WILLARD COMMUNITY CALENDAR

GUIDELINES

The City of Willard Community Calendar is a tool for the public to advertise and promote community events and activities. It’s specifically designed to house information about special events and public meetings that are of interest to the Willard Community.  All events must be open to the public and be held in the Willard area.  All events submitted to the City of Willard Community Calendar are subject to public disclosure under applicable local, state and/or Federal law. The City of Willard reserves the right to restrict or remove any content that is deemed a violation of this event calendar policy or any applicable law.  See additional guidelines and our request form below.​

EVENTS


​PREMIER BANK FOOD DRIVE

NOW THROUGH MAY 31ST

Premier Bank is doing a Food Drive for Trinity Lutheran Church's community meals.  Please see the flyer to the left for more information!

​COMMUNITY GARDEN SIGNUP

May 2nd

The City of Willard is pleased to announce our Community Garden is returning to North Main Street this Spring.  For more information, CLICK HERE.

​WILLARD COMMUNITY-WIDE YARD SALE

Thursday, May 12th - Saturday, May 14th

Thursday and Friday from 9am to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 1pm.  Sign up at City Hall.  $3.00 listing fee that goes to benefit the Willard Area Food Bank.
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​2ND HARVEST FOOD GIVEAWAY

May 16th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
​Second Harvest is having a drive-thru mobile pantry at Willard Park and Recreation and will be distributing assorted boxes of shelf-stable food, produce, frozen meat, milk, and more!  You must register and have your code when you are in line.

This is a drive-thru distribution, for everyone's safety please follow the below guidelines:
•Please remain in your vehicle.
•Food will only be placed in the trunk of your vehicle.
•Food cannot be placed in the front or back seat area.
•Please ensure trunk space is clean and clear of other items.

​WALK FOR LIFE! AND 5K

SATURDAY, MAY 21ST

Abigail Pregancy services have their Walk for Life and 5k.  Visit FRIENDSOFABIGAIL.COM and click on news & events. 

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

MONDAY, MAY 30TH 10:00 AM

Come on out to Willard's annual Memorial Day parade.  The American Legion Post 514 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3430 are organizing an event to pay tribute to all of our Armed Forces veterans both past and present.  They are also rembering our P.O.W.'s and M.I.A.'s!

​POOL OPENING

Tentatively scheduled for Monday, June 6th

​SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Tuesdays, June through August

​Join us Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 this year for our Summer Concert Series.  We have a great lineup for you.  Click here for the schedule.

​FISHING DERBY

Saturday, June 18th

More Information coming

​36th ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN THE PARK

Wednesday, June 29th through Saturday, July 2nd

More Information coming. 

​HOPEFEST

Sunday, August 14th   

​FALL FESTIVAL IN THE WOODS

Saturday, October 8th & Sunday, October 9th

First ever - more info coming.

​TRAIL OF TERROR

Friday, October 21  &  Saturday, October 22

Rain date Friday, October 28 & Saturday, October 29

​CHRISTMAS PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING

Friday, November 18th

​WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

Saturday, December 17th

​CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Weekends, December 10th - 31st

GUIDELINES AND REQUEST FORM

How it Works
  • Submit a Community Calendar Event Request below.
  • After calendar submissions are submitted online, they will be reviewed prior to posting to the calendar.
  • The City of Willard reserve the right to refuse to post announcements that are deemed offensive, inappropriate, not in the public interest or in conflict with this policy or the mission of the City of Willard.

What is allowed
  • Messages that are designed to announce one-time or special events or programs, not regularly scheduled activities (i.e. church services, exercise classes, etc.).
  • Events that are open to the public, community-oriented and either sponsored by a Willard organization or held in the community of Willard.

What is not allowed
  • Regularly scheduled events (i.e. fitness classes, church services, etc.).
  • Private events, such as family reunions and birthday parties.
  • Business, commercial or garage sale advertisements.
  • No announcement may be posted that will promote a commercial interest or cause.

Eligible Participants
  • Government and law enforcement agencies
  • Local public and private educational institutions
  • Local nonprofit organizations
  • Local service groups
  • Local social and recreational organizations

    SUBMIT YOUR EVENT REQUEST