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YMCA Community Child Care Center FUNdraiser
2021-08-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | YMCA Community Child Care Center, 221 E. Washington St., Macomb
Tickets
www.canvas-connections.com/ymcafundraiser

Join us for a FUN evening of painting to help support the YMCA Community Child Care Center! We’ll be painting “Blue Skies” on a 16 x 20” canvas. Cost is just $35. Invite a friend or two along!! There will be a raffle for an Usborne book basket. We’ll also be collecting donations of art supplies such as sidewalk chalk, bubbles, glue, construction paper, glitter, wiggle eyes, etc. if you would like to donate. Cash bar available for refreshments

Free Food Pantry
2021-08-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-09-16 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-10-21 12:30 - 13:30 | The Crossing, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Visit The Crossing on the third Thursday of each month. Free and open to the public. All are welcome. No church membership required.

Movie In The Park
2021-08-20 20:00 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Movie In The Park
August 20 • Veterans Park • 8:00pm
GREASE (rated PG)
A wholesome exchange student (Olivia Newton-John) and a leather-clad Danny (John Travolta) have a summer romance, but will it cross clique lines?

43rd Annual National Foundation Golf Outing: Macomb Elks Lodge #1009
2021-08-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Gold HIll Golf Course
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Bushnell Town and Country Fall Festival
2021-08-25 - 2021-08-28
Located in beautiful Bushnell, IL Get all the details on Festing.com!

Tractor Show
2021-09-04 08:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Colchester

Summer Peace Drum Circles
2021-09-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Summer Peace Drum Circles: Chandler Park Gazebo Tuesdays, June 15 to September 7, Noon to 1 p.m.

The Sharing Community Action Group is offering area residents a chance to participate in informal drum circles over the noon hour each Tuesday this summer in the Chandler Park gazebo.
Coming together to have fun while creating rhythms, mutual understanding, and a shared sense of community is the goal. Beginners as well as experienced drummers are welcome and are asked to bring a percussion instrument or anything they can tap on. Watchers are welcome too.
The Peace Drum Circles are being organized by the Sharing Community Action Group with help from Michael Thompson, who has participated in drum circles regularly, and Kevin Nichols, who teaches courses in jazz and percussion at Western Illinois University.
The SCA was formed early this year when leaders of local civic organizations were invited to use the tools of Nonviolent Communication to further communication and cooperation among residents in Macomb.
This approach emphasizes, in the words of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “the recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family.”
The SCA Group strives to strengthen dialogue and communication across peoples’ shared humanity, to develop ways individuals and organizations can contribute to an equitable and just, healthy and strong community, and to confront barriers that keep community members apart and undermine community building.
SCA members hope to offer a variety of activities and projects that encourage the wide spectrum of Macomb residents to come together as a community to move toward these goals. The weekly Peace Drum Circle is one of these activities.

Art Wind & Fire
2021-09-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Macomb
Starting Friday evening with hot air balloons and continuing on Saturday with Gazebo Art Festival-Chandler Park and YFC Disc Golf Tournament-Everwood Park and ending Saturday night with the beautiful hot air balloon glow-Vince Grady Field WIU this is a fun weekend for all.

MORE DETAILS WILL BE POSTED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE!

Movie In The Park
2021-09-10 19:30 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
September 10 • Veterans Park • 7:30pm
RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON (rated PG)
Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned, and it’s up to a lone warrior to track down the last dragon and stop the Druun for good.

Altrusa Holiday Bazaar
2021-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Veteran’s Park, E University Drive, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
2021 Altrusa Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, October 23, 2021
9am – 3pm
Veterans Park 1800 E University Dr, Macomb, IL 61455
Vendor Fee: Commercial vendors $50/crafters $40

Lots of amazing crafts and one-of-a-kind gifts
Large variety of vendors
Free Admission
Raffle Baskets, 50/50 Raffle, and Food Trucks!

Proceeds benefit community literacy programs and local scholarships.

For more info email altrusa@macomb.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MacombAltrusa
Website: https://macombaltrusa.com/

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Eastern Washington Eagles
2021-09-18 12:00 - 17:00 | WIU Campus: Hanson Field

Live at Magnolia's: Black Velvet
2021-09-24 18:30 | Magnolia’s
We’re excited to welcome Black Velvet back to Magnolias! This husband and wife duo puts a unique spin on Billboard hits that we know and love. Sing and dance along with us as they cover artists such as P!nk, The Police, Hendrix, The Beatles, Aerosmith, and more! If you missed these guys last time, you do not want to make that mistake again!

