The Surprising Stephen A. Douglas Lecture

At the Warren County History Museum. Acclaimed Biographer Reg Ankrom of Quincy will be speaking on his most recent book, "Steven Douglas, Western Man: The Early Years in Congress."

Oquawka Fire Dept. Drive-Up Breakfast

Serving biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage links, pancakes, and drink at the Oquawka Fire Department on the corner of 5th and Warren. Free will donation. Proceeds will benefit the Oquawka Toy Drive.

Galesburg Parks & Rec ‘Winter is Coming’

Free nature program open to everyone in the public at the Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 South Lake Storey Road in Galesburg. Activities are geared toward families and children, but all ages are welcome. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. Dress for outdoor adventures! Investigate Illinois rocks and talk about the lumps and bumps of the […]

WCHD Pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

The Warren County Health Department is offering a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for children aged 5 to 11 at the Health Department, 240 South Main Street in Monmouth. Appointment is required by calling 309-734-0823 during business hours. The health department is closed November 11th and 12th.

Cancer Benefit for TJ Lodwick

At the Monmouth American Legion. There will be a silent auction, food, 50/50 drawing, booze raffle, bake sale, DJ, and t-shirts.

Henderson County Auxiliary Police Trivia Night

Held at Mama's Place, 1002 North 7th Street in Oquawka. $10 per person with up to 10 people per team. Doors open at 5 pm. Game starts at 6 pm. Reserve your table by contacting Tammy Bundy at 319-850-0111.

BCA Taste of the Arts Gala ‘You Oughta Be In Pictures’

That's right! You Oughta Be In Pictures. But if you're too shy or would rather be part of the audience, that's okay! We still want you to be a part of our annual Taste of the Arts fundraiser 6-9pm Saturday, November 13. As you may have guessed, our theme this year is You Oughta Be In Pictures. The […]

Monmouth VFW Breakfast Buffet

Enjoy a delicious breakfast while supporting the Monmouth-Roseville High School After Prom and the VFW Auxiliary. Adults are $8 and children under the age of 6 are $4. Breakfast is open to the public at the Monmouth VFW, 830 North G Street.

First Lutheran Church Annual Chili and Oyster Stew Supper

Chili or oyster stew, hot dogs, dessert, and drinks will all be available for a free will offering at the First Lutheran Church, 116 South B Street in Monmouth. Inside take-out also available. Proceeds will benefit local projects of Women of the ELCA.

Knox County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Walk-in Booster Clinic at the Unified Command Vaccine Center 7:00am-11:30am Moderna, Pfizer & Janssen (12 years of age and up).

Henderson County Health Department Flu Vaccine Clinic

It will be a walk-in clinic from 8-10am every Wednesday morning through December. Please bring your Medicare or Medicaid card with you. With out insurance, it will be $35 for regular Flublock and $55 for the over age 65 Fluzone HD.

Warren County Health Department COVID Vaccination Clinic

Held at the 1st Christian Church, 514 North Sunny Lane in Monmouth. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will all be available. Boosters are currently available if you have previously received Pfizer or Moderna more than 6 months ago. Johnson & Johnson boosters are available if you received you initial dose at least 2 […]

A Christmas Carol Monmouth College & BCA Production

Tickets are available for A Christmas Carol online at www.monmouthcollege.edu/box-office or at the Wells Theatre box office on Monmouth College campus M-W-F 3-4pm and T-TH 2-3pm. Performances are Thursday, November 18-Saturday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, November 20-Sunday, November 21 at 2 p.m. Once again, the Department of Theatre teams up with The Buchanan Center for the Arts(opens […]

Stronghurst Christmas Open House

Kick off your Holiday season by visiting downtown Stronghurst for the annual Christmas Open House. Our little town is sure to be merry and bright that night! Visit local businesses, sample free food and drinks, visit Santa, take a wagon ride, enjoy holiday music, buy a ticket for a 50/50 raffle, participate in a scavenger […]

Stronghurst Christmas Walk

Get in the holiday spirit during the annual Stronghurst Booster Club Christmas Walk in downtown Stronghurst.

Special Olympics Friday Night Lights

Dinner and auction fundraiser for Special Olympics of Illinois Region F. Kick off is at 5:30 pm featuring a steak dinner and appetizers prepared by M&E Catering. Tickets are $30 or $280 for a reserved table. The event will be held at Meks on Main, 201 North Main. For more information, call 309-734-5903.

Warren County Health Department COVID Vaccination Clinic

Held at the 1st Christian Church, 514 North Sunny Lane in Monmouth. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will all be available. Boosters are currently available if you have previously received Pfizer or Moderna more than 6 months ago. Johnson & Johnson boosters are available if you received you initial dose at least 2 […]

Galesburg Area Chamber 43rd Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon

Held at the Cedar Creek Hall in Galesburg. Event includes the presentation of the Thomas B. Herring award. Reserve your table of 8 or individual tickets by calling 309-343-1194. Virtual tickets remain available: Individual Virtual with Meal Delivery (in city limits) Virtual Only (no meal)

Henderson County Health Department Flu Vaccine Clinic

It will be a walk-in clinic from 8-10am every Wednesday morning through December. Please bring your Medicare or Medicaid card with you. With out insurance, it will be $35 for regular Flublock and $55 for the over age 65 Fluzone HD.

Oquawka Strom Center BINGO

Each person is allowed up to 4 cards for free and each additional card is 25 cents. Refreshments will be served during the afternoon. Feel free to bring your own lunch to enjoy before BINGO at 12:15.

10th Annual Good Hope Turkey Trot

10K run at 8 am, 5K run/walk at 8:30 am, 1K kids fun run at 9 am. Race day registration begins a half hour prior to start time. Registration is $30 and $35 the day of race. Packet pick up is at the Good Hope-Sciota Firehouse on November 24th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. […]

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

American Legion Monmouth IL 1110 North 11th Street, Monmouth, IL, United States

Highpoint Church will host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Monmouth American Legion, 1110 North 11th Street. Dine in from noon to 1:30 pm. Delivery begins at 11:30 am and takeout starts at 11:45 am. For deliveries, contact 309-536-3242 by Nov. 24th. For more information or to volunteer, email areynolds@highpoint.church.

Small Business Saturday

Think big and shop Small Business Saturday in Monmouth as local businesses will offer specials, discounts, giveaways, and more including Alfano's Pizza, Dame Fine Coffee, El Merkadito, Flowers are Us, Market Alley Wines, Maude Specklebelly's, Meks on Main, Patton Block, Reworks, and the Tin Cup. See it here. Buy it here. Eat it here. Keep […]