In Our Coummunity

Are you ready to tee off for a great cause? Join in at the ATCGM Summer Golf Classic and help break the cycle of addiction one swing at a time. With your support, funds raised at this event will help provide life-restoring treatment to men and women struggling with addiction across the Midwest.

Entry is $150/per person or $600 for a team of 4.

Click the link below to register!

https://bit.ly/GolfClassicSignUpATCGM.

Grab some friends and register a team for the 12-hour stationary bike relay ride. There will be entertainment, giveaways, and fitness challenges all while raising money for Saint Jude. Come participate in this fun event!

Event by Five Points Washington and Five Points Group Fitness

Five Points Fridays are back!

June 9  5-9 p.m.

Harvest Sons @ 5 p.m.

Matt Eckberg Band @ 6:45 p.m.

Laser Ops Mobile Gaming will be on site

Food Trucks – Tacos & Thai

Shelter Rental Info

All park shelters may be used on a first come, first served basis at any time during regular park hours. Persons wishing to guarantee a shelter must contact the administration office during regular office hours as to the availability of the desired dates and complete an Outdoor Facility Rental Application for approval.  We will post notices the day of the reservation indicating the day/time and person/organization that has made the reservation.  Only signs issued by the Washington Park District will be honored. Contact the office at 309-444-9413 for information. 

If you are a first-time band parent or it’s been a while since you’ve had a marching panther in your house, join us to learn the basics of what you’ll need to know for the upcoming marching band season. Bring your questions, and we will do our best to answer them! Met us next to the band pavilion and Babcook Field sign at 6:30 pm. We invite everyone to join us for the June Boosters meeting at 7 pm in the band room.

Monday, June 5th at 6:30 p.m.

There will be a food pantry, Saturday, May 13th at Evangelical United Methodist Church on 401 Walnut street. Park in the West parking lot and a volunteer will bring you a list of food available that day to mark what items you’re interested in. You will then be directed to the East parking lot to pick up the food items the volunteers have boxed for you. All those in need of food are welcome.

Tennis Lessons

Classes focus on developing basic strokes and movement.  This class will introduce players to the stroke development of forehand, backhand and volleys while practicing live ball rallies using different pressurized balls.  Students will be grouped by age and ability.  For more advanced players,  emphasis will be placed on footwork,  service game, overheads, volleys and adding more spin.

Writing Workshop

Features interactive learning,  round-table discussion , and editorial feedback.  Learn about keystones of fiction writing and how to give and receive quality critical feedback on your work. By the end of the workshop, writers will have completed three of their own short stories and had the opportunity to synthesize their learning by revising one story based on the group’s feedback and their own expanded skillset.

Donate Your Games

We are seeking donations of complete, gently-used card and board games. Please drop them off at the Park District office at 105 S Spruce St. Our REACH and Summer Camp kids will be very thankful!

Help support the Washington American Legion Post 100 every Thursday night at 7 p.m. and take a chance at winning some cash! The Legion hosts their weekly Queen of Hearts Drawing with a progressive jackpot that goes to a winner who chooses an envelope containing the Queen of Hearts playing card. It’s a lot of fun, and you can buy as many chances as you like.

The Legion also has their full kitchen menu available on Thursday night with the doors opening at 5 p.m. For more information about this drawing and other events, check out their Facebook page.

Chalk Painting is a fun, easy way to dress up your home decor or make a special gift for someone. Join me on June 7th to help raise money for St. Jude. All proceeds from the event will be donated to St. Jude

$40 Class Fee Includes:

5x7 drop in box frame with 3 chalkable surfaces

5x7 reusable transfer (pictured)

Paste, tools, use of 2nd transfer of your choice from my collection

Complimentary wine sampling (with purchase of a glass of wine)

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First cruise in at Connect Church 1750 Washington Rd, Washington, IL on June 17, 2023 4pm to 9pm. Music, food, family fun & cool cars. Sponsored by Dan Pfeifer State Farm, Advance Auto Parts & H&H Electric & Solutions. Anything with wheels welcome!!!

Come join us as we learn about Building Faith in Jesus! We will listen to Bible stories, play games, do crafts, eat lunch, and have fun. *Lunch is provided*

In the morning, we will learn about Jesus inviting Nicodemus into a personal relationship with Him (John 3:1-21) and how Jesus wants to have that same relationship with us.

In the afternoon, we will learn how to serve others by studying the parable Jesus used about the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37).

FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 AT 8 AM – 3 PMat the Wenger Shelter

Register for free: https://thebridgeunitedmethodistchurch.breezechms.com/form/VBS2023

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