Events

Golf outing will be held at Lake Bracken Golf Course. $85 per person or $340 per team of 4. Entry fee includes green fees, cart, and dinner. 1 pm shotgun start.

May 1 chili, spinach bisque, beef and noodles, Sandwich: grilled cheese 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

HOT Group meets every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. This is a Peer group open to anyone with a disability and is a great way to socialize with others. This group participates in a new activity every week. They have outings in the community to learn what resources are available for them.

Join at Critser's Tin Cup in Monmouth to chat with Michele and learn more about CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children in West Central Illinois. Also, enjoy your first cup of coffee on them!

Free event rain or shine at Lake Storey. Amazing vehicles on wheels to see, touch, explore, and much more!

This group is held once a year with meeting times on Wednesdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. This group is a 12 week commitment that you will attend each week. This program is selected from new consumers, by staff. This group teaches participates how to advocate for themselves and for others. The group will take a […]

The Good Gang Group meets every Thursday from 2:15pm to 3:15pm. This group is open to anyone who has a disability and is held at the Strom Center in Monmouth, Il. The Good Gang group is very active in the community by volunteering at many places to assist others.

Stop by and take a tour of the new one stop shop for the community to access parenting support, education, and resource referrals that impact a family's well-being. Located at Gamage Plaza, 339 South Johnson Steet in Macomb. Light refreshments will be served.

Learn Instapot recipes with Donna Painter at the Henderson County Public Library. Contact the Library to register.

All women in the Monmouth area and Vicinity are invited to join May Friendship Day for breakfast at the Little Cedar Church in Little York. No reservations are needed. A donation is appreciated. Lesson theme is "Labor with Love - A Heart to Care."

Join for a delicious meal at the St. Patrick's Community Center, west of Roseville. Mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, noodles, grilled chicken, ham, green beans, salad, and desserts. Carryouts available.

At the Warren Farm Bureau Auditorium. Please brings your dogs updated rabies vaccine paperwork to orientation on May 5th at 5:30 pm. Trainings will be held May 12 and 26, June 5, 12, and 26 in Henderson and May 19, June 5 and 21 in Warren.

Shred Day will be held at Citizens Lake in the parking lot of the old Municipal Pool. Event is sponsored by the City of Monmouth and provided by Confidential Security Corporation.

All volunteers willing and able are asked to help prepare the Henderson County Historical Society for the summer visitor's season. A light lunch will be provided.

Help maintain the Lakeside Nature Center natural area and get volunteer hours for school or organizations!

Serving gourmet burgers, tenderized pork chops, and brauts.

Join for a Mother and Me dress up tea party at Courtyard Estates of Monmouth. Enjoy finger sandwiches, cheese and crackers, nuts, cake, tea, games, and a drawing for a door prize.

Join for a night of trivia to benefit The Great Balloon Race. Trivia will be held at the Knights of Columbus in Galesburg. 50/50 drawing. Mulligans and Doublers for sale. Freewill offering for baked goods and popcorn. Food will be available for purchase from K of C. $10 per person. Max 10 people per table. […]

The Galesburg Community Chorus, the Knox College Choir, and the Monmouth College Chorale will perform Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah with the Knox-Galesburg Symphony and professional soloists, under the direction of Dr. Laura Lane, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 6 at Central Congregational Church, 60 Public Square, in Galesburg. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, […]

The First United Methodist Church of Monmouth invites all to join for a concert by Harvest Ministry Concert in their new sanctuary.

Any 8th through 11th grade students in the Monmouth-Roseville School District interested in trying out for Cheer can come practice and get help with jumps and basic cheer techniques beforehand. Held inside the MRHS gym. Athletic attire and tennis shoes required. Tryouts will be May 17th through 20th.

Any 8th through 11th grade students in the Monmouth-Roseville School District interested in trying out for Cheer can come practice and get help with jumps and basic cheer techniques beforehand. Held inside the MRHS gym. Athletic attire and tennis shoes required. Tryouts will be May 17th through 20th.

Join for a free meal and an evening of fellowship and games at the Stronghurst UMC Fellowship Hall.

hear more about Legacy Estates at Cottage Corner, 1101 West Broadway in Monmouth. The first 20 cups are compliments of Legacy, with Cottage Corner matching! Attendees can also enter to win a gift basket, which will be announced at 7 pm on the Legacy Estates of Monmouth Facebook.

10am Wednesday, May 10, in the BCA Gallery Old Friends Talk Art presents Barbara Lawhorn, Associate Professor at Western Illinois University. How do the literary and visual arts intertwine? Western Illinois University Professor of English, Barbara Lawhorn, will explore the rich history of ekphrasis and read from her published ekphrastic prose and poetry. Participants will be encouraged to […]

All ladies in Warren and Henderson Counties are invited for Ladies Day Tea at the Strom Center in Oquawka. There will be a special drawing for ladies who bring a unique broach or bracelet with a story behind it. Menu will be finger sandwiches, dessert, tea, or coffee. Reservations are needed no later than Monday, […]

The Monmouth-Roseville High School Fine Arts Department presents their Pops A La Mode spring concert in the high school gymnasium. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Concert begins at 7 pm.

