Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, May 9, 2025

5th birthday, free fitness training, calendar of events

Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, May 9, 2025
DeeDee's is celebrating their 5th birthday in Rockton.

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  • DeeDee's Main Street Coffee & Decor is celebrating their 5th birthday on Saturday, May 10. They're open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. with games, face painting, prizes, giveaways, and sweet surprises—plus all your favorite drinks, of course! We reported on their 2nd birthday too.
  • In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9), National Nurse Week (May 6–12), and First Responder Week (May 18–24), Level 4 Fitness and Sports Performance is offering one free month of training to teachers, nurses, and first responders. Sign up anytime between now and the end of your appreciation week and receive one free month of training. You can start your free month anytime between now and June 2 — whether you want to jump in now or wait until summer.
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Today's events

Talcott Library Second Weekend Book Sale
May 9-10, 2025, 9:00 am, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Teen Crafternoon: Nature Mosaics
Fri May 9, 2025 3:30 - 5:30 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Beginner’s Crochet Workshop
Fri May 9, 2025, 5 - 7 p.m., Truly Treasured Gift n Thrift, 112 W. Main Street, Rockton, IL 61072
Music: Redwood and Charlie Rae at Louie’s
Fri May 9, 2025, 7 pm, Louie’s Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Food Truck Friday: Cheezy’s Grilled Cheeses
Fri May 9, 2025, 11:00 am, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main St. Roscoe IL, 61073

Coming weather

  • Friday: Widespread frost, mainly before 7 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
  • Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. (Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service).

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