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SUMMARY:Stone-Hayes CIL Fundraiser Raffle
DESCRIPTION:We are currently selling tickets for our annual fundraiser event. Tickets are $5 each OR 5 tickets for $20. Can be obtained at Stone-Hayes or from any staff/board members.
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/stone-hayes-cil-fundraiser-raffle/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Maquon Fire Department Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The Maquon Fire Department is selling raffle tickets to raise money for new equipment. Grand Prize is a 55-inch LED 4K HDTV. There will also be five $100 cash prizes given away. A limited number of tickets will be sold at $10 each and are available from any member of the Maquon Fire Department. Drawing will be the second weekend in August at the Maquon Park during the Maquon Homecoming Weekend.
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/maquon-fire-department-fundraiser/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Knox County Fair
DESCRIPTION:GATE FEE   $3     42″ & under FREE\nStock Car Races\n6:30 pm  Hot Laps  \n$10 adults $5 Kids\n$20 Pit Pass \n\nBeer Garden Live Entertainment is Staggard \nPRIMETIME AMUSEMENTS CARNIVAL ARM BANDS 5-9pm FOR $20 \n– Antique Tractor Displays\n– New Tractor and Farm Equipment Display\n– Emerson Farms with daily pig racing\n– Wide Variety of Food Vendors\n– Livestock and Domestic Entries\n– Various Musical Acts throughout the week at our Family Picnic Area
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/knox-county-fair-5/
LOCATION:Knox County Fairgrounds\, Knoxville\, IL\, 61448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fairs & Festivals
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SUMMARY:Mercer County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Junior Sheep Show 9:00 a.m. \nJunior Dog Obedience 10:00 a.m.\nCarnival Rides 12:00 p.m.\nKids’ Day ($20/person wristband & bike drawing) 12:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.\nPedal Tractor Pull (Children 12 and under) (Pavilion by main gate) weigh in starts at 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m\nTwo Blondes Hypnosis 3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.\nNight of Destruction-Trailer Races 6:30 p.m. \nThe Merchants’ Building is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. \nCheck-in occurs on Tuesday in Pumpkin House and judging occurs on Wednesday in Floral Hall. \nPumpkin House is open 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. \nFloral Hall is open from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/mercer-county-fair-7/
LOCATION:Mercer County Fairgrounds\, Aledo\, IL\, 61231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fairs & Festivals
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SUMMARY:Community Blood Drive in Galesburg
DESCRIPTION:Midstate Manufacturing Company will host a community blood drive from 7:30 am to 10:00 am on Wednesday\, July 11 at 750 W. Third St.\, inside MVRBC Donor Bus. \nWhat: Midstate Manufacturing Company Community Blood Drive \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 11\, 7:30 am – 10:00 am \nWhere: MVRBC Donor Bus\, 750 W. Third St.\, Galesburg\, IL \nAppointments: To donate\, please contact Betty Dillon at (309) 342-9555 ext. 226 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 992 to locate the drive. \nDonor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility\, please call the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at (800) 747-5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 5/16/18 are eligible to give at this drive. \nAbout Blood Donation: Blood donation is a safe\, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors. \nABOUT MVRBC: Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is the provider of blood and blood components to more than 90 hospitals in Illinois\, Iowa\, Missouri and Wisconsin. In your area\, MVRBC is the exclusive provider to OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/community-blood-drive-in-galesburg-3/
LOCATION:Midstate Manufacturing\, 750 West Third St.\, Galesburg\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180711T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Blood Drive in Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:Abingdon Banking Center will host a community blood drive from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday\, July 11 at 805 N. Monroe\, inside Basement. \nWhat: Abingdon Banking Center Community Blood Drive \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 11\, 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm \nWhere: Community Room\, 805 N. Monroe\, Abingdon\, IL \nAppointments: To donate\, please contact Brenda Landon at (309) 462-2220 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 2547 to locate the drive. \nDonor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility\, please call the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at (800) 747-5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 5/16/18 are eligible to give at this drive. \nAbout Blood Donation: Blood donation is a safe\, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors. \nABOUT MVRBC: Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is the provider of blood and blood components to more than 90 hospitals in Illinois\, Iowa\, Missouri and Wisconsin. In your area\, MVRBC is the exclusive provider to OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/community-blood-drive-in-abingdon-2/
LOCATION:Abingdon Banking Center\, 805 North Monroe\, Abingdon\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Family Night at Lakeside Splashzone!
