Events

First Christian Church is hosting a free seminar on Monday, March 30th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. This seminar, “Protecting Your House of Worship,” is provided by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association, and will cover a variety of topics that we as church leaders must, unfortunately, consider. The seminar is free. Pre-registration is not required but […]

Everyone is invited to take a tour of the Recharge Teen Center facility and meet the staff as they celebrate their 4th Birthday! Walking tacos will be available for purchase.

All are invited to join at the Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Avenue, on Tuesdays through Lent at 5 p.m. for a study of the events involved in the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Join the OSF Holy Family Medical Center Auxiliary for their free will donation Spring Bake Sale in the Volunteer and Education Office Hallway at Holy Family in Monmouth. All proceeds benefit Healthcare scholarships and special projects for the medical center.

Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to Strom Center in Monmouth for a tasty meal, which will be served at 11:30 am, and then celebrate the Easter season by coloring Easter eggs. On the menu: ham, potato salad, baked beans, dinner roll, apple pie, or potato bar. A suggested […]

All are invited to attend the Maundy Thursday Service 'A communion service in remembrance of the Last Supper,' at the Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Avenue.

All are invited to the 50th Annual Lenten Lay Breakfast Series at Strom Center in Monmouth. Breakfast begins at 6:30 am followed by a program from 7:15 to 7:45 am. Host church is Immaculate Conception Church.

All are invited to attend the Good Friday Service 'A Tenebrae service in observance of the day Jesus was crucified' at the Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Avenue.

All are invited to the Galesburg Public Library for a Community Read Event. Pick a session, either 10 am to 11 am or 3 pm to 4 pm, and enjoy some tasty foods will reading 'Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees.' Registration is required, call 309-343-6118.

All children ages 1 through 10 are invited to participate in the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Monmouth Park.

8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast Free will donation to benefit the youth church camp fund. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 a.m. Church Service

Serving chili, ham and beans with cornbread, beef and noodles, and sloppy joe sandwiches. All you can eat soups and sandwich, not dessert. Meals for Adults are $9 and Children are $3. Each meal comes with one dessert, drinks, and great friends to visit with. 50/50 raffle drawing at 6 pm.

Solo Stove, Shared Hope. The winner of the ongoing solo stove raffle, benefitting CASA of West Central Illinois will be chosen live on Facebook.

Join the Regional Office of Education #33 as Healthy Habits are Blooming! Spring into Health with free play, a provided meal, giveaways, and more! All families are invited to 321 East Euclid in Monmouth.

Join the Blue Ribbon Task Force of West Central Illinois for a community gathering at the Knox County Courthouse, 200 South Cheery Street in Galesburg, to support the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

In recognition of April being Child Abuse Prevention Month, join CASA of West Central Illinois for their annual Hands Around the Courthouse ceremony in Knox County, located at 200 South Cherry Street in Galesburg. This annual gathering honors children whose lives are impacted by abuse and neglect. It also recognizes the dedication of volunteer advocates […]

Join the Warren County Historical Society at the Warren County History Museum for Antique Stories. Bring your antiques or oddities and share the story behind them for an evening of show and tell. Free admission. No sign-up in advance is necessary.

Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to the Roseville Community Center for a tasty meal, which will be served at 11:00 am, and then create colorful sun catchers. On the menu: pulled pork on a bun, coleslaw, potato wedges, and mandarin oranges, or potato bar. A suggested donation of […]

Join the Four Star Bar, 300 East 11th Avenue in Monmouth, for a drive-thru style Barbecue Rib Dinner. Serving starts at noon and will last until food is gone.

The Recharge Teen Center will hold their annual Quarter Auction. More details to follow.

Join Rebecca Quick in the AP room at the Monmouth YMCA 12-2pm for a haiku poetry class. Participants will learn about the traditional form of Japanese poetry and how to create a comic based on the poem. This class is FREE to attend and meant for participants 8 years and older. To reserve a spot, […]

Join Warren-Henderson Relay for Life for a Game Day at Market Alley Wines, 59 Public Square in Downtown Monmouth.

