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Woodland Wonders Nature Hike
2022-11-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-12-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Boy Scout 28th Annual Chili Supper Fundraiser
2022-11-12 16:30 - 19:00 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 1212 W. Calhoun St., MACOMB, IL, 61455, United States
Boy Scout Troop 315 is holding their 28th Annual Chili Supper in the Fellowship Hall of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Macomb on Saturday, November 12 from 4:30pm-7:00pm. Come and enjoy chili, sandwiches and homemade desserts while supporting Scouting in Macomb. The chili supper raises money for troop supplies and helping the scouts attend campouts and summer camp.

Chili Supper
2022-11-12 16:30 - 19:00 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 1212 W. Calhoun St., MACOMB, IL, 61455, United States

5th Annual Macomb Merchant Mingle
2022-11-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Macomb Downtown Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
A festive evening full of fun, give-aways, and shopping local on Unforgettable Forgottonia’s historic Downtown Macomb Courthouse Square. This is the perfect time to visit your favorite shops and find gifts for your friends & family or treat yourself. Stay tuned for participating retailers!

Free Food Pantry
2022-11-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-12-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-02-16 17:30 - 18:30 | The Crossing, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Visit The Crossing on the third Thursday of each month. Free and open to the public. All are welcome. No church membership required.

Nature Makers: Pressed Flower Lantern
2022-11-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Macomb Park District
Join us this month as we transform simple glass jars to create a unique lantern to enjoy on your holiday table and in your home this season! We’ll walk through a series of simple steps as we use pressed flowers and acrylic medium to create a light-filled lantern full of warmth!
$8 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $10 per person for Non-Residents.
Pre-registration is required!
To register visit tinyurl.com/mpdregister/ or call 309-833-4562 no later than the Thursday before each workshop.
Workshops are open to ages 12 and up as well as all skill levels! We can’t wait to create with you this season!

Studio Ceramics Course: Cookie Trays + Ornaments
2022-12-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

Dallas Brass @ Macomb High School
2022-12-01 19:00 - 23:00 | Macomb High School
Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges. The Dallas Brass repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music. According to Mr. Levine, “a Dallas Brass concert is intended for the entire family. Our ideal audience has a range in ages from 5 to 95. Our goal is to entertain and enrich by playing great music, while showing our audience how much we enjoy what we do.” In addition to their solo engagements, the Dallas Brass appears with symphony orchestras nationwide. Symphonic credits include the Cincinnati Pops conducted by Erich Kunzel, New York Pops conducted by Skitch Henderson, and the Philly Pops conducted by Peter Nero. The Dallas Brass has performed at Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and has toured overseas to Europe and the Far East. They have shared the stage with the late Bob Hope, have performed for Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush, have appeared on the CBS “Early Show,” and their music has been used numerous times on the television show, “The Young & The Restless.” The ensemble has released six recordings: Debut, Dallas Brass II, A Merry Christmas with Brass, Windborne, Nutcracker and American Musical Journey. The Dallas Brass has a strong dedication to working with young musicians, frequently going into the public schools to present clinics and workshops for students of all ages.

Dickens on the Square " A Magical Holiday"
2022-12-02 | Macomb Downtown Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The 28TH annual Dickens on the Square will be held Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd in historic downtown Macomb. Complete with all of your favorites, including horse-drawn trolley rides, living windows, festival of trees, children’s shopping mall, Santa visits, strolling carolers, Victorian characters, reindeer rides and much more!
Please Check back with more updated information here.

Santa Zephyr Express 2022
2022-12-02 17:30 | Downtown Macomb
SANTA ZEPHYR EXPRESS RETURNS FOR THE 5th YEAR!
City of Macomb Downtown Development announces the return of the Santa’s Zephyr Express, brought to you by Macomb Downtown Development, Amtrak, and the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. On Friday, December 2, 2022, Santa will be riding the Zephyr from Quincy to Macomb, leaving Quincy at 5:30PM and arriving in Macomb at approximately 6:17PM. Santa and his helpers will be serving complimentary refreshments and handing out a special gift, including a golden bell. Tickets for the specially decorated train cars must be purchased online at https://bit.ly/Santazephyr2022 and will be on sale starting Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 8:00AM until sold out. Tickets are $35 each and riders will be acknowledged with a special “golden ticket”. Upon arrival at the Macomb Train Station, Santa will disembark and head directly to his cabin on the north side of the square to visit with children from 6:30PM-8:30PM.

