Friends Creek Community Building

03/10/2026

As we move into spring, it's important for each of us to prepare accordingly for severe weather.

In the event of weather related damages in Argenta and the surrounding area, the trustees of the Friends Creek Community Building will be prepared to utilize the building as a place for anyone needing a central place to gather.

If needed, we will be in contact with the Macon County EMA staff for immediate assistance.

03/05/2026

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

01/22/2026

Help support the Cisco United Methodist Church, Cisco, IL Missions while also enjoying good food and an enjoyable time!

01/22/2026

Although the forecast has changed over the past few days, and it's hard telling if or how much snow or ice we might get, what we do know for this next round of winter weather is that we are expecting dangerously cold temps.

As part of our mission to provide space to area residents for various occasions, the Friends Creek Community Building (FCCB) is committed to providing safe shelter to guests during weather emergencies, whether for a warming center, a cooling center, during power outages, or other local emergencies.

We have been fortunate with the weather so far this winter, but in the event we have extreme weather situations throughout the rest of the year, the FCCB managers will do what we can to make sure the building is open to area residents in need of temporary shelter.

If you are in need of a warm place to stay during the upcoming freeze, we will do our best to accommodate your needs to provide shelter. While we do not have beds or a shower facility in the building, we do have a generator, wi-fi, a kitchen, and a couple of sofas to provide some comfort. If the need calls for more provisions, we will be in touch with the Macon County Emergency Management Agency (EMA).

There is always the possibility the building might be reserved for a previously booked event at any given time. To ensure we don't have any conflicting events in the building, please call first. You can call Karen at (217) 620-5438, or Greg at (217) 454-2674 if you wish to inquire about sheltering at the FCCB during extreme weather conditions.

Sending out a huge thanks in advance to all those who will be working around the clock to clear roads, answer emergency calls, etc.

Be safe and keep an eye on your neighbors, especially if they are shut-ins!

01/22/2026

Mark you calendars for the 10th annual Argenta IceFest! Support local artists and organizations while also enjoying the amazing ice carvings on display!

12/29/2025

As in the past, the Friends Creek Community Building (FCCB) will continue to accommodate drop-in guests during weather emergencies, whether for a warming center, a cooling center, during power outages, or other local emergencies. We have been fortunate with the weather so far this winter, but in the event we have extreme weather situations throughout the rest of the year, the FCCB managers will do what we can to make sure the building is open.

We have pre-scheduled events on the calendar, so please do not just enter the community building if you see it open. We will announce anytime we are open as a shelter, or, you can contact one of the managers to request use if you need a place to temporarily shelter.

Sending out a huge thanks in advance to all those who will be working around the clock to clear roads, answer emergency calls, etc.

09/19/2025

Update:
Curbside walk has been POSTPONED because of the chance of rain. New date is OCTOBER 25, 9:30 - 11:00.

06/23/2025

Here we go again!!! For the week of July 21:

The Friends Creek Community Building will be available as a Cooling Center during this next wave of heat as long as there are no rentals. If you need access and the building is locked, you may call Terry at (217) 521-1202 or Karen at (217) 620-5438 for access.

The building is equipped with a generator, AC, ice and water, and WiFi for the comfort of our guests.