 KENT KRIEGSHAUSER/The Register-MailBarbara King, a Carl Sandburg College student, wears a scarf over her head symbolizing death. King took part in a program entitled "In Her Shoes," a domestic violence simulation exercise. Participants stopped at various stations and drew cards to represent various scenarios. King was "killed" by her "abuser." Safe Harbor of Galesburg conducted the program. Calendar of Events Advertisement
Monday, April 21, 2008 Tuesday (April 22) Lecture John Ashcroft, former attorney general of the United States, speaks at 7:30 p.m. in Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. Casserole luncheon Casserole Luncheon and Spring Craft Sale sponsored by United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., fellowship hall at the church, Kellogg and Ferris streets. Donation: $5. Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, meet at 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Wednesday (April 23) Rain barrels Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District's rain barrel sale order deadline. Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 9. Cost $79 each with proceeds to benefit educational programs offered by the District. Order forms at District office, 233 S. Soangetaha Road, Galesburg, or http://knoxcountyswcd.tripod.com under "Rain Barrels" tab. Thursday (April 24) Scrapbooking Digital Scrapbooking presented by Warren County Early Learning Project, 2 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square. Learn how to scrapbook your memories using the computer. (309) 734-3166. Kids in the Kitchen Kids in the Kitchen: children create their own snack of "Fish Food," 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Discovery Depot Children's Museum, 128 S. Chambers St. $1 per snack for supplies. 344-8876. Luncheon Ham and Bean with Cornbread or Potato Soup, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., OAKS Senior Center, 176 N. Farnham St. Pie, coffee or tea. $5 donation. Friday (April 25) Photography reception Reception of entries of Sandburg Days 2008 Photography Contest, 4 p.m., Galesburg Public Library. Selection of entries will be exhibited at Galesburg Public Library until May 9. Artist reception Photographs by members of the Galesburg Camera Club, 5-7 p.m., Kaldi's Coffeehouse, 124 E. Simmons St. (part of the Sandburg Days Gallery Walk). Exhibit runs through May 31. Wine event Vintages Tasting Room and Wine Garden's complimentary wine and cheese tasting (part of Sandburg Days Gallery Walk), 4-7 p.m., 57 S. Seminary St. Featuring photographic art work of Steve Herrick; Celtic music by Jillian LaDage, 4:30-6:30 p.m., evening concert at 7:30 p.m. $10 donation suggested for evening concert. (309) 335-2744. Friday-Sunday (April 25-27) Theater Performing Arts Academy of Galesburg presents "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," Orpheum Theatre. April 25-26: 7 p.m.; April 27: 3 p.m. Main floor and balcony: $12 adults, $9 students (up to high school); Mezzanine: $15 all ages. 342-2299. Saturday (April 26) Swedish dinner Swedish Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, Altona. $10 adults, $5 children 10 and under. Carryouts available. Information, (309) 484-5182, (309) 484-4831, (309) 484-8321. Benefit Larry Lynch Benefit and Car Cruise sponsored by Spoon River Regional Ford V8 Club, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Knox County Fairgrounds. Hog roast, cruise, music, auctions, games, raffle. Donations also may be made to Larry Lynch Benefit Fund, c/o Tompkins State Bank, Knoxville. Earth Day celebration Earth Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-noon, Discovery Depot Children's Museum, 128 S. Chambers St. Learn how to make paper out of leaves, flowers, newspapers and other throw-aways. Each child will take home a self-decorated recycling box as well as a piece of handmade recycled paper. $4.50 for each person one year old and older; members are free. 344-8876. Valborg bonfire Valborg bonfire, a Swedish welcome to spring and farewell to winter, 6:30 p.m., Vasa Archives, Bishop Hill. Singing, playing kubb, roasting hot dogs and making s'mores. For more information, call Lars Jenner at (309) 927-3898. Horsemanship clinic Horsemanship Clinic featuring Travis Tieman, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Boots and Saddle Club Arena, across the road from Carl Sandburg College. Six person limited space for one on one with Travis Tieman. Door prizes, demonstrations. For more information, call Buffy Allen at 344-3605. Rummage sale MOPS Galesburg annual Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Presbyterian Church, corner of Prairie and Ferris streets. Most items only 25 cents to 50 cents. During the last hour, $1 a bag. Swedish Stomp Swedish Stomp and Skamperoo, a 5K run or walk open to all runners age 7 to 107, begins at Bishop Hill Colony School. