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Stuff The Bus
2019-07-27 08:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Colchester Dollar General Parking Lot, Colchester, Illinois

Raising Saints Block Party
2019-07-27 10:00 - 23:00 | IL
3rd Annual Raising Saints Block Party
Honoring our Local Heroes
10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.: Bounce Houses and Meet Local Heroes – $5 admission – W. Washington St. in front of St. Paul School
7:00p.m.-11:00p.m. Madd Hoss Jackson and beer garden – 21yo and older; $5 cover – 300 block of W. Jackson St.; lot next to Vitale’s

Gladstone "Happy Rock" Homecoming
2019-08-01 | IL
Entertainment for Friday, August 2 evening will be Elvis and Patsy Kline impersonators with the Mueller Band on Saturday, August 3. The Gladstone Methodist Church will serve breakfast Thursday-Saturday mornings. Community volunteers will serve chicken and noodles Thursday, August 1. The Henderson County Health Department will serve beef sandi-mash dinner on Friday, August 2 and the Gladstone Fire Department will serve fish and chicken on Saturday, August 3. Other family friendly activities. Volunteers to help with activities welcomed. For more information contact Jane at 309-221-0412Doc Pogue

Citizens Bank Community & Senior’s Day
2019-08-01 08:30 - 10:30, 2019-09-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Citizens Bank Downtown Macomb
Local health and community service providers offer goods and services – many of which are free – to all ages.

The MILL: Pop-Up Adventure Playground
2019-08-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Glendwood Park, 1400 N Randolph St, Macomb, United States

Macomb Municipal Band
2019-08-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Macomb City Hall Lawn

Macomb VFW Flea Market
2019-08-10 08:00 - 14:00 | Macomb VFW Post 1921, 1200 E. Jefferson St, Macomb
Handmade crafts, Flea finds, Yard sale , homebase businesses.
Serving Homemade Tenderloins
Outside spaces available
Call 309-837-1921
Vfw1921@gmail.com

Broadside Mural Project
2019-08-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Western Illinois Museum invites the public to help create a Broadside Mural on three Saturdays beginning on April 13th. Other dates include Saturday, July 13th and Saturday, August 10th, and work sessions will be held from 9:00 am to noon. Museum staff and volunteers will be on-hand to assist those wishing to help; no experience is necessary. Children ten and up who are accompanied by an adult are welcome.
The mural project will use a traditional wheat paste method of posting what were known as Broadsides. Historically broadsides were used as posters, announcing events, making proclamations and commentaries, or simple advertisements. John Dunlap of Philadelphia is credited for posting a broadside of the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776. For the museum’s mural project, local advertisements from Xerox copies of early newspapers will provide compelling graphics for the mural. The public is invited to create a collage from the Xerox copies of the advertisements and attach them with wheat paste to a wood panel. The panels will be mounted on the museum’s east side garage door.
The Broadside mural project is a return to the more immediate form of expression, taking its cue from our rebellious and resourceful ancestors who made declarations on the walls of buildings for all to see. These wheat paste posters, announcements, and declarations were an important vehicle to spread ideas and rally support for the cause. The museum’s broadside mural project provides a tangible way for people to once again come together to express their ideas, dreams, and foster conversation.
Some materials being used to create the broadsides are permanent; participants are encouraged to wear clothing they don’t mind getting the wheat paste glue on.
The Western Illinois Museum is located at 201 South Lafayette Street, one block south of Macomb’s Courthouse Square. For more information contact the museum at info@wimuseum.org or (309) 837.2750.

Event presented by:

Western Illinois Museum
(309) 837-2750
info@westernillinoismuseum.org
http://wimuseum.org

30th Annual Purple & Gold Auction
2019-08-10 17:30 - 21:30 | Western Hall

National S'mores Day
2019-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Celebrate National S’mores Day with us at Lakeview Nature Area & Center 🎊
This FREE event features:
🍫 S’mores
🎲 Games
🎵 Music
🎖 Fun prizes
🍫 Did we mention s’mores?!
Join us on August 10 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm 😎

Owls of Illinois
2019-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Annual Altrusa Holiday Bazaar
2019-08-11 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
2019 Holiday Bazaar –
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Macomb Sr. High School 1525 S. Johnsons St. Macomb, IL
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Free Admission
Lunch served. Lots of Amazing Crafts and one-of-a-kind Gifts!
Raffle Baskets and 50/50 raffle.

Randolph Street Rendezvous Pop-up Concert Series
2019-08-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Glendwood Park, 1400 N Randolph St, Macomb, United States

Movie in the Park
2019-08-16 20:30 - 23:00 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
movie will be announced closer to event

WIU Fall Classes Begin
2019-08-19 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States

Bushnell Town & Country Festival
2019-08-21 | Bushnell, IL
The Town & Country Fall Festival is an annual event held in Bushnell, IL at the beginning of the school year in late summer/early fall and is open to the public.
In addition to carnival amusement rides and classic fair food this festival also includes free live music in the town square, an antique tractor and gas engine show, a classic car show, and a yearly parade to open the festivities.

