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Warren County History Museum Agricultural Lecture
2022-09-23 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Author Neil Dahlstrom will present his lecture titled “Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, and the Birth of Modern Agriculture” at the Warren County History Museum, 238 South Sunny Lane in Monmouth. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Walk to End Alzheimer's - Knox & Warren County
2022-09-24
Join the walk at Lake Storey in Galesburg. Visit http://act.alz.org/knoxwarrencounty to register.

6th Annual Belted Cow Fall Open House
2022-09-24 07:00 - 17:00
Check out local vendors, Cynful Smokers BBQ, apple cider donuts, and much more at the yearly event, located at 1821 East State Highway 164, between Monmouth and Oquawka.

Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual City-Wide Yard Sales
2022-09-24 08:00 - 15:00
All families, clubs, churches, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to participate.

Schuyler Street Stroll
2022-09-24 09:00 - 15:00
Craft and vendor show will take place between 2nd and 3rd in Oquawka. 27th annual Car Show will take place with registration at 507 Schuyler Street. Clam shell button cutting from 9 am to 1 pm behind the stage, inflatable with Fields of Fun 10 am to 2 pm. Live music with Sticks and Stones. Pet parade at 10:30 am. Egg drop race for all ages at 11:30 am. Gunny sack races at noon. Money scramble at 1 pm.

Storytime at the Warren County Public Library
2022-09-24 10:00
Held every Saturday for children 0-5 and their sibling in the Children’s Room.

Oquawka United Methodist Church Homemade Chicken Noodle Dinner
2022-09-24 11:00 - 14:00
Serving homemade chicken and noodles. mashed potatoes, veggies, salads, desserts, and drinks at the church, 302 North 3rd Street in Oquawka. Carry-out available. Free will donation.

Warren Achievement Center Parking Lot Fundraiser
2022-09-24 11:00 - 14:00
Help fund programs at Warren Achievement Center by purchasing lunch at the Monmouth Fareway parking lot cookout. Serving pork chops, brats, and burgers.

Warren-Henderson County Relay for Life
2022-09-24 16:00 - 19:30
Open to all in the public. Event will take place at Sunny Lane Field in Monmouth. Celebrate survivors, remembered loved ones, and fight back together.

Heritage Bible Church Fall Indian Taco Supper
2022-09-26 16:30 - 19:00
Drive-thru only! $8 donation for a meal size taco and ice cream.

Stronghurst Farmers Market
2022-09-26 17:00 - 20:00
Held Monday nights in downtown Stronghurst on Broadway Street. Sponsored by the Stronghurst Booster Club.

Free Small Business Webinar
2022-09-29 12:00
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Thursday, September 29th
12:00PM Noon CST

𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳, 𝘚𝘊𝘖𝘙𝘌 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢

DETAILS: With the final quarter of the year still ahead, learn what actions you can take that can favorably impact your bottom line and your tax bill for 2022. Learn about big changes made by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, and other legislation, as well IRS pronouncements, that relate to your employees, your customers, your equipment, and your operations. Whether you work with a CPA or go it alone, learn which tax breaks apply
to you and how to nail them down now before times runs out.

Here is what you’ll learn:

Year-end actions to reduce your 2022 tax bill
Best business practices to avoid problems with the IRS
Strategies for potential tax changes still to come
Necessary actions to get ready for 2023

"House in the Cerulean Sea" Book Discussion
2022-09-29 17:30
Held at the Warren County Public Library as part of the Adult Book Discussion Group.

Monmouth Farmer's Market
2022-09-30 17:00 - 19:00
Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce’s Farmer’s Market will be held Fridays in the Fortress Bank Parking Lot, 300 Block of North Main in Monmouth.

Magic & Drinks at Market Alley Wines
2022-09-30 17:00 - 19:00
THIS FRIDAY, September 30th, join the Warren County History Museum at Market Alley Wines for a night of magic! Stu Yager is one of our Strolling Magicians for The Great Nicola Magic Festival, and he will be at MAW Friday wow-ing you with his up-close and jaw dropping tricks! This is just a sneak peek at what you might see at The Great Nicola Magic Festival, so join in on the fun!

Old Roseville Days
2022-10-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-08 08:00 - 17:00
Various vendors with crafts, flea market and food. Roseville Floral and More will also be having a Fall Open House.

City of Monmouth Shredding Day
2022-10-01 09:00 - 12:00
Held at Citizen’s Lake, Parking lot of the Old Municipal Pool. Event is sponsored by the City of Monmouth with service provided by Confidential Security Corporation.

