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Lake Exploration Day
2018-09-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Open House
2018-09-29 09:00 - 12:00 | The Lamoine Retirement Living, 203 N Randolph St, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Lamoine Retirement Living Welcomes WIU Alumni, Friends and Families!

We hope you will stop by during the Homecoming Parade to see the Breathtaking Renovation of the Hotel Lamoine to upscale Assisted Living and Memory Care. 203 North Randolph Street, Macomb IL

St. Paul Church Rummage Sale
2018-09-29 08:00 - 11:00, 2018-09-28 09:00 - 18:00 | St. Paul School Gym, 322 W. Washington, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Friday, September 28
9am-6pm
Bake sale, sandwiches and drinks
Saturday, September 29
8am-11am
Bake sale and bargain bag day
Clothing, electronics, toys, household furnishings

WIU Homecoming Old Stompin' Ground Runaround 5k run/1 mile walk
2018-09-29 08:00 - 10:00 | Western Illinois University Alumni House, 1009 W. Adams Street , Macomb, IL, United States
Take a Run with Us Down Memory Lane!
Your Western Illinois University Alumni Association is pleased to announce the following exciting changes to the 2018 Homecoming Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Walk on Sept. 29!
This year’s race will include chip timing technology with live results streamed online and displayed near the finish line. Finisher photos will also be available. All participants will receive a commemorative Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround moisture wicking/dry fit t-shirt. Complimentary stretching by sports therapists before and after the race. Come home and run/walk with us down memory lane!

With chip timing, each participant’s race time starts when crossing the start line. Awards will be given to overall male and female winners, and in male and female age divisions. Race begins at 8 a.m. at the Alumni House.
Age divisions: 15 & under, 16-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and over.
Registration on or before Friday, Sept. 28 for the Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround is $15/person and includes a dry fit t-shirt. If you register the day of the race, the entry fee is $20/person and a shirts will be available as supplies last.

Homecoming 2018: All-Alumni Social
2018-09-28 17:00 - 21:00 | WIU Alumni House
THE WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU…to join President Jack Thomas and Alumni Director Amy Spelman ’98 for WIU Homecoming 2018!
Online Event Registration for Saturday Events
Friday, Sept. 28
5-9 p.m. All-Alumni Social, Alumni House (Complimentary food, beer, wine and soda; cash bar available)
Click here for more Homecoming information.
Upcoming Alumni & Friends Events

#LakeviewPhotoWalk
2018-09-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States

Beardstown Fall Fun Festival
2018-09-28 - 2018-09-30
September 28th-30th lots of vendors, free entertainment and carnival. Car show on Sunday and Country Music Star Morgan Wallen on Sunday 5pm. Pin Fall wrestling, Classic Rock Experience, Exotic Animal Petting Zoo. Check out Facebook for more details.

WIU Homecoming
2018-09-28
THE WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU…to join President Jack Thomas and Alumni Director Amy Spelman ’98 for WIU Homecoming 2018!
Online Event Registration
Homecoming 2018
September 28-29, 2018
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. Youngstown State – 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.
WIU Homecoming web site

Farm 2 Fork Dinner
2018-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | WIU Union Lamoine Room, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
To celebrate – and recognize – the importance of local foods, the Western Illinois University Sustainability Committee and WIU Catering by Sodexo will co-host the second annual Farm 2 Fork dinner, a locally-produced meal, from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 in the Univeristy Union Lamoine Room on the Macomb campus. The Mediterranean-themed dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
The meal will feature bruschetta with Erice-style tomato sauce and roasted beets, Mediterranean tomato soup, chicken empanadas, ratatouille over polenta, Moroccan roasted potatoes, green beans with tomatoes and baguettes, plus apple tartlets with brown butter pastry.
Tickets are $22.50 at WIU.edu/Farm2Fork through September 18th or call 309-298-1874.

5th Annual Lodge and Libations at Horn Field Campus
2018-09-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Horn Field Campus, 985 China Road , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Join us for Lodge and Libations at Horn Field Campus, a casual, fun event to raise money for the Frank Lupton Outdoor Education Building.

Photo Scavenger Hunt
2018-09-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Genesis Garden will be having a photo scavenger hunt. The photo scavenger hunt is a fundraiser to benefit Genesis Garden’s Family Emergency Shelter. The cost is $10 per team member & comes with a t-shirt. Prizes will be given to the top 3 teams who complete the scavenger hunt in the least amount of time and with the most points. There will be live music during the event. Registration forms can be requested at info@genesis-garden.org or found on our website www.genesis-garden.org.

Ceramics Family Workshop
2018-09-22 13:30 - 14:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

Movie in the Park: Despicable Me 3
2018-09-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Stargazing at the Park
2018-09-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

The Blind Swine
2018-09-21 16:30 - 19:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Western Illinois Museum is letting the good times roll at the next opening of The Blind Swine Speakeasy. The public is invited on Friday, September 21st from 4:30 to 7:30 pm to experience what can be described as a cross between an event and exhibit. Most consider the prohibition of alcoholic beverages the defining issue of the 1920s, but history shows that the era’s changes affected manufacturing, agriculture, entertainment, and informed social issues. At The Blind Swine, guests are invited to consider how life was ever changed during the roaring 20s!
Art and music in the 1920s were pushing new boundaries. Art Deco and the avant-garde movement finds its way to America. As radios become commonplace in people’s homes, introducing the country to dance bands, jazz, blues and even Broadway music for the first time. Their influences can be seen in the movies, serial radio programs, the growing record industry, and even new dance steps. The era of idealism and excess is seen in the dance club culture and the desire for something new.
Join us as we put lipstick on The Blind Swine for a roaring twenties closing night bash. The old Macomb Motor garage will be the bee’s knees! The WIU Swing Club will be on hand to show guests how to cut a rug, play the avant-garde parlor game, Exquisite Corpse, and watch Mickey Mouse’s screen debut. Music for the evening will be provided by John Vana on saxophone, Whitney Ashe on piano, and Matt Hughes on bass who will play two sets starting at 5:00 pm.
Enter the speakeasy through the museum’s “back door” located on the south side of the building, if you have the password. Find the password on the Western Illinois Museum’s Facebook page. There is a suggested $5 donation at the door, or as they would say in 1920, hit me with an “Abe’s Cabe.” Hy-Vee catering will provide the spirits –for a price.

