Events

All are invited to the Galesburg Public Library, 264 West Main Street, for an Autism Awareness Event. Enjoy an evening of food and drinks, activities, and giveaways, plus community resources and information.

Everyone is invited into the woods as Prairie Players presents, Farce of Nature. This frantic, Southern-fried comedy written by Jones Hope Wooten and directed by Mary Ellen Millem is about the struggling Wilburn family at their Arkansas fishing lodge, the Reel 'Em Inn. Performances are Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 P.M. […]

Join Sandburg for a day trip to the Art Institute of Chicago. Cost is $45, which includes the $40 bus ticket and $5 admin fee, museum admission isn't included and must be obtained separately. Bus will leave from the E Parking Lot on the Sandburg campus in Galesburg. For more information, contact Sandburg at 309-345-3501.

Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to the Roseville Community Center for a tasty meal, which will be served at 11:00 am, and then challenge your brain with puzzles or create a custom bookmark. On the menu: chicken alfredo, broccoli, cauliflower, and fruit cocktail, or potato bar. A suggested […]

Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to Strom Center in Monmouth for a tasty meal, which will be served at 11:30 am, and then create cheerful flowers during a hands-on activity. On the menu: chicken alfredo, broccoli, cauliflower, and fruit cocktail, or potato bar. A suggested donation of $3 […]

All are invited for the Immaculate Conception School Holy Smokes BBQ, Drive Thru Only at 115 North B Street, featuring Eddie B's pulled pork, plus baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread, and chips. Meals are $10.

All are invited to the Warren County Public Library in Downtown Monmouth to help assemble LEGO flower care packages to encourage NICU families walking through a heavy season. For more information, follow along on Instagram @lovingwithlego.

High school or college students interested in pharmacy or rural healthcare are invited to join the UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy's free Rural Pharmacy Camp at Sandburg College in Galesburg. For more information, call 815-395-5749 or email khicks@uic.edu.

All are invited to Rainbow Riders, 822 200th Avenue in Monmouth, to meet the incredible therapy horses, visit the farm, learn more about the therapeutic riding program, and enjoy a fun-filled day for all ages! Food will be available for purchase.

Join the Heritage Bible Church, 302 East Broadway in Monmouth, for their drive-thru only Spring Indian Taco Supper. For a $9 donation, you will receive a plate size taco and ice cream.

Join Representative Dan Swanson, Seminary Village, and The Kensington for a Veteran Senior Fair on Wednesday, April 29th, 9AM to 12PM at the Vault, 185 S. Kellogg Street, Galesburg. The Carriage House is providing a free Continental Breakfast. The Illinois Lions Club Hearing and Screening Bus will be available to provide services. Loren's Barbershop and […]

Real Cost of Homeownership workshops, presented by Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois, will be held Wednesday, April 29 at 10:00 a.m. at Jamieson Community Center, 1025 S. 2nd St., Monmouth. There is no cost to attend. To reserve a spot, call 309-734-4251 or visit www.jamiesoncommunitycenter.org/housingprogram. Workshop attendance is the first step in qualifying […]

Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to the Mercer County Senior Center in Aledo for a tasty meal, which will be served at 11:30 am, and then create your own May Day basket. On the menu: corn chowder with shredded chicken, corn and potatoes, garlic toast, and applesauce, or […]

Thousands of used books will fly off the tables and onto home shelves at the Friends of the Galesburg Public Library Book Sale, May 1 - 3, 2026 in the library's Community Room, 264 West Main Street, Galesburg. The Friends Preview Sale, Friday, May 1, from 3 to 7 p.m. is an exclusive sale for […]

All women of Warren County are invited to Church Women United World Day of Prayer on Friday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church (handicapped accessible), 221 East Broadway, Monmouth.  The country focus is Nigeria, with the theme, "I Will Give You Rest; Come"  Matthew 11:28-30.  Come and bring a friend.  […]

Kicking off on Friday, May 1, 2026, Park N’ Cruise will surround Chandler Park to offer a lively gathering place filled with unique rides and hometown pride. The season opener will feature entertainment by M&S Light and Sound from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., setting the tone for a summer-long community celebration. This season’s dates […]

The Turning Point Child Advocacy Center is hosting a 'Fore The Roses' Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Lake Bracken County Club. Cost is $400 per foursome team. All golfers must be registered by April 13th to play. Golf will start at 11 am. Following the event, a Kentucky Derby After Party begins at 5 pm.

Join the Royal Arch Masons Charitable Foundation at Mama's Place, located at 1002 7th Street in Oquawka, for a Wild Game Feed benefitting autism. Food will begin at noon and is $10 per plate. Plus, enjoy raffles, duck derby, and a silent auction from 11 am to 4 pm. For questions or donations, contact Tammy […]

Join Rebecca Quick at the Warren County YMCA in the AP room from12-2pm on Saturday, May 2. Participants will create their own version of a large dahlia flower. What better way to celebrate the start of May?!? This class is FREE and meant for participants of all ages. To reserve a spot in class, please […]

Golden Manes of Valor, a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization provides equine and non-equine therapeutic activities for veterans, first responders, seniors, children, and individuals with special needs, will be hosting an Open House and Fundraising event at Sandbur Ranch, 2520 County Highway 3, Oquawka, IL. Everyone is welcome to attend the free event to meet […]

Items should be placed at the curb for collection the night before regular pick up days.

Serving chili, spinach bisque, loaded potato, chicken and noodles, and sloppy joe sandwiches. All you can eat soups and sandwich, not dessert. Meals for Adults are $9 and Children are $3. Each meal comes with one dessert, drinks, and great friends to visit with. 50/50 raffle drawing at 6 pm.

Join the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce for a Cinco De Mayo Chamber Cheers event at El Toro Mexican Restaurant, 1201 West Broadway in Monmouth. Enjoy free entry, networking, fun, and giveaways.