 Submitted by SHERI OWENREADER PICS: Sheri Owen took the photo of a sleeping bear at Wildlife Prairie State Park near Kickapoo. Calendar of Events Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Today Play in the Park Play in the Park for 2- to 4-year olds and their parent or guardian. Pre-registration is required. Galesburg Recreation Division, 345-3683. Wednesday (July 18) Cafe Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Jera; Vendor: Pizza House. Senior Fair Senior Fair, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandburg Mall. Booths featuring information about senior related topics and services. 344-3161. Thursday (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. Ice cream Berwick Baptist Women's Fellowship annual Ice Cream Social, 5-7 p.m. Barbecue sandwiches, ice cream, cake, pie and drink. Tickets available at door. Wine event Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits monthly Wine Club Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Carl Sandburg College in Crist Student Center. Topic: "Wine and Your Health." Registration fee: $12. Pre-register, 341-5233. Friday-Sunday (July 19-22) Sesquicentennial City of Abingdon's Sesquicentennial. Thursday: Little Miss and Junior Miss beauty pageant. Friday: pork chop dinner. Saturday: grand parade, gospel sing, children activities, antique cars and tractors, food vendors, craft demonstrations, evening fireworks at dusk with viewing at Abingdon High School and street dance immediately following. Sunday: church service followed by food and ice cream in Rotary Park. Friday (July 20) Fish fry Cameron Christian Daycare Center's 20th anniversary celebration Fish Fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Fried catfish or pork dinner, $8; hot dog dinner, $4. Kids 4 and under, free. Advance tickets, (309) 563-9898 or tickets at door. Drive through available. Friday-Saturday (July 20-21) Relay for Life Knox County Relay for Life, Knox College. July 20: Registration begins at 5 p.m., survivor's walk at 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday (July 20-22) Sidewalk sales Summer Sidewalk Sales, Sandburg Mall. 344-1331. Saturday (July 21) Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Gospel Music Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women's Shelter's annual Summer Concert of Gospel Music, 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Galesburg. Featuring Touch of Country and Single Heart. Free admission. Pets Guardian Angels Adopt-a-Pet, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergner's Court at Sandburg Mall. Mexican Fiesta St. Patrick Church's Mexican Fiesta, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 858 S. Academy St. Serving tostadas, tacos, posole, taco salad and a spicy pork dinner, along with pork chop sandwiches and hot dogs. Auction at 5 p.m., dancers, pinata, bake sale, kid's games, flea market, drawing for $500 gasoline gift card. Carryouts available, 343-5042. Harry Potter Harry Potter Event: magic, crafts, face painting, prizes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sandburg Mall Center Court. 344-1331. Dance Galesburg Archery Club's fundraiser dance with music by Chuck O'Brien and Elvis, The Kensington Ballroom. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dance begins at 8 p.m. Auctions, raffles and door prizes. Tickets: $7, available at Al's Sporting Goods, Farm King, Griswold Archery or call 335-0759. Corn Boil Knoxville Christian Church's Corn Boil, 4-7 p.m., 201 S. Broad St., Knoxville. Pulled pork barbecue, corn on the cob, dessert, drink. Adults, $6; children younger than 10, $4. July 21-24 4-H Show Knox County 4-H Show, Knox County Fairgrounds, Knoxville. Free admission. July 21 - 11 a.m.: lawnmower driving contest; noon: tractor driving contest; 1:30 p.m.: dog obedience and showmanship; 2 p.m.: general projects on display; 5 p.m.: rocket launch; 7 p.m.: 4-H Federation annual meeting and fashion revue. July 22 - 9 a.m.: horse show. July 23 - 8 a.m.: beef show and sheep show; 1 p.m.: goat show; 3 p.m.: dairy show; 4 p.m.: bucket calves show; 5:15 p.m.: celebrity showmanship; 6 p.m.: master showmanship. July 24 - 8 a.m.: swine show; 8:30 a.m.: rabbit show; noon: poultry show; 3 p.m.: Ag Olympics; 6:45 p.m.: livestock sale. July 22 Bike and Hike Bike and Hike, noon, Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve, 1590 Angling Road, Alexis. Roughly 10 miles of biking, a mile and a half of hiking, map at Web site www.blackthornhill.org. $1 per participant. 343-4321. July 23 Ice cream social Heritage United Presbyterian Women's Ice Cream Social, 5-7 p.m., Heritage United Presbyterian Church, 302 E. Broadway, Monmouth. Pork rib or hot dog, baked beans, chips, pie or cake, ice cream and beverage, $6 donation. More ice cream El Bon Shrine Club's annual Ice Cream Social, 5-8 p.m., Lake Storey Park Shelter 1. Ice cream, cake or pie and drink, $3. Barbecue, baked beans and chips, $3.25. July 24 Cruise Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise-In, American Legion, Ill. 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: . Exploration Prairie Exploration Program for 6-9 year olds. Learn about prairie plants and insects. $8 per person. Pre-registration is required. Galesburg Recreation Division, 345-3683. July 26 Taste of Galesburg Taste of Galesburg, 4-10:30 p.m., Simmons Street (between Seminary and Kellogg). $2 (4-5 p.m.); $5 (5-9 p.m.); children under 12 free. Family entertainment, live music, raffles. Country Kickin' Swim Country Kickin' Swim with FM95 at Lakeside Splashzone Water Park. Country music, games and give aways. $4 per person. 