Events

The Regional Office of Education #33 and #26 will be holding a Substitute Teacher License Training at their location in Galesburg, 932 Harrison Street from 9 am to noon. Register online at pdroe.net or call 309-345-3828. Cost is $25.

Join University of Illinois Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to promote socialization, reduce isolation, and promote intellectual engagement in older adults. Classes will be held at Strom Center in Monmouth, 211 South A Street, on Mondays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Class days are October 28th, November 25th, […]

Join the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce in hearing directly from legislators on issues impacting our community. This event is open for anyone to attend. Confirmed panelists are: Senator Mike Halpin: Illinois General Assembly 36th Senate District Senator Neil Anderson: Illinois General Assembly 47th Senate District State Representative Dan Swanson: Illinois District 71 There will be […]

YOU'RE INVITED! Join for an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Science & Technology Center! The event runs 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Science & Technology Center at our Galesburg campus, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., Galesburg, IL 61401. Tour the new state-of-the-art center, hear from key constituents, discover and discuss […]

Join in the Halloween fun with a night of games, snacks, crafts, photo booth, and more at the First Lutheran Church, 116 South B Street in Monmouth. Use the entrance from the back parking lot and make your way to the Church Fellowship Room.

Join CASA of West Central Illinois for a complementary coffee at the B&B Cafe in Alexis and learn about becoming a CASA Volunteer. There are 34 children in Warren County in need of a CASA Volunteer.

Meet with students from all majors in the Center for Science and Business, Mellinger Commons, on the Monmouth College campus. Lunch is included.

Enjoy trunk or treating at the Stronghurst United Methodist Church.

Celebrate Halloween this year with the Monmouth Fire Department!  From 5:30 - 7:30pm on October 31st MFD will host trick or treating at Station 1 located at 601 Industrial Park Rd.

Join Kirkwood's Senior Group and other members of the community for a Trunk or Treat event! Enjoy hotdogs, juice, and candy.

All are invited for a Trunk or Treat at the Pattee Outdoor Pool Parking lot, across from the Warren County YMCA.

Serving mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, noodles, grilled chicken, ham, green beans, tossed salad, and dessert at the St. Patrick's Community Center west of Roseville. Carryout's are also available.

The community is invited to a Pancake Breakfast at the Monmouth American Legion with the Monmouth-Roseville Titans Football Team, Coaches, and Cheerleaders. Freewill donation.

All are invited to attend this Harvest Supper at the Berwick Baptist Church. Serving chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes, turnips, green beans, applesauce, biscuits, and desserts. Free will offering. Carry outs available.

Event will be held at the Monmouth American Legion. Doors open and silent auction begin at 5 pm. Survivor Dinner at 6 pm. Live music by Craig and Co from 8 to 10 pm. Luminaria at 9 pm. Closing ceremony at 9:30 pm. Register or dedicate a luminaria at relayforlife.org/WHIL.

Event will be held at McGuire and Davies Funeral Home in Monmouth. *$100 per table*Up to 10 people on a team*Mulligans & Doublers available for purchase*Pre register by 10/19 to get a free Mulligan!!*BYOB & Snacks!!!*Doors open @ 5:30pm*Trivia Starts @ 6pm*Raffles for Gift Baskets

All are invited for the All You Can Eat Soup Supper at the Monmouth American Legion. Serving chili, beef and noodle, ham and beans with cornbread, and chili dogs. Cost is $9 for adults and $3 for children. (All You Can Eat is soup and sandwiches only, not dessert.)

All are invited to the annual Turkey Dinner Fundraiser at the Calvary Baptist Church, 1000 South 1st Street in Monmouth. Walk-in, carry-out, or delivery. Donation of $15 is asked for the meal. Call 309-397-6901 for more information.

Join CASA of West Central Illinois for their Lip Synce Battle Fundraiser, Back to the 80's. Event will be held at Cedar Creek Hall in Galesburg.

Save the date! This year's Lip Sync Battle benefitting CASA of West Central Illinois is Back to the 80s theme. The event will be held at Cedar Creek Hall, featuring local celebrities.

Letters from Home is a USO style show, honoring artists like Frank Sinatra, the Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn, the Nicholas Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and many others. High-energy singing and tap dancing by founder Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann, will leave you feeling great about being human. Though no two performances are the same, each […]

Tickets are now on sale for Thrive Community Services fall fundraising event - Howl at the Moon. A unique nightlife experience from downtown Chicago, the lively group is returning to Galesburg Friday, November 8. The professional pianists and musicians from the popular hot-spot Howl at the Moon will perform crowd favorite songs and audience requests […]

Featuring a large selection of vendors with unique crafts and gifts at the Macomb High School. Free admission.

Join the Warren County YMCA for their annual Family Fun Night and Food Drive for a chili supper, bounce houses, games, prizes, and more! Bring a pantry item for the Jamieson Community Center and receive an extra raffle ticket! Cost is $10 per person. Kids under 3 are free. Register online or at the YMCA […]

Each year the Buchanan Center for the Arts hosts a festive evening to raise funds for arts programming in the community. This year will be an "Awesome 80s Night" at 6pm Saturday, November 9. Event tickets are $60. Can't make the event in person? The Taste of the Arts raffle is another way to support […]

Monmouth College's Chamber Choir will be the featured ensemble at a concert on campus that will also include smaller performance groups and selections on the Ardell Organ. Free and open to the public, the concert will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Kasch Performance Hall of Dahl Chapel and Auditorium.

