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Junior Lifeguard Training
2023-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Those interested in becoming a lifeguard are encouraged to register for this Junior Lifeguard Training session at the Hawthorne Pool in Galesburg. This is for ages 10 to 14. Cost is $15 per person.

The Great Nicola Magic Festival Family Day
2023-09-30 12:30
Join the Warren County History Museum for the 4th Annual festival from the hometown of the Greatest Mystifier ever known. Held at the Warren County History Museum for all ages! Magical and entertaining shows. Crafts and activities. Cotton candy and slushies. Giveaways. Johnsons Smokehouse and much more!

OSF Children's Hospital Harvest Hustle 5K/1M Run/Walk
2023-09-30 17:30
5K/1.5 Mile Run/Walk: Both courses begin and end on Galesburg Jr/Sr High Campus. 5K course will go behind Field House and turn on Dayton Drive. The course will wind through the neighborhood and return back to campus. The route ends with final lap inside F&M Bank Stadium. The route does NOT cross any major streets.
The 1.5 mile course also begins on campus and will circle back around campus ending with last lap inside F&M Bank Stadium.
Participants are encouraged to run or walk either course. Wagons and strollers are permitted. Pets will NOT be allowed in the event.
Give Back, Galesburg Harvest Hustle (runsignup.com)

2023 Illinois State Cornhusking Contest
2023-10-01 08:00
Illinois State Cornhusking contest will take place at the Hennenfent Farm, west of 1063 30th Street, Smithshire, IL. Illinois membership is required to pick in the classes to qualify for the national cornhusking contest. Illinois membership is $3 for youth and $15 for all adult classes. Top 3 contestants in each class qualify for the national contest. Classes include age groups from 10 to 14 years old up to the 50 and older and any age categories, which can be seen here: Illinois Corn Husking. Registration begins at 8 am with the contest to start at 9 am.

Knox County Right to Life Annual Life Chain
2023-10-01 13:30 - 15:00
Nationwide interdenominational, peaceful, prayerful demonstration since 1987. Christians standing for 1 hour holding Pro-Life signs along Henderson and Fremont Streets in Galesburg.

Monmouth American Legion Soup Supper
2023-10-02 17:00 - 18:30
Chili, Spinach Bisque & Vegetable Beef
Sandwich: Sloppy Joe’s
Dessert & Drinks will be provided.
50/50 drawing at 6:00pm.
Price Adult $9 & Child $3
All you can eat.

Engine and Caboose Series at the Discovery Depot
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-04
Weekly free program with admission focusing on skill development for toddlers and pre-k aged children at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg. Held on Tuesdays and Wednesday form 10:30 to 11:30 am. A book will be read at 10:30. Schedule is as follows: October 3rd & 4th – We’re Goin on a Leaf Hunt, skill focus is gross motor; October 10th & 11th – Sparky the Fire Dog, skill focus is fire safety; October 17th & 18th – Where Does Kitty Go in the Rain?, skill focus is STEM; October 24th & 25th – Spookley the Square Pumpkin, skill focus is pre-math; October 31st & November 1st – Trick or Treat, skill focus is fine motor.

Medicare Informational Meeting at Strom Center in Oquawka
2023-10-05 13:00
Medicare informational meeting will be held at the Strom Center location in Oquawka. Sign-up is not required, but appreciated to ensure enough handouts are available.

Scotch Tasting and Rare Bottle Auction
2023-10-05 17:30
The Galesburg Lions Club presents single malt tastings, buffet pairings, and silent and live auction items. Doors open at 5:30 pm, tasting and buffet begin at 6 pm, and live auction begins at 7:30 pm. Event will be held at the Knox-Galesburg Symphony Building, 95 North Seminary Street. Event is sponsored by Market Alley Wines. Must be 21 or over to attend. Register here: Scotch Tasting and Rare Bottle Auction | October 05, 2023 (eventcreate.com)

