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Thursday, May 1, 2008 Today Plant sale Cottage Gift Shop's annual Garden Day and Plant Sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., outside Delino's. Proceeds go toward health career scholarships. Reading Poet Sheryl St. Germain will read from her works, 4 p.m., Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College. Free. Friday (May 2) Concert Knox College Choir's Spring Concert, directed by Laura Lane, 7:30 p.m., Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. Information, 341-7337. Yard sale Galesburg Terrace's Yard Sale, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., 1145 Frank St. There will be no prices on any of the items, make an offer. Friday-Saturday (May 2-3) Garden sale Galesburg Civic Art Center's annual Garden Sale, 691 Jefferson St. Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.-noon. Saturday (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., Williamsfield School, 325 Kentucky Ave. Four magicians will perform and balloon animals, cotton candy and popcorn. $4 per person. Proceeds 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. Carry-out service, (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; corsages available. Information, 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, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., 105 S. Broad St., Knoxville (rain date: May 12). Information, Milt Johnson at 289-8039. Relay for Life fundraiser Galesburg Junior Woman's Club and Friends team's "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. Concert Galesburg Community Chorus presents Ernest Bloch's "Sacred Service," 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg. $10 adults, $8 seniors and student admission free. Information or to reserve tickets, 342-8143. Plant and garage sale Oak Run Garden Club's annual plant sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Brentwood Park Building. Perennials, annuals and hanging baskets. Also Oak Run Community Garage sale, 8 a.m.-noon, throughout Oak Run. Maps for garage sale locations can be picked up at Brentwood Park. Information, Carol Genty at (309) 879-2374 or Rick Smith at (309) 639-2686. Book and bake sale Book and Bake Sale by The Friends of the Greig Memorial Library and Oneida Historical Museum, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 110 S. Joy St., Oneida. 25 cents for children's and paperback books; 50 cents for hardback books; baked goods priced as marked. The last hour of the sale customers can pay $1 for a bag and fill it with books. Proceeds benefit the library and museum. Gospel concert Umoja Community Gospel Choir's Spring Concert, "Keep on Praisin'," 3 p.m., Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. Auction Knoxville Schools Foundation for Education Excellence annual Auction/Fun-Raiser, Knox County Fairgrounds, 6 p.m. Bake sale, food, classroom baskets, Birdies for Charity. Fundraiser Garage Sale, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Carl Sandburg College Gym, 2400 Tom Wilson Blvd. Proceeds benefit Carl Sandburg Children's School. Breakfast Abingdon First Responders Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Abingdon Fire Station, 117 E. Meek St., Abingdon. Free-will donation. Dance Dance to classic country music, 8 to 11 p.m., Moose Lodge, 161 N. Cherry St. Members and friends welcome. Saturday-Sunday (May 3-4) Kites 6th annual Kites Over Lake Storey, Lake Storey Park. Saturday: kite flying, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; candy drops, noon, 2 p.m., 5 p.m.; silent auction; 50/50 drawing; kite vendor; cookout. Sunday: kite flying, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; candy drops, noon, 1 p.m.; silent auction; kite vendor; cookout. Bring your kite and fly with professionals or just watch professional kiters. Sunday (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. Alexis area history displays. Alexis related gift items for sale. Information, family history questions or to arrange a private tour, call (309) 482-3422 or (309) 482-5596. Pancake breakfast Pancake Breakfast by Workers of the Doubet-Benjamin Park, 7-11 a.m., Williamsfield Legion, Illinois 180, Williamsfield. Pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, coffee and orange juice. $5 donation. Pilgrimage experience Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience, 3 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 2401 N. Broad St. Spiritual and prayerful pilgrimage includes history of pilgrimage, apparitions and message of Lourdes. Information, Edward Santos, 344-0014. Monday (May 5) Weight loss challenge Weight loss challenge for 12-week course, 6 p.m., 101 N. Sunnylane, Monmouth. Proceeds go to biggest loser and a portion to charity. Preregistration required at (309) 734-4295. Reading Poet Pattiann Rogers will read from her own works, 7 p.m., Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College. Free. Wednesday (May 7) Concert The Scotsmen, a student run, all-male, a'cappella group at Monmouth College, presents its final concert of the year, 7:30 p.m., Dahl Chapel, Monmouth College. Special guest artists from Monmouth College Music Department: The Septet and The Belles. Admission $2 ($1 of every $2 goes to the United Way). Reading Novelist Cris Mazza will read from her own works, 4 p.m., Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College. Free. May 7-8 Touch a Truck Touch a Truck annual event, 10-11:30 a.m., Lake Storey Pavilion parking lot. Experience over 30 amazing vehicles and learn about their functions first hand. Free; great for preschool, kindergarten, field trips, day care centers and families. May 7-10 Theater "Hamlet," by William Shakespeare, directed by Elizabeth Carlin-Metz, Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. May 7-10: 7:30 p.m.; May 10: 2 p.m. $10 adults, $5 senior citizens, students free. Information, 341-7329. May 8 Book club Galesburg Public Library's Thursday Book Club, 6:30 p.m., Kaldi's Coffeehouse. Discussion of "The Golden Bowl" by Henry James. Newcomers welcome. Spring concert Knoxville Junior High's Spring Concert, 7 p.m., at Jensen Gym. Performing groups will include the KJHS Orchestra Grades 5-8, Sixth Grade Band, Jazz Band, Choir, and 7/8th Grade Concert Band. Free and open to the public. 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. Music Ryberg's Countrytime Opry with guest performers Les Roberts, Jim Lindbury, Yon Wellerdieck and Tammy Rankin, 7 p.m., OAKS Senior Center, 176 N. Farnham St. Free-will offering. Concessions provided by The OAKS. Carnival Cooke School's Carnival, 5-7 p.m. Game tickets 25 cents each (some games will require more than 1 ticket). Meal tickets $3, includes hot dog or barbeque sandwich, chips, and pop or bottled water. Ice cream social tickets $1, includes cake and ice cream. Also 50/50 raffle. May 9-10 Rummage sale Galesburg Civic Art Center's annual Rummage Sale, Cherry and Selden streets. May 8: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; May 10: 8 a.m.