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Thursday, June 26, 2008 Today Puppet making Puppet Making Part 2, 1:30-3 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. (309) 734-3166. Kids in the Kitchen Kids in the Kitchen: "Butterfly Bread," 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Discovery Depot Children's Museum, 128 S. Chambers St. Tickets are $1 for each snack and can be purchased at the front desk. 344-8876. Swim registration Learn to Swim Registration for the July 1-24 Learn to Swim Session. Sign up from 5-7 p.m. at Hawthorne Pool; classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15-6 p.m. or 6-6:45 p.m. 345-3683. Today-Sunday (June 26-29) Railroad Days Galesburg Railroad Days. Events include carnival, exhibits, street fair, railyard tours, hobby train show, flea markets, car show, rib cook-off. See complete list of events at www.GalesburgRailroadDays.org. Friday (June 27) Artist reception Artist reception: Cathy Crawford Exhibition, 5-7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415. Exhibit runs through July 25. Farmers' Market Monmouth Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-noon, North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Relay for Life fundraiser The children of DAYCARE-N-FOR A CURE Relay for Life Team's 3rd annual lemonade stand, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 306 S. Main St., Alexis. All proceeds go to American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Movie Friday Features at 2, free movies for children of all ages, as part of "Catch the Reading Bug" summer reading program at the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Today's movie: "James and the Giant Peach," 2 p.m., Hiler Room next to the Children's Room. 343-6118. Relay for Life fundraiser Relay for Life team Angels in Action fundraiser at Avcom Park, Avon. Sandwiches, desserts, 5 p.m. Performers: Joyful Noyz, 5:30 p.m.; Phillip McKinley, 7 p.m.; other local talent. Auctions. Bring lawn chairs. Horse Show Bushnell Horse Show, 6-10 p.m., Illinois 9, west edge of Bushnell. $12 adults, $7 children age 12 and under; advance tickets: $10 adults, $5 children age 12 and under. Concessions. Tickets at Bushnell City Hall, Riden Farm Supply or No Place Like Home (Macomb). (309) 341-6223. Friday-Sunday (June 27-29) Antique tractor show Maple City Antique Tractor Association Summer Show at Sandburg Mall during mall hours. 344-1331. Saturday (June 28) Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Pottery swap meet Pottery on the Square Swap Meet, 8 a.m., downtown Monmouth. Pottery consignment, appraiser's booth. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Rib cook-off Galesburg Jaycees Railroad Days Rib Cook-Off on East Tompkins St. (just west of Amtrak Depot). Entry fee $100 per 6-person team. Entries accepted until the start of the event. Information, (309) 297-6159, (309) 277-8592, www.galesburgjaycees.org/ribcookoff.htm, ribcookoff@galesburgjaycees.org. Chicken and noodles Chicken and Noodles Dinner, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., O.A.K.S., 176 N. Farnham St. Dinner includes salad, dessert, coffee or tea. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. Farmers' Market Abingdon Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. Campfire Campfire and S'mores with city of Galesburg naturalist Jennifer Bunde, 7-8:30 p.m. at Allison Campground. Pre-registration required. Information, Galesburg Recreation Division, 345-3683. Walking tour Galesburg Woman's Club's annual Walking Tour of Historical Homes, 1-4 p.m. Tour begins and ends at the Woman's Club House, 516 N. Prairie St. Strawberry shortcake and beverages served at the end of the tour. $6 adults, $2.50 children. Tickets available at the Galesburg Woman's Club House. Cruise Night Cruise Night sponsored by the Spoon River Regional V-8 Group of the Early Ford Club of America, 4-8:30 p.m., west parking lot of Sears at Sandburg Mall. No entrance fee. Music, food, prizes, drawings. Event will be cancelled if there is inclement weather. 344-1331. Day of Gospel The Morss Family annual Day of Gospel, 6 p.m., Park Plaza, Galesburg. Featuring Tim "Montana" Morss, Mark and Christine "Morss" Sweeney, Rodney Linn Morss, with special guests Nila Purifoy, The Burns Brothers and Calvary Assembly Drama Team. No admission charge; love offering will be taken. In case of rain, event will be at the Community Center, 150 E. Simmons. 368-5202. Relay for Life fundraiser Relay for Life Team "NAEIRs 3 C's" is having a Huge Parking Lot Sale, 7-11 a.m., at the Church of the Open Bible, 521 W. Losey St., Galesburg. For information, contact Mary Sue Austin at (309) 462-2873. Grand opening Knox County Nursing Home's Grand Opening of its Prairie Garden Trails, 1 p.m. Honored guests: U.S. Rep. Phil Hare and State Rep. Don Moffitt. Entertainment and refreshments. 