Monmouth College Homecoming Events for Friday
2023-10-06
7:30 am-4:30 pm – Art Show – America Questions No Answers by artist Jesse Howard, Hewes Library.
9 am – 40th Reunion Golf Group, Gibson Woods; Join classmates from the Class of 1983 for a 9 am tee time at Gibson Woods. (Pay individually at Gibson Woods).
12 pm – Meaning of Life Lunch, Weeks House; Bring a sack lunch, bring a friend and discuss life’s deeper purpose with faculty and students.
2 pm – Champion Miller Headstone Dedication, Monmouth Cemetery; Reception to follow at The Champion Miller Center for Equity, Inclusion, and Community; The center was dedicated in Champion Miller’s name in 2022. Previously unmarked, a SOfIA research project in 2022 lead to the exact location of Champion Miller’s final resting place.
3:30 pm – Alumni Office Re-dedication, Mellinger Office of Development & College Relations.
5 pm – Alumni Impact Awards, Center for Science and Business, Mellinger Commons; A recognition of alumni and members of the Monmouth College community who have made a significant impact on the College and their community.

Honorees:
Brig. Gen. Christopher F. Lawson ’88 – Hall of Achievement
Richard Yahnke ’66 – Distinguished Alumnus Award
Chuck L. Bushey Jr. ’73 – Distinguished Service Award
Roy J. Sye ’13 – Young Alumnus Award
The Dew Family – Family of the Year
Andre Audette – Hatch Distinguished Teaching Award

5 pm – 15th Reunion Social, Market Alley Wines; Join classmates from the Class of 2008 for wine and reminiscing. (Cash bar).
6 pm – Fighting Scots Volleyball vs. Greenville, Glennie Gymnasium; The 2023 Fighting Scots Volleyball Team is hoping that this Homecoming, alumni are able to come back to Monmouth and be recognized for all the amazing things they accomplished not only in crimson and white, but also beyond the Monmouth doors! The future is bright for the program, but the team wants to honor the amazing women that came before them.
7 pm – Ross Clayton Concert, April Zorn Memorial Stadium; We know him as Ross Donnan ’12, but he’s known on The Voice as Ross Clayton and will be coming back to campus for a special concert on the football field!
7 pm – 40th Reunion Reception, Mellinger Office of Development & College Relations; Join classmates from the Class of 1983 for refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and reminiscing with a special viewing of the Ross Clayton concert and Spirit Shout fireworks. (Cost: $20).
7 pm – 35th Reunion Reception, 510 N 12th St, Monmouth, IL 61462; Join classmates from the Class of 1988 for hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and reminiscing. (Cost: $20).
8 pm – 30th Reunion Social, Danny’s Tap; Join classmates from the Class of 1993 for pizza, cocktails and reminiscing. (Cash bar).
8 pm – 20th Reunion Social, Tootie’s D.T.L.; Join classmates from the Class of 2003 for pizza, cocktails and reminiscing. (Cash bar).
8 pm – Spirit Shout, April Zorn Memorial Stadium; Students will dance, shout and cheer for a Fighting Scots’ victory, Homecoming Queen and King will be announced, and we’ll close the evening with a spectacular fireworks show.

Monmouth College Homecoming Events for Saturday
2023-10-07
8:30 am – M Club Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Huff Athletic Center Fieldhouse

Honorees:
Michael Blodgett ’11
Kendra (James) Peurach ’08
Luke Reschke ’09

9:00 am – Great Lecture Series 2023: At the Edge of a Green Field: Athletes and Writers on the Same Page by David Wright, Hewes Library.
10:00 am – Fraternity & Sorority Life Hall of Fame Induction, Center for Science and Business, Mellinger Commons; Immediately following the ceremony: Kappa Delta Rose Ceremony, Center for Science & Business.

Honorees:
John Courson ’64 (Tau Kappa Epsilon)
Donald “Mac” McKinley ’50 (Sigma Phi Epsilon)
Hilary Hawkinson Stott ’07 (Kappa Kappa Gamma)

10 am – 7 pm – Alumni Tailgate, Pattee Hall Parking Lot, North Sixth Street Lot; Gather for an alumni tailgate! Greek Organizations, the Class of 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018 will have designated spaces. (Cost $50). Free tailgating is available at the parking lot at 400 E. Euclid Ave.
10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Departmental Open Houses; Walk through classrooms and catch up with your favorite professors.

