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Old Friends Talk Art
2022-09-07 10:00 (America/Chicago)
At the Buchanan Center for the Arts. Celebrating 50 years of the Art Presenter Program in the public and private schools of Warren County. Established by Jan DeYoung and Lila Blum to address arts education and accessibility. Sarah Mayfield, BCA Art Presenter Program Coordinator will present the gallery talk. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

Warren County Prime Beef Festival Parade
2022-09-07 17:00
Through the streets in downtown Monmouth. This year’s theme “Into the Future, Back to Our Roots.” Entry fees are $10 before September 1st.

Warren County Prime Beef Festival Parade
2022-09-07 17:00
Through the streets in downtown Monmouth. This year’s theme “Into the Future, Back to Our Roots.” Entry fees are $10 before September 1st. The Award Ceremony will be held around 6:30 pm at the Festival Grandstands, following the conclusion of our Parade. There are 4 different categories to be judged in (Commercial, Civic, Schools, + Religious – with monetary prize money and trophies being awarded to our top entries. A prize will also be awarded to the top 3 marching bands.

Regional Office of Education #33 Job Fairs for Education
2022-09-07 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.
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

51st Annual National Stearman Fly-in Daily Events
2022-09-08
9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing.
10 a.m.: Seminar, “Avoiding ‘Exciting’ Formation Flights” presented by David Burroughs, El Paso, IL.
Mid-morning: Lunch fly-out to Gen-Air Park, Geneseo, IL. Menu: To Be Determined. Price $
1:30 p.m.: Stearman aerobatic contest briefing, Gen-Air Park pilot
lounge by Todd Anderson, Burnsville, MN.
2 p.m.: Stearman aerobatic contest, Gen-Air Park, Geneseo. Sponsored by Stearman Bi-Plane Rides LLC — David Brown.
3:30 p.m.: Seminar, presented by Lisa Alderson, Oskaloosa, IA
CIC, CAIP, Aviation Manager with Butler-Brown Insurance (A Division
of Ratcliff & Blake Insurance Professionals).
Evening: Dine Out in Galesburg

Warren County TRIAD Meeting at Strom Center
2022-09-08 13:00
Speaker will be Harvey Ponder from Lackey Monuments. Program is held in person and via Zoom. Call 309-734-5677 to register for Zoom.

Let's Talk About Stress Webinar
2022-09-08 14:00 - 15:00
Stress is a funny thing. It can be something helpful that gets us motivated to get our work done. But, if we don’t find an outlet for it and allow stress to build, we can experience negative effects mentally and physically. In this session, we will discover the importance of self-care and explore a variety of practical techniques to use to manage stress and improve health and well-being.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Karla Belzer at kbelzer@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.

WCPBF Figure 8 Races Details
2022-09-08 19:00
Thursday, September 8th, 2022 with the race starting at 7:00 pm. There will be a Driver’s Meeting prior to race time. The cost of admission $10, the cost of a pit pass is $25, and the Driver’s Entry Fee is $30. We anticipate that we will run Weld, Rookie, Bonestock, Front Wheel Wire, Trucks and Vans. and Rear Wheel Wire Classes. Payouts are posted on our Facebook page. We are following Viola Boyz Demo Rules that can be found here – please contact the Track Staff for specific questions directly.

W-H Ag in the Classroom 4th Grade Ag Day
2022-09-09
Students rotate through different learning stations learning about different agricultural topics. Stations in past years have included: the life cycle of poultry; how to care for and raise swine; how to care for and raise cattle; how to care for and raise sheep; the different breeds of dairy cattle; the importance of soils and fertilizer; soybean plant and growth; corn plant and growth; and farm machinery and agriculture facts.

51st Annual National Stearman Fly-in Daily Events
2022-09-09
9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing.
9:30 a.m.: Stearman Restorers Association annual meeting.
10 a.m. (time approximate): National Stearman Fly-In “Class
of 2022” group photo. Location to be determined depending on
weather.
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Picnic fly-out to IL01 Abingdon, IL.
2:30 p.m.: Briefing for short field take-off, flour bombing and spot
landing contests.
3 p.m.: Short field take-off, flour bombing and spot landing contests. Sponsored by Heritage Biplane, Ltd. — Robert Preston.
6 p.m.: Beverage wagon opens.
7-8 p.m.: Dinner. Menu: Sliced brisket, potato salad, broccoli
cauliflower salad, baked beans, rosemary buttermilk corn on the cob
catered by Smokin’ Willies, Galesburg IL. Tickets: $28
8 p.m.: Program: “Stearman, The Biplane That Changed History”,
presented by Chris Henry, EAA Aviation Museum Programs Coordinator

Warren County Prime Beef Festival Farmer's Appreciation Breakfast
2022-09-09 07:30 - 09:00
Held at the Monmouth American Legion.

