 Submitted by JOHN VELLENGAREADER PICS: This photo of high water along the Mississippi River in Oquawka was taken last month. After falling slightly the past couple of weeks, the big river is on the rise again and is expected to near flood stage Sunday or Monday. Calendar of Events Advertisement
Thursday, June 5, 2008 Today (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 Farm-stand, 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. New adoption hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1855 Windish Drive. Spaghetti supper Oneida-Wataga Volunteer Fire Department's Spaghetti Supper, 4-8 p.m., Wataga Fire Station. Free-will donation. Bake sale, silent auction, raffles. Proceeds benefit volunteer fireman and EMT-B Ryan Calkins, who will be having gastric bypass surgery. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, on Main Street by the Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. Nature work day Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve's Many Hands Make Light Work Day, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., 1590 Angling Road. Bring the family, drinking water, gloves, shovels, saws, pruners, rakes, etc. Map of property at www.blackthornhill.org. Bring a picnic lunch. Information, Kraig at (309) 299-4176. Motorcycle races Galesburg Motorcycle Club's short track race, seven miles north of Galesburg on U.S. 150. Practice at 5 p.m., races at 7 p.m. Admission: $8; 12 and younger free. Saturday-Sunday (June 7-8) Fundraiser yard sale League of Volunteers' Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 509 E. Broadway, Monmouth. Information, 333-7394. Tuesday (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. Tuesday book club Tuesday Book Club: discussion of "The Camel Bookmobile" by Masha Hamilton, 1 p.m., upstairs at Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. At 2 p.m., a viewing of documentary "The Water Carriers," which records the efforts of Engineers Without Borders to bring clean water to a village in Kenya. Newcomers welcome. Wednesday (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 through 4 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. Band concert Summer Band Concert: Knoxville Community Band, 7 p.m., Gazebo, uptown Knoxville. Bring lawn chairs. 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. Thursday Book Club Thursday Book Club: discussion of "Under the Banner of Heaven" by Jon Krakauer, 6:30 p.m., Kaldi's Coffeehouse. Newcomers welcome. Altrusa fundraiser Altrusa Club's wine and beer tasting event, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Carr House, 560 N. Prairie St. Tickets: $12 in advance or $15 at door. 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 O.A.K.S. Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, on the corner of North Main and West Boston. Market runs every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 734-3181. June 13-14 Funfest in Williamsfield Funfest in Williamsfield. June 13: Ice cream social, 6-8 p.m.; Master Gardener Pat Asbury and Shirley Pauer, storytelling, 6:30 p.m.; 18 and older games, 7:15 p.m. June 14: Parade, kids games, food tent, sand volleyball contest, 3-on-3 basketball, kids tractor pull, garden tractor pull, hog roast, hot dog eating contest, talent show, street dance. Bring lawn chairs. (309) 639-368-1497. June 13-15 More on 34 More on 34. 100 miles of yard sales through seven counties from Sandwich to Mississippi River. Garage and bake sale Knox County Humane Society PAWC's Garage Sale and Bake Sale, 1855 Windish Drive. 342-1275. June 13-15 Theater Spoon River Rascals present "Forever Plaid," directed by Paula Helle, Ellisville Opera House, Main Street, Ellisville. June 13-14: 7:30 p.m.; June 15: 2 p.m. $10 adults, $5 students, free for children under 5. For more information, call Paula Helle at (309) 293-2552. 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, 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 can decorate a baseball cap for their dad, and Carlin the Caterpillar Inflatable Obstacle Course will be set up. No fee. 344-1331. Pets Knox County Humane Society PAWC's Adopt-A-Pet, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court at Sandburg Mall. New adoption hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1855 Windish Drive. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. Gospel concert Southern Gospel Music Group Concert Series: Faithful Men Quartet from Wyoming, Minn., 6:30 p.m., First Church of God, 1080 Harrison St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Food served; free-will offering. 343-2179. 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. 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. Band concert Summer Band Concert: Knoxville Community Band, 7 p.m., Gazebo, uptown Knoxville. Bring lawn chairs. June 20 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, on the corner of North Main and West Boston. Market runs every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 734-3181. Library lock-in Library Lock-In for age 10-14, 6 p.m.-7 a.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Games, food, ghost stories. $5 per child. Information, (309) 734-3166. Gospel concert Gospel Concert featuring Darrin Thurman and Jared's Gospel Hour, 7-9 p.m., Maquon Village Park. Maquon Masonic Lodge serving butterfly pork chop sandwiches, hot dogs, 5 p.m. Maquon Parish Youth will sell chips, popcorn and drinks. Free concert sponsored by the Maquon United Methodist Ministry Team. Bring lawn chairs. 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 accepted. All proceeds to benefit FISH of Galesburg Food Pantry. Information, 344-1696. Relay for Life fundraiser Hopeful Helpers Relay for Life team and Pub 83 best-ball golf outing in memory of Bob Almaguer, noon, Gibson Woods Golf Course, 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). Meal afterward at Pub 83, Monmouth. Information or to register a team, (309) 734-5476. All proceeds go to American Cancer Society. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. Music festival Bishop Hill's Midsommar Music Festival. Free events include main stage performances, music workshops, open jamming, Swedish Maypole celebration, old-fashioned barn dance at Colony School. Information, (309) 927-3345 or www.bishophillartscouncil.com. June 22 Summer Social St. Augustine Catholic Church's annual Summer Social, 4:30 p.m. on church lawn. Hot sandwiches, salads, homemade desserts, beverages, raffle. 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. For ages 1 1/2-4 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. Band concert Summer Band Concert: Knoxville Community Band, 7 p.m., Gazebo, uptown Knoxville. Bring lawn chairs. 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, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (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, 8 a.m., downtown Monmouth. Pottery consignment, appraiser's booth. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Rib cook-off Galesburg Jaycees Railroad Days Rib Cook-Off on East Tompkins St. (just west of Amtrak Depot). Entry fee $100 per 6-person team. Entries accepted until the start of the event. Information, (309) 297-6159, (309) 277-8592, www.galesburgjaycees.org/ribcookoff.htm, ribcookoff@galesburgjaycees.org. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. 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 4 Breakfast fundraiser Abingdon's 4th of July All-You-Can Eat pancake, sausage and egg, fundraiser breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Abbe Lanes Restaurant, Abingdon. $5 adults, $2.50 for children under 10. Band concert Summer Band Concert: Knoxville Community Band, 7 p.m., James Knox Park, Knoxville. Bring lawn chairs. Freedom fest Freedom Fest Celebration, Wiley Park in Galva. Talent show: 4 p.m. 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. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. Abingdon fireworks Abingdon's Fireworks Celebration, dusk, Abingdon High School. 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 1/2-4 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, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Monmouthfest Monmouthfest and Health Jamboree, 5 p.m., downtown Monmouth. Food booths, inflatables, community health fair. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (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. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. Yard sales and pottery show Abingdon's City Wide Yard Sales/Flea Market and Pottery Show, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Yard sales throughout the community; flea market, pottery show at Abbe Lanes Restaurant Banquet Rooms. Rain or shine. 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: Papa John's. July 18 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. 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. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. 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. 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 1/2-4 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, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (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. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. 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, 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, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (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. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. 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, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (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. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. 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, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (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. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. 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. 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, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (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. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. 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, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (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. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. 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, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (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, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (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, 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. 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. 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. 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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