IN OUR COMMUNITY

Help kick off the library’s summer reading program with a carnival on Monday, June 1st from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.! While getting signed up for summer reading, enjoy bubble stations, balloons, face painting, food, and so much more!

The carnival will be located in the North Parking Lot, in front of the main library).  All ages are welcome!

Music lovers in Central Illinois are in for an unforgettable evening as The Texas Tenors take the stage at Five Points Washington on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.

Known for their breathtaking vocals, genre-crossing repertoire, and engaging stage presence, the trio promises a performance that blends country, classical, Broadway, and pop into one extraordinary concert experience. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit:  The Texas Tenors | Live In Concert! | Five Points Washington 

Threads, Hope & Love is running low on kids' clothes, shoes and lots of other things for our hundreds and hundreds of clients. They are needing toys, bedding, pots & pans, dishes, housewares, towels/washcloths, small appliances, all in very good condition.

We accept donations every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. If you need to drop off at a different time, let them know so someone can meet you there or take donations into the building. 309-303-0205

We never sell anything that is donated. What we can’t use, goes to Pathways Ministry in Peoria. Then if they can’t use it, it is sold by them to a recycler. Our income is only from generous donors. We appreciate anything we get from clothing to financial donations to pay our bills.

Threads is located at 121 Zinser Place, Washington, IL 61571

Financial donations can also be mailed to PO Box 52, Washington.

The Community Art Fair is a curated outdoor event bringing together regional artists for a one-day celebration of creativity, connection, and culture. Hosted at Five Points Washington, this event is designed to showcase high-quality artwork in an engaging, community-centered environment.   This event will take place on Saturday, June 20th, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Villas of Hollybrook at 1325 Independence Ct is hosting the Longest Day of the Year Car Show & Alzheimer’s event on Friday, June 19th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy food, fun and games, and a bake sale, along with awards at 2:30 p.m.

Washington Park District Swim Lessons begin on June 1st and run until August 1st.

Sign up in person at the Rec Facility or at https://apps.daysmartrecreation.com/dash/x/#/online/wpd/programs/12/level?&facility_ids=1&season_id=545

Five Points Summer Camps are back with a full lineup of programs running throughout June and July—designed to help kids build skills, gain confidence, and have a blast along the way. From sports training to fitness and fun-focused programs, these camps offer something for every interest and ability level. Register today at: https://fivepointswashington.org/event/summer-camps-and-five-points-washington/

Introduce your child to real-world STEM concepts this summer through exciting, hands-on challenges at Camp Invention coming to Central Intermediate School! 

The all-new adventure begins June 1st and goes until June 5th. Campers (children entering grades 1-6) will team up to solve problems and discover their creative potential! Your child will design a custom paddle boat, team up with robotic capybaras, build a DIY space rocket and more. 

You do not have to attend Central to come to Camp. Register today at https://www.invent.org/save/camp-invention

Vacation Bible School is an exciting week of Bible stories, music, games, snacks and crafts designed just for kids to learn about God! Join Crossroads Global Methodist Church this July for Rainforest Falls to explore the nature of God. 

VBS is for kids 3 years old up to those who just finished 6th grade. Registration for kids is open at: https://www.myvbs.org/washingtoncrossroads

VBS is July 13-17 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

VBS Program and Carnival is July 17, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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.