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Monday, March 31, 2008 Tuesday (April 1) Big Read event Discussion of "A Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway, led by GHS teachers Gayle Stewart and Laurie Aten, 6:30 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. 343-6118. Town Hall meeting Town Hall Meeting, "Don't Be Fooled by Underage Drinking," 6:30-8 p.m., University of Illinois Extension Knox County office, Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Road, Galesburg. Light dinner, 6 p.m., 342-5108 for reservations. Purpose: to address the problem of underage drinking with special emphasis on adults providing to youth who are underage. Everyone in the community may attend. Wednesday (April 2) Concert Elvis Odyssey Tribute Show featuring Al Hull and The Jordanaires, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $42.50, main floor; $52.50, mezzanine; $32.50, balcony. Proceeds benefit Knox County Child Advocacy Center. 342-2299. Information, www.alhull.biz. Thursday (April 3) Designer purse sale Designer Inspired Purse Sale sponsored by Cottage Gift Shop, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Galesburg Cottage Hospital commons area near Delino's. Jammers Rootabaga Jammers present its annual "Spring Swing Fling," 7-10 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E. Fremont St. Admission: $10 per person at the door. Light refreshments provided, cash bar available. Proceeds will be donated to the Galesburg Lions Club. Thursday-Sunday (April 3-6) Theater Monmouth College's Crimson Masque presents satirical musical comedy, "Urinetown," Wells Theater, Monmouth College. Thursday-Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2 p.m. Tickets, $4 MC students, faculty, staff; $5 other students, seniors; $6 adults. Reservations, (309) 457-2104 or theater@monm.edu. Friday (April 4) Dinner Douglas Methodist Sunday School's Chicken and Noodle Dinner, 4-7 p.m. Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, drink, dessert. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. Carryouts available. Unused medicine drop-off Unused/Expired Medicine Drop Off at Wal-Mart Supercenter, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring in unused or expired medicine for proper disposal; keep medicines in original containers if possible. Acceptable items include unused/expired prescription medicines, prescription cough medicines, prescription eye drops, prescription inhalers and mercury thermometers. Friday-Sunday (April 4-6) Theater Prairie Players Civic Theatre presents "Moonlight and Magnolias" by Ron Hutchison (contains adult language) at Carl Sandburg College Theatre. Friday-Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2 p.m. $10 adults, $8 students. Tickets available at Innkeepers or at the door. Saturday (April 5) Auction KCCDD's annual Auction, Knox College Lincoln Room. Doors open 6 p.m.; light dinner buffet, 6:30 p.m.; live auction, 7 p.m. Tickets $20, includes dinner, drink and dessert, games and door prizes, silent and live auction. Tickets, information 344-2600. Proceeds help provide services and transportation for clients of KCCDD. Steak supper Steak Supper, 4:30-7 p.m., Williamsfield United Methodist Church. Steaks cooked to order with baked potato, salad, dessert and drink. Donation: $12.50. Tickets, Gene Yelm, (309) 639-4389; the Rev. Randy Douglass, (309) 639-4343, Lee Wight, (309) 639-2282. Spaghetti supper Abingdon Kiwanis Club's Spaghetti Supper, 4:30-7 p.m., Abingdon High School cafeteria. Spaghetti with meatballs, salad, roll, beverage, dessert. $5 adults, $2.50 children 12 and under. Delivery in Abingdon, 462-3727. Soup and sandwich supper Warren County Democrats' Soup and Sandwich Supper, 5-7 p.m., Warren County Farm Bureau Building, 1010 N. Main St., Monmouth. $6 adults, $3 children 12 and under. Speakers, 6 p.m. Nature work day Work day at Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, beginning at 8 a.m., 1590 Angling Road, Alexis. Volunteers needed to help clean up and trim limbs in the activity area, clear brush, tear out fence, remove fence posts, cut out thorn trees. Bring the family, water, gloves, shovels, saws, pruners and rakes. Fires and condiments will be available for a bring your own lunch of hot dogs and chips. Map of property at www.blackthornhill.org. Crafts Frog and Bug Crafts, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library children's room, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. (309) 734-3166. Fish fry Rylander-Milroy American Legion Post 727 family fish fry, 12:30-7 p.m., 131 W. Pine St., Oneida. Catfish or substitute chicken breasts with all the trimmings. $7, tickets at the door. Carryouts available. (309) 483-6192.
