Calhoun County, IL

10/18/2026

🍗 THE DUMPLINGS ARE CALLING! 🍗
School bells are ringing, leaves will soon be falling, and you know what that means… the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Fall Dinner in Hardin, IL, is right around the corner!

Yes, you read that right! The SFA Parish Fall Dinner will be held Sunday, October 18, at the St. Norbert School Gym in Hardin, Illinois.

If you’ve been dreaming about those homemade dumplings and dressing all year, you’re in luck! A full, homemade meal prepared by some of the best cooks in Calhoun County will be served. 🤎

Come enjoy a sit-down, all-you-can-eat meal with your family and friends, or grab a carryout to enjoy at home. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to grab an extra meal for your neighbors!

🍽️ The full meal includes:
● Crispy fried chicken
● Tender roast beef
● Homemade dumplings
● Dressing
● Mashed potatoes & gravy
● Slaw
● Green beans
● Dessert

And, of course, don’t forget to swing by our Sweet Shop for some of the best homemade desserts around! 🍰

Be sure to stop by and visit the ladies selling Grand Raffle and Quilt tickets too. You might go home with a prize—and everyone gets a free smile along with their tickets! 😊

Mark your calendar, bring your appetite, and come hungry! We can’t wait to see you at the SFA Parish Fall Dinner! 🍗🥔🍰

10/18/2026

10/18/2026

☀️🍹 IT’S SUNDAY FUNDAY AT THE FARMER! 🍗🍳

If you ain’t at Calhoun’s Thirsty Farmer, then WHERE YOU AT?! 🤠

Let Amanda & Karina take care of ya today! ❤️ These ladies will be here OPEN TO CLOSE, serving up some of the best dang food and coldest drinks around!

🍳 Breakfast cravings? We’ve got ya!
🍗 Sunday comfort food? You KNOW it!
🍹 Loaded Bloody Marys & mimosas? Say LESS!

Grab your family, bring your appetite, and come spend your Sunday with us! Good food, cold drinks, and a whole lotta small-town love waiting for ya! Come see your girls at the Farmer! ❤️🤠

10/18/2026

Do you have an event you would like to share with the Calhoun Community?

Our page has 2,000 Followers -- we can help spread the word.

Go to our website: www.CalhounIL.org and SUBMIT YOUR EVENT information.

Your event will then be posted on the Calhoun Community Calendar, and shared in posts including our FB weekly (Sunday) list of "What's Happening in Calhoun".

10/18/2026

Here's What's Happening In & Around Calhoun!
10/21: Pick Your Ghost Paint Party, Mel's 5:30-8p, pre-register with Michelle Myers
10/21: Calhoun Community Foundation Meeting, All are Welcome!, Farm Bureau | Extension Office, 6p
10/24: Trunk or Treat, Brussels
10/24: Haunted House Experience, Top of Brussels Village Hall, 5-9p
10/26-30: St Mary's Ribbon Week
10/27: Blood Drive, Calhoun High School Gym, 9a-2p, schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org, for: Calhoun Hardin
10/28: Come Meet Your Candidates, CHS Auditorium 6:30p
10/28: Boo Grams Delivery Date -- order ahead of time! CEJHS PTO
10/31: Trunk or Treat, Hardin Village of Hardin Illinois
11/6: IL Secretary of State Mobile DMV, Farm Bureau/Extension Office Hardin, 10-2, contact Jane 618.576.2233 or Georgi 618.576.2293 for an appointment.
11/7: Annual Turtle Soup Carry Out, St. Matthews Brussels, 4-7p
11/12: Science Night, St. Norbert's School
11/14: Gobble Wobble Micro-marathon, sponsored by Calhoun Community Foundation, come join the run/waddle/walk... for fun - all proceeds benefit Calhoun County health, wellness and educational programs! Phil Gress Park, 3p
12/5: Christmas Tour, sponsored by St. Norbert School, Hardin ILs School, 12-5p
12/11: Christmas with Elvis, Pere Marquette Lodge, 6:30p
SHARE INFO ABOUT YOUR UPCOMING EVENT!
Submit your Event or Program information using our website's online form, go to:
https://calhounil.org

10/18/2026

CHECK THIS ONE OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST!!!!
Gather your family, friends, teammates and complete a (Micro) Marathon!
At a mere 0.1 Mile, not much pre-training is required!
You can Hobble, Hop, Walk or Skip to complete this one.

All proceeds benefit Calhoun County health, wellness and education programs.
Sponsored by Calhoun Community Foundation.

Come have some fun while supporting Calhoun County!

10/18/2026