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Monmouth American Legion Soup Supper
2024-01-08 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
Join for the all you can eat soup supper at the Monmouth American Legion, serving chili, cheesy potato, sausage gravy and biscuit, and hot dogs. Each meal comes with dessert and drink. 50/50 raffle drawn at 6 pm. Tickets for adults are $9 and $3 for children.

Galesburg Community Chorus Begins Rehearsals for 2024 Spring Concert at First Presbyterian Church
2024-01-08 19:00 - 21:00
The Galesburg Community Chorus will begin rehearsals for its 2024 spring concert on Monday, January 8th from 7 to 9 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg (101 N Prairie St). All are welcome to join, no auditions are necessary, and masks are optional. Dues are $10 a semester, and music fees are $5 a semester. Students are not required to pay dues.

Adult Private Swim Lessons with City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation
2024-01-09
Day: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
Class Times: 4:30-5:00 p.m.
Site: Hawthorne Municipal Pool
Fee: $25.00 per single session
It is never too late to learn how to swim. Adult swim lessons are offered by the City of Galesburg Recreation Department at Hawthorne Municipal Pool. Adults, ages 17 and up, can register for swim lessons to become more comfortable in, on and around the water. Instructors will review essential water safety skills and teach basic swim instruction to help develop safe swimming and to enhance overall health and fitness. Classes will be held Tuesdyas and/or Thursdays from 4:30-5:00 p.m. The fee is $25 per single session. Sign up to secure an instructor. This is a great way to obtain individualized instruction. Call City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation at 309/345-3683, check out the website at https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/government/parks_and_recreation/ or register on-line.

Paraprofessional Exam Dates
2024-01-10
The Regional Office of Education 26 and 33 will be offering in person exams on January 12th and 19th at the ROE #33 site in Monmouth. The exam can also be accessed online at Taking the ParaPro Assessment at Home (ets.org). An optional exam review will be held January 17th from 6 to 8 pm via Zoom.

Craft Night Out: Jean Heart Garland with City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation
2024-01-11 18:00 - 20:00
Date: Thursday, January 11th, 2024
Time: 6-8:00 p.m.
Age: All Ages
Site: Lake Storey Pavilion
Fee: $12.00 per person
Join the City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation staff for a night of fun crafts and social time. The January Craft Night Out program will be creating an unique heart garland created from recycled jeans, just in time for Valentine’s Day decorating. This program is a favorite, and is a great way to learn the basics of sewing. Craft Night Out is a fund activity for teens and adults. All supplies and crafting tools are provided. Please pre-register at Lakeside Recreation Center, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road, call the City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation at 309/345-3683, check out the website at https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/government/parks_and_recreation/ or register on-line at https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/4780683.

Healthy Living Fest 2024
2024-01-12 - 2024-01-13 | Cornucopia Natural Market & Deli, 176 S Seminary, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Join us for our second annual Healthy Living Fest on Friday & Saturday, January 12th & 13th from 10am-5pm.
Learn about ways to achieve your ideal healthy lifestyle with different tools that help you deal with stress and improve gut health and immunity.
Free giveaways on the hour, every hour!
Try free samples of your favorite products!
Kickstart 2024 with the information and products you need to meet your health goals!
Stay tuned for more information about our presenters and a schedule of events!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12th – 10am-5pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13th – 10am-5pm

Indoor Mobile Playground with City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation
2024-01-13
Dates: January 13th and 27th, February 10th and 24th and March 9th, 2023
Day/Time: 2nd and 4th Saturdays – 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Site: Lakeside Recreation
Age: 3-12 years of age
Fee: $4.00 per child
If you had a blast with the Mobile Playground at local parks this summer, or are ready to be active once again then look no further. The Mobile Playground is moving indoors with more fun and toys, such as jumbo yard games, playground toys, sports equipment and more. Staff will have a variety of toys and activities set up to challenge and entertain kiddos, and adults. Who doesn’t enjoy a good game of giant frisbee or jumbo Connect 4? Each week will feature a large game, such as an inflatable game or obstacle course, or fun guests with special activities. Pre-registration is encouraged, but drop ins allowed, as space permits. Please register each person individually. The cost is $4.00 for a daily admission for ages 12 and under; ages 2 and under are free. The Indoor Mobile Playground is available on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 pm. This is set up for 3-12 years of age. Private rentals are also available for groups which include a Basic Rental or Private Rental, and premium add on options with an inflatable.
Call City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation at 309/345-3683, check out the website at https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/government/parks_and_recreation/ or register on-line by completing the application at https://activitymessenger.com/p/SvMcB51.

