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Thursday, May 8, 2008 Thursday (May 8) Book club Galesburg Public Library's Thursday Book Club, 6:30 p.m., Kaldi's Coffeehouse. Discussion of "The Golden Bowl" by Henry James. Newcomers welcome. Spring concert Knoxville Junior High Spring Concert, 7 p.m., at Jensen Gym. Performing include KJHS orchestra grades 5-8, sixth grade band, jazz band, choir, 7/8th grade concert band. Free. Open to the public. Today-Saturday (May 8-10) Theater "Hamlet," by William Shakespeare, directed by Elizabeth Carlin-Metz, Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Today-Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 2 p.m. $10 adults, $5 senior citizens, students free. Information, 341-7329. Friday (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. Relay for Life fundraiser Beverly Karlene Miller team fish fry, 5-8 p.m., Galesburg Elk's Lodge. Only 150 tickets will be sold. Catfish filets, baked potato, cole slaw, baked beans, dinner roll, choice of coffee, tea or water, $7.50. Homemade desserts, $1. Cash bar. 50/50 and other raffles. DJ Radio Mike performing. Music Ryberg's Countrytime Opry with guest performers Les Roberts, Jim Lindbury, Yon Wellerdieck and Tammy Rankin, 7 p.m., OAKS Senior Center, 176 N. Farnham St. Free-will offering. Concessions provided by The OAKS. Carnival Cooke School's Carnival, 5-7 p.m. Game tickets 25 cents each (some games will require more than 1 ticket). Meal tickets $3, includes hot dog or barbeque sandwich, chips, and pop or bottled water. Ice cream social tickets $1, includes cake and ice cream. Also 50/50 raffle. Big Band Dip 2008 Big Band Dip with swing jazz performed by GHS Silver and Gold jazz bands and Churchill Junior High 8th grade jazz band, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Galesburg High School front hall. Tickets, $3. Silent auction, 50/50 drawing, refreshments. Enter from band hallway on west side of building. Information, Shaela Duckwiler at 343-7945. Friday-Saturday (May 9-10) Rummage sale Galesburg Civic Art Center's annual Rummage Sale, Cherry and Selden streets. Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.-noon. Plant sale 11th annual Plant Sale, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Knox County Nursing Home, 800 N. Market St., Knoxville, in the gazebo on the front lawn. Perennials and pond plants. Proceeds go toward the Century Garden at the nursing home and residents gardening programs. Catfish dinner Boy Scouts of America Troop 4242 of Abingdon's Catfish Dinner fundraiser, 4-8 p.m., at the Abingdon Christian Church. $6 per plate, includes catfish (or hot dog), potato wedges, cole slaw and drink. Dessert for donation. Saturday (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 Vince Hummel, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, 1590 Angling Road, Highway 4, Alexis. Bring binoculars, dress for weather, wear sturdy shoes and jeans. $1. Pre-register by May 9 at 342-5493 or blackthornhill@insightbb.com. Thrifty on 150 Thrifty on 150 yard sales in North Henderson, Rio, Alpha, New Windsor, Country Corners (north of Alpha) and Ophiem. Yard sales, food, antiques, entertainment, and outdoor activities for children, including a petting zoo at Country Corners. Information, (309) 629-9201 or http://thrifty150.googlepages.com/thrifty150. Car show Alpha Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., U.S. 150 and Main Street, Alpha. $5 registration fee; "Top 10" Peoples Choice. Information, Rod Taylor, (309) 629-4671. Choir concert Buchanan Community Chorus, with Carl Sandburg College Children's Choir, 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Galesburg. $5 adults; $2 students 17 and under. Lifeguard training pre-course Lifeguard training class pre-course skills test, 8-11 a.m., Hawthorne Municipal Pool. Class determines eligibility for next lifeguard training class; eligible participants take afternoon class same day. Pre-registration required for class materials. Information, 345-3683. Concert Southern Gospel Music Group Concert Series: The Gates Family from Bloomington, 6:30 p.m., First Church of God, 1080 Harrison St. Doors open 5 p.m. Food: tenderloin, chips, drink, dessert, $3. Free-will offering for concert. 343-2179. Nurses week convocation Nurses Week Convocation, 1 p.m., Knox County Courthouse lawn at Mother Bickerdyke Memorial Statue, 200 S. Cherry St. Nurses or anyone who want to honor a nurse welcome to attend. Information, (309) 536-0600. Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Relay for Life fundraiser Relay for Life Team Forever's yard and bake sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 105 S. Broad St., Knoxville. Items include household items, children and adult clothing, baskets, candles, linens, furniture, lamps, jewelry. Information, Milt Johnson at 289-8039. Sunday (May 11) Choir concert Buchanan Community Chorus, with special guest the Monmouth-Roseville Junior High School Jazz Band, 2 p.m., Dahl Chapel and Auditorium, Monmouth College. $5 adults; $2 students 17 and under. Breakfast and bake sale Mother's Day Breakfast and Bake Sale, 7-11 a.m., J.W. Clendenin Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars 2301, 830 North G St., Monmouth. $7 adults; $3.50 children under 6. Swim Mother's Day Swim, 1-4 p.m., Hawthorne Municipal Pool. Mothers swim free when accompanied by their child or grandchild. Monday (May 12) Concert Monmouth-Roseville District 238 fifth- and sixth-grade band, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Intermediate School, Monmouth. Tuesday (May 13) Book club Galesburg Public Library's Tuesday Book Club, 1 p.m., upstairs at the Galesburg Public Library. Discussion of "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer followed by a viewing of the movie "Everest." Newcomers welcome. Health fair Warren County Health Department's free cholesterol screening health fair in recognition of National Women's Health Week, 7-10 a.m., 400 N. Main St., Monmouth. All Warren County women are invited to participate; must fast after 8 p.m. the night before the test. Relay for Life fundraiser Relay for Life fundraiser in conjunction with National Nursing Home Week, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Knox County Nursing Home, 800 N. Market St., Knoxville. Rib-eye steak sandwiches with potato salad, baked beans, dessert and drink for $7. Dine in or carry out. 289-2338. May 15 Concert 2008 Red Carpet Series: Tommy Dorsey Big Band, Orpheum Theatre. Tickets: $29, Prime; $33.50, Mezzanine; $26, B Seating; $21, C Seating. 342-2299. School concert Monmouth-Roseville Junior High School band and chorus spring concert, 7 p.m., M-RJHS, Roseville. Quilt presentation Quilt presentation by Dr. Clarice Boswell, "Pre-Civil War Quilts: Their Hidden Codes to the Freedom of Slaves Through the Underground Railroad," sponsored by Piecemakers Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1501 Webster St. May 16 Streaks fundraiser Streaks Fundraiser, Knights of Columbus Hall, Galesburg. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Featured speakers 7:30 p.m., Dale Kelley, former GHS basketball star, and Mike Reynolds, new GHS coach. Taco dinner, 6 p.m., with drinks available; silent auction includes Cub-Cardinal tickets; 50/50 raffle. Admission $10 each; $9 each for family of four or more. Proceeds go toward developmental program for GHS boys basketball. Artist reception Artist reception: Exhibit "Uncovered, Discovered and Manufactured," by Rob and Lori Reed, 5-7 p.m., Buchanan Center for the Arts, Monmouth. Exhibit runs May 17-June 14. May 16-17 Sale Rescue Mission Auxiliary's annual Winter Gymnasium Sale, Mission gymnasium and parking lot at 435 E. Third St. (across from Hi-Lo Grocery). May 16: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; May 17: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 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. Lincoln birthday event Henderson County Reads, celebrating 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, presents Movie Night, 7 p.m., Raritan Opera House. Free movie "Young Abe Lincoln" and entertainment will be featured. Meal before and dessert afterward offered by Raritan Baptist Church. Plant and bake sale Alpha Community Team's annual Plant and Bake Sale, 9-11 a.m., Gazebo Park, Alpha. Artists reception Closing reception for Exhibit: miniature art works by Galesburg High School students, 5-7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. These unique works are all 2" x 2" and have been collected by GHS art teacher Tom Lytle. 342-7415 or www.galesburgarts.org. Benefit for Rosa Fero Benefit for Rosa Fero, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, 6:30 p.m. until closing, RPM's Bar and Grill on Grand Avenue. Live band, cash drawing, raffle and food. Book sale Friends of the Library's Spring Book Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. After sale on Monday, bag of books for $1.50 and vintage books greatly reduced. Pets Guardian Angels Adopt-A-Pet, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court at Sandburg Mall. Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Doggie Walk Doggie Walk in celebration of National Nursing Home Week, 10 a.m., Knox County Nursing Home, 800 N. Market St., Knoxville. $2 entrance fee, custom kerchiefs will be awarded for various categories. Homemade doggie treats, raffle. Proceeds divided between Guardian Angels and Prairieland Animal Welfare Center. May 18 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. May 20 Book club Warren County Public Library's Book Club, 7 p.m., 62 Public Square, Monmouth. "Mysteries" is the theme for May. (309) 734-3166. May 22 Plant sale KCCDD's annual Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 2015 Windish Drive. Plants from local gardeners and area nurseries as well as a variety of cedar products. Proceeds will be used for the 2009 KCCDD Auction. 344-1700. 