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Santa for Seniors Applications Now Available
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-07
Strom Center’s Santa for Senior applications are now available, which can be picked up at the office or by calling 309-734-5677. Deadline for applications is November 12th.

Toy Drive Donation Drop-Off at Legacy Estates in Monmouth
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-13
November 1st through December 1st, new, unwrapped toys will be collected at Legacy Estates of Monmouth, 1200 West Broadway, for the Jamieson Community Center Christmas Store. For more information, feel free to call 309-734-0909 or Jamieson Center at 309-734-4251.

Bereavement Support Group
2022-11-02 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Three consecutive Wednesdays remain. November 2nd – Understanding the Grief Process. November 9th – Developing Realistic Memories. November 16th – Healing for the Holidays. Events are free and open to the public and will be held at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, use the west side door. For more information or to RSVP, call Doug Gibb at 309-342-3007.

The Trauma Informed Care Professional Webinar
2022-11-03 14:00 - 15:00
Becoming “trauma-informed” means recognizing that people often have many different types of trauma in their lives. People who have been traumatized need support and understanding from those around them, including long-term care professionals. Often, trauma survivors can be retraumatized by well-meaning caregivers and community service providers. Understanding the inﬂuence of trauma is an essential ﬁrst step in becoming a compassionate and supportive professional. This session will provide participants with a shared understanding and language of trauma, awareness of the prevalence of trauma, and a shift in thinking to become more trauma-informed and aware.

Keep the Community Warm Event
2022-11-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-05 09:00 - 12:00
Event in remembrance of Hattie Garrett with proceeds benefitting Strom Senior Center’s Emergency Fund. On the 1st Floor of Strom Center in Monmouth in the Dining Hall, winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, blankets, and pillows will be available for the entire family for $5 or less.

Lego Building Challenge
2022-11-04 15:30
Visit the Warren County Public Library and use your creativity and building skills to create a masterpiece using Lego bricks.

Roseville Amish School Benefit Supper
2022-11-04 16:00 - 19:00
Join for a benefit supper at St. Patrick’s Community Center, located west of Roseville 7 miles on Highway 116 and 1 mile south. Serving mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, noodles, grilled chicken, ham, green beans, salad, and desserts. Carryout available.

2nd Annual Dueling Pianos KCCDD Fundraiser
2022-11-04 19:30
Dueling Pianos Performed by Fun Pianos
We are proud to bring back Dueling Pianos at The Vault performed by Fun Pianos! Proceeds benefit KCCDD.

Sponsorship is $550. Includes a table for 10, two large charcuterie boards, and promotion leading up to and at the event.
General admission is $30.
Tables are $270. You get 10 for the price of 9! Please include names of people attending.
Gather charcuterie board details:
Small – 3 types of artisan cheeses and 2 types of cured meats, fruit, honey, olives and nuts. Crackers on the side in a box. Board feeds 4-6 people.
Large – 4 types of artisan cheeses and 3 types of cured meats, fruit, honey, olives, nuts, crudites and dip. Crackers on the side in a box. Board feeds 8-10 people.

Carman Veterans Memorial Soup Supper
2022-11-05 16:00 - 19:00
At the Carman Community Center. Serving 4 pm to 7pm. Free will donation. Bake sale will be ongoing and a gun raffle drawing will follow.

Eagle View Community Health System Trivia Night
2022-11-05 17:00
Event will be held at Mama’s Place in Oquawka. Doors open at 5 pm. Trivia begins at 6 pm. $10 per person. 6 to 10 members per team. Free will donation bake sale. Silent auction. Friendly competition. Call Cathy at 309-867-2202 to sign up.

Music Trivia
2022-11-05 18:00
At the KC Hall in Galesburg. Doors open at 6 pm. Trivia at 7 pm. $120 a team. Includes mulligans and doubler. Food available for purchase. Silent auction and raffles. Proceeds benefit Galesburg Silver Streaks. Contact Coach Thompson to sign up, ccthompson2@galesburg205.org.

Music Trivia Fundraiser for Western Illinois Animal Rescue
2022-11-05 18:00 - 22:30
Please join us on Saturday, November 5, 2022 for a night of fun.
We will be having Music Trivia with J & J Entertainment at the American Legion in Monmouth,
Doors will open at 4:00pm and Trivia will begin at 6:00pm.
Tables are $100 each and you may have 8-10 people on a team.
There will 50/50 raffle, food and more.
Please reach out to the Rescue @ 309-715-7109 or on Facebook to get your table reserved for the night.

