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As we are reminded by American flags flying in yards throughout Mahomet, this week begins with Memorial Day, a day to honor those who gave their lives in military service to our country. Thank you to all veterans and their families for your sacrifices! We also consider this week the unofficial start to summer in Mahomet, and the calendar reflects that. Below, we have highlighted signature summer events, as well as other happenings around town. Mahomet Parks & Rec is kicking t

Mahomet Parks & Recreation is hosting an exciting new event this Memorial Day (Monday, May 25). The first annual “Splash Into Summer” will take place from 11 am – 1 pm at Barber Park. We caught up with MPR to learn everything you need to know before you go! Where is this event located? The event is at Barber Park (703 MacDougal Road), with activities taking place primarily at the Bill & Lisa Peithmann Splash Pad. Will food be served at the event? Yes! Food will be available t

Since publishing our previous post about parking in front of mailboxes, the Village has passed a new parking ordinance. As the Mahomet Police Department recently explained on social media, drivers may not park within 10 feet of a mailbox. This ensures that mail carriers can "safely and consistently" deliver mail. Please be mindful of your neighbors as this new ordinance takes effect!

Lake of the Woods offers several camps and activities with opportunities to explore nature. (Image source: Champaign Forest Preserves) School is almost out! Still making plans for your kids this summer? Read on for highlighted camps and activities offered in Mahomet this summer. Mahomet-Seymour High School offers a variety of summer sports camps for 1st-8th graders (depending on the sport). Camps run for 1-4 days. Discounts are available when you register for more than one se

It is the last full week of the year for Mahomet-Seymour Community Schools! As we head into summer, the town calendar is ramping up with annual kick-off events, graduations, year-end meetings, and more. Check out the full community calendar at the bottom of our homepage for details! A Regular School Board Meeting will take place Monday, May 18 (6:30 p.m., 1301 S. Bulldog Drive). The agenda can be found here, and the meeting can be viewed online here. Looking for a zen activ

director3445 4 min read (Know Before You Go is a feature of Everything Mahomet where we try to research and tell you the small details you need to know for community events. Feel free to go the Talk to Us page to let us know how we can do even better.) The I Spy Summer at the Library is a unique, free family event that kicks off the summer season in Mahomet. It includes the I Spy Walk, a carnival with games and activities on the library lawn, and a free lunch for all particip

This May 28, 29 and 30, Mahomet residents can participate in the annual Community-Wide Garage Sale, an event that traditionally brings shoppers from across the C-U area. There is no cost to be listed as part of this event. So far, we have 27 sales listed. Those who wish to participate should submit a sign-up form, briefly describing the details of their sale, by May 25. All garage sales will then be featured on EverythingMahomet.com here. We will post a downloadable l

This week, catch recurring events like toddler playgroups, trivia nights, and workout classes, as well as the highlighted events below. Check out the full calendar at the bottom of our homepage for details! · A Village Board Study Session will take place Tuesday, May 12 (6 p.m., 503 E. Main Street). The agenda (linked here) includes a tentative budget for the 2027 fiscal year as well as regular departmental updates. · This month’s Tuesday Night Book Club at the

Flowers, herbs and tomatoes head up the list of the plants you can pick up this weekend at the Annual MSHS Plant Sale. The sale gives Ag Business students the opportunity to run an actual business, with proceeds supporting student scholarships. Here is everything you need to "know before you go" about this year's plant sale: Plant sale at the Mahomet-Seymour High School Greenhouse runs May 1, 2,3 & 9. Where is it? The sale takes place at the MHSH greenhouse, located behin

Storms Monday night downed tree limbs around Mahomet, including at Lake of the Woods Golf Course. It's been a rough couple of weeks for people who like to keep tree branches where they belong - in their trees! Just ask the crews out at Lake of the Woods Golf Course, who had to close the course on Tuesday April 29th to clear up downed trees on several holes. (Thanks to the hard work of maintenance crews, the course reopened Wednesday April 30th.!) To help residents dealin

