Flu Shot Clinic at Strom Center in Oquawka

No pre-registration is required. Vaccinations will be administered on a first come, first serve basis to adults over the age of 18. Residents need to bring a photo ID and Medicare card if eligible. Private payments are also accepted. High dose vaccine is $65 and regular flu shots are $45.

OFTA Cemetery Walk

Join the Buchanan Center for the Arts during Old Friends Talk Art for a Cemetery Walk at the Monmouth Municipal Cemetery, located on 6th Street in Monmouth. This is free and open to the public. Relive the past with walks at 6 pm and 7:30 pm.

Medicare Informational Meeting in Monmouth

Join Strom Center as they host an informational meeting for Medicare to discuss plans and changes coming in 2025. Yellow medication forms can be picked up at both Strom Center locations in Monmouth and Oquawka and returned to be added to the review schedule. Meeting will be held at the Monmouth Strom Center. Call 309-734-5677 […]

Second Medicare Informational Meeting in Monmouth

Join Strom Center as they host an informational meeting for Medicare to discuss plans and changes coming in 2025. Yellow medication forms can be picked up at both Strom Center locations in Monmouth and Oquawka and returned to be added to the review schedule. Meeting will be held at the Monmouth Strom Center. Call 309-734-5677 […]

9th Annual Brews and Boos

All are invited for the Beer and wine tasting event at the Iron Spike 150 E Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL. All proceeds to benefit the Discovery Depot Children's Museum. Guest bartenders, auction items, raffles, & more! $25.00 advance ticket includes beer and wine samples. Find tickets here: https://sales.discoverydepot.org/Performance.aspx?pid=7977&cal=https%3a%2f%2fsales.discoverydepot.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx

Farmer Appreciation Lunch

Local Country Financial Agents Tiffany Cole and Ben Olson and the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau are hosting a Farmer Appreciation Lunch at Meks on Main, 201 North Main Street in Monmouth, catered by M&E Catering. Dine-in or take-out available. RSVP by October 8th by calling 309-734-9400.

Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive

Crafts, clothing, jewelry, produce, pumpkins, music and food! Vendors will be set up 8 am to 4 pm each day.

Historic Walnut Grove Farm Scenic Drive Barn Fest

Historic Walnut Grove Farm is celebrating 37 years of fab art, music, family and fun on the Knox County Scenic Drive October 12 & 13, from 9-5 daily. Artisan shopping, kid’s activities, live music, fall produce and Tacos and Thai food truck. A Kid’s Art contest co-sponsored by Blick Art Materials and the Galesburg Community […]

Galesburg Public Library Costume Drive

Drop off new or gently used Halloween costumes to the Galesburg Public Library from September 3-30. They will also accept accessories (wands, wings, etc.), masks, and unused Halloween makeup. Pick up a FREE costume in the Community Room of the library on Saturday, October 12, 10am to 1pm. Costumes will be given on a first […]

Strom Center’s Santa for Seniors

Strom Center and Security Savings Bank are teaming up for the annual Santa for Seniors program to distribute gifts to local senior citizens and disabled adults in Warren and Henderson counties. Application deadline is Friday, November 8th and tags will be on display beginning November 29th in the lobby of Security Savings Bank for community […]

Flu Shot Clinic at Strom Center in Oquawka

No pre-registration is required. Vaccinations will be administered on a first come, first serve basis to adults over the age of 18. Residents need to bring a photo ID and Medicare card if eligible. Private payments are also accepted. High dose vaccine is $65 and regular flu shots are $45.

Criminal Justice Career Fair

Join the Carl Sandburg College Criminal Justice Club for their 3rd Annual Criminal Justice Career Fair on the Galesburg Campus, D Lobby. Anyone interested in joining law enforcement, corrections, or telecommunications are encouraged to attend ad recruiting booths from multiple agencies will be on hand.

Medicare Informational Meeting in Oquawka

Join Strom Center as they host an informational meeting for Medicare to discuss plans and changes coming in 2025. Yellow medication forms can be picked up at both Strom Center locations in Monmouth and Oquawka and returned to be added to the review schedule. Meeting will be held at the Oquawka Strom Center. Call 309-734-5677 […]

Business After Hours

Join the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce for a Business After Hours event at incUspace at 311 East Main Street, Suite 700 in Galesburg.

Family Pumpkin Painting for a Purpose

Event will be held at Reserve Artisan Ales. Free general entry. $10 ticket includes pumpkin painting and supplies. Enjoy Thursday Night Football, food trucks, silent auction, fall drink specials, and more. All proceeds from the entry fee and silent auction will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

United BOOST Program Pumpkin Arrangements

Join the Regional Office of Education and the local BOOST program for a night of make and take pumpkin arrangements and snacks. RSVP to Mr. Dennison or Mrs. Wascher. Event will be held in the AP Room at United High School. Enter through the doors by the old gym.

SOUP IN THE WOODS

Saturday, October 19, 2024 3:00- 6:00 pm Dixon Lodge Dining Room & Lawn at Jensen Woods Camp, 1498 275 E Street, Timewell, IL 62375 Taco, chicken noodle, and potato soups, pulled pork, grilled cheese, hotdogs, veggies and desserts. Wagon rides, pumpkin decorating, crafts, archery, lawn games, corn box, live entertainment, and more! IT'S BACK!! - […]

Maquon Historical Association’s Cemetery Walk

Meet people from Maquon's past and learn about Maquon's history at the Maquon Historical Association's Cemetery Walk.  The event will be held on Saturday,  October 19, from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.  Tickets may be purchased for 10.00 starting at 4:00 P.M. on the day of the event at Fruit Hill School, 701 West Street, […]

28th Annual Hog Roast

First United Methodist Church 221 East Broadway, Monmouth, IL, United States

Join the First United Methodist Church for the 28th Annual Hog Roast. They will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, applesauce, chips and a dessert for a free will donation. Dine in available 4:30-7pm Drive through will be open 4:30- 6pm Farmers in fields: Call 301-335-2848 to preorder bulk orders.

Abner’s Guest Bartending & Art Making Night

Join the Buchanan Center for the Arts Board and staff for an evening of fun at Abner's. Enjoy live music by the Larson Brothers and create spooky themed Zentangles, taught by Rebecca Quick. Tips collected from the evening will benefit the BCA programs.

Neal’s 7th Annual Red Tee Challenge

Support the United Red Storm Boys Golf Team during this fundraising event at Gibson Woods Golf Course. 2-man super ball. $20 per player for members. $50 per player for non-members. Skins, hole prizes, lunch, and beverages. Sign up your 4-man team by calling Randy at 309-734-9968. 9 am sign in. Shotgun start at 10 am.

SOUP IN THE WOODS

Sunday, October 20, 2024 11 a.m.—2 p.m.** (Serving will end at 1:30 p.m.) Dixon Lodge Dining Room & Lawn at Jensen Woods Camp, 1498 275 E Street, Timewell, IL 62375 Stuffed pepper, chili, oyster, veggie soups, grilled cheese, hot dogs and pulled pork sandwiches, veggies and desserts. Wagon rides, pumpkin decorating, crafts, archery, lawn games, […]