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Berwick Days
2023-05-13
Pancake and sausage breakfast served at 7 am. Car and tractor show with a parade at 1 pm. Flea market. Homemade ice cream. Lunch will be available at the church.

United States Postal Service Letter Carriers' Food Drive
2023-05-13
Feel free to leave non-perishable food donations in a bag by your mailbox and your Letter Carrier will deliver it to a local food bank.

Lakeside Nature Center Free Nature Program
2023-05-13 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Geared toward families and children. All ages are welcome! Dress for outdoor activities and stop by anytime between 9:30 am to 11 am. This session will focus on Spring Gardening.

Little Sprouts at the Lakeside Nature Center
2023-05-13 11:00 - 12:00
Explore, discover, and create with your child during hands-on, nature-based activities. This session will focus on Backyard Adventures. Geared toward 2-5 year olds. Cost is $5 per child (with guardian).

Nature Center Volunteer Clean Up
2023-05-13 11:00 - 13:00
Help maintain the Lakeside Nature Center natural area and get volunteer hours for school or organizations!

Kirkwood Fire Dept Cookout
2023-05-13 11:00 - 13:00
Come out for a delicious pork chop or ribeye sandwich Saturday May 13 from 11am-1pm at the Kirkwood Fire Station!Ribeye $8Ribeye Meal $11 (Includes chips and pop)Porkchop $6Porkchop Meal $9 (Includes chips and pop)Pop $1Chips $1Porkchop and Ribeye Meal $20 (Includes a bag of chips and 1 pop)

Karla Kares Mother's Day Brunch
2023-05-14 12:00
Let every mother feel special at the Karla Kares Mother’s Day Brunch at Meks on Main, 201 North Main Street in Monmouth. 2 pieces of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn or green beans, and a dessert. Served by your child(ren). Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by contacting Karla at 309-299-5324.

Nathan Cowan at the Sandburg Songbag Concert Series
2023-05-14 14:00
The 2023 Carl Sandburg Songbag Concert Series continues Sunday, May 14, with singer, songwriter and guitarist Nathan Cowan performing at the Carl Sandburg State Historic Site in Galesburg. The performance will be in the Sandburg site’s barn at 313 E. Third St. in Galesburg. The show will begin at 2 p.m., with a break for refreshments at 3 p.m. A donation of $5 per person is appreciated to help offset the cost of the performance.
Upcoming scheduled performances include:

• June 11: Edutainer Barry Cloyd presents Carl Sandburg – Poet of the People
• Oct. 8: Folk musician Mark Dvorak
• Nov. 12: Folk, bluegrass, and Americana artists the Dance Hall Doves

ROE #33 Opportunity Fair
2023-05-16 17:00 - 19:30
Learn about exciting careers in the field of education in Warren and Henderson Counties including educator openings, education pathways, paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, bus drivers, and more. Event will be held at Meks on Main in Monmouth.

Monmouth-Roseville 7th Grade Orientation
2023-05-16 17:30
Orientation night is for all current 6th grade students and families in the Monmouth-Roseville School District. All will report to the Junior High Gym in Roseville for important information and announcements, plus a tour of the building.

Monmouth-Roseville High School Cheerleading Try-Outs
2023-05-17 - 2023-05-20
Cheer try-outs will be held May 17, 18, and 19 from 6 pm to 8pm and then May 20th at 8:30 am in the M-RHS gym. This is open to all incoming Freshmen to Seniors boys and girls.

Warren County YMCA Co-Ed T-Ball
2023-05-17
Youth athlete must be in or going into Pre-K or 3-4 year olds. League begins Saturday, May 20th with a clinic from 3-4pm. Late registration deadline is May 27th. Cost is $50 for members and $70 for non-members. Games will be played on Mondays beginning June 5th at the Warren County YMCA Fields.

Stuff the Pantry at Hy-Vee on Henderson St
2023-05-18 10:00 - 14:00
Join members of the community and WMOI/WRAM for the annual Stuff the Pantry at the Hy-Vee on Henderson in Galesburg. Proceeds and food donations benefit the FISH Food Pantry.

Monmouth Associates Luncheon
2023-05-18 12:00
Musings of a Faculty Brat. Over 65 years, Professor Doug Rankin has experienced generations of change on the Monmouth College campus. Hear his stories of life at the College from the late 1950s to the present. Event will be at Meks on Main, 201 North Main Street in Monmouth. Tickets are $15.

Warren County YMCA Co-Ed Big-K Baseball
2023-05-19
Youth athletes must be going into Kindergarten, up to 2nd graders or are 5-7 year olds. League begins Saturday, May 20th with a clinic from 4:15 to 5:30pm. Cost is $50 for members and $70 for non-members. Games will be played on Tuesdays beginning June 6th at the Warren County YMCA Baseball Field.