289-2338. Railroad Days run/walk Blick Art Materials' Railroad Days run/walk, Hawthorne Center. A 1/4 mile kids race starts at 6:30 p.m.; the 1 mile race starts at 6:45 p.m.; and the 5k and 10k run/walk starts at 7:15 p.m. Fee for the kids run is $5; the 1 mile and 5k and 10k are $14. Forms available at Knox County YMCA or online at www.grrc.net. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by June 25 or register online at www.getmeregistered.com. All races start and finish at the Hawthorne Center pool area. For more information, contact Patty Gustafson at 342-1964 or gustafson@grics.net or Ron Wilson at 343-1789. Teen dance Teen Dance sponsored by Knox County Teen Court for area teens age 14-19 during Galesburg Railroad Days, 8:30-11:30 p.m., parking lot at Kellogg and Simmons St. Admission: $5. Saturday-Sunday (June 28-29) Tram Tours Galesburg Historical Society's Tram Tour: "Ghosts of Galesburg" with a north tour and a south tour. Featured ghosts include Chauncey Colton, Mother Bickerdyke and George Washington Gale. Saturday: North tours will at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; South tours will be 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday: North tour will leave at noon; South tour will leave at 1:30 p.m. Each tour is a $2 donation for ages 6 and up. Proceeds benefit the Galesburg Historical Society's museum. Train and toy show Train show and toy show at Carl Sandburg College Campus; Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 2-day admission to both shows: $5 (children 12 and under free); free shuttle bus to and from the Amtrak Depot. Sunday (June 29) Relay for Life fundraiser Relay for Life fundraiser: Baked Potato Bar, 10:30 a.m.-noon, United Church of Oneida (Presbyterian Building), S. Joy St., Oneida. Free-will donations accepted. Carryouts available. Proceeds to American Cancer Society. Cookout fundraiser Knox County TRIAD fundraiser, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Standish Park, Galesburg (at car show). Doughnuts, coffee, water 8-10 a.m.; sandwiches, ice cream 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds to Knox County TRIAD to help with programs and services for the senior citizens of Knox County. Ice cream social Ice Cream Social by Abingdon Masonic Lodge 185, 1-5 p.m., Rotary Park, Abingdon. $2 per person. Boy Scout fundraiser Knoxville Boy Scout Troop 220 cookout, 11 am.-1 p.m., Knoxville United Methodist Church parking lot. Pork chops and super size hot dogs, chips and drink. Drive up service available. All profits go to Scouts to help for summer camp and supplies. Church at Park Plaza Church at Park Plaza, 11 a.m., with Milt Marquith "The Country Preacher" and music by The Morss Family. No admission charge; love offering will be taken. In case of rain, event will be at the Community Center, 150 E. Simmons. 368-5202. Gospel concert Concert by Gospel group, Sunday Edition from Nashville, 6 p.m., Alpha United Methodist Church, 211 North Scandia St., Alpha. Free; love offering will be taken. For more information, call (309) 629-5161. Puppy and Kitten Shower Tour of the Knox County Humane Society PAWC, 1-4 p.m., 1855 Windish Drive. Bring puppy and kitten food, bleach, paper towels or puppy and kitten toys. 342-1275. Wednesday (July 2) Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Aaron Stevens. Food vendor: Billiards on Main. July 4 Breakfast fundraiser Abingdon's 4th of July All-You-Can Eat pancake, sausage and egg, fundraiser breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Abbe Lanes Restaurant, Abingdon. $5 adults, $2.50 for children under 10. Band concert Summer Band Concert: Knoxville Community Band, 7 p.m., James Knox Park, Knoxville. Bring lawn chairs. Fireworks at dusk. Freedom fest Freedom Fest Celebration, Wiley Park in Galva. Talent show, 4 p.m. Big Bang Splash Bash Big Bang Splash Bash, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Lakeside Splashzone. Relays, games and prizes. Regular admission is $5 per person. 345-3683. Old Time Days Cameron Old Time Days, begins at 11 a.m. Antique tractor pull, food, band, fireworks. Dinner Henderson County Historical Society's annual Pork Chop and Chicken BBQ Dinner with all the trimmings including homemade pie at St. Patrick's Community Center, northeast of Raritan. Serving will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free will donation. July 4-6 Sidewalk sales Sandburg Mall's Summer Sidewalk Sales. 