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Yoga Happy Hour
2024-04-03, 2024-04-10, 2024-04-17
Warren County YMCA and Monmouth Country Club members are invited to join for a fun 5 week beginner yoga class, held on Wednesday at the Country Club. Register at the Warren County YMCA. Classes will be held Wednesday evenings through April 24th from 5 to 6 pm.

Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Young Leaders Event
2024-04-03 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Those 18 to 35 years of age, passionate about agriculture, and looking for leadership and personal development opportunities are invited to join at Alfano’s in Monmouth to learn more.

Monmouth College Chorale Spaghetti Dinner
2024-04-05 17:00 - 19:00
All are invited to attend the spaghetti dinner at the Faith United Presbyterian Church, 200 South 8th Street in Monmouth. Tickets sold at the door, $5 for students or $10 for adults.

Spring Swim Camp in Galesburg
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-07
For ages 9 and older. Session 1: freestyle technique, Session 2: fast turns and finishes on Saturday, April 6th. Session 3: breaststroke technique, Session 4: the essentials on Sunday, April 7th.

58th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day
2024-04-06 07:00 - 13:00
Join the Monmouth Kiwanis Club for their 58th Annual Pancake Day at the Monmouth American Legion for all you can eat pancakes and sausage. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. Fresh whole hog sausage will also be available for $4 per pound. Drive-thru service available behind the Legion.

Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History Program
2024-04-06 13:00
This free one-hour public program will start at 1 p.m. in the Steeple Building Museum, located at 103 North Bishop Hill Street in Bishop Hill, Illinois. For more details, please call the BHHA at 309 927-3899, or email bhha@mymctc.net, or visit www.bishophillheritage.org.

Warren-Henderson Relay for Life Trivia Night
2024-04-06 17:00
Grab your friends and favorite snacks for a night of trivia hosted by the Relay for Life of Warren-Henderson County. Doors open at 5 pm with trivia starting at 6 pm at Meks on Main in Monmouth. Mulligans and doublers available for an additional cost. Plus, there will be a cash bar, silent auctions, and 50/50. Cost is $120 for a table of 10 people. Email Donna Lovdahl at kadinlov@gmail.com to reserve your table.

Mary's Bucket List Music Trivia Night
2024-04-06 17:00 - 22:00
The Trivia Night will be held at the Cedar Creek Hall in Galesburg. Mary was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in September 2023. Those that know Mary and Mark know that they are huge trivia lovers and some of the sweetest people you will ever meet. They are always willing to help and donate their time and talents whenever asked. Let’s all come together for a fun night of music trivia and show them “that’s what friends are for” Proceeds from this fundraising event will be for Mary to use enjoying things off of her bucket list.

Solar Eclipse Party
2024-04-08 12:30 - 15:00
Join the Galesburg Parks & Rec at the Lakeside Nature Center for a Solar Eclipse Party. Create DIY eclipse viewers, while learning some solar fun facts! The near total eclipse will occur from 2 pm to 2:10 pm. $5 per person, or bring a lawn chair and join just the viewing for free!

West Central Preschool Screenings
2024-04-11 13:00 - 17:00
The West Central School District will be conducting Preschool screenings at the Elementary, 1514 US Highway 34, Biggsville. Children must be at least 3 years old by screening date. Please bring the child’s birth certificate, proof of household income, most up to date physical, proof of dental exam, and proof of immunization record. Schedule an appointment by calling Jamie Shultz at 309-627-2371.

Living Light Church Easter Egg Hunt
2024-04-13 10:00 - 13:00
Hop on over to Living Light Church, 275 South Meadow in Roseville for their free Easter Egg Hunt for ages 0 to 14. A free lunch will also be provided.

ICS Growing Together Auction
2024-04-13 17:00
Save the date!
ICS Auction 2024 will be held April 13, 2024.
Details to follow.

Heartache Tonight: A Tribute to the Eagles
2024-04-13 19:30
Join for a night featuring all the Eagles greatest hits at The Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg. Tickets can be purchased online at galesburgorpheum.org.

Warren County Health Department Discounted Labs
2024-04-15 - 2024-04-25
$75 lab fee includes a full lipid panel, hemoglobin A1c, comprehensive metabolic panel, and complete blood count. PSA screenings available for $30, Vitamin D for $40, and Vitamin B12 for $20. Lab work is by appointment only. Call 309-734-1314, ext. 3 to schedule.

Maple Leaf Community Concert Series: ABBAFab
2024-04-16 19:00
The Ultimate ABBA Tribute With the new resurgence of the ‘70s, portrayed in part by the hugely popular live musical production and now the world wide release of “Mamma Mia” – ​ the music of ABBA is finding its way back into the hearts of those who lived it then and taking over the hearts of those who are experiencing it for the first time now. ABBAFab promises to continue the momentum by performing the group’s greatest hits in full ABBA fashion and flair. Held inside Dahl Chapel and Auditorium on the Monmouth College campus. Individual and membership tickets can be purchased locally at the Buchanan Center for the Arts or at the door the night of.

