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WIU Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies
2024-05-11 | Western Hall

Annual Big Brother, Big Sisters Plant Sale
2024-05-11 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Fortress Bank, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The annual Big Brother, Big Sisters Plant Sale is open for preorders and we have all your garden needs! All proceeds support one on one youth mentoring in McDonough and Warren Counties. Pre-order is open now through April 22. You can order your flowers online or download the form from the website and have them delivered right to your door! https://plantsale.org/ Retail Opens: Wednesday, May 8th 2pm-7pm Thursday, May 9 8am-7pm Friday, May 10th 8am-7pm Saturday, May 11th 8am-6pm (or while supplies last)

Spring Market On The Square 2024
2024-05-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Macomb Downtown Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Nature Makers: Blossom Bath Salts
2024-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us this month as we transform dried blossoms into fragrant bath salts to welcome the blooming season! We’ll walk through a series of simple steps as we combine lavender buds, calendula blossoms, rose petals, and salts into a jar. When complete, these salts will help you sit back, soak, and relax!
*Nature Makers Workshops are open to ages 16 and up as well as all skill levels. All materials are included in the workshop fee.
Fee: $12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents
Registration is required
Deadline to register: May 9
3 ways to Register :
💻Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister
📞Call 309-833-4562
📋or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

Bubbling Garden Fountain
2024-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
The growing season has arrived and warmer days are fast approaching! Join us in the studio as we create a garden fountain equipped with a solar pump that provides water for wildlife and adds calming sounds to your favorite green space. Within this three week hand building course, we will employ slab building and additive sculptural elements to create a beautiful fountain! We hope you’ll join us in this relaxing course geared towards students of all skill levels!
Join us and learn to create in a fun and supportive environment! Course fee includes solar pump, clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings, and weekly open studio hours.
Course Fee: $58.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $75.00 for Non-Residents
Registration is required
Deadline to register: April 24
3 ways to Register :
💻Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister
📞Call 309-833-4562
📋or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

Clay Lab for Kids and Teens (ages 7-14)
2024-05-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Our monthly lab is the perfect opportunity for young artists who want to explore the world of ceramics!
This program offers makers the chance to create monthly projects or to simply follow their own creative inspiration through clay. Across the sessions, we’ll explore a range of hand building techniques, exciting surface design processes, wheel throwing opportunities, and hands-on glazing to create amazing projects. Our focus throughout the winter/spring labs will emphasize personal creativity, collaborating with nature, working in a series, and an introduction to alternative surface techniques.
Come join us and make lasting memories and enjoy hands-on experiences in clay! Session fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings.
Pre-registration is required to participate.
3 ways to Register :
💻Follow the Link tinyurl.com/mpdregister
📞Call 309-833-4562
📋or stop by the park office to register in person!

Alpaca Beach Party - 2024 Season Grand Opening
2024-05-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Little Creek Alpacas
Come out to Little Creek Alpacas Sunday, May 26th from 1pm-5pm for our 2024 Alpaca Beach Party Season Grand Opening!
30+ alpacas roaming in a free range setting with a 2 acre pond and small white sand beach. Phoenix Food Shack will be here with all their tasty menu items, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options, so come hungry! Lake Hill Winery will be joining us with all your favorite local wines to taste, sip, and enjoy. Hickry Ridge Homestead and A Tangled Mess Angoras & Crafts will have their angora rabbits, and will also be doing spinning demonstrations, so you can see how our alpaca fiber is spun into yarn! Quesal Puppet Troupe will be performing a special puppet show around 1:30pm. Carol Jean & Jera will be playing live music from 2:30pm-5pm. Regal Face Painting will be joining us with her artistic skills (please note, face painting is cash only). Stay tuned for the full vendor list and other activities!
Cups of grain to hand feed the alpacas with will be available for $5/cup. We’ll also have tables set up with our alpaca products for sale. Fishing is allowed, our pond is stocked with mostly bass, but there are a few catfish in there somewhere. Bring your own fishing pole, we don’t have any available. The beach has toys for kids to play with, this is a family friendly environment. Due to last year’s drought, there is no swimming in the pond until further notice, but you can still get your feet wet and get water for your sand castles.
No pets, no smoking, and no chasing the alpacas. Please be kind and respectful to others. Two handicap accessible port-a-potties will be available. Hand wipes & disinfectant wipes are available, there is no hand sink.
**Please note, this is not a petting zoo. Alpacas are similar to a timid cat, they like to get to know you on their own terms. If you insist on trying to pet them before you’ve earned their trust, they will walk or run away from you – the more you insist, the more they will retreat. Be patient, and let them come up to you on their own for the best experience. Hand feeding grain always helps with the introduction, and will entice them to come up to you.
Free admission for all of our 2024 Alpaca Beach Parties! Donations are always appreciated, but never expected.
“Granma said, when you come on something good, first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way the good spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right.”
– Forrest Carter from the Education of Little Tree
Sunny Beach is dedicated to my best friend, Sunny, who spent her life celebrating kindness and advocating for children, social justice, and world peace. Her last letter to me arrived the day she passed away, and inside it was the quote above from Forrest Carter. The Alpaca Beach Parties came about all because of my beautiful friend, it’s my way of honoring her and my attempt to bring as much joy to the world as she did.
Little Creek Alpacas is within 20-35 minutes of 3 different campgrounds! A great way to take an affordable mini vacation that the kids will love! Spring Lake in Macomb, IL also has cabins for rent if you’re not a tent camper and don’t have an RV. Spring Lake is approx. 35 minutes from our farm. Argyle Lake State Park is approx. 20-30 minutes from our farm. Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area is approx. 20 minutes from our farm.
Not a camper? No problem, Plymouth Rock Roost Bed & Breakfast is just 5 minutes from our farm, or you can find a few different hotels in Macomb, IL (just 30 minutes from our farm).

