 Submitted by DENISE THOMAS/Fairview, Okla.READER PICS: Galesburg native Denise (Andrews) Thomas won honorable mention in a photo contest for the March/April issue of Scouting magazine with this photo of her son Andrew showing off his first catch of the day at a Cub Scout fishing derby. More than 900 photos were submitted. Thomas received a $25 gift certificate. Calendar of Events Advertisement
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Today 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. Spring luncheon Spring Luncheon sponsored by Corpus Christi Altar and Rosary Society, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., McAteer Center, 273 S. Prairie St. $5 adults, $1 children. Hot chicken casserole, assorted salads and beverages. Baked items and crafts also for sale. Lecture Historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich will give a talk, "Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History," 7:30 p.m., Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union, Knox College. Free. Open house Friends of Autistic Children Sharing Support's open house, featuring the autism resource library, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Education Center in the Resource Center, 932 Harrison St.
Wednesday (April 30) Wine event Vintages Tasting Room and Wine Garden's Gather Your Girlfriends: Sweet Intentions by the Morgans, 6-8 p.m., 57 S. Seminary St. Learn how to pair wines with different yummy confections. $15 per person; reservations required, call 335-2744. Appreciation breakfast Appreciation Breakfast for police officers, fire personnel and emergency medical people, 7-9 a.m., The Kensington Garden Room.
Thursday (May 1) Plant sale Cottage Gift Shop's annual Garden Day and Plant Sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., outside Delino's. Proceeds will go toward health career scholarships. Reading Poet Sheryl St. Germain will read from her works, 4 p.m., in the 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., at Williamsfield School, 325 Kentucky Ave. Four magicians will perform and balloon animals, cotton candy and popcorn. $4 per person. Proceeds go to 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; and 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, 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 is 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 available for sale. 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, (309) 879-2374, or Rick Smith, (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. Live auction begins at 6 p.m. Bake sale, food, classroom baskets, Birdies for Charity. 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. Several Alexis area history displays. Alexis related gift items also available for sale. For more information, family history questions, or to arrange a private tour, call (309) 482-3422 or (309) 482-5596. Pancake breakfast Pancake Breakfast hosted by Workers of the Doubet-Benjamin Park, 7-11 a.m., Williamsfield Legion, Route 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 will include the history of the pilgrimage, the apparitions and the message of Lourdes. For more information, call Dr. Edward Santos at 344-0014. May 5 Weight loss challenge Weight loss challenge for a 12-week course, 6 p.m., 101 N. Sunnylane, Monmouth. Proceeds goes to biggest loser and a portion to charity. Preregistration required by calling (309) 734-4295. 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 at 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). May 7-10 Theatre "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 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. No cover charge, 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. 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: communities of 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. For information, call (309) 629-9201 or visit: http://thrifty150.googlepages.com/thrifty150. Car show Alpha Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Route 150 and Main Street in Alpha. $5 registration fee; "Top 10" Peoples Choice. For information, contact 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. 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. May 12 Concert Monmouth-Roseville District 238 fifth- and sixth-grade band, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Intermediate School, Monmouth. 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. School concert Monmouth-Roseville Junior High School band and chorus spring concert, 7 p.m., M-RJHS, Roseville. 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, GHS basketball legend and Mike Reynolds, GHS new coach. Taco dinner: starts at 6 p.m. with drinks available; silent auction includes Cub-Cardinal tickets; 50/50 raffle. Admission: $10 each; and for a family of four or more, cost is $9 each. All proceeds go towards a 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 the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, presents Movie Night, 7 p.m., Raritan Opera House. Free movie: "Young Abe Lincoln" and entertainment will be featured. Raritan Baptist Church offers a meal before the showing and dessert afterwards. May 18 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across the road 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. 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. For information, contact Susan McNaught at 343-2554 or tsk@grics.net. May 27 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, meet at 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Route 41. June 7 Concert on Lawn Concert on the Lawn featuring the Knox-Galesburg Symphony, with a 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 the road from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. June 24 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, meet at 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Route 41. July 20 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across the road from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. July 22 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, meet at 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Route 41. Aug. 8 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Friday Night Cruise, meet at 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Route 41. Steak fry by Legion. Aug. 17 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across the road from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. Aug. 26 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, meet at 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Route 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, at approximately 3 p.m., Lake Storey. Rain or shine. 342-9229 or visit www.gburgpsf.org. Sept. 21 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across the road from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. Sept. 23 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, meet at 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Route 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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