Calendar of Events

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Designer purse sale

Designer Inspired Purse Sale sponsored by Cottage Gift Shop, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Galesburg Cottage Hospital commons area near Delino's.

Jammers

Rootabaga Jammers present their first-ever "Spring Swing Fling," 7-10 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E. Fremont St. $10 per person at the door. Light refreshments provided, cash bar available. Proceeds donated to Galesburg Lions Club.

Today-Sunday (April 3-6)

Theater

Monmouth College's Crimson Masque presents satirical musical comedy, "Urinetown," Wells Theater, Monmouth College. Today-Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2 p.m. Tickets, $4 MC students, faculty, staff; $5 other students, seniors; $6 adults. Reservations, (309) 457-2104 or theater@monm.edu.

Friday (April 4)

Dinner

Douglas Methodist Sunday School's Chicken and Noodle Dinner, 4-7 p.m. Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, drink, dessert. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. Carryouts available.

Unused medicine drop-off

Unused/Expired Medicine Drop Off at Wal-Mart Supercenter, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring in unused or expired medicine for proper disposal; keep medicines in original containers if possible. Acceptable items include unused/expired prescription medicines, prescription cough medicines, prescription eye drops, prescription inhalers and mercury thermometers.

After rummage sale

After Rummage Sale, 1-5 p.m., Central Congregational Church on the Square, 60 S. Broad St. Items left over from the Rummage Sale are free, donations accepted. Clothing and household items.

Movie screening

Movie Screening of the 1932 version "A Farewell to Arms" with Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theater. Free admission. Professor Robin Metz will introduce the movie and provide background about Ernest Hemingway.

Friday-Sunday (April 4-6)

Theater

Prairie Players Civic Theatre presents "Moonlight and Magnolias" by Ron Hutchison (contains adult language) at Carl Sandburg College Theatre. Friday-Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2 p.m. $10 adults, $8 students. Tickets available at Innkeeper's or at the door.

Saturday (April 5)

Auction

KCCDD's annual Auction, Knox College Lincoln Room. Doors open 6 p.m.; light dinner buffet, 6:30 p.m.; live auction, 7 p.m. Tickets $20, includes dinner, drink and dessert, games and door prizes, silent and live auction. Tickets, information 344-2600. Proceeds help provide services and transportation for clients of KCCDD.

Steak supper

Steak Supper, 4:30-7 p.m., Williamsfield United Methodist Church. Steaks cooked to order with baked potato, salad, dessert and drink. Donation: $12.50. Tickets, Gene Yelm, (309) 639-4389; the Rev. Randy Douglass, (309) 639-4343, Lee Wight, (309) 639-2282.

Spaghetti supper

Abingdon Kiwanis Club's Spaghetti Supper, 4:30-7 p.m., Abingdon High School cafeteria. Spaghetti with meatballs, salad, roll, beverage, dessert. $5 adults, $2.50 children 12 and under. Delivery in Abingdon, 462-3727.

Soup and sandwich supper

Warren County Democrats' Soup and Sandwich Supper, 5-7 p.m., Warren County Farm Bureau Building, 1010 N. Main St., Monmouth. $6 adults, $3 children 12 and under. Speakers, 6 p.m.

Nature work day

Work day at Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, beginning at 8 a.m., 1590 Angling Road, Alexis. Volunteers needed to help clean up and trim limbs in the activity area, clear brush, tear out fence, remove fence posts, cut out thorn trees. Bring the family, water, gloves, shovels, saws, pruners and rakes. Fires and condiments will be available for a bring your own lunch of hot dogs and chips. Map of property at www.blackthornhill.org.

Crafts

Frog and Bug Crafts, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library children's room, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. (309) 734-3166.

Fish fry

Rylander-Milroy American Legion Post 727 family fish fry, 12:30-7 p.m., 131 W. Pine St., Oneida. Catfish or substitute chicken breasts with all the trimmings. $7, tickets at the door. Carryouts available. (309) 483-6192.

Dessert Festival fundraiser

Dessert Festival fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, hosted by Pi Beta Phi Sorority, 1-4 p.m., third floor Galesburg Antiques Mall.

Art show opening

40th annual Town and Country Show opening, 2 p.m., Buchanan Center for the Arts, 64 Public Square, Monmouth. Judging before opening, awards 2:30 p.m. Exhibit runs through May 3. (309) 734-3033.

Saturday-Sunday (April 5-6)

Billiards tour

Women's Pro Billiards Great Lakes Tour, noon, Billiards On Main, 156 E. Main St. Information, 342-7665.

Sunday (April 6)

Big Read event

Reception for Big Write creative writing contest winners, 2 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, upstairs, 40 E. Simmons St. Community invited. 343-6118.

Potato bar

Potato Bar, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Emmanuel Methodist Church, 746 Hawkinson Ave. $5, includes dessert and beverage. Carryouts available, handicap accessible.

Breakfast

Appleton Fire Department's All You Can Eat Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Appleton Fire Station, 1511 Old Wagon Road (1500N), 3/4 mile west of Appleton Road (County Highway 12). Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy. $5 adults, $2 children under 12.

Museum season opening

Alexis Museum Season Opening, 1-4 p.m., 200 S. Scott, Alexis. View collection of historical items, displays related to Alexis and surrounding area. Free admission. Alexis gift items for sale. For tours at other times, family history questions or to donate items, (309) 482-3422 or (309) 482-5596.

