 KEN EXUM/The Register-MailSt. Jude patient Emily McEllen's stuffed bear rests on a bench Thursday in Rotary Park. Emily has an inoperable brain tumor and the bear is her constant companion, going everywhere with her. Calendar of Events Advertisement
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Today History night History Night: Third part of Galesburg Old Houses slide presentation, 7 p.m., at The Center, 123 S. Cherry St. Free. All welcome. Knox County Fair Knox County Fair, Knox County Fairgrounds, 1392 Knox Highway 9, Knoxville. Grandstand: I.T.P.A. Tractor Pulls with Mini Rods and Tractors (2 classes), 6:30 p.m., $10. Merchant building: Teen Idol Contest at 5:30 p.m.; Forever Dancing Studio performance at 6:45 p.m. www.knoxfair.com. Today-Saturday (July 29-Aug. 2) Knox County Fair Knox County Fair, Knox County Fairgrounds, 1392 Knox Highway 9, Knoxville. Entertainment, motor sports, livestock shows, carnival rides, free parking, food, crafts, grandstand events. www.knoxfair.com. Wednesday (July 30) Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Mike Budde. Food vendor: Q's Cafe. Knox County Fair Knox County Fair, Knox County Fairgrounds, 1392 Knox Highway 9, Knoxville. Grandstand: Monument Music Show sponsored by Kleine Equipment, 7:30 p.m., $5. Merchant building: Teen Idol Contest at 5:30 p.m. www.knoxfair.com. Wine event Ladies Night, 6-8 p.m., Vintages Tasting Room, 57 S. Seminary St. $20 per person. Reservations required, call 335-2744. Thursday (July 31) Farmers' Market Oneida Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m., at DT Sales and Service parking lot on U.S. 34 in Oneida. Market every Thursday through September. Special event: Tour a fire truck provided by Oneida Fire Department. Knox County Fair Knox County Fair, Knox County Fairgrounds, Knoxville. Grandstand: U.S.M.T.S. Stock Car Races, 7 p.m., adults $15 and children 6-12 years old $5. www.knoxfair.com. Friday (Aug. 1) Knox County Fair Knox County Fair, Knox County Fairgrounds, 1392 Knox Highway 9, Knoxville. Grandstand: AMA District 17 Flat Track Motorcycle Races, 7:30 p.m., $10. www.knoxfair.com. Farmers' Market Monmouth Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-noon, North Main and West Boston. Market every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Car show and cruise Maple City Street Machines' annual Maple City Cruise Night, 6-10 p.m., downtown Monmouth. Friday-Sunday (Aug. 1-3) Theater Nazarene Community Theatre presents: "Charlotte's Web, the Musical," at First Church of the Nazarene, 1501 Webster St. Aug. 1-2: 7 p.m.; Aug. 3: 2 p.m. General admission $5; family $15. 342-9012. Saturday (Aug. 2) Knox County Fair Knox County Fair, Knox County Fairgrounds, 1392 Knox Highway 9, Knoxville. Grandstand: Demolition Derby, 6 p.m., $10. Merchant building: Teen Idol Contest finals at 1 p.m.; Forever Dancing Studio performance at 2:30 p.m.; chainsaw carving auction at 3 p.m.; teen dance sponsored by Knox County Teen court at 8 p.m., $5 admission. www.knoxfair.com. Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Artist reception Artists reception for Members and Friends Exhibition, 6-8 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415. Members and Friends exhibit through Aug. 29. Studios Midwest Studios Midwest Closing Reception, 7-9 p.m., The Box Gallery, 306 Simmons St. (former Wings Manufacturing building). Exhibit Aug. 4-8 at The Box Gallery, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Presentations by artists during "Lunch at the Box" noon Aug. 5 and Aug. 7; bring lunch or buy from Q's Cafe hot dog cart. Farmers' Market Abingdon Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. 462-2629 or 462-3727. Baby Shower fundraiser Knox County Right to Life's annual Community Baby Shower Brunch for the Women's Pregnancy Center of Galesburg, 8-10:30 a.m., Lake Storey Park Shelter 1. Gently used items include car seats, bassinets, changing tables, baby cribs, mattresses; maternity clothing, diapers may be donated. If unable to attend and want to give gift or donation, contact Knox County Right to Life, P.O. Box 1462, Galesburg, or call Pat Regnier, 375-6816. Aug. 6 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Charlie Hayes. Food vendor: Pizza House. Aug. 7 Farmers' Market Oneida Farmers' Market, 4-7 p.m., at DT Sales and Service parking lot on U.S. 34 in Oneida. Market every Thursday through September. Aug. 8 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Friday Night Cruise, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion on Illinois 41. Steak fry by Legion. Farmers' Market Monmouth Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-noon, North Main and West Boston. Market every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 734-3181. Music Ryberg's Countrytime Opry with Lee Jared's Gospel Hour, with Tammy and Taylor Lufkin and Mike and Frank Terry as "The Bluegrass Cheeseburgers," 7 p.m., O.A.K.S. Senior Center, 176 N. Farnham St. No cover charge; free-will offering. Concessions by O.A.K.S. Car cruise Abingdon Road Knights Car Club's Cruise-In. Free 48-mile poker cruise. Sign up 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Abingdon American Legion. A classic or collector car not required to participate. Information, Mike Taylor, 462-5618. Aug. 9 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Farmers' Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. 