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50th Annual Lenten Lay Breakfast Series
2026-02-20 06:30 - 07:45 (America/Chicago)
All are invited to the 50th Annual Lenten Lay Breakfast Series at Strom Center in Monmouth. Breakfast begins at 6:30 am followed by a program from 7:15 to 7:45 am. Host church is First United Methodist Church.

JCC Senior Nutrition: Crockpot Recipe Exchange
2026-02-20 11:00
Seniors 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to join at the Roseville Community Center for a tasty meal and then share crockpot recipe favorites. Lunch will be served at 11:00 am. On the menu: chicken fajita with green and red peppers, peas, brown rice, apricots, or potato bar. Suggested donation of $3 is asked for the meal.

9th Annual Icicle Open in Monmouth
2026-02-21 09:00 - 16:00
Join The Woodshed and Euclid Beverage for a fun and exciting day of miniature golf around Monmouth. Foursomes will compete in rounds of miniature golf at 8 different locations: The Monmouth American Legion, Meks on Main, Averys, Abner’s, Woodshed, Bijou, 1st Ave, and Danny’s. Each hole will be uniquely designed by the hosting location. Registration and check-in is from 9 to 10 am at the Legion. $50 per team. Score cards must be turned into The Woodshed by 4 pm.

Coffee Filter Snowflakes at the Discovery Depot
2026-02-21 12:30 - 14:00
Create Coffee Filter Snowflakes at the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum in Galesburg. Free with admission.

World Premiere of Endymion - Cantata by James West
2026-02-21 16:00
The World Premiere of Endymion – Cantata by James West will be held February 21, 2026, in the Dahl Chapel & Auditorium at Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois. The cantata is written for choir, orchestra, piano, and soprano solo.
This performance is free and open to the public, with no ticket sales. There will be a section of reserved seats for family, friends, and donors. For more information on the performance and support, visit
Fundraiser by Jim West : Help Bring the World Premiere of Endymion to Life

Monmouth Masonic Lodge 37 Wild Game Feed
2026-02-21 16:30
Join the Monmouth Masonic Lodge 37 at Avery’s Pub in Downtown Monmouth for a one-of-a-kind evening of great food, local tradition, and community fellowship. Enjoy venison chili, venison meatloaf, brats, turtle, mountain oysters, oyster soup, and more for a free will donation. Proceeds assist in providing scholarships, supporting local schools, and performing volunteer work throughout the local community. This event is open to the entire public. Food will be ready at 4:30 pm and served until gone.

Central Warren Firemen’s Association Taco Dinner
2026-02-21 17:00 - 19:00
Join the Central Warren Firemen’s Association at the Cameron Fire Station, 645 Railroad Street Cameron, IL 61423, for a Taco Dinner, featuring Hard Shell, Soft Shell Corn and Flour, Soft Shell Corn and Flour Fried, plus All the fixings and Tea & Lemonade. There will also be a 50/50 Raffle.

Warren County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner
2026-02-21 17:30
The Lincoln Day Dinner returns to the Monmouth American Legion. Doors open at 5:30 pm with a social hour. Tickets are $30 each and support the Warren County Republican Party. For more information, visit warrenilgop.com.

Special Olympics Galesburg Polar Plunge
2026-02-22
The Polar Plunge in Galesburg, IL for 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Lake Storey, supporting Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL). It’s a “Freezin’ for a Reason” event where participants plunge into cold water to raise funds for athletes, featuring music and fun, with registration and donation links available on the SOILL website and Facebook.
Event Details:

Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Location: Lake Storey, Galesburg, IL.
Cause: Supports Special Olympics Illinois athletes.
Features: A beach party atmosphere with a live DJ, scenery, and laughter.

How to Participate/Support:

Register to Plunge: You can sign up to take the plunge yourself.
Donate: Support a plunger or a team by donating online.
Fundraise: Raise money by getting pledges for your plunge.

Salt & Snow Art at the Discovery Depot
2026-02-22 12:30 - 14:30
Create Salt and Snow Art at the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum in Galesburg. Free with admission.

Warren County YMCA Swim Lesson Registration Open
2026-02-27
Registration is now open for swim lessons at the Warren County YMCA for all age groups for the March and April session.

50th Annual Lenten Lay Breakfast Series
2026-02-27 06:30 - 07:45
All are invited to the 50th Annual Lenten Lay Breakfast Series at Strom Center in Monmouth. Breakfast begins at 6:30 am followed by a program from 7:15 to 7:45 am. Host church is First Lutheran Church.

Education Roundtable on WRAM
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:30
WRAM is hosting an Education Roundtable featuring local K-12 administrators, state legislators, and higher education leadership teams. Topics of discussion include challenges and opportunities in education, changing demographics, funding levels, workforce demands, student loan debt, technology and artificial intelligence, safety, and more. The Education Roundtable can be heard on AM 1330/FM 95.7 WRAM, online at radiomonmouth.com, or by downloading the free WRAM mobile app.

JCC Senior Nutrition: Art of Napkin Folding
2026-02-27 11:30
Seniors 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to join at Strom Center in Monmouth for a tasty meal and then explore the art of napkin folding. Lunch will be served at 11:30 am. On the menu: shepherd’s pie with ground beef, dinner roll, mixed fruit, or potato bar. Suggested donation of $3 is asked for the meal.

JCC Senior Nutrition: Folded Creations
2026-02-27 11:30
Seniors 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to join at the Mercer County Senior Center in Aledo for a tasty meal and then enjoy a fun origami activity. Lunch will be served at 11:30 am. On the menu: shepherd’s pie with ground beef, dinner roll, mixed fruit, or potato bar. Suggested donation of $3 is asked for the meal.

Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce 107th Awards Dinner
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:00
Join the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce for their 107th Game Night themed Awards Dinner at the Warren County History Museum where Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, and Citizen of the Year will be named. Tickets are $60 and includes dinner.

Local Beekeeping Meetings & Class
2026-02-28 08:00 - 13:00
The Western Illinois Beekeepers Association will be hosting monthly meetings at the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Building in Monmouth. The first class to kick off the series will be held on Saturday, February 28th from 8 am to 1 pm. After that, meetings will take place on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 pm, which are all free and open to the public.

70th Annual Raritan Firemen's Pancake & Whole-Hog Sausage Supper
2026-02-28 16:00
The Raritan Fire Protection District invites everyone to the 70th Annual Raritan Firemen’s Pancake & Whole-Hog Sausage Supper, Saturday, February 28th!

When: Serving begins at 4:00 p.m.
Where: St. Pat’s Community Center – 1 mile east and 1.5 miles north of Raritan
Menu: All-you-can-eat pancakes, whole-hog sausage, and more
Cost: Free Will Donation

Door prizes will be awarded! Attendees are encouraged to come hungry, support local firefighters, and enjoy this classic community supper.

Raritan Firemen Pancake Supper
2026-02-28 16:00 - 19:00
All are invited to the St. Pat’s Community Center for a freewill donation Pancake Supper with the Raritan Firemen.

Warren County YMCA Father/Daughter Glitter Ball
2026-02-28 18:00 - 20:00
Create magical memories together at the Warren County YMCA during the Father/Daughter Glitter Ball. Registration can be done online, in-person, or at the door. Cost is $30 per chaperone and child, $5 for each additional child, and $10 for each additional chaperone. Cost increases to $40 per chaperone and child at the door. Early photos by Shyvel will be from 4:30 to 6 pm in the Fitness Studio at the YMCA, with entry and exit from the far door outside the Y east of the building. Plus, enjoy prizes, food, crafts, and dancing.

Recharge Your Future Youth Business Expo Application Deadline
2026-03-01
Recharge Teen Center and ISO Threads are teaming up to host the next Recharge Your Future Youth Business Expo. Applications are due by March 1st to the Recharge Teen Center. Youth in 4th grade through the age of 19 are encouraged to participate by creating a business plan, advertising a product, and selling that creation. The event will be held June 6th.

Warren County YMCA Rookies Spring Soccer Registration Open
2026-03-01
Registration is now open for Rookies Soccer at the Warren County YMCA. This 7-week learn how to play program is for pre-k through kindergarten students. Practices will be held on Monday afternoon 4:30 to 5:30 pm at the Warren County YMCA beginning March 30th.

Adult Mental Health First Aid
2026-03-01 08:00 - 15:30
This training is offered in a blended format where participants will be required to complete two hours of online work before the in-person training at the Regional Office of Education 33 location at 932 Harrison Street in Galesburg. Class will cover anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions. Registration is $50, which can be done online at pdroe.net.

ROWVA FFA Toy Show
2026-03-01 09:00 - 14:00
Join the ROWVA FFA for their Toy Show in the ROWVA High School Gym, located at 346 East ROVA Drive in Oneida. There will be a raffle of a personalized Leapold bench and a kiddie tractor pull. Food will be served by the ROWVA FFA Alumni. For more information, contact Elise Main at emain@rowva.k12.il.us or Ryker Ewing at rewing@rowva.k12.il.us.

Monmouth American Legion Soup Supper
2026-03-02 17:00 - 18:30
Serving chili, taco soup, chicken and noodles, and grilled cheese 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.

Rules of the Road Trucking Seminar in Aledo
2026-03-04 10:00 - 12:00
A two-hour Rules of the Road Seminar, hosted by the Illinois Farm Bureau, will take place at the Aledo Fire Protection District. This seminar will focus on transportation laws and regulations as they pertain to the agriculture industry. Rules of the Road seminars are open to all Illinois Farm Bureau members and are free to attend. To pre-register, call the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau at 309-734-9401.

Country Financial Farm Panel Discussion & Luncheon
2026-03-05 11:00
Join Country Financial Agents Rachael Gipe, Sally Waddell, Tiffany Cole, and Ben Olson as they host a Farm Panel Discussion and Luncheon at the St. Pat’s Community Center outside Raritan. Panelists Will Zimmerman, Garrett Lenz, and Alyssa Stewart will discuss grain handling, bin maintenance, and safety, provide an FSA update, estate planning, taxation, and farm continuation plans. A prime rib lunch will follow.

Shootin' Hoops and Smilin'
2026-03-05 17:00
The Galesburg Silver Streaks Special Olympics Team will be taking on Galesburg Junior/Senior High School Staff inside Thiel Gym. Doors open at 5 pm. Game starts at 5:30 pm. Plus, there will be a free meal from 5 to 6 pm, a Transition Fair from 5 to 6:30 pm, a 50/50 raffle, auction, and more! All proceeds will benefit the Silver Streaks Special Olympics Teams.

50th Annual Lenten Lay Breakfast Series
2026-03-06 06:30 - 07:45
All are invited to the 50th Annual Lenten Lay Breakfast Series at Strom Center in Monmouth. Breakfast begins at 6:30 am followed by a program from 7:15 to 7:45 am. Host church is United Presbyterian Church.

JCC Senior Nutrition: Dine & Design Clay Creations
2026-03-06 11:00
Those 60 and older in Henderson Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to join for a delicious meal and create with clay at the Roseville Community Center. Lunch will be served at 11 am. On the menu: beef stroganoff, peas, carrots, pears, or a potato bar option. A suggested donation of $3.00 is appreciated for the meal.