April 8

Tuesday book club

Tuesday Book Club, discussion of The Hemingway Book Club of Kosovo, with author Paula Huntley, 1 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, upstairs, 40 E. Simmons St. 343-6118.

Lecture

Lecture by Wally Funk, one of the first American women to undergo astronaut testing, and Martha Ackmann, author of a book about the short-lived "Mercury 13" program in the early 1960's, entitled "The Mercury 13: Women and the Dream of Space Flight," 7 p.m., Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free.

April 9

Fundraiser

Carl Sandburg Psychology Club hosting a guest bartender and wait staff, 5-9 p.m., Kozy Inn, Route 150 north of Galesburg. All tips received will be donated to benefit Safe Harbor. All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner including soup and salad bar for $7.95 (regular menu as well).

Salad buffet

Salad and Casserole Buffet, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Galesburg Woman's Club, 516 N. Prairie St. $4.50, tickets available at door. Proceeds benefit community projects.

April 10

Thursday book club

Thursday Book Club, discussion of The Hemingway Book Club of Kosovo, with author Paula Huntley, 6:30 p.m., Kaldi's Coffeehouse, 124 E. Simmons St.

Big Read event

Paula Huntley, author of "The Hemingway Book Club of Kosovo," will speak of her experiences in Kosovo, 12:30 p.m., Crist Student Center in Building B on Carl Sandburg College campus. Reception will follow.

Stories Alive

Stories Alive: children and their adult companions will listen to the story "The Best Nest" by Philip D. Eastman, 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Discovery Depot Children's Museum, 128 S. Chambers St. Free admission. 344-8876.

April 10-11

Youth rally

Galesburg Youth Rally, 7-9 p.m., First Church of God, 1080 Harrison St. April 10: Game Night, including Sumo wrestling, boxing, dodgeball; pizza, chips and drinks provided. April 11: Worship Night featuring Worship Band, "Frequency;" guest speaker: Ryan Hart and Forerunner School of Ministry Drama Team. Contact information: Rachel Malone at 343-8568.

April 11

Carnival

Carnival, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Galesburg High School. No entrance fee, tickets 25 cents each or 5 for $1.

Music

Ryberg Countrytime Opry and The New Midnight Ramblers with special guests Wade Pitman, Mike Terry, John Heasley and Sunshine Rigicorte, 7 p.m., OAKS Senior Center, 176 N. Farnham St. No cover charge, free will offering. Concessions provided by the OAKS.

April 12

Bowl for Kids Sake

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Knox County Bowl for Kids Sake, noon-4 p.m., Northgate Lanes. Minimum $40 donation per person, four to six bowlers per team required; provides two games, shoes, food, drinks and a chance to win door prizes. 344-2252 or create donation site at www.firstgiving.com/hoibbs.

Pancakes

Alpha Lodge 155 All You Can Eat Pancakes and Sausage, 7 a.m.-noon, David Loring Masonic Temple, 3415 Lincoln Park Drive. Adults, $5 donation; children 12 and under, $2.50. Proceeds to Rescue Mission.

Concert

Galesburg Community Chorus host of performance by Bradley University Chorale, 7:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, Galesburg. Information, 342-8143.

Sassafras Festival

Sassafras Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ellisville Opera House on Main Street in Ellisville. Activities include: Ham and Bean meal for $5, ham sandwiches and homemade desserts also available for sale, free Sassafras tea; free tours of Opera House and Ellisville Post Office Museum; entertainment: Art Jones and Friends performing from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

April 14

Taco supper

Spring Indian Taco Supper, Heritage United Presbyterian Church, 302 E. Broadway, Monmouth. Curb service: 4:30-7 p.m.; Dine-in: 5-7 p.m. Large taco, several toppings, ice cream, $6.

April 15

Book club

Tuesday Night Book Club, 7 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Theme for April is "Poetry" for national Poetry Month - choose a book related to the theme and discuss with the group. (309) 734-3166.

April 17

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.

April 18

Artist reception

Opening Reception for Merging into the Future 9 exhibit by GHS students, 5-7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415.

April 19

Children's music program

Performance by winners of 15th annual Knox-Galesburg Symphony Young Pianists Competition, 10 a.m., Orpheum Theatre. Free. Information, 341-7268.

Concert

Knox-Galesburg Symphony, with guest artist Marcantonio Barone, piano, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $8 to $12, half-price students, available at Orpheum box office, 342-2299.

Trivia Night

Trivia Night sponsored by Catholic Charities, 6:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall. Teams of six to eight encouraged to register in advance, $10 per player. Silent auction items available. 342-1136.

Dog show

Prairieland Animal Welfare Center's Eastminster Dog Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., PAWC Shelter, 1855 Windish Drive.

Open house and book sale

Knoxville Public Library's Open House, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the library. Library staff and trustees will be serving refreshments and offering a used book sale.

April 22

Lecture

John Ashcroft, former attorney general of the United States, speaks at 7 p.m. in Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free.

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.

April 25

Photography reception

Reception of entries of Sandburg Days 2008 Photography Contest, 4 p.m., Galesburg Public Library. A selection of entries will be exhibited at the Galesburg Public Library until May 9.

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.

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.

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

Spaghetti supper

Alexis Museum Spaghetti Supper, 4-6:30 p.m., Alexis Museum, 200 S. Scott, Alexis. Serving spaghetti, breadsticks, dessert, beverage. Free-will donation. Handicapped accessible. Proceeds used for the second phase of lift-chair project.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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