Teens and adults looking for a job are invited to the Galesburg Public Library in the Community Room to meet with Galesburg-area businesses. Apply for jobs, learn to write a resume and cover letter, get practice interview questions, and more.

Put on your cocktail dress and lace up your dancing shoes. Join the Monmouth-Roseville Titans Sports Boosters for the Navy & Silver Gala at the Monmouth American Legion. Enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner, drinks, raffle, and live band. Tickets are $20 per seat or $150 per table of 8 people. Raffle tickets are $100 that […]

Held at the First Church of the Nazarene, located at 1501 Webster Street in Galesburg.

Join the Blue Ribbon Task Force of West Central Illinois for a community gathering on the Monmouth Public Square to support the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

CeCe Teneal, Vocalist + 2 Vocalists + Piano + Track; Take a ride on the “Midnight Train to Georgia” over “River Deep, Mountain High” while award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers you the “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” you deserve in DIVAS OF SOUL. This spectacular celebration of thirty years of chart-topping music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, […]

Join the Blue Ribbon Task Force of West Central Illinois for a community gathering at the Henderson County Courthouse, 307 Warren Street in Oquawka, to support the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

The Warren County Public Library invites everyone to form a team of 3 or 4 members for a Jigsaw Contest. Compete against other teams to finish the puzzle first.

Bridgeway's Prevention Team will be at Axline Pharmacy, 220 North Main Street in Monmouth, for a Drug Takeback event, safely and properly disposing unused and expired medications.

Strom Center will once again be hosting a 9-week Stress Buster Program beginning this Friday, April 17th at 9:30 AM to 11am. This session will focus on Chronic Illness and will be led by Carla Ewing. To sign up, call 734-5677.

Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to the Mercer County Senior Center in Aledo for a tasty meal, which will be served at 11:30 am, and then discover how to fold paper into simple creations. On the menu: beef with Asian noodles and pepper, broccoli, and pineapple, or potato […]

The West Central Parent Teacher Committee is hosting a "SINGO" Night at The Barn at Fairview Acres outside Biggsville. Dinner begins at 6 pm. SINGO will start at 7 pm. Cost is $20 for the 1st SINGO card and $10 for the 2nd. There will also be a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the West […]

Join the Henderson County Health Department, located at 208 West Elm Street in Gladstone, for a Community Breakfast. Dine in or carry out. Serving pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, biscuits and sausage gravy, and drinks. Proceeds will support the Henderson County Community Food Pantry. Also, the Golden Manes of Valor will be there to showcase their […]

Katrina Morrison will host BCA participants at the Dairy Building in Bishop Hill for a monoprint class Saturday, April 18. The class will also include a bus trip from the Buchanan Center for the Arts to Bishop Hill. The first stop will be the Steeple Building to see the Bishop Hill Art Invitational for inspiration […]

Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to the Community Senior Citizens Center of Stronghurst for a tasty meal, which will be served at 11:30 am, and then create your own May Day basket. On the menu: ham and cheese melt, potato wedges, peas and carrots, and peaches, or potato […]

Real Cost of Homeownership workshops, presented by Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois, are held Tuesday, April 21 at 5:00 p.m. or Wednesday, April 29 at 10:00 a.m. at Jamieson Community Center, 1025 S. 2nd St., Monmouth. There is no cost to attend. To reserve a spot, call 309-734-4251 or visit www.jamiesoncommunitycenter.org/housingprogram. Workshop attendance […]

The Henderson County Public Library cordially invites you to their Fancy Nancy Tea Party at The Barn at Fairview Acres outside Biggsville. Be sure to wear your fanciest ensemble and arrive early for the photo booth, the chance to decorate a crown, and grab a snack. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Tea begins at 6:30 […]

A Community Blood Drive will be held in the S&T Atrium on the Sandburg Campus at 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd in Galesburg. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

