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Gerlaw Christian Church Annual Homemade Ice Cream Social
2022-07-17 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Join for old fashioned homemade ice cream, toppings, cake, cookies, and pie. Dine-in or carry-out at the Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Avenue. Free will donation.

Community Summer Fun Day
2022-07-17 10:00 - 14:00
Join for a fun-filled day with the Knox County YMCA, 1324 West Carl Sandburg Drive in Galesburg, for an Open House sponsored by The Ascent Church. Enjoy inflatables, games, food, prizes, face painting, and more! The Y will be offering yoga for adults at 11 am and an obstacle course for the kids throughout the day.

Warren County Agricultural Fair 5K Run/Walk
2022-07-17 08:00
Entry fee is $25 and includes a t-shirt or tank. A kids run will be held following the 5K run/walk. Entry forms can be found on the Illinois Warren County Fair Facebook page. Race day entries begin at 7:30 am followed by the race at 8 am.

Warren County Fair Queen Pageant
2022-07-16 17:30
Held at the Roseville Eldridge Park. The WCF Board will be serving food starting at 4:30pm.

Concert on the Lawn at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth
2022-07-16 14:00 - 16:00
Live entertainment for the entire public. Please bring your own lawn chair.

Rainbow Riders Community Celebration
2022-07-16 11:00 - 16:30
Everyone is welcome to a community celebration at Rainbow Riders, located at 822 200th Avenue in Monmouth, as they celebrate the opening and use of their new barn. There will be activities, food, and fun.

Monmouth-Roseville High School Cheer Cookout
2022-07-16 11:00 - 14:00
Support the Titans Football Cheerleaders at the Monmouth Fareway. Burgers, pork chops, and hot dogs.

Fused Glass Birdies
2022-07-16 11:00 - 13:00
The next art party is really something to TWEET about! Join us 11am-1pm Saturday, July 16, for Fused Glass Birdies with Judi Minor. Class size is limited so call the BCA at 309-734-3033 to reserve your spot. If you are a BCA member, this class fee is included in your BCA membership; students 18 years old and younger are free; non-member fee is $10. Scholarships are available.

Stronghurst City Wide Yard Sales
2022-07-16 07:30 - 12:00
The Stronghurst Booster Club will host a Christmas in July rummage sale during the city-wide event at the American Legion. Maps of the ongoing sales will be at Fisher’s and FS.

Monmouth Farmer's Market
2022-07-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-07-08 17:00 - 19:00
Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce’s Farmer’s Market will be held Fridays in the Fortress Bank Parking Lot, 300 Block of North Main in Monmouth.

Dawson’s Not-So-Bummer Summer Lemonade Stand
2022-07-15 11:00 - 15:00
Dawson’s Not-So-Bummer Summer Lemonade Stand is happening TODAY, Friday, July 15 from 11am – 3pm in front of Kellogg Printing, 55 Public Square in Monmouth. Stop by & help support Dawson! Proceeds will benefit OSF Holy Family

Emma! A Pop Musical
2022-07-15 - 2022-07-16
July 15, & 16 at 7pm
MRHS Auditorium
Presented by the T.I.T.A.N.S. & V.O.I.C.E. programs
Admission is FREE!

The Orpheum Theatre’s Throwback Thursday FREE Summer Movie Series
2022-07-14
A highly anticipated Galesburg tradition, The Orpheum Theatre’s Throwback Thursdays FREE summer movie series will enter its twelfth year of screening films at least 20 years old, and this year it’s back with the theme of ANIMATED CLASSICS! Thanks to sponsorship from F&M Bank, The Throwback Thursdays 2022 Summer Movie Series boasts ten features this summer:
7/14 The Road to El Dorado (2000)
7/21 Anastasia (1997)
7/28 Robin Hood (1973)
8/4 Batman: The Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
8/11 101 Dalmatians (1961) [SPONSOR PICK]
8/18 A Bug’s Life (1998)

A Goofy Movie will kick off the series on Thursday, June 16 with a 7pm screening; the rest of the films on the series will screen at both 2pm and 7pm on their respective Thursdays. Tickets are not required for these events; more information on the summer movies can be found on The Orpheum Theatre’s social media accounts, as well as their website www.galesburgorpheum.org. The Orpheum Theatre is located at 57 South Kellogg Street in Downtown Galesburg, with office hours Tuesday through Friday, 10am-2pm.

Monmouth Community Blood Drive
2022-07-13 09:00 - 13:30
Sponsored by OSF Holy Family Medical Center. Blood Drive will be held in the OSF Holy Family Wellness Classroom, please enter through the Rehab and Specialty Clinics North Entrance. Masks and appointments are required. Call 309-734-1401 to schedule.

