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WIU Homecoming
2017-09-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | IL
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Homecoming 2017
September 29-30, 2017
2017 Tentative Schedule
Thursday, September 21, 2017
5:30-7:30 p.m. Celebrating Town & Gown
Friday, September 22, 2017
Paint the Paws
Friday, September 29, 2017
5-9 p.m. All-Alumni Social, Alumni House (Complimentary food, beer, wine and soda; cash bar available)
Saturday, September 30, 2017
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
3 p.m. Leathernecks Football Game vs. TBD – 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.
Homecoming 2016
Rocky In Space: Our Pride is Out of This World

LIFE Course: A Path to Balance
2017-09-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Third Floor, MDH Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Services, Macomb
Wednesday, September 20
5:00 – 6:30 pm, Third Floor, MDH Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Services, Macomb
This session will focus on causes and disease processes related to balance loss, in addition to a review of different balance treatment options and fall prevention tips.
FEE: $10 Pre-registration is required.
For more information, contact WIU’s Study Abroad and Outreach office at (309) 298-1911.

Forgottania
2017-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Colchester City Hall Community Room, Friendway Park

Honey Harvest
2017-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Horn Field Campus, 985 China Road , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Please join Dr.Dan Yoder, Student Recreation Society (SRS) and Horn Environmental Learning Project (H.E.L.P.) for the 2nd Annual Honey Harvest. This event is FREE and open to the public. Due to the nature of the activity, times are subject to change. There will be opportunities for some to see the honeybees up close and personal. Also there is opportunity to purchase honey from the harvest! For more information call (309) 298-4676

LIFE Course: Pain Management
2017-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Third Floor, MDH Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Services, Macomb
Tuesday, September 19
6:00 – 8:00 pm, Third Floor, MDH Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Services, Macomb
This talk will focus on three types of pain management including, medication, therapy, and biofeedback.
FEE: $5 Pre-registration is required.
For more information, contact WIU’s Study Abroad and Outreach office at (309) 298-1911.

Look Good Feel Better
2017-09-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Auxiliary Workroom, McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
Monday, September 18
4:00 – 6:00 pm, Auxiliary Workroom, McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
Pre-registration is required.
This free program is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A trained cosmetologist will show women, who are currently receiving or have recently completed cancer treatment, how to cope with skin changes, makeup application, hair loss and wig selection.
For more information or to register, contact MDH Outreach Services at (309) 836-1584.

Bereavement Support Group - New Horizons
2017-09-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Medical Arts Building, Conference Room, McDonough District Hospital campus, Macomb
Monday, September 18
3:00 – 4:00 PM, Medical Arts Building, Conference Room, McDonough District Hospital campus, Macomb
This open discussion support group is for adults who have experienced the loss of a family member or significant other. For more information, call the MDH Hospice at (309) 836-1543.

St.Paul Rummage Sale
2017-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Paul School Gym, 322 W. Washington, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Bargain Day at the St. Paul rummage sale: bargain bags and large items half-price.

Stronghurst Fall Festival
2017-09-16 | Stronghurst Village Park

St.Paul Rummage Sale
2017-09-15 09:00 - 18:00 | St. Paul School Gym, 322 W. Washington, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The St. Paul School gym will be filled with clothes, toys, household goods, decorative items, furniture, books, and more: all at reasonable prices. Saturday is bargain bag day and large items will be half-price. A bake sale, sandwiches, and drinks are offered Friday A.M.

Adult Coloring Club
2017-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Macomb Public Library, 235 S Lafayette St , Macomb
Free and open to the public! Coloring pages provided.

LIFE Course: Relationships Through the Years
2017-09-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Spoon River Outreach Center, 2500 E. Jackson St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Wednesday, September 13
2:00 – 3:00 PM, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center, Macomb
At this program, you will learn how to manage the symptoms of menopause and keep the spark burning in your relationship.
FEE: $5 Pre-registration is required.
For more information, contact WIU’s Study Abroad and Outreach office at (309) 298-1911.

Community CPR Class
2017-09-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Auditoriums A & B, Auxiliary workroom and conference room; McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
Tuesday, September 12
6:00 pm, Auditoriums A & B, Auxiliary workroom and conference room; McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
FEE: $40 Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register, contact MDH Outreach Services at (309) 836-1584.

MDH Breast Cancer Support Group
2017-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Auditoriums A & B, Auxiliary workroom and conference room; McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
Monday, September 11
5:30 pm, Auditorium B, McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
For more information contact MDH Outreach Services at (309) 836-1584.

