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Monday, June 2, 2008 Tuesday (June 3) 4-H barbecue Warren County 4-H Barbecue 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Warren/Henderson County Farm Bureau Building in Monmouth and 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Hedding Grade School in Abingdon. Choice of BBQ beef or porkchop sandwich, applesauce, chips, homemade dessert, beverage. Eat-in or drive-through at both locations. Tickets $5; $6 at the door. Contact a Warren County 4-H'er or the University of Illinois Extension office in Monmouth, 734-5161, for tickets. History night The Center's bi-weekly history night, 7 p.m. Guest speaker Harry Bulkeley, will lead a walk through Hope Cemetery and talk about residents buried there. Entrance to cemetery at West Simmons and South Academy streets. Wednesday (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 Spirits, 425 E. Main St. Information, Lucy Kennedy, 343-1238. Health fair 2nd annual Health Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Seminary Village, 2345 N. Seminary St. Free health screenings and services; free food; prizes. 344-1300. Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Almost Live. Food Vendor: Pappa Johns. College day swim Lakeside Spashzone's end of year celebration for all college students and staff, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (weather permitting), 1033 S. Lake Storey Road. Students receive a 40 percent discount with a valid college issued ID. Thursday (June 5) Teetertots Teetertots, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Discovery Depot Children's Museum, 128 S. Chambers St. Toddlers and their families explore art, science, math and language through crafts and activities. Free admission. 344-8876. Friday (June 6) Cruise In Abingdon Road Knights Cruise-In in Macomb. Depart from Abingdon American Legion Hall at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in going as a group is welcome. Fundraiser Cookout Knox County Sheriff's Department TRIAD program's Fundraiser Cookout, 4-7 p.m., 320 S. Main St., Maquon (on the Square). Serving ribeyes, pork chops, pork burgers, hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, water and pop. Proceeds go to Knox County TRIAD program to help with programs and services for the senior citizens of Knox County. Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market runs every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Saturday (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, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Strawberry Festival 20th annual Strawberry Festival in downtown Elmwood. Pancake and sausage breakfast, 6-10 a.m. at firehouse; car show; bike show; entertainment; street dance, 5-7 p.m.; crafts; kids games; food tent: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fundraiser yard sale Bargains on Broadway yard sale, 7 a.m.-noon, First Midwest Bank, 200 E. Broadway, Monmouth. Proceeds go to Relay for Life. Pets Knox County Humane Society PAWC's Adopt-A-Pet, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court at Sandburg Mall. Spaghetti supper Oneida-Wataga Volunteer Fire Department's Spaghetti Supper, 4-8 p.m., Wataga Fire Station. Free will donation. Also a bake sale, silent auction, and raffles. Proceeds to benefit Volunteer Fireman and EMT-B Ryan Calkins who will be having gastric bypass surgery.
Saturday-Sunday (June 7-8) Fundraiser yard sale League of Volunteers' Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 509 E. Broadway, Monmouth. For more information, call (309) 333-7394. June 10 Teen event Tie-dying T-shirts with Sharpies, other techniques, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Bring T-shirt(s) of your choice. Participation limited to 15. Call library at 343-6118 or sign up at reference desk. June 11 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Surprisingly Hip. Food Vendor: Pizza House. Kindermusik Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer sampler: Fiddle-dee-dee Favorites, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. Participation for ages 1 1/2 through 4 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. June 12 Strawberry festival Annual Strawberry Festival, 5-7 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 116 South "B" St., Monmouth, in fellowship room (handicap accessible). BBQ sandwiches, ice cream, strawberries, cake, drink. Suggested donation: $5 adults, $3 children 10 and under. Monmouth Municipal Band Concert, 7 p.m., in church sanctuary. Puppet making Puppet Making, 1:30-3 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. (309) 734-3166. June 13 Music Ryberg's Countrytime Opry: Lee Jared and The "New" Midnight Ramblers with guest singer Garlan Leadbetter, 7 p.m., O.A.K.S., 176 N. Farnham St. No cover charge, free will offering. Concessions provided by The O.A.K.S. Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181. June 13-15 More on 34 More on 34. 100 miles of yard sales through seven counties from Sandwich to Mississippi River. Garage sale and bake sale Knox County Humane Society PAWC's Garage Sale and Bake Sale, 1855 Windish Drive. 342-1275. June 14 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, morns, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 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. Benefit Benefit for David Cook who was injured in a car accident and suffers from a brain injury, Eagles Club, Oquawka. Serving Sloppy Joe dinner 11 a.m.; horseshoe tournament, 1 p.m.; auction, 2 p.m.; live entertainment , 3 p.m.; raffles; bake sale; drawings. Father's Day event Father's Day event, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sandburg Mall. Children have opportunity to decorate a baseball cap for their dad and Carlin the Caterpillar Inflatable Obstacle Course will be setup. No fee for either activity. 344-1331. Pets Knox County Humane Society PAWC's Adopt-A-Pet, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court at Sandburg Mall. 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 18 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Bitter Man. Food Vendor: Hy-Vee. June 19 Puppet show DePriest Puppet Show, 2 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. (309) 734-3166. June 20 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181. Library lock-in Library Lock-In for children 10-14 years of age, 6 p.m.-7 a.