IN OUR COMMUNITY

Start your Saturday mornings at our local Farmers Markets and pick up baked goods, plants and flowers, paintings, crafted wood items, fresh produce, and more!

Germantown Hills

Germantown Hills will host its Farmer’s Market every Saturday until October (weather permitting) from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the south end of the Germantown Crossing parking lot.

To become a vendor, call 309-383-2209 or email villagehall@mtco.com

Metamora

Visit the Metamora Square from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm. on Saturday mornings from June until the end of September.

To become a vendor, send a Facebook message at https://www.facebook.com/MetamoraFarmersMarket/

Stop by MadMac’s Coffee in Germantown Hills on Wednesday, June 10th from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. to have Coffee with a Cop. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee and get to know your local Woodford County Police Officers and thank them for keeping our communities safe!

Bring the kiddos and they can sit in a police car or on one of the motorcycles!

Sponsored by the Germantown Hills Chamber of Commerce.

Free concerts, sponsored by the Village of Metamora, are held on many Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer!  The concerts will be held at the bandstand in the Park on the Square.  The public is invited to come out and enjoy the music!  There is bleacher-type seating or bring your lawn chairs.  Performers for June are:

Friday Concerts (7:00pm - 8:30pm)

June 5 Jim Markum - Vintage Band

June 12 Cat Big Band

June 19 Taylor Bruniga (Country Rock)

Saturday Concert (6:00pm - 9:00pm)

June 6 Luke Maurer (Hanover 190 Celebration)

Join Snyder Village at their 28th Annual Benefit Golf Outing for a fun filled day at Metamora Fields Golf Club-play golf, win prizes, enjoy delicious lunch, all while supporting the Snyder Village Resident In Need Fund!

The shotgun start is at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12th, with lunch, prizes, and awards at approximately 1:00 p.m.  For full details, cost, registratin, and sponsorship oppurtunites, visit https://event.auctria.com/998a6036-cfdd-41b8-8831-62051dd3ac72/aa6cd270-8751-11e9-a741-3fcfcb35cbb0

What are you planning for your kids to keep them occupied and engaged this summer?  How about learning and having fun at the same time? 

The ICC Curiosity Lab has lots to offer in June and July! 

Registration link for Beginner classes: https://campusce.icc.edu/youth/Course/Course.aspx?c=259

Registration link for Advanced classes: https://campusce.icc.edu/youth/Course/Course.aspx?c=3128

Program Information: https://icc.edu/programs/curiosity-lab/ 

Grilling season is back, so be sure to stop by Kirby Foods for the Metamora Kiwanis Pork Chop Cookout on Friday, June 12th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Proceeds will go towards their MTHS scholarship fund.

Woodford County Special Education Association is proud of the multiple schools that serve students and families throughout our community. As these schools continue to grow, so does the need for safe, inclusive outdoor spaces where every child can play, learn, and thrive.  

This playground expansion will support students across the schools at 110 Fandel Road by creating a welcoming environment that encourages physical activity, social connection, and sensory-friendly play for children of all abilities. It is an investment in our students, our schools, and the future of Woodford County.  

To help support this meaningful project, visit: https://www.zeffy.com/.../esla-playground-expansion-phase--1

The 29th Annual Golf Outing to support the Germantown Hills District #69 Educational Foundation is Thursday, June 11th!  For more information on sponsorships and registration, email Stacy at tellors@ghills69.com.

The Christian Union Church in Metamora is holding a Bike Thru the Bible event on Friday, June 19th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

All ages are welcome!  Bring your bike and helmet for free safety checks.  Snacks will be provided.

Enjoy a day on the course in support of St. Mary’s School on July 24th. 

Our 18th annual Golf Outing Fundraiser will help raise money for PE & playground equipment and baseball field enhancements.

Your registration includes lunch, exciting raffles, team prizes, great fellowship and fun for a great cause!

Sign-up today, registration deadline is July 17th. To register or become a sponsor, visit https://stmfalcons.com/support/golf-outing/

June 8th - 12th at the Sun Foundation

Nature Writing and Ecological Exploration

Make your own journals then hike to various habitats of the Sun Foundation to explore, observe, and write creatively.  This class is led by Eureka College professors.

Fiber Arts in the Woods

Use a variety of fibers to create beautiful and purposeful projects.  Emphasis will be on repurposing materials and slowing down to engage in thoughtful activity.

For more information, contact sharon@sunfoundation.org

Visit the courthouse this June! 

Sunday, June 7 - The Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site will be open from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to help celebrate the 190th anniversary of the founding of Metamora with Lincoln Interpreter Randy Duncan from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., the kickoff to our new Summer Speaker Series “Lincoln in Metamora” with Mrs. Sue Knepp 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and more!

Sunday, June 14 - Open for the car show!

Saturday, June 27 - Open 12:00 p.m. -  3:00 p.m. during Old Settlers Days!

Scammers are sending fake Amazon recall texts designed to look urgent and legitimate.  Learn what to look for at: https://cyberguy.com/scams/amazon-recall-text-scam-warning

A trivia question for today:

For every ten emails that are sent daily on a global basis, how many are spam emails?

A) 1

B) 3

C) 6

D) 8

Scroll down to find the answer at the end of the “Sony Showcase” article.

Sony has announced its next State of Play presentation, which will take place on June 2nd, and feature more than 60 minutes of game announcements, updates, and gameplay reveals from both first-party and third-party studios. See full details at:  https://techlomedia.in/2026/05/sony-announces-state-of-play-showcase-for-june-5-123819/

Trivia Answer:  C) 6.  Yes, just over 60% of all daily emails are spam, so stay alert!

Nearly 30% of people who reported losing money to a scam said it started on social media, far outpacing other modes of contact. “Social media scams produced far more in losses—an eightfold increase since 2020—than any other contact method used by scammers to reach consumers, according to the new data,” the FTC says.

Here’s a few reminders to avoid falling for social scams:

• Limit who can see your posts and 

  contacts on social media. Visit your

  privacy settings to set restrictions so 

  scammers have less to work with.

• Never let someone you have met 

  only on social media direct your 

  investment decisions.

• Before you buy, check out the company. 

  Search online for its name plus “scam” 

  or “complaint.”

If you accidentally deleted a photo on your smartphone, it may still be there.  Follow these steps to restore it:

iPhone: Open the Photos app > Collections > scroll down to Utilities > tap Recently Deleted > tap View Album > unlock with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode > select the photo > tap Recover or Delete.

Samsung: Open the Gallery app > tap the Menu icon > Trash or Recycle Bin > select the photo > tap Restore. Settings may vary depending on your phone model.

Take advantage of this FREE perk, MTCO TV customers!  Watch all your MTCO Conxxus channels on your smartphone or table...anytime, anywhere, manage or watch your Cloud DVR recordings, and more with the MyTVs App.  

Stream TV customers simply need to download the MyTVs app from your App Store to get started.  If you have traditional TV service, give the MTCO customer care team a call to set up a free stream and then download the app.