Second Saturdays Nature Program with City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation "Under the Ice"
2024-01-13 09:30 - 11:00
Date: Saturday, January 13th, 2024
Time: 9:30-11 a.m.
Age: All Ages
Site: Lakeside Nature Center
Fee: FREE
Discover what is under the frozen lake, and uncover ways aquatic life survive when the water freezes with the City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation nature staff. Weather permitting, there may be ice fishing, as an additional activity. Bring your own fishing equipment, as there is a limited supply. Class is held outdoors at the Lakeside Nature Center Shelter, with a nature walk through the woods, so dress for the weather. This is a free program for all ages with different topics every second Saturday of the month. There will still be a program if there is no ice so head out to the Lakeside Nature Center for exploration and adventure. This is a great family program. No pre-registration is required. Donations are accepted to support nature programs. Call City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation at 309/345-383, check out the website at https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/government/parks_and_recreation/ or register on-line at https://www.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/4253093.

Little Sprouts Nature Program with the City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation
2024-01-13 11:00 - 12:00
Date: January 13th, 2024
Day/Time: Saturday — 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Site: Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road
Ages: 2-5 years old
Fee: $5.00 per child (Includes a parent/guardian)
Join the City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation for hand-on fun and exploratory activities with your child at Lakeside Nature Center with this month’s “SNOW Much Fun” theme. Participants will enjoy the winter theme of snow, the best part of the winter season. There will be some hands-on fun in the snow. If there is no snow on the ground, participants can be prepared to create their own. There will be a winter walk scavenger hunt, informaiotn about animals in the winter animal tracks and much more. Registration ends on December 8th, 2023.
The fee is $5 per child, with parent/guardian being free. Drop ins are accepted with supplies being first come, first served. Dress for the weather for outdoor exploration. Please pre-register at Lakeside Recreation Center, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road, call the City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation at 309/345-3683, check out the website at https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/government/parks_and_recreation/ or register on-line at https://www.amilia.com/sotre/en/city-of-galesburgpr/shop/activities/4253080.

Free Movie @ Galesburg Public Library
2024-01-17 14:00 - 16:15 | Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
JANUARY’S SELECTION: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary device that can change the course of history.
142 minutes, ©Walt Disney Rated PG-13.
Upstairs at the library, Sanderson Room.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Warren County Public Library
2024-01-19 - 2024-01-20 | Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth, 61462, United States
Kids! Bring your favorite Stuffed Animal or Doll to the Library for a Sleepover!
We will share a story and a snack, and then you will leave your favorite friend with Ms. Mindy for a fun stuffed animal sleepover. Then, the next morning, come in your favorite jammies for donuts and hot cocoa. See fun pictures and get a special memory of what your friend did at the Library while you were in bed!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19th:
4pm – Animal drop off and story/snack time
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20th:
10am – Animal pick up, storytime, donuts and hot cocoa

Free Scandinavian Folk Music Instrumental Workshop
2024-01-21 13:00 - 15:00
Minneapolis-based string duo The OK Factor and award-winning Swedish quintet Jaerv will give a workshop in traditional Scandinavian folk music playing and singing (and perhaps dancing as well!). Bring your instrument! This FREE 2-hour workshop will start at 1 p.m. on January 21, 2024, at the Dairy Building in Bishop Hill, IL.
It is open to people of all ages and no preregistration is required. The Dairy Building is located at 410 North Erickson Street. Later that evening, enjoy listening to Jaerv and The OK Factor as they perform at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
For more details, contact the BHHA at 309 927-3899 or at bhha@mymctc.net .
This free workshop is sponsored by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association and funded by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency, and the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation. Special thanks to John Taylor for his assistance in organizing this workshop.

