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Engine & Caboose
2025-02-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-26 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Engine and Caboose Preschool Program
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30
Book will be read at 10:30am.
Engine and Caboose is a weekly preschool program for children ages 2 to 5 years old. It promotes early literacy, fine motor and math skills. FREE with paid admission.

Make It Macrame: Four Leaf Clover and Leprechaun
2025-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61462, United States
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time: 6-8PM
Cost: $15 per person by February 18, 2025
Location: Lake Storey Pavilion
Never done macramé before? Join us! Did it once or years ago? Join us! We will start with the basics and work on a new project each session! Staff will be on hand to help you learn.
Our February project will be two mini items! We will create a four leaf clover and a leprechaun gnome!
Beginners welcome! All supplies provided.
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/5652740

Galesburg Veterans Van
2025-02-26, 2025-02-27, 2025-03-05, 2025-03-06 | IL
We start running to Iowa City VA Hospital on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please give us a weeks notice. 309-342-7735

GriefShare
2025-02-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-05 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | First United Methodist Church, 120 North Kellogg Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
GriefShare is a 13-week seminar and support group for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one due to death. The group meets in the chapel at First United Methodist Church, 120 N. Kellogg St. Galesburg at two different times beginning Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The morning session is from 9:00 – 11:00. The evening session is from 5:30 – 7:30. Cost will be $20 for a Participant Guide. Pre-registration is preferred but not required. Scholarships are available for workbooks. If School District 205 is closed due to bad weather, the Church will be closed and GriefShare will not be held.
For additional information, or to register, please contact the Church office at 309-342-3197.

February Welcome NewComer
2025-02-26 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | First United Methodist Church, 120 North Kellogg Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Welcome NewComer Club will meet February 26th , 9:30 am. at First United Methodist Church on the corner of Kellogg and Ferris.
Studio of Mime, Magic & Theatre presented by Laurie Willets and T. Daniel.
Feel free to come meet other new and current residents of our community for fun, education, and camaraderie. Guests are welcome. The Club provides members with the opportunity to develop friendships through a variety of activities. And participate in Charitable organizations in our community. This month we are collecting school supplies.
For more information call Vickie Dowers, 309 335 3377.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
2025-02-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Corpus Christi Church basement, 273 South Prairie St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
ST VINCENT DE PAUL WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION. Weekly (Wednesdays from 1PM toll 2 PM) grocery distribution for individuals and families in need.
Curbside service is provided as well.
Not required to call ahead, but calling will speed up the process.
Will be asked whether they need a milk voucher, number of adults and children in family and about any food restrictions.
NUMBER TO CALL: 815-200-4911.

United School Board Candidate Open House
2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Buchanan Center for the Arts, 64 Public Square, Monmouth, 61462, United States
Come meet the candidates for the United School Board on Wednesday, February 26 from 6-7:30pm at the Buchanan Center for the Arts (64 Public Square, Monmouth). This is a community event in which all United School District #304 Stakeholders can get to know each other better. Food and drinks provided!

Chess Club
2025-02-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Henderson Town Hall, 215 S Main Street, HENDERSON, IL, 61439, United States
A chess club for players of all levels will meet at 6:30 pm on Wednesday nights at the Henderson Town Hall. There is no cost to come play, learn and make friends.

Bake Sale
2025-02-27 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 800 n. Market Knoxville, IL, 800 n. Market st., Knoxville, IL, 61448, United States
Bake sale to support the Knox County Nursing Home’s team for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Come join us Feb 27th 10am-3pm at the front entrance of KCNH for some sweet treats! Donations of baked goods accepted and appreciated.

Home School Hub
2025-02-27 14:00 - 14:45 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Home School Hub is a program for home schooled children. It focuses on Science and Art. This program is free with admission.
February 6th – SCIENCE: paper plate stem roller coaster
February 13 – ART: sunburst painting for Valentine’s Day
February 20 – SCIENCE: building bones with Roxanne Pacey
February 27 – ART: Alma Thomas Artwork
The museum closes promptly at 3:00 p.m.

