Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
2019-09-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rushville City Cemetery, South Liberty St., Rushville, IL, 62681, United States
The American Veterans traveling tribute VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL
This 80% replica of the Vietnam Wall is 360 feet long and includes every name found on the permanent wall in Washington D.C.
Open 24 hours a day beginning Thursday @noon and closes Sunday @ 3 p.m.
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Join us for the OPENING CEREMONY Thursday, Sept. 19th 6 p.m.
POW/MIA WREATH LAYING CEREMONY Friday, Sept. 20th 6 p.m.
FIRST RESPONDERS (police, fire, rescue) WREATH LAYING Saturday, Sept. 21st 3 p.m.
CLOSING CEREMONY Sunday, Sept. 22nd 2 p.m.
Rushville City Cemetery South Liberty St. Rushville, Illinois (next to the Veterans Memorial)
More information can be found at www.smilesday.org or on the Smiles Day Facebook page

Boomers and Beyond
2019-09-20
Festival will include live music, car cruise, educational programs, and much more. Tours of retirement homes.
Schedule will be posted soon.
Events downtown Macomb and other locations in Macomb

Movie in the Park
2019-09-20 20:30 - 23:00 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

INDUSTRY ALL TOWN YARD SALE
2019-09-21
Multiple yard sales in Industry IL

Fallen Soldiers 5K Walk/Run
2019-09-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Western Hall
The Fallen Soldiers 5K is a fundraising event for the WIU Fallen Soldiers Scholarship Fund that supports veterans and service members currently enrolled at Western.

Walk to End Alzheimer's
2019-09-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Hundreds of Macomb residents will join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The funds raised support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Contact:
Cheri Robertson
217.641.0141
crobertson@alz.org

Lodge and Libations
2019-09-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Horn Field Campus, 985 China Road , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Lodge and Libations is sponsored by the WIU Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration, Hospitality Management and Horn Field Campus. This year’s event will celebrate new and ongoing partnerships with community agencies, donors, alumni, other WIU departments, and with the communities in the region.
Admission to Lodge and Libations is $10 per person and $5 for WIU students and youth, which includes light refreshments refreshments and a cash bar. Online registration is available until Monday, Sept. 17 at bit.ly/LodgeLib.

Friends of the Library BOOK SALE
2019-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Macomb Public Library Annex, 109 E. Jefferson St., Macomb, 61455, United States
In conjunction with Dickens on the Square, this book sale will feature good conditioned Non Fiction Books (history, wellness, religion, cook books, etc), children & youth books, Media (DVDs, CDs, books on tape) and table top books. The sale is held in the Library Annex, 109 E. Jefferson St. Macomb, IL from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Proceeds are reinvested in the Library.

Out of Darkness Walk
2019-09-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Macomb City Hall
Walk Date: 09/28/2019
Walk Location: Macomb City Hall – Macomb, IL
Check-in/Registration Time: 9:00 am
Walk Begins: 10:00 am
Walk Ends: 11:00 am
For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Susan Denecke
Contact Phone: 309-836-1582
Contact Email: susandenecke12@gmail.com
Online registration closes at noon (local time) the Friday before the walk. However, anyone who would like to participate can register in person at the walk from the time check-in begins until the walk starts. Registration is free and open to the public. Walk donations are accepted until December 31st.
Welcome to the Out of the Darkness Macomb/McDonough County Walk
When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.
Thanks to Walkers and Donors like you, AFSP has been able to set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20% by 2025.

Help Spread the Word!

Power of the Purse
2019-09-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Spoon River Macomb Community Outreach Center, 2500 East Jackson, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Fundraiser for McDonough County United Way
Enjoy a “girls night out” and shop!

Mussels, Moonshine & Music
2019-09-29 13:30 - 16:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Mussels, Moonshine, and Music: Mississippi Valley Migrant Life in the Early Twentieth Century with Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, Dennis Strounghmatt. Join us for a voyage to discover the work of the river-based mussel shellers, moonshiners, and musicians that worked across Illinois in the late 19th century and early 20th century. This performance and presentation uses artifacts, photos, oral histories and fiddle music. Sunday, September 29; doors open and pie served at 1:30, program at 2:00 pm
Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street Macomb, IL 61455 309.837.2750 info@wimuseum.org

Samantha Haring “Persistent Spaces” Reception
2019-10-01 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The University Art Gallery will host a reception for Samantha Haring “Persistent Spaces” on Tuesday, October 1, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. The artist will speak about their work at 5:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition will be on view October 1 – November 1, 2019. Admission is free and open to the public.

Citizens Bank Community & Senior’s Day
2019-10-03 08:30 - 10:30 | Citizens Bank Downtown Macomb
Local health and community service providers offer goods and services – many of which are free – to all ages.

