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U.S. Flag Give-A-Way
2023-06-30 09:30 (America/Chicago)
Beginning at 9:30 am, the first 25 people at American Family Carol Shaw Agent, 702 North Main in Monmouth, will receive a new flag. Old flags can be brought for proper retirement.

BCA Summer Art on the Pattee Plaza
2023-06-29 12:00 - 13:00
This series is free for kindergarten through 8th grade students. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 309-734-3033. Classes are held noon to 1 pm with lunch included. June 29th: Fourth of July Fun. July 6th: Bubble Art and Magnet Mania. July 13th: Totem Sculptures. July 20th: Origami butterflies and frogs.

Monmouth JFL Cowboys Sign Up
2023-06-28 18:00
The Monmouth JFL Cowboys is currently registering 5th and 6th grade students for the 2023 season. In-person sign-up will be held at the Monmouth American Legion with pizza and pop provided. Cost is $80 with option to sell tickets to cover expense. Practices will be held in Monmouth. Games are on Sundays at Galesburg High School. Please bring a copy of player’s birth certificate and a sports physical will be needed prior to first practice. For more information, contact Josie Thomas at 309-714-9704 or Nici Dunham at 309-255-4439.

Stronghurst-Carman-Smithshire UMC Pizza and Movie Night
2023-06-27 17:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a light meal and movie free of charge at the Stronghurst UM Church.

Volunteers Needed for Taking Pictures at Center Grove Cemetery in Kirkwood
2023-06-27 10:00 - 12:00
Download the BillionGraves app on your smart phone for free and join thousands of people in taking photos of headstones at the local cemetery to help preserve the history. Water and light refreshments will be provided.

Fit & Strong Classes at Strom Center
2023-06-27
Classes will begin July 11th through August 31st on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 11:30 am at Strom Center in Monmouth. This program is free. Walk-ins welcome if the class is not full.

Interdenominational Prayer Service
2023-06-25 18:00
Held at the Open Bible Church, 521 West Losey Street in Galesburg. Doors open at 6 pm. Mercedes Harris will be the guest speaker.

Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Trivia Fundraiser
2023-06-25 17:00
Trivia night will be held at The Barn at Fairview Acres, 1632 State Highway 94, Biggsville. $400 per table of max of 8 people. Doors open at 5 pm. Trivia will begin at 6 pm. Heavy appetizers will be served. Proceeds will benefit the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Foundation and Ag Education Partnership. Reserve at table by calling 309-734-9401.

Smithshire Car Show
2023-06-25 09:00 - 15:00
$15 entry. Rain or shine. Dash plaques. Goodie bags. Silent auctions. All proceeds will go to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Nature in Your Neighborhood at Rotary Park
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00
Explore, observe, and discover new and amazing places in your own neighborhood. This free summer program features three or four exciting stations. All ages are welcome. Topic of discussion is Be a Water Warrior.

2nd Annual Stoneware Fest & Swap Meet
2023-06-24 08:00 - 13:00
Shop over 30 vendors from 5 states, free appraisals, door prizes, pottery demonstrations, book Author Chris Jonus, plus local brick collector Jeff Adams. The event will be held at the Stoneware Museum of Monmouth, 507 South Sunny Lane. A ballgame will follow the event at 2 pm on the Maple City Field of Dreams, outside of Monmouth, between Western Stoneware CO and Monmouth Potters.

Smart TD and WMOI/WRAM Golf Outing
2023-06-24 08:00
Outing will be held at Bunker Links Golf Course, Galesburg. $75 per player. $300 per team. Flight payouts. Registration at 8 am. Tee time is 8:30 am. Meal will be catered by The Packinghouse. All proceeds will benefit Freezing for Food and Stuff the Pantry. Contact Beau Trego at 309-337-5248, Jerem Hodges at 309-371-6875, or Kyle Lawrence at 309-337-5684.

Cameron Fire Department Breakfast
2023-06-24 07:00 - 11:00
Head out to the Cameron Fire Department for pancakes, sausage, coffee, and orange juice for a freewill donation.

Ryde for Ryder
2023-06-24 07:00
Join for the 7th annual Ryde for Ryder event in honor of Ryder Armstrong. Registration begins at 7 am out front of the Patton Block Grill and Brew Pub in downtown Monmouth, shotgun start of the bike ride at 8 am. Loop options include a 15M, 25M, and a 50M ride. Cost is $30 which includes a shirt and refreshments. To register, email Brooke.Robinson@mbwi.com.

Monmouth Farmer's Market & More
2023-06-23 17:00 - 20:00
Located in the 100 block of South 1st Street. Western Illinois Animal Rescue will be set up with merchandise, WIAR’D coffee, dog treats, and other related pet items.

