 AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Sheila BoardmanA squirrel, who's obviously not shy, reaches for a peanut from the hand of a man at Mount Royal Park in Montreal, Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Calendar of Events Advertisement
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Thursday (March 12) Book club Galesburg Public Library Thursday Book Club: discussion of Big Read book "Tom Sawyer," by Mark Twain, 6:30 p.m., Kaldi's Coffeehouse, 124 E. Simmons St. 343-6118. Angel Food Angel Food sign-up, 4:30- 6 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1501 Webster St., Galesburg. 342-9012. Visioning session Galesburg Advantage, Community Visioning Assembly session: Building on our Core Competencies: Transportation and Infrastructure, 6 p.m., Donald Crist Student Center, Carl Sandburg College, Building "B", 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. Residents encouraged to participate through idea sharing, open dialogue, panel discussions. Reservations, Jenni Moser, 345-3628, jmoser@ci.galesburg.il.us. Rally 2009 Relay for Life of Knox County Rally, 5:30 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Review of event updates and procedures. Jodi Bradshaw, 368-1549. Swing band Rootabaga Jammers Swing Band, 7-9 p.m., Moose Lodge, 161 N. Cherry St. Public welcome. Chicken noodle dinner Chicken Noodle Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 876 E. Knox St. $6 adults, $3 children 3-10, children under 3 free. Carry-outs available. Fundraiser FUNdraiser Night, 5-8 p.m., at Long John Silver. A portion of proceeds sold will benefit Galesburg Christian School. Thursday-Friday (March 12-13) Theater Immaculate Conception School presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Monmouth College's Dahl Chapel and Kasch Performance Hall. Thursday: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Friday: 7 p.m. Tickets at door, school office. Friday (March 13) Fish fry Monmouth Knights of Columbus' annual Fish Fry every Friday night through April 24, 5:30-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 200 S. Sunny Lane, Monmouth. $9 adults, $6 children. Carryouts. Opry show Tina's Countrytime Opry: Lee Jared and The "New" Midnight Ramblers with guest Bob Carmean, 7 p.m., OAKS Senior Center, 176 N. Farnham St. Doors open, 6 p.m. No cover charge; free-will offering. Concessions by The OAKS. Hot dogs, chili dogs, polish sausage 6-7 p.m. Concert Kelly Richey Band, Rivoli Theater, Monmouth. Doors open, 7 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. Opening act Mike Budde's Rhythm Circus. Tickets $10 advance, $12 door; available at www.MonmouthBlues.com, Bijou Pub, Daw Violins in Monmouth or Cherry Street Guitars, MusicMakers, Capitol Music, Budde's Pizza in Galesburg. Chicken and fish fry Chicken and Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Moose Lodge, 161 N. Cherry St. Friday-Saturday Garage sale Galesburg Rescue Mission Auxiliary's First Garage Sale of the Year in the New Mission's addition building and gymnasium 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. Saturday (March 14) Concert Rescheduled from Jan. 31 - Night of Metal Mayhem and paranormal with pre-tour show by Fear of Clowns with henry hill. Midwest Haunting offers guided tour of Orpheum Theatre, 8:30 p.m. Doors open 5 p.m.; bands 5:45 p.m.; ghost tour 8:30 p.m. Tickets for pre-tour concert only $15; tickets for concert, tours, VIP pass $25. 342-2299. Consignment auction 40th annual Douglas/Maquon/Orange Chapel Community Consignment Auction, 10 a.m., Orange Chapel Church, Knox County Highway 27. Shuttle service from parking areas. Consigned items may be brought 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 13 or 8-10 a.m. March 14. Church serving chicken and noodles and homemade pies day of event. Scrapbook Day Scrapbook Day, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Wataga Town Hall. Pre-registration required. Information, Julie Price, 375-6125, Liz Cross, 221-6979. Swedish event Beginning Swedish Folk Dance workshops, Old Fashioned Barn Dance and Swedish Supper, Bishop Hill Colony School. Workshops: youth and children's Swedish dance, 2:30 p.m.; adult workshops, 4 p.m.; Old Fashioned Barn Dance, 7 p.m. Adult couple $25, one youth/child $5, one adult $15. Registrations required. Information, Patti (309) 375-6844, Mike (309) 927-3899. Open House Home Based Business Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake Storey Pavilion. Many participating vendors. Information, 345-3604. Artist reception Opening reception for GALEX 43 Exhibition and Competition, 6-8 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. Free. Pancake breakfast Pancake Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First Church of God, 1080 Harrison St. Pancakes, sausage, drink, $5 adults; $3 children under 12. Fundraiser for Youth Group. Information, 343-2179. Dance Public Dance, Legends, featuring The Tuxedo Band ('70s/'80s rock), 8 p.m.