 Submitted by TOM DEVLINREADER PICS: Bird watcher Tom Devlin's photo is evidence of his first sighting of a cedar waxwing, which was in a flock of about 20 of the birds that stopped to feed last week on a crab apple tree in his yard. Calendar of Events Sunday, March 25, 2007 Today (March 25) Breakfast Knox County Right to Life's annual Pancake-Whole Hog Sausage Breakfast and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E. Fremont St. Pancakes, whole hog sausage, applesauce, orange juice, coffee, milk. Adults, $4; children younger than 12, $2; family maximum, $15. Gospel Gospel Soul Revivers, 4 p.m., Bethesda Baptist Church, 210 S. Whitesboro St. 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. Motocross Motocross racing, practice 9 a.m., races 10 a.m., Galesburg Motorcycle Club, 7 miles north of Galesburg on U.S. 150. Adults, $8; kids 12 and younger, free. Monday (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. Wednesday (March 28) Scholarship dinner Annual Support Group for African-American Scholarship Dinner, 6 p.m., Carl Sandburg College. $20. 342-7014. 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. Thursday (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. Carryouts available, 343-8805. For kids Big Brothers Big Sisters of Knox County's Wing Ding, 5-9 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E. Fremont St. Chicken wings served by several Knox County restaurants, $10 at door, $8 in advance. Lecture Historian James Oakes, "Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln and Anti-Slavery Politics," 4 p.m., Alumni Room, Knox College. Free. Book sale Community Medical Center Auxiliary's "Breeze into Spring" event, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., hospital's west lobby. "Books are Fun" sale, bake sale, silent auction, free blood pressure readings. Friday (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. Special swim Special open swim, 1-6:30 p.m. Hawthorne Pool, reduced rate of $2 per person. Friday-Saturday (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 Crafts Spring Fling Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Millbrook Township Community center, Laura. (309) 639-2787, 446-3619. 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. Writers workshop Workshop on forming writer critique groups, 2-4 p.m., Carl Sandburg Birthplace, 313 E. Third St., by Kate King, executive director of Midwest Writing Center. Free. Cookie See, 343-0780.
April 1 Gospel Gospel music concert by Bob and Becky Brunton, 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church, Monmouth. Donations.
April 4 Youth nature program Spring Break Nature Adventure, 1:30-3:30 p.m., for 6- to 11-year-olds, by Galesburg Recreation Division. Register: 345-3683. Baby-sitting Baby-sitting 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. Egg hunt Galesburg Terrace Nursing Home Easter Egg Hunt, 2 p.m., 1145 Frank St. For ages up to 12. Bring your own baskets. 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. Breakfast Maquon United Methodist Church's Easter Breakfast, 7 a.m., following Sunrise Easter Service, 6:30 a.m., biscuits and gravy, egg and ham casserole, fresh fruit, coffeecakes and drinks. Proceeds to fellowship hall building fund. Wine event Easter Buffet at Kickapoo Creek Winery, 6-10:30 p.m., buffet meal with dessert. Music by Applegate and Co. Reservations: (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 13 Film Orpheum Classic Film, 7 p.m. "The Graduate," Orpheum Theatre. $2. 342-2299. 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 Bowling event Big Brothers Big Sisters of Knox County Bowl For Kids Sake, noon-4 p.m., Northgate Lanes, $20 donation per person; 4-6 bowlers per team. Register: www.1053kfm.com. 344-2252. For pets Prairieland Animal Welfare Center's Adopt-A-Pet, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court, Sandburg Mall. 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. For pets Prairieland Animal Welfare Center's Adopt-A-Pet, noon-3 p.m., Animal Shelter, 1855 Windish Drive. 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 19 Leadership program Leadership Greater Galesburg's "Leadership Challenges of the 21st Century," 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Best Western Prairie Inn, with luncheon. $18. Karen Kistler, 344-5323 or leadership@gallatinriver.net by April 12. April 20 Comedy Bob and Tom Show favorite Geechy Guy, 8 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. By 92.7 FM The Laser. $15 advance, $17 at door. 342-2299. 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 For pets First Annual Prairieland Animal Welfare Center Eastminster Dog Show, shelter, 1855 Windish Drive. Fund-raising event for humane society. Prizes. Registration, $10 by April 13 or $15 by April 20. Terry, 342-1275. Concert Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, Peoria Civic Center Arena. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com, (309) 676-8700. April 24 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5-8 p.m., American Legion, Route 41, Abingdon. Free. 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 Riding Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's grand opening of its new horse show arena, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Bursie Williams Equestrian Park. Free. 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 22 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5-8 p.m., American Legion, Route 41, Abingdon. Free. 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. June 26 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5-8 p.m., American Legion, Route 41, Abingdon. Free. July 24 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, American Legion, Route 41, Abingdon. Free. Aug. 10 Car cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Friday Night Cruise, 5-10 p.m., Abingdon American Legion, Route 41. Legion has steak fry. Aug. 28 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5-8 p.m., American Legion, Route 41, Abingdon. Free. Sept. 20-22 Film festival Galesburg Civic Art Center's annual Black Earth Film Festival. Films shown at Orpheum Theatre. 342-7415. Sept. 25 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5-8 p.m., American Legion, Route 41, Abingdon. 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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