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. Fundraiser Trivia Night fundraiser for Illinois Youth Horse Contest Team, 7 p.m., Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Road. Team Trivia Contest, silent auction, food, drawings, door prizes. For more information, call (309) 667-2112 or (309) 236-7131. May 24 Relay for Life fundraiser The Beverly Karlene Miller team's yard/bake sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 1189 N. Cedar St. Information, Susan McNaught, 343-2554 or tsk@grics.net. Mason Family benefit Benefit for the Mason Family who lost their home and contents in a fire, 2 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 830 North G St., Monmouth. $5 plate per adult, $2.50 plate for children 10 and under, drinks extra. Games (for kids and adults), auction, raffles, petting zoo, cake walk, door prizes. For more information, contact Carrie Mason at 343-2801 or Tonia Maloy at 368-5994. Auction Oaks Community Church Building Fund Auction, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1/4 mile west of Oak Run on Maxey Chapel Church Road. Rain or shine. Donation and consignment, call (309) 879-2639 or (309) 879-2842. Hula Hoop contest Hula Hoop Contest, 10 a.m., Warren County Public Library, Children's Room, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. (309) 734-3166. Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. May 27 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. May 30 Dance production All That Dance production: "Black, White and Dance All Over," Galesburg High School Auditorium. Doors open: 5:30 p.m., show starts: 6 p.m. Tickets in advance: $7 adults, $5 children 2-18, under 2 free. Tickets at door: $8 adults, $6 children 2-18, under 2 free. For more information, call or e-mail Lindsay Jameson at 345-0145 or lindsay@allthatdance.us. May 30-June 1 Concert Choral Dynamics presents "All Aboard Galesburg," Orpheum Theatre. May 30-31: 7:30 p.m.; June 1: 3:30 p.m. $15 adults, $8 students. 342-2299. May 31 Mother-Child book club Mother-Child Book Club, 2 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Intended for 10-14 year olds, share your favorite mystery book. (309) 734-3166. Taste of Abingdon Taste of Abingdon, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Rotary Park on Main St., Abingdon. Area eateries will feature food samples; Rotary anniversary steak fry will begin at 4 p.m. Music all day, lawn tractor races, Bocce ball, "Big Foot" horseshoes, pedal driven tractor races, art displays. Rain date: June 1. Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. June 4 Relay for Life fundraiser Touched By An Angel team's Silent Auction and Guest Bartender Event, 6-9 p.m., Budde's Pizza and Good Spirits, 425 E. Main St. For information, contact Lucy Kennedy at 343-1238. June 7 Concert on Lawn Concert on the Lawn, featuring the Knox-Galesburg Symphony, with guest soloist from the Midwest Young Artist program, 5 p.m., Old Main, Knox College (Fleming Fieldhouse in case of rain). Free. Information, 341-7268. Dance concert Dancer's Studio 9th annual Dance Concert presents "The Swan Princesses," 6:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $12 adults, $8 children, children 3 and under are free. 342-2299. Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. June 14 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. June 15 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. June 21 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. June 24 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. June 28 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. July 5 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. July 12 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. July 19 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. July 20 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. July 22 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. July 26 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Aug. 2 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Aug. 8 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Friday Night Cruise, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Steak fry by Legion. Aug. 9 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Aug. 16 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Aug. 17 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. Aug. 23 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Aug. 26 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Aug. 30 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Sept. 6 Art in the Park Art in the Park fine arts fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Standish Park Arboretum. Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Sept. 13 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Sept. 14 Cardboard Boat Regatta Cardboard Boat Regatta, noon, Lake Storey. Rubber Duck Race Galesburg Public Schools Foundation's annual Rubber Duck Race, 3 p.m., Lake Storey. Rain or shine. Information 342-9229 or www.gburgpsf.org. Sept. 20 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Sept. 21 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club's Horse Show, 10:30 a.m., across from Carl Sandburg College. $3 per class. Food stand on grounds. Sept. 23 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Sept. 27 Farmers Market Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. - 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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