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Walnut Grove Farm Holiday Market
2024-11-02 - 2024-11-03
Walnut Grove Farm is celebrating 33 years of artisan quality with NEW DATES for the HOLIDAY MARKET: November 2nd & 3rd from 10 AM to 4 PM. Walnut Grove Farm is located ½ mile north of Knoxville, IL on Carr Street. Call (309) 289-4770 or VISIT Barn-Fest.com (include the dash) for details.

Begin your holiday season on a National Historic Register farmstead. Gifts, hand-crafted by the artisans selling at the barn, make gift-giving a genuine personal experience. Order fresh green designer wreaths and décor for pick up in December. Visit St. Nick, sip hot soup. Live music daily at 1PM with Larry Lucas and John Heasly.

Admission: A generous gift of non-perishable food items for Knoxville Council of Churches’ Christmas baskets.

Community Pancake Breakfast with the M-R Titans
2024-11-02 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
The community is invited to a Pancake Breakfast at the Monmouth American Legion with the Monmouth-Roseville Titans Football Team, Coaches, and Cheerleaders. Freewill donation.

Berwick Baptist Church Harvest Supper
2024-11-02 16:30 - 18:30
All are invited to attend this Harvest Supper at the Berwick Baptist Church. Serving chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes, turnips, green beans, applesauce, biscuits, and desserts. Free will offering. Carry outs available.

Warren-Henderson Relay for Life
2024-11-02 17:00 - 22:00
Event will be held at the Monmouth American Legion. Doors open and silent auction begin at 5 pm. Survivor Dinner at 6 pm. Live music by Craig and Co from 8 to 10 pm. Luminaria at 9 pm. Closing ceremony at 9:30 pm. Register or dedicate a luminaria at relayforlife.org/WHIL.

Warren County YMCA Waterbug Swim Team Trivia Night
2024-11-02 17:30
Event will be held at McGuire and Davies Funeral Home in Monmouth.
*$100 per table*Up to 10 people on a team*Mulligans & Doublers available for purchase*Pre register by 10/19 to get a free Mulligan!!*BYOB & Snacks!!!*Doors open @ 5:30pm*Trivia Starts @ 6pm*Raffles for Gift Baskets

Monmouth American Legion Soup Supper
2024-11-04 17:00 - 18:30
All are invited for the All You Can Eat Soup Supper at the Monmouth American Legion. Serving chili, beef and noodle, ham and beans with cornbread, and chili dogs. Cost is $9 for adults and $3 for children. (All You Can Eat is soup and sandwiches only, not dessert.)

Calvary Baptist Church Annual Turkey Dinner Fundraiser
2024-11-07 11:00 - 18:00
All are invited to the annual Turkey Dinner Fundraiser at the Calvary Baptist Church, 1000 South 1st Street in Monmouth. Walk-in, carry-out, or delivery. Donation of $15 is asked for the meal. Call 309-397-6901 for more information.

CASA of West Central Illinois Lip Sync Battle
2024-11-07 18:30
Save the date! This year’s Lip Sync Battle benefitting CASA of West Central Illinois is Back to the 80s theme. The event will be held at Cedar Creek Hall, featuring local celebrities.

CASA of West Central Illinois Lip Sync Battle
2024-11-07 18:30
Join CASA of West Central Illinois for their Lip Synce Battle Fundraiser, Back to the 80’s. Event will be held at Cedar Creek Hall in Galesburg.

Maple Leaf Community Concert Series: Letters From Home
2024-11-07 19:00
Letters from Home is a USO style show, honoring artists like Frank Sinatra, the Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn, the Nicholas Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and many others. High-energy singing and tap dancing by founder Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann, will leave you feeling great about being human. Though no two performances are the same, each show will be funny, historical, and inspirational. Concert is held inside Dahl Chapel on the Monmouth College campus.

M-R Drama Club to Present REHEARSAL FOR MURDER
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-10
The Monmouth-Roseville High School Drama Club will present its fall production, the mystery Rehearsal for Murder, on Friday, November 8, and Saturday, November 9, at 7:00pm, and Sunday, November 10, at 2:00pm in the M-RHS auditorium. Tickets for the production cost $10 for adults and $5 for students with ID. Tickets may be purchased at the door. It is asked that students junior high and younger be accompanied by an adult.

Ellisville Opera House Hosts Jerry Finnigan’s Sister
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-10
The Historic Ellisville Opera House proudly presents Jack Neary’s Jerry Finnegan’s Sister directed by Kenny Knox on November 8, 9 and 10. There is a 7:00 P.M. Curtain on Friday and Saturday nights and a 2:00 P.M. Curtain on Sunday afternoon. There is cabaret style seating and to make a reservation go to: EOHtheatre91@gmail.com. You will receive a confirmation of your reservation. Tickets will be purchased at the door.

Howl at the Moon
2024-11-08 18:00
Tickets are now on sale for Thrive Community Services fall fundraising event – Howl at the Moon. A unique nightlife experience from downtown Chicago, the lively group is returning to Galesburg Friday, November 8. The professional pianists and musicians from the popular hot-spot Howl at the Moon will perform crowd favorite songs and audience requests in this high-energy, live music show. Tickets are $35 each with a table of 10 for $315. Light snacks will be on hand. Doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm. Arrive early for drink specials from Reserve Artisan Ales. For more information please contact Dylana Larson at dlarson@thrivegalesburg.org or call 309-344-2600 ext. 1204.