345-3683. Swim registration Learn to Swim registration for the August session of swim lessons, 5-7 p.m., Hawthorne Pool. 345-3683. July 27 Gospel concert Gospel Concert in the Park, 7 p.m., Maquon Village Park. Featuring Darrin Thurman and Silk Cords. Food concessions before concert includes Maquon Mason's pork chop sandwiches and Parish Youth Group's Pepsi Wagon. July 27-29 Balloons Great Balloon Race, Lake Storey Park. Featuring hot air balloons, night glows, and competition. July 28 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Fundraiser cookout Knox County Sheriff's Department TRIAD program's fundraiser cookout, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., WalMart, 659 Knox Square Drive. Serving rib eyes, pork chops, pork burgers, hamburgers, brats, and hot dogs. Motorcycles FM95 Harley Davidson Tour Stop, Sandburg Mall. Giveaway: 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster; live radio remote, noon-2 p.m., Center Court, listeners can register for a chance to win Harley Qualifying Key. July 28-29 Yard sale Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center's Yard Sale, 1188 W. Main St. July 28: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 29: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Most items marked 50 cents, other items priced as marked. Special offer July 29 noon-2 p.m., stuff the bag for $5 (bags provided). All proceeds benefit survivors of domestic violence in Knox County. July 29 Ice cream social Ice cream social, 2-4 p.m., Galesburg Terrace, 1145 Frank St. $3 admission charge. 342-2103. Music Elvis Impressions with Junior Talley, 6 p.m., Farmington Music Theater, 45 N. Main St. $10 admission. (309) 245-9966. July 31-Aug. 4 Fair Knox County Fair, Knoxville. Carnival rides, entertainment, motor sports, grandstand events every night. 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. Wyatt Earp's Birthday Wyatt Earp's 159th Birthday, 406 S. 3rd St., Monmouth. 1-5 p.m. Chuckwagon, birthplace open, musical saw by Hugh Winbigler; 2 p.m., OK Corral Reenactments by Shady Creek Shootists, rain or shine, bring lawn chairs; 5 p.m., Italian Village Meet/Eat, talk by Author S.J. Reidhead; 125th OK Corral Anniversary Video by KGUN-TV Tucson. 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. Bandfest Bandfest 2007 at The Well, 900 S. Main St., Monmouth. Starts at 3 p.m.; music by Crossfire, Eternity Road, Pay-Up Band, Eddy Winter, Paul and Eddie, Steel Around; special guest as MC: Miss Illinois USA 2000 Renee Charles. Donations at door, proceeds go to Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Safety Back to School and Kids Safety Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sandburg Mall. Pageant Little Mr. and Miss Illinois Pageant, 5 p.m. registration, 6 p.m. pageant begins, Sandburg Mall. 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. 16-17 Sesquicentennial Yates City's 150th Sesquicentennial Celebration. Aug. 16: Carnival rides 5 p.m., soft ball tournament. Aug. 17: Carnival rides, softball tournament, food stands, baby contest 5:30 p.m., community chorus 6:30 p.m., Bingo, beard contest 7 p.m., apron contest, husband calling contest, story telling, awards, Teen Dance by Metroburg Promotions 9 p.m. KCCDD Yard Sale KCCDD's annual Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Hawthorne Center. Proceeds serve approx. 400 clients who receive services from KCCDD on a daily basis. 344-1700. Aug. 18 Farmer's market Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street. Music Mike Porter, 7 p.m., Farmington Music Theater, 45 N. Main St., Farmington. $10, children half price. Doors open an hour before show time. (309) 245-9966. Cambridge Main Street Cambridge Main Street, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., College Square Park, Cambridge. Auto show, antique tractors, crafters, vendors, museums. (309) 937-2633. 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. Music Jim Potters' Tribute to Elvis, 7 p.m., Farmington Music Theater, 45 N. Main St., Farmington. $10, children half price. Doors open an hour before show time. (309) 245-9966. Run/Walk Bushnell 5K Run/Walk, sign in at 7 p.m., race begins at 8 a.m., B-PC Jr./Sr. High School, 845 Walnut St. Entry fee: $20, pre-register by Aug. 18. Registration forms can be picked up at the Bushnell City Hall or e-mail Angie at avmarketday@yahoo.com. 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. Art-in-the-Park Art-in-the-Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Standish Park. Juried fine art and craft fair featuring painters, sculptors, potters, weavers, basket makers and jewelers; entertainment; children's activities. 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. 22-23 Quilt show Autumn Gems 2007 Quilt Show, East Peoria Event Center, Route 8, 4200 E. Washington St., between East Peoria and Sunnyland. Sept. 22: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept. 23: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5, free parking. 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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