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Work continues

The Subway in Forreston is open as work continues on the stores front following some damage from the last storm. The sandwich shop is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. as the work progresses.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Chick Thing flea market Sept. 18

Vintage Chicks & Feed’s fifth annual Chick Thing outdoor market is set for Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event highlights local small businesses and entrepreneurs selling a variety of products and vintage items.

It will feature more than 20 vendors and four food trucks at Vintage Chicks & Feed, located at 700 Illinois Route 72 East in Leaf River.

For more information, call 815-973-2432.

Back Roads Market set for Sept. 25

Spend next Saturday traveling the countryside amidst corn fields, enjoying the scenery — and don’t forget to visit the Back Roads Market stops.

The Back Roads Market is set for Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each market is clean, organized and full of fun. There are no admission fees.

Participating locations are:

Hough’s Maple Lane Farm

3788 North Mt. Morris Road, Mt. Morris

Satisfy your maple cravings by choosing from candies, syrup, maple cinnamon rolls and local honey, plus dog treats, mums, a variety of hostas and plants and a few “old finds.”

Berryview Orchard

7504 West Midtown Road, Mt. Morris

You’ll find a variety of juicy apples, Aronia berries, slushies, a farm stocked with meats from Nelson Farms, giftware, treats, jams and cider donuts. Food concessions are by Jen’s Artisan Breads.

Funky Junk 6410 West Grove Road, Mt. Morris

At Funky Junk, you’ll find vendors with vintage goods, refurbished furniture, clothes, retro items, primitives and jack-o-lanterns. While there, grab baked goods from Bobbi’s Country Catering. Good concessions provided by Sunset Golf Club Mount Morris.

Vintage Chicks & Feed 700 E. Illinois Route 72, Leaf River

This quaint shop is celebrating its seventh anniversary. Browse through the store filled with vintage wares, lotions, soaps, local honey, antiques, barn goods and so much more.

BERTOLET LIBRARY

Library Card Sign-up Month!

Are you new to Leaf River? Come get your library card! Have you lived here for years? Come get your library card! When you sign up for your new library card, you will get to choose a free book from a selection for you to keep. From kids books to audiobooks, DVDs to mysteries, all material is available for a 2 week checkout period. Come see what the library can do for you!

Masks Required

Masks are required at Bertolet Memorial Library for all patrons over age 2. We will be happy to provide curbside service as needed.

Story Hour

Story Hour with Miss Jana is back in session! We will be meeting each Thursday at 10 a.m. Register today at 815-738-2742.

Craft Kits for Adults

Bertolet Memorial Library is now offering take home craft kits for adults and/or families. The kits provide the materials and instructions needed to make a craft. It’s a great opportunity to be creative and de-stress at the same time. Our first kit, available now at the library, includes everything you need to make a wish bracelet. A new kit will be available the first Wednesday of each month.

Leader Dog for the Blind

Join us Saturday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m., when Bertolet Memorial Library hosts a Leader Dog for the Blind Program. Meet special guest Sherry Berkowitz and future Leader Dog puppies she is bringing with her. Sherry will talk about her experience as a puppy raiser and explain what is involved in training Leader Dog candidates to assist the blind and visually impaired. No registration is required. All ages are welcome.

Create-a-Card

Create-a-Card is back! Join Jessie on the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. Make a special card for that special someone or occasion. Weddings, birthdays, holidays... the only limit is your imagination!

Plastic Recycling

*Update: Animal/pet food bags, silage/hay bags are no longer accepted in this program. Also no vinyl shower curtains or tablecloths or pool toys/covers. *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: Enemy At the Gates by Vince Flynn; Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty; Snowflake by Louise Nealon