Monmouth Rotary Club Underwear & Socks Drive
2024-11-09 - 2024-12-09
Through December 9th, the Monmouth Rotary Club will be collecting underwear and socks for children in the Monmouth-Roseville and United Schools Districts, in partnership with Jamieson Community Center’s Christmas Store. Collections will be accepted at all meetings and items can also be placed at Gilbert and Vicki’s, 615 North 6th Street in Monmouth.

Altrusa Holiday Bazaar
2024-11-09 09:00 - 15:00
Featuring a large selection of vendors with unique crafts and gifts at the Macomb High School. Free admission.

*CANCELLED* Warren County YMCA Family Fun Night/Food Drive
2024-11-09 17:00 - 19:00
Join the Warren County YMCA for their annual Family Fun Night and Food Drive for a chili supper, bounce houses, games, prizes, and more! Bring a pantry item for the Jamieson Community Center and receive an extra raffle ticket! Cost is $10 per person. Kids under 3 are free. Register online or at the YMCA front desk.

BCA Taste of the Arts Awesome 80s Fundraising Gala
2024-11-09 18:00
Each year the Buchanan Center for the Arts hosts a festive evening to raise funds for arts programming in the community. This year will be an “Awesome 80s Night” at 6pm Saturday, November 9. Event tickets are $60. Can’t make the event in person? The Taste of the Arts raffle is another way to support the arts. Purchase a raffle ticket for $50 and be entered in a chance to win! ONLY 200 tickets will be sold, and you need not be present to win! Contact a BCA board member or call 309-734-3033!

Monmouth College Chamber Winds Organ Concert
2024-11-10 15:00
Monmouth College’s Chamber Choir will be the featured ensemble at a concert on campus that will also include smaller performance groups and selections on the Ardell Organ.
Free and open to the public, the concert will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Kasch Performance Hall of Dahl Chapel and Auditorium.

Veteran's Day Breakfast at United Intermediate
2024-11-11 07:30 - 08:15
United Intermediate Students invite all area veterans to join them for a biscuit and gravy breakfast in the cafeteria between 7:30 am to 8:15 am. RSVP by calling 309-734-8511.

Papa's Bar and Grill & Lairs Collision Center Veteran's Day Meal
2024-11-11 10:30 - 21:00
Papa’s Bar and Grill + Lairs Collision Center Present a Free Pulled Pork Meal for Military Veterans on Veteran’s Day 11/11/24 from 10:30 am to 9 pm at Papa’s in Monmouth

Habitat for Heroes
2024-11-11 11:00 - 14:00
On November 11th, the Knox County Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a special free lunch, chili and cornbread, at the Knoxville Legion to honor and support local veterans. This is part of the ongoing Habitat for Heroes initiative. Enjoy a warm meal, meet local Veterans, and receive free winter clothing.

Galesburg Rescue Mission & Women's Shelter Public Clothing Giveaway Day
2024-11-13
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 pm.

Old Friends Talk Art
2024-11-13 10:00
Join the Buchanan Center for the Arts at 10am Wednesday, November 13, for Old Friends Talk Art as they host this year’s Security Savings Bank Annual Amateur Photography Show Juror, Natalie Jackson. 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.

Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
2024-11-14 16:30 - 18:30
Join the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours at the Galesburg Public Library Foundation, 246 West Main Street.

Prairie Players Civic Theatre Presents Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-17
Prairie Players Civic Theatre proudly presents Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at their theater at 160 S. Seminary Street in Galesburg, November 15-17 and 22-24. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 P.M. and Sunday performances begin at 2:00 P.M. Tickets are $16 for adults and $9 for students plus fees.

The Great Benjamins Circus in Alexis
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-17
Don’t miss The Great Benjamins Circus under the big top in Alexis, located at 400 East Burns Avenue. Find tickets online at benjaminscircus.com. Show times are Friday, November 15th at 7:30 pm; Saturday, November 16th at 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, and 7:30 pm; and Sunday, November 17th at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm.

Security Savings Bank 43rd Annual Amateur Photography Show Gallery Reception
2024-11-15 17:00 - 19:00
Join Security Savings Bank for the Gallery Reception of the 43rd Annual Amateur Photography Show at the Buchanan Center for the Arts. Exhibition will be on display through December 21st.

Chili Cook Off
2024-11-15 18:00
Join the First Christian Church in Monmouth and prepare a crockpot of chili and prep your BINGO daubers for a fun-filled evening.

WIAR's Fabulous Fall Craft Vendor Show
2024-11-16 09:00 - 15:00
Join the Western Illinois Animal Rescue for their Fabulous Fall Craft Vendor Show at the Monmouth American Legion. If you are interested in setting up as a vendor, call WIAR at 309-715-7109 or email wiarrescue@yahoo.com. WIAR will be selling carry out meals.

Ornament Making Class
2024-11-16 11:00 - 13:00
Join Rebecca Quick in the Blum Studio and prepare for holidays! 11am-1pm Saturday, November 16, Rebecca will teach slab and coil building techniques to create that perfect Christmas tree ornament. Glaze date is 11-1pm Saturday, December 7. This class is family friendly and designed for all ages. Class fee is included with your BCA membership. Non-members $10. Children 18 and under are free. Scholarships are available. Call 309-734-3033 to reserve your spot today.