DESCRIPTION:$10 admission for the entire family!  Splash into family fun! \nRide the slide\, play in the water geysers\, or take a dip in the zero depth or 5 ft. pools! \nSponsored by Today’s Refreshing Light Rock 105.3 KFM!
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/family-night-at-lakeside-splashzone/
LOCATION:Lakeside Splashzone Water Park\, 1033 S Lake Storey Rd\, Galesburg\, IL\, 61401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Start Your Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development will be leading a How to Start Your Business in Knox County informational workshop on July 11th from 6-8pm hosted by Anderson State Bank\, 111 US-34 in Oneida. This workshop will cover the steps to opening a new business including information on several topics such as financing and marketing. The goal is to help people understand what resources are available to them and who can help them get started. This is the first workshop being offered outside of Galesburg. \nKyle Kelley\, Client Manager of KCAP\, will be leading the workshop along with Jim Boyd from the Small Business Development Center at Western Illinois University. Noah and Bill Murdock\, owners of Midwest Land Solutions\, will be there to share their experience of starting a new business. Noah recently received the 2018 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Eagle Award. Combined\, they are all full of knowledge on starting a business in Knox County and will be available for all questions relating to business ideas. \n“There are many resources in Galesburg and Knox County that are available to anyone who is looking at starting a business here. KCAP welcomes and looks forward to working with entrepreneurs. It doesn’t matter how big or small your idea is\, we are happy to help point you in the right direction\,” said Kyle Kelley\, Client Manager\, Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development \nTo register for the workshop\, call 309-343-1164 or go to www.knoxpartnership.com. The event is free with snacks and refreshments provided.
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/start-your-business-workshop/
LOCATION:Anderson State Bank\, 111 US-34\, Oneida\, IL\, 61467\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Praise in the Park
DESCRIPTION:“Praise in the Park”\nMusic in the park will continue in Knoxville in July.\nJoin your friends and neighbors on Wednesday nights in July for an eclectic mix of praise music from local talent. This will be held on the Knoxville courthouse lawn. Wednesday\, July 11\, July 18\, July 25 at 6:30 PM.
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/praise-in-the-park/2018-07-11/
LOCATION:Old Knox County Courthouse\, Knoxville\, IL\, 61448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180713
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SUMMARY:Knox County Fair
DESCRIPTION:FREE PARKING Every Day!  \nGATE FEE   $3     42″ & under FREE \n\nOverlanders Mud Drags\n6:00pm\nRacing on 2 tracks\n$10 adults $5 Kids\n$20 Pit Pass \nBeer Garden Live Entertainment is Backstabbin’ Betty \n  \nPRIMETIME AMUSEMENTS CARNIVAL ARM BANDS 5-9pm FOR $20 \n– Antique Tractor Displays\n– New Tractor and Farm Equipment Display\n– Emerson Farms with daily pig racing\n– Wide Variety of Food Vendors\n– Livestock and Domestic Entries\n– Various Musical Acts throughout the week at our Family Picnic Area
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/knox-county-fair-6/
LOCATION:Knox County Fairgrounds\, Knoxville\, IL\, 61448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fairs & Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180713
