May 29 Wednesday
Attendees are invited to learn, listen, and ask questions as WIC & CACFP Director Christine O'Brien and Center Director Lisa Nafziger talk about the nutrition programs available through Community Action. These include WIC, CACFP, and the Food Pantry.
Attendees can learn who can qualify, how to sign up, what is provided through the programs, and more.
The presentation will begin at 9 AM at Burlington Public Library in the large meeting room near the main entrance.
For more information visit: caofseia.org
May 30 Thursday
The Jefferson Street Farmers Market will be starting Thursday May 23, running through May to September. Local produce, baked goods, canned goods, plants, regional crafts, and live entertainment is offered.
They will hold a special event week where people can compete in challenges
The Schuyler Performing Arts Council (SchuyPAC) is pleased to announce a special performance by world-renowned organist Richard Hills. This performance will take place at the RIHS Performing Arts Center on the Bartlow Organ May 30, 2024, at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are currently available for $25. Ticket reservations are highly encouraged.
SchuyPAC is proud to present this special performance and dedication of the Bill Bartlow organ located permanently in the RIHS Performing Arts Center. The Wurlitzer Organ was originally located in the Orpheum Theater in Quincy, Illinois. It was later moved to the home of Bill Bartlow and has been featured in Illinois Stories. SchuyPAC is honored to dedicatethe organ and this performance to the Bartlow family and especially to Bill who cared for the unique instrument so well.
Richard Hills (b. 1980) is widely acknowledged as one of the very few musicians to have bridged and mastered the divide between the classical and theatre organ worlds. His many recording credits include, most recently, a disc of British music made on the magnificent dual-purpose Compton organ of Southampton's Guildhall, which earned a five-star review in Choir and Organ magazine.
Richard is a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists and a strong supporter of the work of the UK’s Cinema Organ Society, to whom he serves as Musical Adviser. We would like to thank our Gold Sponsor Nancy Jorgensen and the Bartlow family and our Silver Sponsors Moreland & Devitt Pharmacy and Rushville State Bank.
Concert will take place May 30, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at https://thehubart.com/music-resources/
May 31 Friday
All aboard our 6-passenger emission-free electric cruiser for a captivating 105-minute guided local history tour through the iconic Purington-paver brick streets, and alongside some of the 104 miles of train tracks, of Historic Galesburg.
Come discover the vibrant arts scene, stunning architecture, sizzling restaurants, rich history, and strong community culture that makes this little-known Western Illinois town one of America’s best-kept secrets!
Interfaith Alliance of Macomb will host the unveiling of Macomb’s newest & most unique mural Friday ,May 31 at 5:30. Artist Emily Roberts’ recycled plastic bottle caps mural, Be Kind to All, will be hung in the 100th block of W Washington Street. Mayor Inman, Byron ODeen are among the speakers at the event with music provided by the father/daughter Hardings.
For more info information contact Janice RockwellRockwell@macomb.com
There will be an unveiling celebration of Macomb's Bottle Cap Mural titled "Be Kind To All" created by Emily Roberts. The event is on May 31st from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. This even is free and open to the public
Jun 01 Saturday
The Macomb Farmers Market returns to Historic Downtown Macomb’s Chandler Park each Saturday morning, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon, starting on Saturday, May 4 through October 19. Now in its 49th year, the Market’s vendors offer an array of fresh produce, baked goods, honey & jams, meats, Amish goods, fresh flowers, hand-crafted items, and much more — all sold to you by the people who produced them.
The Quincy Farmers Market will be starting May 18, Saturday and will be running every week from May until October. The Farmers Market will be held at Washington park.
The Farmers Market will have a variety of local goods and services.
The Galesburg Farmers' Market will be starting May 18, 2024.
The Farmers' Market will be near the corner of Simmons and Seminary every Saturday from 8-12, May through September
The market will have local goods like fruits and vegetables, meat and eggs, honey, baked good and prepared foods, handmade crafts and jewelry, and more.
All aboard our 6-passenger emission-free electric cruiser for a captivating 105-minute guided history tour through the iconic Purington-paver brick streets, and alongside some of the 104 miles of train tracks, of Historic Galesburg.
Discover the vibrant arts scene, stunning architecture, sizzling restaurants, rich history, and strong community culture that makes this little-known Western Illinois town one of America’s best-kept secrets!
We also bring some of Galesburg's unsung heroes to life, including women, African-American, and Mexican-American residents whose stories have too long been relegated to the shadows.
Points of interest include: 1. George Washington Gale's Home (Founder of Galesburg & Knox College) 2. Knox College- The Galesburg Colony Underground Railroad Freedom Center & the site of the 5th Lincoln/Douglas Debate. 3. Hope Cemetery 4. The Box Car Family Community Sites 5. The Chambers Street District, including The Silas Willard Mansion aka "The Great House." 6. Instagrammable City Murals & Statues, and much more!
Perfect for locals with out-of-town guests, solo business travelers, traveling couples passing through town, executives with clients in town, and local school groups with students ages 10+ looking for adventurous things to do in Galesburg!
What to expect: The tour picks up & drops off in Downtown Galesburg in the parking lot next to the Galesburg Antiques Mall (140 S. Prairie St), so feel free to grab a bite to eat at one of Galesburg's many fine restaurants before or after your tour.
*We cross 3 sets of train tracks on this tour. Please note that crossing and stopped trains may delay our tour by up to 15 minutes.