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Soup & More Free Dinner
2017-03-26 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | First Presbyterian Church, 400 E. Carroll St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Soup and More-Free Dinner
2017 schedule
January 29 February 26 March 26
April 30 May 28 June 25
July 30 August 27 September 24
October 29 November 26 December 17 3 p.m.
400 E. Carroll St. Last Sunday of month starts at 4 p.m.

Lomax Fire Department Pancake & Sausage Supper
2017-03-25 16:30 - 19:00 | Lomax Fire Station

Sock Monkey Saturday
2017-03-25 10:30 - 12:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
It’s Sock Monkey Saturday at the WIU Art Gallery, again!! Drop in on March 25 between 10:30 AM to 12:00 to get creative. Activities are geared towards children 12 and under, but all are welcome. Free of charge.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2017-03-25 07:30 - 21:00, 2017-03-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
March 24, 2017
Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Simpkins Theatre, Simpkins Hall
Description: Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Music and lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Additional material by Jay Reiss
Directed by Emily Olson
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius.
$5 General Admission, $3 for Seniors
WIU Students Free with Student ID
Related Web Site: http://www.wiu.edu/cofac/theatre/
Contact Information:
Email: theatre@wiu.edu

WIU Art Gallery Artist Reception: Michael Reedy — Time and Folly
2017-03-23 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
A public reception for “Time and Folly” by artist Michael Reedy will be hosted by the WIU Art Gallery on Thursday March 23, 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Reedy’s work is an exploration of the human body expressed in a manner that presents complex questions of gender, pleasure, pain, interpretation, and reception, and results in works infused with a sense of scientific aura, moral lesson, and morbid entertainment.

The 170,000,000 Stories of Ellis Island Program
2017-03-20 19:00 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Boy Scout Troop 101 Ham ball Supper
2017-03-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Boy Scout Troop 101, 1500 US 136, Table Grove, 61482, United States
Troop 101 Ham Ball supper to be held at V.I.T High school Saturday, March 18, 2017 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Carry outs available

Baked Potato Bar & Coney Dog Fundraiser
2017-03-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Colchester Lions Club, 207 S. Fulton St , Colchester, IL, United States

‘First Day of Spring’ Hike
2017-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
‘First Day of Spring’ Hike –
Saturday, March 18, 2017 – 10:00 a.m.
Celebrate the first day of spring by taking a hike in the woods of Argyle. Hikers will witness nature’s rebirth firsthand by enjoying the early blooms and signs of emerging wildlife. This 1-2 mile hike will begin at the visitor center. For more information, please call the park visitor center at (309)776-3422.

West Prairie FFA Alumni's Annual Scholarship Auction
2017-03-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Lowderman Auction Center, HWY 136 West, Macomb, 61455, United States
Auction of a variety of new items, products and services. Proceeds of the auction benefit the West Prairie FFA Chapter members with scholarship funds for leadership camps and conferences, trade schools and college scholarships.

West Prairie FFA Alumni Benefit Auction
2017-03-17 18:00 | Lowderman Auction Center, 8550 US Highway 136 , Macomb, IL, United States

WIU Art Gallery Artist Reception: George and Renée Mavigliano – Celebrating a Shared Life in Art
2017-03-09 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
A public reception for “George and Renee Mavigliano: Celebrating a Shared Life in Art” will be held on Thursday, March 9, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at the WIU Art Gallery. The husband and wife collaborators met in 1962 while attending Western Illinois University. In addition to becoming a family of five, the Maviglianos spent their professional careers working in art education, sharing their love of art with high school and university students. This exhibition is a collection of their work created over a shared lifetime.

