 Submitted by ALICE WILLIAMSONREADER PICS: This photo was taken January 16 at the Blue Bell towers in Abingdon. Calendar of Events Thursday, March 15, 2007 Today-Friday (March 15-16)Book fair Galesburg Cottage Hospital's Books are Fun book fair, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Cottage Professional Building, next to Delino's. Today (March 15) Lunch OAKS Corned beef and cabbage, salad, cake, drink, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., OAKS center, 176 N. Farnham St., $5. Crafts, flea market. Songbag Songbag Concert Series: John Heasly performing acoustic folk, blues and originals, 7 p.m., Carl Sandburg Birthplace, 313 E. 3rd St. $2 donation. 342-2361. Friday (March 16) Fish Lenten Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Fridays, Monmouth Knights of Columbus Hall, 200 S. Sunnylane. Adults, $8.50, children, $5. Child health Free Learning Checkups for Public School Programs, HeadStart and Early Intervention, age 0-4, 12:30-4 p.m., Hedding Grade School, 401 W. Latimer St., Abingdon. Appointment: (309) 462-2363. Film "Grapes of Wrath," in conjunction with NEA's "The Big Read," 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Free. Music Doc Christy, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Best Western Prairie Inn. Free. Saturday (March 17) For pets Guardian Angels Adopt-A-Pet, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court, Sandburg Mall. Hike Mystery Hike at Blackthorn Nature Preserve, 1 p.m., 1590 Angling Road, Hwy. 4, Alexis. Search for leprechaun's pot of gold. Wear sturdy boots or shoes, dress for the weather. $1. Lora, 343-4321, llwright@ibnsightbb.com. St. Pat's Day St. Patty's Day Party: 11 a.m.; Music: Lytle and Hawkins, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Best Western Prairie Inn. Wine event St. Pat's Party, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Kickapoo Creek Winery. (309) 495-9463. Crafts West Prairie Sophomore Prom Class' Annual Craft Show, Bake Sale and Luncheon, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., West Prairie High School, Sciota. Dinner "A Wee Bit of Ireland" Missions Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., First United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 120 N. Kellogg St. Adults, $6, children 10 and under, $3. Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, homemade pies and cakes, beverage. Carry-outs available. All proceeds to church missions. Drawing for handmade wall hanging quilt and quilt rack "A Bit of Old Galesburg" at 7 p.m. $2 per ticket, need not be present to win. Crafts sold. Dance Cotillion dance, 8-11 p.m., Burlington Eagle Hall, Burlington, Iowa. Ned Francis playing music. Elvis and Patsy Junior and Alisa Talley's Elvis and Patsy Cline show, 7:15 p.m., Galesburg American Legion Hall, 571 E. North St., $15 advance, $20 at door. 342-7735, 341-1955, 734-5270. Swap meet Lomax Saddle Club's Swap Meet, 9 a.m., Shelter House in Lomax. New and used horse related items for sale. Reubens Knights of Columbus, 1556 E. Fremont St., serving Reuben sandwiches on St. Patrick's Day, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and again beginning at 5 p.m. Public welcome. Pancakes Immanuel Lutheran Church of Altona's Pancake Supper, 5-7 p.m. Donations assist youth attending summer camp. Sunday (March 18) Lecture Folk singer Mark Dvorak blending folk music with the words of Carl Sandburg, "The People, Yes!," 2 p.m., Carl Sandburg Birthplace, 313 E. Third St. Free. Concert Galesburg High School's Masterpiece Concert, 3 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Free. Breakfast Village of East Galesburg's Volunteer Fire Department Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., 100 E. First St. (City Hall), biscuits and gravy, eggs, pancakes, toast, orange juice, coffee, bacon. Dance Ballroom Dance Lessons start, 6-8 p.m., Hawthorne Gym, sponsored by City of Galesburg Recreation Division, 345-3683. Music Charlie Hayes, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Best Western Prairie Inn. Free. March 