Annual WCPBF Farmer's Breakfast
2022-09-09 07:30 - 09:00
Farmer’s Appreciation Breakfast is a traditional event we hold every year to thank and celebrate local agriculture and those who play a role in it! WRAM/WMOI works to be able to put this event on each year. This event is held at the Monmouth American Legion from 7:30 – 9:00 am Friday morning. Lauren Lurkins, Environmental Policy Director of the Illinois Farm Bureau is the Keynote Speaker. Other speakers will include State Representative Norrine Hammond, State Representative Dan Swanson, and Senator Neil Anderson. Special thanks to United and Monmouth-Roseville FFA, the Monmouth American Legion, G&M Distributors, Inc., M&E Catering, FS, and the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau.

Warren County Prime Beef Festival Ag Day
2022-09-09 09:00 - 11:15
Ag Day for Kids will be held at Fairview Center Church from 9:00 – 11:15 am. 4th grade kids will be able to see and explore important parts of our local agriculture. Check out our Facebook page for more information closer to the event! This event is coordinated by the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau with the local elementary schools.

2022 FS Fall Ag Roundtable
2022-09-09 10:00 - 12:00
Live from the Patton Block Building in Downtown Monmouth. Listen on AM 1330/FM 94.1, online at radiomonouth.com, or by downloading the free WRAM Mobile App. Panelists include: Lauren Lurkins, Chris Gavin, Ron Moore, Rob Elliott, David Zimmerman, Jake Armstrong, 93rd District State Representative Norine Hammond, 74th District State Representative Dan Swanson, 36th District State Senator Neil Anderson, Clarence Wyatt, and Brendan Marshall. Topics include crop prospects and expectations, commodity price trends, 2023 Farm Bill, Next Generation Fuels Act, economic conditions and input costs, federal and state polices, atrazine and glyphosate restrictions, and global export agriculture relations.

WCPBF Very Special Person’s Day
2022-09-09 12:00 - 14:00
Special Person’s Day wouldn’t be possible without our partnership with Swyear Amusements. Each year, Swyear allows a special group of locals to come enjoy rides and Festival activities free of charge! This event is very important to both Swyear and WCPBF, we look forward to it every year! RSVP to Penny Mackey if you plan on coming to this event!

World Day of Prayer
2022-09-09 13:30
Church Women United of Monmouth and Vicinity will be observing World Day of Prayer at 1:30 p.m. at the Gerlaw Christian Church with Sugar Tree Grove U.P. Church assisting. Each church is asked to bring 2 dozen cookies for refreshments. Scripture will be taken from Jeremiah 29:1-14. World Day of Prayer unites women in 170 countries in prayer and Christian unity.

Monmouth Farmer's Market
2022-09-09 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.

64 Arts National Juried Exhibition
2022-09-09 17:00 - 19:00
The Buchanan Center for the Arts is pleased to host 64 Arts National Juried Exhibition featuring the artwork and talent of artists from across the country. Gallery reception from 5 to 7pm Friday, September 9. This year’s jurist, Melissa Wolfe, will announce awards at 6pm. Artist credit: Sungwon Hong “Braces and Brackets” oil on canvas $1,500

WCPBF Chicken Scramble and Calf Tagging
2022-09-09 18:00
At the Festival Grandstands. Both of these events are a traditional WCPBF event! Kids ages 3-10 are permitted in the Chicken Scramble, and kids ages 11-16 are allowed to participate in the Calf Tagging! All participants must have a waivered signed by their parents or legal guardian prior to competing. Waivers are available to be signed at the event. There is no entry fee for either event, and there is a chance to win a monetary prize!

