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West Central Alumni Basketball Weekend
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-01
Boys Basketball Friday, January 31st. JV Tip Off at 6 pm, Varsity of follow vs. A-Town. Girls Basketball Saturday, February 1st. JV Tip Off at 3 pm, Varsity to follow vs. Brimfield. Free admission for alumni. Alumni recognition between JV and Varsity games.

Retirement Open House for Doris
2025-01-31 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Security Savings Bank as they celebrate Doris’ 40 years of service during a retirement Open House.

Monmouth American Legion Soup Supper
2025-02-03 17:00 - 18:30
All are invited for the All You Can Eat Soup Supper at the Monmouth American Legion. Serving chili, spinach bisque, ham and beans with cornbread, and sloppy joe sandwiches. Cost is $9 for adults and $3 for children. (All You Can Eat is soup and sandwiches only, not dessert.)

U of I Extension Master Gardener Hybrid Training
2025-02-04
Join the University of Illinois Extension for local gardening projects that matter to you, learn from experts in-person and online, and share horticulture knowledge with your community. Training begin February 4th.

Cinderella Auditions
2025-02-05 - 2025-02-06
The Monmouth College Department of Theatre and Music is calling all Monmouth College students and local community members that are 8 years old and older to audition for the upcoming production of Cinderella. Auditions inside Wells Theater on the Monmouth College campus are Wednesday, February 5th and Thursday, February 6th; ages 8-12 at 6 pm, ages 13-18 at 7 pm, and those 19 and older at 8:15 pm. Callbacks are Friday, February 7th at 5:30 pm. A short selection from the show needs to be prepared. Performance dates for Cinderella are April 24th – 27th.

Gerlaw Christian Church Pancake & Whole Hog Sausage Supper
2025-02-05 11:00 - 18:30
All are invited to the Gerlaw Christian Church for their annual Pancake and Whole Hog Sausage Supper for a freewill donation.

Knox County Chili Cookoff
2025-02-06 12:00 - 14:00
Kickoff this year’s Knox/Warren Walk to End Alzheimer’s with this Chili Cookoff at The Hub, 143 East Main Street in Galesburg. Sample each chili once for $5 or a never-ending chili cup is $10 from participating businesses.

Sandburg Theater Arts Presents: Murder Is On The Air
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-08
The Sandburg Foundation, in partnership with the theater arts department, is pleased to announce an interactive mystery show on Friday, Feb. 7 / Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Science & Technology Center atrium, Galesburg campus. Join for an evening of intrigue as Sandburg theater students present Murder is on the Air. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and Italian soda bar from Innkeeper’s Coffee. Bid on silent auction items throughout the evening and come dressed in 1950s-era attire, if you choose. Doors open at 5 pm and show starts at 6 pm both nights. Proceeds support Sandburg student success and the theater arts department. Cost is $55 per person, $20 for Sandburg students with their ID, and $10 for children under 11. Show includes com emild violence and mature language. Visit sandburg.edu/mystery. Additional event information may be found at https://www.facebook.com/carlsandburgfoundation.

Star Wars: A New Hope at The Orpheum Theatre
2025-02-07 19:00

WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo
2025-02-08 - 2025-02-09
Save the date! More details to follow!

Fairy Tales Storytime at the Warren County Public Library
2025-02-08 10:00
Young children ages 0 to 5 and their siblings will hear stories and enjoy a short craft or activity in the Children’s Room at the Warren County Public Library.

"Mystery Behind the Smile" Ceramics with Cherry Simmons at the BCA
2025-02-08 11:00 - 13:00
Join Cherry Simmons in the Blum Studio for a two-part ceramic class 11-1pm Saturday, February 8 and March 8. Inspired by the great Leonardo Da Vinci, Cherry will teach low relief techniques to bring the magic of Da Vinci’s work to life. Participants will create scenes in clay during the first session and then at the second session, paint with acrylic to bring the ceramics color. Class fee is included with your BCA membership. Non-members $10. Children 18 and under are free. Scholarships are available. Call 309-734-3033 to reserve your spot.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back at The Orpheum Theatre
2025-02-08 14:00

Tri-County Cattlemen's Association Annual Banquet
2025-02-08 17:00
The Tri-County Cattlemen will host their annual banquet at The Barn at Fairview Acres in Biggsville, IL; featuring Keynote Speaker Rob Sharkey “Shark Farmer” and entertainment by the Stone Cold Cowboys.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi at The Orpheum Theatre
2025-02-08 19:00

Knox County Right To Life Meeting
2025-02-11 19:00
Please Join on February 11, 2025 at the Road to Freedom Church, 1701 Mulberry St., Galesburg, IL 61401. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.

Warren County TRIAD Meeting
2025-02-13 13:00
All are invited to Strom Center in Monmouth for the Warren County TRIAD Meeting, featuring Marie Schaafsma, Diabetes Resource Educator at OSF HealthCare. Discussion will cover planning for healthy meals and the importance of lowering your blood sugars.