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SUMMARY:Mercer County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Democrat Day \nSenior Citizen’s Day – Seniors get in gate for $2 \nJunior Beef Show  9:00 a.m. \nHearing Screening sponsored by the Eliza Lions Club          10:00 a.m. \nElection of Directors at Front Gate          11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. \nOpen Sheep Show  11:00 a.m. \nMercer County Senior Center Traveling Bingo at Shelter (all ages welcome to play!) \ngame 1 – 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. \ngame 2 – 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nOpen and Junior Barrow/Market Gilt weigh in       3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. \nCarnival Rides  5:00 p.m. \nNew Windsor Drill Team          6:30 p.m. \nDraft Horse Pull     7:00 p.m. \nOpen Market Lamb Show          7:00 p.m. \nThe Merchants’ Building is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. \nCheck-in occurs on Tuesday in Pumpkin House and judging occurs on Wednesday in Floral Hall. \nPumpkin House is open 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. \nFloral Hall is open from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/mercer-county-fair-8/
LOCATION:Mercer County Fairgrounds\, Aledo\, IL\, 61231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fairs & Festivals
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180712T173000
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SUMMARY:Oneida Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Locally grown produce\, baked goods\, food and drink\, handmade crafts\, and special events. \nvendors needed call 483-8412\n$5/week\n$20/season
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/oneida-farmers-market-2/2018-07-12/
LOCATION:Oneida Farmers Market\, US Hwy. 34\, Oneida\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180712T183000
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SUMMARY:Knox Prairie Community Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:We’ve moved! KPCK is now serving our bi-monthly free dinners at First Baptist Church in Galesburg. We’d love to have you join us for dinner!
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/knox-prairie-community-kitchen-4/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 169 South Cherry\, Galesburg\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180714
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SUMMARY:Knox County Fair
DESCRIPTION:GATE FEE   $3     42″ & under FREE\n \nKids Power Wheels  5:00pm\nSign-up 4:00@pit gate\n\nWestern IL Figure 8 Racing Series 6:00pm\n​ $10 adults $5 Kids\n$20 Pit Pass\n\nBeer Garden Live Entertainment is Patrick N Swayze \nPRIMETIME AMUSEMENTS CARNIVAL ARM BANDS 5-9pm FOR $20 \n– Antique Tractor Displays\n– New Tractor and Farm Equipment Display\n– Emerson Farms with daily pig racing\n– Wide Variety of Food Vendors\n– Livestock and Domestic Entries\n– Various Musical Acts throughout the week at our Family Picnic Area
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/knox-county-fair-7/
LOCATION:Knox County Fairgrounds\, Knoxville\, IL\, 61448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fairs & Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180714
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SUMMARY:Mercer County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Republican Day \nOpen Barrow and Market Gilt Show          8:30 a.m. \nOpen Beef Breeding Show  9:00 a.m. \nOpen Market Beef Show          follows breeding show \nOpen Dairy Show  9:00 a.m. \nCarnival Rides  5:00 p.m. \nIllini State Pullers Truck and Tractor Pull     6:30 p.m. \nTwo Blondes          6:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. \nThe Merchants’ Building is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. \nCheck-in occurs on Tuesday in Pumpkin House and judging occurs on Wednesday in Floral Hall. \nPumpkin House is open 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. \nFloral Hall is open from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/mercer-county-fair-9/
LOCATION:Mercer County Fairgrounds\, Aledo\, IL\, 61231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fairs & Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180715
