2024 Country Financial Farm Panel Discussion and Luncheon

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 […]

Community Health Forum in Knox County

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

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 […]

Black History Month at The Orpheum Theatre

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. […]

Special Olympics Region F Basketball Tournament

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

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.

Community Health Forum in Knox County

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 County TRIAD Meeting

Bobbi Tapscott, Administrator of Oak Wood Estates Retirement Village in Stronghurst will be the guest speaker for the February Warren County TRIAD meeting at Strom Center in Monmouth.

*CANCELED* Emergency Planning on Your Farm Seminar in Rock Island

Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) and COUNTRY Financial are partnering to host four “Emergency Planning on Your Farm” seminars in February 2024 to help farm families and businesses prepare for crisis situations and farm emergencies. Join IFB, COUNTRY Financial and guest host Mike Pearson, long-time farm broadcaster and host of RFD-TV’s “This Week in Agribusiness” to […]

Craft Night Out: Beach Resin Art

Lake Storey Pavilion

Join for a night of fun crafts and friendship. This month, participants will create a beach resin art piece. The cost to participate is $20. All art supplies will be provided but donations of old hair dryers will be accepted.

$20

Community Action Poverty Simulation Training

Join the Regional Office of Education 26 and 33 as they host a Community Action Poverty Simulation training that breaks down stereotypes to promote poverty awareness, increase understanding, inspire local change, and transform perspectives. Training will be held at ROE #33, 932 Harrison Street in Galesburg. Register at pdroe.net.

7th Annual Icicle Open

Join The Woodshed and Euclid Beverage for a fun and exciting day of miniature golf. Teams of four will compete in rounds of mini golf at 10 different locations throughout Monmouth. Score cards must be turned into The Woodshed by 4 pm. Proceeds will benefit the Herritage Quilters. Registration/check-in is from 9 am to 10 […]

Beef Weigh-In at the Abingdon Town Festival

4-H members are to bring their animals for weigh-in at the Abingdon Town Festival Fairgrounds, 906 North Monroe Street, Abingdon. For more information, call 309-734-5161.

WIAR Trivia Night at the Monmouth American Legion

Join for an evening of both music and general trivia questions to answer. As always, there will be a snack table set up for free will donation and soups will be offered. There will be merchandise available, 50/50 drawing and a few games during breaks. Mulligans and doubler will be available to purchase. Cost is […]

Knox County Right to Life

The next meeting of the Knox County Right to Life will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Road to Freedom Church, 1701 Mulberry St., Galesburg, IL. The meeting will include education and letter writing.  Future events include: February 14 - Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the 40 Days For Life Spring Adopt A Day […]

Monmouth Associates Luncheon

Join the Monmouth College luncheon series as Land Management Partners owners, Jared and Rachel Kunkle and Adam and Julie Martin discuss farm management and insurance business at Meks on Main in Monmouth. Tickets are $17 each. RSVP by emailing alumni@monmouthcollege.edu.

MAGIQ Illinois Guitar Quartet Concert at Carl Sandburg College

Classical guitar takes center stage at Carl Sandburg College during the MAGIQ Illinois Guitar Quartet’s concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Fine Arts Theater (Room F118). The ensemble comprises four Illinois-based guitar professors: Michael Patilla (Sandburg), Angelo Favis (Illinois State University), Guido Sanchez-Portuguez (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) and Isaac Lausell (Southern Illinois University […]

48th Annual Lenten Lay Breakfast Series at Strom Center

All are invited to gather at Strom Center in Monmouth for the Lenten Lay Breakfast series with breakfast at 6:30 am and a program following from 7:15 to 7:45 am. Host church is Heritage Bible Church.

Stronghurst Booster Club Community Potluck Party

Join for a community potluck at the American Legion in Stronghurst! Bring your favorite signature dish to share, enjoy an evening of fellowship and entertainment with other members of the community. The Stronghurst Booster Club will provide drinks and table service.

Community Potluck Party

Join for a community potluck at the Stronghurst American Legion. Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy an evening of fellowship and entertainment.

Till Death Do We Part

Join the BCA Armoury Players for a wedding reception you will never forget. Tickets are $30 for the murder mystery party in the Buchanan Center for the Arts Gallery, which include heavy hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and drinks. RSVP and purchase tickets at 309-734-3033 or at the BCA in Downtown Monmouth.

WIU 52nd Annual Ag Mech Farm Expo

Western Hall Macomb, IL, United States

The WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo will be held on February 17 & 18, 2024 in Western Hall in Macomb. This event is FREE to the public and will include agriculture vendors, machinery, crafts, and plenty of activities for kids. Saturday hours will be 9 am to 5 pm. Sunday hours are 10 am to […]