BEMENT, Ill. (WCIA) — Jody Shonkwiler, the Village of Bement Activities Director, joined WCIA’s Taylor Mitchell to talk about some events in the community.

The village’s town-wide garage sales are taking place this Thursday-Saturday. On Sunday, Bement will be having their Music in the Park event. The music festival is a free concert from 4-7 p.m. in Veterans Park and will include three musicians and food trucks.

The village also has a big Fourth of July event this year put on by the Bement Community Council. The day will include a 5K walk and a 1 mile “fun walk” starting at 8 a.m. at the Forest Preserve Park. Other activities will start after the 2 p.m. parade from 3-6 p.m. And for the first time ever, attendees will be able to watch the fireworks show from the football field which begins at dusk.

July 12 will be the next Music in the Park event, also from 4-7 p.m. at Veterans Park and will feature the Pizazz Band.