“The excitement for Santa’s Zephyr Express has been tremendous. This train sells out quick, I encourage individuals to act fast.,” stated Kristin Terry, Downtown Development Director with the City of Macomb. “This is a tremendous economic boost to Macomb, as several out-of-town folks purchase tickets for the train. This means that there will be many out-of-town visitors in Macomb that evening that will be looking for shopping, dining opportunities and enjoying our Dickens on the Square event.”, stated Terry.

Old Fashioned Letter to Santa Writing
2022-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Tuba Christmas
2022-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Christmas at the Barn
2022-12-03 09:00 - 14:00 | 4-H Center, 3022 W. Jackson St.

The North Pole Village
2022-12-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Spoon River Macomb Community Outreach Center, 2500 East Jackson, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The North Pole comes to Macomb! Join us at this family friendly, interactive Christmas event. Children will travel through our immersive North Pole Village to write letters to Santa, enjoy Story Time, make their own Christmas keepsakes, and much more! Top off your visit to the North Pole by visiting Santa Claus! Lots of photo opportunities to create great memories! Your choice of two sessions let you find the best time for your schedule! This event is perfect for toddlers through young children, who still love the magic of Christmas. Enjoy hands-on, interactive stations with Christmas activities, a visit with Santa, and SO MANY great photo opportunities for your sweet little one! Two sessions to accommodate the little’s nap times. Tickets will be $15 per participating child and will go on sale November 1st at www.mcdonoughunitedway.com. Tickets are limited and sold out last year, so be sure to follow McDonough County United Way’s page to get yours! All proceeds from the North Pole Village support the McDonough County United Way’s Imagination Book Club.

Liz Bentley @ Macomb Elks Lodge
2022-12-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Macomb Elks Lodge, 401 Deer Rd, Macomb, IL

Soup Dinner
2022-12-10 16:00 - 19:00 | 145 W. Main Street, Good Hope

Noticing Nature
2022-12-16 15:30 - 16:00, 2023-02-24 15:30 - 16:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States

Embroidered Ornament
2022-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States

Art in Nature Painting Class
2022-12-17 13:30 - 15:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Build a Board Game: An eight-week Workshop
2023-01-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Join us for a step-by-step workshop to turn your creative ideas into a board game. This eight-session workshop starts Sunday, January 29th, and meets twice a month. The workshop is recommended for ages 9 and up, and both individuals or teams of 2 to 3 people are welcome to participate. To cover the cost of materials the suggested donation is $10 for an individual or $15 for teams. Space is limited and advanced registration is recommended. Visit the Museum’s website at www.wimuseum.org or call 309.837.2750 to sign up.
In this workshop, board game designer Rok Locksley will walk you through the steps necessary to create your own game, learning about traditional game mechanics and innovative spins. Each session will cover topics ranging from the history and cultural impact of board games to learning what makes a game enjoyable. The workshop is great for families who want to engage in an activity together, friends who want to create an interesting two-player game or solo folks who want to build their own game. There will be an opportunity to playtest your homemade board games in April and a final celebratory reveal that coincides with Lizzie Maggie’s birthday on May 7th.
The workshops will be held twice a month on Sundays from 1:30-3:00 pm at the Western Illinois Museum. Following are the dates and topics for each session.
Jan 29th – Intro and History: Explore the history and evolution of board games and learn about game themes and types.
Feb 12th – Good Game: Learn what makes a good game and learn traditional game mechanics such as drafting, resource management, pushing your luck, and so on.
Feb 26th – Game Changer: Develop your game and push it to the next level. Start designing cards/pieces and start building a working prototype game.
March 12th – Game Time: Proto-type handmade games are presented, and themes are developed.
March 26th – Balance: In this session, we will talk about how to keep your game from being broken or unbalanced. Look for loopholes, inconsistencies, and design/rule conflicts.
April 3rd – Game Demos: We will visit the local game store and test-run our games with the public.
April 23rd – Final Match: We will talk about how to finalize your game with finishing touches, and how to eventually publish, Kickstarter, or otherwise develop your game.
May 7th- Celebration: An interactive event where we celebrate the birthday of the inventor of The Landlords Game, Lizzie Maggie, and reveal our finalized games. One game will win a funding award that can help put the game into production.
This workshop is co-organized by the Western Illinois Museum and the Macomb Park District.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. Additional funding was provided by a grant from the Illinois Humanities, with funds from the State of Illinois American Rescue Plan Act.
The Western Illinois Museum is located at 201 South Lafayette Street, one block south of Macomb’s Courthouse Square. The building is handicap accessible and there is free parking available. For more information contact the Museum by phone at 309.837.2750, text at 309.837.2613, or email at info@wimuseum.org.
About Sir Rok Locksley:
Rok Locksley is a Peace Corps Fellow and recent graduate from Western Illinois University where he received a Master’s Degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration. He currently works for the Macomb Park District as the Superintendent of Support Services. Locksley has worked with the Macomb Park District since 2020 and has created The Macomb School of Magic board game, a cooperative game that focuses on park issues such as litter and vandalism. He has created board games for the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps professionally. As an artist and designer, Locksley has created board games for clients for life events such as weddings, graduations, and corporate training. He is currently working on a 2-player dueling board game called “RagnaRok!”
Locksley served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Republic of Moldova from 2005 to 2008 where he was knighted for his community development work. Locksley then worked as the Illinois recruiter for the Peace Corps from 2009 to 2016. From 2018 to 2020, he served a second tour in the Peace Corps with his partner, Genevieve, in the Philippines. He began his graduate studies at WIU in the Fall of 2020. In 2022 he won the RPTA Outstanding Graduate Student Award at WIU. Prior to his service with the Peace Corps, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from James Madison University and worked as a professional artist.