First Lutheran Church All Saints Recognition Service
2022-11-06 10:00
All are invited to attend the service to honor those who have been lost in 2022. The First Lutheran Church will also be recognizing their members that are 85 plus in their service to the church. A Potato bake will be held following the service.

Strong Couples
2022-11-07
Maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse or romantic partner can be a challenge. And when you need help, getting trustworthy, effective relationship support can be just as challenging. Relationship education can help you build the life you deserve. Strong Couples: Family: University of Illinois Extension
About the program

Self-paced
Six-session, online program
Uses the scientifically-proven ePREP platform
Includes support from trained program coaches
Free to qualifying Illinois couples

Monmouth American Legion Soup Supper
2022-11-07 17:00 - 18:30
Nov. 7 chili, beef and noodles, cheeseburger soup. Sandwich: chili dogs add 1 gluten free soup. All you can eat. Adults $9.00 children $3.00. 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

Old Friends Talk Art
2022-11-09 10:00
Held at the Buchanan Center for the Arts in Downtown Monmouth. Fritz Goekner, juror of this year’s Security Savings Bank Photography Show, will host the event. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Bereavement Support Group
2022-11-09 17:30 - 19:00
Two consecutive Wednesdays remain. November 9th – Developing Realistic Memories. November 16th – Healing for the Holidays. Events are free and open to the public and will be held at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, use the west side door. For more information or to RSVP, call Doug Gibb at 309-342-3007.

P.O.W. Passing on Wisdom Documentary at Monmouth College
2022-11-09 19:00
The Monmouth College James and Sybil Stockdale fellows in conjunction with the U.S. Naval Academy Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership present the new documentary film P.O.W. celebrating lessons of courage, endurance, and honor for the 50th anniversary of the homecoming of our Vietnam prisoners of war. The film will be shown inside Dahl Chapel. Free admission.

OSF Holy Family Gift Shop Christmas Open House
2022-11-10 09:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-11 09:00 - 19:00
Held at OSF Holy Family, 1000 West Harlem Avenue in Monmouth.

Finding Your Get Up and Go Webinar
2022-11-10 10:00
Most people find that there are some days when it’s hard to find the motivation to accomplish what needs to be done, even those things that are important. Will Rogers once said, “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” Learning what accounts for the ebb and flow of levels of motivation in life and how to respond can help individuals be more productive. This session is for those times when it just seems hard to “get going” and will help you learn how to give your enthusiasm a boost.

CASA Lip Sync Battle
2022-11-10 17:30
Featuring Anything Goes! variety show performances in between battles. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Table of 10 is $180. VIP table of 10 is $250. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Battle begins at 6:30 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Galesburg. Proceeds benefit CASA of West Central Illinois. Tickets can be purchased at http://casaofwestcentralillinois.org/events.

Veteran's Day Program
2022-11-11 10:00
Event will be held at the Monmouth American Legion, featuring guest speaker David Reid Clark and clips of Ole Glory and Ronald Reagan.

Veterans Day Commemoration
2022-11-11 16:00
The Monmouth College James and Sybil Stockdale fellows will present A Veterans Day Commemoration for the entire public in the Veterans Great Room in the Center for Science and Business on the Monmouth College campus.

Children's Grief Camp
2022-11-12 09:00 - 15:00
For children ages 5 through 18 years old. This camp is offered at no charge to participants at Carl Sandburg College, Building B in Galesburg. For more information, contact Doug Gibb at 309-342-3007 or visithttp://www.childrens-grief-camp.com.

Taste of the Arts Gala
2022-11-12 18:00 - 21:00
Experience winter holidays around the world. Tickets available at the Buchanan Center for the Arts in Monmouth. $60 per guest. Dinner, live music, and lively auctions.

Sugar Tree Grove Church Soup Luncheon
2022-11-13 11:00 - 13:00
Serving chili, taco soup, vegetable beef soup, chicken noodle soup, salads, and desserts at the Sugar Tree Grove Church, 2210 M-A-M Trail, Monmouth. Free will donations.

Wits Fitness Class
2022-11-14 14:00 - 15:00
This is Wits Fitness (Brain Exercise Class) where University of Illinois, Family Life Educator, Tessa Hobbs-Curley leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. Register here: Wits Fitness Class (illinois.edu) This class will meet in person at the WCISEC Conference Room located in the ROE#26 Building. The address is 130 S. Lafayette St. Macomb, IL.
We will meet on Mondays from 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.:

November 14
November 28
December 12
December 19

Business After Hours
2022-11-15 17:00 - 19:00
Join the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce for their last 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 of 2022 – sponsored by The Orpheum Theatre!

Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, November 15, 5-7PM
57 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL

FREE for Chamber members to attend! Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3EDSPIN.
