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Seven Year Anniversary of the Serenity Shed!

We are so excited to celebrate the incredible impact that The Serenity Shed has made over the last seven years since it was founded! Our free celebration will be open to the public from 10 am-7 pm on Thursday, August 25th. There will be a number of interesting demos throughout ...read more

Annual Butterfly Release Memorial

A short service will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. A few things to note if you are coming: Get here early. Parking is limited. Please carpool whenever possible. DO NOT park on Route 2 as it is extremely dangerous. Seating is limited. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, etc. In the event ...read more

Garden Luncheon: Diamonds & Daisies

Our annual Garden Luncheon will be May 7, 2022 at Stronghold Brubaker Center in Oregon, Illinois.  Our theme this year is Diamonds & Daisies!  We will have live music, a cash bar with delicious luncheon and great auction items. There will also be a chance to win a diamond ring!

#Giving Tuesday 2021

All donations to Serenity Hospice and Home up to $5,000 will be generously matched dollar-for-dollar by the A. Charles & Lillimor Lawrence Foundation through this #GivingTuesday, November 30th, 2021. 100% of funds raised will be used towards providing charitable care for those who are unable to pay.   $25 covers a day’s ...read more

Angel Ball 2021

The Rotary Foundation’s Angel Ball has been a local celebration of the Christmas season since 1993. It’s also been a much-appreciated way of supporting three tremendous area nonprofits – Serenity Hospice and Home, the Village of Progress, and the Rotary Foundation.   Last year, we decided to not hold the Ball due ...read more

BARN SALE – For the Jack of All Trades…and Jill’s too!

Jack of all Trades…and Jill’s too! opens for four days only July 22nd through 25th. The barn at 1194 W Mud Creek Road, Oregon IL will be FILLED again with everything a person needs or wants. This sale includes new and vintage items, collectibles and fun things to own such ...read more

Butterfly Release Memorial 2021

   If you have registered to attend, please remember to carpool when possible and bring a lawn chair as seating will be limited. Driving Directions In the event of heavy rain or severe weather, we will cancel the event and it will NOT be rescheduled. However, we will keep reserved butterflies refrigerated and ...read more