Aug 01 Saturday
Join the Fort Madison Historic Preservation Presents: Downtown Fort Madison Through the Ages on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Join us for the second year of a tour with different locations and the history of downtown. We will kick off the tour at the Moose Lodge at 624 Avenue G. (Join the Moose Lodge for their annual Shrimp Boil before the tour!)Tickets are $15.00 each and include a booklet of the tour. Tickets can be purchased online at: https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/2268/campaign/9249. Reservations can also be made with Laura Liegois at City of Fort Madison at 319-372-7700, etc. 203 or citymanager@fort Madison-ia.comDinner at the Moose Lodge for their Annual Shrimp Boil:
Our gracious host, the Moose Lodge, is serving its annual Shrimp Boil beginning at 5:00 p.m. Cost: $25 per personFor Shrimp Boil reservations, contact: Greg Smith319-470-4071
Join the Fort Madison Historic Preservation Commission and travel back in time as you explore the history of downtown Fort Madison through historic photographs, fascinating stories, and the architecture that has shaped our community for generations. This guided walking tour will take you along Avenue G, Avenue H, and 7th Street, highlighting the people, businesses, and buildings that made downtown the heart of Fort Madison.
The tour will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 6:00 pm with the starting location at the Moose Lodge, 624 Avenue G. Tickets for the tour are $15.00 per person and include a booklet of the buildings highlighted on the tour. Reservations can be made with Laura Liegois at 319-372-7700, ext. 203, or citymanager@fortmadison-ia.com. Online ticket sales and more information on the tour are available at www.fortmadison-ia.com.
Our host site, the Moose Lodge, is hosting its annual Shrimp Boil on August 1st. Dinner starts at 5:00 pm, and tickets are $25.00 each. If you would like to join in on the Moose Lodge’s Shrimp Boil, tickets can be purchased from Greg Smith at 319-470-4071.
Aug 02 Sunday
Illinois Extension is excited to announce that CPR in Schools Training Kits are now available for community partners, schools, and organizations to borrow—thanks to the generous support of the American Heart Association. These kits provide an accessible, hands‑on way to teach life‑saving skills across Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren counties.
“CPR is a vital skill that everyone should know, and providing this training throughout Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren counties will help more people be prepared to act when it matters most.” Said Tara Heath, Extension County Director.
Each kit includes video‑led instruction and materials to train 10–20 participants in approximately 45–60 minutes, making it easy for anyone to coordinate a session—no prior CPR experience required.
Kits are available at all local Extension offices (Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren Counties) and can be requested online at go.illinois.edu/CPR . A one‑week notice is requested for pickup, and with two weeks’ advance notice, additional kits can be delivered to an office location if needed. Borrowers will be asked to complete a brief demographic sheet so Illinois Extension can report community impact.
Questions may be directed to Shelby Carlson, Youth Development Educator, via email, srcarls2@illinois.edu.
These CPR kits offer a simple, effective way for local groups to build confidence, preparedness, and stronger, safer communities.
Aug 03 Monday
Aug 04 Tuesday
Join us for Macomb's 4th Annual National Night Out, an event dedicated to strengthening community and law enforcement relationships.
Meet police officers
Visit community resource tables
Listen to live DJ - Play in foam party and water feature
Explore emergency vehicles
Eat at Sandra’s food truck
Listen to a live DJ
Play in the foam party and water feature!
Aug 05 Wednesday
Aug 06 Thursday
Curious about throwing on the wheel and looking for a fun introduction to clay? This four-week mini-course will focus on the basic skills needed to create simple and sweet bowls and cups! Our focus during this program will center around the process of throwing, shaping, and trimming pots on a pottery wheel, while also exploring basic surface decoration and glazing techniques. Satisfy your curiosity and join this relaxing course geared towards students of all skill levels! Join us and learn to create in a fun and supportive environment! Course fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings, and weekly open studio hours.
Day: Thursday, August 6, 13, 20, 27Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pmLocation: MPD Ceramics Studio located at 1406 N. Randolph in Macomb, IL. Studio entrance parking is located at the back of the building.Deadline to register: August 5th
Session Fee: $68.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $90.00 for Non-ResidentsTo register, visit Tinyurl.com/MPDregister, call 309-833-4562 or stop by the park office to register in person!
Aug 07 Friday