Join the Regional Office of Education #33 and Senator Mike Halpin at the Galesburg Fire Station, 150 South Broad Street for a car seat safety check. No appointments required, simply stop on by.
Impact Life will be hosting a blood drive at the Roseville American Legion, 181 West Penn. Appointments can be scheduled by calling Mike Rossman at 309-255-3700 or online at ImpactLife - Donor Portal (bloodcenter.org).
League practices for 2nd and 3rd grades and 4th through 5th will begin the week of August 28th. Practices will be held at the Warren County YMCA Fields. Cost is $60 for members and $80 for nonmembers.
Join in remembering and honoring the lives of friends, family loved ones, community members, and people across the globe who have lost their lives to overdose on the Public Square in Galesburg. Flameless candles will be provided. Narcan and Narcan training will be available.
The First Lutheran Church in Monmouth, 116 South B Street, will have a drive-thru style Fall Festival, serving ribeye's and sloppy joes, chips, and pie from 11 am to 1 pm and then again from 4 to 6 pm.
Join for a day filled with activities for all ages while raising money for a great cause out front of the Veterans Memorial on Main Street in Stronghurst! There will be a dart tournament, bags tournament, live music featuring STUMPTOWN from 7 pm to 10 pm, raffles, food, and beverages.
Community Blood Drive will be held inside the ImpactLife Donor Bus during the Monmouth Farmer's Market. Appointments can be made by emailing market@monmouthilchamber.com.
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 […]
Young children ages 0 to 5 and their siblings will hear stories about Bears and enjoy a short craft or activity afterward in the Children's Room at the Warren County Public Library.
Stop by the BCA and renew your Maple Leaf Community Concert Series membership for the 2023-2024 season today. Performances include: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 "7000 Miles to Broadway" Thursday, November 9, 2023 "The Suits" Tuesday, March 19, 2024 "Rockland Road" Tuesday, April 16, 2024 "ABBA Cadabra"
Parade begins at 5 pm down Broadway in Monmouth. Band a parade awards at 6:30 pm on the Festival Stage. Swyear amusements wristband night 6 to 10 pm. Food truck row is open 5 to 10 pm. Browse the industrial and vendor tent 5 to 10 pm. Entertainment tent open 5 pm to midnight. Kickabuda […]
Ag day for kids at Fairview Center Church 9 am to 2:10 pm. Swyear Amusements wristband night 6 pm to 10 pm. Food truck row is open 5 pm to 10 pm. Browse the industrial and vendor tent 5 pm to 10 pm. Entertainment tent open 5 pm to midnight, featuring live music provided by […]
Tune in from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on AM 1330 WRAM and FM 94.1, as well as online at www.radiomonmouth.com, for the annual FS Fall Ag Roundtable. Hear remarks from Tyler Main, Holly Spangler, Troy Coziahr, Ken Quinn, Ken McMillan, Wendell Shauman, Duane Bonifer, Brendan Marshall, Dan Bowman, and Vanessa Wetterling.
Farmer's Appreciation Breakfast at the Monmouth American Legion 7:30 am to 9 am. Very Special Persons Day noon to 2pm. Swyear Amusements 5 pm to close. Food truck row is open 5 pm to 10 pm. Chicken scramble and calf tagging at 6 pm at the Festival Stage area. Browse the industrial and vendor tent […]
Events kick off Friday with a performance from WIU’s Jazz Studio Orchestra from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Vince Grady Field, with the balloons taking off from the field at 6 p.m., weather permitting. The first flight Saturday, Sept. 9 will be at 6:45 a.m. as pilots take off from locations throughout the city, depending on the […]
The recognition breakfast for area farmers is free to attend and is a goodwill gesture to reinforce the purpose of the Warren County Prime Beef Festival, to promote the local agricultural heritage. The keynote speaker will be Rodney Weinzierl, Executive Director of the Illinois Corn Growers Association. Other speakers will include State Representative Norine Hammond, […]
Tune in from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on AM 1330 WRAM and FM 94.1, as well as online at www.radiomonmouth.com, for the annual FS Fall Ag Roundtable. Hear remarks from Chris Gavin, Ron Moore, Rob Elliott, David Zimmerman, Jake Armstrong, 93rd State Representative Norine Hammond, 74th State Representative Dan Swanson, 36th State Senator Mike Halpin, 47th […]
Car show at the Monmouth Park 8 am to 3 pm. Food truck row open 8 am to 10 pm. Kid's day activities, including touch a truck 10 am to noon. Swyear amusement Kid's Day will be noon to 4 pm. Regular Swyear amusement rides open 5 pm to close. Browse the industrial and vendor […]
Join the Abingdon Christian Church for registration from 7 to 7:45 am with the start of the 5K at 8 am. $20 entry fee includes t-shirt and refreshments.
