It’s opening weekend of the Prairie Players’ Civic Theatre production of Calendar Girls. Based on the Miramax film, Calendar Girls follows a group of women who persuade each other to pose for an “alternative” charity calendar. Overcoming their initial reserve, the friends drop their dressing gowns, their modesty spared only by artfully placed cakes, knitting, and flower arrangements and the women spark a global phenomenon. Calendar Girls contains adult content that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Showtimes are April 5th and 6th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 7th at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and are available Prairie Players website or by calling 343-7728.
The 42nd Annual Western Illinois Builders Association Home Show returns this weekend. Held Saturday, April 6th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, April 7th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Galesburg Knights of Columbus, the event will feature a meet and greet with WIBA members, new products, special deals and more. Each day, visitors can enter for door prizes: tomorrow’s prize is a 20-qt. Yeti Roadie Cooler; Sunday is a Stihl FS-38 Line Trimmer. There will be children activities like a coloring contest, selfies, a build-a-home activity. Food will also be available to purchase. For more information on the Western Illinois Builders Association, visit www.wibaweb.org.
Also this weekend, the Gilson Fire Department is hosting a Chili-Soup Supper. Held at the Gilson Fire Station, for a free-will donation, the hours will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 6th.
It’s another Trivia Night Fundraiser at the First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg to fund their mission trip to Tennessee. Doors open Saturday, April 6th at 5:30 pm with trivia at 6:00 pm. The cost is $10 per player with snacks and drinks provided. To enter, email liz@fpcgalesburg.com.