344-1331. July 5 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. Abingdon fireworks Abingdon's Fireworks Celebration, dusk, Abingdon High School. Daytime events hosted by the Abingdon Rotary/Blue Ribbon Committee at the Martin Street ball park include: mother/son softball, family softball, Bocce Ball tournament, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Big Foot horseshoes and "The Beast" water balloon launch; all free events. Food and music all day. Advance registration for softball games appreciated, contact Bonnie Froelich at (309) 462-2905 or Don Smith at (309) 462-3353. July 8 Tuesday Book Club Tuesday Book Club: discussion of "The Killer Angels" by Michael Shaara, 1 p.m., upstairs at the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Followed at 2 p.m. by a viewing of the History Channel documentary "Sherman's March." Newcomers welcome. July 9 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Eddie Winter. Food vendor: Packinghouse. Kindermusik Carl Sandburg College Kindermusik Summer sampler: Away We Go! 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, 344-1512. Smart Investing Van Smart Investing Van: display of materials of investing, retirement planning, and financial information, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., outside the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. July 10 Family night swim Family Night Swim and Slide, 6-8 p.m., Lakeside Splashzone. Admission is $15 for entire family (immediate family members). Children cannot be dropped off; families only. 345-3683. Thursday Book Club Thursday Book Club: discussion of "His Majesty's Dragon" by Naomi Novik, 6:30 p.m., at Kaldi's Coffeehouse, 124 E. Simmons St. Newcomers welcome. July 11 Farmers' Market Monmouth Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Monmouthfest Monmouthfest and Health Jamboree, 5 p.m., downtown Monmouth. Food booths, inflatables, community health fair. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Movie Friday Features at 2, free movies for children of all ages, as part of "Catch the Reading Bug" summer reading program at the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Today's movie: "Antz," 2 p.m., Hiler Room next to the Children's Room. 343-6118. July 12 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. Yard sales and pottery show Abingdon's City Wide Yard Sales/Flea Market and Pottery Show, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Yard sales throughout the community; flea market, pottery show at Abbe Lanes Restaurant Banquet Rooms. Rain or shine. Antique flea market Apple Ann's and Alpha Friends annual Antique Flea Market, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at AlWood Elementary School, 101 East A St., U.S. Highway Route 150, Alpha. $2 for general admission 8 a.m.; and $5 for early bird admission 7 a.m. Free parking; food stand. (309) 629-8708. Caribbean swim day Caribbean Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Lakeside Splashzone. Music, limbo contest, and tropics menu items served. 345-3683. YMCA Survivor YMCA Survivor experience guides youth participants through ultimate test of character development, teamwork and personal challenge. For students entering 7th through 12 grade, sessions run from 1 to 5 p.m. at YMCA Teen Center, 2015 Windish Drive, Unit 9. Session 2 (Honesty) on July 12; Session 3 (Responsibility) on Aug. 16; Session 4 (Respect) on Sept. 13. Per session: $18 for Y members; $25 for activity members. Register at the Knox County YMCA, www.knoxymca.org or 344-1324. Beginning Yoga Beginning Yoga with Laura from Inner Wisdom, 10 a.m., upstairs at the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Free. 343-6118. Pets Knox County Humane Society PAWC's Adopt-A-Pet, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Bergner's Court at Sandburg Mall. Adoption and viewing hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday at 1855 Windish Drive. 342-1275. Garden tour CASA and Prairieland Gardeners' Garden Tour 2008, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Locations in Galesburg: 1836 N. Broad St.; 2321 N. Broad St.; 1540 Clark St.; 856 Lilac Lane; 816 Monroe St.; 1317 N. Academy St.; 550 Mayo Drive; and Colton Park, Seminary and Mulberry. Advance tickets $8, available at Cooks and Company, Antiques Mall, Burgland Drug, Landscape Solutions, Timanda Nursery (Knoxville), Innkeepers, Galesburg Flower Company; or $10 available at the gardens the day of the event. Barbecue 48th annual Banty League Bar B-Q, 5-7 p.m., Abingdon Ball Park. $5 donation includes butterfly pork chop, baked beans, chips and tea or lemonade. Tickets may be purchased day of event. July 13 Relay for Life fundraiser Tompkins State Bank Relay for Life team Golf Outing, shotgun start 8 a.m., Swan Creek Golf Club, Avon. 4 person teams, superball, 18 holes. $50 per person (includes cart, green fees and food). Call (309) 465-3127 to sign up. All proceeds benefit Knox County Relay for Life. July 15 Computer class How To Buy a Computer class, taught by Carl Sandburg College instructor Linda Lee, 9 a.m., upstairs at the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. $1 registration fee. Register at the library reference desk. 343-6118. July 16 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Jera Ferospenahi. Food vendor: Papa John's. July 18 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Movie Friday Features at 2, free movies for children of all ages, as part of "Catch the Reading Bug" summer reading program at the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Today's movie: "Charlotte's Web," 2 p.m., Hiler Room next to the Children's Room. 343-6118. July 19 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. 