Join in the 9th Annual Migration Festival at the Lakeside Nature Center in Galesburg! Register for your time to tour the educational booths and learn all about the Monarch butterfly and its' lifecycle. A tagged Monarch butterfly will be released every hour beginning at 10:55am (dependent upon butterfly availability) Crafts, vendors and more will also […]
No formal instruction. No rules. No expectations. No failure. Just enjoy your time painting with instructor Karen Noble. Held every second Saturday, September through January. $20 per session or $15 if you sign up for all five classes. You can keep your canvas for an extra $5 each.
Serving pancakes, sausage links, scrambled eggs, and drinks at the International Stearman Community Center, 275 Lloyd Stearman Drive in Galesburg. Adults $10. Children 12 and under $7. Event is hosted by the Galesburg Noon Lions Club.
Similar to watercolor, gouache is favored by many artists due to its opacity. Join instructor Raphael Iaccarino and explore and discover the qualities of this unique medium. $25 per person.
The University of Illinois Extension will host a 6 week virtual series where you can learn to thrive, just not survive with ongoing health conditions. Discover healthy ways to live with chronic conditions and find practical ways to treat yourself and talk with doctors and family members. To register, visit http://go.illinois.edu/2023TakeChargeofYourHealth. Series begins October 5th and […]
Doug Gibb will be the guest speaker for the September TRIAD meeting at Strom Center in Monmouth. Gibb is the Director and Co-founder of the Children's Grief Camp in Galesburg, plus is responsible for the direct care of patients in Hospice Care and their families in the local area.
Monmouth College students, as well as children and adults from the local community are all welcomed and encouraged to audition or volunteer to work backstage for the upcoming production of Peter Pan. Auditions will be held Friday, September 15th 7 to 8:30 pm for kids and 8:30 to 10:30 pm for MC students and adults […]
Join Bridgeway and Carl Sandburg College for the third annual Discover Wellness Summit, featuring Tiffany Jenkins and Tami West as keynote speakers. On top of these two wonderful keynotes are 25 breakout sessions to choose from, a wellness fair that features local resources, lunch, a T-shirt and a welcome bag. All of this for FREE! […]
On September 15, 2023, Church Women United of Monmouth and Vicinity will have a Love Tea at First United Methodist Church, 221 E. Broadway in Monmouth at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the Love Tea celebration day is to show God's love to all. The speaker will be Pastor Shelly Forrest, speaking on "All About […]
Come see them, have a drink, and learn more about becoming a CASA Volunteer and helping a foster child thrive in the community! Event will be held at The Patton Block in Downtown Monmouth.
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 […]
Located at 808 South Cedar Street in Galesburg. Rummage sale will contain construction items, tools, office items, miscellaneous items, baked goods, and grilled hot dogs. All proceeds benefit the Knox County Habitat for Humanity.
Ages 8 to 13 from 8:30 am to noon and those 14 to 18 from 1 pm to 4:30 pm at the Carl Sandburg College Softball Fields. Rain location is the Lakeside Recreation Facility. Cost is $65 per participant.
The Stronghurst Fall Festival will be held on Saturday September 16th, 2023, from 9am until 3pm at the Stronghurst Village Park. This event will include mum sales for $25 provided by the Stronghurst Booster Club on a first come first serve basis, vendors, music from 11-2pm, concessions by the Booster Club at the shelter house, […]
In this hands on class you will learn the historic process of making paper. Free for those 62 and older. $10 deposit to hold your spot, refundable with attendance.
