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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
On the first and third Saturdays from May to October, at the Market Village Hall 102 S Main St, Avon, IL 61415, from 8am to noon. Fresh produce to mouth-watering baked goods. Make it a family event and bring your kids along. They can learn about agriculture through educational opportunities and experience the fun of […]
18 truck and tractor classes from the TSPA and IFPA will take the track beginning at 5 pm in Oquawka, IL. Concessions open at 4 pm and all proceeds benefit the West Central FFA Alumni. Admission is FREE.
Line up and registration for the parade at 7 to 7:30 pm at the North end of the Keithsburg Campground and the Boat Club. Parade begins at 8 pm. Fireworks will follow at dusk.
Back for the 2nd year after rebuilding from the fire! All are invited to come fly in, drive in or ride in and enjoy breakfast at the Monmouth Municipal Airport.
The City of Macomb and Western Illinois University have announced that final plans are in place for the annual Independence Day Celebration to be held Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The Fireworks display will take place on Vince Grady Field, and the community can enjoy the display by watching from Q-Lot on the Western Illinois University […]
Join for a volunteer cleanup adventure while helping the environment and explore Lake Storey. All ages are welcome. Bring your own kayak at no charge or rent one for $10. Times are from either 8-9:30 am or 7-8:30 pm.
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. July 6th: Bubble Art and Magnet Mania. July 13th: Totem Sculptures. July 20th: Origami butterflies and frogs.
Freedom Ride Animal Rescue will be hosting a mobile microchip clinic at 300 W. Harlem Ave (Grass Lot by the road) in Monmouth, IL on Saturday July 8th from 9:00am to 12:00pm. They will also be offering along with our FREE microchips/lifetime registration, $10 nail trims for dogs & cats, Free Raffles and Pet Prizes. […]
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 Worms, Dirt, and Composting.
Explore, discover, and create with your child during hands-on, nature-based activities. This session will focus on Forest Picnics. Geared toward 2-5 year olds. Cost is $5 per child (with guardian).
PureCool HART Limited Modified Series races in the grandstands at 7 pm. Pit passes $35. Grandstand tickets for adults are $15 and $10 for students. Backstabbin' Betty in the Entertainment Tent. Armbands for amusement rides from 5:30pm to 10pm for $25. A complete list of events can be found online at Knox County Fair | […]
Jim Smith Memorial Tractor and Truck Pull with Mini Rods in the Grandstands at 6:30 pm. Adult grandstand tickets are $15, students $5. Spectator pit passes are $15. Spectator vehicle pit passes are $10. LP33 in the Entertainment Tent. Ticket special for amusement rides are five tickets for $10 from 5:30pm to 10pm. A complete […]
Music, activities, food, and fun for all ages! For Henderson County event will be at the Stronghurst Park on July 12th from 5 to 7 pm. For Warren County the event will be at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Roseville on July 19th from 5 to 7 pm. For Mercer County it will be held […]
Old Friends Talk Art presents Susan Van Kirk and her newest novel in the art center mystery series, “Death in a Bygone Hue”. Join us 10am Wednesday, July 12, in the BCA Gallery. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public and supported in part by the Jim and Jan […]
Old Friends Talk Art presents Susan Van Kirk and her newest novel in the art center mystery series, “Death in a Bygone Hue”. Join us 10am Wednesday, July 12, in the BCA Gallery. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public and supported in part by the Jim and Jan DeYoung […]
Scotty McCreery and Sawyer Brown in concert at the grandstands, beginning at 6:30 pm. Stone Cold Cowboys in the Entertainment Tent. Amusement ride armbands are $25 from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. A complete list of events can be found online at Knox County Fair | Illinois (knoxfair.com).
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. July 13th: Totem Sculptures. July 20th: Origami butterflies and frogs.
Strom Center's Annual Ice Cream Social will be held in Monmouth from 5 to 7 pm. The Monmouth Municipal Band will begin playing at 7pm. Tickets are $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 and under and includes ice cream, homemade cake or pie, and a drink. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.
Figure 8 races in the grandstands at 6:30 pm. Adult tickets are $10, students $5. Spectator pit passes are $20. Lacy's Ditch in the Entertainment Tent. Amusement ride armbands are $25 from 5:30 pm to 10pm. A complete list of events can be found online at Knox County Fair | Illinois (knoxfair.com).
Robbo's Extreme Demolition Dery in the grandstands at 5:30 pm. Adult tickets are $10, students are $5. Spectator pit passes are $20. Sam N Marshas Delite/Inlaws N Outlaws in the Entertainment Tent. Amusement ride armbands are $25 from 1 to 4 pm. Individual tickets for rides from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. A complete list […]
On the first and third Saturdays from May to October, at the Market Village Hall 102 S Main St, Avon, IL 61415, from 8am to noon. Fresh produce to mouth-watering baked goods. Make it a family event and bring your kids along. They can learn about agriculture through educational opportunities and experience the fun of […]
Join us Saturday, July 15 from 11am to 1pm in the BCA Classroom as Rebecca Quick teaches an introduction to glass etching. Each participant will receive one water bottle for the class. What a fun way to hydrate throughout the summer with a piece of artwork! This class is designed for participants 12 years and […]
Join the Warren County Crimestoppers for lunch at the Monmouth Fareway parking lot. Serving specialty blended burgers, brats, and tenderized pork chops.
