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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.

Relay for Life fundraiser

Tompkins State Bank Relay for Life team is guest bartending and waitressing from 4-8 p.m. at Club 41. For more information, contact Tina Derry at (309) 462-5541.

Book sale

OSF St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary hosts Books are Fun Sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., in the hospital lobby.

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.

Thursday (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; $15 at door.

Friday (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.

Friday-Saturday (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) 639-1497.

Friday-Sunday (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.

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.

Saturday (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.

Juneteenth celebration

Galesburg's 7th annual Juneteenth Celebration, commemorating arrival of news of Emancipation Proclamation in Texas on June 19, 1865, sponsored by Support Group for African-American Affairs. Opening ceremony, 10:30 a.m. Bursie Williams Park (south Lake Storey Road, across from Carl Sandburg College). Block party, noon-6 p.m., Henderson and Berrien (If rain, at Masonic Lodge. Music includes Semenya McCord, DJ Greg Vickers, magic, face painting, games, food.

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.

Breakfast

Father's Day Breakfast all you can eat buffet, 7-11 a.m., Ladies Auxiliary J.W. Clendenin VFW Post 2301, 830 North G St., Monmouth. $7 adults, $3.50 children under 6. Open to the public. Support our troops.

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.

Garden walk

Oquawka's annual "Dirty Hands" Garden Walk, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets available the day of the walk at Oquawka Museum Park on Oquawka's main street. Gardens are not within close walking distance of each other but brochures and maps will be available at sign up. All proceeds go to the Oquawka Christmas Belles Toy Drive. (309) 867-8021.

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.

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