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Receive Automated Update Calls from Strom Center
2020-10-15
Sign-up to receive an automated call from Strom Center that would inform you on closings due to weather, reminders of Strom events, and other warnings and updates. There is no charge to be on the list. Call 734-5677 to be on the list.

Kids' Book Club at the Galesburg Public Library
2020-10-15 16:00 (America/Chicago)
A fun monthly book club for independent readers in grades 3 through 6. Contact the Children’s Room to register for the virtual book club.

Tuesday/Thursday Book Discussions at the Galesburg Public Library
2020-10-15 18:30
Upstairs at the Library. The Women’s Hour by Elaine Weiss covers the nail-biting climax of one of the greatest political battles in American history: the ratification of the constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote.

Monmouth VFW Dinner
2020-10-16 17:00 - 19:00
Serving Ham and Beans. Dinners are to help raise funds for their organization.

Warren County Democrats Outdoor Event
2020-10-17 09:00 - 12:00
The Warren County Democrats party invites you to come by their headquarters at 66 Public Square this Saturday, October 17th from 9am to noon. They will have yard signs, candidate literature, and t-shirts available. This will be an outdoor only event. Please wear a mask when you cannot social distance.

Free COVID-19 Testing
2020-10-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-18 09:00 - 17:00
The Knox County Health Department in conjunction with the State of Illinois will be holding a Free COVID-19 Testing on Saturday, October 17, & Sunday, October 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Knox County Fair Ground, drive-thru or walk up. It is open to all Illinois residents, regardless of symptoms. Please bring your identification. At the drive-thru testing, staff will be practicing masking and social distancing throughout the event, and all individuals are being asked to wear face coverings as well.

Hamburger Fry at the Monmouth American Legion
2020-10-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-24 11:00 - 13:00

BINGO by Phone with Strom Center
2020-10-18
Coming in January! Anne Liby has come up with a way to play BINGO by phone. More details will be in the Newsletter next month.

Festival of Life at Bethel Baptist Church
2020-10-18 18:30
Registration is required due to COVID restrictions. Visit http://knoxcountyrighttolife.org or call 343-2852.

STEM to You Take-Home Kits
2020-10-19
Available beginning Monday, October 19th. Pick up a free monthly science experiment at the Galesburg Public Library to do at home. For grades kindergarten through 6. Contact the Children’s Room for more details.

OSF Holy Family Hosting Monmouth Community Blood Drive
2020-10-19 13:00 - 17:00
Blood Drive will be held inside the MVRBC Donor Bus in the North Parking Lot at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, 1000 W. Harlem Ave., Monmouth, IL. Face coverings are to be worn and appointments need to be made in order to donate blood by calling Jadyn Dwyer at 734-1431 ext. 401 or visiting bloodcenter.org. All donors will receive a gift card or retro inspired t-shirt.

Santa for Seniors Program with Strom Center
2020-10-20 - 2020-10-24
Strom Center will partner with Security Savings Bank to provide their Santa for Seniors program. Strom staff will provide Angel tags with information on clients that would be happy to receive a gift or gifts at Christmas time. Applications for Santa for Seniors are being taken now.

Free COVID-19 Testing Event in Monmouth
2020-10-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-25 09:00 - 17:00
The State of Illinois is sponsoring a community drive-thru and walk-up test site in the Monmouth-Roseville High School Parking lot, 325 West 1st Avenue. Simple nasal swabs will be used. You will be called with results within 4-7 days. No cost for testing. Bring your insurance card, but you can still be tested if you don’t have insurance. Anyone can get tested! You don’t have to have symptoms or be sick.

Monmouth VFW Dinner
2020-10-23 17:00 - 19:00
Serving a ribeye and two sides. Dinners are to help raise funds for their organization.

Tome Raiders Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club at the Galesburg Public Library
2020-10-23 18:00
50 years after The Andromeda Strain made Michael Crichton a household name and spawned a new genre, the technothriller. The treat returns in The Andromeda Evolution. Arrive at the Simmons Street entrance between 5:50 and 6 pm. Feel free to bring your own food and drink.

Running for Dreams Riley Strong 5K & Color Dash
2020-10-24 09:00 - 12:00
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year they annual Riley Strong 5K run and the YMCA’s yearly Dancing for Dreams events are being combined into a single 5K event. More information on the event can be found on the YMCA or the Riley Thomas RileyStrong Facebook pages.

Community Shred Day
2020-10-24 09:00 - 12:00
Rain or shine! At the City of Monmouth Transfer Station, South 11th Street. Acceptable items: personal, legal, medical, bank, junk mail, tax forms, checks. The public service is FREE.

Security Savings Bank 39th-Annual Photography Show
2020-10-26 - 2020-11-27
View the photography show at Security Savings Bank. Award categories: Agriculture & Farm Life, Animals & Creatures, Capturing Light & Shadows, Faces, Recreation/Vacation, The Four Seasons, the David Mace Youth Award, and Best of Show.

Shapes of a Premonition Art Display
2020-10-26 12:00 - 2020-11-14 17:00
Monica Rezman uses painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and textiles to explore intimacy through the representation of hair and everyday materials such as cardboard. She studied fine art and textile design at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Institute Allende in Mexico, classical drawing and painting in Italy and The School of Representational Art in Chicago. Rezman’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Rezman’s work is on display at now through November 13th at the Borzello Gallery Ford Center for the Fine Arts at Knox College Monday thru Friday from 12-5pm.

Warren County Library Online Storytime
2020-10-28
Weekly on M,W,F. Please contact the library is you have any questions 309-734-3166.

Highpoint Cares Drive-Through Free Food & Items Distribution
2020-10-28 12:00 - 13:00
250 S. 1st St. Monmouth IL. 12pm to 1pm. Donations also accepted during this time. A list of needs is provided in the link below.
Click here to learn more

Curbside Food Pantry
2020-10-29 09:30
Lighthouse Baptist Church-Pay It Forward Ministry: NEW LOCATION: 400 South Main St. (Old Review Atlas Parking Lot). Begins at 9:30 until all food has been distributed.

Warren County Public Library Online Storytime
2020-10-30

LAST MARKET OF THE SEASON: Monmouth Farmers Market
2020-10-30 07:00 - 13:00
314 N Main St, Monmouth

Catfish Dinner
2020-10-30 16:30 - 20:00
American Legion, 1110 N 11th St, Monmouth. Dine-In or Carry-out 4:30pm-8pm

Monmouth VFW Dinner
2020-10-30 17:00 - 19:00
Serving Pork Loins. Dinners are to help raise funds for their organization.