Austin Hall: Music
Center for Science and Business: Biology, Chemistry, Political Science, Physics & Engineering and Psychology
McMichael Academic: Art Wallace Hall: Education, English, Classics, Communication and History Weeks House: Philosophy and Religious Studies
Wells Theatre: Theatre

11:30 am – Parade; See the floats and hear the pipe band, marching band and fraternity songs. (Class of 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018 will walk in Parade). Following the parade, go directly to the Tartan Terrace for Reunion Class Photos.
Noon – Reunion Class Photos, Tartan Terrace, Hewes Library; Reunion classes will gather to have group photos taken directly following the parade. Einstein Bros. Bagels will be open starting at 12 p.m., so grab a drink and join your class photo!
Noon – 2 pm – Alumni Lunch, April Zorn Memorial Stadium, East Hilltop; Join fellow Fighting Scots alumni for lunch on the hilltop before the game. (Cost: $15).
Noon-5 pm – Art Show – America Questions No Answers by artist Jesse Howard, Hewes Library.
12:30 pm – 15th Reunion Reception, Mellinger Office of Development & College Relations; Join classmates from the Class of 2008 for refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and reminiscing with a special viewing of kickoff. (Cost: $20).
1:30 – 3:30 pm – Alumni Board Hospitality Tent, April Zorn Memorial Stadium, East Hilltop; Visit the Alumni Tent to say hello to Alumni Board members and get snacks and swag!
2 pm – Fighting Scots Football Game vs. Grinnell, April Zorn Memorial Stadium.
5 pm – 25th Reunion Reception, Mellinger Office of Development & College Relations; Join classmates from the Class of 1998 for refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and reminiscing following the football game. (Cost: $20).
5 pm – 35th Reunion Social, Tootie’s D.T.L.; Join classmates from the Class of 1988 for pizza, cocktails and reminiscing. (Cash bar).
5 – 8 pm – All Monmouth Reunion Celebration, The American Legion; Gather with fellow alumni for hors d’oeuvres and drinks and reminisce about your days at Monmouth College. All alumni and friends are welcome to join the celebration.
6 pm – 5th Reunion Social, 1st Avenue Lounge; Join classmates from the Class of 2018 for pizza, cocktails and reminiscing. (Cash bar).
6 pm – 10th Reunion Social, Danny’s Tap; Join classmates from the Class of 2013 for pizza, cocktails and reminiscing. (Cash bar).
7:30 pm – College Choirs Concert, Dahl Chapel, Kasch Performance Hall; Featuring a wide range of repertoire from classic to contemporary, the Homecoming Choir Concert will include performances by the Monmouth Chorale, Concert Choir, and Chamber Choir. Choir alumni are invited to join us at the end of the concert to sing “A Flame of White and Crimson”!

Old Roseville Days
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08
All are invited to attend Roseville during their Old Roseville Days event, featuring garage sales and vendors.

Roseville Flower Shop Open House
2023-10-07 08:00 - 16:00
Join at the Roseville Flower Shop during their fall open house, featuring giveaways and new merchandise.

City of Monmouth Shredding Day
2023-10-07 09:00 - 12:00
Held at Citizen’s Lake, in the parking lot of the old municipal pool.

Build Glow in the Dark Monsters at the Discovery Depot
2023-10-07 10:30 - 13:00
Free with admission at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg.

Rock N Roll BINGO
2023-10-07 19:00
Eagle View Community Health System is hosting a Rock N Roll BINGO night at Mama’s Place in Oquawka. $5 per BINGO card. All proceeds will benefit the WEE Care Program.

Monmouth College Homecoming Events for Sunday
2023-10-08
10:30 a.m. ― Alumni Softball Game, Softball Field; Includes free cookout lunch following the game. Softball alumni wishing to play can contact Coach Alexa McClaughry, although all are welcome to attend.
1-9 pm – Art Show – America Questions No Answers by artist Jesse Howard, Hewes Library.
2 pm – Organ Recital, Dahl Chapel, Kasch Performance Hall; Come celebrate the rededication of the Dahl Chapel Organ. Dr. Solee Lee-Clark will present an organ recital featuring the music of William Byrd, G. H. Handel, and Franz Liszt. Following the performance will be a post-concert discussion of the renovation project led by Randall E. Karstens, organ technician.