Sunday (April 6) Big Read event Reception for the Big Write creative writing contest winners, 2 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, upstairs, 40 E. Simmons St. Community is invited. 343-6118. Potato bar Potato Bar, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Emmanuel Methodist Church, 746 Hawkinson Ave. $5 per person, includes dessert and beverage. Carry outs available, handicap accessible. Breakfast Appleton Fire Department's All You Can Eat Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Appleton Fire Station, 1511 Old Wagon Road (1500N), 3/4 miles west of Appleton Road (County Highway 12). Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy. $5 adults, $2 children under 12. Museum season opening Alexis Museum Season Opening, 1-4 p.m., 200 S. Scott, Alexis. View a wide collection of historical items and displays related to Alexis and the surrounding area. Free admission. Alexis gift items available for sale. For tours at other times, family history questions, or to donate items, call (309) 482-3422 or (309) 482-5596. April 8 Tuesday book club Tuesday Book Club, discussion of The Hemingway Book Club of Kosovo, with author Paula Huntley, 1 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, upstairs, 40 E. Simmons St. 343-6118. April 10 Thursday book club Thursday Book Club, discussion of The Hemingway Book Club of Kosovo, with author Paula Huntley, 6:30 p.m., Kaldi's Coffeehouse, 124 E. Simmons St. Big Read event Paula Huntley, author of "The Hemingway Book Club of Kosovo," will speak of her experiences in Kosovo, 12:30 p.m., Crist Student Center in Building B on Carl Sandburg College campus. Reception will follow. April 11 Carnival Carnival, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Galesburg High School. No entrance fee, tickets are 25 cents each or 5 for $1. April 12 Bowl for Kids Sake Big Brothers Big Sisters of Knox County Bowl for Kids Sake, noon-4 p.m., Northgate Lanes. Minimum $40 donation per person, four to six bowlers per team required; provides two games, shoes, food, drinks and a chance to win door prizes. 344-2252 or create donation site at www.firstgiving.com/hoibbs. Pancakes Alpha Lodge 155 All You Can Eat Pancakes and Sausage, 7 a.m.-noon, at David Loring Masonic Temple, 3415 Lincoln Park Drive. Adults: $5 donation; children 12 and under: $2.50. Proceeds to Rescue Mission. Concert Galesburg Community Chorus will host a performance by the Bradley University Chorale from Bradley University, 7:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, Galesburg. For more information, call 342-8143. April 14 Taco supper Spring Indian Taco Supper, Heritage United Presbyterian Church, 302 E. Broadway, Monmouth. Curb service: 4:30-7 p.m.; Dine-in: 5-7 p.m. Large taco, several toppings, ice cream, $6. April 15 Book club Tuesday Night Book Club, 7 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Theme for April is "Poetry" for national Poetry Month - choose a book related to the theme and discuss with the group. (309) 734-3166. April 17 Scrapbooking Digital Scrapbooking presented by Warren County Early Learning Project, 2 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square. Learn how to scrapbook your memories using the computer. (309) 734-3166. April 18 Artist reception Opening Reception for Merging into the Future 9 exhibit by GHS students, 5-7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415. April 19 Children's music program Performance by winners of 15th annual Knox-Galesburg Symphony Young Pianists Competition, 10 a.m., Orpheum Theatre. Free. Information, 341-7268. Concert Knox-Galesburg Symphony, with guest artist Marcantonio Barone, piano, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $8 to $12, half-price students, available at Orpheum box office, 342-2299. Trivia Night Trivia Night sponsored by Catholic Charities, 6:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall. Teams of six to eight encouraged to register in advance, $10 per player. Silent auction items available. 