The Warren-Henderson Relay for Life annual event has a new location at West Park, 401 West Broadway in Monmouth. For more information, visit Relay For Life of Warren-Henderson | (acsevents.org).
United Way of Greater Warren County is proud to announce that the Hispanic Heritage Festival is ON for 2023! This event, celebrating Hispanic culture, is sponsored by Smithfield Foods and G&M Distributors. Enjoy authentic food, music, dance, art, and more! Admission is FREE. 100% of all proceeds from food, liquor, and other activities will go […]
Pits open at 3 pm and Grandstands open at 4 pm at the Henderson County Fairgrounds in Stronghurst. Racing begins at 6 pm. Tickets are $10 for grandstands and $20 for pit passes. No one under the age of 14 is allowed in the pit area. Classes include shotgun rider, women's, rookie, FWD wire, FWD […]
All ladies in the Galesburg and surround area are invited to attend a monthly Women's Group at The Kensington Ballroom, 311 East Simmons Street in Galesburg, on the 3rd Wednesday each month, beginning September 20th. A light lunch will be provided.
This Adult SEL series will utilize CASEL's 5 domains of Social Emotional Learning. Sessions will be held September through February on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 via Zoom. Get registered at Index | Professional Development Consortium (roe26.net).
Airplane Tours and Membership rides will leave the Macomb Airport on Thursday September 21st, from the Galesburg Airport Friday September 22nd and Saturday September 23rd, and also the Burlington Airport Sunday September 24th and Monday September 25th. Annual "Flagship Detroit Foundation" memberships are $100. Call 309-342-3134 to pre-register.
Join Monmouth College staff member Kristy Krisher as she discusses her experience in the Galapagos. Event will be held at Meks on Main, 201 North Main Street in Monmouth. Cost is $17 per ticket. RSVP by calling 309-457-2323 or emailing alumni@monmouthcollege.edu.
Join Julie Swanson Davis and Debbie Babb, along with others with a passion for journaling, to construct a journal and enjoy experimenting with visual techniques. Cost is $15 per person.
All businesses, churches, organizations, clubs, and families are encouraged to set up and participate in the City Wide Sales in Monmouth on Friday, September 22nd 8 am to 8 pm and Saturday, September 23rd 8 am to 3 pm. Registration is free. If you have items that don't sell or you would like to donate, […]
Celebrate Homecoming with the Monmouth-Roseville Titans with a parade at 4 pm, pre-game party at Coach Dobry Field from 4:45 pm to 6:30 pm with yard games, spirit station, music, cotton candy stand, photo booth, silent auction items, and more. Kickoff is at 7 pm for the Titans Football game.
Meet the artists during a reception for free at the center on Friday, September 22nd from 5 to 7 pm. Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and live music will be on hand. Exhibition will be on display on the 1st Floor through September 29th.
Join for a gallery reception at the Buchanan Center for the Arts for a National Juried Exhibition with Juror Preston Jackson. Free and open to the public. Exhibition will be on display through November 3rd at the BCA.
All are invited to the Fall Open House at the Belted Cow Orchard. Enjoy comfort food favorites, explore charming pop-up vendors while sipping on your favorite fall inspired drinks, live music, and more! The Sunny 97.7 WMOI crew will be broadcasting on site from 11 am to 1 pm.
Bishop Hill’s annual 19th century harvest festival Jordbruksdagarna (pronounced yord-brooks-DAH-ga-na) will take place Saturday September 23 and Sunday September 24, 2023. As always, there will be a variety of traditional craft demonstrations, food, vendors, and hands-on activities for the children during the 51st Jordbruksdagarna (Swedish for “earth work days”) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Join for the Friends of the Warren County Public Library Book Sale, Saturday, September 23, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, located at 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Freewill donations accepted. $10 bookbags also available.
Donation of $25. Proceeds will benefit Jamieson Community Center. Meet at Russell and Maxine Stewart's house on the Cameron Blacktop to leave at 8:30 am. Lunch will be served at Stewart's.
