West Central FFA Alumni Truck & Tractor Pull

The annual West Central FFA Alumni Truck and Tractor pull will be held at 8th Street and Knox in Oquawka. IFPA, TSPA, and UPA Pulls. 16 truck and tractor classes. Concessions open at 4 pm. Pull will begin at 5 pm. Free admission. Proceeds benefit the West Central FFA Alumni.

Guest Bartender Night at Abner’s

Join on Saturday and support local St. Jude runners that will be participating in the St. Jude Run from Galesburg to Peoria! Guest bartenders will be Josie Lair, Erin Olson, Michelle Murphy, Lora Newton, Sarah Wilson, Becky Hutton & Michelle Thomas.

Smithshire Car Show

All are invited to attend the Car Show in Smithshire. Registration is open 9 am to noon with awards presented at 3 pm. Goodie bags and dash plaques available for the first 50 entrants. Cost is $15, rain or shine. All proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

Lipanda Day Festival in Galesburg

Get ready to celebrate the diversity in our community, à day of gratitude, enjoyment. Enjoy African food and drink at farmers market parking lot from starting 2pm and then celebrating with gospel music at the Orpheum with international singer Dena Mwana featuring pipi and Daniel music. Tickets on sale at the Orpheum.

Carl Sandburg College Youth Basketball Camp

Taking place July 8th through 10th, 9 to 11 am for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and then 1 to 3 pm for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders with Kellen Fernetti and Ryan Twaddle. Cost is $30 and $25 for each additional camper. Registration deadline is July 3rd.

Monmouth Flying Club Fly-In Breakfast

The annual breakfast will be held at the Monmouth Municipal Airport for a free will donation. Serving pancakes and sausage. The Monmouth Municipal Band will be playing at 8:30 am. Parking will be available in the former Shopko Parking Lot with a tram service to the Hanger.

Celebrate the 4th of July in Monmouth

A food vendor will be set up in the Citizen's Lake Recreation Area next to the campground serving pulled pork, pork chops, loaded mac n cheese, brats, hot dogs, chips, and drinks from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm. Then stick around for fireworks at dusk!

Carl Sandburg College Theater Camp

Taking place July 15th through the 19th from noon to 3 pm with Sarah Rozny. This camp is for 4th to 6th graders. Cost is $125. During this week students will become familiar with ancient myths, learn common Greek and Latin roots of words, and take on a role of an ancient Greek god or […]

Keithsburg 4th of July Celebration

Fireworks, parade, food trucks, live music with Jera and the Absoluts, raffles, craft vendors, and more at The Landing in Keithsburg!

Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing

Annual event will be held at the Monmouth County Club. Registration at 9 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. Flighted cash payout. Mulligans and red tee available. $300 per team of four. Reserve your spot by contacting Andrea Monroe at 309-734-3181.

Resource Forum on WRAM

Security Savings Bank and Prairie Radio Communications will present a Resource Forum on AM 1330/FM 95.7 WRAM from 10 to 11:30 am. Topics of discussion include: state, local, and national funding, available resources, community needs assessment, synergy and opportunities, and options for growth and sustainability.

Old Friends Talk Art: William Butler

Hear from the Art from the HeARTland Juror and Executive Director of The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, William Butler, at the Buchanan Center for the Arts. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Substitute Teacher License Training

Join the Regional Office of Education #33 for a virtual Short-Term Substitute Teacher License Training via Zoom. Licenses are valid until June 30, 2028. Must hold an Associate's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or show completion of 60 semester hours of college coursework. To register, visit pdroe.net or call […]

Monmouth JFL Cowboys 2024 Sign Up Night

JFL sign up night at the Monmouth American Legion! Must be in 5th or 6th grade for the upcoming school year. Sign up forms will be available at the event. A copy of your player's birth certificate and an up to date sports physical is needed. If you are unable to attend, want forms sent […]

The Orpheum Theatre’s Throwback Thursdays FREE Summer Movie Series

Film screenings are FREE admission and are held at 2pm & 7pm weekly throughout the summer, except on Thursday July 4th. Tickets are not required for these events. July 11th: BABE (1995) July 18th: JUMANJI (1995) July 25th: THE FOX AND THE HOUND (1981) August 1st: SPIRIT (2002) August 8th: SHAGGY DOG (2006)

Galesburg Area Chamber Business Before Hours Event

Join for the next 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 - sponsored by Yemm Chevrolet Buick GMC Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram! Enjoy networking with other professionals in their renovated showroom! Thursday, July 11th, 7:30-9:00AM 2195 N Henderson St, Galesburg, IL FREE member benefit for Chamber members! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/BBH_Yemm

Sports Physical Day at the MDH Monmouth Clinic

Sports physical day at the MDH Monmouth Clinic is Thursday, July 11th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-5 p.m. Cost is $10 and payable by cash or check. Walk-in appointments only for the sports physicals. Students should print off the IHSA sports physical form from your respective school's website or the IHSA website.

Strom Center Ice Cream Social

Strom Center will host their Annual Ice Cream Social from 5 to 7 pm. The Monmouth Municipal Band will begin playing at 7 pm. Tickets for the event ate $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 and under.