The Henderson County Public Library cordially invites you to their Fancy Nancy Tea Party at The Barn at Fairview Acres outside Biggsville. Be sure to wear your fanciest ensemble and arrive early for the photo booth, the chance to decorate a crown, and grab a snack. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Tea begins at 6:30 […]

Join ROE 26 & 33 for a Community Action Poverty Simulation event at the ROE 33 Building, 932 Harrison Street in Galesburg. This simulation will break down stereotypes by allowing participants to step into real life situations of others. Sign-in will take place from 8 to 8:30 am with the simulation from 8:30 to 11:30 […]

Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to the Henderson Senior Center in Oquawka for a tasty meal, which will be served at 11:30 am, and then create your own May Day basket. On the menu: vegetable beef stew with crackers and pears, or potato bar. A suggested donation of […]

Any current or potential breastfeeding caregivers are invited to attend this Basics of Breastfeeding Class at the Warren County Public Library in Downtown Monmouth. Class will cover latching and positioning, breastfeeding management, and provide resources for support.

All are invited to the Galesburg Public Library, 264 West Main Street, for an Autism Awareness Event. Enjoy an evening of food and drinks, activities, and giveaways, plus community resources and information.

Join Sandburg for a day trip to the Art Institute of Chicago. Cost is $45, which includes the $40 bus ticket and $5 admin fee, museum admission isn't included and must be obtained separately. Bus will leave from the E Parking Lot on the Sandburg campus in Galesburg. For more information, contact Sandburg at 309-345-3501.

Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to the Roseville Community Center for a tasty meal, which will be served at 11:00 am, and then challenge your brain with puzzles or create a custom bookmark. On the menu: chicken alfredo, broccoli, cauliflower, and fruit cocktail, or potato bar. A suggested […]

Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to Strom Center in Monmouth for a tasty meal, which will be served at 11:30 am, and then create cheerful flowers during a hands-on activity. On the menu: chicken alfredo, broccoli, cauliflower, and fruit cocktail, or potato bar. A suggested donation of $3 […]

All are invited for the Immaculate Conception School Holy Smokes BBQ, Drive Thru Only at 115 North B Street, featuring Eddie B's pulled pork, plus baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread, and chips. Meals are $10.

All are invited to the Warren County Public Library in Downtown Monmouth to help assemble LEGO flower care packages to encourage NICU families walking through a heavy season. For more information, follow along on Instagram @lovingwithlego.

High school or college students interested in pharmacy or rural healthcare are invited to join the UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy's free Rural Pharmacy Camp at Sandburg College in Galesburg. For more information, call 815-395-5749 or email khicks@uic.edu.

All are invited to Rainbow Riders, 822 200th Avenue in Monmouth, to meet the incredible therapy horses, visit the farm, learn more about the therapeutic riding program, and enjoy a fun-filled day for all ages! Food will be available for purchase.

Join the Heritage Bible Church, 302 East Broadway in Monmouth, for their drive-thru only Spring Indian Taco Supper. For a $9 donation, you will receive a plate size taco and ice cream.

Join Representative Dan Swanson, Seminary Village, and The Kensington for a Veteran Senior Fair on Wednesday, April 29th, 9AM to 12PM at the Vault, 185 S. Kellogg Street, Galesburg. The Carriage House is providing a free Continental Breakfast. The Illinois Lions Club Hearing and Screening Bus will be available to provide services. Loren's Barbershop and […]

Real Cost of Homeownership workshops, presented by Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois, will be held Wednesday, April 29 at 10:00 a.m. at Jamieson Community Center, 1025 S. 2nd St., Monmouth. There is no cost to attend. To reserve a spot, call 309-734-4251 or visit www.jamiesoncommunitycenter.org/housingprogram. Workshop attendance is the first step in qualifying […]

Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to the Mercer County Senior Center in Aledo for a tasty meal, which will be served at 11:30 am, and then create your own May Day basket. On the menu: corn chowder with shredded chicken, corn and potatoes, garlic toast, and applesauce, or […]