Ben Jones: Let Me Be Frank at The Orpheum Theatre
2025-02-14 19:30
Sponsored by Midwest Green Energy.

Award-winning vocalist Ben Jones and legendary pianist, composer and music director Ron Abel combine their considerable talent for an evening of side-splitting laughs and unbelievable music celebrating the deep catalog of Frank Sinatra.

Let Me Be Frank includes swinging Sinatra standards and lush blue-eyed ballads from the songbooks of Cy Coleman, Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Brel, and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

TICKETS are Reserved Seating

Orchestra: $25 + $5 facility fee ($30 total) + $1 convenience fee for credit/debit

STUDENT RUSH TICKETS: $10. Available from 7-7:30 pm day of the show at the box office. Must have Student ID to purchase ticket. 1 ticket per patron with ID.

All sales are final.

https://www.benjonessinger.com/

Dragons Storytime at the Warren County Public Library
2025-02-15 10:00

Biggsville American Legion Spaghetti Dinner
2025-02-16 11:00
The Biggsville American Legion will be having their annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 16th, from 11am until they run out. It will be held at the Biggsville Community building. Menu will be spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, Italian bread, dessert and tea or lemonade. This is a free will offering event and proceeds go to send a boy and girl to American Legion Boys and Girls State in June.

Future Red Storm Basketball Cheer Camp
2025-02-17
Boys and girls in pre-k through 6th grade are invited to join the United High School Basketball Cheerleaders for a Moana filled day on February 17th at UHS! Camp times are as follows: 10 am to 11:30 am for pre-k through 2nd grade and 1 pm to 3 pm for 3rd through 6th graders. The Future Cheerleaders will learn cheers and a dance that will be performed Thursday, February 20th; pre-k through 2nd graders will perform during halftime of the JV game and 3rd through 6th graders will perform at halftime during the Varsity game. Cost of the camp is $50. Register by February 7th.

LEGO Challenge Club at the Warren County Public Library
2025-02-18 15:30
All are invited for LEGO Challenges that challenge creativity, skills, and LEGO building abilities.

United High School Summer 2026 Costa Rica Informational Meeting
2025-02-18 19:00
United sophomore and junior students interested in taking the trip to Costa Rica during the Summer of 2026 are invited to attend this informative meeting at United High School in the Commons area.

Country Financial Farm Update Meeting
2025-02-19 11:00 - 13:00
Please for the annual COUNTRY Financial/Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Farm Update Meeting on Wednesday, February 19th from 11am – 1pm at Meks On Main, 201 N Main Street, Monmouth.
Alyssa Stewart, Agriculture Attorney and Jake Armstrong with the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau will be joining COUNTRY Financial specialists to provide updates and information on key agricultural topics such as Estate Planning/Taxation, Farm Continuation Plans, Crop Insurance and the Farm Bureau. Lunch will be served.
Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, February 11th to (309) 734-9400, (309) 734-9403 or (309) 924-1152.

Monmouth-Roseville FFA Alumni Auction
2025-02-19 18:00
The Annual Monmouth-Roseville FFA Alumni Auction will be February 19th at the American Legion here in Monmouth. Supper will be starting at 6, with the auction to follow at 6:30! Serving Ribeyes and Pork chops cooked by the Tri-County Cattlemen’s Association. Sides by County Line Diner and Dessert by Mad Bakedd. Auctioneer is Tharp Auction Service!

Liquid Logistics: Libations and Learnings
2025-02-19 18:30 - 19:30
Join the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network and take a tour of G&M Distributors and learn about how beverages from around the world get into your glass! This is free for Young Professionals members or $5 for non-members.

Galesburg Area Vocational Center Healthcare Showcase
2025-02-20 08:30 - 12:30
All are invited to attend this Healthcare Showcase at 940 West Fremont Street in Galesburg.

A Perspective on Drugs: The Impact of Psychotropics and Street Drugs on At-Risk Youth
2025-02-20 13:00 - 15:00
The ROE 26 and 33 departments are hosting an online seminar via Zoom with Dr. Robert Foltz, PsyD. Attendees will improve their understanding on a strength-based model, The Circle of Courage, trauma, the benefits and drawbacks of common psychotropic medications, and how street drugs work and why at-risk youth are vulnerable to using them. To register, visit PDROE.NET.

Pokemon Club at the Warren County Public Library
2025-02-20 15:30
Pokèmon Club examines the animal Pokèmon is based on, their abilities and the science behind it! We also have TCG battles and trade cards!Wk 1: TCG Battles, learning how to battle and trading cards.Wk 2: STEM activities, battle free play, trading.

K-3 Family Learning Night at Harding Primary
2025-02-20 17:30 - 19:00
Join the staff at Harding Primary School for a Sweet Time in Candyland for this Kindergarten through 3rd Family Learning Night. Participate in a variety of activities and move from room to room and explore in a Candyland-style!