19 Chili Heritage United Presbyterian Church's Chili Supper, 5-7 p.m., 302 E. Broadway, Monmouth. Adults, $5, children 12 and younger, $2. Chili, relishes, pie, drink. Fundraiser for roof and window repair. Child health Free Learning Checkups for Public School Programs, HeadStart and Early Intervention, ages 0-4, 2-6 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 108 S. Timber St., Knoxville. Appointment: 289-4134. March 21 Child health Free Learning Checkups for Public School Programs, HeadStart and Early Intervention, ages 0-4, 2-6 p.m., Monmouth/Roseville Central. Appointment: (309) 734-2213. Auction Monmouth-Roseville FFA Alumni Fundraiser Auction, 7:30 p.m., Monmouth-Roseville High School All Purpose Room. Lots of items from dozens of local businesses for sale. Proceeds benefit the Monmouth-Roseville FFA and agricultural education. Dan Byers, (309) 337-6738. Dinner Bishop Hill Methodist Church's Ham and Homemade Bread Meal, 5-7 p.m. Adults, $7, children under 10, $4. Ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, cole slaw, homemade pies and Swedish rye bread. Handicap accessible. March 22 Concert Chapter 6 in concert, 7 p.m., Monmouth-Roseville High School auditorium, 325 W. 1st Ave., Monmouth. Opening will be MRHS Show Choir, Velocity. Adults, $15; students, $10; families of 4 and more, $40. March 23 Child health Free Learning Checkups for Public School Programs, HeadStart and Early Intervention, ages 0-4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Head Start, 277 E. Tompkins St. Appointment: 343-9848. Fish Lenten Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Fridays, Monmouth Knights of Columbus Hall, 200 S. Sunnylane. Adults, $8.50, children, $5. Concert Knox College Choir, 7:30 p.m., Kresge Recital Hall, Knox College. Free. 341-7489. Beer tasting Craft Beer Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Vintages Tasting Room and Wine Garden, 57 S. Seminary St. $12 per person, sampling of new brews along with hors d'oeuvres. Reservations required. 335-2744. Peace Coalition Knox County Peace and Justice Coalition's monthly potluck supper meeting, 6 p.m., Galesburg Community Center, 150 E. Simmons St. Discussion will be with representatives of the American Friends Service Committee. Public welcome. Speaker Jhan Moskowitz, director of Jews for Jesus' Chicago branch, 7 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 1196 N. Academy St. Free. 342-3166. March 24 Concert Knox-Galesburg Symphony featuring Eric Ginsberg on clarinet, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $8, $10, $12. 342-2299. More music Community Country Gospel Concert, 6:30 p.m., Abingdon United Methodist Church, 401 N. Washington St. Proceeds to Abingdon Food Pantry. (309) 462-3444. Benefit Marcus Wheeler Benefit, AlWood High School, 301 E. Fifth St., Woodhull. (309) 781-0314 or (309) 667-2702. Wheeler is 21-year-old who has had three liver transplants. Silent auction and spaghetti dinner begins at 4:30 p.m., oral auction at 6 p.m., talent show. Dinner Village Birthday Ribeye Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Yates City Community Center, sponsored by Harvest Home Festival Committee, $12 at door, $10 in advance. Tickets at Yates City E-Z Stop. 10-Ounce ribeye steak, baked potato, cole slaw, dessert. Wine event Sips and Nibbles: South America, 7 p.m., Vintages Tasting Room and Wine Garden, 57 S. Seminary St. Focus on South American wines from Chile and Argentina. $12 per person includes 3 glasses of wine and hors d'oeuvres. Reservations required. 335-2744. Steak supper Williamsfield United Methodist Church's annual Steak Supper, 4:30-7 p.m. Steaks cooked to order with baked potato, salad, dessert and drink for $12.50 donation. Tickets at door or call Gene, (309) 639-4389 or Lee, (309) 639-2282. March 25 Eggs 19th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m., Lake Storey Park, by Hy-Vee Food Store and City of Galesburg Recreation Division. Ages 2-third grade. Free. More eggs Seventh annual Nite Lite Easter Egg Hunt, 7 p.m., Lincoln Park Gazebo, by Hy-Vee Food Store and City of Galesburg Recreation Division. For 4th-6th graders. Free. Bring a flashlight. Breakfast Appleton Fire Department's All You Can Eat Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Appleton Fire Station, 1511 Old Wagon Road. Adults, $5; children under 12, $2. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy. March 26 Child health Free Learning Checkups for Public School Programs, HeadStart and Early Intervention, ages 0-4, 8:30-11 a.m., Yorkwood Elementary. Appointment: (309) 734-8513. March 28 Child health Free Learning Checkups for Public School Programs, HeadStart and Early Intervention, ages 0-4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 430 W. Chicago Ave., Williamsfield. Appointment: (309) 639-2216. Wine event Gather Your Girlfriends for an Easter Parade, 5:30-8 p.m., Vintages Tasting Room and Wine Garden, 57 S. Seminary St. Fashion show of jewelry, scarves, hats and purses for spring season. $12 per person includes 3 glasses of wine and hors d'oeuvres. Reservations necessary. 335-2744. March 29 Concert Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets, $28 main floor, mezzanine, lower balcony; $18 mid-balcony, $12 upper balcony. 342-2299. Fish Lenten Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Fridays, Monmouth Knights of Columbus Hall, 200 Sunnylane. Adults, $8.50, children, $5. Colon health Food, Fiber and Fun, Colon Health seminar featuring Dr. Mark Davis and Chef Bill Egenlauf, 7 p.m., Galesburg Cottage Hospital Auditorium. Free. Reservations required, door prizes, food samples. 345-4563. Supper Faith United Methodist Church's Chicken and Noodle Supper, 4:30-7 p.m., 876 E. Knox St. Adults, $6, children 3-10, $3, children under 3, free. Chicken and homemade noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, pie or cake, beverage. Carry outs available, 343-8805. March 30 Nature event Woodcock Walk, 6-7:15 p.m., night hike to see male American woodcock, by City of Galesburg Recreation Division. Registration: 345-3683. Quartet Southern Gospel group Triumphant Quartet, 7 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 1196 N. Academy St. $10 in advance, $15 at door. 342-3166 Monday-Friday or evenings, 343-5396. Wine event Kick Back Friday, 6-10:30 p.m., Kickapoo Creek Winery. Buffet meal with dessert, Karaoke Night with Diamond Dan. Reservations: (309) 495-9463. March 30-31 Heartseekers Heartseeker's Women Conference featuring speaker Danna Demetre, Lake Storey Pavilion Conference Center. March 30: doors open, 6 p.m., program, 7 p.m. March 31: doors open, 8:30 a.m., program, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Registration forms at Brighter Life Bookshoppe, 1055 N. Henderson St. 344-3987. March 31 Recital Christine Steyer, soprano, 7:30 p.m., Kresge Recital Hall, Knox College. Free. 341-7489. Sassafrass Historic Ellisville Restoration Organization's annual Sassafrass Festival, downtown Ellisville. Ham and bean dinner, free entertainment. April 4 Youth nature program Spring Break Nature Adventure, 1:30-3:30 p.m., for 6- to 11-year-olds, by City of Galesburg Recreation Division. Register: 345-3683. Babysitting Babysitting clinic for ages 11-14 by City of Galesburg Recreation Division, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 345-3683. April 6 Fish Lenten Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Fridays, Monmouth Knights of Columbus Hall, 200 Sunnylane. Adults, $8.50, children, $5. Concert Semenya McCord and Boston pianist Frank Wilkins, "Journey Into Jazz," 8 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St. Adults, $12, seniors, students, $10. 342-2299. April 7 Gospel fest Easter Gospel Music Fest, 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Theater. $21 in advance; $26 day of show; $16.50 children younger than 12.. (309) 676-8700. April 8 Buffet Easter buffet meal, Kickapoo Creek Winery, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., reservation only. Adults, $18.95, children 12 and younger, $8.95, children 4 and younger, free. (309) 495-9463. April 11 Concert Collin Raye, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Benefits Knox County Child Advocacy Center. $38 main floor, balcony; $28 lower balcony; $20 upper balcony. 