Dancing for Turf is BACK!
Join us for a night of high-energy performances, big laughs, and serious community spirit — all to support the NBE Playground turf project!

Saturday, November 15
7:00 PM
MCHS Auditorium

What is Dancing for Turf?
Local teachers and community members pair up with choreographers to learn and perform fun dance routines on stage. It’s a feel-good event you won’t want to miss!

And here’s the twist — the WINNING DUO isn’t picked by judges… it’s based on who raises the MOST MONEY!
Want your favorite team to win? Make a pledge in their name!

Pledges can be made in 2 easy ways:
Give directly to the duo you’re supporting
Drop off at CBI Bank in Joy or Buffalo Prairie (just let them know which duo you’re supporting!)

Tickets will be sold at the door, but if you’d like to get them ahead of time, contact:
Tamala Parchert
Mandy Peterson
Michelle Marston

Come cheer, laugh, and help crown the 2025 Dancing for Turf champions — all while supporting a great cause!

See the event page here!

Join the Eliza Legion for their annual Fish Fry! Enjoy a delicious meal and honor our veterans at this long-standing community tradition.

Drive through or dine in — whichever you prefer!
Cost: By donation

Come out, show your support, and enjoy great food, good company, and community spirit.

Be sure to follow the Eliza Community Center!

Come out and party at Rocky’s!

See the event page here.

The Village of Joy hosts its annual City-Wide Trick-or-Treat event, offering hot dogs, hot chocolate, and treats for all ages.

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Vital Signs will be back again to Cheers on Main for the Halloween Bash!

Time: 8:30pm-12:30am

Praire State Gaming & Cheers on Main will Sponsor the the Halloween Costume Contest again. There will be 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Prizes. The Drawing will be at 11:00pm.

See event page here!

Join us for a night of family-friendly fun, candy and community spirit.

Friday, October 31st

5–7 p.m.

Along N. College Avenue (From Main St. to NE/NW 3rd St.)

Hosted by the City of Aledo & Aledo Main Street

Bring the kids, dress up and enjoy an evening of festive fun downtown. We can’t wait to see you there!

The Parade will begin at Old School Park with the lineup starting at 3:50 PM, and the parade will still start at 4:00 PM.

Trick-or-Treat will begin at 5:00 PM and go until 7:00 PM.

You can stay updated with Matherville on their community page.

All ages are invited to this church-wide event on Sun., Oct. 26th at Castor’s Farm (1536 135th Ave., Aledo) from 4-6pm. It’s a wiener roast so please bring hotdogs & buns for your family, a dish to share, and your lawn chairs. Drinks will be provided.

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We will be serving Nathans all beef hotdogs, water, and chips. Bounce house, door prize, raffle. All for only $5.00 per entry! At 1:00 pm we will have find the mini pumpkin in the hay for a prize.

All for only $5.00 a person.
Tickets sold only the day of event.

We can't wait to see you!
For any questions please call Lisa Wessels Executive Director/Sales at 309-582-3902

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Join us for our fourth annual Trunk or Treat event! October 25th at the 4 way intersection in viola from 10am-1pm!

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Ready for some fall fun? Come on out for our Halloween Howl!

TRICK-OR-TRACTOR
Our version of trunk or treat: Visit your local Heritage Tractor in costume on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. to Noon for sweet treats and a FREE John Deere toy!*

COSTUME CONTEST
Snap a picture of your costumed kiddos in our store for a chance to win a prize! To enter our costume contest, simply post your photo on Facebook and tag @HeritageTractor.

We can't wait to see all of your AMAZING costumes!

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The Aledo Fire Department will be serving breakfast on Saturday morning, October 25th, from 7 to 10 AM. Come on out, have a great meal, and visit the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit!

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Get ready for some spooky fun!

Join us for the Brews - Energy Boo Bash! on Oct. 24th at Sherrard Park from 5:30-7:30 PM.

We're bringing the treats and the entertainment!
• Hot Dogs & S'mores
• Trunk or Treat
• Movie Screening
• Costumes

Be sure to follow Brews Engergy!

Come check out the Girl Scouts Night at Skinner Landscaping!

Bring the family and enjoy the play area: Admission is $10 per person and includes all the activities inside. (No charge for 2 year olds and under.) If your a Girl Scout contact Kelsie Berggren to register and get in half price!

They have a playground, corn maze, hay rack ride, peddle track for all ages, sand area with diggers, barrel cars for smaller children, bounce house, huge bounce pad, tug o war, tether ball, other games, lots of things to climb on. In addition to animals and a pick your own pumpkin patch.

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Do you or your kids need a winter coat? Or, maybe you're someone who can donate a coat. First Baptist is having our Annual Coat Collection/Give-Away - We are now collecting NEW or like new condition kid and adult winter coats, scarves, mittens/gloves, hats, snow pants, and boots. Leave donations in the collection tote outside the church - 800 NE 6th Ave. Aledo from now thru Oct 22nd. The giveaway will take place at FBC on Thursday, Oct. 23rd from 6-7:30pm and Saturday, Oct 25th from 9-10am. There are no income guidelines. Items will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. No early distribution. Questions, contact the church office at 309-582-7812.

We are also in need of many volunteers for the Coat Giveaway, sign up to volunteer at firstbaptistaledo.com.

The 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit will be arriving at Woodhull at 1 pm. The fire departments and police departments of Mercer County will be escorting the exhibit to Central Park in Aledo along Highway 17. Come on out, stand along the route, wave some American flags, and welcome the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit to Mercer County!

Arrival in Aledo, IL approx 1:30 pm.

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Join the New Boston PTO for a SINGO Party: A fun twist on bingo with your favorite songs!

Here’s how it works:

1. Buy a card ($20 for the first, $5 for each additional).

2. The DJ plays songs you know and love.

3. Mark them off your card as you hear them.

4. Get five in a row and shout SINGO!

This is an adults-only event, so grab your friends, bring your own drinks and snacks, and get ready for a night full of music, laughter, and prizes!

Featuring: All Your Favorite Hits
$20 for 1st card | $5 for each additional

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