WIAR Annual Vendor Fair

Mark your calendars and vendors get your spot. The annual vendor fair is December 10th at the Monmouth American Legion. Some amazing vendors signed up, but there is still have room for a few more.

Good Hope-Sciota Fire Protection District Soup Dinner

The annual soup dinner will be held on December 10th from 4pm-7pm at the firehouse. Santa is arriving at 5pm! There will be a secret Santa shop set up for the kids to come pick out an item to gift their parents. The church will be having a candy walk. Vendors will be set up […]

Recharge Teen Center Fundraiser Concert

Molly Mattan will host a benefit concert for the Recharge Teen Center, doors open at 6:30 pm and concert will begin at 7pm Saturday, December 10 at The Crossing, 215 South 1st Street, Monmouth. Lots of talent. Lots of fun. Admission is a free will donation. Silent auction. Raffles. Door prizes. Gourmet sweets. See you […]

Wits Fitness Class

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 Building. […]

Knox County YMCA Socks and Underwear Drive

Through December 23rd, donate a package of children's socks and underwear and your join fee will be waived at the Knox County YMCA. This promotion is honored at the Downtown Y location and the Family Y location during staffed hours. All items donated will be distributed to children in need in Knox County.

Knox County YMCA Winter Youth Basketball

Registration is open for co-ed preK, K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th, and 6th-8th grade students for winter basketball. Coaches meeting December 29th at 5:30 pm. Season lasts six weeks and begins January 14th. Register online at http://knoxymca.org.

Old Friends Talk Art at the BCA

Enjoy coffee with a Curator at the Buchanan Center for the Arts Gallery. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

F&M Bank One Year Anniversary Celebration

Join for cake, cookies, and giveaways in the lobby, 2 AmericInn Way, Suite D in Monmouth. Also, enter to win a $250 Visa gift card. F&M has a special 15 month Certificate of Deposit CD special right now at 3.50% APY.

Polar Express Storytime at the Warren County Public Library

Join for a special family story time and craft in the Children's room at the Warren County Public Library. Hear the Polar Express while wearing your favorite pajamas and drinking a chocolate beverage. Then the kids can decorate to-go bags for the Tin Cup and leave with a silver bell.

Strom Center’s Annual Christmas Party

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.

Young Professionals Network Fa La Holiday Party

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 […]

6th Annual Winter Wonderland Kids Event

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 […]

Free Microchip Clinic

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

Henderson County Fair Queens Christmas Fundraiser

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.

Karla’s Giving for All the Right Reasons this Season

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.

Wits Fitness Class

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 […]

Holiday Sock Drive

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.

Monmouth American Legion Soup Supper

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

Knox County Right to Life Meeting

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.

Annual First Responder Breakfast

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.