Macomb/McDonough County Out of the Darkness Walk
2021-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Macomb City Hall
Join us! Walk to Prevent Suicide and Promote Mental Health Awareness at the Macomb/McDonough County Out of the Darkness Walk. Register at: www.afsp.org/MacombIL

Lake Exploration Day
2021-09-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Chew Toy: Live at Forgottonia Brewing
2021-10-01 19:30 | Forgottonia Brewing, 324 N. Lafayette St., Macomb
Chew Toy is back and will be rockin’ the beer garden! Bring your dancing shoes, grab a beer, and hit the beer garden!

WIU Symphony Orchestra Masterworks No. 1 — Kenny Lee
2021-10-01 21:00 - 22:00 | COFAC Recital Hall

WIU Homecoming & Reunion 2021
2021-10-02 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
THE WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU … to join us for WIU Homecoming & Reunion 2021!
Let the fun begin at WIU Friday-Saturday, Oct. 1-2, as Western Illinois University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration with “Rocky Undercover: What’s Your Alibi?”
Homecoming 2021 will feature reunions for the classes of 1970, 1971, 1980, 1981, 1995 and 1996, but alumni of all years are welcome to celebrate being a Leatherneck.
2021 Homecoming Schedule – October 2
7-7:45 a.m. Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround Registration, Alumni House
8 a.m. In-person and Virtual 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. Southern Illinois – 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.

Old Stompin' Ground Runaround 5K
2021-10-02 07:00 - 17:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
2021 Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround Tentative Schedule – October 2, 2021:
12:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. Virtual Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround
7-7:45 a.m. Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround In-Person Registration, Alumni House
8 a.m. In-Person Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround: 5K Run/1.5 mile walk
Take a Run with Us Down Memory Lane!
Our in-person race will once again include chip timing technology with live results streamed online and displayed near the finish line. All participants will receive a commemorative Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround moisture wicking/dry fit t-shirt. Shower facilities are available at the WIU Spencer Student Recreation Center with a valid ID. Come home and run/walk with us down memory lane!
Awards will be given to overall male and female winners. Race begins at 8 a.m. at the Alumni House.
Registration two weeks prior to the Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround is $15/person and includes a dry fit t-shirt. When ordering your t-shirt, we would recommend sizing down one size. Registration September 18 and after will be $20/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.

Fall Colors Nature Hike
2021-10-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Randolph Street Rendezvous
2021-10-07 17:30 | Glenwood Park, 1400 N Randolph St, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
🎤 Featuring Black Velvet
October 7 • Glenwood Park • 5:30pm
FREE live music brought to you by TNT Realty Group

CANCELLED: Driver Safety Course
2021-10-15 08:30 - 17:00 | McDonough Telephone Cooperative, 210 N. Coal St., Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Moonlight Meander
2021-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
October 16 • Lakeview Nature Area • 5:30-7:30pm
Join us for Moonlight Meander, a free festival to celebrate the arrival of autumn 🍁 An evening full of fun family-friendly seasonal activities!
When applicable, social distancing and safe mask wearing are required outdoors. Secure fitting masks are required for all who visit inside the Nature Center. Thank you!

Mississippi Dogfish at the Wine Sellers
2021-10-22 17:30 | The Wine Sellers
Mississippi Dogfish started as fun among friends but is quickly establishing itself as an entertainment tour de force in the roadhouses of the Midwest. Originally put together as a jazz-folk band to play a friend’s music event in 2020, Mississippi Dogfish quickly realized their potential, found a drummer in the alley, and began pursuing a more rock and roll based sound. Mississippi Dogfish will entertain you with an evening of Rock ‘N Roll, Country, and Soul music.

Shawn Griffith: Live at Forgottonia Brewing
2021-10-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Forgottonia Brewing, 324 N. Lafayette St., Macomb
Shawn Griffith will be performing in our beer garden! Grab a beer and enjoy the tunes!

Altrusa Holiday Bazaar
2021-10-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Veteran’s Park, E University Drive, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Illinois Bats: Facts and Myths
2021-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

History/Non Fiction Book Sale with Jeff Holz Media Collection
2021-10-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Macomb Public Library Annex, 109 E. Jefferson St., Macomb, 61455, United States
Held in connection with Dickens on the Square, this book sale includes a large selection of audio books and CDs from radio personality Jeff Holz. This media will not be priced, but will be a “free will donation” with proceeds invested in the library.

Fallen Soldiers 5K
2021-10-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