Flatland Summer Jam
2019-08-23 15:00 - 23:00 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Flatland Summer Jam is an annual roots rock music festival presented by the Macomb Park District in Veterans Park. Along with a line up of the regions top acts the festival features food vendors, a beer tent, bags tournament and mini golf course. Children’s actives, including bounce houses and kite flying. ROCK ON!!

Vinyl Record Sale
2019-08-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Stop by and check out the museum’s Garage Sale with Jeff Holtz. We have A LOT of vinyl records that have been donated over the years and we’re selling ‘em! Don’t worry, we will keep a selection for the museum’s collection and all proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase archive materials for the collection.
The Garage Sale will be held on three Saturday mornings, including, June 29 11 to 2:00 pm (Heritage Days), August 24, and November 9, from 9:00 am to noon. Coffee and donuts will be served. We’ll take cold hard cash or checks only.

Wildlife Prairie Park’s Amazing Animals Wildlife Program
2019-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Wildlife Prairie Park’s
Amazing Animals Wildlife Program
Saturday, August 24, 2019
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Come learn about native Illinois wildlife (from all five vertebrate animal groups) as naturalists from Wildlife Prairie Park share some interesting facts about several native Illinois animals that will be brought for viewing. This program will be held at the park’s Pioneer shelter (2nd left). For more information about this program, please call the park visitor center/office 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.

Colchester Labor Day Celebration
2019-08-29 | Downtown Colchester
Come out and enjoy the annual Colchester Labor Day Celebration. This event is free and open to the public and features a parade, carnival, food and drink vendors, flea market and various entertainment.

Wildlife Prairie Park’s Amazing Animals Wildlife Program
2019-08-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Fuzz Fest Music Festival
2019-08-30 | The Grounds, 17432 Muley Rd., Littleton, IL, United States
Fuzz Fest is an annual grass roots arts and music festival located at The Grounds, providing a one of a kind festival experience in the Midwest.
August 30 – September 1, 2019
The Grounds
17432 Muley Rd.
Littleton, IL 61452

#LakeviewPhotoWalk & Summer Open House
2019-08-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States

Car Show
2019-08-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Colchester, IL

Tractor Show
2019-08-31 08:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Colchester

Farm2Fork Dinner
2019-09-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Western Illinois University Union- Heritage Room, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The WIU Sustainability Committee and WIU Catering by Sodexo are hosting a Farm 2 Fork dinner, and we hope that you will join us! We are raising money to install solar-powered lighting and charging stations at a bus stop in town that is frequented by both local patrons and WIU students.
Menu:
Appetizers – Bacon Popcorn, Cheddar Basil Bites, Fruit Bruschetta
Salad – Kale Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
Entree – Your choice of Chicken Roulade, Grilled Pork Chops, or Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Sides- Au Gratin Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables
Dessert – Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Drinks – Infused Cucumber Mint Water and Chilled Apple Cider Punch
The food is being locally sourced through the Macomb Food Co-op. Local vendors will be showcasing their products. WIU students will be assisting with all aspects of this event including meal prep, cooking, serving, and presenting.
$35 for General Admission Tickets
$8 for WIU Students/children under 18
To register visit: www.wiu.edu/farm2fork/

Fourth Annual 1/5 USMC Reunion
2019-09-05 09:00 - 22:00 | IL
Activities include:
small arms range
golfing
fishing
for more information 309-351-2050 or ptimfi@yahoo.com

Art, Wind & Fire
2019-09-06 | IL
The Art, Wind & Fire Festival is a weekend long event featuring The Gazebo Art Festival, The Kites Fest and Macomb’s annual Balloon Rally.
The Gazebo Art Festival, named for the historic structure that resides in the middle of Macomb’s Chandler Park where the event is held, is an annual juried art sale that celebrates local and regional artists. The festival presents original works of art in painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics, fiber art and many other mediums.
Our annual Kites Fest, held at Macomb’s Veterans Park, features a Giant Kite Show, Kite Ballets, a Candy Drop, Kite Making, Kite Fights and so much more. Bring the kids, some lawn chairs and blankets, sunscreen, a camera and join us for a fun time with the whole family!

The Balloon Rally is traditionally on the campus of Western Illinois University, Vince Grady Field. Balloonists come to Macomb to blow off a little hot air and display their magnificent balloons both in flights and during the balloon glow. Plenty of food is available for everyone. Handicap accessible. Come out and have a great time!

Friends of the Library Better Books Sale
2019-09-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Friends of the Library Better Books Sale will be held in conjunction with the Gazebo Arts Festival. The sale features fiction, mysteries, science fiction, cookbooks, non fiction, history/biography, religion/philosophy, wellness/health, children/youth books, CDs and DVDs. This is a fair weather sale only. Proceeds invested in the library.