Winter Farmers Market
2023-02-04 08:30 - 12:00 | Macomb American Legion, 221 E. Washington, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Come out to the Macomb Winter Farmers Market Sat., Feb. 4th from 8:30am-12pm at the American Legion (221 E Washington St.)!
Baked goods, farm fresh eggs, jewelry, woodwork, crafts, alpaca products, and more! Grab some goodies and last minute holiday gifts.

Birds, Brunch, and Beverages
2023-02-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Prairie Hills Resource Conservation and Development, 321 W University Dr, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200023815897729

Please join us Saturday, February 2nd, 2023 for a day with the staff of Prairie Hills RCD and the members of the Western Prairie Audubon Society of Illinois as we take a bus tour of the Mississippi river to bird watch, eat brunch, and have some beverages.
February is a great time for eagle watching as they winter around the lock and dams.
In partnership with the Western Prairie Society Audubon of Illinois, their experienced birders will be talking with us on the bus and help identify and share valuable information about bald eagles and other bird species we will see. Grab your binoculars, spotting scopes, water bottles, dress accordingly, and join us to see these magnificent birds.
Tickets are $65, include lunch and are tax deductible.
Please register here: https://www.aplos.com/aws/events/birds_brunch_and_beverages
Schedule:
9:00: Bus departs from the Credit Union One parking lot. Located across the street from the Prairie Hills RCD headquarters (321 W. University Drive, Macomb, IL 61455). Please arrive early to snag your spot on the bus so we can leave on time. You may park your vehicle in the Credit Union parking lot.
10:00-10:30: Mississippi River lock and dam 18. Burlington, IA. View bald eagles and other bird species.
11:00-1:00: Bent River Brewery Company, Burlington, IA. Buffet-style lunch (appetizers and sandwiches) is included in the ticket price. Vegetarian options will be available.
2:00-2:30: Mississippi River lock and dam 19. Keokuk, IA. View bald eagles and other bird species.
3:00-4:00: Green Frog Distillery tour and talk from the owner. Drinks are not included in the ticket price.
5:00: Arrive back in Macomb, IL
If you have any questions please call or email Fletcher (309) 833-4747, cGMgfCBwcmFpcmllaGlsbHNyY2QgISBvcmc=
*Picture by: Dan Moorehouse

Adult Coloring Club
2023-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Macomb Public Library, 235 S Lafayette St , Macomb

Midwest Avenue Live at The Elks Lodge
2023-02-10 19:00 | Macomb Elks Lodge, 401 Deer Rd, Macomb, IL
Nashville Recording Artist Midwest Avenue are coming back in Macomb to deliver a Fiddle Blazin’ Banjo String Raisin’ Country show!

Studio Ceramics Course: Wheel Throwing & Beyond
2023-02-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

Nature Makers Workshop
2023-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