2017 Paddling Tours of Lake Argyle
2017-09-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Saturday, July 1st – 10am & 1pm
Saturday, August 19th – 10am & 1pm
Saturday, September 9th – 10am & 1pm
Saturday, October 7th – 10am & 1pm
Join us for a morning or afternoon of paddling and enjoying nature on beautiful Lake Argyle. Kayaks, paddle boards, paddles, and life jackets are being provided by the Friends of Argyle. Ten kayaks and four paddle boards are available, so space is limited to the first 14 people to register for each tour. Tours are being offered two times each day and each program will be about 2 hours. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the parking area near the concession for this program. Please register by calling (309)776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov.

Gazebo Art Festival
2017-09-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
GAF is a one day art show and sale in a park just off Macomb’s historic downtown square. The weekend of the festival, Chandler Park is also home to Western Illinois University’s annual Al Sears Jazz Festival, creating a vibrant atmosphere of music and art.

Friends of the Library Book & Media Sale
2017-09-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, 61455, United States
Thousands of good conditioned books will be offered for sale in conjunction with the Gazebo Art Festival. Books will be arranged in subject order and include Mysteries, Novels, Science Fiction, Non Fiction, History/Biography, Cookbooks, Religion, Wellness, etc. along with a large selection of Children/Youth Books. Media includes CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-Tape. This is a FAIR WEATHER SALE ONLY. Proceeds are reinvested in the Macomb Public Library.

19th Annual MDH Golf Tournament
2017-09-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Gold HIll Golf Course
Gold Hills Golf Club, 8:00AM Registration/9:00AM Tee-off
Dinner and awards ceremony will follow the event.
For more information, contact the MDH Foundation Office at (309) 836-1757.

Macomb Kite Festival
2017-09-09 - 2017-09-10 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Park N’ Cruise
2017-09-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Macomb Downtown Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Macomb Balloon Rally
2017-09-08 - 2017-09-09 | WIU Vince Grady Field, Macomb
The 31st annual Macomb Balloon Rally will be held Sept. 8-9, 2017, on Vince Grady Field at Western Illinois University. Join us as we celebrate with a tropical theme, a special shape and free, family fun for everyone. There will be 23 balloons at this year’s event and the popular balloon glow will be held at dusk Saturday, Sept. 9.

Seniors’ Day at Citizens
2017-09-07 08:30 - 10:30 | Citizens Bank Downtown Macomb
Thursday, September 7
8:30-10:30 am, Citizens Bank, Downtown Macomb
Topic: Balance/Vestibular Assessments with MDH Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Services
For more information, call MDH Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Services (309) 836-1601.

Citizens Bank Community & Seniors Day
2017-09-07 08:30 - 10:30 | Citizens Bank Downtown Macomb
Local health and community service providers will offer goods and services. Many are free to people of all ages.

Macomb Farmers Market
2017-09-07 07:00 - 13:00 | IL
Every Thursday and Saturday May 18-October 14

First Aid Class
2017-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | MDH-Auditorium A & B, Auxiliary Workroom & Conference Room, 535 E. Grant, Macomb, IL, IL, United States
Wednesday, September 6
6:00 pm, Auditorium A, McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
FEE: $40 Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register, contact MDH Outreach Services at (309) 836-1584.

Anger Management
2017-09-05 15:30 - 17:00 | MDH-Health Services Building 1 Auditorium, lower level
Tuesdays
3:30 – 5:00 pm, Health Services Building 1 Auditorium, lower level
Pre-registration is required. Insurance and financial assistance may cover costs depending on coverage.
For more information or to register, call MDH Behavioral Health Services at (309) 836-1582.

Colchester Labor Day Variety Show
2017-09-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Colchester City Park, Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Colchester Labor Day Parade
2017-09-03 14:00 - 16:00 | IL
Colchester Labor Day Parade “Remember When”

Divorcing Parents Education Program
2017-09-01 13:00 - 17:00 | MDH-Health Services Building 1 Auditorium, lower level
Friday, September 1
1:00-5:00 pm, Health Services Building 1 Auditorium
Cost: $60 payable at session
Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to pre-register, call MDH Behavioral Health Services at (309) 836-1582.

Community CPR Class
2017-08-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Auditoriums A & B, Auxiliary workroom and conference room; McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
FEE: $40. Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register, contact MDH Outreach Services at (309) 836-1584.