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. Ice cream social Gerlaw Christian Church's annual Ice Cream Social, 4:30-7 p.m. Homemade ice cream, cake, cookies, pies, drinks; local talent show. Donations accepted. Directions to church: north on Highway 67 to 245th Ave., turn east (approx. 2 miles). July 21 Ice cream social Heritage United Presbyterian Church's annual Ice Cream Social, 5-7 p.m., on the church lawn, 203 E. Broadway, Monmouth. $6 includes barbecue pork rib sandwich or hot dog, baked beans, chips, pie or cake, ice cream and drink. July 22 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Computer class How To Buy a Computer class, taught by Carl Sandburg College instructor Linda Lee, 6 p.m., upstairs at the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. $1 registration fee. Register at the library reference desk. 343-6118. July 23 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: No Reason. Food vendor: Chez Willy's. 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 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $5 per child. Must pre-register, 344-1512. July 24 Swim registration Learn to Swim Registration for the July 29-Aug. 21 Learn to Swim Session. Sign up from 5-7 p.m. at Hawthorne Pool; classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15-6 p.m. or 6-6:45 p.m. 345-3683. Swim event Kids Kick and Swim. Kickball from 10-11 a.m. with a full day of admission to Lakeside Splashzone. Parent or guardian must accompany child during swimming. $8 per child. Registration taken at Lakeside Recreation Center. For more information, call the Galesburg Recreation Division at 345-3863. July 25 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Movie Friday Features at 2, free movies for children of all ages, as part of "Catch the Reading Bug" summer reading program at the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St. Today's movie: "The Ant Bully," 2 p.m., Hiler Room next to the Children's Room. 343-6118. Art show and open house Art Show and Open House, 2-5 p.m., Seminary Estates, 550 E. Carl Sandburg Drive. Free admission. Public welcome. July 26 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. Gospel concert Old Time Country Gospel Concert, 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1501 Webster St. Food served from 5-7 p.m. includes Sloppy Joes, potato salad, dessert and drink for $4. Performers include Chris Postin and his Quartet, Jim Inman and the Westerners, Linda Hankins, Sarah Miller, Diane Johnson, Rita Shinn and Ruel Howerton. Free will offering. 342-9012 or 344-2274. Prairie Exploration Prairie Exploration, 10-11:30 a.m., meet at Lake Storey Park. Search for insects, spiders and learn about prairie plants. All ages are welcome. Pre-register at Lakeside Recreation Center. For more information, call the City of Galesburg Recreation Division at 345-3683. Pets Knox County Humane Society PAWC's Adopt-A-Pet, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Bergner's Court at Sandburg Mall. Adoption and viewing hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday at 1855 Windish Drive. 342-1275. July 26-27 Horse show Horse show, Dan Griffith's Circle G Arena, 1327 Old Wagon Road, Knoxville. July 26: 3 p.m.; July 27: 9 a.m. Overnight camping, lunch stand available. 335-6073 or 337-2237. July 28 Youth educator seminar Youth Education Seminar, 10 a.m.-noon, Lake Storey Pavilion. Inviting all teachers, home school parents, community adult leaders and youth leaders to learn how a naturalist can create tailored programs to fit the needs of your classroom or group. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call the City of Galesburg at 345-3683. July 29 Cheermania camp Cheermania Camp for children 7-12 years old, 9-11 a.m., Lakeside Recreation Center. Cheer instruction by some of the Galesburg High School Cheerleaders. 345-3683. July 30 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Mike Budde. Food vendor: Q's Cafe. July 31 Cheermania camp Cheermania Camp for children 7-12 years old, 9-11 a.m., Lakeside Recreation Center. Cheer instruction by some of the Galesburg High School Cheerleaders. 