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and race time is 9 a.m.; Skamperoo is scheduled for 10 a.m. Registration and entry fees paid prior to day of race: $14 includes a Stomp T-shirt; runners age 7 to 19 can enter for half price. Medals for the 13 divisions will be awarded. Proceeds used for the preservation and maintenance of the Old Colony School. For information or to obtain an entry form, call (309) 927-3833 or e-mail cdowell@winco.net. Saturday-Sunday (April 26-27) Concert Nova Singers present "Faure Requiem." April 26, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg. April 27, 4 p.m., First Congregational Church, Moline. $15 adults, $10 seniors, free for students. Information, 341-7038. April 27 Ham loaf dinner Ham Loaf Dinner, 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., Alexis United Presbyterian Church, 500 W. Hunt Avenue, Alexis. Ham loaf, AuGratin potatoes, green beans, roll, Jell-O salad, dessert and drink. Donations: $6 adults; $4 children 4-10; $2 children under 4. All proceeds for missions projects. Dance presentation AMEBA, an acrobatic and aerial dance company, will present a free public performance, 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, Ford Center for the Arts, Knox College. Workshops in aerial dance and flying dance technique will be April 28-May 2 on the Knox campus; due to limited space, workshop participants must register by April 23 with assistant professor Jennifer Smith at jlsmith@knox.edu. April 28 Mother-Child book club Mother-Child Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square. Theme for April is "Poetry" for National Poetry Month. (309) 734-3166. April 29 Web class Web Savvy Class: Health Information, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square. Learn how to evaluate Web sites to find current, reliable health information on the internet; participants must have basic computer knowledge. Class size limited, $1 required to reserve seat. (309) 734-3166. Spring luncheon Spring Luncheon sponsored by Corpus Christi Altar and Rosary Society, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., McAteer Center, 273 S. Prairie St. $5 adults, $1 children. Hot chicken casserole, assorted salads and beverages. Baked items and crafts also for sale. Lecture Historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich will give a talk, "Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History," 7:30 p.m., Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union, Knox College. Free. April 30 Wine event Vintages Tasting Room and Wine Garden's Gather Your Girlfriends: Sweet Intentions by the Morgans, 6-8 p.m., 57 S. Seminary St. Learn how to pair wines with different yummy confections. $15 per person; reservations required, call 335-2744. May 1 Plant sale Cottage Gift Shop's annual Garden Day and Plant Sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., outside Delino's. Proceeds will go towards health career scholarships. Reading Poet Sheryl St. Germain will read from her own works, 4 p.m., in the Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College. Free. May 2 Concert Knox College Choir, directed by Laura Lane, 7:30 p.m., Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. Information, 341-7337. May 3 Nature hike Spring Wildflowers Identification Hike, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, 1950 Angling Road, Highway 4, Alexis. Wear sturdy shoes, jeans, dress for the weather. $1. Pre-register by May 2 at 342-5493 or blackthornhill@insightbb.com. Magic show Magic Show, 6-7:30 p.m., at the Williamsfield School, 325 Kentucky Avenue. Four magicians will perform and also balloon animals, cotton candy and popcorn. $4 per person. Proceeds go to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. Dinner Mother's Day Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Oquawka United Methodist Church, North Third St., Oquawka. Turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, salad, dessert and drink. Free will offering. For carry out service, call (309) 867-6021. Breakfast Sausage gravy, biscuit and egg breakfast, 8-9:30 a.m., Blue Bell Towers, 300 N. Jefferson, Abingdon (use southwest door). $4 per person. Spring salad luncheon Spring Salad Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with White Elephant sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Knoxville United Methodist Church, 303 S. Broad St., Knoxville. Lunch includes chicken casserole plus assorted salads. Father Daughter dance Father Daughter Dance sponsored by Abingdon Rotary Club/Blue Ribbon Committee, 6-8 p.m., Abingdon High School cafeteria. $5 in advance; $7 at door; registration forms may be picked up at any Abingdon School office. Casual dress; door prizes; drawings; DJ; refreshments; group pictures; and corsages available. For more information, call Bonnie at (309) 462-2905 or Don at (309) 462-3353. Relay for Life fundraiser Relay for Life Team Forever's yard and bake sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 105 S. Broad St., Knoxville (rain date: May 12). For information, contact Milt Johnson at 289-8039. Relay for Life fundraiser Galesburg Junior Woman's Club and Friends team hosting "Rock For A Cure," 2 p.m.-midnight, Knights of Columbus Hall. Entertaintainment: Andy Busch, Knox College Jazz Combo, Seth Cocquit and friends, and Sway Breezy; silent auction, raffle. Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at door, available at Hayden Chiropractic, Knights of Columbus or call (309) 351-9419 or (309) 33-52029. May 4 Jazz concert 2008 Red Carpet Series: Jazz and Soul Chanteuse Simone, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $25 for Prime; $30 for Mezzanine; $20 for B Seating and C Seating. 342-2299. Museum open Alexis Museum open, 1-4 p.m., 200 S. Scott, Alexis. Several Alexis area history displays. Alexis related gift items also available for sale. For more information, family history questions, or to arrange a private tour, call (309) 482-3422 or (309) 482-5596. May 7-10 Theatre "Hamlet," by William Shakespeare, directed by Elizabeth Carlin-Metz, 7:30 p.m., Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. $10 adults, $5 senior citizens, students free. Information, 341-7329. May 9 Art show opening Reception and award ceremony for annual Al Young Art Exhibition. Show features works by Knox College students in painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, mixed media. 4 p.m., Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts. On display through May 17. Free. Information, 341-7337. Relay for Life fundraiser The Beverly Karlene Miller team sponsoring a Fish Fry, 5-8 p.m., Galesburg Elk's Lodge. Only 150 tickets will be sold. Catfish filets, baked potato, cole slaw, baked beans, dinner roll and choice of coffee, tea or water for $7.50. Homemade desserts available for $1. Cash bar. 50/50 raffles every hour and other items will be raffled. DJ Radio Mike performing. May 10 Concert "Celebrate Mom at the Pops" with Semenya McCord, vocalist, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $8-$15 adults; students and children half- price. 342-2299. Bird watch Bird Watch with host Vince Hummel, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, 1590 Angling Road, Highway 4, Alexis. Bring binoculars, dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and jeans. $1. Pre-register by May 9 at 342-5493 or blackthornhill@insightbb.com. May 15 Concert 2008 Red Carpet Series: Tommy Dorsey Big Band, Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $29 for Prime; $33.50 for Mezzanine; $26 for B Seating; and $21 for C Seating. 342-2299. May 17 Jazz concert Knox College Jazz Ensemble, directed by Nikki Whittaker, 7:30 p.m., Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. Information: 341-7337. May 18 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across the road from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. May 23 Artist reception Artist reception for Eden Stern and Todd Van Duren exhibit, 5-7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415. May 24 Relay for Life fundraiser The Beverly Karlene Miller team's yard/bake sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 1189 N. Cedar St. For information, contact Susan McNaught at 343-2554 or tsk@grics.net. May 27 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, meet at 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Route 41. June 7 Concert on Lawn Concert on the Lawn featuring the Knox-Galesburg Symphony, with a guest soloist from the Midwest Young Artist program, 5 p.m., Old Main, Knox College (Fleming Fieldhouse in case of rain). Free. Information: 341-7268. June 15 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across the road from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. June 24 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, meet at 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Route 41. July 20 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across the road from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. July 22 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, meet at 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Route 41. Aug. 8 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Friday Night Cruise, meet at 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Route 41. Steak fry by Legion. Aug. 17 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across the road from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. Aug. 26 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, meet at 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Route 41. Sept. 6 Art in the Park Art in the Park fine arts fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Standish Park Arboretum. Sept. 14 Cardboard Boat Regatta Cardboard Boat Regatta, noon, Lake Storey. Rubber Duck Race Galesburg Public Schools Foundation's annual Rubber Duck Race, at approximately 3 p.m., Lake Storey. Rain or shine. 342-9229 or visit www.gburgpsf.org. Sept. 21 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across the road from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. Sept. 23 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, meet at 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Route 41. - The Register-Mail accepts items submitted for the calendar. Calendar items should be for events that are open to the public, are provided for enjoyment or entertainment and have broad public appeal. The Register-Mail prints appropriate calendar items free as space permits. Mail items for the calendar to Lorraine Stone, 140 S. Prairie St., Galesburg, IL 61401, or e-mail lstone@register-mail.com. Items also may be faxed to 343-2382.
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