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Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Today (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. Thursday (July 3) Independence Day celebration Raritan Volunteer Firemen's Independence Day Celebration, on the Moore Brothers Farm, 3 1/2 miles south of Raritan. Sandwiches available from Tri-County Cattlemen. Fireworks at dusk. Rain date: July 4. Bingo Bingo, 6 p.m., Moose Lodge 880, 161 N. Cherry St. The kitchen will be open. Friday (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. Fireworks at dusk. 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. Big Bang Boom Big Bang Boom - Fourth of July, Lake Storey. Beach and waterslide open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Waterslide rates: $2 for 3 rides, $5 for 10 rides and $10 for all day rides. Boat rental of paddleboat, canoe or Jon boat, $8 per hour. All day fun pak: $20 per person or $45 for a family of four (family must reside in the same household). 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. Friday-Sunday (July 4-6) Sidewalk sales Sandburg Mall's Summer Sidewalk Sales. 344-1331. Saturday (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. Fireworks on the lawn First Assembly of God Church, Abingdon, will host Fireworks on the Lawn, beginning at 4 p.m. Free hot dogs, chips, dessert and drinks; games for family including a Bouncy House, horseshoes, watermelon eating contest; and music. Watch city fireworks from its front lawn. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Music and dancing Music and Dancing with Classic Country, 8-11 p.m., Moose Lodge 880, 161 N. Cherry St. All members and all friends are welcome. Sunday (July 6) 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. 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. Children's event Clown and Face Painting, 2 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. (309) 734-3166. 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. Dog wash Dog Wash, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Knox County Humane Society PAWC, 1855 Windish Drive. All proceeds to benefit the shelter animals. 342-1275. 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. Ice cream social Ice Cream Social, 4-7 p.m., Knoxville United Methodist Church, 303 S. Broad St., Knoxville. Serving Sloppy Joes, hot dogs, pie, cake, ice cream. 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. Book club Book Club, 7 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. Read one of our suggestions or any book related to the month's theme. July's theme is "Living in America." (309) 734-3166. 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. PDA workshop PDA workshop, 7 p.m., Verizon Wireless, 503 Knox Square Drive, Suite 116. Free workshop designed to better acquaint PDA users with their mobile devices. Register online at www.PDAWORKSHOP.wds.vzw.com. July 17 Children's event Famed storyteller Bobby Norfolk will share tales for the children, 2 p.m., Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth. (309) 734-3166. 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. Mexican Fiesta St. Patrick's Church Mexican Fiesta, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., at 858 S. Academy St. Serving tostadas, tacos, posole, taco salad and St. Pat's spicy pork dinner; also pork chop sandwiches and hot dogs. Entertainment, pinatas, bake sale, kid's games, and auction starts at 5 p.m. Raffle with grand prize of a $700 gas card. Carry out orders may call 343-5042. For more information, call 343-9874 or 341-5730. Gospel concert Summer Concert of Gospel Music sponsored by the Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women's Shelter, 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Kellogg and Ferris streets. Featuring: Joyful Noyz, and mother/daughter duo Delores Seckman and Tanya Pike. Free admission. 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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