Events

Enjoy trick-or-treating in the City of Monmouth.

Enjoy Halloween by trick-or-treating throughout the Village of Kirkwood.

All are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Central Warren Fire Protection District's Kirkwood Station for a Trunk or Treat event where members of the community will be handing out candy. Plus, hot dogs and juice boxes will also be served.

Stop by the First Christian Church in Monmouth at 514 North Sunny Lane for a Trunk or Treat event with candy, hot dogs, s'mores, hot chocolate, and hayrack rides!

Join the Kirkwood Park District at Rumor's Bar & Grille for a Halloween Spooktacular Event, featuring a chili supper, crafts, games, music, costume contest, prizes, selfie booth and more!

All are invited to attend the Name That Tune and Artist Trivia Night to benefit The Great Balloon Race at the Knights of Columbus in Galesburg. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Trivia starts at 7 pm. $10 per person, 10 people max per team. There will also be 50/50 drawing, mulligans and doublers for sale, […]

All are invited to participate in a Benefit Ride for Travis Pence who recently lost his Auto Body business due to a fire. The rise will begin and end at Laila's Bar & Grill in Stronghurst. There will be a breakfast buffet at the start and a dinner buffet at the end. Ride cost is […]

All are invited to the 2025 Falling in Love Bridal & Prom Show at the Knights of Columbus, 1556 East Fremont Street in Galesburg, presented by 2025 Junior Miss Illinois Lia Barraza Sloan and Sabrina's Bridal & Prom. Tickets are $10 at the door or $5 in advance at Sabrina's. Children 10 and under are […]

Join Jamieson Community Center for a Community Forum Series in enjoying dinner and Making Cents Together. Learn how upcoming changes may affect your income, expenses, and plans. Be informed. Be prepared. Be empowered. For those ages 12 and older, under 18 must be with an adult. This event will be held in the JCC Community […]

Serving chili, beef and noodles, ham and beans with cornbread, and chili dogs. All you can eat soups and sandwich, not dessert. Meals for Adults are $9 and Children are $3. Each meal comes with one dessert, drinks, and great friends to visit with. 50/50 raffle drawing at 6 pm.

All are invited to the annual Turkey Dinner Fundraiser at the Calvary Baptist Church in Monmouth, 1000 South 1st Street. Serving turkey with stuffing, sweet potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and bread for a $15 donation. Walk-in, carryout, or delivery is available. For more information, call George at 309-973-6274.

Those 60 and older that live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to join for a delicious meal and then get creative with clay at the Roseville Community Center. Lunch will be served at 11:00 am, which is a tuna melt on french bread, tater tots, asparagus, and plums or potato bar. A […]

Those 60 and older that live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to join for a delicious meal followed by a fun round of crossword puzzles at Strom Center in Monmouth. Lunch will be served at 11:30 am, which is a tuna melt on french bread, tater tots, asparagus, and plums or potato […]

November 7, 2025 is the Church Women United World Community Day Celebration for Monmouth and Vicinity ladies.  It's at 12:00 noon at Fairview Center Church, 1495 90th Street, Monmouth.  There will be a luncheon at 12 (served by the CWU Board), 1:00 p.m. business meeting and 1:15 p.m. program.  No reservations are needed.  You may make a […]

Learn tips on how to spot owls at the November Nature At Night hosted by the City of Galesburg Parks and Rec on Friday, November 7th, from 4:30 to 6pm at the Lakeside Nature Center Shelter. The event is open to all ages and is $5 per person and $15 per family. There are no […]

Join for a free, family-friendly  treasure hunt event at the Lakeside Nature Center on Saturday, November 8th, from 9:30 to 11 am. Follow clues, codes, and coordinates to find hidden boxes and leave your mark by signing the logbook with your own stamp!

On Friday, November 8, from 10 AM to 1 PM, head to Veterans Park in Macomb, IL, for a fun-filled event that benefits the planet. Instead of tossing old pumpkins in the trash, please give them a second life through composting at Illinois Extension’s fall community composting event. Here’s how to take part: Collect pumpkins […]

The Westminster Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood is hosting a Community Harvest Meal for a freewill donation. Carryout meals also available.

The West Central Middle School will host their Veterans Day Program beginning at 9:30 am. A free lunch will be served at the Stronghurst United Methodist Church by the American Legion Auxiliary following the conclusion of the program.

Those 60 and older that live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to join for a tasty meal then settle for a relaxing Seek and Find activity at the Community Senior Citizens of Stronghurst. Lunch will be served at 11:30 am, which is a chef salad with HB egg, ham, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, […]

Join the Monmouth American Legion and the VFW for the annual Veterans Day service, featuring Keynote Guest Lecturer Dr. Eugene Watkins, Executive Director of the Warren County History Museum. The Monmouth College Band will perform at 9:45 am with the program beginning at 10 am. Light refreshments will follow. You can also listen live on […]

Free Veterans Day meal at Papa's Bar and Grill on Tuesday, November 11th. Features pulled pork, beans and cole slaw while supplies last. Courtesy of Lairs Collision Center and Papa's Bar and Grill.

Join the Stronghurst UMC Church in the Fellowship Hall for Tuesday Night Out, featuring food and games, plus a free meal.

Join in the Pattee Gallery 10am Wednesday, November 12 for this month's Old Friends Talk Art with Kent Kriegshauser. Kent is this year's Security Savings Bank Photography Show juror. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. OFTA is sponsored in part by the Jim & Jan DeYoung Charitable Trust. […]

FAFSA Night (#1) is soon approaching in the MRHS Auditorium. This workshop is offered twice a year for families to complete the FAFSA form for students seeking a 2 year, 4 year, or Trade School opportunity after High School. Monmouth College and MRHS Counselors will be present to help you every step of the way! […]