 BILL GAITHER/The Register-MailA large American flag hangs from a fire engine ladder Sunday night following the visitation service of Capt. Joshua E. Steele at the former Alexis High School. The photographer was climbing to the top to get an overhead view of the procession below. Calendar of Events Monday, June 25, 2007 Tuesday (June 26)Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5-8 p.m., American Legion, Route 41, Abingdon. Free. Wednesday (June 27) Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Bitterman; Vendor: Billiards On Main. Band concert Summer Band Concert with the Knoxville Community Band, 7 p.m., Knoxville Gazebo. Wine event Gather Your Girlfriends, 6-8 p.m., Vintages Tasting Room and Wine Garden, 57 S. Seminary St. The Christensons from Bishop Hill prepare a special treat of edible artwork. $12 per person. Reservations required, 335-2744. Thursday (June 28) Watercolor classes Watercolor beginning/intermediate classes for six weeks on Thursdays starting June 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lake Bracken Clubhouse. Class size limited. Jane Inness Youngquist, 368-3215 or jyoungq@gmail.com. Friday (June 29) Dance recital Dancers' Studio 8th Annual Recital, 6:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Horse show 4th annual 2007 Bushnell Horse Show, 5-10 p.m. Adults, $12; children 12 and under, $7. Advance tickets: adults, $10 and children 12 and under, $5; available at Bushnell City Hall; No Place Like Home, Macomb; and Riden Farm Supply, Good Hope. Performance Relay for Life Angels in Action team's "From Avon to Las Vegas to Broadway and Home Again" featuring Philip McKinley, 7 p.m., Avcom Park, Avon. Sandwiches and dessert at 6 p.m., auction following performance. Elaine Kramer, (309) 465-3611. Theater Prairie Players Civic Theatre Summer Camp student performance: "The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf," by Joseph Robinette, 7 p.m., Carl Sandburg College Theater. Adults, $5; students (12 and under), $3; general admission. Tickets sold at door. June 30 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Music No Reason, 6:30 p.m., Vintages Tasting Room and Wine Garden, 57 S. Seminary St. No cover; no reservations required. 335-2744. Dance 6th annual Elk's Hog Roast and Dance, 2 p.m.-midnight, 1640 N. Henderson St. (southwest corner). $5 in advance, $6 at door. All proceeds benefit Elks Crippled Children. June 30-July 1 Horse show Horse show, Dan Griffith's Circle G Arena, 1327 Old Wagon Road, Knoxville. June 30: 3 p.m. July 1: 9 a.m. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs. 335-6073 or 337-2237. July 1 Gospel Morss Family Gospel Hour, 6:30-8 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 876 E. Knox St. Ice cream social before concert with sandwich, drink and dessert for $6, 5-6:30 p.m. Free will offering for concert. Museum Alexis Museum open from 1-4 p.m., large variety of exhibits and memorabilia from Alexis area. Free admission, Alexis-related gift items available for sale. Museum is air-conditioned. July 3-4 Galva Freedom Fest Galva Freedom Fest. July 3: 5-7 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church pork chop sandwiches, Wiley Park; 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Beer Garden with entertainment by Eternity Road, Front St. next to City Hall. July 4: Antique tractor show, softball tournament, parade, kiddie tractor pull, talent show, music by Robby Vee at 7 p.m., fireworks at dusk. (309) 932-2555 or galvafreedomfest.yahoo.com. July 4 Band concert Summer Band Concert with the Knoxville Community Band, 7 p.m., Knoxville Park. Fireworks at dusk. Fish fry Fish Fry, 11 a.m. until fish is gone, Oquawka Eagle's Club, corner of 7th and Edwards, Oquawka. Parade 10 a.m.; water fights 11:30 a.m. (309) 867-2055. July 5 Teetertots Discovery Depot's Teetertots, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 128 S. Chambers St. Toddlers and their families explore art, science, math and language through crafts and activities. Free. 344-8876. 