Join at Critser's Tin Cup in Monmouth to chat with Michele and learn more about CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children in West Central Illinois. Also, enjoy your first cup of coffee on them!

Topics of discussion for the panelists include Demographics of Targeted Groups, Methods and Process of the Perpetrators, Artificial Intelligence Use, Most Common Types of Scams, Banking Industry update, and How to Report and Prosecute Imposters, Scammers, CyberTheft.

Held at Strom Center in Monmouth, all are invited to attend to hear a program, plus information on current scams.

All ladies in Warren and Henderson Counties are invited for Ladies Day Tea at the Strom Center in Monmouth. There will be a special drawing for ladies who bring a unique broach or bracelet with a story behind it. Menu will be finger sandwiches, dessert, tea, or coffee. Reservations are needed no later than Monday, […]

Join for the retirement party of April Young, Deb Smith, Kendra Peterson, and Kim Strickler at Lincoln Early Childhood.

Geared toward families and children. All ages are welcome! Dress for outdoor activities and stop by anytime between 9:30 am to 11 am. This session will focus on Spring Gardening.

Explore, discover, and create with your child during hands-on, nature-based activities. This session will focus on Backyard Adventures. Geared toward 2-5 year olds. Cost is $5 per child (with guardian).

Help maintain the Lakeside Nature Center natural area and get volunteer hours for school or organizations!

Come out for a delicious pork chop or ribeye sandwich Saturday May 13 from 11am-1pm at the Kirkwood Fire Station!Ribeye $8Ribeye Meal $11 (Includes chips and pop)Porkchop $6Porkchop Meal $9 (Includes chips and pop)Pop $1Chips $1Porkchop and Ribeye Meal $20 (Includes a bag of chips and 1 pop)

Let every mother feel special at the Karla Kares Mother's Day Brunch at Meks on Main, 201 North Main Street in Monmouth. 2 pieces of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn or green beans, and a dessert. Served by your child(ren). Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by contacting Karla at 309-299-5324.

The 2023 Carl Sandburg Songbag Concert Series continues Sunday, May 14, with singer, songwriter and guitarist Nathan Cowan performing at the Carl Sandburg State Historic Site in Galesburg. The performance will be in the Sandburg site’s barn at 313 E. Third St. in Galesburg. The show will begin at 2 p.m., with a break for […]

Learn about exciting careers in the field of education in Warren and Henderson Counties including educator openings, education pathways, paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, bus drivers, and more. Event will be held at Meks on Main in Monmouth.

Orientation night is for all current 6th grade students and families in the Monmouth-Roseville School District. All will report to the Junior High Gym in Roseville for important information and announcements, plus a tour of the building.

Join members of the community and WMOI/WRAM for the annual Stuff the Pantry at the Hy-Vee on Henderson in Galesburg. Proceeds and food donations benefit the FISH Food Pantry.

Musings of a Faculty Brat. Over 65 years, Professor Doug Rankin has experienced generations of change on the Monmouth College campus. Hear his stories of life at the College from the late 1950s to the present. Event will be at Meks on Main, 201 North Main Street in Monmouth. Tickets are $15.

Join members of the community and WMOI/WRAM for the annual Stuff the Pantry at the Hy-Vee on Henderson in Galesburg. Proceeds and food donations benefit the FISH Food Pantry.

Held at the Raritan State Bank Pavillion.

Meet Natalie Jackson during a gallery reception at the Buchanan Center for the Arts. This event is free and open to the public.

This camp is offered at no charge for children ages 5 through 18. The event will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 101 North Prairie Street in Galesburg. For more information or an application, contact Doug Gibb at 309-342-3007.

Join Rebecca Quick as she makes an afternoon of art fun! Sketch and sip from 2pm-4pm, Saturday May 20, in the BCA classroom. Participants will learn different pattern techniques to create their own zentangles. Enjoy a glass of wine as you learn peaceful artmaking methods. Participants must be 21 years or older. Class fee is […]

The annual Youth Fishing Derby at Lincoln Park in Galesburg is a free event for families and children ages 3-15. Prizes will be given. Mobile Playground Truck will be on hand from noon to 3 pm.

At the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Building, 1000 North Main in Monmouth. Bring finger food.

The Oquawka Fire Protection District will have MEDFORCE on site at the city track in Oquawka on North 8th Street to go over Landing Zone Training for area departments and EMS. The public is welcome to observe, however, are asked to park on the outskirts of the track to keep a safe distance and not […]

On Broadway Street in Stronghurst. Follow Stronghurst Farmers Market on Facebook.

