Juneteenth Celebration

Join the St. James AME Church, located at 900 South 3rd Street in Monmouth, for a day of celebration. Mr. Wendel Hunigan will present the History of Juneteenth and how it began, plus there will be singing by Mrs. Semenya McCord and a message by Rev. Dr. Cyrus Burns. Enjoy fun, games, food, and fellowship.

Raritan State Bank Cookout

All are invited to the Raritan State Bank location in Raritan for a cookout. Serving hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chips, cookies, and drink. Free will donation, which will benefit the Bushnell Park District.

Smart TD Golf Outing

Registration begins at 7:15 am with a shotgun start at 8 am at the Bunker Links Golf Course. $80 per player. $320 per 4-person team. For more information, contact Beau Trego at 309-337-5248, Scott Lester at 309-335-2707, Wes Ekstedt at 309-297-6064, or Jordan Boone at 309-221-7415. Proceeds benefit WMOI/WRAM's Stuff the Pantry and Freezing for […]

Farm Safety Camp for Kids

FREE TO ATTEND at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Knoxville.For all kids not just farm kids ages 8-13 Safety topics include:Fire SafetyGrain SafetyPTO SafetyFirst AidEmergency PreparednessAnimal SafetyChemical/Poison SafetyElectricity SafetyATV Safety Parents welcome to watch Mock Accident Scene at the end of the day. Each Participant will receive a free T-shirt, goody bag, snacks and lunch!

Fireman’s Day at the Maquon Fire Dept.

All are invited to the Maquon Fire Department for their Fireman's Day meal, which includes a choice of meat with beans, coleslaw, chips, and drink for $8. Kids meals also offered, hot dogs, chips, and drink for $5. For just a pulled pork sandwich, $4, and just a hot dog is $2. Carry out or […]

2025 KCAP Annual Meeting

Join the Knox County Area Partnership for their 2025 Annual Meeting at the Cedar Creek Hall. The KCAP meeting includes an unveiling of the new KCAP Economic Achievement Award and a keynote from the Community and Economic Development Executive Director of St. Louis University, Brooks Goedeker. Brooks graduated from Knox College in 2002. Tickets include:One […]

Blood Pressure Checkup & Treatment

OSF HealthCare will be providing a Free Blood Pressure Checkup and Treatment at Strom Center in Monmouth, 211 South A Street.

Midwest Bank Cook Out

Stop by the Midwest Bank location in Monmouth for lunch. Proceeds benefit the Warren-Henderson Relay for Life.

Warren County Medical Reserve Corp

Join the Warren County Health Department at Meks on Main to learn about the volunteer opportunity with the Warren County Medical Reserve Corp to respond to emergencies and assist in public health initiatives. All medical and non-medical volunteers who are eager and willing to help are encouraged to attend. Volunteers must be at least 18 […]

“The Art of Murder” at the BCA

You are cordially invited to "The Art of Murder," an opening night to die for. Join the BCA Armoury Players in the Pattee Gallery for a glamorous evening of fine art, exquisite flavors… and deadly intrigue! Be among the first to experience the unveiling of a newly discovered masterpiece at our exclusive gallery opening. But […]

Free American Flag Giveaway

The first 100 people that stop by American Family Insurance, Carol Shaw Agency, 702 North Main Street in Monmouth, will receive a new American Flag to fly. Old flags can also be dropped off for proper retirement. This event is sponsored in conjunction with the Monmouth American Legion.

Jodi Scott and Lori Loving Retirement Party

The Regional Office of Education #33 is hosting a party! Join them for an evening of music, refreshments, and networking on June 27th at the Vault in Galesburg, 185 South Kellogg Street, as they celebrate the distinguished careers of Regional Superintendent Jodi Scott and Assistant Regional Superintendent Lori Loving. If you are unable to attend […]

Kirkwood Days

All are invited to the Village Block Party at the Kirkwood Park with inflatables, food, and family fun from 6 to 8:30 pm! Plus, at dusk fireworks will be launched from the Kirkwood Ballfield.

BCA’s Art from the HeARTland Deadline

Art from the HeARTland entries are due Saturday, June 28, 2025. Entry fee is $5 per artwork for BCA Members and $10 per artwork for non-members. Art from the HeARTland features artwork of all mediums from local and regional artists as part of our ongoing mission to offer creative and diverse artistic experiences. This year's […]

Central Warren Firemen’s Association “Half Tanked”

Join the Central Warren Firemen Association for a day of activities at the Kirkwood Fire Station, 405 East Walnut Street, during their "Half Tanked" event, featuring a pancake and sausage breakfast, bags tournament, Big Bucks BBQ, drinks from the Muddy Cup, and live music from Captain Geech & The Shrimp Shack Shooters beginning at 8 […]

Stoneware Museum of Monmouth 4th Annual Stoneware Fest & Swap Meet

All are invited to attend the 4th Annual Stoneware Fest & Swap Meet at the Monmouth Stoneware Museum, 507 South Sunny Lane, featuring vendors with all brands, makes, and models, plus interactive pottery making demonstrations and free appraisals, museum tours, and more!

Scale Train Show in Galesburg

This new show and new location, featuring vendors with "HO" and "N" scale trains only, will take place at Cedar Creek Hall, 571 East North Street in Galesburg. Cost is $8 for adults and kids 15 and under are free.

2025 Charity Bar Crawl, Ride, or Drive

The 2025 Charity Bar Crawl, Ride, or Drive will benefit the Warren/Henderson County YMCA Special Needs Athletic Program. Enjoy food, fun, giveaways, and drink specials. $10 per person. Registration begins at Avery's Pub at 10am, followed by stops at the Pump House, Tiny Acres, TS 18, DC's, GT's, Danny's Tap, 1st Ave, The Woodshed, Abner's, […]

Oquawka Farmers Market

All are invited to the Oquawka Farmers Market, held at Indian Park on the corner of 8th and 9th Knox Street. Free set-up for all vendors. Held the 1st Saturday of each month through September.

Village of Kirkwood Clean Up Day

Quick's Dumpster & Disposal will make one pass by each Kirkwood residence within the village limits during clean up day. All items must be on the curb by 4 am and one truck load per house will be collected. Accepted items include: couches, chairs, tables, mattresses, boxsprings, grills without tanks, and carpet cut in rolls […]

Kids on Campus at Sandburg

The Carl Sandburg College campus in Galesburg will welcome Kids on Campus, July 21-25 from 9 am to noon each day. Cost is $30 per class; $90 for the week. Classes will be held at G Building on campus. For registration or questions, call 309-343-3501 or email community@sandburg.edu.

Donkey Basketball at the Henderson County Fair

Enjoy Donkey Basketball in the Horse Arena after the Horse Show at the Henderson County Fair. Free admission to all! Plus free donkey rides during intermission for children ages 12 and under. If you are interested in signing up a team to play, 4 to 6 players per team are needed, plyers must by 13 […]

Blood Pressure Checkup & Treatment

OSF HealthCare will be providing a Free Blood Pressure Checkup and Treatment at Strom Center in Monmouth, 211 South A Street.

25th Annual Great Balloon Race at Lake Storey Park

Tentative 2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTSLake Storey Park, Galesburg, IL(soccer fields - just west of baseball fields) Friday, July 25th4:00 PM until the beginning of the night glow - Food vendors will be set up and selling food by the shelter of the launch field. Event T-shirts and raffle tickets available for purchase.5:00 -8:00 PM Children’s […]

Midwest Bank Cook Out

Stop by the Midwest Bank location in Monmouth for lunch. Proceeds benefit the Warren-Henderson Relay for Life.