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Citizens Bank Community & Senior’s Day
2019-08-01 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Citizens Bank Downtown Macomb
Local health and community service providers offer goods and services – many of which are free – to all ages.

Gladstone "Happy Rock" Homecoming
2019-08-01
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

Raising Saints Block Party
2019-07-27 10:00 - 23:00
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

Stuff The Bus
2019-07-27 08:00 - 21:00 | Colchester Dollar General Parking Lot, Colchester, Illinois

Blood Drive
2019-07-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 1212 W. Calhoun St., MACOMB, IL, 61455, United States
Date and Time
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT

Tuesday, July 23
3-6 p.m.

Location
Wesley United Methodist Church
Atrium
1212 W. Calhoun St.
1212 W. Calhoun St. Macomb IL 61455

Contact Information
Lauren Merritt
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BKC Dog Show
2019-07-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Spencer Student Recreation Center, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Burlington Kennel Club Dog Show held at the Spencer Student Recreation Center on the campus of Western Illinois University is an annual AKC sanctioned show that boasts over 400 entries yearly. With hundreds of dogs in dozens of breeds and categories, this two-day event is a must for dog lovers of all ages.
And the 2019 show marks the return of the featured ‘”Puppies Show.”
Admission: Adults (over age 12), $3; Children (5-12), $1; Children under age five are free.
Includes Free Barking!

Henderson County Fair
2019-07-20 | Stronghurst, IL
Henderson County Fairgrounds, Stronghurst. Features family night; farmers’ breakfast; horse, rabbit, poultry, sheep, dog, cat, beef, swine and tractor shows; queen pageant; 4-H fair; kids activities; tractor pull; Figure 8 Race; inflatable rides; food; and more. For all events, dates and times, visit www.hendersoncofair.com or contact Henderson County Fair Association, 309-924-1177.

Free Food Pantry
2019-07-18 17:30 - 18:30 | The Crossing, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Date and Time
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CDT

5:30 pm

Location
The Crossing – 1600 W. Jackson Street, Macomb

Website
https://thecrossing.net/location/macomb

Contact Information
(309) 836-7870
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Description
Visit The Crossing on the third Thursday of each month. Free and open to the public. All are welcome. No church membership required.

Reptiles and Amphibians of Illinois
2019-07-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Oliver
2019-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | WIU Hainline Theater
Summer Stage presents OLIVER

3rd FOCC Annual Golf Outing
2019-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Monmouth Country Club
Please join Family Outreach Community Center (FOCC) for our 3rd Annual Golf Outing! What a great way to help raise funds to benefit Henderson County families and have a great time doing it! Saturday, July 13. Monmouth Country Club. Registration starts at 8 a.m.; tee off at 9 a.m. 4-person, 18 holes Best Ball. $50 a player. Lunch by Chicks at the Club included. For more information, contact 1-309-924-1872.

Doc Pogue 5k Run/Walk
2019-07-13 07:00 - 17:00 | Stronghurst Village Park
The 6th Annual Doc Pogue 5K Run/Walk is set for Saturday, July 13 starting at the Stronghurst Village Park. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with the Run/Walk starting at 8 a.m. Entry fee is $25.00. The KiddieK Run (2 blocks) for ages 10 and under immediately follows the 5K. Entry fee is $15.00. Sausage gravy, biscuit and eggs breakfast at the Stronghurst American Legion on South Broadway immediately follows the Run. Free will donation. To register or for more information, contact Jade at 309-337-1950 or Melinda at 309-221-2711.

Raritan State Bank Community Cookouts
2019-07-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Raritan State Bank Pavilion, 108 East Main Street, Raritan, IL, United States
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, July 12. Raritan State Bank Pavilion, 108 East Main Street, Raritan. Serving brats, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, desserts and drinks. Free will offering with June proceeds going to the Family Outreach Community Center (FOCC) Backpack Program. For more information, contact 309-746-6200.

Family SummerFEST
2019-07-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Doc Pogue Splash Park, Stronghurst, IL, United States

Downtown Macomb Summer Concert
2019-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, 61455, United States
Location
Chandler Park, Downtown Macomb

Fees/Administration
Free admission.

