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Calendar of Events

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Today (Aug. 25)

Historic yard sale

Historic Kellogg Street Neighborhood Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., between North and Grove streets (formerly part of the original Railroad Days celebration). Everyone on the street is invited to set up a yard sale at their house. For more information, contact Ron or Nancy Harms at 435 N. Kellogg St., phone: 342-4334.

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.

Cruise

3rd annual Knoxville Cruise Night, downtown Public Square. Sign-in starts at 2 p.m., cruise 4-8 p.m. Free admission. Music, food vendor, poker walk, 50/50 drawing, raffle. 289-4643.

Pets

Guardian Angels' Bark in the Park to benefit homeless and needy pets, Lincoln Park Bandstand. Registration: 8 a.m.; Walk: 9 a.m. 344-1164.

Pet adoption

"Dog Days of Summer and Cool Cats, Too!" day at Prairieland Animal Welfare Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adoptions 50 percent off, register to win Stairmaster, drawing at noon.

Block party

Back to School Block Party, free school supplies, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Andrews Lounge parking lot, 871 W. Brooks St.

Fish fry

Fish fry sponsored by Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Choir, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 378 Monroe St. Catfish dinners, $7; Buffalo dinners, $6. Choose any 2 of the 4 sides: baked beans, spaghetti, cole slaw, potato salad. Sweet potato pie: $7 whole or $1 a slice. Pop, 50 cents. Delivery is available. 343-0869.

Today-Sunday (Aug. 25-26)

Farm show

15th annual Henderson County Olde Tyme Farm Show, Henderson County Fairgrounds on Illinois 94 in Stronghurst. Today: Parade in arena, 1 p.m.; tractor pull, 2 p.m.; ham and bean dinner, 4-7 p.m.; Zimmerman trio, 5-7 p.m. Sunday: Church services, 8 a.m.; parade, 1 p.m.; kiddie tractor pull, 2 p.m. Daily events include antique/flea market, antique tractors, farm machinery, gas engine displays and blacksmithing. Judy Overstreet, (309) 456-3566.

Sunday (Aug. 26)

Music

Sunset Sundays with Just the 2 of Us, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Best Western Prairie Inn.

Praise gathering

First Christian Church of Monmouth's Praise Gathering, featuring Singleheart and Steadfast, 7 p.m., 514 N. Sunnylane. Suggested donation: $12, children $6. Proceeds go toward the Rapha House Missions Trip. (309) 734-9419.

Choral practice

Choral Dynamics' first practice for winter show, 7-9:30 p.m., Carl Sandburg College choir room. Anyone 16 years of age and older is welcome; no auditions. 335-7432.

Monday (Aug. 27)

Choral rehearsal

Galesburg Community Chorus' first rehearsal, 6:30 p.m., Jay Rehearsal Hall on the Knox College Campus. No audition required. For more information, call 342-8143.

Tuesday (Aug. 28)

Cruise

Abingdon Road Knights' Tuesday Night Cruise In, 5-8 p.m., American Legion, Illinois 41, Abingdon. Free.

Informational meeting

Knox-Warren Memory Walk Team Informational Meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., Sandburg Mall Center Court. Pick up registration packet and learn how to form teams (Walk is Sept. 22). For more information, call 345-5303 or 368-1664.

Wednesday (Aug. 29)

Cafe

Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Prairieland Country; Vendor: Papa Johns.

Aug. 30-31

Festival of Praise

Festival of Praise to commemorate 5th anniversary of the Women's Choice Center, LeClaire Park Bandshell, downtown Davenport, Iowa, along the Mississippi River. Aug. 30: Chris Tomlin, John Waller, and Jami Smith and Band kick off with a Celebration Program with Life and Family; Gates open: 5 p.m., starts at 6 p.m., main show at 7 p.m.; $15 in advance ($2 handling fee applies) available at Family Christian Bookstores in Davenport and Moline or www.iTickets.com or $20 at gate, children 12 and under are free. Aug. 31: Citywide Worship led by Scott Schaefer, 7:30 p.m., free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Aug. 31

Wine event

Kick Back Friday at Kickapoo Creek Winery, 6-10:30 p.m. Banquet Hall: buffet meal starts at 6 p.m. by reservation, music by Eddie Rushing begins at 7 p.m. Tasting room open until 9 p.m. For more information, call (309) 495-WINE or www.kickapoocreekwinery.com.