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SUMMARY:Kewanee Prairie Chicken Festival and Mural Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Kewanee\, Illinois\, will mark the 5th anniversary of the 2013 Walldogs meet with a 17th mural commemorating Walter T. Bailey\, the first Black architect in Illinois. The mural will be painted over a five-day span\, from July 11th to July 15th\, culminating in a dedication ceremony at 2pm on July 15th. The mural is timed to coordinate with Kewanee’s Prairie Chicken Festival\, July 13th and 14th\, an annual event that grew out of the original Walldog mural meet. \nThe mural will be located on the south wall of B&B Printing\, at 214 S. Main Street\, close to the existing murals. It was designed by Scott “Cornbread” Lindley\, of Mt. Pulaski\, Illinois\, who was also meet leader for the 2013 event. Additional Walldog artists are Michael Clark of Aledo\, Illinois\, Joy Kjer of Omaha\, Nebraska\, Joy Hernandez\, a Kewanee native\, with assistance from Kewanee schools art teacher Susan Blake. \n“It’s awesome to find out about such a hero that back in those times had to struggle for everything he did\,” said original Walldog meet organizer Dianne Packee. “And now\, all these years later\, we as a town can be proud of one of our own.” \nAbout Kewanee and Walldogs \nWalldogs Public Art\, a non-profit organization with international membership\, held their 20th annual meet in Kewanee\, the weekend of July 13th\, 2013. Their mission is to foster the revitalization of small towns through “art tourism”—murals based on each town’s unique history. During the meet\, 15 murals were painted throughout downtown Kewanee\, by nearly 250 artists from all over the world. In the wake of the meet\, Kewanee was nominated and then named the Rand McNally Best of the Road “Friendliest” small town. \n“Having the Walldog event in our town five years ago was probably one of the top highlights of experiences in my life\,” said Packee. “People in town learned about history in paint and explained to their children and grandchildren what they remembered themselves.” \nIn 2014\, a 16th mural was added\, to inaugurate the first Prairie Chicken Festival. This event commemorates the Walldog spirit through a two-day festival featuring art-related activities such as a chalk art competition\, an amateur art show\, an antique car show\, and kids’ crafts and entertainment. \nThere are plans to continue adding future murals\, as there is a rich history to pull from in Kewanee. \nAbout Walter T. Bailey \nWalter T. Bailey was born in Kewanee in 1882\, and graduated from Kewanee High School in 1900. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1904 and earned his Master’s degree from the School of Architecture there in 1910\, making him the first Black architect in Illinois. He was recruited to Tuskegee Institute by Booker T. Washington\, where he designed several large campus buildings and was eventually the head of the Mechanical Industries Department. \nHe moved on to open his own practice in Memphis\, Tennessee\, designing several buildings there\, and in Arkansas\, including the Mosaic State Temple in Little Rock\, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. \nHe then moved on to Chicago\, Illinois\, and became a staple of the Bronzeville section of the city. He designed the First Church of Deliverance\, a pioneer in church broadcasting\, and the Ida B. Wells homes. He died in 1941\, aged 59\, leaving a wife and two daughters. In the present day\, Bailey has no descendants\, except for a surviving niece in Los Angeles\, and a great-great niece and her son\, also of California. \nHis work was recently brought to town attention by local journalist Dave Clarke\, of the Star Courier\, and Clarke and Joy Hernandez began researching and organizing the mural. The Kewanee Historical Society and a group of genealogists began to fill in Bailey’s story and reconnected his legacy to present-day family. \nTara Bailey\, his great-great niece\, will be present for the mural dedication ceremony\, as well representatives of the University of Illinois and various institutions and aspects of Bailey legacy\, along with local city officials and leadership. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos has a prior engagement\, but will have a staffer deliver a letter detailing Walter Bailey’s impact on the region’s history.