462-2629 or 462-3727. Bandfest 2008 Bandfest 2008 at Rivoli Theatre, 219 S. Main, Monmouth. Featuring Crossfire, 2-2:45 p.m.; Eddy Winter, 3-3:45 p.m.; Pay Up Band, 4-4:45 p.m.; Eternity Road, 5-5:45 p.m.; Paul and Eddie, 6-6:45 p.m.; Warren County YMCA Dancers, 7-7:30 p.m.; Jam Band for Parkinson's, 7:45-9 p.m. Food by Eddie B's BBQ. Donations at door. All proceeds to Parkinson's Research in Western Illinois. Gospel Music Southern Gospel Music Group Concert Series: Forgiven Quartet from Bartlesville, Okla., 6:30 p.m., First Church of God, 1080 Harrison St., Galesburg. Doors open 5 p.m. Ham sandwich, chips, dessert, drink, $3.50. Free-will offering concert. Information, 343-2179 or 343-6320. Olympics event Olympics Event to coincide with Beijing Olympic Games, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sandburg Mall. Free 7-element obstacle course for children and adults at Center Court; free face painting. Performance at 9:30 a.m. by Kuk Sool Won students. 344-1331. Music Music: No Reason, 7 p.m., at Vintages Tasting Room, 57 S. Seminary St. Car and craft show Galva's second annual Freedom Fest Car Show/Craft Show at Wiley Park in Galva. Registration 8 a.m.-noon, judging noon-1:30 p.m., awards at 3 p.m. Drawing for 2008 Harley Davidson Fat Boy Motorcycle and/or cash prizes, $10 each. Call (309) 932-2555 for more information. Wyatt Earp birthday celebration Wyatt Earp 160th Birthday Celebration. Birthday buffet, 11:30 a.m., at Cloud Nine Supper Club, Monmouth Country Club, speaker: Hugh O'Brian, TV's Wyatt Earp, tickets at Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Birthplace Open House, 1-4 p.m., 406 S. 3rd St., Monmouth, adults $2, children 6-12 $1. "Shootouts by the OK Corral," 2 p.m., Shady Creek Shootists, rain or shine, next to birthplace, adults $2, children 6-12 $1. Aug. 13 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: TBA. Food Vendor: TBA. Aug. 14 Farmers' Market Oneida Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m., at DT Sales and Service parking lot on U.S. Highway 34 in Oneida. Market every Thursday through September. Aug. 15 Farmers' Market Monmouth Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 734-3181. Car show and cruise River 2 River Cruise Night, 4 p.m., downtown Galesburg. Hundreds of vintage cars, street rods, trucks, antiques, special interest vehicles, with a cruise on Main Street. Food, entertainment, vendors. Aug. 13-17 Visiting authors Marilyn and Tohmas Twintreess, authors of the "Stones Alive!" trilogy of reference books on the energetic gifts of stones and crystals visiting the Inner Wisdom store. Also offering workshops and readings/consultations. Information or to sign up, Lianna, 343-8806. Aug. 16 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Farmers' Market Abingdon Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. 462-2629 or 462-3727. YMCA Survivor YMCA Survivor experience guides youth participants through ultimate test of character development, teamwork and personal challenge. For students entering grades 7-12. Sessions 1 to 5 p.m. at YMCA Teen Center, 2015 Windish Drive, Unit 9. Session 3 (Responsibility), Aug. 16; Session 4 (Respect), Sept. 13. $18 for Y members, $25 for activity members per session. Register at the Knox County YMCA, www.knoxymca.org or 344-1324. Pets Guardian Angels Humane Society's Adopt-A-Pet, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court at Sandburg Mall. Wine event Sips and Nibbles: Summer Fun, 6-8 p.m., Vintages Tasting Room, 57 S. Seminary St. $20 per person. Reservations required, call 335-2744. Aug. 16-17 Quilt Show Galesburg Piecemakers Quilt Guild's annual Quilt Show at Carl Sandburg College. Aug. 16: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Aug. 17: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $1 for children ages 6-12, free for children 5 and younger. Quilts donated by members for a silent auction; proceeds to benefit Knox County Relay for Life. Heritage Days Galesburg Heritage Days, Lake Storey Park. Featuring Civil War battle reenactments and pre-1840s rendezvous, traveling family circus, period food stands, crafts for sale, fishing contest for children, canoe races on the lake, President Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin, night firing of cannons and a military ball. www.heritagedays.com. 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. Breakfast Keithsburg Boat Club's annual Boat In Breakfast, 6 a.m.-1 p.m. rain or shine. Serving eggs, whole hog sausage, bacon, potatoes, toast and coffee. Aug. 20 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: TBA. Food Vendor: TBA. Aug. 21 Farmers' Market Oneida Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m., at DT Sales and Service parking lot on U.S. Highway 34 in Oneida. Market every Thursday through September. Special event: University of Illinois Extension program. Aug. 22 Farmers' Market Monmouth Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Aug. 23 Family fun fair Family Fun Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., First Church of God, 1080 Harrison St. Featuring: Joyful Noyz, Becky Mendez, Delores Seckman and Tonya Pike. Also games, food and silent auction. Nature exploration Nature Exploration for 6-10 year olds and their grandparent or parent, 10-11:30 a.m. Activity and craft in the out of doors led by the City of Galesburg naturalist Jennifer Bunde. $8 per person or $16 per couple. Must pre-register by Aug. 15. For more information, call 345-3683. Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Farmers' Market Abingdon Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. 462-2629 or 462-3727. Wine bus trip All Day Bus Trip to Iowa wineries, leave at 9 a.m. from Vintages Tasting Room, 57 S. Seminary St. $65 per person includes bus travel, gratuities, snacks, lunch and tastings. Reservations required, call 335-2744. Aug. 24 Horse show Lomax Saddle Club's Jim Johnson Memorial Horse Show, 1 p.m. Information, Jim, (217) 449-3312; Dawn, (309) 627-2176. Aug. 26 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Aug. 27 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: TBA. Food Vendor: TBA. Wine event Ladies' Night, 6-8 p.m., Vintages Tasting Room, 57 S. Seminary St. $20 per person. Reservations required, call 335-2744. Aug. 28 Farmers' Market Oneida Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m., located at DT Sales and Service parking lot on U.S. Highway 34 in Oneida. Market will run every Thursday through September. Aug. 29 Farmers' Market Monmouth Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 734-3181. Aug. 30 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Farmers' Market Abingdon Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. 462-2629 or 462-3727. Sept. 1 Parade Labor Day parade, 10 a.m., Main Street, Galesburg. Sept. 1-7 Stearman Fly-In National Stearman Fly-In Days at Galesburg Municipal Airport. Events include programs on Stearman history, operations and maintenance, flying contests, a Dawn Patrol, and tram rides for visitors. www.stearmanflyin.com. Sept. 3 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: TBA. Food Vendor: The Cellar. Sept. 4 Farmers' Market Oneida Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m., located at DT Sales and Service parking lot on U.S. Highway 34 in Oneida. Market will run every Thursday through September. Special event: Oneida Business Expo. Sept. 5 Artist reception Exhibit by Michelle Sales and Jennifer Casey, 5-7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415. Runs through Oct. 3. Farmers' Market Monmouth Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 734-3181. Sept. 6 Bug hunt The Great Bug Hunt for 6-8 graders sponsored by the City of Galesburg Recreation Division, meet at dusk at Lincoln Park Shelter 1. $8 per person. Must pre-register by Sept. 3. For more information, call 345-3683. Art in the Park Art in the Park fine arts fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Standish Park Arboretum. Fine art fair featuring painters, sculptors, potters, weavers, basket makers and jewelers as well as food, entertainment and a children's art project booth. Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Sept. 10 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Knox Jazz Ensemble. Food Vendor: Landmark Cafe. Sept. 11 Farmers' Market Oneida Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m., located at DT Sales and Service parking lot on U.S. Highway 34 in Oneida. Market will run every Thursday through September. Sept. 12 Farmers' Market Monmouth Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 734-3181. Sept. 13 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. YMCA Survivor YMCA Survivor experience guides youth participants through ultimate test of character development, teamwork and personal challenge. For students entering 7th through 12 grade, sessions run from 1 to 5 p.m. at YMCA Teen Center, 2015 Windish Drive, Unit 9. Session 4 (Respect) on Sept. 13. Per session: $18 for Y members; $25 for activity members. Register at the Knox County YMCA, www.knoxymca.org or 344-1324. 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. 18 Farmers' Market Oneida Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m., located at DT Sales and Service parking lot on U.S. Highway 34 in Oneida. Market will run every Thursday through September. Sept. 19 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Sept. 20 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. 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. Sept. 23 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Sept. 25 Rootabaga Rootabaga Jammers Big Band, 7-9 p.m., Lake Storey Pavilion. $5 per person. Concessions available for purchase. Farmers' Market Oneida Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m., located at DT Sales and Service parking lot on U.S. Highway 34 in Oneida. Market will run every Thursday through September. Special event: University of Illinois Extension program. Sept. 26 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Sept. 27 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. - 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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