Bacon, Bourbon, and Brews

Come celebrate another Make it Monmouth by making bacon in the Maple City. Several downtown businesses will have specials, giveaways, games, discounts, entertainment, and of course bacon!

Galesburg Parks & Rec ‘Creature Feature: Owls’

Free nature program open to everyone in the public at the Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 South Lake Storey Road in Galesburg. Activities are geared toward families and children, but all ages are welcome. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. Dress for outdoor adventures! Learn the basics of fishing! Limited poles are available, so bring your […]

Alexis Farmer’s Market

Every Tuesday from May  through Oct 4:00-6:30 In the Alexis Park Rain or Shine Vendors take Cash or Checks. Some Use Square Has a Variety of Crafters with their Own Unique Style The only market where you’ll find Amish Baked Goods from Lee’s Bakery Plus many Other Vendors

Knox County Right to Life Meeting

The meeting will be held at the First Baptist Church in Galesburg on the corner of South Cherry and Tompkins. Use the Tompkins Street entrance. The meeting will also include education and letter writing.

BINGO at the Oquawka Senior Center

Each person is allowed up to 4 cards free and each additional card is 25 cents each. Refreshments will be served during the afternoon. Feel free to bring your own lunch to enjoy beforehand at 12:15.

Warren County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Held at the WCHD, 240 South Main Street in Monmouth. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will all be available. Appointments must be scheduled prior to receiving  vaccine by calling 309-734-0823 during regular business hours.

Warren County TRIAD Meeting

Strom Center Director Carol McCrery will be the October TRIAD Meeting speaker to inform participants about Medicare and Medicare D. The meeting will be held at Strom Center in Monmouth.

Knox-Warren Transition Planning Committee Agency Fair

The Knox-Warren Transition Planning Committee agency fair will be held at the Monmouth-Roseville High School in the Library/Media Center on October 14th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m for parents of students with disabilities.

Discovery Depot Boos and Brews

Come enjoy a night out with beer and wine tastings at the Iron Spike, 150 East Simmons Street in Galesburg. Be sure to tip your favorite bartender as there will be a competition going on as well as raffles and auction items. Advance tickets are $25 and includes beer and wine samples.

2021 National Cornhusking Contest

The 2021 Oakley Corn Festival will be held the third weekend in October (10-15 thru 10-17) and includes Saturday night entertainment and on Sunday the National Cornhusking Championship. More information at Cornhusking.com

Friday Night Fever Dance

The Historic Ellisville Restoration Organization (H.E.R.O.) is inviting the public to attend the Friday Night Fever dance upstairs at the Ellisville Opera House on Main St., Ellisville IL, Friday, October 15 from 7:45 to 10:00 p.m.  Hustle dance lessons will precede the main event from 7:00 to 7:45 pm. by Jon Young of Young Dance, […]

100Km Scenic Bicycle Ride

Come join us Saturday, October 16 beginning at 7 a.m. for a 100Km scenic ride along the beautiful Spoon River from Ellisville to Bernadotte, IL in North Fulton, County, IL. This is an at your own pace ride, not a race. No prizes will be offered. The ride is 70% gravel, so a gravel or […]

Warren County Public Library Book Sale

Book Sale Friends of the Warren County Public Library Saturday, October 16 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 62 Public Square, Monmouth Freewill donations accepted

Strom Center Potluck

Just bring a dish to pass at the last potluck of this year at the Monmouth Strom Center. BINGO will be enjoyed following the meal.