 AP PHOTO/Lewiston Tribune, Steve HanksFrozen in time and snow a retired combine is permanently idle in a farm field Tuesday, March 10, 2009 near Moscow, Idaho. Calendar of Events Advertisement
Monday, March 16, 2009 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. Reubens Reuben Sandwiches being served on St. Patrick's Day, 5- 7:30 p.m., at Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E. Fremont St. Wednesday (March 18) Fundraiser Fundraiser Night, 5-7 p.m., at Wendy's. A portion of proceeds will benefit Galesburg Christian School. Thursday (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. Public welcome. Big Read event Mark Twain visit, 2 p.m., 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. Farn-ham Street. Various toppings with potato, cookie, coffee or tea. $5. Concert Music in Our Schools Month Concert, 7 p.m., Monmouth-Roseville Junior High, Roseville. Junior high chorus, band, jazz band and district 5th, 6th grade bands perform. Friday (March 20) Well 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. 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. Chicken and fish fry Chicken and Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Moose Lodge, 161 N. Cherry St. Saturday (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. 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 younger. 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 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 Community Center. Pets Guardian Angels Adopt-A-Pet, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court at Sandburg Mall. Wine event Sips and Nibbles: Ireland, 6 p.m., Vintages Tasting Room, 57 S. Seminary St. Irish foods, beers or wines. $20 per person, reservations required, 335-2744. Chili supper Chili Supper Fundraiser for LaGrace Hall of Hope Homeless Shelter, 5-7 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 1247 S. Farnham St. Chili, ham sandwiches, dessert, and coffee, water or soft drink. Free-will offering. Tommy Ronk at the piano. Cookout W.L. Darrow Masonic Lodge Cookout, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 838 W. Berrien St. Butterfly pork chop sandwiches, $3; butterfly pork chop dinners, $5; rib dinners, $7; dinners include 2 sides. Delivery available for two orders or more, 368-9472. Sunday (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., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E. Fremont St. Suggested donation: adults $4, $2 children under 12; $15 maximum per family. Spaghetti supper OSF St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary's annual Spaghetti Supper, 4:30-7 p.m., hospital cafeteria. $7 adults, $4 children. Carryouts. 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. Portion of proceeds to 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. Wine event Girlfriend's Night, 6 p.m., at Vintages Tasting Room, 57 S. Seminary St. $20 per person, reservations required by calling 335-2744. 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. Swim City of Galesburg Recreation Division's March Madness, 1-6:30 p.m., at Hawthorne Municipal Pool. $2 per person. 345-3683. 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. 50/50 drawing, hourly door prizes. Proceeds help provide assistance to local soldiers. Information, Elaine, (309) 734-7273. Music 2009 Abingdon Idol at the Abingdon High/Middle School Auditorium. Rehearsal at 1 p.m.; contest at 7 p.m. $2 adults; $1 children. Four contest age groups: 1) 5th and 6th grades; 2) 7th and 8th grades; 3) grades 9-12; 4) adults. Registration required by March 27 by calling Don Smith at 337-6768 or Bonnie Froleich at (309) 462-2905. March 29 Easter egg hunt City of Galesburg Recreation Division's annual Easter Egg Hunt (2 year olds-4th grade) at Lake Storey Park. Event starts promptly at 1 p.m.; arrive early to find age group area. Bring a basket. Free. 345-3683. Nite Easter egg hunt City of Galesburg Recreation Division's annual Nite Lite Easter Egg Hunt (4th-6th grade) at Lincoln Park. Event starts promptly at 7:15 p.m. Free. Bring a flashlight and basket. 345-3683. Rally Rally for Roger Stegall, candidate for mayor of Abingdon, 2-4 p.m. at Blue Bell Towers. Cake, hot dogs and drinks served. 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., Center Court, Sandburg Mall. Bring laptop with digital photos or photos and supplies for album and memories celebration projects. Registration for table space, $15; $20 after March 30; $5 benefits Make-a-Wish Foundation. Information or registration, Ellen McRell, 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. Wine event Singles Event: "The Dating Game,: 7 p.m., at Vintages Tasting Room, 57 S. Seminary St. Recreation of the TV show. $20 per person, reservations required by calling 335-2744. 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," Sandburg Mall Theater. April 17-18: 7:30 p.m.; April 19: 2 p.m. Tickets at Innkeeper's 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. Wine event Sips and Nibbles: Riesling, 6 p.m., at Vintages Tasting Room, 57 S. Seminary St. Tasting with appetizers. $20 per person, reservations required by calling 335-2744. 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 KCCDD annual Fundraiser Auction: Rockin' Around the Clock at Knox College, Lincoln Room. Doors open, 6 p.m.; live auction, 7 p.m.; dinner, 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20, 344-2600. Art Walk Laughing Corn Art Walk, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Galesburg. Part of Carl Sandburg Days Festival. April 29 Wine event Girlfriend's Night, 6 p.m., at Vintages Tasting Room, 57 S. Seminary St. $20 per person, reservations required by calling 335-2744. May 9 Concert Knox-Galesburg Symphony: "Celebrate Mom at the Pops," 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $8 to $18; children, students half price. 342-2299. May 16 Concert Knox College Choir, "Brahms Requiem," featuring Galesburg Community Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Free. Wine event Sips and Nibbles: Artisanal Cheese and Wine Pairing, 6 p.m., at Vintages Tasting Room, 57 S. Seminary St. $25 per person, reservations required by calling 335-2744. 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 theater, 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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