Morning Nelson! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Bellson Music Fest 2026
- Board Meeting at Rock Falls ESD 13
- Music 🎶 at the Square! ☀️🌳
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 66.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
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Wednesday June 10
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Board Meeting
Rock Falls ESD 13
Merrill Elementary
6:00 pm
Friday June 26
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Music 🎶 at the Square! ☀️🌳 →
John Dixon Park, 515 N Galena Ave, Dixon
5:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday June 3
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Storytime Art Adventures in the Park - June 3rd →
Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling
11:00 am
Thursday June 4
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Basic Jazz Technique Workshop - Sterling, IL 2026 →
Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling
4:00 pm
Friday June 5
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The Greatest Showman →
The Dixon: Historic Theatre, 114 S Galena Ave, Dixon
7:30 pm
Saturday June 6
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Twin City Farmers Market OPEN YEAR AROUND! →
Sterling, IL Calendar, 2nd Street between Avenue A and Avenue B, Sterling
8:00 am
Sunday June 7
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A Very Willful Murder →
Dixon Elks Lodge 779, 1279 Franklin Grove Rd, Dixon
5:30 pm
Monday June 8
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Sterling Municipal Band →
Sterling, IL Calendar, Sterling City Hall Council Chambers 212 3rd Avenue, Sterling
5:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
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Storytime Art Adventures in the Park - June 10th →
Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling
11:00 am
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Board Meeting
Rock Falls ESD 13
Merrill Elementary
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Littles with a Lens - Sterling, IL 2026 →
Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling
9:30 am
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🗞 Nearby News
Sterling
- Rock River Hospice and Home Memorial Gathering to be Held (theradar.online)
- Dixon Chamber to Host Legislative Luncheon Featuring State Rep. BradFritts and State Sen. Li Arellano (theradar.online)
- Whiteside County property transfers for May 25 to 29, 2026 (shawlocal.com)
Rock Falls
- From Classroom Tradition to Coffee Trailer: Former RFHS Teacher Launches Good News Coffee Co. (theradar.online)
Ok Nelson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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