IN OUR COMMUNITY

Hop on over to the Five Points Banquet Rooms on Saturday, April 4th from 9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. for a fun-filled morning at the Washington Park District Bunny Breakfast! Enjoy a continental-style breakfast with donuts, rolls, bagels, juice, milk, and coffee. The cost is $5.00 per person (ages 1+).

Meet the Easter Bunny! Don’t forget to bring your own camera for photos! Limited seats may be available on the day of the event, so we recommend purchasing tickets in advance at https://apps.daysmartrecreation.com/dash/x/#/online/wpd/activity-finder/programs/9/levels/972?&facility_ids=1

Thursday, April 16 at 5:00 p.m.

Countryside Banquet Facility

Meet & Mingle is a celebration of the people and businesses who make our community strong, vibrant, and growing. During the evening, we’ll recognize outstanding individuals and organizations with the following awards:

- Business of the Year

- Volunteer of the Year

- Washingtonian Award

Enjoy an evening of networking, recognition, and celebration in a relaxed, garden party-inspired setting. Whether you’re a business leader, community partner, or resident, this is a night you won’t want to miss!

Purchase tickets at https://washingtonilcoc.com/meet-mingle/

The annual Washington District Easter Egg Hunt will be held rain, snow, or shine on Saturday, April 4th at 11:00 a.m. at the Washington Park Rotary Shelter.

The Washington Memorial Day Parade Committee is inviting community members and groups to take part in this year’s parade. They would love to see a great turnout from across the community, including bike riders, decorated golf carts, dog walkers, churches, youth groups, classic and cool cars, and other local participants who want to be part of this meaningful tradition.

Applications to participate are due by May 15th.  Download the 2026 Memorial Day Parade Registration Form at: https://www.ci.washington.il.us/egov/apps/document/center.egov

The community is also invited to start the morning with breakfast at the VFW on Zinser Street before the parade.

Come together to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country

The Washington Historical Society will have their annual meeting with a special program on Monday, April 27th at their building on the Washington square.

The Annual Meeting’s program will feature the Historical Society’s own, John Stromberger, presenting a program on the Washington Cannery, which served as a German POW camp during WWII. John will cover the characteristics of our town that led to the cannery choosing Washington as its home in the first place, the POW encampment here, the one German prisoner who escaped the camp, as well as businesses that have called 300 W. Holland Street home since the cannery moved to Morton. This is sure to be a fascinating program on a fascinating part of Washington’s history.

Refreshments will be served beginning at 6:30 p.m. Prior to John’s program, there will be a short business meeting of the Society at 7:00 p.m. This program is free and open to the public; you do not need to be a Historical Society member to attend.

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

Check out some of these events at the Washington District Library!

STEAM: Forest Park Nature Center

April 2nd I 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy a different STEAM-inspired activity on the first Thursday of each month.

PAWs to Read

April 25th I 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Encourage a love of reading books by signing up for a 15-minute session to read to a registered therapy dog courtesy of the Peoria Humane Society!

Spring Garden Talk (Sunnyland Branch)

April 28th I 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Take away spring gardening tips from master gardener Ella Maxwell.

For more library activities in April, visit https://washingtondl.org/at-the-library/library-newsletter/

Want to help the community and pick up litter?  Contact the Park District and/or stop by the office and pick up a couple trash bags during the month of April.  Go out to an area of your choice to pick up trash!!

Please bring your filled trash bags to a park and our staff will take it to the dumpster.

For any questions, please contact Scott at swood@washingtonparkdistrict.com

St. Jude Washington Run is hosting their annual golf outing at Pine Lakes on Friday, May 22nd!  Check-in at 11:00 a.m. with a Shotgun Start at 12:00 p.m.  Entry fee is $90 per person (increases to $100 per person on May 1st).  Fee includes a bagged lunch, green fees, and a cart.

Contact Ashley at ashley.tamara4@gmail.com with any questions, or sign up today at http://www.washingtonstjuderun.com/golf-outing-2026

Supported Living of Washington is hosting a Rummage Sale on April 23rd from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and April 25th from 8:0 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 1150 Newcastle Road.  All proceeds go back to the residents.

Donations such as toys, games, dishes, furniture, home decor, and more are welcomed (please not clothing) and can be dropped off at the front office during the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. until April 13th. 

Celebrate the flavors, families, and traditions that make Washington home. Roots & Recipes: Tales and Tastes from Washington’s Kitchens is a community collection honoring the stories and recipes that have been shared for generations.

Available for purchase in person at the Washington Chamber of Commerce office at 105 S Spruce St., on the 2nd floor of the Washington Park District, only during office hours of Monday-Wednesday 9:30am-11:30am. For quick pick-up downstairs, please submit the below form or call (309) 444-9921 to place an order. Quantities are limited – secure your copy today at https://washingtonilcoc.com/cookbook/

Monday, April 13th at Five Points Washington, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Upcoming free information session at Five Points covering all aspects of qualifying for financial aid for your college bound students.

This session is presented by Washington Bridge Education Foundation. Register for the event at:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1D58JbpRej/?mibextid=wwXIfr

A new phishing scam is tricking people into installing malware by pretending to be a Google security check. The page looks convincing and tells you your Google account needs additional protection.  See more details about this scam and how to protect yourself at: 

https://cyberguy.com/privacy/fake-google-security-page-turn-browser-spying-tool

Where to watch the Cardinals, Cubs, and White Sox on your MTCO TV service this year:

Chicago Cubs

Marquee Network (channel 560).

Chicago White Sox

Chicago Sports Network (channel 562) and Chicago Sports Network+(channel 563).

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals terminated their relationship with FanDuel Sports Network, who carried the games last year, so MLB has taken over production rights of the games. The games can be streamed with a subscription to MLB.TV or Cardinals.TV

Numerous nationally televised games for all three teams will be broadcast on ESPN (channel 557), ESPN (559) FOX (503), TBS (519), and FS1 (570).

For some breathtaking scenery and to ask the question “why would someone do this?”, watch this video of an incredibly adventurous professional wingsuit flier:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zOnHu2o1NA

One of the games expected to arrive along with April 2026’s PlayStation Plus Essential lineup has leaked ahead of schedule: https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-plus-essential-headliner-game-for-april-leaks

Did you know you can quickly track any package with just the tracking number on Google Search?  You do not need to dig through emails or log in to an account.

All you need to do is copy your tracking number, then paste it straight into the Google search bar. It will often recognize the carrier automatically and show real-time updates.

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.