Prairieland Barbershop Chorus' 55th Anniversary Show feat. Center Ring
2024-06-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Macomb High School
Join the Prairieland Barbershop Chorus as they celebrate their 55th anniversary with a stroll down memory lane. From Oklahoma to River City, Iowa and everything over the rainbow, we’ll climb every mountain and enjoy an afternoon of a capella music from some of our favorite movies, musicals and more! The concert will also feature the Illinois District 2019 Quartet Champs, Center Ring Quartet. Ticket information: Adults – $10 Children 12 & under – $5 Tickets are available for purchase online or at the door.

“First Fridays”
2024-06-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
We’re so excited to announce a new opportunity for curious naturalists of all ages this autumn at Lakeview Nature Area and Center! ⁣
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Each first Friday of the month the Nature Center will be open from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm! During these open hours we welcome you to explore our nature-based learning stations, invitations for imaginative play, favorite seasonal books, and creative enrichment activities. Outside the Nature Center, we invite you to enjoy a meditative walk on the trails, quiet moments in the Lakeview Labyrinth, our featured StoryWalk® along the Little Bluestem Trail, an apiary visit, new facts about the prairie and its inhabitants from our educational panels, a rest on the Nature Center porch or around the fire pit, and the beautiful sights of the prairie’s seasonal colors! ⁣
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We can’t wait to see you in the prairie and the Nature Center!

YFC Golf Outing
2024-06-07 11:30 - 14:30 | WIU – Harry Mussato Golf Course
Join the Fun! ⛳ Spend a beautiful day on the links and help Western Illinois teens! · Play as an Individual / $90 Or, bring a Foursome / $360 · Includes Lunch, Snacks, Drinks, Green Fees, Cart Rentals, & Prizes! Player pack includes a Sleeve of Golf Balls! · Register now: https://www.yfcwi.org/golf-2024 Entries due May 24. · Schedule: 10:30 am – Registration & Lunch 10:30 am – Driving Range is Free to Players 12:00 pm – Shotgun Start · A Big Thank You to our Title Sponsors! Collection Professionals, Inc. (www.collprofinc.com) & Professional Eyecare Center (www.professionaleyecare.us

Odd Fellows
2024-06-07 17:30 | The Wine Sellers
Odd Fellows perform at The Wine Sellers

St. Jude Pickleball
2024-06-08 09:00 - 17:00 | YMCA of McDonough County, 400 East Calhoun Street, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Join us for a fun day of pickleball all while supporting St. Jude kiddos! For more details of the event, click on the cover photo above. Sign up by clicking this link: https://form.jotform.com/240929397811163

John Byrne in Concert
2024-06-15 19:00 | Macomb Arts Center
The MAC welcomes back this popular Dublin born singer-songwriter! John will bring a little traditional Irish music and a lot of his original music to the stage. Entry by donation; pay what you can.