342-2299. Bingo Bingo Night by Whisper Walker Relay for Life Team, 6:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E. Fremont St. $10 to play, prizes worth $10 or more. Proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Knox County. Tanya Buckner, 345-4624. April 14 Concert Nova Singers, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. Adults, $15, seniors, $10, free to students. 341-7038. Race 26th Annual Carl Sandburg College 2- and 4-Mile Race, 9 a.m., CSC. Glen Gustafson, 342-1964, gustafson@grics.net, or Jim Graham, 343-4947, jjccrgaham@grics.net. Race forms at www.grrc.net April 15 Concert Little River Band, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $30, main floor, mezzanine, lower balcony; $22, mid-balcony; $12, upper balcony. 342-2299. April 16 Child health Free Learning Checkups for Public School Programs, HeadStart and Early Intervention, ages 0-4, Corpus Christi Fellowship Hall, 273 S. Prairie St. Appointment: 343-9848. April 17 Child health Free Learning Checkups for Public School Programs, HeadStart and Early Intervention, ages 0-4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monmouth/Roseville Central. Appointment: (309) 734-2213. April 20-21 Camping Mom and Me ... Women in the Woods, camping event for moms and kids, Blackthorn Nature Preserve near Alexis. Pitch tents, campfire, singing, hike and nature crafts Friday; learn outdoor skills, hiking, songs, games, crafts Saturday. $20. Pre-register by April 13. Lora, 343-4321, llwright@insightbb.com. April 21 Concert Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, Peoria Civic Center Arena. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com, (309) 676-8700. April 25 Party Third Annual Red Hat Party at the Pavilion, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Mechan Drive. $15. Reservations to Pattie Johnson, P.O. Box 19, Knoxville, IL 61448, 289-6504, doctorollie2000@yahoo.com. Child health Free Learning Checkups for Public School Programs, HeadStart and Early Intervention, ages 0-4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., United, Alexis. Appointment: (309) 482-3344. April 26-28 Literary festival Sandburg Days Festival: April 26, 7 p.m., "From Sandburg to Smith," poet Marc Smith and musicians, Carl Sandburg Historic Site, 313 E. Third St.; April 27, 4 p.m., "From Sandburg to Smith," Studio, Ford Center, Knox College; April 27, 4 p.m., Gallery Walk, downtown Galesburg; April 27, 7:30 p.m., "Marc Smith's Poetry Slam," Cherry Street Bier Garten; April 28: 10-11 a.m., "Jalopy Parade," downtown; April 28: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., "Hooverville," Standish park; April 28: 3 p.m., readings from "Grapes of Wrath," Harbach Theatre, Knox College. April 27 Wine event Kick Back Friday, 6-10:30 p.m., Kickapoo Creek Winery, buffet meal with dessert, music by Applegate and Co. Reservations: (309) 495-9463. April 28 Concert Knox-Galesburg Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. 342-2299. May 8-9 Sesame Street Sesame Street Live's Super Grover! Ready for Action. May 8: 7 p.m., May 9: 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport, Iowa. $14, $18. (563) 326-8555, (563) 326-1111, www.ticketmaster.com. Trucks for kids Touch a Truck Day, for kids by City of Galesburg Recreation Division. 345-3683. Free. May 15-16 Kids' show "Go, Diego, Go Live! The Great Jaguar Rescue," Peoria Civic Center, Peoria. May 15: 7 p.m.; May 16: 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. $16-$38. (309) 676-8700. May 26-27 Art show Ninth Annual St. Charles Fine Art Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Charles. Juried fine art show. Free. - 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 Janet Klockenga, 140 S. Prairie St., Galesburg, IL 61401, or e-mail jklockenga@register-mail.com. Items also may be faxed to 343-2382.
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