The Rantoul Recreation Department
sponsors many events throughout the year.
For information on past, current and future
events, please check back often. For more
information on the events that are posted,
click on the links below:
Recreation
Building Usage and Rental The Recreation Building located
at 100 E. Flessner has a room available
for rent for parties, meetings, etc.
The meeting room offers kitchen facilities.
For more info call 893-5700.
Monthly
Potluck The Rantoul Recreation Department
and the Rantoul Senior Citizens Club
will hold its monthly potluck the 2nd
Thursday of each month, at the Recreation
Building, 100 E. Flessner. Each person
should bring a covered dish, salad,
or dessert to share and their own table
service. All persons 55 and over are
invited to attend the party. Phone 893-5700
for a ride.
Senior
Runabout The Rantoul Recreation Department
provides transportation for all senior
citizens to IGA on Tuesdays, and to
Wal-Mart on Thursdays. Seniors may
also schedule transportation for other
in-town errands by calling 893-5700.
Peace
Meal Luncheon
The Community Service Center is the
site of the daily Peace Meal luncheon
served at 11:30 AM every Monday thru
Friday for Rantoul area residents. The
suggested donation for persons 60 and
over is $3. Suggested donation for those
under 60 is $6. Call Pat at 892-5506
to sign up for lunch. Home delivery
of the lunch is possible if you are
homebound. Weekly activities include
grocery shopping at 1:00 PM on Tuesdays
and WalMart in Rantoul on Thursday at
1:00 PM. Phone 893-5700 for transportation
or further information.
Junior
High Night at the Youth Center Friday’s 7 to 10 PM,
October - April. 6th, 7th and 8th grades.
Rantoul, St. Malachy, Gifford, Ludlow,
Thomasboro and Prairieview. Basketball,
Volleyball, music and refreshments.
Youth Center members get in free and
the charge is $5.00 for a non-member.
No bookbags, shoebags or purses will
be allowed in building.
High
School Night at the Youth Center The Rantoul Youth Center is
open on Saturday nights from 7:00 –
10:00 pm for all Rantoul High School
students. The admission fee is $3. Activities
include games, sports, music and fun.
2010
Fishing Derby The Recreation Department will
be hosting the 2010 fishing derby at
Glenwood Park in early June. It is open
to all ages. Prizes will be awarded
and refreshments will be served. If
you have any questions please contact
the Rantoul Recreation Department at
893-5700.
2010
Car Show The Recreation Department will
be taking a trip to the 2010 car show
at McCormick Place on February 18, 2010.
The fee is $25 and if you have any questions,
or to make reservations, please contact
the Rantoul Recreation Department at
893-5700.
Rantoul's
11th Annual Soap Box Derby The 11th Annual Soap Box Derby
will be held in early June. Come out
and watch as over 30 cars in two classes
compete for a spot in the Nationals.
Races begin at 9:00 a.m. on North Maplewood
Drive. Contact Bryce Morris at 893-4600
or 893-4952 with any questions.
