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π± Winter Solstice Yoga and 10 more events
Happening soon: Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union on the De Land Patch calendar

What's up De Land! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. βοΈοΈ
Coming up on the calendar:
- Winter Solstice Yoga at Allerton Park & Retreat Center
- (SOLD OUT) Winter Solstice Yoga at Allerton Park & Retreat Center
- City of Monticello City Council Meeting at LIVINGSTON CENTER
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
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- Thursday: Windy; rain and a t-storm, with a high of 53 and low of 16 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Friday: Breezy and much colder, temps: high: 30, low: 26.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 46 and low of 23 degrees.
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π Upcoming Events in De Land
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β Featured events β
- Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union
Allerton Park & Retreat Center, 515 Old Timber Rd, Monticello
5:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Winter Solstice Yoga
Allerton Park & Retreat Center , 515 Old Timber Rd , Monticello
5:00 pm - (SOLD OUT) Winter Solstice Yoga
Allerton Park & Retreat Center , 515 Old Timber Rd , Monticello
5:00 pm - City of Monticello City Council Meeting
LIVINGSTON CENTER , 224 E Livingston St , Monticello
7:00 pm
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
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π Events Nearby
- 12 Days of Crafts: Dec. 18-20 Glowing Mason Jar
Vespasian Warner Public Library District , 310 N Quincy St , Clinton
9:00 am - Intro to Hand Sewing
Allerton Park & Retreat Center , 515 Old Timber Rd , Monticello
6:00 pm - BKB B FR Home Mt. Zion High School
Monticello CUSD 25 , 1 Sage Drive , Monticello
6:00 pm - BKB G V Home Warrensburg-Latham High School
Monticello CUSD 25 , 1 Sage Dr , Monticello
7:00 pm - Coffee Club (Teens & Adults) 12/19
Vespasian Warner Public Library District , 310 N Quincy St , Clinton
9:00 am - Stay & Play 12/19
Vespasian Warner Public Library District , 310 N Quincy St , Clinton
10:30 am - Cookie Decorating (Teen 12-18)
Vespasian Warner Public Library District , 310 N Quincy St , Clinton
3:30 pm - "Christmas Under the Stars" Candlelight Tour
C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum , 219 E Woodlawn St , Clinton
5:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Monticello. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Monticello. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near De Land here.
π Nearby News
Monticello
- WILL CALL: What's Happening in Central Illinois Dec. 18 β Dec. 21 (ipmnewsroom.org)
- IHSA football playoffs expanding starting in 2026 (news-gazette.com)
Mahomet
- Mahomet's Hive Honey Beetique to hold workshop to welcome the new year (chambanatoday.com)
Champaign
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