 Submitted by DAN THOMPSONREADER PICS: Carl Sandburg College drawing student Dan Thompson works outside by the lake behind the college during his beginning drawing class last week. Calendar of Events Advertisement
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Tuesday (May 13) Book club Galesburg Public Library's Tuesday Book Club, 1 p.m., upstairs at the Galesburg Public Library. Discussion of "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer followed by a viewing of the movie "Everest." Newcomers welcome. Health fair Warren County Health Department's free cholesterol screening health fair in recognition of National Women's Health Week, 7-10 a.m., 400 N. Main St., Monmouth. All Warren County women are invited to participate; must fast after 8 p.m. the night before the test. Relay for Life fundraiser Relay for Life fundraiser in conjunction with National Nursing Home Week, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Knox County Nursing Home, 800 N. Market St., Knoxville. Rib-eye steak sandwiches with potato salad, baked beans, dessert and drink for $7. Dine in or carry out. 289-2338. Pops Ala Mode Pops Ala Mode featuring artwork displayed by M-RHS students and performances by Jr. High Band and Chorus, High School Band, Chorus and "Velocity" Show Choir, 5:30 p.m. at Monmouth-Roseville High School. Cake, ice cream and drink served. Free will donation. Wednesday (May 14) Drama production ROWVA Drama Class presents Neil Simon's "Fools," 7 p.m., cafetorium stage, ROWVA High School in Oneida. Lecture Lecture by Prof. Rodney Davis to commemorate 150th anniversary of 1858 Lincoln Douglas Debate, 1:15 p.m., Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College. Information, 343-8404. Thursday (May 15) Concert 2008 Red Carpet Series: Tommy Dorsey Big Band, Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $29, Prime; $33.50, Mezzanine; $26, B Seating; $21, C Seating. 342-2299. School concert Monmouth-Roseville Junior High School band and chorus spring concert, 7 p.m., M-RJHS, Roseville. Quilt presentation Quilt presentation by Dr. Clarice Boswell, "Pre-Civil War Quilts: Their Hidden Codes to the Freedom of Slaves Through the Underground Railroad," sponsored by Piecemakers Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1501 Webster St. Friday (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, former GHS basketball star, and Mike Reynolds, new GHS coach. Taco dinner, 6 p.m., with drinks available; silent auction includes Cub-Cardinal tickets; 50/50 raffle. Admission $10 each; $9 each for family of four or more. Proceeds go toward developmental program for GHS boys basketball. Artist reception Artist reception: Exhibit "Uncovered, Discovered and Manufactured," by Rob and Lori Reed, 5-7 p.m., Buchanan Center for the Arts, Monmouth. Exhibit runs May 17-June 14. Friday-Saturday (May 16-17) Sale Rescue Mission Auxiliary's annual Winter Gymnasium Sale, Mission gymnasium and parking lot at 435 E. Third St. (across from Hi-Lo Grocery). Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fundraiser Safe Harbor's Fundraising Yard Sale, 1188 W. Main St. Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. with stuff-a-bag from noon-2 p.m. Also, bake sale and free massage for monetary and non-perishable food item donations. Saturday (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 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, presents Movie Night, 7 p.m., Raritan Opera House. Free movie "Young Abe Lincoln" and entertainment will be featured. Meal before and dessert afterward offered by Raritan Baptist Church. Plant and bake sale Alpha Community Team's annual Plant and Bake Sale, 9-11 a.m., Gazebo Park, Alpha. Artists reception Closing reception for Exhibit: miniature art works by Galesburg High School students, 5-7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. These unique works are all 2-by-2-inch and have been collected by GHS art teacher Tom Lytle. 342-7415 or www.galesburgarts.org. Benefit for Rosa Fero Benefit for Rosa Fero, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, 6:30 p.m. until closing, RPM's Bar and Grill on Grand Avenue. Live band, cash drawing, raffle and food. Book sale Friends of the Library's Spring Book Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Sanderson Room at Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. After sale on Monday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., bag of books for $1.50 and vintage books greatly reduced. 343-6118. Pets Guardian Angels Adopt-A-Pet, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court at Sandburg Mall. Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Doggie Walk Doggie Walk in celebration of National Nursing Home Week, 10 a.m., Knox County Nursing Home, 800 N. Market St., Knoxville. $2 entrance fee, custom kerchiefs will be awarded for various categories. Homemade doggie treats, raffle. Proceeds divided between Guardian Angels and Prairieland Animal Welfare Center. Supper and bake sale Young's Lake Tenderloin Supper and Bake Sale, 5-7 p.m. Young's Lake is 2 miles west of Kirkwood. Sunday (May 18) Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. Fishing Derby 21st annual Fishing Derby for children age 15 and younger, 1-3 p.m., Lincoln Park. Casting contest: 10 a.m.; registration for derby begins at noon. Free; event held rain or shine. Participants should bring their own bait and pole, some fishing poles will be available to borrow but supplies are limited. May 20 Book club Warren County Public Library's Book Club, 7 p.m., 62 Public Square, Monmouth. "Mysteries" is the theme for May. (309) 734-3166. May 22 Plant sale KCCDD's annual Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 2015 Windish Drive. Plants from local gardeners and area nurseries as well as a variety of cedar products. Proceeds will be used for the 2009 KCCDD Auction. 344-1700. Potato and taco bar Potato and Taco Bar, 4:30-7 p.m., East Galesburg Community Chapel, 106 E. Second St., East Galesburg. $5 adults, $3 children under 10. Includes drink and dessert. Proceeds for Christmas baskets. 