Events Calendar

The start of the academic year is a time to reflect, celebrate, and look together toward a new year of continued evolution and opportunity. I invite everyone to join our University Assembly, where I look forward to outlining our shared vision, updates, and priorities. Provost and Academic Vice President Mark Mossman, Vice President for Finance and Administration Ketra Roselieb, and Vice President for Student Success Justin Schuch will also share updates and progress on university initiatives.

You're invited to our next Lunch ala Art at the Fort Madison Area Arts Association!
Enjoy a creative midday break surrounded by art, conversation, and community. This monthly event offers an inspiring presentation or featured artist alongside the option to enjoy a delicious lunch in the gallery.

Lunch is optional—but the experience is priceless!

Lunch is included with registration, but purchasing a lunch is not required to attend the artist's gallery talk

Abingdon, Illinois, Farmers Market supports the local economy and the farm-to-table movement in Central Illinois. Est. 2025

THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND!
Gather your favorite gal pals and join us for a night of laughs, nostalgia, cheesecake, and friendly competition at our Golden Girls Trivia Night!

Teams of 4
$80 per team
August 21, 2026
Doors Open at 5:30 p, -Trivia begins at 6 pm

Frericks Gardens & Coffee House.
Test your knowledge of everyone's favorite ladies from Miami while competing for Golden Girls-themed prizes and PLANTS!

Cheesecake
Costume Contest
Specialty Drinks Available for Purchase
Plant Prizes
Trivia Champions Crowned

Space is limited, and this event is expected to fill quickly.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

So grab your Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia and get ready for a golden evening of fun!

Nothing says summer like roasting marshmallows over a campfire! Join Naturalist Shania on Friday, August 21, from 6:30–7:30 PM at the Big Hollow Campground Playground for a relaxing evening of campfire fun. Grab a s'more, enjoy a freshly made pie iron pizza, and spend time with family and friends around the fire.

Campfire treats and refreshments will be available for purchase:
S'mores – $2
Pie Iron Pizza – $4
Popsicles – $1
Bottled Water – $1

Decade of Decadence is the Ultimate 80’s Rock Party! A Live Concert event playing the biggest and best anthems of the 80s era of Arena Rock and Hair Bands! Non-stop entertainment and a show that takes you right back to the glory days with some of the most popular songs ever written!
Don’t miss it! Get your tickets now.

Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: Doors @ 7 pm. Show @ 8 pm
Tickets: Advanced $9 + online fees

Gretchen WON The Masked Singer Season 13 in May 2025 as "Pearl".
2025 was the 20th anniversary of Gretchen winning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year.

She is re-recording her Here For The Party album with special guest duets to be released in 2026.

Recently starred as the Tour Manager on the new CBS series THE ROAD, produced by Taylor Sheridan, Blake Shelton, and Keith Urban. As "tour manager," Gretchen provided support and guidance to the emerging musicians while they made their way across America, ensuring the tour's success while sharing her own expertise and experiences on the road as a touring artist.

Support a great cause while enjoying a fun day on the golf course! The Hamilton-Walters Marine Corps League invites Chamber members to sponsor and/or register a team for the Toys for Tots Golf Tournament. Spend the day enjoying friendly competition, great food, cold drinks, and plenty of laughs, all while helping provide toys for local children during the holiday season. Every sponsorship and team registration makes a difference. Gather your foursome, join us on the course, and help make this year's tournament a success for Toys for Tots!
Sign up/breakfast provided by The Broadway at 7 am. Four-person best-shot format. Entry fee is $300 per team. We will have hole games, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing. Dinner and awards ceremony will follow play. All proceeds go to Toys for Tots.

Please contact us if interested in getting into a team, a sponsorship, or both.
We have 3 levels of sponsorships available.
Silver -$50. Gets you a small sign on the banner.
Gold- $100 hole sponsorship and small sign on banner.
Corporate $750. Big name on sign and pays for your team to play. $500 without a team.

Finally, we are going to have a tournament within a tournament! Introducing the Toys for Tots traveling trophy sponsored by Golden Eagle.
How this will work:
- Any business that gets a team in and does any level of sponsorship will be entered.
- Winning business will get to display the trophy proudly for the year.
- Be sure to mark on your sheet which business is sponsoring you.

Our 6th market of the season is here! Hot food this week will be from Little Pallet Farmhouse, and music by Tex Carroll. Production is increasing every week. Our vendors love seeing you!

The Farmer’s Market is a true grower’s market. Products that are allowed for sale are directly grown, baked, or produced by the person who is setting up at the market. The market generally features for purchase fresh vegetables and fruits, meat, baked goods, flowers and plants, pumpkins, gourds, and more! Visitors can also enjoy live music on select Saturdays and free coffee at every market!