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Thursday, May 28, 2009 Today Dinner LULAC Mexican Dinner, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 1045 W. 2nd St., Galesburg. Friday (May 29) Dance All That Dance presents "Here's to the Heroes," 6 p.m., Galesburg High School. Advance tickets: $7 adults, $5 youth 2-18; tickets at door: $8 adults, $6 youth. 345-0145 or www.allthatdance.us. Treasures sale Emmanuel United Methodist Church Spring-Cleaning Treasures sale, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., 746 Hawkinson Ave. (enter off Marston Avenue). Rain or shine. Friday-Sunday (May 29-31) Concert Choral Dynamics presents Magical Musicals, Orpheum Theatre. Friday-Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 3:30 p.m. $15 adults, $11.50 students. 342-2299. Saturday (May 30) Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Taste of Abingdon Taste of Abingdon, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Rotary Park, Main Street, Abingdon. Food samples from area restaurants, pedal tractor pull. Information, Don Smith, (309) 462-3353, docbop@yahoo.com. Pancakes Abingdon Boy Scout Troop 4242 "Pancake Extravaganza," 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Christian Church, 409 S. Main St., Abingdon. Pancakes, sausage, drinks, $5. Information, Kraig McCluskie, 462-2085; Mark Johnson, 462-5712. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Pets Knox County Humane Society PAWC's Adopt-A-Pet, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court, Sandburg Mall. Saturday-Sunday (May 30-31) Ag Heritage Show Ag Heritage Show sponsored by Spoon River Ag Antique Association, Abingdon American Legion Hall. Featuring antique tractors, farm equipment, hit-and-miss engines, garden tractors, field demonstrations, parade, tractor ride, poker run and food. Information, Mike, (309) 462-3517, www.spoonrivertractor.com. Sunday (May 31) Pets Guardian Angels Humane Society Putts 4 Pets, 12:30 p.m., Laurel Greens Golf Course. Registration, 344-6154. Proceeds benefit homeless, needy pets in area. Wednesday (June 3) Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Charlie Hayes. Vendor: Coney Island. Wii Wii Wednesdays for teens, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. (upstairs in Sanderson Room). No sign-up necessary; games available vary (or bring own rated T or lower). Four-person simultaneous play in 10-15 minute increments. 343-6118. June 4 Children activities Activities for children, 3-5:30 p.m. every Thursday in June, aMaquon Public Library. Free activities include games, stories, movies, crafts, snacks; change every week. Information, (309) 875-3573. June 5 First Fridays First Fridays, 5-9 p.m., Seminary Street. Music by Surprisingly Hip. June 5-6 Garage sale Galesburg Rescue Mission Auxiliary's Garage Sale, new addition building, gymnasium, 435 E. Third St. June 5: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; June 6: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 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. Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Concert Wizard Rock concert, 2-4 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St., featuring The Whomping Willows, The Moaning Myrtles and Justin Finch-Fletchley. Bring a chair. 343-6118. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Billiard tournament Billiard Education Foundation Junior National 9-Ball Qualifier Tournament - Boys and Girls Division, Billiard's on Main, 156 E. Main St. Sign-up, noon. Information, Mark, 342-7665. Fundraiser B. Karlene Miller Relay for Life Team's Ice Cream Social and Children's Carnival, 4-7 p.m., 955 Lawrence Ave., Galesburg. Barbecue pork sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, pop, water. Tickets, 299-2303, 371-7932. Pets Knox County Humane Society PAWC's Adopt-A-Pet, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court, Sandburg Mall. Water safety Water Safety program for all ages, 10-11 a.m., Maquon Public Library, 210 S. Main St., Maquon. American Red Cross representative presents "Whale Tales" program. Free; open to public. Information, (309) 875-3573. June 7 Dance Dancers' Studio 10th Dance Concert "A Day at the Circus," 2:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $12 adults, $8 ages 4-12, under 3 free. 342-2299. Benefit Breakfast Benefit for Karen (Marlow) Nelson and Jordan Nelson of Altona, 7 a.m.-noon, United Church of Altona. Donations can be made through United Church of Altona. Silent auction. Information, (309) 484-6261. June 9 Teen event Teen event: customize garden bench with paint (and more), 6:30-7:30 p.m., Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. No sign-up needed. 