3rd Annual Spring City Wide Sales Throughout Monmouth
2023-05-19 - 2023-05-20
All families, clubs, churches, businesses, and organizations are invited and encouraged to participate in the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual Spring City Wide Sales. Register your sale free of charge at the Chamber or by calling 309-734-3181 to be placed on the paper map. Maps will be available to pick up at all registered sale locations and all local gas stations. Times are 8 am to 8 pm of Friday May 19th and 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday May 20th.

Stuff the Pantry at Hy-Vee on Henderson St.
2023-05-19 10:00 - 14:00

Raritan State Bank Cookout
2023-05-19 11:00 - 13:00
Held at the Raritan State Bank Pavillion.

Natalie Jackson: Straight, No Chaser
2023-05-19 17:00 - 19:00
Meet Natalie Jackson during a gallery reception at the Buchanan Center for the Arts. This event is free and open to the public.

Spring 2023 Grief Camp
2023-05-20 09:00 - 15:00
This camp is offered at no charge for children ages 5 through 18. The event will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 101 North Prairie Street in Galesburg. For more information or an application, contact Doug Gibb at 309-342-3007.

Sketch & Sip at the BCA
2023-05-20 14:00 - 16:00
Join Rebecca Quick as she makes an afternoon of art fun! Sketch and sip from 2pm-4pm, Saturday May 20, in the BCA classroom. Participants will learn different pattern techniques to create their own zentangles. Enjoy a glass of wine as you learn peaceful artmaking methods. Participants must be 21 years or older. Class fee is included with your BCA membership. Non-members $10. Scholarships are available. Call 309-734-3033 to reserve your spot today.

Galesburg Parks & Rec Fishing Derby
2023-05-21 13:00 - 15:00
The annual Youth Fishing Derby at Lincoln Park in Galesburg is a free event for families and children ages 3-15. Prizes will be given. Mobile Playground Truck will be on hand from noon to 3 pm.

Maple City Antique Tractor Assoc. All Member Meeting
2023-05-21 17:00
At the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Building, 1000 North Main in Monmouth. Bring finger food.

Spring Fling at Courtyard Estates of Monmouth
2023-05-22 - 2023-05-26
Staff and tenant appreciation week at Courtyard! Monday will kickoff with a Kindness Tree and lemonade and cookies. Tuesday is baseball spirit day. Wednesday an ice cream social and Oldies Dance Party. Thursday is crazy hair day and dress up day. Friday is BINGO day! All family and friends are welcome to stop by!

MEDFORCE Training
2023-05-22 17:00
The Oquawka Fire Protection District will have MEDFORCE on site at the city track in Oquawka on North 8th Street to go over Landing Zone Training for area departments and EMS. The public is welcome to observe, however, are asked to park on the outskirts of the track to keep a safe distance and not to interfere with the training.

Stronghurst Farmers Market
2023-05-22 17:00 - 19:00
On Broadway Street in Stronghurst. Follow Stronghurst Farmers Market on Facebook.

2023 Local Elected Official Luncheon
2023-05-23 11:30 - 13:00
This panel event at the Lake Storey Pavilion with the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce is focused on local legislative updates and future plans in the community. Tickets NOW AVAILABLE and include catered lunch by a local Chamber member.

Panelist include:
Mayor of City of Galesburg, Peter Schwartzman
Chair of the Knox County Board, Jared Hawkinson
President of CUSD #205 School Board, Rod Scherpe

Roundtable time afterwards with various board members and council members.

Submit your anonymous questions for the panelists here: https://bit.ly/3V8kGac.

Honor Guard Schedule
2023-05-24 08:00 - 17:00
10:15 at the Gerlaw Cemetery, 10:40 at Mosher Cemetery, 11:00 Memorial Park Cemetery, 11:15 Monmouth Cemetery, 11:30 Catholic St. Mary’s Cemetery, noon Lenox Cemetery, 12:15 Cameron Cemetery, 1:00 Ellison Cemetery, 1:30 Kirkwood Cemetery, 2:00 Oquawka Cemetery, 2:45 Little York Cemetery, and 3:00 Cedar Creek Cemetery. Local Boy and Girl Scout Troops will be placing flags at the cemeteries.

Relay for Life Cookout at Midwest Bank in Monmouth
2023-05-25 11:00 - 13:00
Proceeds benefit Warren-Henderson Relay for Life.

Karla Kares BINGO Night
2023-05-25 18:00
Join in the fun for BINGO at Meks on Main in Monmouth. $3 tacos will also be available.