The Miss Warren County Queen, Junior Miss, and Little Miss pageant will be held at the Fairgrounds in Roseville. Food tent will be set up beginning at 5 pm. Home (ilwcf.com)
Join us in welcoming the musical duo The Goldenrods to Our Front Porch. Hailing from St. Louis, Ryan Koenig on octave mandolin, fiddle, plectrum banjo, and guitar along with Jess Adkins on vocals, guitar, and accordion, will bring a fresh take on “country and midwestern” music. Performing original material as well as traditional regional music from Louisiana to Wisconsin, […]
Entry fee is $25. Race day entries will begin at 7:30 am at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Roseville. Pre-register by June 30th to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Race begins at 8 am. A kids run will also take place. Email warrencofair1928@gmail.com for more information or to register.
Join for old fashioned homemade ice cream, toppings, cake, cookies, and pie. Dine-in or carry-out available at the Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave. Free will donation.
All are invited to come sing, play music, tell jokes, recite poetry, or try out any other type of performance in front of a crowd. Snacks and refreshments will be available while watching the performances. Walk-ins are welcomed, but advance signups will have first priority.
The Community Hygiene Pantry and FISH Food Pantry will be at Nature's Treatment parking lot in Galesburg to collect food and hygiene donations to help stock their shelves.
Music, activities, food, and fun for all ages! For Warren County the event will be at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Roseville on July 19th from 5 to 7 pm. For Mercer County it will be held at the Aledo Pool on July 27th from 4 to 7 pm. For Knox County the event will […]
Poultry show at 9 am, followed by the rabbit show. Bucket calf and dairy show at 1 pm, followed by the goat show. Family night and summer fest in the grandstands with free entry beginning at 5pm. Food tent available beginning at 5 pm. Family night includes a chicken and pig scramble, following the conclusion […]
Swine show at 8 am followed by the sheep show, recognition program, breeding beef show, and the steer show. Master showmanship will be at the conclusion of each species showmanship class and winners will be announced at the end of the steer show. Also, the flower show is at 10 am and horticulture at 1 […]
Come one, Come ALL! Thursday, July 20th marks the 15th Annual FREE TEA DAY! All day long, enjoy a 32 oz. Sweet or Unsweet Tea on McAlister's including your favorite flavor shots or Tea combos. No purchase necessary! Valid in-store, online at www.mcalisters.deli.com, or on the McAlister's Deli app. Limit one per guest in-store. Limit […]
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. July 20th: Origami butterflies and frogs.
The Good Time Gals will no doubt bring some excitement to Our Front Porch. Join us for a memorable evening as part of our popular music series set in the most unexpected and interesting venue in McDonough County. On Thursday, July 20th, The Good Time Gals will share their original material that pulls influences of Americana, Blues, Vintage Jazz, Honky Tonk, […]
Junior barrow show at 8 am, followed by the junior swine show, junior sheep show, and the junior meat goat show. Junior home economics show is at 9 am. Open textiles, crafts, and fine art show at 9 am. Open dairy, apiary, and culinary at 9 am. Bounce house inflatables from 6 to 9 pm. […]
The 20th Art from the HeARTland Gallery Reception will be held at the Buchanan Center for the Arts, 64 Public Square in downtown Monmouth. Pieces will be on display through September 8th.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy Strange World, which will begin at dusk at the Lake Storey West Lawn Pavilion. Free popcorn available while supplies last. The mobile playground truck and games will be on hand from 7 to 8 pm.
Held at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Roseville. No entry fee. Pit passes are $20. Trophies and cash prizes will be given to Top 5 of each class. For all rules and regulations, visit the Warren County Fair Demo Facebook page.
Junior beef breeding show at 8 am, followed by open bucket calf show, and the junior steer show. Power wheels derby at 4:30 pm. Bounce house inflatables from 6 to 9 pm. Figure 8 demo derby at 6 pm. Mo's Garage in the Entertainment Tent.
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 Nature Explorer.
The topic of youth struggling with substance use disorder and what resources we have available for them kept reoccurring. West Central IL ROSC has decided to host a movie showing at the Orpheum Theatre. We will be showing Generation Found. The movie will be followed by a panel of people that experienced substance use disorder […]
Held at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Roseville. No entry fee. Pit passes are $20. Grandstand admission is $10. Trophies and cash prizes will be given to Top 5 of each class. For all rules and regulations, visit the Warren County Fair Demo Facebook page.
Junior Show Judging at 9 am. All livestock weigh-in from 3 to 5 pm. Horse check in at 4 pm, followed by the Horse Show at 5pm. Exhibitor pizza party sponsored by 4-H Foundation. A complete list of events can be found at Henderson County Fair (hendersoncofair.com)
Screenings will be held at the District Office and ROE #33 Building, 105 North E Street in Monmouth. Child must be a least 3 years old, bring a certified birth certificate, proof of income, and proof of residency for the preschool screening. Call 309-371-2477 to schedule an appointment.