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/kewanee-prairie-chicken-festival-and-mural-dedication/
LOCATION:Kewanee\, Kewanee\, IL\, 61443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fairs & Festivals
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SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
DESCRIPTION:Prairie Players Civic Theatre is taking Shakespeare outside. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is the first production to be performed in a pageant wagon on the theatre’s newly opened back patio. \n“This show is all about summer vacation\,” says Director Betsy Hippely. “You’ve got your backyard patio\, your comfy lawn chair\, your special cocktail concoction\, sunset over the city\, and a wacky 16th century vaudeville show to entertain you. What’s not to like?” \nPerformances will be at 160 South Seminary Street\, Galesburg\, on Fridays and Saturdays\, July 13\, 14\, 20\, and 21 beginning at 8 p.m. on the theatre’s back patio. The audience is asked to bring lawn chairs to the production. Performances will be moved indoors in case of inclement weather. \nPerformances on Sunday\, July 15 and 22\, will be at 2 p.m. in the theatre. \nHippely says that Shakespeare (abridged) is a “Nothing-is-sacred take on the Shakespearean canon” as four actors weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies\, histories\, and tragedies (37 in all) in about 90 minutes. \nThe production is a challenging one for the four actors. “They’ve all had to develop\, in addition to their basic actor-in-the-company role\, nine to 12 other characters\, many of whom have only one or two lines to build on\,” says Hippely. “ And then there’s the physical comedy required of each role—voices\, walks\, tricks and bits—not to mention timing. Talk about layers!” \nActor Cameron Line says the biggest challenge is to do justice to the world’s most famous and influential plays while being funny. “Preparing for this show has involved studying iambic pentameter and watching Mel Brooks movies. It’s reverential and uproarious at the same time.” \nIn addition to Line\, rounding out the cast of four are Michael Buebe\, Luke Lawson\, and Joey Lucero. \nHippely says that both the actors and crew have been on a steep learning curve with Prairie Players’ first outdoor venture at the theatre. There are a lot of distractions (weather\, moving props and lights indoors and out nightly\, street and train noise) that are unique to an outdoor venue. \nAnother unique element is the pageant wagon\, which is being provided courtesy of Knox College. The wagon’s base is from a 6-by-10-foot grain wagon\, with a large box on top that folds out into a 7-by-20-foot performance space. “The wagon is a joy\,” says Hippely. “It affords a surprising amount of versatility for levels and entrances; it’s got a great rustic look\, enhancing the freestyle mode of the show\, and it gives us a unique venue that works as well in a park or on a city street as it does here in our own backyard.” \nThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is made possible through the support by Blick Art Materials. \n(Photo\, left to right: Cameron Line\, Michael Buebe\, Joey Lucero. In front\, Luke Lawson.) \n 
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespears-abridged/2018-07-13/
LOCATION:Prairie Players Civic Theatre\, 160 S Seminary Street\, Galesburg\, IL\, 61401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Knox County Fair
DESCRIPTION:GATE FEE   $3     42″ & under FREE\n \nKids Power Wheels Demo Derby -4:00 pm\nDemolition Derby\nROBBOS EXTREME DERBY PROMOTIONS\n$10 adults\n$5 Kids\n$20 Pit Pass\n\nBeer Garden Live Entertainment is Frank F. Sydney’s Western Bandit Volunteers \nPRIMETIME AMUSEMENTS CARNIVAL ARM BANDS 12-4pm and  5-9pm FOR $20 (each session) \n– Antique Tractor Displays\n– New Tractor and Farm Equipment Display\n– Emerson Farms with daily pig racing\n– Wide Variety of Food Vendors\n– Livestock and Domestic Entries\n– Various Musical Acts throughout the week at our Family Picnic Area
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/knox-county-fair-8/
LOCATION:Knox County Fairgrounds\, Knoxville\, IL\, 61448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fairs & Festivals
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SUMMARY:Mercer County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Junior Swine Show 9:00 a.m.\nJunior Goat Show 11:00 a.m.\nCarnival Rides 1:00 p.m.\nWristband Day ($20/person wristband) 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.\nMercer County Baby Contest 1:00 p.m.\nDecorated Diaper Contest follows baby contest\nBaby Crawl follows baby contest\nTalent Contest 2:00 p.m.\nTwo Blondes 6:00 p.m.\nDemolition Derby 6:30 p.m. \nThe Merchants’ Building is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. \nCheck-in occurs on Tuesday in Pumpkin House and judging occurs on Wednesday in Floral Hall. \nPumpkin House is open 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. \nFloral Hall is open from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/mercer-county-fair-10/