345-3683. Aug. 1 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Aug. 2 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Artist reception Artists reception for both Members and Friends Exhibition and Studios Midwest, 6-9 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415. Members and Friends exhibit runs through Aug. 29. Studios Midwest exhibit runs through Aug. 8 at Knox College. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. Aug. 6 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Charlie Hayes. Food vendor: Pizza House. Aug. 8 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Friday Night Cruise, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Steak fry by Legion. Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Aug. 9 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. Bandfest 2008 Bandfest 2008 at the Rivoli Theatre, 219 S. Main, Monmouth. Featuring Crossfire, 2-2:45 p.m.; Eddy Winter, 3-3:45 p.m.; Pay Up Band, 4-4:45 p.m.; Eternity Road, 5-5:45 p.m.; Paul and Eddie, 6-6:45 p.m.; Warren County YMCA Dancers, 7-7:30 p.m.; Jam Band for Parkinson's, 7:45-9 p.m. Food by Eddie B's BBQ. Donations at the door. All proceeds to Parkinson's Research in Western Illinois. Aug. 13 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: TBA. Food Vendor: TBA. Aug. 15 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Aug. 16 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. YMCA Survivor YMCA Survivor experience guides youth participants through ultimate test of character development, teamwork and personal challenge. For students entering 7th through 12 grade, sessions run from 1 to 5 p.m. at YMCA Teen Center, 2015 Windish Drive, Unit 9. Session 3 (Responsibility) on Aug. 16; Session 4 (Respect) on Sept. 13. Per session: $18 for Y members; $25 for activity members. Register at the Knox County YMCA, www.knoxymca.org or 344-1324. 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. Aug. 20 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: TBA. Food Vendor: TBA. Aug. 22 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Aug. 23 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. Aug. 26 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Aug. 27 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: TBA. Food Vendor: TBA. Aug. 29 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Aug. 30 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Farmer's Market Abingdon Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday, Main Street by Clock Tower in Abingdon. (309) 462-2629 or (309) 462-3727. Sept. 3 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: TBA. Food Vendor: The Cellar. Sept. 5 Artist reception Artist reception: Exhibit by Michelle Sales and Jennifer Casey, 5-7 p.m., Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St. 342-7415. Exhibit runs through Oct. 3. Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. 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. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. Sept. 10 Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Entertainment: Knox Jazz Ensemble. Food Vendor: Landmark Cafe. Sept. 12 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Sept. 13 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. YMCA Survivor YMCA Survivor experience guides youth participants through ultimate test of character development, teamwork and personal challenge. For students entering 7th through 12 grade, sessions run from 1 to 5 p.m. at YMCA Teen Center, 2015 Windish Drive, Unit 9. Four sessions: Session 1 (Caring) on June 21; Session 2 (Honesty) on July 12; Session 3 (Responsibility) on Aug. 16; Session 4 (Respect) on Sept. 13. Per session: $18 for Y members; $25 for activity members. Register at the Knox County YMCA, www.knoxymca.org or 344-1324. 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. 19 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Sept. 20 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. 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. Sept. 23 Cruise Night Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5 p.m., Abingdon American Legion Hall on Illinois 41. Sept. 26 Farmer's Market Monmouth Farmer's Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of North Main and West Boston. Market will run every Friday through October. Information, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, (309) 734-3181. Sept. 27 Farmers' Market Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on Simmons Street, just west of Seminary Street. Farmstand Local Growers' Network Farmstand, mornings, parking lot at Wooden Eagle Barn, 1291 U.S. 150, Knoxville. - 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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