IN OUR COMMUNITY

Join Snyder Village for a fun-filled evening on Saturday, February 21st at Metamora Fields Golf in support of the Snyder Village Resident In Need Fund! 

Enjoy a hosted cocktail hour, a delicious buffet dinner, and lively entertainment by Windy City Dueling Pianos.  It’s sure to be a night of laughter, music, and community as everyone comes together to make a difference in the lives of Snyder Village residents.

Plus, don’t miss the Silent Auction, Wine & Whiskey Pull, and Dessert Dash!

Tickets available for purchase until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7th.  You can donate or purchase tickets at: auctria.events/svgala

Join the MTHS Softball Players on Saturday, February 7th from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Metamora High School in Room 200 for a Princess Tea Party! Dress up in your favorite Princess dress and join the girls for some fun actives like makeup, nails, hair, crafts, games, and snacks.  Princess ages 3 and up may attend. Registration is $25 for each Princess, and $15 for each additional child in the same family.  

Online Registration is at: https://forms.gle/fZQqGM4zTainA1sN8

Registration is not complete until payment has been received. Please make sure to include your child’s name in the memo line.

Registration payment can also be sent to:

Metamora Parents Softball Association

200 W. Rohman St. Metamora, IL 61548

Questions? Contact: metasoftballparents@gmail.com

The Woodford County Sheriff’s App helps you stay connected to what matters most. With the app, you can receive:

• Safety alerts

• Road and weather updates

• Community notifications

• Important Sheriff’s Office information

Download the app at https://bit.ly/41qZyBc

Staying informed helps all of us respond faster and smarter.

Metamora Library - Wednesday, January 14th at 1:00 p.m.

As soon as you get a library card, an online library account is created for you, but many cardholders never use it.  In this session, will learn about online library accounts, how to access them, and how to use them to search for items, place holds, request renewals, and more!  

Bring your mobile device if you would like help installing or running apps!

The Kramer Family Ministry hosts a women’s Bible study, “Just Open the Door” in the Community Room at the Germantown Hills Fire Station.  The first of seven sessions begins on January 6th, but you can start at any time!  meet each week on Tuesdays from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. The Kramer’s have amazing women leading the session when Rachel Kramer cannot be there.

Free Radon Test kits are available at the Woodford County Health Department during January, while supplies last. Stop by to pick up your free test kit!  The Woodford County Health Department is located at 1831 S. Main Street in Eureka.

Watch Metamora Redbird varsity boys' and girls' basketball games live on the MTCO digiMAX Local Channel 401 and the digiMAX Sports Network YouTube channel!  Click here for the fall schedule:  https://www.mtco.com/sports

These games and past airings from the archives will be replayed numerous times on MTCO Local Channel 400.

If you or someone you know would benefit from having library materials delivered, Illinois Prairie District Library’s Homebound Delivery Service is here to help! We will deliver books, movies, magazines, and more right to your doorstep. This service is available to anyone in our service area, regardless of the nature of the need. If you can’t come to us, we can come to you!

To apply by phone, call (309) 921-5074, or apply online at: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxydUlINd-WJsItvguA_S7H3B-SygjVWiCyP99bIUtsSPL7A/viewform

During the month of January, the Illinois Eye Center outreach coordinators will be performing free vision screenings on Thursday, January 22nd from 10:00 a.m. - noon at Serenity Senior Living at 4000 N. Main Street in East Peoria.  No appointment or advance preparation is needed, just stop by!

This premier program mails free high-quality, age-appropriate books to registered children every month from birth to age five.  Children enrolled from birth receive 60 books by the time they graduate from the Imagination Library program.   

The Imagination Library is open to ANY child under five years old who lives in Woodford County. Your family does not need to live in our service area, and you do not need an IPDPL library card to participate. There is absolutely no charge to participate in the program.

Register your child today at https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/ILWOODFORD/

MTHS is excited that students from Spain are coming to Metamora Township High School to get a glimpse into life at our wonderful school. Spanish III and IV students travelled to Malaga, Spain in Spring of 2025. Students immersed themselves in Spanish culture at Jesús Marín Politécnico High School in Malaga. Now, 13 students from this high school are coming to MTHS to immerse themselves in our culture! 

We are looking for 13 families to house these amazing students from March 9th - March 18th, 2026.   Any freshmen-senior from MTHS can house an exchange student.  For more information, visit https://www.mths.us/article/2621795

Belkin’s new device, ConnectAir, lets you cast from any USB-C device to any screen. It’s a compact, plug-and-play device with no need for an app, driver, or Wi-Fi. Simply plug the USB-C transmitter into your laptop, tablet, or phone, and plug the HDMI receiver into your TV, monitor, or projector screen to start sharing. The HDMI receiver requires access to a USB-A port for power. 

The ConnectAir will be available in early-to-mid 2026 and will cost $150.

Test your online safety knowledge by taking this quick   and fun educational phishing quiz.  Each sample will give you insight as to whether the sample is legitimate or a phishing attempt:  https://phishingquiz.withgoogle.com/

Get Ready for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics!

The world’s biggest winter sports event is almost here! Starting February 6, 2026, watch every thrilling moment—from alpine skiing to ice hockey to all the impact—right from your living room on digiMAX TV.  

MotorTrend, MTCO channel 552, will become Discovery Turbo on January 9, 2026.  

Discovery Turbo is the ultimate destination for car enthusiasts, thrill-seekers, and anyone who lives life in the fast lane. Whether you’re passionate about performance tuning, classic restorations, DIY culture, or the latest automotive tech, Discovery Turbo connects you to the people, inspiration, and tools that fuel your journey.

Many of us think about whether we need to investigate the privacy or security settings on our devices and apps but often don’t know where to find the specific setting.  Use the links on this Stay Safe Online website to quickly find where to check your security settings on Amazon, Venmo, credit cards, Gmail, Facebook, Netflix, and many more: https://www.staysafeonline.org/articles/manage-your-privacy-settings

Here’s a great article with 10 cybersecurity resolutions to lower your risk and protect your digital life: https://cyberguy.com/security/10-simple-cybersecurity-resolutions-safer-2026/