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. Fundraiser Trivia Night fundraiser for Illinois Youth Horse Contest Team, 7 p.m., Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Road. Team Trivia Contest, silent auction, food, drawings, door prizes. For more information, call (309) 667-2112 or (309) 236-7131. 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. Information, Susan McNaught, 343-2554 or tsk@grics.net. Mason Family benefit Benefit for the Mason Family who lost their home and contents in a fire, 2 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 830 North G St., Monmouth. $5 plate per adult, $2.50 plate for children 10 and under, drinks extra. Games (for kids and adults), auction, raffles, petting zoo, cake walk, door prizes. For more information, contact Carrie Mason at 343-2801 or Tonia Maloy at 368-5994. Auction Oaks Community Church Building Fund Auction, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1/4 mile west of Oak Run on Maxey Chapel Church Road. Rain or shine. Donation and consignment, call (309) 879-2639 or (309) 879-2842. Hula Hoop contest Hula Hoop Contest, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library, Children's Room, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. (309) 734-3166. Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. May 27 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Parents of gifted children Parents of Gifted Galesburg Children meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Room 104, George Davis Hall, Knox College (corner of Cherry and South streets). Topic: How to serve gifted elementary school children and how to establish a Junior Great Books program in Galesburg. Assortment of strategies and suggestions for serving elementary age gifted children will be shared by Dr. Stephen T. Schroth and Dr. Jason A. Helfer. May 30 Dance production All That Dance production: "Black, White and Dance All Over," Galesburg High School Auditorium. Doors open: 5:30 p.m., show starts: 6 p.m. Tickets in advance: $7 adults, $5 children 2-18, under 2 free. Tickets at door: $8 adults, $6 children 2-18, under 2 free. For more information, call or e-mail Lindsay Jameson at 345-0145 or lindsay@allthatdance.us. May 30-June 1 Concert Choral Dynamics presents "All Aboard Galesburg," Orpheum Theatre. May 30-31: 7:30 p.m.; June 1: 3:30 p.m. $15 adults, $8 students. 342-2299. May 31 Mother-Child book club Mother-Child Book Club, 2 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Intended for 10-14 year olds, share your favorite mystery book. (309) 734-3166. Taste of Abingdon Taste of Abingdon, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Rotary Park on Main St., Abingdon. Area eateries will feature food samples; Rotary anniversary steak fry will begin at 4 p.m. Music all day, lawn tractor races, Bocce ball, "Big Foot" horseshoes, pedal driven tractor races, art displays. Rain date: June 1. Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. May 31-June 1 Ag Heritage show Ag Heritage Show, all day, Abingdon American Legion Hall. Antique tractors, hit and miss engines, antique farm equipment, garden tractors. For more information, contact Mike Anderson at (309) 462-3517. June 4 Relay for Life fundraiser Touched By An Angel team's Silent Auction and Guest Bartender Event, 6-9 p.m., Budde's Pizza and Good Spirits, 425 E. Main St. For information, contact Lucy Kennedy at 343-1238. June 7 Concert on Lawn Concert on the Lawn, featuring the Knox-Galesburg Symphony, with 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. Dance concert Dancer's Studio 9th annual Dance Concert presents "The Swan Princesses," 6:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $12 adults, $8 children, children 3 and under are free. 342-2299. Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. June 10 Teen event Tie-dying t-shirts with Sharpies and other techniques, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Bring t-shirt(s) of your choice. Participation is limited to 15. Call the library at 343-6118 or stop by the Reference Desk to sign up. June 14 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. Teen event Afternoon teen flick, "Transformers," 1:30-4 p.m., Sanderson Room at the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. 343-6118. June 15 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. June 21 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. June 24 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. June 28 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. July 5 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. July 12 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. July 19 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. July 20 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. July 22 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. July 26 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. Aug. 2 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. Aug. 8 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Friday Night Cruise, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Steak fry by Legion. Aug. 9 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. Aug. 16 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. 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 on grounds. Aug. 23 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. Aug. 26 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Aug. 30 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. Sept. 6 Art in the Park Art in the Park fine arts fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Standish Park Arboretum. Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. Sept. 13 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 150, Knoxville. 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. 20 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 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 on grounds. Sept. 23 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Sept. 27 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morning hours, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 US Highway 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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