Holiday festivities begin with the annual Candyland Ball for children and their special adult. Activities include dinner, line dancing, crafts, seasonal songs, and a special visit from Santa. The Ball will be held at the Lake Storey Pavilion in Galesburg. Geared for children kindergarten through 6th grade and their special adult.

An on-site exam will be offered at the ROE #33 site in Monmouth. If you would like to take a review lesson before taking the exam, that will take place via Zoom on December 4th from 6 to 8 pm. Cost is $30. Para Pro Exam will be held on December 8th. Call 309-345-3828 to […]

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 265 will hold their annual Power for Seniors event on Friday, December 15th, for Warren County seniors ONLY with drive-ups starting at 11 am with a choice of sandwich, chip, dessert, and bottled water. Reservations must be made by 4 pm December 8th by calling 309-734-5677 and your name will […]

Join for dinner, drinks, door prizes, live music by Brian Dixon, and more. Tickets are $20.

Christmas Bingo is this Friday at the Stronghurst American Legion. Doors open 5:30, games will begin around 6 with a pause to view the Christmas Parade as it travels down Broadway street. This is a free event for all ages! Popcorn and Hot Cocoa will be served.

Drop the kids off at the Lakeside Recreation Facility in Galesburg for a night of fun. Pizza will be provided. For ages 4 to 12. $15 per child.

Join at Meks on Main in Monmouth for a Quarter Auction Fundraiser benefitting the Recharge Teen Center. Doors open at 6 with the auction starting at 7 pm. Admission is $5 and includes 1 paddle. Additional paddles will be sold for $3 each. Bids per item will range from $0.25 to $2.00. Cash and check […]

The annual Stronghurst lighted parade will take place tonight. All are invited to attend.

For those in 2nd and 3rd grades, ages 7 to 9. League begins December 9th with a clinic being held from 11:45 am to 1 pm. Games will be played at the Warren County YMCA Saturday mornings beginning January 13th. Cost is $50 for members and $70 for non-members. Register at the Warren County YMCA […]

All are invited to attend a pancake and sausage breakfast at the Roseville American Legion for a freewill donation.

Talk about winter weather in Illinois at the Lakeside Nature Center. Free for all ages. Also, there will be a snowflake craft and if weather permits a walk through the woods.

Join at the Lakeside Nature Center for the theme Animals in Winter, geared towards preschool aged children. $5 per child.

Showing of The Polar Express at 2 pm and an audience pick at 7 pm at The Orpheum Theatre. Free and open to the public.

Join WIAR for a night of Christmas fun at the Monmouth American Legion. J & J Entertainment will be here to test your knowledge of Christmas trivia. Tables are $100 with up to 10 people playing. Trivia will begin at 6:00 pm, with doors opening at 5:00 pm. There will be a snack table available […]

Old Friends Talk Art invites you to "Coffee with a Curator," 10am Wednesday, December 13, in the NEW Classroom. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. OFTA is supported in part by the Jim & Jan DeYoung Charitable Trust.

Join the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce at Greenhouse and Decor, 963 E. Main St GALESBURG Illinois 61401. Free for chamber members to attend.

Gather at Meks on Main in Monmouth for a night of BINGO. Walking tacos will be available for $3 plus prizes for the best Christmas apparel!

Join the Buchanan Community Chorus for their Christmas Celebration under the direction of Carolyn Kellert at the Galesburg First United Methodist Church on Friday, December 15th at 7 pm and/or Saturday, December 16th at the Monmouth First United Methodist Church at 3 pm. Admission is free will donation.

Purchase your ticket(s) in the Holy Family Gift Shop for a chance to win! (If the gift shop is closed, tickets may be purchased in emergency department registration) Tickets Prices: 1 for $1 6 for $5 25 for $20 Drawing will be held on Friday, December 15 Need not be present to win All proceeds benefit […]

Join the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Network as they hop to some of their favorite establishments in Galesburg. This holiday fun event is open to all ages 21+ and will include signature drink options at every stop, Jimmy's Pizza, a "Jolly Trolley" ride from three of the locations, prizes for reindeer games […]

The Warren County YMCA is supporting local children this holiday season with their annual Angel Tree. Members of the community are able to select an ornament with a donation amount of $25, $50, $75, or $100. Proceeds benefit the Kids Needs Heroes fund, which provides scholarships for children to participate in programs and activities at […]

The Henderson County Fair Queens will be set up at the Stronghurst Methodist Church to wrap your Christmas presents for their annual fundraiser.

All ladies in the Galesburg and surrounding area are invited to attend a monthly Women's Group at The Kensington Ballroom, 311 East Simmons Street in Galesburg. A light lunch will be provided along with a short presentation on a variety of topics. The monthly Women's Group will take place the third Wednesday of each month.

Join Eagle View Community Health System for a community blood drive in the Donor Bus at the Oquawka location, 1204 Highway 164 East. Schedule an appointment by calling 309-867-2202 extension 213 or emailing swaddell@eagleviewhealth.org.

Warren and Henderson County Seniors are invited to Strom Center's annual Christmas Party at 211 South A in Monmouth. Enjoy games, entertainment, Christmas Carols, a gift exchange, and goodies to eat. Sign up by December 15th by calling 734-5677. The party will take place Thursday, December 21st from 1 to 3:30 pm.