LOCATION:Mercer County Fairgrounds\, Aledo\, IL\, 61231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fairs & Festivals
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SUMMARY:Warren County Fair
DESCRIPTION:5:30pm – 25th Annual Warren County Fair Queen Pageant at the Roseville Eldridge Park
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/warren-county-fair-12/
LOCATION:Warren County Fairgrounds\, 625 N Chamberlain Street\, Roseville\, IL\, 61473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fairs & Festivals
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SUMMARY:Abingdon Road Knights Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the 17th annual car show on July 14th at the Abingdon American Legion. Registration will be 8:00am to noon
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/abingdon-road-knights-car-show-2/
LOCATION:Abingdon American Legion\, Abingdon\, IL\, 61410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Abingdon City Wide Yard Sales
DESCRIPTION:Abingdon City Wide Yard Sales\nSponsored by the Abingdon Area Chamber of Commerce\nSaturday\, July 14th — 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.\nTo be held Rain or Shine \nThe Abingdon Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the Abingdon City Wide Yard Sales\, Saturday\, July 14th. The Chamber will be holding its Annual City Wide Yard Sales at individual locations throughout the City on Saturday\, July 14th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (or later depending on the individual). \nIndividuals interested in hosting a yard/garage sale will be asked to do so at their own location. Area advertising will be provided by the Chamber. \nAll individuals and groups are urged to participate in yet another great community event. Anyone having any questions\, please contact Bunny Dalton at 337-5232 or Jim Davis at 462-3727. The Chamber is not responsible for any accidents\, injuries nor incidents.
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/abingdon-city-wide-yard-sales/
LOCATION:Various Abingdon locations\, Abingdon\, IL\, 61410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Day
DESCRIPTION:Do you have what it takes to survive in the outdoors?  Learn basic survival skills from our Naturalist\, Darla Krejci.  Activities will include building a fire\, finding water\, building a shelter\, and learning basic first aid.  Then enjoy s’mores\, by the fire you helped create. \n 
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/wilderness-day/
LOCATION:Lakeside Recreation Facility\, Galesburg\, IL\, 61401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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CREATED:20180620T185410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180620T185410Z
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SUMMARY:Schuyler’s Last Ride
DESCRIPTION:10th annual memorial ride in honor of Sgt Schuyler Patch of Kewanee.  Cars\, trucks and bikes welcome! By donation! Dinner\, bands and raffles after the ride at the Kewanee Flemish American Club.
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/schuylers-last-ride/
LOCATION:Flemish American Club\, 313 N. Burr Blvd.\, Kewanee\, IL\, 61443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180714T160000
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SUMMARY:We Love Luaus!
DESCRIPTION:Make your own beach tote\, visit our beach shot photo spot\, have a sweet treat\, crafts and games galore! Members $1.00 Non-members $2.00 + regular admission.
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/we-love-luaus/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kate%20Budde":MAILTO:programs@discoverydepot.org
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SUMMARY:First Christian Church Corn Boil
DESCRIPTION:Corn\, BBQ\, dessert\, and a drink \nAdults:       $7\nChildren:   $4 \nHandicap accessible\nCarry-out available
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/first-christian-church-corn-boil/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, Knoxville\, 201 South Broad\, Knoxville\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Galesburg Elks Lodge#894 Scholarship fundraiser dance
DESCRIPTION:Dance featuring Bits and Pieces\, Food by Smokin Willies\, raffles\, silent auction\, and fun. A parking lot party. Bring a chair to enjoy the music. July 14th 6pm-9pm
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/galesburg-elks-lodge894-scholarship-fundraiser-dance/
LOCATION:Galesburg Elks #894\, 1640 N Henderson St\, Galesburg\, IL\, 61401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180714T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180714T230000
