The day will begin with a screening of A Christmas Story at 9:30 am. Then join for games, entertainment, Christmas carols, a gift exchange, goodies, and a drawing for a throw blanket woven by Patty Schwass. This event is free.

Join us for our Second Annual Fa La Holiday Party! This event is meant to bring community members of all ages (though must be 21) together to celebrate the holiday season. Come for some or all of the stops. Registration is from 4:30-5:30 at Jimmy's Pizza. We will give you your drink tickets, let you […]

The Knox County YMCA and Ascent Church are teaming up for this annual event! Drop off your children at the Knox County YMCA Family Branch location, or come as a family, for a fun-filled night with pizza, hot cocoa, cookies, Santa, inflatables, holiday crafts, games, and more! This is for children aged 4 to 12 […]

Join Santa for a breakfast buffet!

Freedom Ride Animal Rescue will host a free microchipping clinic and online registration for pets at Pet Supplies Plus in Galesburg.

The Henderson County Fari Queens, along with committee members, will be wrapping Christmas gifts for a freewill donation at the Stronghurst United Methodist Church beginning at 2 pm.

Children ages 3 to 12 are welcome to join Karla Wallace's second annual toy giveaway at Meks on Main in Monmouth. Food. Music. Fun. Santa Claus. Donation drop off at the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce prior to the event.

This is Wits Fitness (Brain Exercise Class) where University of Illinois, Family Life Educator, Tessa Hobbs-Curley leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. Register here: Wits Fitness Class (illinois.edu). This class will meet in person at the WCISEC Conference Room located in the ROE#26 […]

Help put cold feet into warm socks during the second annual Warren County Girl Scouts Holiday Sock Drive through January 7th. Drop off new socks for children and/or adults at the First Christian Church in Monmouth, 514 North Sunny Lane. Socks will be donated to Dorca's Closet, 200 South Main Street in Roseville.

Jan. 2 chili, cheesy potato, sausage biscuit and gravy. Sandwich: hot dogs add 1 gluten free soup. All you can eat. Adults $9.00 children $3.00. Each meal comes with dessert, coffee or tea, and lots of Great friends to enjoy your meal with. 50/50 raffle drawing at 6:00 pm

The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Monmouth American Legion and includes food, fun and support for the animals.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Knox County Right to Life will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 2401 N. Broad St. Galesburg, IL.  The meeting will include education and letter writing.

In appreciation for all First Responders, join Legacy Estates of Monmouth, 1200 West Broadway, for breakfast. Serving biscuits and gravy, bacon, scrambled eggs, coffee, and juice.

Trivia Night at the Monmouth Country Club beginning at 6 p.m. Contact Stephanie McVey for more information. The Junior Class will also be selling Walking Tacos for the After-Prom fundraiser. Teams are $100 each with up to 10 Members per team. The money will be used for new warm-ups for the Girls Basketball Team

The Knox Jazz Year presents the Jerome Mirza Residency featuring The MigualZenon Quartet at The Orpheum Theater in Galesburg. Admission is free.

Galesburg Parks and Recreation presents their 2nd Saturdays Program from 9:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. and is a free program for all ages. Ice fishing will occur if weather permits.

Melt Away the Winter Community Soup Dinner will be held Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood from 11:30 to 1pm for a free will donation. All proceeds will support local missions. Carry outs available.

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. free will donation with proceeds benefitting a local mission. Carry Outs Avaialable

Melt away the winter during a community Soup Dinner at the Westminister Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood. Free will donation. Proceeds benefit local missions. Carry Outs available.

Cost is $4.00 and is from 4-5:30 p.m. with full court games for all ages. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Monmouth College Symphonic Concert Band will begin rehearsals next Monday January 16, 2023, from 7:00-9:00 pm in the band room of Dahl Chapel & Auditorium of Monmouth College. It is my hope that if you were with us in the fall semester you will be again, and if you were not that you will […]

Activity night for the family with the Regional Office of Education.

Join for a night of BINGO, prizes, vendors, and food, put on by Karla Wallace! Pulled pork and coleslaw will be available for $3.

Upcoming events include the National March for Life Expo in Washington DC on January 20, 2023.  This is the 50th annual march and the theme this year is titled “Next Steps: Marching in a Post-Roe America”.  The Illinois March for Life will be March 21, 2023, in Springfield, IL.

Registration and Food begins at 5:30 p.m. with trivia at 6:30 p.m. The event is at The Barn at Fairview Acres and includes a Golden Guy trophy. Cost is $12 per person with tables of 6-10. CAll 309 924 1872 for more information.