343-6118. Book club Galesburg Public Library Tuesday Book Club: book discussion of "Heyday" by Kurt Andersen, 1 p.m. at library, 40 E. Simmons St. New members welcome. 343-6118. June 10 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Second Mortgage. Vendor: Papa Johns. Kindermusik Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer Sampler: Away We Go! Favorites, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. For ages 1 1/2-4 accompanied by parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. June 11 Ice cream festival Strawberry Ice Cream Festival, 5-8 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 110 South B St., Monmouth, in fellowship room (handicap accessible). Barbecue sandwiches, cake, ice cream, strawberries, drink. Donation $5 adults, $3 children under 10. Municipal Band Concert, 7 p.m., in church sanctuary. Proceeds benefit Warren County Relay for Life. Concert Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women's Shelter's annual Summer Concert of Gospel Music, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 120. Kellogg St. Featuring youth from United Methodist Church of the Resurrection of Leawood, Kan. (orchestra, hand bell choir, vocalists). Free admission. Book club Galesburg Public Library Thursday Book Club: book discussion of "Sleeping with Strangers" by Eric Jerome Dickey, 6:30 p.m., Kaldi's Coffeehouse, 124 E. Simmons St. New members welcome. 343-6118. Children activities Activities for children, 3-5:30 p.m. every Thursday in June, at the Maquon Public Library. Free activities include games, stories, movies, crafts and snacks; and will change every week. Information: (309) 875-3573. June 12 Concert Tina's Countrytime Opry: Lee Jared and The "New" Midnight Ramblers with guest, Bob Carmeen, 7 p.m., The OAKS, 176 N. Farnham St. Free-will offering. Concessions provided by The OAKS. Fundraiser Registration deadline for Avon Helping Hands Mud Volleyball Tournament, 10 a.m. June 27, Avcom Park, Avon. $80 per team; avonhelpinghands@gmail.com. Proceeds used to fix, buy new play equipment for Avon Village Park. Outdoor concert ELVI-BEETLE Concert, 8 p.m., Sheffield Homecoming Festival in Sheffield (10 miles east of Kewanee). Free concert. Information, www.alhull.biz. June 13 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Watercolor class Introduction to Watercolor Class: Paint the Summer Colors, 9 a.m.-noon, Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve. Bring lawn chair and/or picnic lunch. $5 per participant. Information, pre-register, Ron Hunt, 341-5278, rhunt@sandburg.edu. www.blackthornhill.org. Pets Knox County Humane Society PAWC's Adopt-A-Pet, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court, Sandburg Mall. Family movie Family movie program: "Aladdin", 10-11:30 a.m., Maquon Public Library, 210 S. Main St., Maquon. Snacks will be provided. Free and open to the public. Information: (309) 875-3573. Hog roast Maquon Fire Department's annual Hog Roast, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $7 adults, $4.50 children; includes cole slaw, baked beans, drink. Sandwich, $4; dessert, $2; drink, $1. Raffle tickets for a Sony 32" LCD HDTV, $1 a ticket or 6 for $5. Rally Abingdon Rockin Rally. 5K Run/1 mile walk, registration at 7 a.m. at Martin Street Ball Park, race begins at 8 a.m. Family Fun Day at Martin Street Ball Park: includes 3 on 3 Basketball tournament, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; pedal tractor pull starts at noon; silent auction, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; street dance on Abingdon Main Street, 7 p.m.-midnight, bands: No Direction Home, JAX (Kent and Sue Gordon) and Dry; silent auction between bands. June 16 Movie of the book club Galesburg Public Library Movie of the Book Club: evening viewing of a new movie with literary ties, Showplace 8 Theaters, followed by discussion at Perkins Restaurant. Newcomers welcome. Information, 343-6118. June 17 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Missy Vail. Vendor: Pizza House. June 18 Children activities Activities for children, 3-5:30 p.m. every Thursday in June, at the Maquon Public Library. Free activities include games, stories, movies, crafts and snacks; and will change every week. Information: (309) 875-3573. June 19 Summer concert Summer Concert, 6 p.m., Maquon Village Park. Performances by Chris Postin, The Worship Team from Abingdon's First Assembly of God Church, Touch of Country; magic show by Jon Gallagher. Pork chop sandwiches, hot dogs, 4:30 p.m.; also homemade ice cream, pies, brownies. Free concert sponsored by MUMC Ministry Team. Concert Gospel Music Concert: An Evening with Rachel West Kramer, featuring Jairu Avizu and 4 Heaven's Sake, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $12 adults, $6 age 18 and under. 