Roseville Flower Shop Fall Open House
2023-10-08 08:00 - 16:00

Kids Canvas Club at the Discovery Depot
2023-10-09 16:30 - 17:45
Join the kid style painting party and create your own masterpiece at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg. Pre-registration required. Ages 7 and older are welcome. Limited spots available. Supplies and snack provided. Cost is $12.

Draconid Meteor Shower Viewing Party
2023-10-09 18:00 - 20:00
Carl Sandburg College’s Alumni Relations invites everyone to spend an evening under the stars for their Draconid Meteor Shower Viewing Party at the Fine Arts Theater, Room F118 on the Galesburg Campus. Astronomy themed refreshments will be served. All ages are welcome and this event is free to attend.

Engine and Caboose Series at the Discovery Depot
2023-10-10 - 2023-10-11
Weekly free program with admission focusing on skill development for toddlers and pre-k aged children at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg. Held on Tuesdays and Wednesday form 10:30 to 11:30 am. A book will be read at 10:30. Schedule is as follows: October 10th & 11th – Sparky the Fire Dog, skill focus is fire safety; October 17th & 18th – Where Does Kitty Go in the Rain?, skill focus is STEM; October 24th & 25th – Spookley the Square Pumpkin, skill focus is pre-math; October 31st & November 1st – Trick or Treat, skill focus is fine motor.

Tuesday Night Out at the Stronghurst Methodist Church
2023-10-10 17:00 - 19:30
Join for a free meal and an evening of fellowship and games.

Maple Leaf Community Concert Series: 7000 Miles to Broadway - J. Robert Spencer
2023-10-10 19:00
Tony Award-nominee and original Jersey Boys star J. Robert Spencer (Bobby) takes you on a musical journey across genres and decades with his show 7000 Miles to Broadway. Bobby travels down life’s highway sharing insightful and hilarious stories from growing up in Texas, family roadtrips in the wood-paneled yellow station wagon while singing along to classic country, rock n roll & B’way favorites on the car radio and 8-tracks. From Willie Nelson’s country twang to the smooth crooning sounds of Frank Sinatra and the pop favorites of Franki Valli, 7,000 Miles to Broadway is chock full of radio and favorite Broadway hits! Held inside Dahl Chapel and Auditorium on the Monmouth College campus. Individual and membership tickets can be purchased locally at the Buchanan Center for the Arts or at the door the night of.

Opioid Informational Training
2023-10-11 13:00
Informational meeting and training will be held at the Oak Terrace Community Room.

Warren County TRIAD at Strom Center in Monmouth
2023-10-12 13:00
The October presenter for the monthly TRIAD meeting will be Strom Center Director Carol McCrery, discussing Medicare and Medicare Part D.

8th Annual Boos and Brews
2023-10-12 17:00 - 21:00
Join sponsors G&M Distributors and the Iron Spike at the Iron Spike Brewing Company for Beer and Wine Tasting with raffles and auction items. All proceeds benefit the programs at the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum.

Medicare Informational Meeting at Strom Center
2023-10-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-10-13 13:00
Medicare informational meeting will be held at the Strom Center location in Monmouth. Sign-up is not required, but appreciated to ensure enough handouts are available.

Galesburg Parks & Rec Craft Night Out
2023-10-12 18:00 - 20:00
Create a spooky decorative hat out of paper mâché and ghost in a tiny bottle at the Lake Storey Pavilion in Galesburg. Cost is $15 per person.

The Temptations & The Four Tops
2023-10-12 19:00
FPC Live Presents
The Temptations & The Four Tops
at The Orpheum Theater
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Doors 7:00PM | Show 8:00PM
All Ages
Tickets $59.50 | $69.50 | $89.50 | $125 |
Reserved Seating
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Tickets available at madisonorpheum.com or The Sylvee box office during their business hours listed here: https://www.thesylvee.com/info/faq/
