Storytime at the Warren County Public Library
2022-08-20 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Every Saturday for children 0-5 and their siblings in the Children’s Room. Hear stories and enjoy a short craft or activity afterward.

Pattee Water Park Doggie Splash
2022-08-20 10:00 - 12:00
We are so excited to announce that on August 20th, 2022 from 10:00am-12:00pm we will be having our first annual DOGGIE SPLASH!! This event will help Wiar Rescue, our local animal shelter! Bring your pups to this fun event!

Admissions is $10 per dog and one person. Spectators’ admission is $5. All dogs will be divided into two weight classes: Under 50LBS and over 50LBS. Each weight class will have 1 hour to swim.

All dogs must be clean (no mud, grass, etc…) before they go into the pool.

For any additional questions, please call the Warren County YMCA front desk at 309-734-3183 or email Staci at staci@warrencountyymca.org

Tri-County Cattlemen Beef Industry Tour
2022-08-20 12:30
This event is for anyone interested in the beef industry to learn from other cattle producers about management of cattle, pasture, and sale of product. This is an educational event, an opportunity to network and engage, and a social event at the conclusion of the event. This event will feature tours of Grateful Graze and Staker Acres, a ribeye dinner, and entertainment by Mad Hoss Jackson. The public is welcome to attend all or part of this Beef promotion event. Tickets and sponsorships are available for purchase online at tricountycattlemen.com.
The tour portion of the event will begin with charter buses leaving the Warren County Fairgrounds (Roseville, IL) at 12:30 PM. The first stop of the tour will be at Grateful Graze in Cambridge, IL. Monte and Robyn Bottins operate a 150 head rotational grazing operation that boasts soil health practices, cutting edge grazing technology such as fenceless cattle tags, and providing 100% homegrown beef to the surrounding area. The second stop of the tour at Staker Acres in Aledo, IL will feature a combination grazing/confinement system. Steve Staker embarked on constructing a Britespan Hoop Barn and manure storage in 2020. This tour stop is an opportunity to learn about NRCS financial aid opportunities, permitting in Illinois, and things to consider in the construction process.
The tour charter buses will return to the fairgrounds at 5:30 for a social hour and dinner at 6:30. Dinner will include a ribeye dinner with an update from the Illinois Beef Association and honoring recognition of the Tri County 2022 Scholarship recipients. Post dinner entertainment by Mad Hoss Jackson will begin at 8.

Faith United Presbyterian Church Pork Chop Dinner and Pie Social
2022-08-21 16:30 - 18:30
Join the Faith United Presbyterian Church, 200 South 8th Street in Monmouth, for pork chops, baked beans, applesauce, drinks, pie, cake, and ice cream. Free will donation. Indoor seating and drive-up service on 1st Avenue available.

Warren County YMCA Pre-K - Kindergarten Flag Football
2022-08-22 - 2022-08-27
League begins Tuesday, September 13th. Participants will learn football fundaments. Games will be held on Tuesday Nights 4:30-5:30 pm.

Monmouth College Class of 2026 Walkout
2022-08-22 15:00
Monmouth College students will leave campus at 3 pm and walk around downtown Monmouth. All area businesses are encouraged to set up a table and hand out gifts, information, and/or coupons.

Stronghurst Farmers Market
2022-08-22 17:00 - 20:00
Held Monday nights in downtown Stronghurst on Broadway Street. Sponsored by the Stronghurst Booster Club.

Alexis Farmer's Market
2022-08-23 16:00 - 18:30, 2022-08-30 16:00 - 18:30
Held every Tuesday in the Alexis Park. Stop, shop, browse, and chat. Eight vendors, including Lee’s Bakery will be set up from 4 to 6:30 pm. New vendors are always welcome. Call 309-635-4666 to get involved.

Arsenic and Old Lace Auditions
2022-08-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-25 18:00 - 20:00
Meet the Brewster family of Brooklyn, New York —
When they are not busy making special meals for the sick or providing used toys for local benefits, sisters Martha and Abby Brewster brew up their own special concoction of Elderberry Wine, laced with just enough arsenic to help lonely, old widowers into the next world. “Must have quite a kick!,” declares their nephew, Mortimer.
Auditions for Arsenic and Old Lace, which will be performed as a 1940’s Radio-Play (no memorization!) will be held Tuesday, August 23, and Thursday, August 25, from 6-8pm, at the BCA. No need to prepare anything in advance. There are parts for men and women in a variety of roles, and there may be some double casting. In addition, roles include the local radio announcer, sound effects performers, and pianist who provides mood music during the show. Performance dates are October 21 and 22. Rehearsals (no weekends) will begin the week of September 5.

2022 Mum Orders through Stronghurst Booster Club
2022-08-24 - 2022-09-02
The Booster Club is selling mums for $25 per mum. Pre-order deadline is 9/2/22. Please mail payments in a timely manor. Payments must be received by 9/9/22. Payment can be given to a Booster Club Member or mailed to:

The Stronghurst Booster Club
PO Box 307
Stronghurst, IL 61480

Mum Pick up will be on 9/16/22 at Bob’s TV in Stronghurst from 8am-5pm.

"Little Fires Everywhere" Book Discussion
2022-08-24 17:30
Held at the Warren County Public Library as part of the Adult Book Discussion Group.

Warren County History Museum: Wild Boar to BaconFest
2022-08-25
Even will discuss pigs in history and popular culture with Cynthia Clampitt.