I-74 Annual Basketball Tournament
2024-01-22
Girls Tournament Dates: February 3rd-4th, 2024
Boys Tournament Dates: February 10th-11th, 2024
Early Bird Registration: January 8th, 2024 – Best Deal
Registration Deadline: January 22nd, 2024
Site: Lakeside Recreation Facility
Fee: $50.00 per participant
Teams can enroll in the annual I-74 Basketball Tournament scheduled in February 2024. This tournament is an annual favorite, especially since it is centrally located in Galesburg, IL. The I-74 tournaments are open to both recreational and travel teams. Teams can expect plenty of play time with a three game guarantee. Tournaments are grouped by gender and grade. The Girls Tournament weekend is February 3rd-4th, 2024, and the Boys Tournament is February 10th-11th, 2024. Early bird registration ends on January 8th, 2024 to get the best deal with a fee of $165 per team. Final Registration ends January 22, 2024 with a team fee of $195 per team. There are a limited number of teams. Call City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation at 309/345-3683, check out the website at https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/government/parks_and_recreation/ or register on-line at https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/progframs/94556.

Narcan Training
2024-01-24 09:00 - 09:45, 2024-01-25 14:00 - 14:45
The Regional Office of Education 26 and 33 are hosting a free Narcan training event at 932 Harrison Street in Galesburg. Join to learn the facts about Narcan, signs to identify an overdose, how to administer Narcan, and learn the facts about the opioid crisis. Register at Index | Professional Development Consortium (roe26.net).

American Cancer Society Relay for Life ELT Training Series
2024-01-25 19:00
The ELT Training Series will cover topics such as the history of Relay for Life, fundraising resources, and planning resources. Join Relay experts for this live session and network with other Relayers from across the country. For more details, visit https://www.acsresources.org/event/rfl-elt-training-relay-101/.

Local Food Drive
2024-01-26 - 2024-01-31
Courtyard Estates of Monmouth is collecting non-perishable food items for the Jamieson Community Center Food Pantry. A donation box is located in the Front Foyer at Courtyard in Monmouth, 1 Courtyard Boulevard. Donations will be accepted through January 31st.

Community Blood Drive
2024-01-26 12:00 - 18:00
Donate blood during the United Way Greater Warren County community blood drive and be eligible to win not one but TWO prizes: a beautiful gift basket valued at $250 and filled with downtown Monmouth merch, or, a trip for 2 to Las Vegas to see Super Bowl LVIII, care of the American Red Cross and the NFL! Drive will be held at the United Way Building, 87 Public Square in Downtown Monmouth.

Nature at Night Family Trivia Night
2024-01-26 18:30 - 20:00
Join the Galesburg Parks and Rec for a Family Trivia Night at the Lakeside Nature Center with Bet Ya Didn’t Know Winter Fun Facts! $5 per person or $15 per family.

West Central Baseball Trivia Night
2024-01-27 18:00
The West Central Heat Baseball Team is hosting a Trivia Night fundraiser for the program to purchase equipment and future upgrades to facilities. Event will be held at Mama’s Place in Oquawka. $100 for a team of 10. Food and drinks available for purchase. 50/50 raffles. Silent auction. Gates open at 6 pm. Trivia begins at 7 pm. To register, contact Coach Ross Parcel at 573-239-9296 or email parcel-ross@wc235.k12.il.us.

Adult Indoor Soccer League & Adult Volleyball Leagues at the Warren County YMCA
2024-01-28
Gather your friends together & get registered to come play at the Warren County YMCA! Registration is open TODAY!

Team Captain can register online at www.warrencountyymca.org or stop by the front desk!

Play Without Boundaries at the Discovery Depot
2024-01-28 10:30 - 12:00
Join for an exclusive time at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg for special needs families with a reduced number of visitors, space, and freedom to explore at your own pace. Advanced tickets required. $5 admission. Members are free.