WCPBF Figure 8 Race Details
2022-09-09 19:00
The race starting at 7:00 pm. There will be a Driver’s Meeting prior to race time. The cost of admission $10, the cost of a pit pass is $25, and the Driver’s Entry Fee is $30. We anticipate that we will run We anticipate that we will run Weld, Rookie, Bonestock, Front Wheel Wire, Trucks and Vans. and Rear Wheel Wire Classes. Payouts are posted onn our Facebook page. We are following Viola Boyz Demo Rules that can be found here – please contact the Track Staff for specific questions directly.

51st Annual National Stearman Fly-in Daily Events
2022-09-10
6:38 a.m.: Dawn Patrol launch for Macomb Airport (KMQB),
Macomb, IL.
7-10 a.m.: Dawn Patrol Flight Breakfast at Macomb, IL, sponsored
by Cobb Aviation and the City of Macomb with parking assistance
from EAA Chapter 1667. Breakfast served by Hy-Vee; menu to be
determined. Price $
10 a.m.-Noon.: Children’s Activities.
1:30 p.m.: Formation Flying contest briefing.
2 p.m.: Formation flying contest.
6 p.m.: Beverage wagon opens.
7 p.m.: National Stearman Fly-In Annual Banquet & Awards
Presentation; serving until 8 p.m. Menu: Carved prime beef, parmesan crusted chicken, holiday potatoes, fruit salad, jalapeno citrus cole
slaw, green beans, dinner rolls, butter catered by Patton Block Grill &
Brew Pub, Monmouth, IL. Tickets $35.
8-9 p.m.: Silent Auction – official Fly-In banners and memorabilia

WCPBF Car Show
2022-09-10 08:00 - 15:00
Car Show is held just North of the Swyear Fairgrounds at Monmouth Park. There is no registration required or entry fee to be charged!

WCPBF Kid's Day & Touch a Truck
2022-09-10 09:00 - 11:30
Kid’s Day is an event for kids to gain some hands-on agriculture experiences, participate creative activities, and play a variety of fun games! This event is free to the public. This year, we’ve added a “Touch-a-Truck” addition to the event, too! In coordination with Kid’s Day, we are adding a new event to the 2022 WCPBF. Touch-A-Truck will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday, September 10th, 2022 behind the Festival Grandstands. This event will be free to the public and give kids a chance to meet local businesses and check out their equipment!

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

Monarch Migration
2022-09-10 10:00 - 15:00
Celebrate all things about the Monarch butterfly. Attend the 8th annual Monarch Migration Festival for special workshops, activities, and presentations. This free event is held at the Lakeside Nature Center in Galesburg.

Woodshed's 6th Annual Golf Outing
2022-09-10 13:00
1pm shotgun start, at Gibson woods. 2 flights, 4 man teams, many hole prizes including a $10,000 hole in one!Proceeds for the Education Funds of Renee Penn’s children.For more info contact The Woodshed or Gibson Woods

Galesburg Rescue Mission & Women's Shelter Annual Hog Roast
2022-09-10 16:00 - 19:00
Located at 435 East Third Street in Galesburg. Serving roast pork, baked beans, potato salad, cookies, and water. $10 per meal. Two drive-thru lanes and carry out only.

WCPBF Power Wheels Derby
2022-09-10 18:00
Prior to both the Driver’s Meeting and the Demolition Derby. The Power Wheels Demo is for kids ages 4 – 9 years old to get a chance to get out on our dirt track and race! There is no cost to enter. A waiver and the rules can be found on the “Forms” tab of the website. Waivers will be available to sign at event.

WCPBF Demolition Derby
2022-09-10 19:00
The race starting at 7:00 pm. There will be a Driver’s Meeting prior to race time. The cost of admission $10, the cost of a pit pass is $25, and the Driver’s Entry Fee is $30. We anticipate that we will run a Light Weld Class, Bonestock (any year), Light Weld Compact, as well as a Patch Class. Payouts are promoted on our WCPBF Track Races Facebook Group. We are following Viola Boyz Demo Promotors (Kinzey) Rules that can be found here – please contact the Track Staff for specific questions directly.

51st Annual National Stearman Fly-Out Breakfast
2022-09-11 07:00 - 11:00
Fly-Out Breakfast. It’s a Galesburg tradition. Get up early to see
Stearman aircraft depart for home. All-you-can-eat breakfast from 7
a.m.-11 a.m. served by Galesburg Noon Lions Club. Menu: Pancakes,
scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, milk, orange juice. Adults $10, children 12 and under $7. Open to the public
