Community Calendar

Help Us Make a Difference at the 10th Annual Vet Fest

Join a community united by respect. The Huntley American Legion Charitable Foundation invites you to a one-day celebration dedicated to our nation’s heroes.

While admission is free, every donation helps us provide critical funding for organizations such as Operation Comfort Warrior, the USO, and the Be the One Program. Come for the cause, stay for the community. We’ll have great food and an incredible soundtrack featuring The Blooze Brothers, Bucket Number 6, and LP Vinyl! And a stirring National Anthem by Jim Cornelison.

Let’s honor those who served, together.

Nurture is a mixed media art exhibit that focuses on artists' perspective of the concept of Nurture. Join us to experience the inspiration and expressive interpretation of Nurture though art.

In this side-splitting Broadway hit, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are struggling playwrights trying to compete with William Shakespeare, the rock star of the Renaissance. Desperate for success, they create the world’s first musical—complete with dancing eggs, breakfast puns, and Shakespearean sass. Overflowing with clever humor, dazzling numbers, and outrageous nods to beloved musicals, Something Rotten! is a laugh-out-loud celebration of creativity and the chaos of chasing your dreams.

In celebration of the summer solstice and to showcase the musical talent in Beloit while uplifting the community, the fourth annual Make Music Day - Beloit will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2026, as part of a free, citywide, and global event. Beloit will come alive with music in the streets, parks, offices, schools, and unique venues. Music will be performed by anyone and enjoyed by everyone.

First originating in France in 1982 as the Fête de la Musique, it has expanded to more than 1,000 cities across 120 countries. Beloit is thrilled to participate in the music event as part of the lineup of cities across the world that offer performances. Wisconsin, once again, has more cities participating in Make Music Day than any other U.S. state.

Musicians of all styles, ages, and talent levels are invited to register to perform. Venues can also offer their spaces at no cost. Just register, and we’ll take care of the musician-venue matchmaking.

Musicians and venues can register until May 29 at www.makemusicday.org/beloit.

A full list of performances can be seen on/after June 5 at www.makemusicday.org/beloit.

Nurture is a mixed media art exhibit that focuses on artists' perspective of the concept of Nurture. Join us to experience the inspiration and expressive interpretation of Nurture though art.

In this side-splitting Broadway hit, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are struggling playwrights trying to compete with William Shakespeare, the rock star of the Renaissance. Desperate for success, they create the world’s first musical—complete with dancing eggs, breakfast puns, and Shakespearean sass. Overflowing with clever humor, dazzling numbers, and outrageous nods to beloved musicals, Something Rotten! is a laugh-out-loud celebration of creativity and the chaos of chasing your dreams.

Nurture is a mixed media art exhibit that focuses on artists' perspective of the concept of Nurture. Join us to experience the inspiration and expressive interpretation of Nurture though art.

In this side-splitting Broadway hit, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are struggling playwrights trying to compete with William Shakespeare, the rock star of the Renaissance. Desperate for success, they create the world’s first musical—complete with dancing eggs, breakfast puns, and Shakespearean sass. Overflowing with clever humor, dazzling numbers, and outrageous nods to beloved musicals, Something Rotten! is a laugh-out-loud celebration of creativity and the chaos of chasing your dreams.

Hosted by Judge Douglas Ginsburg, this documentary explores the spirit and worldwide influence of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Ginsburg guides viewers through the major turning points in U.S. and world history where the Declaration served as a blueprint for self-government, from the abolitionist movement and Women's Suffrage to the words that moved iconic figures like Frederick Douglass and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to action.

Its reach extends far beyond American shores. Since 1776, more than 100 countries have drafted their own declarations of independence, and Ginsburg brings these moments to life through short, character-driven stories spanning major waves of independence in France, Latin America, and the Czech Republic. We'll also hear from refugees fleeing Hong Kong, Venezuela, and Vietnam, each pursuing the promise of "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness." And throughout it all, everyday people share their unfiltered thoughts on America's progress toward a nation where "all men are created equal."

The program is free and open to the public. It is approximately 56 minutes, not rated, and made possible through PBS.

What does it mean to be American? Join us for a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore that very question through the lens of the American Revolution. We'll kick off with a preview screening from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt's PBS documentary The American Revolution, followed by an informal group discussion.

This month, we're reading Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence by Joseph Ellis. The summer of 1776 was unlike any other — the thirteen colonies boldly declared independence from Britain while facing the largest naval force ever to cross the Atlantic. Ellis brings this electrifying moment to life, following Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Franklin, and the Howe brothers as the Continental Congress and Army made history-defining decisions on the fly. It's a story of courage, chaos, and the unlikely birth of a nation — and we'd love to discuss it with you.

This free public program runs approximately 45 minutes and is available both in-person at the Granville Branch and virtually via Zoom. To register for Zoom, visit: t.ly/D9uwH. Copies of the book are available at the Granville Branch.