Cruise back in time during the 28th Annual Oquawka Car Show! Registration is from 9am - noon, with awards handed out at 3pm. The car show is being moved closer to the river, starting at 2nd Street. Registration will be at 206 Schuyler Street, in front of the Oquawka Food Bank. You can get to […]
Join at the Warren County History Museum for the induction ceremony of Amy Gebauer Sestito, Mike "Bo" Williams, and Jane Kellogg into the Monmouth-Roseville Hall of Achievement.
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 Bee and Butterfly Buddy.
Get ready for Halloween with the Galesburg Parks and Recreation by creating a ghost or pumpkin wall decoration. $15 for one project or $25 to create both. Event will be held at the Lake Storey Pavilion.
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 5: Thursday, September 28th - Celebration.
United FFA will hold their annual Hog Roast in the Common area inside United High School prior to the Homecoming football game against Abingdon-Avon. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for kids.
All West Central Heat, Southern, and Union alumni, teachers, and staff are invited to attend. Admission to the game is free. A social hour with light refreshments will begin at 6 pm. At 6:45 pm, classes ending in a 3 or 8 will be recognized on the football field. Kick-off will be at 7 pm […]
The Western Illinois Museum and Casa Latina Cultural Center at WIU celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music and dance. On Friday, September 29th special guests Daniel Rojas and Claire Happel Ashe will perform with the members of EnsAmble Ad Hoc on the Museum’s indoor Our Front Porch. At 6:00 pm the doors and bar open followed […]
Join the Warren County History Museum for the 4th Annual festival from the hometown of the Greatest Mystifier ever known. Event for those 21 years and older at Meks on Main, 201 North Main Street in Monmouth.
Join to learn more about things that go bump in the night at the Lakeside Nature Center Shelter in Galesburg. $5 per participant, open to all ages. Must register by September 28th.
It’s time to buy your tickets and put on your sleuthing caps as Prairie Players Civic Theatre presents A Murder Is Announced directed by Zach Hunter on September 30, October 6 & 7 at 7:30 P.M. and October 1 & 8 at 2:00 P.M. at their theater at 160 S. Seminary Street in Galesburg, Illinois. […]
Join the Knox County Sheriff's Office for a flapjack fundraiser breakfast event at 152 South Kellogg Street in Galesburg. All donations will benefit the Knox County Sheriff's Office K9 fund.
The Alexis Presbyterian Women’s group will sponsor a Fall Bazaar this Saturday, September 30th from 8 am to 12 pm at the Alexis United Presbyterian Church. There will be a breakfast, bake sale, fall and Christmas crafts, raffle, antiques, white elephant, pumpkins, and more. All are welcome!
5K run and walk will begin at 9 am with awards and Oktoberfest events to follow at Reserve Artisan Ales in Galesburg. Events include a bags tournament, German food, kids crafts, live music, Stein holding, and more. Free entry and family friendly event. Proceeds from the 5K will benefit the Knox County Humane Society.
Those interested in becoming a lifeguard are encouraged to register for this Junior Lifeguard Training session at the Hawthorne Pool in Galesburg. This is for ages 10 to 14. Cost is $15 per person.
Join the Warren County History Museum for the 4th Annual festival from the hometown of the Greatest Mystifier ever known. Held at the Warren County History Museum for all ages! Magical and entertaining shows. Crafts and activities. Cotton candy and slushies. Giveaways. Johnsons Smokehouse and much more!
5K/1.5 Mile Run/Walk: Both courses begin and end on Galesburg Jr/Sr High Campus. 5K course will go behind Field House and turn on Dayton Drive. The course will wind through the neighborhood and return back to campus. The route ends with final lap inside F&M Bank Stadium. The route does NOT cross any major streets. […]
Illinois State Cornhusking contest will take place at the Hennenfent Farm, west of 1063 30th Street, Smithshire, IL. Illinois membership is required to pick in the classes to qualify for the national cornhusking contest. Illinois membership is $3 for youth and $15 for all adult classes. Top 3 contestants in each class qualify for the […]
Nationwide interdenominational, peaceful, prayerful demonstration since 1987. Christians standing for 1 hour holding Pro-Life signs along Henderson and Fremont Streets in Galesburg.