3rd Annual Outdoorsmen Heritage Festival
2022-10-01 09:00 - 14:00
Friends of Henderson County Wildlife is excited to put on the 3rd Annual Outdoorsmen Heritage Festival at New Crystal Lake Club. This event celebrates our local Natural Resources and helps pass on Outdoorsmen Heritage to our future generation. Youth of all ages and adults can participate in Experience Stations where they will partake in many of the activities our local Natural Resources provide including:

* Clay Bird Trapshooting
* BB Gun Shooting Rage
* Basic Bow & Arrow Shooting
* IL DNR Boat Safety With Boat
* Duck Call Training (FREE Duck Call)
* Fish Casting Instruction & Contest
* Waterfowl Duck Retrieving Station

A Fish Fry luncheon will start at Noon following the completion of Outdoorsmen Experience Stations. Free door prizes as well as raffles will be ongoing during the luncheon. Members will be able to pick up their 2022/23 apparel and promo items. New membership sign up will also be available. This should be a fun day to celebrate our natural resources while achieving our E.C.O. goals. Watch our Facebook Page for more details to come. https://www.facebook.com/events/1387815515052978/?ref=newsfeed

Freedom Fund Gala
2022-10-01 17:00 - 21:00
Join the NAACP #3016 Galesburg Branch as they again host the Freedom Fund Gala in support of our yearly activities. The Fight for Freedom Gala 2022 committee is honored to invite you to this year’s Gala entitled “Still We Rise.” The Gala will be held on October 1, 2022, at Cedar Creek Hall with doors opening at 5 p.m. and the program beginning at 6 p.m. This year’s gala will celebrate and recognize the current and historical acts of perseverance and resilience in the Black community. From slavery to Jim Crow to violence against black bodies to the systemic racism that continues to plague us today…Still. We. Rise.

Monmouth American Legion Soup Supper
2022-10-03 17:00 - 18:30
Oct. 3 chili, spinach bisque, ham and beans with cornbread. Sandwich: sloppy joes add 1 gluten free soup Adults $9.00 children $3.00. All you can eat. Each meal comes with dessert, coffee or tea, and lots of Great friends to enjoy your meal with. 50/50 raffle drawing at 6:00 pm

Monmouth-Roseville Preschool Fall Screenings
2022-10-06 09:00 - 15:00
Children must be at least 3 years old by the screening date. Please bring the child’s certified birth certificate, proof of household income, and most up to date physical. Screening will be held at Lincoln Early Childhood School in Monmouth from 9 to 11:30 am and 1 to 3 pm. Call Claudia at 309-734-2222 to schedule a screening appointment.

Happy Hacks for More Positivity and Increased Well-Being Webinar
2022-10-06 14:00 - 15:00
Our lives are bombarded with negativity, stress, and countless threats to our emotional well-being, work, and close relationships. New research in neuroscience and positive psychology shows that when we experience happiness and positivity, it turns on all the learning centers in the brain and fuels positive outcomes in all aspects of our lives. In this session, participants will learn about the common barriers to positivity and personal well-being and find out more about simple science-backed principles and practices or “happy hacks” to boost positivity, productivity, mood, and attitude.

Warren County History Museum: The Great Nicola Magic Fest
2022-10-07 - 2022-10-08

WIU Fallen Soldiers 5K
2022-10-07 - 2022-10-08
Join in this annual event to help raise funds for the WIU Fallen Soldiers Scholarship Fund, which supports veterans and service members currently enrolled at Western. Packet pick-up will be Friday, October 7th from 11 am to 6 pm at the Spencer Student Recreation Center, Keeney Room. Race will be held Saturday, October 8th. Check in 7 am to 8:15 am. Fallen Soldiers Ceremony and announcements at 8:30 am. Race starts at 9 am. All events on Saturday will be held at the Spencer Student Recreation Center.

Romeo & Juliet
2022-10-07 - 2022-10-09
Monmouth College Theatre production at Wells Theater. October 7, 8, and 9th. 7:30 pm showings Friday through Saturday. 2 pm Sunday.

LIVE2LEAD at the Orpheum Theatre
2022-10-07 08:00
IVE2LEAD is a half-day leader development and personal growth event designed to equip attendees with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways. Through this live simulcast you will learn from world-class leadership experts and return to your day ready to implement your new action plan and lead with renewed passion and commitment. Live2Lead is a great opportunity to join together and network with likeminded individuals and influencers in your community. This year’s incredible speaker line up includes: John Maxwell, Eric Thomas, Patrick Lencioni, Tim Elmore and Doris Kearns Goodwin. Purchase tickets here https://ci.ovationtix.com/35922/production/1138578.

The Great Nicola Magic Festival Afterdark
2022-10-07 19:00
For those 21 and older at Meks on Main in Monmouth. Tickets are $25 each at several area locations and online at wchistorymuseum.com.

The Great Nicola Magic Festival Family Day
2022-10-08 12:00
At the Warren County History Museum in Monmouth. Family friendly magic, workshops, and activities. Family passes are $40, adult tickets are $15, and those 17 and under are $10. Tickets can be purchased a several local organizations or online at wchistorymuseum.com.