-midnight; doors open, 7 p.m. Information, www.alhull.biz. Red Carpet Orpheum Theatre Spring 2009 Red Carpet Series: Frank Ferrante in "An Evening with Groucho," 4 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. 342-2299. Movie Movie at the Library: 2008 movie based on best-selling book by Sue Monk Kidd, 2 p.m., upstairs Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. St. Patrick's party Knights O'Columbus fundraiser: 2nd annual St. Patrick's Party, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E. Fremont St. Dinner, 5 p.m.; band Roundstone Buskers, 6 p.m. Tickets $10 advance, $12 at door; available at KC Hall; $5 kids meal. Spaghetti dinner Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Ladies of Mary, annual spaghetti dinner, 5-7 p.m., Costa Primary Building. Eat in, carryout. $5 adults, $2 children under 10. Ballroom dance City of Galesburg Recreation Division's ballroom dance classes, 6-8 p.m. Sundays through April 26, Hawthorne Gymnasium. Waltz, fox trot, lindy, swing. $44 per couple. 345-3683. Paranormal meeting MRIPA host of March Community Meeting, presentation about paranormal, 5-6 p.m., Best Western Prairie Inn, 300 S. Soangetaha Road. Video, audio presentation. Free. Information, theunknownparanormal@gmail.com, 343-7151. Fundraiser Kmart's annual All-Star Pie in the Face event benefiting March of Dimes, 12:30-4 p.m., Center Court, Sandburg Mall. Pies to throw $2 each. Participants include police officers Chris Howard, Stefanie Cromien; Eric Hanson; Troy McCrery; GHS baseball coach Arnie Gonzalez; Mayor Gary Smith. Music by Danny Blakey and Country Pride. Information, 344-2979. Dance Dance featuring Danny Blakey, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Moose Lodge, 161 N. Cherry St. Public welcome. Sunday (March 15) Breakfast East Galesburg Fire Department Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m. Serving eggs, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, toast, bacon, orange juice and coffee. Tuesday (March 17) Travelogue Travelogue Series: "Route 66, Part II - The Romance of the Road," doors open, 6 p.m., curtain 7 p.m., Galesburg High School Auditorium. Season tickets for six programs in series $25. Information, Susan Meisinger, 344-1400. Movie Club Movie Club: evening viewing of new movie (with literary ties, if one is playing), Showplace 8, followed by discussion at Perkins Restaurant. Newcomers welcome. Details: library reference desk, 343-6118. Book club Book Club, 7 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. This month's theme: "Based on the book," read any book turned into a movie. (309) 734-3166. Corned beef and cabbage Corned Beef and Cabbage, 4-7 p.m., Moose Lodge, 161 N. Cherry St. Public welcome. March 18 Fundraiser Fundraiser Night, 5-7 p.m., at Wendy's. A portion of proceeds sold will benefit Galesburg Christian School. March 19 Visioning session Galesburg Advantage, Community Visioning Assembly session: Raising Human Capital: A 21st Century Workforce, 6 p.m., Donald Crist Student Center, Carl Sandburg College, Building "B", 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. Residents encouraged to participate through idea sharing, open dialogue and panel discussions. Reservations, Jenni Moser, 345-3628 or jmoser@ci.galesburg.il.us. Workshop Workshop: 20 Things Your PDA Can Do, 7 p.m., Verizon Wireless, 503 Knox Square Drive, Suite 116. Free; attendees divided into groups according to type of PDA. Sign up at www.PDAWORKSHOP.wds.vzw.com. Swing band Rootabaga Jammers Swing Band, 7-9 p.m., Moose Lodge, 161 N. Cherry St. Also, dance instructor available for lessons. Public welcome. Big Read event Mark Twain visit, 2 p.m., at the Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Mark Twain impersonator to relay stories and humor. (309) 734-3166. Potato bar Potato Bar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., OAKS Senior Center, 176 N. Farnham Street. Various toppings with potato, cookie, coffee or tea. $5. Concert Music in Our Schools Month Concert, 7 p.m., at Monmouth-Roseville Junior High in Roseville. Junior high chorus, band and jazz band and District 5th and 6th grade bands will be performing. March 20 Well sealing demonstration Abandoned Well Sealing Demonstration sponsored by Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District, 2 p.m., near U.S. 150 and 97 (Lewistown exit), follow signs. 