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. 2

Gospel music

The Morss Family 3rd annual A Day of Gospel, 4 p.m., First Christian Church, South Broad St., Knoxville. Morss Family music and testimonies with special guests: Nila Purifoy, Becky Flynn Mendez, Calvary Assembly Pre Teen Dancers. Love offering accepted. 368-5202 or e-mail: morssmusic@hotmail.com.

Sept. 3

Breakfast

Labor Day Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., United Church of Altona, U.S. 34 in Altona. Serving biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, milk, juice and coffee. Donations accepted.

Parade

115th annual Labor Day Parade, 10 a.m., parade route begins at Main and Chambers and continues down Main turning south on Prairie ending at the Courthouse. Grand Marshall: U.S. Congressman Phil Hare.

Sept. 3-9

Stearman

36th annual National Stearman Fly-In Days. Stearman airplanes, commercial exhibits, flour bombing contest, precision aerobatics, and aviation antics. Sept. 7-8: Narrated tram rides for general public along Stearman flight line to get close-up look at airplanes, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., $1 per person; no admission fee to get on airport grounds. Sept. 9: Pancake and sausage breakfast served by Galesburg Noon Lions club, 6-11 a.m., Jet Air Hangar at Galesburg Municipal Airport, $5 for adults, $3 for children - sold only at door. Complete schedule of events at www.stearmanflyin.com.

Sept. 5

Cafe

Cafe in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Plaza, downtown Galesburg. Music: Semenya McCord; Vendor: Packinghouse.

Sept. 5-7

Candy sale

OSF Holy Family Medical Center Auxiliary's homemade candy sale at Prime Beef Festival Industrial Tent located at Monmouth Park. Candy will be for sale from 3-9 p.m.

Sept. 7

Lecture

Lincoln Studies Center Lecture: "Did Lincoln Own Slaves? And Other Frequently Asked Questions About Abraham Lincoln," by historian Gerald Prokopowicz, 4 p.m., Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College. Free. Information, 341-7337.

Concert

Singer Eddie Cash performing hits of the 1950s and 1960s, 7 p.m., Central Congregational Church on the Square in Galesburg. Tickets at door only: Adults, $10; children under 12, $4. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds go to FISH Food Pantry. 343-5143.

Luau

Galesburg Terrace's annual Hawaiian Luau, 6 to 9 p.m. Admission $5, includes food, door prizes and entertainment.

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.

A Hard Day's Night in Galesburg

Beatle Tribute Bands: The Cavern Beat, Liverpool Legends, Stockwood and The Cavern Kittens, 5 p.m.-midnight, and musical acts performing Beatles favorites, noon-4 p.m., 471 E. Main St. (old Sears parking lot). Beatles' movie shows, noon-4 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $10 advance all-inclusive tickets; $15 day of show all-inclusive tickets; $5 day of show movie-only tickets (5 and under free). Lawn chairs welcome. Advance tickets can be ordered online at www.harddaysnightingalesburg.com or by calling 342-2299.

Gospel concert

Southern Gospel Music Group Concert Series: The Marshall's from Eastern Iowa, 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m. with food being served), First Church of God, 1080 Harrison St., Galesburg. Free will offering. 343-2179.

Hog roast

Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women's Shelter's Hog Roast fundraiser, 4-7 p.m., 435 East Third St. Rain or shine, carry outs available. Menu: Pork, baked beans, potato salad, applesauce, roll, beverage and pie or cake with ice cream. Adults, $6 donation; children under 12, $3 donation.

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. 11

Cemeterians workshop

Alliance of Illinois Cemeterians Workshop: Disaster Preparedness/Pandemics and How Cemeteries Respond, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Best Western Prairie Inn, Galesburg. Registration fee: $20 includes lunch. Continuing education credit for Illinois funeral directors and embalmers. AIC Contact: (217) 789-2340.

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. 13

Tacos

First Christian Church of Monmouth serving Murf's Tacos, 5-7 p.m., Shelter House, 514 N. Sunnylane. Suggested donation: 3 for $6 in advance, 3 for $7 at door. Drinks available. Advance tickets available at Columbia Decorating or the church office. (309) 734-9419.

Sept. 14

Theater

Prairie Players Civic Theatre youth theater production: "The Adventures of Stuart Little," 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $10 adults; $5 students.

Sept. 15

Farmer's market

Farmer's market, 8 a.m.-noon, Simmons Street just west of Seminary Street.