Thrifty Thursday!
2025-02-27 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Join us for an evening of reduced admission! 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
$6.00 for admission/members are free

Nature at Night: Follow the Drinking Gourd
2025-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 6-7:30PM
Cost: Free
Location: Lakeside Nature Center
Join us for a special FREE Nature at Night program. Learn how people on their journey to freedom found their way north using natural clues. Program will be held mostly outside, with a walk through the woods, so dress accordingly. We will go inside the Nature Center if weather requires an indoor location.
Join us for our Nature at Night evening nature program, typically held the last Friday of the month but dates may vary depending on topic.
All ages are welcome to this family-friendly program, with parent supervision, but remember that it will be dark and we will walk through the woods.
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/5600769

Sweet Soiree
2025-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
A Daddy/Daughter evening which includes games, music, creations/crafts, and sweet treats!
Advance ticket required. $36 per couple for members; $42 per couple for nonmembers; $14 add on daughters or grandfathers

61st Annual DUMC Donation and Consignment Auction
2025-03-01 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Dahinda United Methodist Church, 1739 Victoria St. , Dahinda, IL, 61428, United States
Join the people of the Dahinda United Methodist Church for a day of deals, good food, and fellowship. With personal and business donations, as well as consignment items both big and small, it’s an auction not to miss. Bidding begins at 10am rain or shine.

BINGO at the Galesburg VFW
2025-03-01 12:45 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg VFW Post 2257, 1001 Michigan ave, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Come and have some fun at the Galesburg VFW with BINGO each Saturday. Doors open at 10:30a and BINGO starts at 12:45p.

Pancake & Sausage Supper
2025-03-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Berwick Baptist Church, Berwick, IL, United States
Everyone is invited!
Free will offerings welcome!
Supper serving: pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy
Berwick Baptist Church
Berwick, IL

Galesburg High School Marching Band Trivia Night
2025-03-01 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | The Vault, 185 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
General and Music Trivia hosted by the Galesburg Band Boosters. Funds raised will go towards the 2025/2026 Marching Band season. We will have a silent auction, gift card pull, 50/50 raffle and a balloon pop. Food by Smokin’ Willies with proceeds going to the band as well. $120 per table of 8 max, price included mulligans and doubler.

2025 Women's Lenten Services
2025-03-05 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | First Christian Church of Galesburg, 301 N. Broad St., Galesburg, 61401
Women of the community are invited to attend Community Woman’s Lenten Services on the six Wednesdays of Lent, March 5 to April 9, at 9:30am at First Christian Church, 301 N. Broad St., Galesburg, for a time of worship, with guest speakers from the community. This year’s theme is “God’s Grace Poured Out.”

WIBA Home Show
2025-03-05 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E Fremont St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Treasure Your Home!
Meet & Greet who can help your home become a treasure!
Ask Questions.
See What’s New!
Special Deals
Children’s Activities

Knox-Galesburg Chamber Winds and Chamber Brass Winter Concert
2025-03-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Knox College, Kresge Hall, Center for Fine Arts, 2 East South St., Galesburg, 61401
Come hear the Knox-Galesburg Chamber Winds and Chamber Brass in their joint winter concert!
Free and Open to the public.
Chamber Winds-Director Jill Marasa
Chamber Brass-Director Justin Haynes

Home School Hub
2025-03-06 14:00 - 14:45 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Home School Hub is a program for home schooled children. It focuses on Science and Art. This program is free with admission.
March 6th – SCIENCE – Thinking Cap
March 13th – ART – St. Patrick’s Day Clay Pot
March 20th – NO HOME SCHOOL HUB – Spring Break
March 27th – ART – Pointillism Painting

Knox College and GHS Jazz Ensembles at Jazz Night
2025-03-06 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
The Knox Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Justin Haynes, and the Galesburg High School Gold and Silver Jazz Bands, under the direction of Dena Baity and Matt Welch, perform at Jazz night at the Galesburg Community Arts Center.

GCS Annual Spring Auction
2025-03-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Vault, 185 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
The 2025 Auction is our annual event that raises funds to help us cover the costs of educating the 270 students we serve in Knox County. Many of our student body is underserved and would not be able to cover the cost of their tuition without the help of generous donors. As a school we educate preschool through 12th grade and we are the only school in West Central Illinois that specifically treats students with dyslexia diagnosis.