Downtown Galesburg Community Partnership Annual Meeting
2024-04-17 17:30 - 19:30
All are invited to attend and learn more about the Galesburg Community Partnership program at the Galesburg Community Art Center, 349 E Main Street.

Hands Around the Courthouse in Monmouth
2024-04-18 14:00
The Blue Ribbon Task Force invites you to join us in supporting Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness at Hands Around the Courthouse in Warren County on April 18th at 2pm. The event will be held at Pattee Plaza, 115 W. Broadway, Monmouth

United Elementary Preschool Screenings at United West
2024-04-18 15:45 - 18:30
Screening requirements include the child being at least 3 years old, submitting a government issued birth certificate, and the child must be potty trained to attend preschool. Birth to 3 screenings are also available. Children may screen at either school. Dates are April 18th at United West and April 23rd at United North from 3:45 to 6:30 pm by appointment. Call United West at 309-734-8513 or United North at 309-482-3332.

Chicago Farmer & the Fieldnotes
2024-04-19 19:30
A night of music at The Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg. Tickets can be purchased online at galesburgorpheum.org. The son of a small-town farming community, Cody Diekhoff logged plenty of highway and stage time under the name Chicago Farmer before settling in the city in 2003. Profoundly inspired by fellow Midwesterner John Prine, he’s a working-class folk musician to his core.

Recharge Teen Center Rummage Sale
2024-04-20 08:00 - 12:00
Located at 213 South Main Street in Monmouth.

Kirkwood Fire Department Cookout
2024-04-20 11:00 - 13:00
Kirkwood Fire will be grilling porkchops and ribeye’s at the Fire Station. Any orders of 10 or more may be ordered ahead by calling or texting 309-371-8588 no later than 9:30 the day of.

Wild Boar to Baconfest: Pigs in History and Popular Culture
2024-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Steeple Building Museum, 103 North Bishop Hill Street, Bishop Hill, IL, 61419, United States
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the Bishop Hill Heritage Association is hosting Wild Boar to Baconfest: Pigs in History and Popular Culture program provided by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speaker Bureau. In this lecture, author Cynthia Clampitt presents the history of pigs and pork to examine the impact these animals had worldwide. Clampitt will focus on the Midwest, including why poet Carl Sandburg would call Chicago “Hog Butcher for the World.
Cynthia Clampitt has been writing and talking about food history for thirty years and has authored two books of food history. Her free one-hour public program will start at 1 p.m. in the Steeple Building Museum, located at 103 North Bishop Hill Street in Bishop Hill, Illinois. For more details, please call the BHHA at 309 927-3899, or email bhha@mymctc.net, or visit www.bishophillheritage.org.

WIAR Annual Furry Friends Fundraiser
2024-04-20 17:00
The Annual Furry Friends Fundraiser is coming up in April. It will be on Saturday April 20th, 2024, at the American Legion. Entertainment will be provided by GSC Acoustic and T.M. Gee. Donations for our silent and live auctions are welcomed. This could be basket/item donations, products, gift certificates or cash to help with the cost of this fundraiser. Monetary donations can be mailed to WIAR at 300 West Harlem Ave. Suite 5, Monmouth IL 61462. Baskets or item donations can be dropped off at that location as well or picked up. Please call at 309-715-7109. Doors open at 4 pm. Admission is $5.

17th Annual Thrive Spring Break Auction
2024-04-20 17:30
Join for a fun filled night of celebrating and raising support for community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funds raised will go towards the creation of a recreation space which will include a walking path with benches, sensory elements and swings. Evening will include Live and silent auction, lucky ticket basket, cash raffle, games and dinner by Big Catz BBQ – all while in the theme of Paradise! On Saturday April 20th at The Vault in Galesburg. Doors open at 5:30pm. Tickets are $35 a person or $315 for a table. For tickets, donations, learn about sponsorships or additional information, visit thriveGalesburg.org or contact Dylana Larson at dlarson@thrivegalesburg.org or 309-344-2600 ext. 204

Costa Catholic Academy 66th Annual Chicken Dinner
2024-04-21 11:00 - 18:00
The Costa Community Association invites you to join them for their annual Chicken Dinner at Costa Catholic Academy, 2726 Costa Drive in Galesburg. Serving golden fried or grilled chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, applesauce or cole slaw, roll and butter, and desserts. Prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under.

Youth Swim Lessons at the Warren County YMCA
2024-04-23
Private and semi-private swim lessons are available for children 3 years old and up. For more information, please email ben@warrencountyymca.org or visit warrencountyymca.org.

Paint the Field Red
2024-04-23
All are invited to Paint the Field Red and wear red in support of the Carl Sandburg College Chargers. Baseball will take on Illinois Valley at 2 pm and 4:30 pm as Softball will take on Black Hawk at 3 pm and 5 pm. Admission is free, plus there will be free hot dogs, chips, soda, giveaways, and lawn games.

United Elementary Preschool Screenings at United North
2024-04-23 15:45 - 18:30