Celebrating Town & Gown 2018
2018-09-20 17:30 - 22:00 | The Forum, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
To kick off our 2018 Homecoming festivities, WIU’s annual Celebrating Town & Gown will be held in the fall. We hope you will join us to help Western Illinois University and Macomb start WIU Homecoming 2018 in style. President Jack Thomas and Mayor Mike Inman will share what has been accomplished over the past year for WIU and Macomb communities! The 2018 Honorary Alumni and Town & Gown Award recipients will be announced that evening. A short program will begin at 6:15 p.m.
Casual attire is preferred.
$20/person
Pre-registration is preferred, however walk-ins are welcome.
To register: call (309) 298-1914, fax (309) 298-2914 or visit wiu.com/alumni.
If cost is of concern, let us know and we can make other arrangements.
Online Event Registration

Dot Foods pizza and hiring event
2018-09-17 16:00 | Gelsosomo’s Pizza, 221 N Randolph, Macomb, United States
Come eat some free pizza on us and learn about great career opportunities at Dot Foods, Inc. located in Mt. Sterling, IL

Food, Family, Farming, Football BBQ Competition
2018-09-15 10:00 - 13:00 | WIU Macomb Campus Q Lot
Don’t miss the event to hit Q-Lot this year. Join the WIU School of Agriculture and the University Union Board as they host a BBQ competition to celebrate Family Day and kick off the Leatherneck football season.
Leave the grill at home and let amateur and professional BBQ teams treat you to their best recipe of ribs and brisket.
Interested in competing? We’d love to have you.
Information to purchase tickets, rules to compete, and a registration form will be available soon.

Rise Up Rooted Retreat
2018-09-14 | Peace of Earth Lodge, 15503 Ray Road, Rushville, IL, 62681, United States
Rise Up Rooted is an all women’s yoga retreat. Our retreat offers women opportunities for connection with self, nature, and community. We offer opportunities to nourish and restore your connection to heart center through restorative yoga, slow flow yoga, nature hikes, journaling, essential oil workshops, and plenty of down time to reflect, reconnect to self, and connect with others.

FREE YOGA CLASS!
2018-09-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Macomb Downtown Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
September Special! FREE YOGA CLASS! – Try “Yoga Revive” at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 12th at Free Range Yoga and Community Wellness Center, 118 N. Lafayette St., Macomb, IL (Old Ford Hopkins Drug store on the square). Get ready to improve your vitality and well-being and gain strength, flexibility, balance, and agility. This class is for anyone, at any age who wants to look and feel great. Move with more ease while practicing breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and meditation to relieve stress. Feel more vitality and relaxed at the same time!
Contact Information: Email: leannstiles6@gmail.com Website: www.freerangeyoga.us

LGBT+ Empowerment Group
2018-09-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Macomb City Hall Community Room, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

The Blind Swine Speakeasy
2018-09-07 16:30 - 19:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
In the 1920s rural speakeasies were called The Blind Pig. Live pigs which were readily available were used as an attraction to provide a cover for the illegal serving of liquor. At The Blind Swine, we are working to be historically accurate and have invited a local hog producer to show off their most recent herd of pigs. Much like the speakeasies of the 1920s, Hy-Vee catering will provide the spirits –for a price.
Musical act: Nathan Taylor Trio, featuring Nathan Taylor on guitar and vocals, Larry Harms on clarinet and Saxophone, Tom Stoner on trumpet.
For more information, contact the museum at 309.837.2750 or info@wimuseum.org.

Balloon Rally
2018-09-07 | WIU Vince Grady Field, Macomb
Come out and have a great time at the annual Macomb Balloon Rally!

Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
2018-09-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Macomb City Hall, 232 E. Jackson St.,, Macomb, 61455, United States
The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as normal age-related memory changes. Attend this program to learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll separate myth from reality and address commonly-held misconceptions about Alzheimer’s. Hear from people who have the disease, find out how to recognize the warning signs in yourself and others, and learn why early detection matters.
This program is 1.5 hours, which includes time for questions and answers.
Registration is required.
Call (217)641-0140 ext. 9315 or register online at https://action.alz.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Events/ALZ/MeetingRegistration.aspx?productId=38165072

Adventures in Clay: Castles and Creatures
2018-09-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

Childbirth and Infant Care: 4-Week “L.A.T.E.” Childbirth Instruction Class
2018-08-30 18:00 - 20:30 | MDH – Auditorium A, lower level of MDH
Thursdays, August 30; September 6, 13, 20 This class will meet one night a week for four weeks. This class is free, but pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call MDH Obstetrics Department at (309) 836-1570.

Amazing Animals Wildlife Program
2018-08-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

MDH L.A.T.E. Class
2018-08-25 08:00 - 16:30 | MDH-Auditorium A & B, Auxiliary Workroom & Conference Room, 535 E. Grant, Macomb, IL, IL, United States

Flatland Summer Jam
2018-08-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