Liz Bentley
2024-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Macomb Country Club
Liz Bentley performs at the Macomb Country Club

42 Annual Macomb Heritage Days
2024-06-27 - 2024-06-30 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Since 1982 Macomb’s Heritage Days Festival has been an annual family friendly event in Unforgettable Forgottonia.
The tradition lives on with this year’s 42nd annual celebration featuring nationally recognized music artists across three days on the Pepsi Main Stage, featuring direct from Los Angeles the psychedelic indie pop of the Triptides, as seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live guitar whiz Davy Knowles, the Grateful Dead bluegrass style of Stringfield, Chicago blues from Joe Pratt & the Source One Band, The Flatbed Fords bring the music of the Eagles the Soul/Funk/Jazz of Big Wade & The Black Swan Theory and American Idol’s own Rocky Peter! Plus, over a dozen unique Food Trucks, a cooled, tented Beer & Cocktail Garden, American Banner’s exciting Carnival Midway, a Classic Car Show, Exotic Petting Zoo with FREE Pony Rides for kids, Arts & Crafts vendors, The Bob Anstine Memorial Parade PLUS the annual Airport Fly-In featuring the Colchester Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast and SO much more!
For more info visit: http://macombheritagedays.com
Orhttps://www.facebook.com/macombheritagedays
Mark your calendars for June 27-39 and we’ll see you there!

Friends of the Library Members Only Preview Book Sale
2024-06-27 16:00 - 18:00 | 119 E. Jefferson St.
June 27: 4 to 6 p.m. Friends of the Library Members Only Preview Book Sale (join on location) 119 E. Jefferson St.

2024 Chamber Golf Outing
2024-06-28 08:00 - 15:00 | Gold Hills Golf Course
Discover the best events and activities in Colchester, Illinois on 28th June 2024. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2024-06-28 09:00 - 16:00 | 119 E. Jefferson St.
June 28: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale, 119 E. Jefferson St.

Exotic Petting Zoo & FREE Pony Rides for Kids under 12!
2024-06-28 15:00 - 21:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
This attraction has proven to be such a HUGE hit with kids as well as adults that we now bring all the cuddly critters back annually.
Along with fun and entertainment at Fairs, Festivals and Special Events for over 30 years, M & A Stables has been providing the opportunity for hands on educational experiences with a large variety of clean and friendly domestic and exotic animals.
Animals never go out of style. They are universal. People of every age and background connect with them and in a world of virtual reality and social media, M & S hope to create demand and appreciation for the genuine. Kids young and old will have the opportunity to be up close with these beautiful creatures, to feed them, pet them and connect with these unique exotic beasts.
Their friendly petting zoo animals include:
African Miniature Zebu
Cheviot Sheep
Dromedary Camel
Exotic Four Horned Nubian Goats
Miniature Donkeys
Scottish Miniature Highland Cow
South American Alpacas
Vietnamese Potbelly Pig
Plus a full stable of Ponies! With FREE Pony Rides for all those 12 years and younger thanks to our friends at Pumo Insurance.

Joe Pratt & The Source One Band: Chicago Blues & R'n'B
2024-06-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Led by the charismatic frontman and bassist Joe Pratt, the Source One Band delivers unforgettable performances that transport audiences on a nostalgic journey through the greatest hits of multiple genres. Whether it’s blues, soul, funk, pop, or R&B, The Source One Band expertly captures the essence and spirit of each song they perform, leaving crowds hungry for more.
The band features a lineup of skilled musicians who have performed, toured and shared the stage with the likes of Blues and Soul legends: Albert King, Little Milton, Johnnie Taylor, KoKo Taylor, Benny Latimore, McKinley Mitchell, Artie “Blueboy” White and Otis Clay.
If you’re looking for incredible Chicago Blues, Soul and R&B then be sure to catch Joe Pratt & The Source One Band LIVE on the Heritage Days Pepsi Stage Friday, June 28 at 6:15PM.
https://www.facebook.com/joeprattsourceone

Flatbed Fords: The Music of the Eagles
2024-06-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Flatbed Fords – Best of Eagles live concert experience is an outstanding recreation of one of America’s greatest bands. With a phenomenal blend of harmonies and intricate guitar leads, every performance is a finely detailed recreation of the music that we all know and love.
Close your eyes, kickback and soak in the fantastic music from the Eagles….produced only by the musicians on the stage, no tracks no tricks….just pure legendary music. The Flatbed Fords will Take it to the Limit Friday June 28th at 7:30 LIVE on the Macomb Heritage Days’ Pepsi Stage for an ALL Ages FREE Show!
https://www.facebook.com/FlatbedFords

TRIPTIDES: Sun Drenched Psychedelic Indie Rock
2024-06-28 21:00 - 22:30 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Immerse yourself in the Sun Warped Psychedelic Indie Rock of the Triptides, direct from Los Angeles, CA onto the Macomb Heritage Days Pepsi Stage. Don’t miss Triptides LIVE Saturday night, June 29 at 9:15 an ALL Ages FREE Show! https://www.facebook.com/Triptides