This panel event at the Lake Storey Pavilion with the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce is focused on local legislative updates and future plans in the community. Tickets NOW AVAILABLE and include catered lunch by a local Chamber member. Panelist include: Mayor of City of Galesburg, Peter Schwartzman Chair of the Knox County Board, Jared […]

10:15 at the Gerlaw Cemetery, 10:40 at Mosher Cemetery, 11:00 Memorial Park Cemetery, 11:15 Monmouth Cemetery, 11:30 Catholic St. Mary's Cemetery, noon Lenox Cemetery, 12:15 Cameron Cemetery, 1:00 Ellison Cemetery, 1:30 Kirkwood Cemetery, 2:00 Oquawka Cemetery, 2:45 Little York Cemetery, and 3:00 Cedar Creek Cemetery. Local Boy and Girl Scout Troops will be placing flags […]

Proceeds benefit Warren-Henderson Relay for Life.

Join in the fun for BINGO at Meks on Main in Monmouth. $3 tacos will also be available.

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 1: Thursday May 25th - Keeping Your Memories Alive. Session 2: Thursday, June 22nd - Letter Writing. Session 3: Thursday, July 27th - Journaling Your Thoughts. Session 4: Thursday, August […]

Summer is upon us! Brush up on your tent building skills, learn about all the basic necessities for your camping adventure, and enjoy some s'mores around the fire at the Lakeside Nature Center. Cost is $5 per person.

Join for the annual Doc Pogue Memorial 5K Run/Walk on May 27th. Race begins at the Stronghurst Village Park. Registration begins at 7 am. Run/walk begins at 8 am. Fee $25 includes T-shirt if registered by 5/10. Kiddie Run (2 laps around park) Immediately following the 5K for ages 10 and younger. $15 includes T-shirt […]

Run for a vet! Join the Warren County YMCA during their 2nd annual Memorial 5K run/walk. Cost is $30 and if you register by May 20th, you will receive your t-shirt the day of the event. Proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. BNSF workers have free entry.

Held at the Galesburg Public Library

Interact with the music, the musicians, and the instruments during this full sensory introduction to the Knox Galesburg Symphony at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg. Event is free with admission.

All you can eat catfish filets, scored carp, chicken, potato salad, baked beans, and drinks at the Roseville Fire Station, 571 State Highway 116, for a freewill donation. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.

Saturday, May 27 at 7:00 PM in Dahl Chapel. The Kaydenn String Quartet will be performing works by Dvorak, Still, and Mendelssohn. This event is open to the public, goodwill donations accepted.

Kirkwood Fire will have their annual Memorial Day breakfast at the Kirkwood Fire Station. Serving biscuits and gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage patties, and drinks.

Join at the Monmouth American Legion for the annual service, featuring speaker Retired, Lt. Col Stephen Bloomer. The service can also be heard on AM 1330/ FM 94.1 WRAM or online at https://977wmoi.com/listen-live/.

Join for a volunteer cleanup adventure at Lake Storey by helping to clean the environment while also exploring. Bring your own kayak or rent one at a discounted rate of $10. All ages are welcome.

Join for an evening of wine, food, and fun at Market Alley Wines, benefitting the Warren-Henderson Relay for Life. For $35, you will receive four wines to taste, yummy snacks, a shot of homemade orangecello, and a 16 ounce insulated engraved tumbler. Email kadinlove@gmail.com or debbieanderson27@gmail.com to purchase tickets.

Join us for our next 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 - sponsored by Klingner & Associates, P.C.! Hope to see you there! Thursday, June 1st, 5-7PM Location offsite TBD! More details soon! FREE for Galesburg Area Chamber members to attend! Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/BAH_Klingner.

Join for another great year of fundraising for Relay for Life Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at Gibson Woods Golf Course in Monmouth. To register, email Jay Grant at jay.grant@mbwi.com.

Located in the 100 block of South 1st Street

At Gibson Woods Golf Course in Monmouth. 4 person select shot, flighted at completion of play. 50/50 drawing during tournament. Win a driver on hole #4. Mulligans available, 4 for $10 per team.

Join for the annual youth fishing derby with the Monmouth Police Department Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 265 for the Cops and Bobbers event at Citizen's Lake outside Monmouth. For ages 2-15.

Maple City Antique Tractor Association invites you to a 50-mile tractor drive, starting at 8:30 a.m.  For all makes and models, open station and cab tractors are welcomed.  The tractor cruise will begin from 911 North Monroe Street in Abingdon, IL, and will cruise through scenic hills and farms of Knox and Fulton Counties, IL.  […]

Activities for all ages and generations for the 50th Anniversary Day in the Park Celebration. Entertainment and games can be enjoyed. Hot dogs will be for sale from 11 - 12:30. The Spray Park will be open!

Join for a cookout at Fareway in Monmouth and support the M-R High School Competition Cheerleaders.

Serving 11:30 am to 2 pm then 4 pm to 6 pm at the Good Hope Fire Station, 145 West Main Street. All proceeds benefit the Fire Department.

Serving pork chop sandwiches or chicken, potato salad, chips, baked beans, applesauce, dessert, and a drink at the Stronghurst Fairgrounds, 122 East Jones Street, for a freewill donation. Tickets are available through Henderson County 4-H members or at the door.