342-5714, Ext. 3. Chicken and fish fry Chicken and Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Moose Lodge, 161 N. Cherry St. March 21 Prom Dress Boutique Prom Dress Boutique, 1-3:30 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. More than 60 dresses in various sizes to be given away (one dress per girl). Reservation required, 343-6118. Fish fry Monmouth Knights of Columbus' Fish Fry, every Friday through April 24, 5:30-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 200 S. Sunnylane, Monmouth. $9 adults, $6 children. Carryouts. Spaghetti supper Spaghetti Supper, 4-7 p.m., Maquon United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Spaghetti, bread, salad, dessert, drinks. Suggested donation: $6 adults, $3 children 10 and under. Following supper, travelogue of Central America through Panama Canal presented by Dan and Bev Doty. (309) 875-3572. Model search Sunbust Model Search and Baby Contest, Sandburg Mall. Baby contest for boys and girls infants through age 3, 3:30 p.m. Model search for girls ages 4-27, 4:15 p.m. Entry forms at Sandburg Mall customer service, www.sunburstbeauty.com. Completed entry form with fees paid in cash only at Sandburg Mall Center Court one hour before contest. Tea party American Girl Tea Party for girls of all ages, 2 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. All dolls welcome. (309) 734-3166. Craft show Spring Craft Show sponsored by West Prairie Sophomore Class for Prom, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., West Prairie High School, Sciota. Craft show, bake sale and lunch. Breakfast Ellisville Goal Getters and Modern Woodman Camp 17560 all-you-can-eat meal, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Ellisville Community Center, Main Street, Ellisville. Whole hog sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes, sausage links. $6 adults, $3 children 10 and under. Proceeds go toward new roof for Ellisville Community Center. Pets Guardian Angels Adopt-A-Pet, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court at Sandburg Mall. March 22 Breakfast and bake sale Knox County Right to Life's annual Pancake/Whole Hog Sausage Breakfast and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E. Fremont St. Suggested donation: adults $4, $2 children under 12; $15 maximum per family. March 23 Book club Parent/Child Book Club, 4:30 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. This month's pick based on this year's Big Read: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. (309) 734-3166. March 24 Fundraiser Fundraiser Night, 11:30 a.m. to close, at The Cellar Pizzaria. A portion of proceeds sold will benefit Galesburg Christian School. Students will perform at 6:15 p.m. March 25 Animanga Mania Animanga Mania, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Watch anime series, swap manga, open-draw session. No registration required. 343-6118. March 26 Visioning session Galesburg Advantage, Community Visioning Assembly session: Driving Innovation: Business Growth and Development, 6 p.m., Donald Crist Student Center, Carl Sandburg College, Building "B", 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. Residents encouraged to participate through idea sharing, open dialogue and panel discussions. Reservations, Jenni Moser, 345-3628, or jmoser@ci.galesburg.il.us. Swing band Rootabaga Jammers Swing Band, 7-9 p.m., Moose Lodge, 161 N. Cherry St. Also, dance instructor available for lessons. Public welcome. Big Read event Susan Van Kirk lecture on Mark Twain: "Some Thoughts About That Bad Boy Tom Sawyer," 7 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. (309) 734-3166. March 27 Concert Knox College Choir Home Tour Concert, 7:30 p.m., Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Arts, Knox College. Free. 