MDH L.I.F.E. Courses
2018-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Multiple Locations

Kids Standing for Kids
2018-04-05 12:15 - 17:00 | Macomb High School
“Kids Standing for Kids” gives high school students the opportunity to honor abused and neglected children. This is the same ceremony presented at City Hall. (There will be blue and silver pinwheels lining the driveways to the school.)

Performing Arts Society- WIU Gala
2018-04-07 | WIU Grand Ballroom, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL, United States
More details to come!

Gardener's Day
2018-04-07 08:30 - 14:30 | Spoon River Macomb Community Outreach Center, 2500 East Jackson, Macomb, 61455, United States

Adventures in Clay: Inspired by Nature
2018-04-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Let nature be your muse and embrace the start of spring through clay! This 5 week course will employ handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques to make functional wares for the home and sculptural works for your favorite outdoor green space. Those works will capture a collaboration with nature across surface and form. Various surface designs techniques inspired ;by the natural world will also be demonstrated weekly. Class fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings, and weekly open studio hours.
Maximum of 15 participants Instructor: Natalie Shelly
Course fee for Macomb residents: $42.00
Registration ends March 23, 2018
For more details contact: ceramics@macombparks.com
To register online: http://macombparkdistrict.com/programs-registration/
Call: 309-833-4562 or stop by the park office to register in person!

Spring Wildflower Hikes
2018-04-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Spring Wildflower Hikes –
Saturdays, April 7 & 21, 2018 – 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 5 & 19, 2018 – 10 a.m.
Enjoy the first blooms of spring and the peace and serenity of nature on these morning nature hikes in the woods of Argyle. These 1-2 mile hikes will begin at the park visitor center. For more information, please call the park visitor center at (309)776-3422.
General Program Information:

Meet at the park visitor center for all hikes and programs unless otherwise indicated in above program descriptions.

All programs are free and open to the general public. Participation in any program involving the use of FOA equipment (skis, kayaks, paddleboards, etc.) will require participants to become a member of the Friends of Argyle organization. Annual membership fees are $10 per individual, $15 for a single parent family and $20 for a two parent family.

Please contact park staff with any special needs or concerns prior to the program date, so requested arrangements /accommodations can be made.

For more specific program information or to register for a program, please call the park visitor center at (309)776-3422 or email Hinchee@illinois.gov.

Koins for Kids
2018-04-07 10:00 - 14:00 | IL
Last year’s Koins for Kids collected more than $800 to help support day to day operating expenses of our CASA program. We need your help once again. Won’t you give a couple hours of your time to collect coins at Farm King or HyVee? We will be at these locations on April 7th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please call Vicki Duba at 309-544-0003 to reserve your time! Bring a friend or your grandchild. Have fun and help support CASA!

Ceramics Family Workshops
2018-04-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Winter Spring Ceramics Family Workshops
One Sunday Every Month
1:00-2:00 or 2:30-3:30
Only $5.00 per person
Workshop is open to all ages and all skill levels. We request that young children be accompanied by an adult that helps and participants.
Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited. To register call 309-833-4562 no later than the Friday before the workshop
Workshop located at Macomb Park District Ceramics Studio 1406 N. Randolph St.
For more details email ceramics@macomparks.com or visit us at macombparkdistrict.com
January7-Winter Mouse Puppet
February 4-Winter Wall Pocket
March 4-Spring Chicken Bell
April 8-Animal Succulent Pot
May 27-Nature Printed Vase

Chris Vallillo’s “OH, FREEDOM” Songs of the Civil Rights Movement “WORLD PREMIER”
2018-04-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Hainline Theatre, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
“OH, FREEDOM” TUE. APR. 10 HAINLINE THEATRE
SONGS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
WORLD PREMIER
Chris Vallillo brings his critically acclaimed CD to life along with the WIU CONCERT CHOIR. The Civil Rights Movement has been described as one of the greatest singing movements that this country has experienced. From “We Shall Overcome” to “This Little Light of Mine”, music played a vital role in that historic struggle both as an inspirational rallying point and as a way to spread the message of equality and justice.
“OH, FREEDOM” was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the civil rights movement. Chris and the WIU Concert Choir will perform pivotal songs from the music that inspired and sustained this landmark movement. Intermixed with the music, Vallillo presents first-hand accounts of the historic struggle and discusses the impact of music to our nation’s most important social cause.

When Patsy Met Hank
2018-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | West Central Illinois Arts Center, 25 E Side Square , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Save the Date

Run For CASA's Kids
2018-04-14 08:00 - 17:00 | The Old Dairy, 210 S Lafayette St, , Macomb, IL

Illinois Prairies: A Sense of Place
2018-04-17 19:00 | Colchester City Hall Community Room, Friendway Park
Illinois Bicentennial Program
April 17th at 7:00 p.m. at
Colchester City Hall
The Colchester Historical Society and Colchester District Library present:
Illinois Prairies-A Sense of Place
The program will include a viewing a 28 minute DVD–a documentary chronicling the birth of the prairies from the age of the massive ice flows 9,000 years ago to the present sea of Illinois corn. Following the DVD will be a discussion about the Prairie and its role in the history of the state.
Our speaker, Professor Charles Schweighauser, retired in 2002 from University of Illinois Springfield, where he taught English, Astronomy, Physics, and Environmental Studies. He has published works on James Joyce and Ralph Waldo Emerson. He resides in Pleasant Plains.

