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Frozen Breakfast Event
2024-12-15 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
Join Boxcar Express in Galesburg for a Frozen Breakfast with Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Kristoff, with picture opportunities, kids activities, a breakfast buffet, and coloring contest. $10 for adults and $8 for children.

FREE Microchip Clinic at Pet Supplies Plus
2024-12-15 13:00 - 15:00
Sunday, December 15th, 2024 from 1pm-3pm for our next FREE Microchip Clinic at Pet Supplies Plus in Galesburg, IL.A few things to remember:
They will be set up in the back of the store for this free clinic. If for some reason the line appears to be outside, please wait in your vehicle until you can stay inside the store. Dogs & Cats from any county are welcome!
*Cats must be in carriers and dogs must be leashed or in a carrier. If you have any questions please feel free to message or email freedomrideanimalrescue@gmail.com.
You don’t need to pre-register for this event. Just show up between 1pm-3pm. Free Lifetime Registration and updates are included along with your Free Microchip. Help spread the word and share this great Free event! Monetary donations for Freedom Ride Animal Rescue will be accepted.

The Crossing: Blue Christmas Worship Service
2024-12-15 18:00
The Crossing Church in Monmouth invites all for an evening worship service for those who are grieving.

Sidewalk Prophets: Great Big Family Christmas at The Orpheum Theatre
2024-12-15 19:00
December 15th at 7pm
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EMT-Basic Class
2024-12-16 - 2024-12-22
The Galesburg Hospital Ambulance Service will host a Spring EMT-Basic Class on Mondays and Wednesday from 5 pm to 9 pm. Cost is $1,200 and includes textbooks and all classroom materials. Classes begin January 13th, 2025 and go through May 21st, 2025. For additional information, contact Richard Springer, Director of Operations, at 309-342-5144 extension 227 or email rspringer@ghasems.com.

Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Class
2024-12-16 10:30 - 11:30
Join University of Illinois Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to promote socialization, reduce isolation, and promote intellectual engagement in older adults. Classes will be held at Strom Center in Monmouth, 211 South A Street, on Mondays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. To register, call 309-337-0921. After class, enjoy a delicious, nutritious lunch at 11:30 AM—a perfect way to fuel your body, as part of Jamieson Community Center’s Senior Nutrition program. For more info, visit jamiesoncommunitycenter.org.

Fall Workshops with Tessa Hobbs-Curley
2024-12-16 14:00 - 15:00
Join Tessa and the University of Illinois Extension at the Warren County Public Library for a Fall Workshop, discussing resiliency in yourself and your organization.

Galesburg Rescue Mission & Women's Shelter Public Clothing Giveaway Day
2024-12-18
Men and women adults, teen, and children’s clothing giveaway with selection of styles, sizes, and quantities available. Please bring your own bag to take home your selections. The Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women’s Shelter is located at 547 North Farnham Street. Persons attending this giveaway service in the Chapel/Library need to be seated by 1:30 pm.

U of I Extension Tech Tutoring
2024-12-18
All are invited for free one on one digital help at the Galesburg Public Library.

Holiday Chamber Cheers Networking Event
2024-12-18 16:30 - 18:30
Join the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce and members for a networking event at the Patton Block Grill & Brew Pub. A cash bar hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

M-R High School FAFSA Night
2024-12-18 18:00
MRHS has partnered with ISAC and Monmouth College to host a FAFSA Night in the Library Media Center. Bring a device to complete the form online, social security number, registration numbers, federal tax information, account balances, records of untaxed information, and investments. Questions can be asked at 309-734-5118.

Dancer’s Studio Presents: The Nutcracker at The Orpheum Theatre
2024-12-19 - 2024-12-20
December 19th & 20th at 7pm
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Bring Your Own Book Discussion
2024-12-19 16:00
All are invited to come and chat about what you are reading at the Warren County Public Library!

The Buchanan Community Chorus Presents The Peace at Christmas
2024-12-20 - 2024-12-21
Join the Buchanan Community Chorus at the First Lutheran Church in Galesburg on December 20th at 7pm for The Peace at Christmas and December 21st at 3pm at the First United Methodist Church in Monmouth.

Strom Center's Annual Christmas Party
2024-12-20 12:30 - 15:30
Warren and Henderson County seniors are invited to Strom Center’s Annual Christmas Party at the Monmouth location, 211 South A Street. Enjoy games, entertainment, Christmas Carols, goodies, a gift exchange, and more! RSVP by December 13th by calling 309-734-5677.

Christmas on the Air: A Live Radio Play at The Orpheum Theatre
2024-12-21 19:00
December 21st at 7pm
Sponsored by Blick Art Materials!
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Indoor Soccer Clinic with the Warren County YMCA
2024-12-23 - 2024-12-29
Youth soccer is heading indoors for the winter months! Teams are available for 1st – 3rd graders and 4th – 6th graders at the Warren County YMCA. Registration is $55 for members and $75 for non-members. Clinics will be held on Saturday afternoons and evenings beginning January 4th through February 15th. For more information or to register, visit warrencountyymca.org.