(Know Before You Go is a feature of Everything Mahomet where we try to research and tell you the small details you need to know for community events. Feel free to go the Talk to Us page to let us know how we can do even better.) A free, secure document shredding event is this Saturday at Mahomet Public Library, from 10 a.m. to Noon in the library parking lot. Here is everything you need to know: Is it really free? It really is, although you will be invited to make a donati

If you have a street mailbox, you may have experienced this frustration. Someone, maybe a visitor to your street, parks in front of your mailbox, causing you to miss your mail or have to do gymnastics to check your box. It is frustrating. But what can you do? Recently, the Mahomet Police took to Facebook to answer this question. With their permission, I have copied their response below. Parking in Front of Mailboxes – What the Law Says / Clarification The Mahomet Police

(Know Before You Go is a feature of Everything Mahomet where we try to research and tell you the small details you need to know for community events. Feel free to go the Talk to Us page to let us know how we can do even better.) A business showcase as a family event? You may be surprised at what you will find at this year's reimagined event. Formerly known as the "Home and Garden Show," the new business showcase is designed to promote all things Mahomet, including busines

The weekend of May 28-30 will be the official dates for the 2026 community-wide garage sales. Traditionally, as many as 100 families around town offer garage sales on this date, attracting buyers from both in and out of town and creating a fun weekend for bargain shoppers. Garage sale listings for the community-wide sale, or any other time, are free on our garage sale page. This year, sign-up will be done through the garage sale page of this website, found at https://www.ev

A referendum to issue bonds to assist with the cost of expanding the Mahomet Public Library failed by a total of only 70 votes in the primary election held March 17th. With 2,702 people voting, the final tally was 1,316 (48.7%) votes for the proposal, and 1,386 (51.3 %) votes against. With some mail-in ballots still to be counted, the outcome is unofficial, but library officials have said it is highly unlikely that the remaining mail-in ballots would change the outcome. H

What is a Plant Swap and How does it Work? Got too many house plants? Need more? Maybe you have a rare or unusual house plant you want to share with fellow enthusiasts? This Saturday, March 14 th from 11:00 a.m. to Noon, Mahomet Public Library is hosting a free Plant Swap . At this event, participants bring plants they no longer want or need, or that need a good adoptive home, and take home plants or cuttings to try something new. How Does the Plant Swap Work? Small cups

Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons has issued a list of polling places that will not be open for the March 17th primary location due to a shortage of election judges. Life Vineyard Church in Mahomet was among those listed, meaning that voting will not take place there on March 17th. Two polling places remain open in Mahomet on Election Day - at Lake of the Woods park and at the Mahomet Public Library. Voting takes place at both places from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Elec

MAYC Madness, Mahjong and Minecraft headline the week in Mahomet MAYC Madness is this Week Highlights from our community calendar for the week: MAYC Madness is a social event of the year for Mahomet residents. This sports themed dinner and auction offer free drinks, great food, dancing and a chance to bid on great packages while supporting Mahomet Area Youth Club. Saturday March 7th. More information and tickets can be found at https://one.bidpal.net/maycmadnessroundtwo/ B

Many fish lovers and vegetarians look forward to the Lenten season each year, with the Catholic Church (and other denominations) observing “meatless Fridays.” As a result, community fish fries and meatless specials at restaurants come out of the woodwork. If you are looking for meatless options, there is no need to leave Mahomet. We asked local residents where we can find the best meatless meals in town. Here is what we learned: Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has

You can get U of I tickets, memorabilia or a great vacation – while also giving Mahomet kids a healthy place to go after school. An interview with the staff of the Mahomet Area Youth Club. On Saturday, March 7 th Mahomet residents and supporters from around the area will descend on the Hilton Garden Inn in Champaign to eat, drink, dance and bid on auction items – all to support MAYC – the Mahomet Area Youth Club. This annual event often draws over 200 people and is the big