WIU Homecoming
2019-10-04 - 2019-10-05 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
2019 Tentative Schedule

Friday, September 27, 2019

Paint the Paws

Friday, October 4, 2019

2 p.m. Reunion registration starts; it continues throughout the weekend. Registration will take place at the Alumni House.
2 p.m. Chown Golf Learning Center Dedication (New Harry Mussatto Golf Course Club House)
5-9 p.m. All-Alumni Social, Alumni House (Complimentary food, beer, wine and soda; cash bar available)

Saturday, October 5, 2019

7-7:45 a.m. Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround Registration, Alumni House
8 a.m. Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround: 5K Run/1.5 mile walk
8:30 a.m. Reunion Recognition Brunch & Social, Alumni House
9:30 a.m. All-Alumni Breakfast, Alumni House (Complimentary coffee and donuts)
10:30 a.m. Homecoming Parade
Noon-3 p.m. Alumni Cookout at “The Right Place” tent – in Q LOT (Menu: Hot dogs, cheese burgers and hamburgers, veggie burgers, potato chips, bottled water, canned soda and coffee.)
3 p.m. Leathernecks Football Game vs. TBA – Hanson Field
Tickets will not be mailed. The Homecoming football ticket sales are final. Therefore, all tickets purchased through the WIU Alumni Association are non-refundable.

Smiley Family Farm
2019-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Smiley’s Family Farm, 14600 N 350th Rd, Industry, IL
Smiley’s Family Farm & Pumpkin Patch, located just outside the lovely village of Industry, IL, have 15 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and squashes. They plant over 7-thousand pumpkin seeds, so there’s A LOT of pumpkins for sale; A LOT! They also have pie pumpkins for baking, tractor pulled hay-rack rides, fresh eggs from their very own hens, and a farmer’s market with different varieties of fresh vegetables. The Smiley’s also take reservations for group and school tours. And if that’s not enough, Smiley’s Family Farm are registered breeders of Myotonic Goats, more commonly know as “Fainting Goats,” which are from a long line of champions and make excellent 4-H or FFA projects and, of course, pets. Did we mention they also have Llamas? So don’t miss the fun at Smiley’s Family Farm!
PHONE
(309) 333-4522
ADDRESS
Smiley’s Family Farm – 14600 N 350th Rd., Industry, IL
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/smileysfamilyfarm/
Saturday 10-4 p.m.
Sunday 12-4 p.m.

WIU Homecoming Parade
2019-10-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Macomb Downtown Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Many activities planned week of Sept. 27-Oct. 5
Parade route from Macomb downtown to the WIU Campus

Fall Ceramics Family Workshop
2019-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

WIU Leathernecks vs. Missouri State
2019-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Hanson Field, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 5, 2019

3 pm

Location
WIU Campus: Hanson Field

Fees/Admission
Visit goleathernecks.com for ticket information.

Website
http://www.goleathernecks.com

Description
WIU Leathernecks vs. Missouri State

Bushnell Haunted House
2019-10-11 19:00 - 22:00
Prepare to be SCARED
Proceeds benefit Boy Scouts

Charity Wins 2019 Softball Tournament
2019-10-12 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
October 12 • Veterans Park
👥 Get a team of 9-12 people
✅ Pick a local charity
💵 $200 registration per team
Your team wins–your charity wins!

CENTURY 21 Purdum-Epperson, Inc. Annual Fall Open House Weekend
2019-10-12 | Macomb

Fall Colors Nature Hike
2019-10-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
As the breezes become a little brisk and the days begin to shorten, nature begins the process of preparing for the cold winter months ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy nature and the magnificent colors of autumn throughout the park. We will meet at the visitor center at 10:00 a.m. and hike 1-2 miles on moderate terrain.

Moonlight Meander
2019-10-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Celebrate the beginning of Autumn

Colchester Area Relief Effort Open House
2019-10-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Colchester Area Relief Effort, 108 E. Market Street, Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Illinois Bats: Facts and Myths
2019-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Join us at Argyle Lake as we learn about our only true flying mammal….BATS!!! Local educator and outdoor enthusiast, Mary McMahon 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 Pioneer shelter for this program (2nd left after entering the park, just past dump station).

Zombie Apocalypse
2019-10-19
The Zombie Apocalypse is hitting Macomb…Again! The annual Zombie 5K winds through Macomb from Horn Field Campus to Chandler Park with some scary sights and fun entertainment along the way. Participants are encouraged to get into character by “zombify” themselves. Run for your life or walk at a “dead” pace. Post-race party in Chandler Park.

Bake Sale
2019-10-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Colchester Dollar General

Moon Over Macomb
2019-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Macomb Downtown Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Join us for Moon Over Macomb in Downtown Macomb. There will be a Halloween Costume Parade, lots of kids activities, Farmers Market, Horse Drawn Trolley rides, and much more!

Haunted Museum Tours
2019-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Prepare to be scared (just a little) and learn about history!

Fall Lakeview Nature Workshop
2019-10-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
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