-noon. Plant sale 11th annual Plant Sale, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Knox County Nursing Home, 800 N. Market St., Knoxville, in the gazebo on the front lawn. Mostly perennials and some pond plants. Proceeds go towards the Century Garden at the nursing home and residents gardening programs. 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. Thrifty on 150 Thrifty on 150 yard sales in North Henderson, Rio, Alpha, New Windsor, Country Corners (north of Alpha) and Ophiem. Yard sales, food, antiques, entertainment, and outdoor activities for children, including a petting zoo at Country Corners. Information, (309) 629-9201 or http://thrifty150.googlepages.com/thrifty150. Car show Alpha Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., U.S. 150 and Main Street, Alpha. $5 registration fee; "Top 10" Peoples Choice. Information, Rod Taylor at (309) 629-4671. Choir concert Buchanan Community Chorus, with special guest the Carl Sandburg College Children's Choir, 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Galesburg. $5 adults; $2 students 17 and under. Lifeguard training pre-course Lifeguard training class pre-course skills test, 8-11 a.m., Hawthorne Municipal Pool. Class will determine eligibility for the next lifeguard training class, and eligible participants will take afternoon class the same day. Pre-registration is required for class materials. Call 345-3683 for more information. Concert Southern Gospel Music Group Concert Series: The Gates Family from Bloomington, 6:30 p.m., First Church of God, 1080 Harrison St. Doors open at 5 p.m. with food being served: tenderloin, chips, drink and dessert for $3. Free will offering for concert. 343-2179. May 11 Choir concert Buchanan Community Chorus, with special guest the Monmouth-Roseville Junior High School Jazz Band, 2 p.m., Dahl Chapel and Auditorium, Monmouth College. $5 adults; $2 students 17 and under. Breakfast and bake sale Mother's Day Breakfast and Bake Sale, 7-11 a.m., J.W. Clendenin Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars 2301, 830 North G St., Monmouth. $7 adults; $3.50 children under 6. Swim Mother's Day Swim, 1-4 p.m., Hawthorne Municipal Pool. Mothers swim free when accompanied by their child or grandchild. May 12 Concert Monmouth-Roseville District 238 fifth- and sixth-grade band, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Intermediate School, Monmouth. May 13 Book club Galesburg Public Library's Tuesday Book Club, 1 p.m., upstairs at the Galesburg Public Library. Discussion of "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer followed by a viewing of the movie "Everest." Newcomers welcome. May 15 Concert 2008 Red Carpet Series: Tommy Dorsey Big Band, Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $29, Prime; $33.50, Mezzanine; $26, B Seating; $21, C Seating. 342-2299. School concert Monmouth-Roseville Junior High School band and chorus spring concert, 7 p.m., M-RJHS, Roseville. Quilt presentation Quilt presentation by Dr. Clarice Boswell, "Pre-Civil War Quilts: Their Hidden Codes to the Freedom of Slaves Through the Underground Railroad," 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1501 Webster St. May 16 Streaks fundraiser Streaks Fundraiser, Knights of Columbus Hall, Galesburg. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Featured speakers 7:30 p.m., Dale Kelley, former GHS basketball star, and Mike Reynolds, new GHS coach. Taco dinner, 6 p.m., with drinks available; silent auction includes Cub-Cardinal tickets; 50/50 raffle. Admission $10 each; $9 each for family of four or more. Proceeds go toward developmental program for GHS boys basketball. 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. Lincoln birthday event Henderson County Reads, celebrating 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, presents Movie Night, 7 p.m., Raritan Opera House. Free movie "Young Abe Lincoln" and entertainment will be featured. Meal before and dessert afterward offered by Raritan Baptist Church. May 18 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across 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. Fundraiser Trivia Night fundraiser for Illinois Youth Horse Contest Team, 7 p.m., Galesburg High School. Team Trivia Contest, silent auction, food, drawings, door prizes. For more information, call (309) 667-2112 or (309) 236-7131. 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. Information, Susan McNaught, 343-2554 or tsk@grics.net. Mason Family benefit Benefit for the Mason Family who lost their home and contents in a fire, 2 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 830 North G St., Monmouth. $5 plate per adult, $2.50 plate for children 10 and under, drinks extra. Games (for kids and adults), auction, raffles, petting zoo, cake walk, door prizes. For more information, contact Carrie Mason at 343-2801 or Tonia Maloy at 368-5994. May 27 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. May 30 Dance production All That Dance production: "Black, White and Dance All Over," Galesburg High School Auditorium. Doors open: 5:30 p.m., show starts: 6 p.m. Tickets in advance: $7 adults, $5 children 2-18, under 2 free. Tickets at door: $8 adults, $6 children 2-18, under 2 free. For more information, call or e-mail Lindsay Jameson at 345-0145 or lindsay@allthatdance.us. June 7 Concert on Lawn Concert on the Lawn, featuring the Knox-Galesburg Symphony, with 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 from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. June 24 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. July 20 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. July 22 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Aug. 8 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Friday Night Cruise, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Steak fry by Legion. Aug. 17 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. Aug. 26 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 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, 3 p.m., Lake Storey. Rain or shine. Information 342-9229 or www.gburgpsf.org. Sept. 21 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. Sept. 23 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 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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