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 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 341-5233. July 7 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. July 8 Golf outing Tompkins State Bank Relay for Life Golf Outing, Swan Creek Golf Club. Shotgun start at 8 a.m., 4 person teams, superball, 18 holes, $5 per person includes cart, green fees and food. Call (309) 465-3127 to sign up. All proceeds to Knox County Relay for Life. July 11 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Surprizingly Hip; Vendor: Papa Johns. July 12 Stories Discovery Depot's Stories Alive: "To Market, To Market." Program designed for 3-8 year olds with adult companions, 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., 128 S. Chamber St. 344-8876. Studio open house Studio Open House and Patio Potluck for Studios Midwest Artists, 6 p.m., Center for Fine Arts Studio, Knox College. July 13 Monmouth Fest Annual Monmouth Fest and Health Jamboree, 5-9:30 p.m., downtown Monmouth. Food booths, health booths, inflatables, PAYUP band starts at 7 p.m. (309) 734-3181. July 14 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Antique flea market Apple Ann's and Alpha Friends 13th annual Antique Flea Market, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., AlWood Elementary School grounds, 101 East A St., U.S. Highway Route 150, Alpha. General admission: $2, Early Bird Admission 7 a.m.: $5. Outdoor show, rain or shine. Free parking, food stand. (309) 629-8708. July 18 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Jera; Vendor: Pizza House. July 19 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 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 341-5233. July 21 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. July 24 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, American Legion, Route 41, Abingdon. Free. Lecture Clare Smith Memorial Lecture celebrating 20 years of Studios Midwest, 7 p.m., Round Room, Ford Center for Fine Arts, Knox College. July 25 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Eddie Winter; Vendor: . July 28 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Aug. 1 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: No Reason; Vendor: Cherry Street. Aug. 2 Teetertots Discovery Depot's Teetertots, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 128 S. Chambers St. Toddlers and their families explore art, science, math and language through crafts and activities. Free. 344-8876. Aug. 4 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Aug. 4-5 Horse show Horse show, Dan Griffith's Circle G Arena, 1327 Old Wagon Road, Knoxville. Aug. 4: 3 p.m. Aug. 5: 9 a.m. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs. 335-6073 or 337-2237. Aug. 8 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: 144th Division Band; Vendor: Hy-Vee. Aug. 9 Stories Discovery Depot's Stories Alive: "Bear Wants More." Program designed for 3-8 year olds with adult companions, 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., 128 S. Chamber St. 344-8876. Aug. 10 Car cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Friday Night Cruise, 5-10 p.m., Abingdon American Legion, Route 41. Legion has steak fry. Aug. 11 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Car show Galva's 1st annual Freedom Fest Car Show. Registration: 8 a.m.; awards: 3:30 p.m. Located in Wiley Park. (309) 932-2555 or galvafreedomfest@yahoo.com. Aug. 15 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Almost Live; Vendor: Q's Cafe. Aug. 18 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Aug. 22 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Aaron Stevens; Vendor: . Aug. 25 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Aug. 28 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5-8 p.m., American Legion, Route 41, Abingdon. Free. Aug. 29 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Country; Vendor: Papa Johns. Sept. 1 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Sept. 1-2 Horse show Horse show, Dan Griffith's Circle G Arena, 1327 Old Wagon Road, Knoxville. Sept. 1: 3 p.m. Sept. 2: 9 a.m. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs. 335-6073 or 337-2237. Sept. 5 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Semenya McCord; Vendor: Packinghouse. Sept. 8 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Sept. 9 Duck Races Galesburg Public Schools Foundation's 12th annual Rubber Duck Race, Lake Storey Park. Cardboard boat regatta with duck races following around 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Free parking. 342-9229, gpsf@grics.net or www.gburgpsf.org. Sept. 12 Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Knox Jazz Ensemble; Vendor: Billiards On Main. Sept. 15 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Sept. 20-22 Film festival Galesburg Civic Art Center's annual Black Earth Film Festival. Films shown at Orpheum Theatre. 342-7415. Sept. 22 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Sept. 25 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5-8 p.m., American Legion, Route 41, Abingdon. Free. Sept. 29-30 Heritage Trail Days Heritage Trail Days, Oquawka. Flea markets, crafts, collectibles, food vendors. (309) 867-4321. - 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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