Famer's Breakfast at 6:30 am. Open general project check-in from 7:30 to 8:45 am. Open show judging at 8 am. Swine, sheep, goat, bottle lamb, and bottle goat shows. Family night at the fairgrounds with a Color War, Driving School, Farmhand Competition, kiddie tractor pull, zipline rides, and bouncy houses. A complete list of events […]
Back with double action for Family Night at the Henderson County Fair. Five age divisions: Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Adult. Must register online by July 14th. Teams will consist of 6 players and required to wear safety glasses and white team shirt. Henderson County Fair (hendersoncofair.com)
Beef show at 8 am. Bucket calf at 1 pm. Kids power wheels derby at 5:50 pm. Figure 8 races begin at 6pm. A complete list of events can be found at Henderson County Fair (hendersoncofair.com)
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 3: Thursday, July 27th - Journaling Your Thoughts. Session 4: Thursday, August 24th - Goal Setting with Milestones. Session 5: Thursday, September 28th - Celebration.
Rabbit and poultry show at 9 am. Junior Exhibitor auction at 6 pm. Tractor show and pull at 6:30 pm. Pedal pull at 6:45 pm. Darts and Baggo tournament signup at 7 pm followed by a tournament at 7:30 pm. Live music at the west end of the livestock building from 8 to 10 pm. […]
The Galesburg Chamber Young Professionals is teaming up with the Greater Burlington Young Professionals for a Summer Bash! Get ready to meet at Reserve Artisan Ales in Galesburg to help welcome the Burlington guests to a great evening out in the community! There will be live music by the incredible Jef Spradley, yard games, and […]
Project pick up 7:30 to 10 am. Pancake and sausage breakfast at 9 am. Car cruise 9 am to noon. Mud volleyball and kiddie stuffed animal show at 10 am. Kids power wheels derby at 5:20 pm. Figure 8 races begin at 5:30 pm. A complete list of events can be found at Henderson County […]
10 fish per boat limit. 75%payback. Cost is $80 per boat. Shotgun start at the Keithsburg IL City Ramp, 7 am to 2 pm, with a fish fry to follow at the Keithsburg Fire Station.
Annual event will be held at South Park, 200 West 10th Avenue in Monmouth. Registration begins at 8 am with the fun to start at 9 am. Dj K Doc Patterson, games, prizes, food, train rides, and more. Each child will leave the event with a backpack full of donated school supplies.
Wind up the Summer Reading program with the Galesburg Public Library with a free skating party at Skate Palace. This event is for all ages and open to everyone in the community. Summer reading participants will receive a coupon for a free snack and drink.
Eagle View Community Health System is partnering with West Central CUSD 235 to host a school supply drive from now until August 11th! Containers will be located at Eagle View clinics and Fishers Foods in Oquawka and Stronghurst. All ages & grades needed! If you have any questions, please give us a call at (309) […]
Event will be held at Standish Park, 42 W. Tompkins St, Galesburg, IL. Hot dogs will be provided. There will be a K9 demonstration at 6pm. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances […]
Tune into AM 1330/FM 94.1 WRAM or online at www.radiomonmouth.com for the 2023 Health Forum, featuring local panelists from the Health Care sector as they touch on: o Introduction of Panel and Opening Remarks o State of Rural Healthcare in Illinois discussion o What does Healthcare look like over the next 10 years for patients […]
Music, activities, food, and fun for all ages! For Knox County the event will be held at Rotary Park on August 2nd from 5 to 7 pm. These events are free to attend.
Join as the First United Methodist Church in Monmouth teams up with the Warren County Public Library to provide a technology training event for the local community. Attendees will learn more on cyber security, how to use specific devices, and have any questions answered. Feel free to bring your own device if you are in […]
Events will be held Friday, August 4th and Saturday, August 5th. Breakfast will be served both mornings from 6 to 10 am in the Shelter House. Friday night meal from 5 to 7 pm will be spaghetti, nachos, hot dogs, and chips. Saturday night meal from 5 to 7 pm will be fried fish and […]
Celebrating 24 years. Fun for the entire family! Food. Vendors. Door prizes with a grand prize of a Snap-on tool box. For more details, contact Clifford at 309-221-8569.
Saturday, August 5th: 8 am 5K run/walk, beginning at the Community Center, breakfast served from 8:30 to 9:30 am, 9 am Tot Trot, 9:30 am live and silent auction, 11-1 lunch will be served at the Roseville Lanes, Ice Cream Shack, and Twisted Too, parade line up begins at noon at the Monmouth-Roseville Junior High […]
On the first and third Saturdays from May to October, at the Market Village Hall 102 S Main St, Avon, IL 61415, from 8am to noon. Fresh produce to mouth-watering baked goods. Make it a family event and bring your kids along. They can learn about agriculture through educational opportunities and experience the fun of […]
Free entry! Hygiene kits, haircuts, activities, and DJ Junebug will be on hand for the kids. Event will be held at Park Plaza, on East Main Street in Galesburg.