342-2299. June 20 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Crafts Father's Day craft project, 10-11 a.m., Maquon Public Library, 210 S. Main St., Maquon. Children of all ages invited to participate in creating a simple Father's Day gift, snacks and stories. Information: (309) 875-3573. June 21 Horse show Galesburg Boots and Saddle Club Horse Show, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., South Lake Storey Road. June 23 Archery seminar Youth Archery Basic Skills seminar, 6-8 p.m., Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, 1590 Angling Road, Alexis. $5 per person; pre-registration required, Mike, 337-8664, jamw3@hotmail.com. Map available at www.blackthornhill.org. June 24 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Bitterman. Vendor: Q's Cafe. 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. Kindermusik Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer Sampler: Milk and Cookies Favorites, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. Participation for ages 1 1/2-4 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. June 25 Children activities Activities for children, 3-5:30 p.m. every Thursday in June, at the Maquon Public Library. Free activities include games, stories, movies, crafts and snacks; and will change every week. Information: (309) 875-3573. June 27 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Author discussion Coffee Talk discussion on Nora Roberts' books, 10-11 a.m., Maquon Public Library, 210 S. Main St., Maquon. No specific book is necessary, but participants should come prepared to talk about Roberts' writing and choice of subject matter in general. Coffee and cookies will be served. Free and open to public. Information: (309) 875-3573. July 1 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Almost Live. Vendor: Billiards on Main. July 3 First Fridays First Fridays, 5-9 p.m., Seminary Street. Music by Bitterman. July 4 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. July 8 Kindermusik Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer Sampler: Fiddle-dee-dee Favorites, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. Participation for ages 1 1/2-4 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Surprisingly Hip. Vendor: Chez Willy's. July 11 Pottery show Flea Market and Pottery Show sponsored by Abingdon Pottery Collector's Club, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Abbe Lanes Banquet Rooms, Illinois 41, Abingdon. Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. July 15 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: No Reason. Vendor: The Cellar. July 18 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. July 22 Kindermusik Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer Sampler: Wiggles and Giggles Favorites, 6-6:45 p.m., Room F109. Participation for ages 1 1/2-4 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Eddie Winter. Vendor: Billiards on Main. July 25 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. July 29 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Randi Turner. Vendor: Pizza House. Aug. 1 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Aug. 5 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Rodney Morss. Vendor: Papa Johns. Aug. 7 First Fridays First Fridays, 5-9 p.m., Seminary Street. Music by Ryan McCullough. Aug. 8 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Aug. 12 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Surprisingly Hip. Vendor: Coney Island. Aug. 15 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Aug. 19 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Jera. Vendor: Packinghouse. Aug. 22 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot on south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Aug. 25 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Cow. Vendor: Chez Willy's. Aug. 29 Farmers' Market Galesburg Business Association Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, every Saturday through Oct. 31, located in the parking lot on the south side of Simmons between Kellogg and Seminary. Farmers' Market Local Growers' Network Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 31, in parking lot at Oak Run Food Mart. Sept. 2 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Mike Budde. Vendor: Q's Cafe. Sept. 4 First Fridays First Fridays, 5-9 p.m., Seminary Street. Music by Sway Breezy and Moondog Collective. Sept. 9 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza. Music: Knox Jazz Ensemble. Vendor: Landmark. - 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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