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FFA Alumni Toy and Craft Show March 12
Forreston FFA Alumni are excited to bring back their toy and craft show, this Saturday, March 12, at Forreston High School. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 40 farm toy and craft exhibitors are scheduled to be part of this year’s show. A silent auction will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and participants do not need to be present to win. One of the area’s best lunch stands will be on-site with homemade pies. To add to the fun there will be a Farm Display competition with student and adult categories, raffles for gift cards to Eickman’s Meat processing and Culver’s, and many door prizes for everyone. Admission is $3 and there is no charge for children under the age of 5. To celebrate this year’s in-person event,
two show tractors will be featured. These tractors are the third tractors in the Hometown Series started by the Alumni to highlight local dealerships from the area. The first 2022 show tractor is a 1/16 scale
2270 White Oliver highly detailed priced at $75. The second 2022 show tractor is a 1/64 scale 1955 Oliver with loader priced at $30. This year the Hometown Series features DeVries Implement Company, which was owned by Derald DeVries. DeVries purchased the Ratmeyer dealership, which was located in Forreston on the corner of Route 26 and Cherry Strett in 1971. In 1974, White Farm Equipment became the main brand. DeVries handled Oliver, White, New Idea, Gehl, Glencoe, Simplicity and Bush Hog over the years. In 1978, a new dealership was built on Route 72 just east of Forreston. He sold the business to Read Bros. in 1990. COVID-19 safety guidelines should be followed at the event.
He will discuss research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, and social engagement as well as offering hands-on tools to add these recommendations into your daily routine. He will also share a video featuring Julie Scardina of Mission Wildlife, who will explain her organization’s purpose and introduce us to unique animals from around the world. Please plan to join us for these interesting and informative presentations. Community Room - Looking for a place to hold
your event? Our community room (with kitchenette) is available for meetings, parties, showers, family reunions, and more. Please call the library at 815-938-2624 for additional information. Library Hours The library is open: Monday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2-7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. We are closed on Friday and Sunday.
movies and popcorn! Join us on Monday, March 28 at 1 p.m. as we watch the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the Colombian mountains. But when Mirabel, the only ordinary family member, discovers the magic surrounding their home is in danger, she may be her family’s last hope. Family Game Night - Thursday, March 31, 5-7 p.m. We hope you used your family time these past 2 years to hone your board game skills! Family Game Night returns on Thursday, March 31 from 5-7 p.m. Bring your family’s favorite game to share with others or choose from the selection available. Paws for Reading - Wednesday, April 20, 4 p.m. Ryan will return in April to listen to your stories. Story Hour - Thursdays at 10 a.m. Join Miss Jana for Story Hour and learn about animals and letters on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Registration requested but not required. There will not be a Story Hour on March 31
Craft Kits for Adults March has us getting ready for Spring! Pick up your Cookie Cutter Seed Bird Feeder today! Create-a-Card - Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. Spring is right around the corner! Join Miss Jessie on March 19th to create that perfect springtime card to send to a friend. Plastic Recycling We ask that you make sure plastic is clean with no debris in the donation. Also please remove any ziploc-type seals and paper/sticker labels. Thank you for your cooperation. New Releases Adult Books: Catawampus Christmas by Ann Charles, Calder Grit by Janet Dailey, Older by Pamela Redmond, Younger by Pamela Redmond, High Stakes by Danielle Steel DVDs: Eternals Picture Books: Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish by Viola Butler, Huge Earthmovers by Marie Rogers (NF), How to Grow A Monster by Kiki Thorpe
FORRESTON LIBRARY Preschool Storytime - Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. - Preschool Storytime is back! Join us for a fun-filled time of stories, activities, and crafts each week! Please call the library for more information or to preregister. Healthy Living/Mission Wildlife Program - Wednesday, March 16, 1 p.m. Join us as Joe Landmichl of the Alzheimer’s Association of Illinois presents a program on lifestyle choices that may help keep your brain and body healthy as you age.
BERTOLET LIBRARY Trustee Opening We currently have an opening for a Trustee with a term that expires in 2023. Our Board of Trustees meets at the library on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. If interested, please contact Director Linda Schreiber at 815-738-2742 during business hours or by email at bertolet705@gmail. com. Laura Keyes’ Suffrage Program - Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. Join us as Laura Keyes arrives as Elizabeth Cady Stanton on Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m. Elizabeth Cady Stanton fought for equal rights for women for over 50 years, and upon her death in 1902, she left behind a legacy of her crusade for female equality and myriad writings that would inspire feminists for over a century to come. Hear from Mrs. Stanton in 1866, when the Civil War was over but the battle for Women’s Suffrage was just beginning. Movie Matinee - Monday, March 28, 1 p.m. We are looking forward to the return of our