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Games, food, ghost stories. $5 per child. For more details, call the library at (309) 734-3166. June 21 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. Fundraiser Fundraiser for FISH Food Pantry: garage sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 241 Circle Drive, Galesburg. No early sales; donations also accepted. All proceeds to benefit FISH of Galesburg Food Pantry. For information, call 344-1696. Relay for Life fundraiser Hopeful Helpers Relay for Life team and Pub 83 are sponsoring a best ball golf outing in memory of Bob Almaguer, beginning at noon, at Gibson Woods Golf Course in Monmouth. Cash prizes awarded to men's team (can be 3 men and 1 woman), women's team (can be 3 women and 1 man) and co-ed team (2 men and 2 women). A meal will be provided after the outing at Pub 83 in Monmouth. For more information or to register a team, call (309) 734-5476. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. June 24 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Meet the Artists Meet the Artists of Studios Midwest Slide Show, 7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415. June 25 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Second Mortgage. Food Vendor: Q's Cafe. Kindermusik Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer sampler: Wiggles and Giggles Favorites, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. Participation for ages 1 1/2 through 4 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. June 26 Puppet making Puppet Making Part 2, 1:30-3 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. (309) 734-3166. June 27 Artist reception Artist reception: Cathy Crawford Exhibition, 5-7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415. Exhibit runs through July 25. Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181. June 28 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. Pottery swap meet Pottery on the Square Swap Meet, beginning at 8 a.m., downtown Monmouth. Pottery consignment and appraiser's booth. For more information, call the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181. Rib cook-off Galesburg Jaycees Railroad Days Rib Cook-Off on East Tompkins St. (just west of the Amtrak Depot). Entry fee: $100 per 6 person team. Entries will be accepted until the start of the event. For more information: call (309) 297-6159 or (309) 277-8592 or go to www.galesburgjaycees.org/ribcookoff.htm or ribcookoff@galesburgjaycees.org. June 28-29 Railroad Days Galesburg Railroad Days. Events include carnival, exhibits, street fair, railyard tours, hobby train show, flea market, rib cook-off. July 2 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Aaron Stevens. Food Vendor: Billiards on Main. July 5 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. July 9 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Eddie Winter. Food Vendor: Packinghouse. Kindermusik Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer sampler: Away We Go! Favorites, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. Participation for ages 1 1/2 through 4 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. July 11 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181. Monmouthfest Monmouthfest and Health Jamboree, beginning at 5 p.m., downtown Monmouth. Food booths, inflatables, and community health fair. For more information, call the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181. July 12 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. July 16 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Jera Ferospenahi. Food Vendor: Pappa Johns. July 18 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181. July 19 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. 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 23 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: No Reason. Food Vendor: Chez Willy's. Kindermusik Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer sampler: Milk and Cookies Favorites, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. Participation for ages 1 1/2 through 4 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. July 25 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181. July 26 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. July 26-27 Horse show Horse show, Dan Griffith's Circle G Arena, 1327 Old Wagon Road, Knoxville. July 26: 3 p.m.; July 27: 9 a.m. Overnight camping and lunch stand available. 335-6073 or 337-2237. July 30 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Mike Budde. Food Vendor: Q's Cafe. Aug. 1 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181. Aug. 2 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. Artist reception Artists reception for both Members and Friends Exhibition and Studios Midwest, 6-9 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415. Members and Friends exhibit runs through Aug. 29. Studios Midwest exhibit runs through Aug. 8 at Knox College. Aug. 6 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Charlie Hayes. Food Vendor: Pizza House. Aug. 8 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Friday Night Cruise, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Steak fry by Legion. Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181. Aug. 9 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. 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. Aug. 15 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181. 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. 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. 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. 22 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181. Aug. 23 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. Aug. 26 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. 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. Aug. 29 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 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. 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. 5 Artist reception Artist reception: Exhibit by Michelle Sales and Jennifer Casey, 5-7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415. Exhibit runs through Oct. 3. Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 734-3181. 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, 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. 12 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (309) 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. 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. 19 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (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 on grounds. Sept. 23 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Sept. 26 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, located on the corner of North Main and West Boston. The market will run every Friday through October. For more information, contact the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce at (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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