Create A Comic Workshop
2023-06-23 14:00 - 16:00
Kids and teens in 4th through 12th grades are invited to attend this workshop at the Galesburg Public Library to learn to tell stories in comic form.

Calvary Baptist Church Annual Fundraiser Barbecue
2023-06-23 11:00 - 18:00
Carry out an delivery at the Calvary Baptist Church, 1000 South 1st Street in Monmouth. RSVP to 309-397-6901.

Kirkwood Days
2023-06-23 - 2023-06-24
Park District Block Party 5:30-8 pm on Friday, June 23rd with Fireworks at Dusk. Yard Sales 7 am to whenever each individual sale closes on Saturday, June 24th.

Grief Support Group at Strom Center
2023-06-22 18:00 - 19:00
Strom Center is partnering with Legacy Estates and Beacon of Hope Hospice to offer a once a month Grief Support Group for 5 months. Session 2: Thursday, June 22nd – Letter Writing. Session 3: Thursday, July 27th – Journaling Your Thoughts. Session 4: Thursday, August 24th – Goal Setting with Milestones. Session 5: Thursday, September 28th – Celebration.

Karla Kares BINGO Night
2023-06-22 18:00
Don’t miss the last BINGO Night of the season at Meks on Main, 201 North Main in Monmouth. There will be BINGO, prizes, vendors, and food. Donate school supplies to earn extra tickets. Any questions, contact Karla at 309-299-5324.

BCA Summer Art on the Pattee Plaza
2023-06-22 12:00 - 13:00
This series is free for kindergarten through 8th grade students. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 309-734-3033. Classes are held noon to 1 pm with lunch included. June 22nd: Model Magic with a Scavenger Hunt. June 29th: Fourth of July Fun. July 6th: Bubble Art and Magnet Mania. July 13th: Totem Sculptures. July 20th: Origami butterflies and frogs.

Relay for Life Cookout at Midwest Bank in Monmouth
2023-06-22 11:00 - 13:00
Proceeds benefit Warren-Henderson Relay for Life.

2023 Galesburg Railroad Days
2023-06-22 - 2023-06-25
Visit the following web link for a complete detailed list of ongoing events throughout the annual Railroad Days in Galesburg. https://www.40jk0jey49qytvua.vistaprintdigital.com/

2023 Macomb Heritage Days
2023-06-22 - 2023-06-25
For a complete detailed schedule for the annual Macomb Heritage Days, visit: http://macombheritagedays.com/?fbclid=IwAR31KNe8_2u8BwZn6GL4FJ-JBVITAGcbF7ase8QyxZ_4H5jUSo5A0NphQsA.

Alfano's Pizzeria Relay for Life Pizza Night
2023-06-21 16:00 - 23:00
Alfano’s Pizzeria in Monmouth will offer a $7.99 large one topping pizza, original crust, limit 2 per customer. Dine in, carry out, or delivery. $1 of every pizza sold is donated to Relay for Life of Warren-Henderson County. Call 309-734-1992.

Stronghurst Farmers Market
2023-06-19 17:00 - 19:00
On Broadway Street in Stronghurst. Follow Stronghurst Farmers Market on Facebook.

Juneteenth Freedom Day in Macomb
2023-06-17 12:00 - 16:00
Stop by for vendors, entertainment, food, music, games, unity, and fun at the Mount Calvary Church of God in Christ in Macomb, 1500 East Pierce Street.

Maple City Street Machines Cruise Night
2023-06-17 12:00 - 16:00
At Trax North Side Bar and Grill. Door prizes. Food available by North Trax. Question, contact Don Paschal at 309-337-1027.

Hula Hoop for Hygiene
2023-06-17 10:00
Try out your hula hooping skills during the Community Hygiene Pantry’s Hula Hoop event at the Monmouth Park Ball Diamond on North 11th Street. The event is open to all ages. $10 per person to enter, hula hoops provided for the contest. Prizes given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

Maple City Tractor Assoc. Father's Day Ride
2023-06-17 08:30
Maple City Antique Tractor Association invites you to our “Annual Father’s Day Ride and Parade”, to start at 8:30 a.m. from 1554 – 70th Street, (2-1/2 miles south of Monmouth, IL, on Old Highway 67). Look for Maple City Tractor sign at the location. We’ll stop at Burn’s Auction Service for lunch, which will be purchased from the American Legion Hamburger Fry. At 1:00 p.m. we will parade through the parking lots of retirement homes and nursing homes in Monmouth before we head back to load up to return home.
