 KENT KRIEGSHAUSER/The Register-MailMiranda Malone of Victoria, towels down her hog after washing it before showing it at the Knox County Fair in Knoxville. Calendar of Events Advertisement
Monday, August 11, 2008 Tuesday (Aug. 12) Tuesday book club Tuesday Book Club discussion of "Mindless Eating" by Brian Wansink, 1 p.m., upstairs at Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Viewing of an ABC News "20/20" episode about "Mindless Eating," 2 p.m.. Newcomers welcome. Computer class E-mail Basics Class, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. $1 to reserve spot. (309) 734-3166. Wednesday (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. Thursday (Aug. 14) 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. Thursday book club Thursday Book Club discussion of "Seneca Falls Inheritance" by Miriam Grace Monfredo, 6:30 p.m., at Kaldi's Coffeehouse, 124 E. Simmons St.. Newcomers welcome. Stories Alive "If You Take a Mouse to School" by Laura Numeroff, 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St. Free. Information, 344-8876. Dinner Dinner, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Lulac Hall, 104 S. Second St. Carryouts, 343-5281. Friday (Aug. 15) Farmers' Market Monmouth Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market every Friday through October. Information, 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. Wednesday-Sunday (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. Saturday (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, 335-2744. Ice cream social Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social and Pie in the Park, 1-4 p.m., Bishop Hill. Pie judging contest, 1 p.m. (bring to park by 12:30 p.m.), auction of pies, 2 p.m. Homemade pies and ice cream served all afternoon. Rain date Aug. 17. Information, (309) 927-3327. Saturday -Sunday (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. Sunday (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. 19 Computer class WordArt Class: learn how to make posters using WordArt, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. $1 to reserve spot. (309) 734-3166. Book club Book Club, 7 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. This month's theme "Memoirs." Select one of our suggestions or pick your own book related to the theme. (309) 734-3166. 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., DT Sales and Service parking lot on U.S. 34, 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 outdoors led by the city of Galesburg naturalist Jennifer Bunde. $8 per person or $16 per couple. Pre-register by Aug. 15. Information, 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. 25 Mother-Child book club Mother-Child Book Club intended for children 10-14, 4:30 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Read a historical book with your child, then join club for activities and discussion about books. (309) 734-3166. Aug. 26 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Computer class Internet Basics Class, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. $1 to reserve spot. (309) 734-3166. 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. Pets Knox County Humane Society PAWC's Adopt-A-Pet, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Bergner's Court, Sandburg Mall. Adoption and viewing hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday at the Shelter, 1855 Windish Drive. 342-1275. 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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