Events Calendar

Join us at Argyle Lake as we learn about our only true flying mammal... BATS!! We will dispel many myths about bats during this informative and entertaining presentation about these mysterious mammals. Participants will have the opportunity to listen to nearby bats feeding on flying insects using an echolocation detection device. Many informative handouts will be available.
Meet at the park's visitor center shelter for this program.
For more information, please call (309) 776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov

Many older adults experience fear of falling, often limiting their daily activities and independence. To support community members in building confidence and staying active, University of Illinois Extension is offering A Matter of Balance. Taught by popular Extension Health and Wellness Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley, this award-winning, evidence-based program is designed to help adults manage fall concerns and safely increase activity levels.
The free program will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 29 through October 22, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the YMCA Senior Center of McDonough County, 400 E. Calhoun St., Macomb.

A Matter of Balance uses practical strategies, gentle exercises, and supportive group discussion to help participants view falls as controllable, make simple changes to improve safety at home, and build strength, balance, and flexibility. The program is ideal for adults 60 and older, as well as anyone looking to improve stability, mobility, and peace of mind.

Registration is required by phone. Space is limited. Call 309‑837‑5733 to reserve your spot.

Open Now Saturdays 9:00 am- 12:00pm for shopping and youth Equipment drop off

The world of media production is evolving rapidly. In his last talk, Dr. Vogel introduced us to some of the many ways media has changed over the years. In this talk, he’ll continue exploring how media coverage is influenced and regulated—and how dramatically the way we receive news can differ from person to person.

Does your media stream look the same as your neighbor’s? How do those differences shape the way we see the world?

We’d love to have you join us for this thought-provoking Part Two as Dr. Vogel takes us deeper into the changing world of media!

Please note that this event will be a lecture format with questions at the end, rather than a round table discussion like Part One.

Our speaker series is free and open to the public!

Come build with LEGO blocks to your heart's content. Open to kids of all ages; kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Virtual Program over Zoom

Join our next Lunch & Learn for a presentation by Mark DuBois of Central Illinois Insects! Titled Unusual, Obscure, and Preposterous Insects, you're in for a fantastic lunch hour exploring the world of our native insects!

​Register below, and we will send you the Zoom link.

The Quincy Museum invites you to the
30th Annual Folklife Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m
​This beloved community tradition celebrates the rich history, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage of our region through a full day of hands-on experiences, live demonstrations, traditional arts, music, and family-friendly activities.
From blacksmithing and woodworking to fiber arts, pottery, and other time-honored trades, guests can watch skilled makers at work, learn about traditional techniques, and purchase one-of-a-kind handcrafted items directly from the artists.
​Returning to Folklife this year is the 2nd Annual Tug of War Showdown, where teams will face off in an exciting bracket-style competition to determine who has the strength and determination to claim victory. The winning team will take home the coveted championship trophy, earn year-long bragging rights, and cement their place in history.

Join PLC's Conservation Book Club as we read The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl. Follow the creatures and plants in Margaret's backyard over the course of a year! With beautiful illustrations throughout. 

Register below:

$5 per lesson or $15 bundle 

Join us for a guided, 4-part book discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Robin Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Her book explores reciprocal relationships between humans and the land. Robin weaves storytelling and environmental knowledge throughout this poetic read. We will discuss lessons from the book as well as expand on scientific concepts such as prairies. There will be assigned reading sections for each meeting. You are invited to attend all or just a few lessons.

​Register and pay below:

Return to Macomb, IL, to Celebrate the Annual WIU Homecoming

Friday October 23rd:
- Spencer Student Recreation Center - open 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. ($7 day pass)
- Reunion check-in starts; it continues throughout the weekend. Registration will take place at the Alumni House.
- 2 p.m. - Campus Tour starting at Admissions Office in Sherman Hall
- 5-9 p.m. All-Alumni Social, Alumni House (Complimentary food, beer, wine, and soda; cash bar available)