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SUMMARY:Free movie under the stars: Coco
DESCRIPTION:IHMVCU is partnering with the City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation Department to host two free movies in the park this summer. The movies are free and open to the public.  Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs. IHMVCU will provide popcorn and glow sticks. \nWhen: Fri.\, June 29\, dusk\nWhere: Lake Storey Park near the Pavilion\, 1572 Machen Drive\nWhat: A movie in the park featuring Black Panther\nWho: Open to the public\nPrice: Free \nWhen: Sat.\, July 14\, 8:30 p.m.\nWhere: Lakeside Splashzone Water Park\, 1033 S. Lake Storey Rd.\nWhat: A movie in the park featuring Coco\nWho: Open to the public\nPrice: Free
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/free-movie-under-the-stars-coco/
LOCATION:Lakeside Splashzone Water Park\, 1033 S Lake Storey Rd\, Galesburg\, IL\, 61401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180716
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SUMMARY:Warren County Fair
DESCRIPTION:1:00 p.m. • In Horse Arena\nSenior Division: 1st Place $200 • 2nd Place $100 • 3rd Place $60\nJunior Division: 1st Place $60\nEntry Fee: $60.00 Per Team \nTRACTOR PULL: 1:00 p.m
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/warren-county-fair-13/
LOCATION:Warren County Fairgrounds\, 625 N Chamberlain Street\, Roseville\, IL\, 61473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fairs & Festivals
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T155557
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SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
DESCRIPTION:Prairie Players Civic Theatre is taking Shakespeare outside. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is the first production to be performed in a pageant wagon on the theatre’s newly opened back patio. \n“This show is all about summer vacation\,” says Director Betsy Hippely. “You’ve got your backyard patio\, your comfy lawn chair\, your special cocktail concoction\, sunset over the city\, and a wacky 16th century vaudeville show to entertain you. What’s not to like?” \nPerformances will be at 160 South Seminary Street\, Galesburg\, on Fridays and Saturdays\, July 13\, 14\, 20\, and 21 beginning at 8 p.m. on the theatre’s back patio. The audience is asked to bring lawn chairs to the production. Performances will be moved indoors in case of inclement weather. \nPerformances on Sunday\, July 15 and 22\, will be at 2 p.m. in the theatre. \nHippely says that Shakespeare (abridged) is a “Nothing-is-sacred take on the Shakespearean canon” as four actors weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies\, histories\, and tragedies (37 in all) in about 90 minutes. \nThe production is a challenging one for the four actors. “They’ve all had to develop\, in addition to their basic actor-in-the-company role\, nine to 12 other characters\, many of whom have only one or two lines to build on\,” says Hippely. “ And then there’s the physical comedy required of each role—voices\, walks\, tricks and bits—not to mention timing. Talk about layers!” \nActor Cameron Line says the biggest challenge is to do justice to the world’s most famous and influential plays while being funny. “Preparing for this show has involved studying iambic pentameter and watching Mel Brooks movies. It’s reverential and uproarious at the same time.” \nIn addition to Line\, rounding out the cast of four are Michael Buebe\, Luke Lawson\, and Joey Lucero. \nHippely says that both the actors and crew have been on a steep learning curve with Prairie Players’ first outdoor venture at the theatre. There are a lot of distractions (weather\, moving props and lights indoors and out nightly\, street and train noise) that are unique to an outdoor venue. \nAnother unique element is the pageant wagon\, which is being provided courtesy of Knox College. The wagon’s base is from a 6-by-10-foot grain wagon\, with a large box on top that folds out into a 7-by-20-foot performance space. “The wagon is a joy\,” says Hippely. “It affords a surprising amount of versatility for levels and entrances; it’s got a great rustic look\, enhancing the freestyle mode of the show\, and it gives us a unique venue that works as well in a park or on a city street as it does here in our own backyard.” \nThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is made possible through the support by Blick Art Materials. \n(Photo\, left to right: Cameron Line\, Michael Buebe\, Joey Lucero. In front\, Luke Lawson.)
URL:https://www.wgil.com/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespears-abridged-2/2018-07-15/
LOCATION:Prairie Players Civic Theatre\, 160 S Seminary Street\, Galesburg\, IL\, 61401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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