The menus for the Senior Centers in Rooks County for the week beginning Monday, May 25, are as follows: Monday—Closed for Memorial Day. Tuesday—Salisbury steak in gravy, mashed potatoes, tossed salad, bread, mandarin oranges. Wednesday—Goulash, Italian blend vegetables, bread, gelatin with fruit. Thursday— Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, bread, pineapple. Friday—Sloppy joe, Brussels sprouts, bun, cinnamon apple slices.

The McKenna Theatre in Palco will have an early showtime for the opening weekend of “Star Wars: Mandalorian & Grogu” on Thursday, May 21st at 2:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 apiece.

Get ready for some fun in the sun! The Stockton Swimming Pool will officially open for the season on Monday, May 25th, at 1:00 p.m., weather permitting. The daily hours will be from 1:00 p.m.

Community members and businesses are invited to take part in a special signature ad recognizing Rooks County Health Center for being named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States. The ad will appear in a special RCH section in the June 4, 2026 edition of the Sentinel- Times.

Ladies, get your squad together because it's officially Ladies Night at 1872 Italian Eatery in Stockton every Thursday! Make plans to gather, unwind, laugh, and enjoy an evening out with friends. Gentlemen are welcome to tag along with their special ladies since everyone is welcome to enjoy the evening.

As Memorial Day approaches, our communities prepare to celebrate the lives and sacrifices of our nation's heroes. This year, the Stockton VFW Post 8873 and the Plainville VFW Post 8871 invite you to join a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who answered our country’s call. Through a series of moving cemetery services, we will honor the courage, dedication, and enduring legacy of our veterans. All are welcome to gather, remember, and express our gratitude together at these meaningful events.

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There will be a government surplus commodities distribution on Monday, May 18th in Stockton. The distribution will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

The Stockton Food Pantry will be open next Thursday, May 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The menus for the Senior Centers in Rooks County for the week beginning Monday, May 18, are as follows: Monday—Hamburger patty with lettuce, tomato, and onion, pasta salad with veggies, bun, applesauce. Tuesday— Spanish rice, corn, watermelon, no-bake cookie. Wednesday—Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, beets, bread, strawberries and bananas. Thursday— Sausage gravy, potatoes o’brien, mixed vegetables, biscuit, pineapple. Friday—Chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, bread, peaches.