Join the Stronghurst Booster Club and the Village of Stronghurst for their annual Christmas Open House in Downtown Stronghurst.

Santa is coming to town! During the Stronghurst Christmas Open House, visit with Santa at the building next to the American Legion.

Create Wood Slice Turkeys at The Discovery Depot. $1 with admission.

All are invited to the Cameron Fire Station for a chili supper, serving chili, chili dogs, grilled cheese, and all the fixings. Free will donation.

Enjoy an intimate portrait of Illinois with local performer Chris Vallillo at The Orpheum Theatre. Forgottonia is a musical journey through the people and places of rural America as seen through the eyes of Vallillo. Forgottonia - Orpheum Website

Create Autumn Owls at The Discovery Depot. Free with admission.

Justin Cook State Farm is hosting their first annual competition for four college students who will learn real-life business and leadership skills while getting hands-on experience in a professional setting. The competition will take place December 15th through the 17th at the Justin Cook State Farm branch in Aledo, Illinois. For more information, call 309-582-2389, […]

Join University of Illinois Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to promote socialization, reduce isolation, and promote intellectual engagement in older adults. Classes will be held at Strom Center in Monmouth, 211 South A Street, on Mondays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Class days are October 28th, November 25th, […]

The 46th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon is an annual event to gather together and share news of growth and successes in the last year. As tradition goes, the prestigious Thomas B. Herring Award is presented to the recipient at this luncheon as well. Registration opens at 11:00am. Event begins at 11:30am. Event will be held at […]

All are invited for a 'Penning Your Past' workshop at the Warren County Public Library. Explore ways to preserve your individual and family stories for future generations. RSVP at 309-734-3166.

Create your own turkey mask at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg. $1 with admission.

Men and women adults, teen, and children's clothing giveaway with selection of styles, sizes, and quantities available. Please bring your own bag to take home your selections. The Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women's Shelter is located at 547 North Farnham Street. Persons attending this giveaway service in the Chapel/Library need to be seated by 1:30 […]

A Community Blood Drive will be held at the Warren County YMCA in the AP Room, sponsored by the Y and United Way of Greater Warren County. To make an appointment, call 309-734-3183 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Kids can create Thanksgiving appetizers at The Discovery Depot. $2 with admission.

Join Highpoint Church and members of the community for a free Thanksgiving Dinner at the Monmouth American Legion. Serving turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and more! Dine-in from noon to 1:30 pm, delivery starts at 11:30 am, and carry-out begins at noon. To schedule a delivery, call 309-368-4032. Orders will be taken through […]

Shop with over 20 local vendors. Lunch by Smokin' Willies. Gift wrapping by donation. Photos with Santa. Cookie decorating with the Grinch. And so much more! Event will be held at Smokin' Willies BBQ, 161 North Cherry Street in Galesburg.

All are invited for the All You Can Eat Soup Supper at the Monmouth American Legion. Serving chili, broccoli cheese, taco soup, spinach bisque, and hotdogs. Cost is $9 for adults and $3 for children. (All You Can Eat is soup and sandwiches only, not dessert.)

Men and women adults, teen, and children's clothing giveaway with selection of styles, sizes, and quantities available. Please bring your own bag to take home your selections. The Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women's Shelter is located at 547 North Farnham Street. Persons attending this giveaway service in the Chapel/Library need to be seated by 1:30 […]

Join the Prairie Communications team outside of Save A Lot Food Store in Monmouth as we collect donations to benefit the Jamieson Community Center and Roseville Helping Hands Food Pantry. We will be set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and broadcasting live on Sunny 97.7 WMOI and AM 1330, FM 95.7 WRAM. Food […]

Doors open at 5:00PM. Enjoy a Holiday gala fundraiser with live, silent, and online auctions, games, raffles and more fun! Raffles, Greenery Items, Silent & Live Auctions. Advanced Tickets $45/ $50 at the door of the Discovery Depot Children's Museum, 128 S. Chambers Street, Galesburg.

On Friday, December 6, 2024, Santa will be riding the Zephyr from Quincy to Macomb, leaving Quincy at 5:30PM and arriving in Macomb at approximately 6:17PM. Santa and his helpers will be serving complimentary refreshments and handing out a special gift. Tickets for the specially decorated train cars must be purchased online at https://bit.ly/SantaZephyrExpress2024 and […]

The 30th annual Dickens on the Square will take place on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, in historic downtown Macomb. This year’s event promises to be filled with all the beloved holiday favorites, including horse-drawn trolley rides, living window displays, the Festival of Trees, the Children’s Shopping Mall, visits with Santa, carolers, Victorian-era […]

All are invited to the Stronghurst American Legion for a Soup Supper Fundraiser that will benefit the Stronghurst Senior Citizens Center.

Meet Santa on the Square, enjoy an iceless skating rink, music concerts, kid's activities, food trucks, shopping, and more! Event will be held from 5 to 8 pm with the tree lighting ceremony at 6 pm on the Square in Downtown Monmouth.

Warren County Public Library 62 Public Square, Monmouth December 7, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Freewill donations accepted