Monmouth Farmer's Market
2022-08-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-09-02 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.

6th Annual Tim Chick Memorial COED Softball Tournament
2022-08-27
Held at Hinkle Fields in Knoxville. $225 a team, $250 a team with extra Homeruns. Concessions, raffles, silent auction, and more. Email dinachick71@gmail.com to sign up and pre-order t-shirts.

Storytime at the Warren County Public Library
2022-08-27 10:00
Held every Saturday for young children zero to 5 and their siblings in the Children’s Room at the Warren County Public Library.

Warren County Crime Stoppers Cookout
2022-08-27 11:00 - 14:00
Stop by the Monmouth Fareway and take a bite out of crime during their cookout fundraiser. Serving gourmet burgers, tenderized pork chops, and brats.

Pre-K - Kindergarten Fall Outdoor Soccer
2022-08-29 - 2022-09-03
League begins Monday, September 12th. Ganes will be played Monday nights at the Warren County YMCA field.

Bridgeway’s West Central Illinois ROSC Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil
2022-08-31 19:30
Bridgeway’s West Central Illinois ROSC is hosting its second annual International Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday, August 31st at the Public Square in Galesburg. This event begins at 7:30pm and all community members are encouraged to attend.
Join Bridgeway’s West Central Illinois ROSC in remembering and honoring the lives of our friends, family, loved ones, community members, and people across the globe who have lost their lives to overdose. There will be flameless candles provided and Narcan and Narcan training is available as well. Let’s work together to bring awareness to ending overdose!
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Leann Courson at leannc@bway.org.

First Lutheran Church of Monmouth Fall Festival
2022-09-01 11:00 - 18:00
Serving ribeyes for $10 or sloppy joes for $8, with chips and pie. Drive thru pickup at the church parking lot, 116 South B Street in Monmouth. Times are 11 am to 1 pm and then 4 pm to 6pm.

3rd Annual Purses to Inspire
2022-09-01 16:30
Join for an adult only evening at the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum in Galesburg. Browse, shop, and unwind with food and cocktails. Tickets are $25 each, includes food and drinks. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Auction closes at 6:30 pm.

Regional Office of Education #33 Job Fairs for Education
2022-09-01 17:00 - 19:30
There is a current need in most of the region’s school districts for: Bus Drivers, Paraprofessionals, and Teachers. The Job Fair will provide the opportunity for job seeking individuals to meet with school district staff, receive clear and concise Qualifications, Step by Step instructions to become certified, and incentives to “sign on” with their local school districts. The job fair will also aid in recruiting students into the ROE Ed Pathways Program to help support aspiring teachers, especially in the Early Childcare Education and Care Field.
Thursday, September 1st- 5:00-7:30pm
Knox County- The Vault, 185 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL 61401
Wednesday, September 7th- 5:00-7:30pm
Mercer County Country Club, 1601 SW 3rd Ave, Aledo, IL 61231
Thursday, Sept 15th 5:00-7:30pm
Warren/Henderson County – Meks on Main, 201 N Main St, Monmouth, IL 61462

Storytime at the Warren County Public Library
2022-09-03 10:00
Every Saturday for children 0-5 and their siblings in the Children’s Room.

2022 Warren County Prime Beef Festival Princess Pageant
2022-09-03 19:00
Event held at The Crossing Church in Monmouth. Online stream tickets also available for $15 at warrencountyprimebeef.com.

Security Savings Bank Amateur Photography Show
2022-09-05 - 2022-09-19
41st annual SSB Amateur Photography Show will be on view from November 8th through December 29th. A gallery reception will be held Friday, November 18th. Categories this year include, Agriculture and Farm Life, Animals and Creatures, Capturing Light and Shadows, Faces, Four Seasons, and the Peggy Kulczewski Floral Award. Deadline to enter is 2 pm Saturday, October 29th.

Warren County Prime Beef Festival Hog and Beef Show Details
2022-09-05
Roseville Warren County Fairgrounds. Check-in begins at 12:00 pm with the show beginning at 2:00 pm. There are two divisions: Festival and Jr Open. If you have questions or would like to enter, contact Aaron Leary or Brian Postin, Chairmen of the Hog Show. Roseville Warren County Fairgrounds. Following is for the Beef Show: Check-in begins at 8:00 am – 10:00 am, with the show beginning at 4:00 pm. If you have questions or would like to enter, please contact Lynn Shimmin, Chairman of the Beef Committee Rules for more details.

ICS Mums and Meat Sticks Fundraiser
2022-09-06 - 2022-09-16
The ICS Mums fundraiser will be Sep 6-16. Mums will be sold from 2:30-3:30 each weekday and after each mass on Sep 10 and 11 behind ICS. There will be no pre-sale forms this year. Buyers will pick their own mums from the 800+ mums on sight. Sales will be held behind ICS until all are sold. The sale will feature yellow, pink, white, orange, red and purple Amish grown mums for $20 a piece. If you would like to purchase Meat Sticks from Thrushwoods, please purchase through your ICS student or fill out a form in the back of the church. Forms due by Sep 12. Delivery is the week of Sep 19. Please call the school at 309.734.6037 or email ccmcvey@immaculate-conception.net with any questions.

Warren County Prime Beef Festival Livestock Auction
2022-09-06 18:00
Monmouth American Legion. Van Adkission Auction Services in coordination with the WCPBF and the WCPBF Beef Committee (Friends of the Festival) will hold a live auction at 6:00 pm!