2024 Country Financial Farm Panel Discussion and Luncheon
2024-01-30 11:00
Join for the 2024 Farm Panel Discussion on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at St. Pat’s Community Center in Raritan. Speakers will begin at 11:00 am followed by a prime rib meal at 12 pm. Three fantastic speakers will be ready to discuss and answer key questions that are on all farmers minds, with topics on the farm bill implementation, estate planning, taxation, farm continuation plans, and more. This years speakers will include Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau, Joe Youngman, Country Financial, and Alyssa R. Stewart, Agriculture Attorney. For questions reach out to Sally or Rachael at 309-924-1152.

Community Health Forum in Knox County
2024-01-31 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-06 18:00 - 19:30
Mayor Peter Schwartzman will be facilitating community health forums at the Galesburg City Hall to hear directly from members of the community on services they would like to see for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use. All are invited to attend.

Warren and Henderson County Fair Book Cover Contest
2024-02-01
All Henderson and Warren County 4-H members are welcomed and encouraged to get creative and design an original cover for their County 4-H Fair Book! All entries must be submitted to Shelby Carlson via email at srcarls2@illinois.edu by February 1st. To be considered for the contest, entries must meet the following

The title must read “Warren County 4-H Fair Book” or “Henderson County 4-H Fair Book”
The artwork needs to fit a 8.5×11 piece of paper with at least 1/2 inch border on all sides. There must also be a 1×3 inch space for the Extension Office to enter dates and locations of the 4-H Show and Project Show.
The design must be completed in black ink or black marker. (Pencil isn’t dark enough, and the book is printed in black and white)
Every design created must be entirely original. You may not use copyrighted graphics.
If you choose to use the 4-H clover, it may not be distorted or rotated. You cannot place text or pictures over the 4-H clover. For a list of guidelines regarding the 4-H clover, please contact your local Extension Office.

Please have your drawing submitted by February 1st.

Black History Month at The Orpheum Theatre
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-04
As February kicks off Black History Month, and The Orpheum Theatre has partnered with the Support Group for African American Affairs (SGAAA) and the Galesburg NAACP to produce a weekend of free events! Beginning on the first, The Orpheum is offering historic theatre tours, multiple community movies, a Q&A session, and a multidisciplinary live performance. All the events are FREE and open to the public.

THU 2/1
1-4pm Walk-in historic theatre tours, offered on the hour

FRI 2/2
1-4pm Walk-in historic theatre tours, offered on the hour
7pm Screening of movie Black Panther (2018); presented by the SGAAA

SAT 2/3
11amFREE screening of movie The Butler (2013) followed by Q&A with Dr. Konrad Hamilton, Associate Professor of History & Chair of American Studies at Knox College; presented by the SGAA
6pm FREE live performance: TOGETHER AS ONE; performed by Breath of Encouragement (Davenport, IA); presented by the Galesburg NAACP
SUN 2/4
1-4pm Walk-in historic theatre tours, offered on the hour
5pm Screening of movie Soul (2020); presented by the SGAA

The Orpheum Theatre is located at 57 South Kellogg Street in Downtown Galesburg. Doors for movies open approximately 30 minutes prior to show time. More information can be found on The Orpheum Theatre’s website: galesburgorpheum.org.

Special Olympics Region F Basketball Tournament
2024-02-04 08:30 - 16:30
Special Olympics Illinois-Region F is hosting a Junior Teams and High School basketball tournament on Sunday, February 4th. The tournament will be held at the Galesburg High School Fieldhouse. Volunteers are needed to serve as court monitors, scorekeepers, referees, souvenir sales, and concessions. For additional information contact cbetar@soill.org

Monmouth American Legion Soup Supper
2024-02-05 17:00 - 18:30
Join for the all you can eat soup supper at the Monmouth American Legion, serving chili, loaded potato soup, spinach bisque, and sloppy joes. Each meal comes with dessert and drink. 50/50 raffle drawn at 6 pm. Tickets for adults are $9 and $3 for children.

Gerlaw Christian Church 68th Annual Pancake and Sausage Day
2024-02-07 11:00 - 18:30
Join the Gerlaw Christian Church for their all you can eat pancake and whole hog sausage day. Free will donation.
