all of our alpaca products for sale in the red shelter. Fishing is allowed; our pond is stocked with mostly bass, but there are a few catfish in there somewhere. Bring your own fishing pole; we don't have any available. The beach has lots of toys for the kids to play with; this is a family-friendly environment. There is no swimming in the pond because I can't afford a lifeguard, but you can still get your feet wet and get water for your sandcastles. We do recommend dressing the kids in swim attire and/or bringing extra clothes and a towel, so they can get wet and have fun in the sand. We've added an additional play area away from the pond, near the food and vendor area.

No pets, no smoking, and no chasing the alpacas. Please be kind and respectful to others. Disinfectant hand wipes & hand sanitizer are available; there is no hand sink. We have a sprinkler and a baby pool filled with water for rinsing off. There is a handicap accessible port-a-potty.

FREE ADMISSION for all of our 2026 Alpaca Beach Parties! Donations are always appreciated but never expected.

One of western Illinois' favorite end-of-summer traditions returns as the 2026 Bushnell Town & Country Fall Festival takes over downtown Bushnell Wednesday, August 26 through Saturday, August 29, 2026, with four days of family entertainment, hometown traditions, live music, carnival rides, a grand parade, flea market, antique tractors, classic automobiles, exhibits, contests and activities for all ages.

2026 Entertainment Lineup
• Thursday, August 27 – 7:30 p.m: The Unforgettables
• Friday, August 28 – 7:30 p.m: Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
• Saturday, August 29 – 7:30 p.m: Madd Hoss Jackson

Festival activities begin Wednesday with livestock events and discounted carnival rides before expanding into a full weekend of attractions.

Admission to the festival grounds is free, with carnival rides, food and select activities available throughout the weekend.

Buchanan Center for the Arts. Kinusaiga Sunflower Art with Rebecca Quick. August 26, 4- 6 pm, Twisted Too Bar & Grill, Roseville, IL.

Recommended for Adults. Call 309-734-3033 to sign up.

Join us for a free meal on the last Wednesday of each month

Western Illinois University's University Union Board (UUB) is excited to announce its Fall 2026 Bingo Calendar, featuring a full lineup of themed bingo nights, campus partnerships and signature WIU spirit.

UUB's bingo events have become a favorite campus tradition, known for high-energy atmospheres, creative themes and great prizes. This fall, attendees can look forward to five unique bingo experiences:

Fall 2026 Bingo Events:

Welcome Bingo
7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26 - Grand Ballroom

Loteria Bingo in collaboration with LASO (Latin American Student Organization)
7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14 - Grand Ballroom

Halloween Bingo
7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28 - Grand Ballroom

Drag Show Bingo with UNITY and the LGBT*QA Resource Center
7-10 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11 - Grand Ballroom

Holiday Bingo
7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2 - Grand Ballroom

Each event will feature themed entertainment, interactive activities and opportunities for students to engage with the campus community in a fun and welcoming environment.