May 25 Saturday
The Macomb Fraternal Order of Police is holding its 45th annual Scott Jennings Fishing Contest on May 25th at Spring Lake. Prizes will be awarded to all children that sign up. Awards will be given to the top ten in each age group with the most weight caught. The child with the largest fish will get a special prize. The Scott Jennings Sportsmanship Trophy and plaque will be up for grabs.
Registration will begin at 9:00 AM. Fishing will be from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM.
The Annual Bentonsport Flea Market and Craft Show is May 25 and 26, from 10am to 5pm. Located in beautiful Van Buren County, the Bentonsport Historic District is set next to an iron truss bridge across the Des Moines River, and accented with 1840s buildings, a large rose garden and artesian shops. Enjoy many product and food vendors while being entertained by musicians and the clip-clop of horses pulling a covered wagon. Bentonsport Historic District is between Keosauqua and Bonaparte on Highway J-40.
Come and spend a few hours outdoors helping the Friends of Argyle and park staff remove nonnative plants from the woods at Argyle Lake State Park. Litter collecting is an option for younger volunteers. Tools and gloves will be provided or bring your own. Meet at the park visitor center for supplies. For more information or to register as a volunteer for this event, call the park visitor center at (309)776-3422.
May 27 Monday
Our mission is to educate, inspire and develop a community of fiber artists in the Macomb area, to nurture and empower both novice and skilled fiber artists, & enrich the community by fostering opportunities to experience, learn, and earn.
Located on the beautiful prairie of the Forgottonia area of Illinois, we meet at the First Presbyterian Church of Macomb (400 East Carroll St).
We welcome all fiber enthusiasts. Our members have varied interests including knitting, weaving, crocheting,felting, spinning, quilting, rug hooking, embroidery, tatting, raising fiber animals…Join us!
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
For over 50 years, the St. Paul’s Women’s Guild has been hosting a rummage sale. This year, the Rummage Sale will take place on Friday, May 31st from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, June 1st from 9 am to 12 noon. Besides finding a large selection of clothes and shoes, shoppers can browse the table displays for cooking and dining items, home décor, toys, books, furniture, and more. There will also be a browse and shop section of individually priced, higher end items. Saturday is Bargain Day when shoppers can fill a plastic grocery bag for $3, a medium tote for $4, a large tote for $5 or an extra-large tote for $6. Samples of what constitutes these bag sizes will be on display. All large items that do not fit in a bag will be half-price.
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
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