Black Violin
2017-03-08 19:30 | Grand Ballroom, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
WIU College of Fine Arts and Communications Presents:
Black Violin at 7:30pm, Grand Ballroom
Tickets 309-298-2900 or BCAbringstheStars.com
Black Violin is the blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass music. Performing live, they are accompanied by their incredible band, featuring ace turntable whiz DJ SPS. Named one of the hottest bands at SXSW in 2013.
“Black Violin works hard, but makes it all look like play… Sometimes they play with intense seriousness of orchestral soloists; at others they fiddle as if at a hoedown; at still others they strum the violin and viola like guitars.”-New York Times
blackviolin.net

Macomb Area Crime Stoppers Lasagna Dinner
2017-03-08 17:00 - 20:00 | The Forum, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

MDH Community CPR Class
2017-03-07 18:00 | MDH-Auditorium A & B, Auxiliary Workroom & Conference Room, 535 E. Grant, Macomb, IL, IL, United States

Gardener's Day
2017-03-07 08:30 - 14:30 | Spoon River Macomb Community Outreach Center, 2500 East Jackson, Macomb, 61455, United States
Let the University of Illinois Extension and McDonough County Master Gardeners help you and your garden this year with our 22st annual Gardener’s Day on April 1. Join garden novices and enthusiasts alike at the Spoon River College Outreach Center in Macomb to attend classes taught by horticultural experts and professionals. This year we will be offering 13 classes, with an option for half day attendance.

2017 Polar Plunge
2017-03-05 12:30 - 16:00 | Spring Lake Park, Macomb, IL, United States
Event Details
Where Spring Lake
Macomb, IL
Starts 03/05/2017 @ 2:00 PM
Ends 4:00 PM
Check-in Time 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Registration Cutoff 03/04/2017 @ 11:45 PM
Donation Cutoff 04/28/2017 @ 11:00 PM
Contact Jennifer Davis
Phone 309-734-5903
Email Address jdavis@soill.org
Take the Plunge

44th International Bazaar
2017-03-04 17:00 - 22:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, 61455, United States
Travel the world at the 44th International Bazaar on Saturday, March 4 from 5 – 10 p.m. in the University Grand Ballroom at the Western Illinois University Macomb Campus.
Participants can visit booths that represent countries from all over the world. There, they can get their “passport” stamped and sample authentic cuisine ranging from $1.00 to $2.50 per item. There will be non-stop entertainment including world music, performances by students, and a fashion show displaying beautiful traditional clothing.
Other highlights will be a Kids Craft Corner from 5-8 p.m. and an International Marketplace for purchasing souvenirs and goods from all over the globe.
Admission is $5 for the public, $2 for students with a valid WIU ID, and $2 for youth ages 5-12. Children 4 and under are free.
The International Bazaar is sponsored by Western’s International Friendship Club and the Center for International Studies.
For more information, visit www.wiu.edu/internationalbazaar or email CIS-Activities@wiu.edu.

20th Annual Maple Syrup Festival
2017-03-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
20th Annual Maple Syrup Festival
10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. &
Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. –
Saturday, March 4, 2017 –
On Saturday, March 4th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. the 20th annual Maple Syrup Festival will be held at Argyle Lake State Park. Individuals attending the festival will experience the tapping of the maple trees, collection of the sap, boiling down of sap into syrup, and a taste of the finished product. Tours to collect sap at the maple grove will depart regularly and several children’s activities will be ongoing throughout the day. This event is being sponsored through the cooperative efforts of the Friends of Argyle Lake State Park and park staff. The Colchester Lion’s Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast at 207 S. Fulton St. in Colchester from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in conjunction with this event. Free refreshments will be provided by Macomb Morning Rotary and Friends of Argyle will have maple syrup for sale at the event. For more information, please call the park visitor center at (309) 776-3422.