Street sales

Garage sale for anyone/anywhere, 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Main Street, Abingdon. Bring items for sale and tables to display these items to Main Street for set-up at 7:30 a.m.; no cost; only requirement is to take unsold items with you at closing. Groups interested in selling food or drinks should e-mail Don Smith at docbop@yahoo.com. Garage bands who want to perform should contact Abingdon City Hall, (309) 462-3182, with your name, group name and telephone number.

Sept. 18

Film and lecture

"The Choice to Remain Human," by Motti Lerner, Glossberg visiting Israeli Scholar at Knox College, 7 p.m., held in Round Room, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. Information, 341-7337.

Sept. 19

Harvest Fest

OSF Holy Family Medical Center Auxiliary's Harvest Fest, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fall decorations, pecans and mums for sale; bake sale; Books are Fun; and The Purse Company. Enter through west hospital entrance in Monmouth.

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.

Memory Walk

Knox/Warren County Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2007, 9 a.m., Hawthorne Center, Galesburg. www.alzillinois.org.

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.

Oct. 3

Lecture

"Playwriting During Wartime," by Motti Lerner, Glossberg Visiting Israeli Scholar at Knox College, 7:30 p.m., Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College. Free. 341-7337.

Oct. 5-6

Theatre

"Andrea's Got Two Boyfriends," by David Willinger, 7:30 p.m., Studio Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. 341-7337.

Oct. 6-7

Scarecrow Festival

6th annual Scarecrow Festival, Standish Park Arboretum. Live entertainment, handmade crafts, children's activities, food. View and vote on homemade scarecrows in five different categories.

Scenic Drive

Knox County Scenic Drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic sites, displays, demonstrations, driving tour, crafts and flea markets, and country cooking.

Oct. 12

Performance

Classical guitarist Colt Valenti performs selections from his album "Straight Ahead," and poet Nick Regiacorte reads from his poetry that inspired several of the songs on the album, 7 p.m., Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. 341-7377.

TechFest

TechFest, 1-3:30 p.m., Monmouth College. Set-up begins at 11:30 a.m., lunch provided for exhibitors and invited guests, Rep. Phil Hare scheduled keynote speaker.

Oct. 13

Concert

Knox-Galesburg Symphony featuring Molly Yeh, marimba, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. $8-$12, half price for students. 342-2299. Music Mornings lecture with guest artist designed for children grades K-5, 10 a.m., Galesburg Public Library Community Room, free, 341-7268.

Oct. 13-14

Scenic Drive

Knox County Scenic Drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic sites, displays, demonstrations, driving tour, crafts and flea markets, and country cooking.

Oct. 17

Lecture and book signing

Lecture and Book Signing by Greg Forbes Siegman, founder of The 11-10-02 Foundation, on whom the book "The First Thirty" is based, 7:30 p.m., Round Room, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free. 341-7715.

Oct. 19

Lecture

"The Da Vinci Code in Knox's Old Main," by Lance Factor, professor of philosophy at Knox College, 4 p.m., South porch of Old Main, Knox College; Kresge Hall in case of rain. Free. 341-7337.

Jazz

Concert: Knox College Jazz Alumni Jam Session, 8 p.m., Cherry Street Bier Garten, 57 S. Cherry St. Free. 341-7337.

Oct. 21

Elvis Gospel Experience

Elvis Gospel Experience starring Al Hull and The Legends Band, 4 p.m., Galesburg High School Auditorium. Doors open: 2:30 p.m., general admission (reserved seating for "Friends of the Elvis Experience" - contact Dave at 344-2274 for information to become a "Friend."). Opening acts by Jim Inman and The Westerners, Touch of Country, Laura Lee Rose and Chris Postin. $10 in advance, $15 at door. Ticket information, call Dave at 344-2274. Event sponsored by the Maquon and Abingdon United Methodist Churches.

Oct. 22

Multiple Sclerosis Seminar

Free Seminar about Multiple Sclerosis, 6 p.m. (dinner provided), check in: 5:30-6 p.m., Best Western Prairie Inn, Galesburg. Dr. Marc Katchen and Dr. Borislav Nikolov will discuss importance of early diagnosis and treatment, current research, and symptom management. Reservations required: call Julie Thurman, (888) 792-2937, option 1, mailbox 7528# and clearly spell your name and give a daytime phone number. Your message will be confirmation of your registration.

Oct. 28

Cemetery Walk

2nd annual Cemetery Walk, 2-4 p.m., Brimfield Cemetery, Route 150 west of Brimfield.

Nov. 10

Altrusa Bazaar

43rd annual Altrusa Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Macomb Junior/Senior High School.

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