Coles County Information

04/21/2026

It’s getting CLOSER:

Warren James Winery:
Grab your friends and get your hands a little dirty 🌱

Join us on April 30th for a fun night of planting + sipping in collaboration with Bloomfield Garden Center! Build your own container and create a beautiful custom flower arrangement with expert guidance. Perfect for your porch, patio, or gifting 🌼

Your ticket includes plants, soil, and a glass of wine or mocktail!

Buy your tickets here ➡ https://order.toasttab.com/online/warren-james-winery-mattoon-5600-lerna-road/item-plant-your-own-flower-container-with-bloomfield-garden-center-april-30th_1aee5a92-38bc-46f5-bde5-15244c22b995

Grab your friends and get your hands a little dirty 🌱

Join us on April 30th for a fun night of planting + sipping in collaboration with Bloomfield Garden Center! Build your own container and create a beautiful custom flower arrangement with expert guidance. Perfect for your porch, patio, or gifting 🌼

Your ticket includes plants, soil, and a glass of wine or mocktail!

Buy your tickets here ➡ https://order.toasttab.com/online/warren-james-winery-mattoon-5600-lerna-road/item-plant-your-own-flower-container-with-bloomfield-garden-center-april-30th_1aee5a92-38bc-46f5-bde5-15244c22b995

01/16/2026

Nothing Bundt Cakes is coming to SBL! 7 am - 4 pm, Tuesday, January 20 in the main lobby of the Health Center. Cakes are $7 and $7.50 for gluten-free and will come in a variety of flavors including gluten-free options. These are personal-sizes cakes to satisfy your sweet tooth. Proceeds from the sale benefit SBL Guild projects. While you're here, check out the Gift Shop and see fresh new merchandise and great buys on holiday decor.

01/16/2026

TOMORROW! Don't forget to get signed up for our 2026 Winter Wonderland Daddy Daughter Dance! ❄️⛄️

The time has come! Our Daddy Daughter Dance will take place on January 17th, 2026. Polish your shoes and join us for the Winter Wonderland night of a lifetime held at the LifeSpan Center!❄️☃️

Registration is open online at the link below or in person. Due to venue space, we have a limit on couples so be sure to register soon.
https://charparksandrec.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=542

01/16/2026

❄️ Winter Weather Alert ❄️
Good morning, Charleston! We have snow on the ground and slick conditions on the roads this morning.
Leave 5 minutes early
Go a little slower
Increase your following distance.

Stay safe!

12/09/2025

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, kids of all ages, let it be known that SANTA is coming to NIEMANNS! Be here Friday December 12th between 4 pm and 6 pm to see the jolly old elf 🎅 Enter to WIN a 6 FOOT STOCKING while you're here! See you soon!! Sponsored by Pepsi MidAmerica 🎄🎅🎁

12/02/2025

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻MATTOONNNNNNN🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Santa is coming Home for the Holidays! 🎅✨

We’re excited to share that Santa will be flying in for photos with children and furry friends for THREE WEEKENDS LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS!

He will also be making a special appearance at our Vendor Weekend on Friday, Dec. 12th and Saturday, Dec. 13th!

Bring the whole family, do a little shopping, and grab a photo with St. Nick himself! ❤️💚

Santa is coming Home for the Holidays! 🎅✨

We’re excited to share that Santa will be flying in for photos with children and furry friends for THREE WEEKENDS LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS!

He will also be making a special appearance at our Vendor Weekend on Friday, Dec. 12th and Saturday, Dec. 13th!

Bring the whole family, do a little shopping, and grab a photo with St. Nick himself! ❤️💚

12/02/2025

You're invited to participate in our Candlelight Christmas at Heritage Park. This event will kick off our Celebrate Downtown Christmas at 5:00 PM. Candles will be provided for everyone. Let’s create a meaningful moment filled with uplifting carols, Scripture readings, live music, and the inspiring tradition of candlelighting. We hope to see you there and contribute to this special community celebration!

12/02/2025

SUCH AN ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR OUR COMMUNITY!! Congrats VIP Mattoon 10!

Congratulations 🎉 The VIP Mattoon 10 theater is officially OPEN! Sparkling like new again ☀️🍿🎥

12/02/2025

DONT FORGET!!!

The Charleston Police Department reminds all residents owning and operating Low-Speed Gas Bicycles (LPGBs) within the City limits that annual registration and fees are due January 1st of the upcoming calendar year.

1. Complete the application at the CPD. We will affix an official tag to the bicycle frame upon registration.
2. Pay Annual Fee: The annual registration fee is $50.00. This payment must be processed at the Charleston Water Department.

The Charleston Police Department reminds all residents owning and operating Low-Speed Gas Bicycles (LPGBs) within the City limits that annual registration and fees are due January 1st of the upcoming calendar year.

1. Complete the application at the CPD. We will affix an official tag to the bicycle frame upon registration.
2. Pay Annual Fee: The annual registration fee is $50.00. This payment must be processed at the Charleston Water Department.

12/01/2025

🎄❄️ A BRAND NEW HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE IS COMING TO DOWNTOWN MATTOON! ❄️🎄

We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Celebrate Christmas event will feature a full downtown ice skating rink, for not one but TWO days!!!!!

The ice skating rink is brought to our community by two separate sponsors, Earthrise Energy, and KC Summers!

This synthetic ice rink brings all the fun of skating without the need for refrigeration, and it’s perfect for all ages: beginners, seasoned skaters, and anyone looking to soak in some holiday magic. Lace up, laugh, glide, or shuffle your way across the ice… it’s all part of the fun!

🌟 You’ll find the rink right in Downtown Mattoon in the parking lot across from the Time Theater / Thai Noodle during our Celebrate Christmas festivities, creating an unforgettable winter scene between the lights, music, and holiday cheer.

⛸️ Friday, December 5th – Skate from 5:00pm to 8:00pm during Celebrate Christmas! Enjoy the rink on us, courtesy of our generous sponsor KC Summers!

⛸️ Saturday, December 6th – The rink will be open 9:00am to 5:00pm thanks to our sponsor Earthrise Energy! To help make sure everyone gets a turn on the ice, we kindly ask skaters to keep their sessions to one hour or less.

Again, we want to give a HUGE thank you to Earthrise Energy and KC Summers for making this new tradition possible and helping bring something truly special to our community this season.

✨ Come skate, celebrate, and make a holiday memory in Downtown Mattoon!
We can’t wait to see you on the ice on December 5th and 6th! ❄️