 BILL GAITHER/The Register-MailParticipants in the Heritage Days gathering canoe along the eastern shore of Lake Storey Sunday afternoon. Calendar of Events Advertisement
Monday, August 18, 2008 Tuesday (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. Book fair Books Are Fun book fair sponsored by Cottage Gift Shop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cottage Commons area next to Delino's Deli. Proceeds go to health career scholarships and grants. Wednesday (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. Thursday (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. Dance The PaJamas Band playing at the Bushnell Festival in Bushnell at the park. Showtime: 7 p.m. Free dance. Clydesdales Clydesdale appearance at Bushnell's annual Town and Country Fall Festival Parade, 5:30 p.m., downtown Bushnell. Inclement weather may cause cancellation of Clydesdale hitch performances. Public viewing hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at former National Guard Armory, Broad and Ferris streets, Galesburg. Visit www.gmdist.com for updates. Friday (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. Clydesdales Clydesdale appearance: beer deliveries, 5:30-7:30 p.m., downtown Galesburg (hitching begins at 4:30 p.m. at Broad and Ferris streets). Inclement weather may cause cancellation of Clydesdale hitch performances. Public viewing hours: 9-11 a.m. at former National Guard Armory, Broad and Ferris streets, Galesburg. Visit www.gmdist.com for updates. Saturday (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. 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. Spaghetti supper Spaghetti Supper, 4-7 p.m., Maquon Fellowship Hall. Spaghetti with a hearty meat sauce, La Gondola bread, salad, dessert and drinks will be served. Cost: $6 adults; $3 children 10 and under. All proceeds will benefit the Maquon United Methodist Church sanctuary sound system. (309) 875-3572. Car cruise 4th annual Knoxville Cruise Night sponsored by The Early Ford V8 Club, downtown Public Square, Knoxville. Sign in at 2 p.m., cruise, 4-8 p.m. Free admission. Also food vendor, music, poker walk, 50/50 drawing, raffle. For more information, call 289-4643. Clydesdales Clydesdale appearance at 27th annual Central Illinois ABATE Bash, 2-5 p.m., Knox County Fairgrounds, Knoxville. Inclement weather may cause cancellation of Clydesdale hitch performances. Public viewing hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at former National Guard Armory, Broad and Ferris streets, Galesburg. Visit www.gmdist.com for updates. 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. Dog wash Dog Wash sponsored by Knox County Humane Society PAWC, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday through September (weather permitting), 1855 Windish Drive. Call for an appointment; walk ins welcome. All proceeds to benefit the Shelter animals. 342-1275. Benefit Benefit for 'Tiny' Tim Shull who is battling cancer, begins at 4 p.m., Alexis Community Center. Pork chop supper, 4-7 p.m.; auction begins at 7 p.m. Also raffle, bake sale, 50/50 drawing. Garage sale Midwest Regional Home Care's community garage sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 427 E. Fremont St. Desks, bookshelves, computer equipment.
Sunday (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. Homecoming and Prom apparel sale Homecoming and Prom Apparel Sale, 1 and 5 p.m., ROWVA High School cafeteria. Buy and sell used apparel. Vendors and food ($2 admission). Bring apparel between 10 a.m. and noon. For more information, call Julie Nelson at (309) 483-6529 or (309) 483-6882. 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. Choral rehearsal Galesburg Community Chorus' first rehearsal, 6:30 p.m., Jay Rehearsal Hall on the Knox College campus. No audition required. For more information, call 342-8143. 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. Bake sale Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care's Memory Walk Team will have a bake sale, beginning at 8 a.m., 275 E. Carl Sandburg Drive. Also serving maid-rite sandwiches with chips and a drink for $2. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association. 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. Special event: Knox County Sheriff's Department DARE, K-9 and Neighborhood Watch programs. 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. 29-31 Bluegrass music festival 36th annual Barnes Family Bluegrass Music Festival at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Aledo. Aug. 29: 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 30: 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 31: 11 a.m. Admission: Aug. 29: $12; Aug. 30: $15; Aug. 31: $12; weekend passes: $30. Children under 16 are free with a parent. Camping fee: $11 per day; electricity is available. Held rain or shine; bring own lawn chairs. All proceeds benefit the Children's Therapy Center. www.BarnesBluegrass.com. 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. Dog wash Dog Wash sponsored by Knox County Humane Society PAWC, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday through September (weather permitting), 1855 Windish Drive. Call for an appointment; walk ins welcome. All proceeds to benefit the Shelter animals. 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. 3-6 Prime Beef Festival Prime Beef Festival in Monmouth. Food tent sponsored by First Lutheran Church of Monmouth; hours: 5-10 p.m. Sept. 3, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 4-5, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sept. 6. 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. Concert The Elvis Odyssey Tribute Tour starring Al Hull and The Legends Band, 7 p.m., at the Warren County Prime Beef Festival in Monmouth, on the Ball Diamond. Free. www.alhull.biz. 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. Dance The PaJamas Band will be playing at the Warren County Prime Beef Festival in Monmouth, on the Ball Diamond. Showtime: 7 p.m. Free dance. Dog wash Dog Wash sponsored by Knox County Humane Society PAWC, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday through September (weather permitting), 1855 Windish Drive. Call for an appointment; walk ins welcome. All proceeds to benefit the Shelter animals. 342-1275. 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. Special event: Illinois National Guard vehicle onsite for touring. 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. Dog wash Dog Wash sponsored by Knox County Humane Society PAWC, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday through September (weather permitting), 1855 Windish Drive. Call for an appointment; walk ins welcome. All proceeds to benefit the Shelter animals. 342-1275. 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. Special event: Beekeeper Bill Murdock will have live bees on display. 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. Dog wash Dog Wash sponsored by Knox County Humane Society PAWC, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday through September (weather permitting), 1855 Windish Drive. Call for an appointment; walk ins welcome. All proceeds to benefit the Shelter animals. 342-1275. 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. 26-27 Quilt show Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild 2008 quilt show: "Silver Threads - 25 Years of Quilting," Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St., Davenport, Iowa. Sept. 26: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sept. 27: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Features include a merchant mall, fashion show, boutique, second hand treasures, gift baskets raffle, luncheon area, free parking. Admission: $5 adults, free to children 12 and under. (309) 523-3027 or www.mvqg.org. 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. Dog wash Dog Wash sponsored by Knox County Humane Society PAWC, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday through September (weather permitting), 1855 Windish Drive. Call for an appointment; walk ins welcome. All proceeds to benefit the Shelter animals. 342-1275. - 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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