United Intermediate Students invite all area veterans to join them for a biscuit and gravy breakfast in the cafeteria between 7:30 am to 8:15 am. RSVP by calling 309-734-8511.

Papa's Bar and Grill + Lairs Collision Center Present a Free Pulled Pork Meal for Military Veterans on Veteran's Day 11/11/24 from 10:30 am to 9 pm at Papa's in Monmouth

On November 11th, the Knox County Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a special free lunch, chili and cornbread, at the Knoxville Legion to honor and support local veterans. This is part of the ongoing Habitat for Heroes initiative. Enjoy a warm meal, meet local Veterans, and receive free winter clothing.

Join the Buchanan Center for the Arts at 10am Wednesday, November 13, for Old Friends Talk Art as they host this year's Security Savings Bank Annual Amateur Photography Show Juror, Natalie Jackson. This event is free and open to the public, refreshments will be served. OFTA is sponsored in part by the Jim & Jan […]

Join the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours at the Galesburg Public Library Foundation, 246 West Main Street.

Join Security Savings Bank for the Gallery Reception of the 43rd Annual Amateur Photography Show at the Buchanan Center for the Arts. Exhibition will be on display through December 21st.

Join the First Christian Church in Monmouth and prepare a crockpot of chili and prep your BINGO daubers for a fun-filled evening.

Join the Western Illinois Animal Rescue for their Fabulous Fall Craft Vendor Show at the Monmouth American Legion. If you are interested in setting up as a vendor, call WIAR at 309-715-7109 or email wiarrescue@yahoo.com. WIAR will be selling carry out meals.

Join Rebecca Quick in the Blum Studio and prepare for holidays! 11am-1pm Saturday, November 16, Rebecca will teach slab and coil building techniques to create that perfect Christmas tree ornament. Glaze date is 11-1pm Saturday, December 7. This class is family friendly and designed for all ages. Class fee is included with your BCA membership. […]

Join Beautify Biggsville for their Wine, Art, and Music event at The Barn at Fairview Acres.

Join ICS on November 16 @ 4:30pm for Mass, Supper, and the New Gymnasium Blessing and Dedication with Bishop Lou. Then watch some exiting Alumni Volleyball and Basketball games. Fun for the whole family!

All are invited to the Knox County Fairgrounds for a Chili Supper Fundraiser, benefitting the Knox County Sheriff's Office Water Rescue Team. Free will donation. There will also be a gun raffle, 50/50, and live auction at 7 pm.

Create pinecone turkeys at The Discovery Depot. Free with admission.

November 17th at 2pm This FREE showing is sponsored by Jennifer DeWolfe and Caleb Thorne of THRIVENT. https://ci.ovationtix.com/35922/production/1217396

Join the Stronghurst Booster Club and the Village of Stronghurst for their annual Christmas Open House in Downtown Stronghurst.

Santa is coming to town! During the Stronghurst Christmas Open House, visit with Santa at the building next to the American Legion.

Create Wood Slice Turkeys at The Discovery Depot. $1 with admission.

All are invited to the Cameron Fire Station for a chili supper, serving chili, chili dogs, grilled cheese, and all the fixings. Free will donation.

Enjoy an intimate portrait of Illinois with local performer Chris Vallillo at The Orpheum Theatre. Forgottonia is a musical journey through the people and places of rural America as seen through the eyes of Vallillo. Forgottonia - Orpheum Website

Create Autumn Owls at The Discovery Depot. Free with admission.

Join University of Illinois Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to promote socialization, reduce isolation, and promote intellectual engagement in older adults. Classes will be held at Strom Center in Monmouth, 211 South A Street, on Mondays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Class days are October 28th, November 25th, […]

The 46th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon is an annual event to gather together and share news of growth and successes in the last year. As tradition goes, the prestigious Thomas B. Herring Award is presented to the recipient at this luncheon as well. Registration opens at 11:00am. Event begins at 11:30am. Event will be held at […]

All are invited for a 'Penning Your Past' workshop at the Warren County Public Library. Explore ways to preserve your individual and family stories for future generations. RSVP at 309-734-3166.

Create your own turkey mask at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg. $1 with admission.

A Community Blood Drive will be held at the Warren County YMCA in the AP Room, sponsored by the Y and United Way of Greater Warren County. To make an appointment, call 309-734-3183 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Kids can create Thanksgiving appetizers at The Discovery Depot. $2 with admission.

Join Highpoint Church and members of the community for a free Thanksgiving Dinner at the Monmouth American Legion. Serving turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and more! Dine-in from noon to 1:30 pm, delivery starts at 11:30 am, and carry-out begins at noon. To schedule a delivery, call 309-368-4032. Orders will be taken through […]

Shop with over 20 local vendors. Lunch by Smokin' Willies. Gift wrapping by donation. Photos with Santa. Cookie decorating with the Grinch. And so much more! Event will be held at Smokin' Willies BBQ, 161 North Cherry Street in Galesburg.