Website
http://facebook.com/downtownmacomb

Contact Information
(309) 575-3015
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4-H Fair
2019-07-08 07:00 - 15:00 | 4-H Center, 3022 W. Jackson St.
Annual 4-H Fair

Nature's Fireworks
2019-07-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Natu

The Blind Swine Speakeasy
2019-07-05 16:30 - 19:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Blind Swine Speakeasy brings local history and culture to the community, in a cross between an event and exhibit. The raw space, once used as a garage, is an authentic 1930s era speakeasy experience. It’s a perfect location to tackles the complex issues around the 18th amendment –all while enjoying music and a, now legal, beverage.
Each event will have a theme related to the era where guests can participate in activities and learn about local history.

The first and third Fridays June 7 through October 4, 2019, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.

Independence Day Celebration
2019-07-04 19:00 - 22:00 | WIU Q Lot, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Celebrate July 4th with music and fireworks

Pork Chop & Chicken Fry
2019-07-04 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Pat’s Community Center, northeast of Raritan/south of IL Rt. 116, Raritan, IL, United States

Survival Challenge
2019-07-04 | Survival Challenge home, 10889 E 950th St,, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
This 5-day event pushes contestants from around the country, as well as guest participant former cast members of the hit television show “Survivor,” to the limit of their physical, social and strategic skills as they enduring harsh elements, intense competitive challenges, and top-notch opponents in an attempt be the contest’s sole surviving winner.
SURVIVAL CHALLENGE is open to the public and spectators are invited to watch the competition, enjoy food and beverage and “Meet & Greet” former cast members from TV’s “SURVIVOR.”
Some of the nearly 30 past participating former Survivor cast members include; Joel Klug, Troy “Troyzan” Roberts, Nina Poersch, Boo Bernis, Dr. Jill Behm, Twila Tanner, Spencer Bledsoe, Brooke Struck, Kelly “Purple Kelly” Shinn, and Survivor Season One winner Richard Hatch.

Raritan Independence Day Celebration
2019-07-03 20:30 - 23:00

Airport Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
2019-06-30 07:00 - 13:00 | Macomb Airport
Macomb Municipal Airport and Lions Club host pancake breakfast and airplane rides!

Vinyl Record Sale
2019-06-29 11:00 - 14:00 | 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.

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Arts in Nature
2019-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Saturday, June 29, 2019 – 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Come join us on the morning of Saturday, June 29th at the park’s visitor center for a morning of Arts in Nature. Participants will have the opportunity to try rock painting; Linda Cox from Copperfields Bookstore and the park naturalist will share some fun nature stories as well as lead participants in a fun musical activity. There will be a campfire to make s’mores at the end of the program too. Space is limited to first 20 people, to register please call (309)776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov.

The Samaritan Well John Bliven Memorial Walk/Run
2019-06-29 06:30 - 09:30 | The Old Dairy, 210 S Lafayette St, , Macomb, IL

Macomb Heritage Days
2019-06-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Heritage Days is a family friendly event which features main stage entertainment, carnival rides by American Banner Carnival, the Brownie Myers Memorial Car Show, the Little Miss & Master Pageant, craft, flea and food vendors, The Bob Anstine Memorial Parade, Airport Pancake Breakfast Fly-In and much more. Heritage Days is traditionally held the last full weekend of June. The 2019 Heritage Days theme is “The History of Aviation in McDonough County.”

Summer Ceramics Family Workshop
2019-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | MPD Ceramics Studio, 1406 N. Randolph St., Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Stargazing at the Park
2019-06-21 20:00 - 22:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Friday, June 21, 2019 (Raindate: 6/22/19)
8:15 – 10:30 p.m.
Friday, August 23, 2019 (Raindate: 8/24/19)
7:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 19, 2019 (No Raindate)
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Join us for three evenings of stargazing with WIU astronomy instructor Tom Van Heuklon and hobby astronomist Larry Knicl. We will be observing Jupiter and Saturn (plus Mars and Mercury in June only), with the addition of Neptune and Uranus in the fall; many deep sky objects including star clusters, nebulae, other galaxies; and the varying seasonal constellations. These programs will be held at the park’s Sunset shelter (1st left turn upon entering the park). For your comfort, bring a chair or blanket, insect repellent, and a flashlight. In the event of inclement weather or poor visibility, please call (309)776-3422. If these programs must be postponed to the rain dates or canceled, a recording will be left.

After Glow Party
2019-06-15 21:00 - 23:30 | Ball Fore, 9575 US 136, Macomb, IL
From 9pm – 12am, ALL YOU CAN PLAY:
⛳️ L.E.D. Mini-Golf
🏀 L.E.D. Basketball
🏐 L.E.D. Volleyball
For just $8 😎
Join us for a fun night out 😄