Alexis Farmer's Market
2022-07-12 16:00 - 18:30, 2022-07-05 16:00 - 18:30
Held every Tuesday in the Alexis Park. Stop, shop, browse, and chat. Eight vendors, including Lee’s Bakery will be set up from 4 to 6:30 pm. New vendors are always welcome. Call 309-635-4666 to get involved.

Stronghurst Farmers Market
2022-07-11 17:00 - 20:00
Held Monday nights in downtown Stronghurst on Broadway Street. Sponsored by the Stronghurst Booster Club.

Monmouth VFW Breakfast Buffet
2022-07-10 07:30 - 10:30
Open to the public at the Monmouth VFW Hall, 830 North G Street. Adults $9. Children under the age of 6 are $4. Sponsored by the Monmouth VFW Post 2301 and Auxiliary.

Warren County Girl Scout Unit 882 Movie Night
2022-07-09 19:00
Join for an outdoor movie night on the Pattee Plaza in downtown Monmouth. Renewal, registration, and activities will take place from 7 to 9 pm. The movie, Matilda, will begin at 9:15 pm.

1st Annual Chicken Dinner
2022-07-09 11:00
Sponsored by St. James and the Back-to-School Backpack Program. $10 donation. Drive-up only at 900 South 3rd Street in Monmouth. Serving from 11 am until food is gone.

Galesburg Public School Foundation Golf Outing
2022-07-09 08:00
There is still time to register to golf, sponsor a hole, or donate a prize! The event will be held at Bunker Links Golf Course, $75 per golfer.

Highlights of this year’s golf outing include:
– CUSD #205 School Challenge (schools compete for a traveling trophy and bragging rights)
-Pin events and (for a small donation) a par 5 drive by Jason Runbom
– Monetary prizes and gift certificates
– Lunch catered by Smokin’ Willies

Girl Scout Movie and Recruitment Night
2022-07-09
Local Girl Scouts will be hosting a free movie night at the Pattee Plaza. Donations are welcomed and will help keep the event free and provide refreshments. For more information, contact Tiffany McLaughlin at 309-331-4183.

Midwest Bank Relay for Life Cookout
2022-07-08 11:00 - 13:00
Cookout will be at Midwest Bank, 200 East Broadway in Monmouth. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life of Warren-Henderson.

The Orpheum Theatre’s Throwback Thursday FREE Summer Movie Series
2022-07-07
A highly anticipated Galesburg tradition, The Orpheum Theatre’s Throwback Thursdays FREE summer movie series will enter its twelfth year of screening films at least 20 years old, and this year it’s back with the theme of ANIMATED CLASSICS! Thanks to sponsorship from F&M Bank, The Throwback Thursdays 2022 Summer Movie Series boasts ten features this summer:
7/7 Spirited Away (2002)
7/14 The Road to El Dorado (2000)
7/21 Anastasia (1997)
7/28 Robin Hood (1973)
8/4 Batman: The Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
8/11 101 Dalmatians (1961) [SPONSOR PICK]
8/18 A Bug’s Life (1998)

A Goofy Movie will kick off the series on Thursday, June 16 with a 7pm screening; the rest of the films on the series will screen at both 2pm and 7pm on their respective Thursdays. Tickets are not required for these events; more information on the summer movies can be found on The Orpheum Theatre’s social media accounts, as well as their website www.galesburgorpheum.org. The Orpheum Theatre is located at 57 South Kellogg Street in Downtown Galesburg, with office hours Tuesday through Friday, 10am-2pm.

Henderson County Historical Society 45th Annual BBQ
2022-07-04 11:00 - 13:00
Held at St. Patrick’s Community Center outside of Raritan. On the menu: grilled chicken and pork chops, baked beans, applesauce, homemade desserts, and beverages. Dine-in or carry-out. Free will donation.

Monmouth Flying Club Fly In Breakfast
2022-07-04 07:00 - 10:00
Breakfast will be a free will donation this year. We will be serving pancakes, sausage, milk, orange juice, coffee or water.

11th Annual West Central FFA Alumni Truck and Tractor Pull
2022-07-02 17:00
Held in Oquawka, 8th and Knox Street beginning at 5 pm. Admission is free. Concessions open at 4 pm. Classis Mod, Farm Stock, Factory Turbo Diesel Pickup, World Stock Diesel Pickup, Pro Farm, and more classes will hit the dirt track.

West Central FFA Alumni 11th Annual Truck & Tractor Pull
2022-07-02 17:00
A fundraising event for the West Central FFA Chapter held at 8th & Knox Street in Oquawka.

Lipanda Day
2022-07-02 14:00 - 18:00
A celebration of Congolese independence. This event will be held at the Park Plaza on Main Street in Galesburg.