Characters, Narratives and the Imagination
2017-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

2017 ADFPF Single Event Nationals
2017-03-04 08:00 - 17:00 | WIU Brophy Hall, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States

The Western Illinois University Singers & Concert Choir
2017-03-04 07:00 - 21:00 | COFAC Recital Hall, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
March 4, 2017
The Western Illinois University Singers & Concert Choir – James Stegall and Jonathan Saeger, conductors
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: COFAC Recital Hall
Description:
Free and open to the public.
Program info to be announced
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu

Colchester Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
2017-03-04 07:00 - 13:00 | Colchester Lions Club, 207 S. Fulton St , Colchester, IL, United States

Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
2017-03-04 07:00 - 13:00 | Colchester Lions Club, 207 S. Fulton St , Colchester, IL, United States
20th Annual Maple Syrup Festival
10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. &
Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. –
Saturday, March 4, 2017 –
On Saturday, March 4th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. the 20th annual Maple Syrup Festival will be held at Argyle Lake State Park. Individuals attending the festival will experience the tapping of the maple trees, collection of the sap, boiling down of sap into syrup, and a taste of the finished product. Tours to collect sap at the maple grove will depart regularly and several children’s activities will be ongoing throughout the day. This event is being sponsored through the cooperative efforts of the Friends of Argyle Lake State Park and park staff. The Colchester Lion’s Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast at 207 S. Fulton St. in Colchester from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in conjunction with this event. Free refreshments will be provided by Macomb Morning Rotary and Friends of Argyle will have maple syrup for sale at the event. For more information, please call the park visitor center at (309) 776-3422

Sustainability in the Home Landscape
2017-03-03 15:00 - 17:00 | McDonough Co Extension Office and 4-H Center, 3022 W Jackson , Macomb, United States
Join me for a six-part series as we discuss the concepts of sustainable landscaping. During these six sessions, you will also learn the core techniques for creating landscape plans to incorporate sustainable practices in your yard. By the end of the course, you will leave with a fundamental knowledge of sustainable landscaping practices and a plan for your property.
For your convenience, we will be holding class in Macomb on Fridays 3 to 5 PM and Galesburg on Saturdays 10 AM to noon. Classes begin on January 27 (Macomb) and January 28 (Galesburg). Additional details can be found at our online registration, http://go.illinois.edu/SL, or contact Amanda Christenson at 309-342-5108, achriste@illinois.edu.

WIU Art Gallery Artist Reception: Morgan Craig — Razing the New Deal: An Exploration in Architecture and Identity
2017-03-02 16:30 - 17:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
A public reception for Morgan Craig’s exhibition “Raising the New Deal: An Exploration in Architecture and Identity” will be held at the WIU Art Gallery on Thursday, March 2 from 4:30 to 6 pm. This work is an exploration of how particular types or styles of architecture shape the identities of the people who live in or around them.

MDH Community First Aid Class
2017-03-01 18:00 | MDH-Auditorium A & B, Auxiliary Workroom & Conference Room, 535 E. Grant, Macomb, IL, IL, United States

Picasso at the Lapin Agile
2017-03-01 07:30 - 21:00 | Horrabin Theatre, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
March 1, 2017
Theatre: Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Horrabin Theatre, Horrabin Hall
Description: by Steve Martin
Directed by Lysa Fox
This long running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. In his first comedy for the stage, the popular actor and screenwriter plays fast and loose with fact, fame and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century’s achievements and prospects as well as other fanciful topics with infectious dizziness. Bystanders, including Picasso’ agent, the bartender and his mistress, Picasso’s date, an elderly philosopher, Charles Dabernow Schmendimen and an idiot inventor introduce additional flourishes of humor. The final surprise patron to join the merriment at the Lapin Agile is a charismatic dark haired singer time warped in from a later era.
$15 General Admission, $13 for Seniors
WIU Students Free with Student ID
Related Web Site: http://www.wiu.edu/cofac/theatre/
Contact Information:
Email: theatre@wiu.edu

FIRST WEDNESDAY: Faculty Chamber Music Series Concert IV
2017-03-01 07:30 - 21:00 | COFAC Recital Hall, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
March 1, 2017
FIRST WEDNESDAY: Faculty Chamber Music Series Concert IV featuring LaMoine Brass Quintet and Hopper Jazztet
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: COFAC Recital Hall
Description:
Free and open to the public.
Program info to be announced.
Related Web Site: Faculty Chamber Music Series
Contact Information:
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu
Source: School of Music