342-1136. Dog show Prairieland Animal Welfare Center's Eastminster Dog Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., PAWC Shelter, 1855 Windish Drive. April 22 Lecture John Ashcroft, former attorney general of the United States, speaks at 7 p.m. in Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. April 24 Scrapbooking Digital Scrapbooking presented by Warren County Early Learning Project, 2 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square. Learn how to scrapbook your memories using the computer. (309) 734-3166. April 25-27 Theater Performing Arts Academy of Galesburg presents "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," Orpheum Theatre. April 25-26: 7 p.m.; April 27: 3 p.m. Main floor and balcony: $12 adults, $9 students (up to high school); Mezzanine: $15 all ages. 342-2299. April 26 Swedish dinner Swedish Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, Altona. $10 adults, $5 children 10 and under. Carry outs available. For ticket information, call (309) 484-5182, (309) 484-4831 or (309) 484-8321. Benefit Larry Lynch Benefit and Car Cruise sponsored by Spoon River Regional Ford V8 Club, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Knox County Fairgrounds. Hog roast, cruise, music, auctions, games, raffle. Donations may also be made to the Larry Lynch Benefit Fund, c/o Tompkins State Bank in Knoxville. April 26-27 Concert Nova Singers present "Faure Requiem." April 26, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg. April 27, 4 p.m., First Congregational Church, Moline. $15 adults, $10 seniors, free for students. Information, 341-7038. April 27 Spaghetti supper Alexis Museum Spaghetti Supper, 4-6:30 p.m., Alexis Museum, 200 S. Scott, Alexis. Serving spaghetti, breadsticks, dessert and beverage. Free will donation. Handicapped accessible. Proceeds to be used for the second phase of the lift chair project. April 28 Mother-Child book club Mother-Child Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square. Theme for April is "Poetry" for National Poetry Month. (309) 734-3166. April 29 Web class Web Savvy Class: Health Information, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square. Learn how to evaluate web sites to find current, reliable health information on the internet; participants must have basic computer knowledge. Class size limited, $1 required to reserve seat. (309) 734-3166. May 2 Concert Knox College Choir, directed by Laura Lane, 7:30 p.m., Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. Information, 341-7337. May 3 Nature hike Spring Wildflowers Identification Hike, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, 1950 Angling Road, Highway 4, Alexis. Wear sturdy shoes, jeans, dress for the weather. $1. Pre-register by May 2 at 342-5493 or blackthornhill@insightbb.com. May 4 Jazz concert 2008 Red Carpet Series: Jazz and Soul Chanteuse Simone, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $25 for Prime; $30 for Mezzanine; $20 for B Seating and C Seating. 342-2299. May 7-10 Theatre "Hamlet," by William Shakespeare, directed by Elizabeth Carlin-Metz, 7:30 p.m., Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. $10 adults, $5 senior citizens, students free. Information, 341-7329. May 9 Art show opening Reception and award ceremony for annual Al Young Art Exhibition. Show features works by Knox College students in painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, mixed media. 4 p.m., Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts. On display through May 17. Free. Information, 341-7337. May 10 Concert "Celebrate Mom at the Pops" with Semenya McCord, vocalist, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $8-$15 adults; students and children half- price. 342-2299. Bird watch Bird Watch with host Vince Hummel, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, 1590 Angling Road, Highway 4, Alexis. Bring binoculars, dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and jeans. $1. Pre-register by May 9 at 342-5493 or blackthornhill@insightbb.com. May 15 Concert 2008 Red Carpet Series: Tommy Dorsey Big Band, Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $29 for Prime; $33.50 for Mezzanine; $26 for B Seating; and $21 for C Seating. 342-2299. May 17 Jazz concert Knox College Jazz Ensemble, directed by Nikki Whittaker, 7:30 p.m., Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. Information: 341-7337. May 23 Artist reception Artist reception for Eden Stern and Todd Van Duren exhibit, 5-7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415. - 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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