341-7337. Fish fry Monmouth Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, every Friday through April 24, 5:30-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 200 S. Sunnlane, Monmouth. $9 adults, $6 children. Carryouts. Chicken and fish fry Chicken and Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Moose Lodge, 161 N. Cherry St. March 27-28 Heartseekers Heartseekers Retreat, Lake Storey Pavilion Conference Center. Speaker: Karla Dornacher on "Redeeming the Time;" worship leader Teresa Muller. Sessions: March 27, 6:30 p.m.; March 28, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 1-3:30 p.m. Weekend cost, $40 (includes dessert Friday); Friday only, $20 (includes dessert); Saturday only, $25 (optional box lunch $6). Register at Brighter Life Bookshoppe, 1055 N. Henderson St., Galesburg; 344-3987. March 28 Concert Knox-Galesburg Symphony featuring Faye Seeman, harp; Eric Ginsberg, clarinet; Carol Neulieb, flute, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $8 to $18; children, students half price. 342-2299. Music mornings Knox-Galesburg Symphony's "Music Mornings" program, "Fay Seeman, harp," 10 a.m., Galesburg Public Library community room. Free concert preview for ages preschool through 5th grade. 343-6118. Dance Dance sponsored by Soldiers Angels to Salute the Troops Past and Present, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Monmouth Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 830 North G St., Monmouth. Music by Eternity Road and Pay Up Band. $5 cover charge with a 50/50 drawing and hourly door prizes. Proceeds help provide assistance to local area soldiers. Information, Elaine at (309) 734-7273. March 30-April 4 Doll Boutique Doll Boutique at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1372 W. Fremont St. Doll clothes, accessories for Barbies, baby dolls, 18-inch girl dolls available to purchase. March 30-April 3: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.; April 4: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. All proceeds benefit Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. March 31 Author visit Author visit: Marion Blumenthal Lazan, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Public invited. April 1 Rain barrels Deadline to pre-order rain barrels from Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District. 100% recycled food grade barrels $79 each; on display at 233 S. Soangetaha Road. 342-5714, Ext. 3. April 2 Visioning session Galesburg Advantage, Community Visioning Assembly session: Celebrating Community: Tourism and Downtown Development, 6 p.m., Donald Crist Student Center, Carl Sandburg College, Building "B", 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. Residents encouraged to participate through idea sharing, open dialogue and panel discussions. Reservations, Jenni Moser, 345-3628 or jmoser@ci.galesburg.il.us. April 3 Fish fry Monmouth Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, every Friday through April 24, 5:30-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 200 S. Sunnylane, Monmouth. $9 adults, $6 children. Carryouts. April 4 Memories Celebration Day Memories Celebration Day, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., at Center Court in Sandburg Mall. Register for table space and bring your lap top with digital photos, or photos and supplies for your album and memories celebration projects. Registration for table space is $15, or $20 if received after March 30; with $5 from each registration to benefit Make-a-Wish Foundation. For more information or to register, contact Ellen McRell at 289-4733 or www.mycmsite.com/ellenmcrell. Taiko performance Taiko, Japanese traditional drum, performance by Issin Daiko of Chicago, 7 p.m., Harbach Theater, Knox College. Concert Carl Sandburg College Concert Series: Daniel Leahy Sextet, 7:30 p.m., Crist Student Center, Carl Sandburg College. April 7 Concert Tickets on sale for The ELVI-BEETLE Tribute Show, May 9, Legends Banquet Hall. 341-1950. www.alhull.biz. April 9 Visioning session Galesburg Advantage, Community Visioning Assembly session: Cultivating a Sense of Place: The Rules of a Community and Neighborhood Attraction, 6 p.m., Donald Crist Student Center, Carl Sandburg College, Building "B", 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. Residents encouraged to participate through idea sharing, open dialogue and panel discussions. Reservations, Jenni Moser, 345-3628 or jmoser@ci.galesburg.il.us. April 10 Fish fry Monmouth Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, every Friday through April 24, 5:30-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 200 S. Sunnylane, Monmouth. $9 adults, $6 children. Carryouts. April 11 Fundraiser Registration due for Daycare-N-For a Cure Relay for Life Team's crop for cardmakers and scrapbookers 9 a.m.