Evangelical Covenant Church will hold a retirement celebration in honor of Happy Hands Preschool director and teacher Joyce Johnson from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 31. “Miss Joyce" worked for Happy Hands Preschool for more than 40 years.

The Academy of St. Carlo Acutis Middle School issued its final honor and high honor rolls for the 2025-26 school year.

Illinois Valley residents may participate in one of the local Memorial Day observances in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Engle Lane Theatre will host a “Cookout Cabaret” to celebrate its 2026 season at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the William C. Schiffbauer Center for the Performing Arts, 1012 Columbus Road, Streator.

The annual Manlius Memorial Service will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the Veterans Monument in Mullin’s Park.

The ceremony at 1205 Jefferson St. capped off the first day in what will be a three-and-a-half month process to build a home for a local family in need.

Bark at the Park is Saturday, May 23 at LeHigh Park in Oglesby. The event will have vendors, games, training demos and more.

Commissioner Marla Pearson said the city appreciates the community’s patience as staff prepares the facility.

Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle will hold a free safety fair, open to the public, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30.