Macomb Kiwanis 69th Annual Pancake Day
2018-04-19 06:00 - 19:00 | American Legion, 221 E. Washington St., Macomb, 61455, United States
Macomb Kiwanis Club will host its 69th Annual Pancake Day on April 19th from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Macomb American Legion Post 6. Tickets are $5 at the door and children 5 and under are free.

The Perrys in Concert at The Mill
2018-04-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Historic Golden Windmill, 902 Prairie Mill Road, Golden, IL, 62339, United States
The Perrys will be performing a concert at The Historic Golden Windmill in Golden, IL. on April 20th, 2018 at 7:00pm At 6:30 pm, there will be an opening show featuring Steven Surratt. Everyone is invited and a free will love offering will be collected. Sandwiches and other concessions will be available. For more info contact Mike Martin 217-593-7455 or www.immanuelgolden.org

BeYOUtiful: Stepping out in fashion & faith
2018-04-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Spoon River Macomb Community Outreach Center, 2500 East Jackson, Macomb, 61455, United States

Baked Potato Bar & Pull Pork Sandwich Fundraiser
2018-04-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Colchester Lions Club, 207 S. Fulton St , Colchester, IL, United States

Lakeview Nature Workshops
2018-04-22 13:00 - 15:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Winter/Spring
Lakeview Nature Workshops
One Sunday every month
1:00-2:00 or 2:30-3:30 only $5.00 per person
Workshop is open to ages 9 and up and
all skill levels are welcome
all materials are included in workshop
Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited. To register call 309-833-4562 no later than the Friday before the workshop.
Workshop located at Lakeview Nature Center 10050 N. 1500th Rd.
For more details: email lnc@macombparks.com or visit us at macombparkdistrict.com
January 21-Hand Stitched Journal
February 18-Nature Printed Tote
March 18-Mini wooden barn quilt
April 22-Nature Sun Prints
May 6-Watercolor Nature Study

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St. Paul Saints Flapjack 5K
2018-04-28 07:30 - 10:00 | St. Paul Church, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
This spring, St. Paul’s Home and School Association is excited to welcome back their Flapjack 5K and Pancake Breakfast which will take place Saturday, April 28, 2018.
The Flapjack 5K (with 1 mile and a NEW .2 mile Slapjack Sprint) and Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 28th, 2018.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/576526599348093/ for event details or http://stpaulflapjack5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=7558 to register!

WIU Art Gallery Exhibition – BFA Jake Miller Exhibition
2018-05-01 09:00 - 2018-05-11 16:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Western Illinois University Art Gallery is proud to present the BFA Exhibition of Jake Miller. The exhibit will be in the downstairs gallery and will be open May 1st – May 11th.
A reception will be held on Tuesday, May 1st from 4:30pm-6:00pm.
The Western Illinois University Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm and Saturday from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Western Illinois University Art Gallery
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
email: artgallery@wiu.edu
phone: 309-298-1587

Toddler Tuesday's at Discovery Depot.
2018-05-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Discovery Depot, 128 S.Chambers, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
We will be having 2 nights for our toddlers in May! May 1 and May 15. This program is designed for toddlers and their families! Cost is $3.00 per person.

MDH First Aid Class
2018-05-01 18:00 | MDH – Auditorium A, lower level of MDH

Play without Boundaries!
2018-05-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
We will have our program Play without Boundaries 2 nights in May. Wednesday’s May 2 and May 16 from 5:30 pm – 7 pm. This program is designed for special needs children and their families! Cost is $3.00 per person. Members are FREE!

Park N’ Cruise
2018-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Macomb Downtown Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Bluegrass Jam
2018-05-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Growing up Green
2018-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Depot, 128 S.Chambers, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Make Homemade Chalk for Growing up Green in May! Sat. May 5, 2018 from 1 pm – 2 pm. Cost is $1.00 + regular admission.

Kid's Engineer-Design your Mini Tree House
2018-05-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
May is Design your mini tree house for Kid’s Engineer. Sunday May 6, 2018 from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm. This program is free with regular $6.00 admission.

Mental Health Story Slam
2018-05-06 17:30 - 19:00 | taylor’s hall, 121 S Randolph St, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
This story slam is a platform for participants and viewers to share their personal stories relating to mental health. The objective is to provide an experience of healing through testimony, and to raise local awareness of mental health. In honor of mental health awareness month, if you are a person who has struggled with a mental health problem, we invite you to share your story, or to participate as an audience member. Light snacks and coffee will be served.

The Art of Sharing
2018-05-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Taylor’s Hall, 121 S. Randolph Street, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Mental Health Story Slam
A platform for participants and viewers to share their personal stories relating to mental health. The objective is to provide an experience of healing through testimony and to raise local awareness of mental health. We invite you to share your story or to participate as an audience member. Light snacks and coffee will be served
For more information or to register visit
https://macombstoryslam.weebly.com

Chronic Pain Management Support Group
2018-05-07 13:00 - 14:00 | MDH-Health Service Building 1 Auditorium, 535 E. Grant, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Chronic Pain Management Support Group
Mondays
1-2 p.m., Health Services Building 1, Auditorium, lower level; Macomb
Sessions run through an 8-week course. For a free screening or more information, call MDH Behavioral Health Services at (309) 836-1582.

Brown Bag Lunch
2018-05-08 12:00 - 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 400 E. Carroll St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Brown Bag Lunch at 12:00 noon. First Presbyterian Church, Dudley and Carroll Streets,
2nd floor meeting room. Erica Thurman, Juvenile Probation Officer in McDonough County will talk
about her program and the challenges it faces.
