COMMUNITY NEWS

Macon County
Emergency Telephone System Board
1078 W Rotary Way
Decatur, IL 62521
217-424-1002

This System will be used in the event of an emergency within Macon County. Alerts will be sent out with
potentially lifesaving messages regarding critical events such as chemical leaks, active shooter situations,
etc. This information will be sent to residents who have signed up online and to any resident who uses a
landline telephone. If you only use a cell phone, you will not receive these critical notifications unless
you sign up online.
Alerts for significant weather events are also among the notifications residents may sign up for.
Villages are able to send Village Alerts to anyone who signs up for alerts such as, but not limited to, boil
orders, road closures or construction, and winter weather closures. The villages offering these alerts
are: Forsyth, Harristown, Long Creek, Maroa, Mt. Zion, Oreana, and Warrensburg.
There are several ways to receive an alert: Text, phone call, email, TTY/TTD, or using the Everbridge app
found in the App Store.
If you are already signed up for the Macon County Emergency Alert & Notification System, please log in
to verify your contact information is up to date.
If you haven’t signed up, please do so by visiting one of the websites listed below. Once on the page,
look for the police car icon that says >>CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.
http://www.maconcountyema.org
http://www.sheriff-macon-il.us
https://maconcounty.illinois.gov
For questions regarding the Emergency Alert & Notification System or assistance in signing up, please
contact the Macon County ETSB at (217) 424-1002 Ext 202 or Ext 203.

Don’t forget – you can always bring your unused medicines and drop them in the secure box at the Village Hall.

Community Involvement

Want to be more involved in your Community?? Here are a couple suggestions:
The Warrensburg Fire Department is looking for volunteers. If interested, contact any member of the department for information or stop by the Fire House any Thursday evening.

Attend a Village Board of Trustees meeting to learn what is happening in the Village and discover if you can be an active participant in making a difference in this community. Meetings are the 1st & 3rd Mondays at 5:30 p.m.

Library News

220 S. Main Warrensburg www.barclaylibrary.org 217-672-3621 October 2024

Free Bingo Night
Friday, October 18th at 6:00 pm at Harristown Community Center
Enjoy a fun night of Bingo, a costume contest, prizes and concession stand

Friends of the Library Meeting
Monday, October 28th at 6:30 pm Everyone is invited!

KIDS & TEENS
Storytime at Barclay Library Tuesdays at 10:30am
Storytime at Harristown Community Center Tuesdays at 2:00pm
Join us at the library each Tuesday for a new story, snack and craft! Storytime is a first step toward building literacy and social skills for your child. No registration required.

Music Makers
0-5 years old Fridays at 10:30am at Barclay
Bring your little ones to make music each Friday! We will sing songs and play instruments! No registration required.

Pumpkin Palooza at Harristown Community Center, Saturday, October 19 from 10-11am
Pumpkin Palooza at Barclay, Saturday, October 26 from 11am-12pm
Join us for spooktacular fun at Pumpkin Palooza! This celebration will be filled with festive games and candy, of course!
Harristown: https://tinyurl.com/7tztsh99 OR Barclay: https://tinyurl.com/3e3dby7z

ADULTS
Crochet Cauldron Coasters
Tuesday, October 1 from 6-7:30pm at Barclay
If you are comfortable with the basics of crochet but eager to expand your skill set, this is the class for you.
https://tinyurl.com/4nupnb63

Knitted Pumpkin
Wednesday, October 1 from 6-7:30pm at Harristown Community Center
Wednesday, October 10 from 6-7:30pm at Barclay
Create a beautiful decoration. No skills required!
Harristown: https://tinyurl.com/274uifjv OR Barclay: https://tinyurl.com/nhbafsdk

Beginner Crochet – Card Wallet at Barclay
Tuesday, October 15 from 6-7:30pm
Have you always wanted to learn the art of crochet but don’t know where to start? Our Beginner Crochet Class is perfect for you! https://tinyurl.com/ts8aa6vz

BOOK CLUBS
First Wednesday Book Club
Wednesday, October 2 at 10:30am
Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom
In 1872, a sixteen year old Crow Native woman marries Abe Farwell, a white fur trader.
Everyone welcome!

Second Saturday Book Club
Saturday, October 12 at 11am
Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery
A farm-reared, 67 year old great grandmother walked 800 miles along the Appalachian Trail.
Everyone welcome!

Clueminati/Third Wednesday Book Club
Wednesday, October 16 at 6pm
Behind her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
A modern love triangle with many twists and turns that leave you questioning.
Everyone welcome!

COMMUNITY EVENTS
Harvest Festival
Sunday, October 13 from 3-7pm
There will be 24 vendors, food trucks, a costume contest, pet costume contest, trick-or-treating, kids’ tattoos, hair tinsel, face painting and games.

Illini Park Fall Festival
Saturday, October 19 from 5:30-8:30pm
The library will be passing out candy at Trunk-or-Treat. Come see us!

Teen Drawing Club
Saturday, October 26 from 10-11am at Barclay
This program is led by a community member. Come draw, chat, and hang out with other teen artists ages 11-18. https://tinyurl.com/bdhj4f86

Halloween Parade
Thursday, October 31 at 7pm
We will be passing out candy in the Warrensburg Halloween Parade again this year!

PERSON OF THE MONTH
The Person of the Month is Kenneth Robinson for donating toys to the library. Thank you!

Don’t forget to check out our e-books and audiobooks at www.barclaylibrary.org