Knox County Right to Life Annual Festival of Life

Doors open at 6:30 pm at Bethel Church in Galesburg, program begins at 7 pm. Jess Ford will be the keynote speaker, Shining the Light of Truth in a Culture of Death. Essay and T-shirt design winners will be announced. Refreshments will be served.

Festival of Life

All are invited to attend the Festival of Life at the Bethel Baptist Church, 1196 North Academy Street in Galesburg for an evening featuring keynote speaker Jess Ford, refreshments, and the announcement of the pro-life student essay contest and t-shirt design winners. Admission is free. Freewill offering will be collected.

City of Macomb Trick or Treating

The City of Macomb announced that MONDAY October 30 and TUESDAY October 31 have been designated as the dates for City-wide door-to-door Trick or Treating. The hours have been set for 6:00PM to 830PM, both evenings.

Western IL Area Agency on Aging Community Input Meeting

Henderson and Warren County residents, including older adults and their family members, service providers, local government officials, and others are invited for a discussion on aging and caregiving at the Henderson County Public Library, 110 Hillcrest Drive in Biggsville. A light lunch will be provided. RSVP is required at 309-793-6800.

Engine and Caboose Series at the Discovery Depot

Weekly free program with admission focusing on skill development for toddlers and pre-k aged children at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg. Held on Tuesdays and Wednesday form 10:30 to 11:30 am. A book will be read at 10:30. Schedule is as follows: October 31st & November 1st - Trick or Treat, skill focus is fine […]

Stronghurst United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat

Get ready for the Stronghurst United Methodist Church's Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. This free event is open to the public. At Trunk or Treat, children can indulge in the much-loved Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating, but with a twist. Instead of door-to-door visits, they get to go […]

Kirkwood Fire Station Trunk or Treat

The Kirkwood Fire Station will be handing out hotdogs and juice boxes while supplies last. Other first responders and community members will be set up during the trunk or treat or Halloween night.

Monmouth Rotary Club’s Underwear & Socks Drive

The Monmouth Rotary Club will be collecting underwear and socks for the Jamieson Community Center 'Christmas Store' that will be distributed to students in the Monmouth-Roseville and United School Districts. Donations will be accepted through December 5th. Items can be dropped off at Vicki and Gil Hennenfent's home or at the WMOI/WRAM radio station in […]

Tickets On-Sale for Santa Zephyr Express From Quincy to Macomb

On Friday, December 1, 2023, Santa will be riding the Zephyr from Quincy to Macomb, leaving Quincy at 5:30PM and arriving in Macomb at approximately 6:17PM. Santa and his helpers will be serving complimentary refreshments and handing out a special gift. Tickets for the specially decorated train cars must be purchased online at http://bit.ly/SantaZephyr2023 and will […]

Galesburg Area Chamber’s 2023 State Legislative Luncheon

Join the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce in hearing directly from legislators on issues impacting our community. This event is open for anyone to attend. Limited tickets available. Location is the Knox College Lincoln Room, 101 W Berrien St Galesburg IL 61401. Tables will have 6 seats each instead of 8 at our previous events. Catered by Cafe […]

Calvary Baptist Church Turkey Dinner

Join the Calvary Baptist Church, 1000 South 1st Street in Monmouth, for their Turkey Dinner fundraiser. Donation of $12 is asked. For more details, call 309-397-6901.

Church Women United, World Community Day

Friday, November 3, 2023, Church Women United, World Community Day at First Lutheran Church ELCA, 116 S. B Street, Monmouth IL for a 12 Noon Luncheon (provided by CWU Board).  Free will donation for lunch goes to the food pantries at Jamieson Community Center and Roseville Pantry. 1:00 p.m. Business Meeting, 1:15 p.m. Program. Program […]

Howl at the Moon Thrive’s Fall Fundraiser

Howl at the Moon, a unique nightlife experience from downtown Chicago, will perform Friday November 3 at The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales for Thrive Community Service's fall fundraiser! The professional pianists and musicians from the popular hot-spot Howl at the Moon will perform crowd favorite songs and audience requests in this high-energy, live music […]

Biggsville Library Story Time

Join local author Janet Pogue Tolle at the Biggsville Library for a story and book signing. Books will also be available for purchase.

BCA Taste of the Arts Gala: Starry Night

Each year the Buchanan Center for the Arts hosts a festive evening to raise funds for arts programming in our community. The Starry Night Raffle is another way you can support the arts and you need not be present to win! Contact a BCA board member or call 309-734-3033!

Monmouth American Legion Soup Supper

Join for the all you can eat soup supper at the Monmouth American Legion, serving chili, beef and noodles, cheeseburger soup, and chili dogs. Each meal comes with dessert and drink. 50/50 raffle drawn at 6 pm. Tickets for adults are $9 and $3 for children.

Medicare D Outreach in Stronghurst

Strom Center staff member Lynda Melvin will be providing Medicare D Outreach at the Stronghurst Community Senior Center, 118 South Broadway. For more information, call 309-734-5677.

World War II in Europe Presentation

"World War II in Europe" presented by Ute Chamberlin, Associate History Professor at Western Illinois University, will be held at the Henderson County Public Library, 110 Hill Crest Drive in Biggsville.

BINGO at the Oquawka Strom Center

Each person is allowed up to 4 BINGO cards free and each additional is 25 cents each. Refreshments will be served.

CASA Lip Sync Battle

Join for the annual Lip Sync Battle fundraiser, featuring battles from local talent at The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales! Doors open at 5:30pm, event begins at 6:30pm. All proceeds benefit CASA of West Central Illinois for support and advocacy of abused and neglected children in our court system.

Maple Leaf Community Concert Series: The Suits

Four gentlemen. Four genres. Four decades. Fusion of Doo Wop, Pop and Rock 'N Roll.  Influenced by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, The Four Seasons, Journey, and more. The Suits are comprised of four dynamic gentlemen performing four genres of hit music across four decades. The group fuses smooth choreography and tight harmonies with exciting showmanship […]

M-R Drama Club to Present TWELVE ANGRY JURORS

The Monmouth-Roseville High School Drama Club will present its fall production, the drama Twelve Angry Jurors, on Friday, November 10, and Saturday, November 11, at 7:00pm, and Sunday, November 12, at 2:00pm in the M-RHS auditorium. Tickets for the production cost $7 for adults and $3 for students with ID.  Tickets may be purchased at […]