-8 p.m. April 18, community room, Sandburg Mall. Register, information, Janice Martinez, 342-6571, Jenny McKeown, (309) 482-6654. Alumni basketball United Sports Boosters' annual Alumni Basketball, 9 a.m., United Field House, Alexis. Admission: $2 adults, $1 students. Concessions. Information, Lisa Powell, (309) 482-3340. April 16-18 Jazz festival Rootabaga Jazz Festival. April 16: Knox Faculty and Friends Combo, 8 p.m.-midnight, McGillacuddy's Restaurant, $7. April 17: Knox Alumni Big Band, 8-9 p.m., followed by The Romaniacs, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, McGillacuddy's Restaurant, $10. April 18: The Aaron Goldberg Trio with the Knox Jazz Ensemble, 5 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, $12 floor, $14 mezzanine. Festival passes, $25, 341-7265. April 17 Fish fry Monmouth Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, every Friday through April 24, 5:30-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 200 S. Sunnylane, Monmouth. $9 adults, $6 children. Carryouts. April 17-19 Theater Prairie Players Civic Theatre presents "Sunshine Boys" at Sandburg Mall Theater. April 17-18: 7:30 p.m.; April 19: 2 p.m. Tickets available at Innkeepers Coffee or Sandburg Mall customer service. April 18 Fundraiser Daycare-N-For a Cure Relay for Life Team's all-day crop for cardmakers and scrapbookers, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., community room, Sandburg Mall. Janice Martinez, 342-6571, Jenny McKeown, (309) 482-6654. April 18-19 Concert Nova Singers "A Night in Vienna." April 18: Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. April 19: First Congregational Church, Moline. $15 adults, $10 seniors, students free. Viennese-style reception after show. 341-7038. April 24 Lecture and recital Bruce and "Old Friends", 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Bruce Polay shares historical tidbits and performs works by Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Piazzolla, Scriabin, Liszt and Polay. $10 at door, children under 12 free; advance tickets $7, 341-7268. Fish fry Monmouth Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 200 S. Sunnylane, Monmouth. $9 adults, $6 children. Carryouts. April 25 Concert Knox-Galesburg Symphony featuring Ludmilla Knezkova-Hussey, piano, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $8 to $18, children and students half price. 342-2299. Music mornings Knox-Galesburg Symphony's "Music Mornings" program, "Ludmilla Knezkova-Hussey, piano," 10 a.m., Galesburg Public Library community room. Free concert preview for children ages preschool through 5th grade. 343-6118. KCCDD Fundraiser Auction KCCDD annual Fundraiser Auction: Rockin' Around the Clock at Knox College, Lincoln Room. Doors open at 6 p.m., live auction begins at 7 p.m., dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 available by calling 344-2600. Art Walk Laughing Corn Art Walk, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Galesburg. The Art Walk is part of the Carl Sandburg Days Festival. May 9 Concert Knox-Galesburg Symphony: "Celebrate Mom at the Pops," 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $8 to $18, children and students half price. 342-2299. May 16 Concert Knox College Choir, "Brahms Requiem," featuring the Galesburg Community Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Free. May 17 Jazz Knox Jazz Ensemble, 4 p.m., Gizmo Patio, Seymour Union, Knox College. Free. 341-7337. May 20-23 Theater "Intimate Apparel," by Lynn Nottage, directed by Kelly Lynn Hogan, visiting instructor in theatre, 7:30 p.m., Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. $10 adults, $5 seniors, students free. June 6 Concert Knox-Galesburg Symphony 24th annual Concert on the Lawn, 5 p.m., South Lawn, Old Main, Knox College. Free. Rain location: T. Fleming Fieldhouse. - 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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