Exotic Petting Zoo & FREE Pony Rides for Kids under 12!
2024-06-29 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
This attraction has proven to be such a HUGE hit with kids as well as adults that we now bring all the cuddly critters back annually.
Along with fun and entertainment at Fairs, Festivals and Special Events for over 30 years, M & A Stables has been providing the opportunity for hands on educational experiences with a large variety of clean and friendly domestic and exotic animals.
Animals never go out of style. They are universal. People of every age and background connect with them and in a world of virtual reality and social media, M & S hope to create demand and appreciation for the genuine. Kids young and old will have the opportunity to be up close with these beautiful creatures, to feed them, pet them and connect with these unique exotic beasts.
Their friendly petting zoo animals include: African Miniature ZebuCheviot SheepDromedary CamelExotic Four Horned Nubian GoatsMiniature DonkeysScottish Miniature Highland CowSouth American AlpacasVietnamese Potbelly Pig
Plus a full stable of Ponies! With FREE Pony Rides for all those 12 years and younger thanks to our friends at Pumo Insurance.

John Bliven Memorial Walk/Run
2024-06-29 07:30 - 17:00 | The Old Dairy, 210 S Lafayette St, , Macomb, IL
Samaritan Well is hosting the 23rd Memorial John Bliven Walk/Run on Saturday June 29, 2024, during Heritage Days. John served in the McDonough County Sheriff's Office for 50 years, 8 terms as sheriff. At the time of his death in 1999, he was Illinois' longest serving sheriff. Samaritan Well Inc. has been in operation since 1998 and operates two shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.
Bliven Walk/Run registration begins at 7:00 a.m. at the Old Dairy, 210 South Lafayette Street, Macomb. The 2 mile and 5K walk/run will begin at 7:30 a.m. Registration is $25. Awards for the top male and female finishers will be given. Walkers are welcome. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations prior to 6/14/23. Registration forms may be obtained at the Macomb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, the McDonough County YMCA, online at https://runsignup.com/…/AnnualJohnBlivenMemorialWalkRun or the Samaritan Well Inc. Facebook page. You can also contact the Samaritan Well Inc. office at 309-837-3357 between 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with questions. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Samaritan Well shelters and St. Jude Children’s’ Hospital.
All Age Groups are welcomeT-Shirts guaranteed if registered by Wednesday, June 14, 2023Fruit, Snacks, & water for all run participantsKids (12 and under) receive a free ice cream coupon for the Old Dairy on the day of the eventAwards for Top Male & Female finishers for both the 5k and 2MileAge Group Awards 5k & 2Mile: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and olderProceeds benefit The Samaritan Well, Inc. and St. Jude Children's Hospital

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2024-06-29 09:00 - 16:00 | 119 E. Jefferson St.
June 29: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with bag sale from 3 to 4 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale, 119 E. Jefferson St.

Annual Classic Car & Truck Show
2024-06-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Courthouse square, IL, 61455, United States
Annual Macomb Heritage Days Top 40 Classic Car & Truck Show.Participant JudgedSpecial Awards50/50 Proceeds to the Honor Flight$20 per Car entryRegistration 8:00AM-NoonEnter on East Side of Macomb SquareFor more info call Amy at 309-255-4035 to Justin at 309-255-2740

Rocky Peter: American Idol Finalist Season 14
2024-06-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
American Idol season 14 finalist Rocky Peter brings his unique one-man-band sound LIVE to the Macomb Heritage Days’ Pepsi Stage for a FREE all-ages show Saturday, June 29th at 4:45PM

Odd Fellows
2024-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Forgottonia Brewing, 324 N. Lafayette St., Macomb
Pop, Rock, & IndieOdd Fellows are an acoustic band that strips down and reinterprets pop, rock, and indie songs.They will be playing out in the beer garden starting at 5 pm.

Stringfield: Grateful Bluegrass!
2024-06-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Do you like Bluegrass music? Are you a “Dead Head”? If so, you HAVE to join us at Macomb Heritage Days, Saturday, June 29th as STRINGFIELD brings their unique awesome Grateful Dead styled Bluegrass to the Pepsi Stage at 6:00 PM!
https://www.facebook.com/STRINGFIELDIOWA

Big Wade & Black Swan Theory: Funk/Jazz/Soul
2024-06-29 19:30 - 21:00 | IL
Frontman of The Black Swan Theory, Le’Wade “Big Wade” Milliner is a celebrated musician widely recognized as one of the pioneers of Nebraska’s soul music scene. Funk, Soul & Jazz, promoting a positive message to the masses with some real California and St. Louis stank on it!
Funky music at its finest! Don’t miss Big Wade & Black Swan Theory shake the Macomb Heritage Days Pepsi Stage Saturday night, June 29th promptly at 9:15!