Youth Swim Lessons with the Warren County YMCA
2024-12-30 - 2025-01-05
Private and semi-private swim lessons are available for ages 3 and older at the Warren County YMCA. Group lessons begin January 13th and run through February 28th. There are 5 different swim lesson levels with a new Level 6 available for swim team prep and swimming skills proficiency for those ages 6 to 12 years old. For more information or to register, visit warrencountyymca.org.

Countdown to Noon at The Discovery Depot
2024-12-31 10:30 - 12:00
Celebrate the New Year at the Discovery Depot’s Annual Balloon Drop with crafts, games, and fun! $5 for members and $8 for non-members.

Blankets of Love Project
2025-01-01 - 2025-01-08
Join The Monmouth-Roseville High School Staff in making tie blankets to donate to the VA Center in Galesburg and the Children’s Hospital in Peoria in memory of Dr. Brian Gabel, who recently lost his battle with cancer. Anyone is welcome to participate through the month of January by making your own tie blanket to donate, donating fleece and the Monmouth-Roseville students will make the blanket for you, donating funds, or donating a tie blanket you may already have at home. For more information, contact Chrissy Russell at 309-259-9023 or email crussell@mr238.org.

2025 Illinois Beef Foundation Scholarship Applications
2025-01-06 - 2025-01-12
The 2025 Illinois Beef Foundation Scholarship applications are open! The Illinois Beef Foundation is offering scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Foundation recognizes the incredible talent of young, beef industry enthusiasts and helps them achieve their educational goals. To be eligible, applicants must be a full-time college student or high school senior and from a family that is an IBA member actively involved in beef production. Applicants can apply online at https://www.illinoisbeef.com/ijba/scholarships

Monmouth American Legion Soup Supper
2025-01-06 17:00 - 18:30
All are invited for the All You Can Eat Soup Supper at the Monmouth American Legion. Serving chili, creamy potato, sausage gravy and biscuit, vegetable beef, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Cost is $9 for adults and $3 for children. (All You Can Eat is soup and sandwiches only, not dessert.)

Prenatal Education Classes
2025-01-07 17:00 - 19:00
Join the Regional Office of Education #33 and OSF St. Mary Medical Center for Prenatal Education Classes, covering pregnancy, birth, and your newborn. Classes will be held at OSF St. Mary Medical Center Room 1A in Galesburg. First class is Tuesday, January 7th from 5 to 7 pm, followed by Tuesday, January 14th from 5 to 7 pm, and Tuesday, January 21st from 5 to 7pm. More classes will be available in April.

CASA at the Warren County Public Library
2025-01-08 09:30 - 11:00
Stop by the Warren County Public Library for a no obligation visit and learn how CASA of West Central Illinois helps children in foster care and how you can become a voice for those children.

Old Friends Talk Art "For the Love of Baseball"
2025-01-08 10:00
Join in the BCA Gallery 10am Wednesday, January 8 for Old Friends Talk Art. Tom Best, who is finishing up his book on the history of baseball of Monmouth from the 1860s to the early 1900s, will speak of his fascination with America’s pastime and our local connections to the history of the game—yes, it even includes the Chicago Cubs. Tom will also address the “artistry” of baseball from baseball cards to play on the field. What a fun connection to the BCA! OFTA is sponsored in part by the Jim & Jan DeYoung Charitable Trust.

Kids Canvas Club at The Discovery Depot
2025-01-09 16:15 - 17:45
Pre-registration required for the Kids Canvas Club event at the Discovery Depot. $12 per person.

Andrew Ortiz "Fin" Photography, Blackbird Speaking Series at the BCA
2025-01-10 17:00 - 19:00
Join in the BCA Gallery 5-7pm Friday, January 10 for the opening reception of the Andrew Ortiz Collection. The collection features work from his Electroencephalograms and Blackbird Speaking Series. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. The reception is sponsored by George Olson.

Little York Fire Department Soup Supper
2025-01-11 16:00 - 19:00
All are invited to the Little York Firehouse for a freewill donation soup supper. There will also be a silent auction and gun raffle.

Prenatal Education Classes
2025-01-14 17:00 - 19:00
Join the Regional Office of Education #33 and OSF St. Mary Medical Center for Prenatal Education Classes, covering pregnancy, birth, and your newborn. Classes will be held at OSF St. Mary Medical Center Room 1A in Galesburg. Class is Tuesday, January 14th from 5 to 7 pm with the next one on Tuesday, January 21st from 5 to 7pm. More classes will be available in April.

Knox County Right to Life Meeting
2025-01-14 19:00
Join to the monthly Knox County Right to Life monthly meeting at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 2401 North Broad Street in Galesburg.
