On March 1st the Church Women United of Monmouth and Vicinity will have their World Day of Prayer at 1:30 p.m. at the Gerlaw Christian Church.  The Theme is “Bear With One Another in Love” and written by Christian Women of Palestine.  Scripture comes from John 15:12, 13 and 17, also Ephesians 4:1-7.

The Oquawka Toy Drive will be hosting their annual Trivia Night at Mama's Place for all to attend. Doors open at 5 pm. Trivia will start at 6 pm. $10 per person and a maximum of 10 people per team. The evening will also have a bake sale, silent auction, and door prizes. RSVP's are […]

Join for a fundraising event, benefitting Jamieson Community Center, at Abner's in Downtown Monmouth. Guest bartenders for the night include Robin Scanlan, Kathleen Lee, Lana Stewart, Rachel Kunkle, Jared Kunkle, Chris Wollbrink, Kassie Wollbrink, and Michelle Reyburn.

Join Special Olympics Illinois-Region F at Bally's Quad Cities Casino & Hotel for the annual Polar Plunge! Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. with the Plunge following at 2 p.m. Visit www.plungeillinois.com to sign up today and start collecting donations to support local Special Olympics athletes! Email jdavis@soill.org for more information.

Kindergarten through 6th graders are invited to participate in a 6-week CO-ED volleyball clinic in the Warren County YMCA Gym. Clinics will be held Saturday mornings March 23rd through May 4th. Cost is $55 for members and $75 for non-members.

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

RSVP to Connie Frakes at connie.frakes@mbwi.com or calling 309-734-2265 by February 27th to attend. Event is held at the Monmouth County Club with registration beginning at 8:30 am, opening remarks from Midwest bank CEO Chris Gavin at 9 am, them hear from panelists Lauren Lurkins, Mike Downey, Lindsay Mitchell, David Zimmerman, and Fred Below, and […]

Learn communication strategies, how to choose a Trustee or Executor, and how to deal with conflict with the University of Illinois Extension during a Farm Succession Planning seminar at the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau in Monmouth.

McDonough County ESDA in partnership with the NWS US National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois will be hosting the annual Skywarn Weather Spotter Training on March 5th at the Macomb 4H Center, 3028 West Jackson Street, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The Orpheum Theatre and Crossroads Cultural Connections present Skerryvore, with special guests BLACK HAWK PIPER & DRUM BAND OF THE QUAD CITIES and CASSIE & MAGGIE. Tickets can be purchased online at galesburgorpheum.org with separate tickets available for purchase for an exclusive whisky tasting at 5:30 pm, prior to the concert at 7 pm.

Area adults, join to make adorable leprechaun gnome door hangers, perfect in time for St. Paddy's Day at the Warren County Public Library in Downtown Monmouth.

All are invited to gather at Strom Center in Monmouth for the Lenten Lay Breakfast series with breakfast at 6:30 am and a program following from 7:15 to 7:45 am. Host church is First Lutheran Church.

The Barn at Fairview Acres will be hosting an awesome night of trivia! Be prepared for any & all trivia categories. Cost is $120 per table up to 10. Registration & food at 5:30pm with trivia starting at 6:30pm. Serving macho nachos and various sweets. For more information or to register your team, please call Family […]

Huff Athletic Center, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL Check in opens at 8:00am Games begin at 9:00am Double elimination Brackets capped at 12 teams per age group $80/team (4 players per team) Medals awarded to 1st place teams 5 Girls age groups - 3rd/4th, 5th, 6th, 7th/8th, HS 6 Boys age groups - 3rd/4th, 5th, 6th, […]

Serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, and drinks. All proceeds will be used to purchase a jaws of life and other rescue tools for the department.

All are invited for the Friends of the Warren County Public Library Book Sale on Saturday, March 9, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM at 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Freewill donations accepted.

Join the Galesburg Parks & Rec at the Lakeside Nature Center and follow the Maple Sugaring Station as their Naturalist walks you through the sap to syrup process. This is a free program for all ages!

Members will be displaying:  model tractors from their early farming years, antique farm toys, and other toys of years gone by. Come see Farm History in scale models, plus other toys.  Hamburger Fry Lunch from the American Legion will be available.  Free Admittance.  Sponsored by Maple City Antique Tractor Association.  Contact person:  Curt Shimmin 309-255-5923.

Join the Galesburg Parks & Rec for this preschool-age nature program. Topic for the hour will be 'Cozy in Nature' with an indoor picnic and camping, while talking about favorite animals and a fun craft. Cost if $5 per child with a caretaker.

On view in the BCA Gallery March 5-April 26, 2024, Town & Country Art Show features 6-12th grade artwork of Henderson, Henry, Mercer, and Warren Counties students. Gallery reception is 2-4pm Saturday, March 9. Awards will be presented at 3pm.

Serving corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, bread, desserts, and drinks. Hot dogs also available for children. Free will donation. Carry-out available.

Rookies soccer is available for pre-k through 1st graders and then age groups for 2nd and 3rd graders and 4th through 5th graders at the Warren County YMCA. Register online at warrencountyymca.org.

A Storm Spotter Training opportunity will be held at the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau, 1000 North Main Street, for anyone interested in learning more on severe weather hazards including thunderstorms and tornadoes, general structure and movement of severe thunderstorms, identification of important storm features, and safety concerns. Training is provided by representative from the National Weather […]

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Knox County Right to Life will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1372 W. Fremont St., Galesburg, IL.  The meeting will include education and letter writing.

Blood drive sponsored by OSF Holy Family Medical Center. Held in the Wellness Classroom, please use the REhab & Specialty Clinics North Entrance. To schedule, contact Tiffany Greathouse at 309-734-1405 or email tiffany.m.greathouse@osfhealthcare.org. By donating you can have a choice of a gift card, planting trees in a U.S. forest, or bonus points to store.