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Fall Ceramics Family Workshop
2019-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

WIU Homecoming Parade
2019-10-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Macomb Downtown Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Many activities planned week of Sept. 27-Oct. 5
Parade route from Macomb downtown to the WIU Campus

Smiley Family Farm
2019-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Smiley’s Family Farm, 14600 N 350th Rd, Industry, IL
Smiley’s Family Farm & Pumpkin Patch, located just outside the lovely village of Industry, IL, have 15 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and squashes. They plant over 7-thousand pumpkin seeds, so there’s A LOT of pumpkins for sale; A LOT! They also have pie pumpkins for baking, tractor pulled hay-rack rides, fresh eggs from their very own hens, and a farmer’s market with different varieties of fresh vegetables. The Smiley’s also take reservations for group and school tours. And if that’s not enough, Smiley’s Family Farm are registered breeders of Myotonic Goats, more commonly know as “Fainting Goats,” which are from a long line of champions and make excellent 4-H or FFA projects and, of course, pets. Did we mention they also have Llamas? So don’t miss the fun at Smiley’s Family Farm!
PHONE
(309) 333-4522
ADDRESS
Smiley’s Family Farm – 14600 N 350th Rd., Industry, IL
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/smileysfamilyfarm/
Saturday 10-4 p.m.
Sunday 12-4 p.m.

WIU Homecoming
2019-10-04 - 2019-10-05 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
2019 Tentative Schedule

Friday, September 27, 2019

Paint the Paws

Friday, October 4, 2019

2 p.m. Reunion registration starts; it continues throughout the weekend. Registration will take place at the Alumni House.
2 p.m. Chown Golf Learning Center Dedication (New Harry Mussatto Golf Course Club House)
5-9 p.m. All-Alumni Social, Alumni House (Complimentary food, beer, wine and soda; cash bar available)

Saturday, October 5, 2019

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 (Menu: Hot dogs, cheese burgers and hamburgers, veggie burgers, potato chips, bottled water, canned soda and coffee.)
3 p.m. Leathernecks Football Game vs. TBA – 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.

Citizens Bank Community & Senior’s Day
2019-10-03 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.

Samantha Haring “Persistent Spaces” Reception
2019-10-01 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The University Art Gallery will host a reception for Samantha Haring “Persistent Spaces” on Tuesday, October 1, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. The artist will speak about their work at 5:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition will be on view October 1 – November 1, 2019. Admission is free and open to the public.

Mussels, Moonshine & Music
2019-09-29 13:30 - 16:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Mussels, Moonshine, and Music: Mississippi Valley Migrant Life in the Early Twentieth Century with Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, Dennis Strounghmatt. Join us for a voyage to discover the work of the river-based mussel shellers, moonshiners, and musicians that worked across Illinois in the late 19th century and early 20th century. This performance and presentation uses artifacts, photos, oral histories and fiddle music. Sunday, September 29; doors open and pie served at 1:30, program at 2:00 pm
Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street Macomb, IL 61455 309.837.2750 info@wimuseum.org

Power of the Purse
2019-09-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Spoon River Macomb Community Outreach Center, 2500 East Jackson, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Fundraiser for McDonough County United Way
Enjoy a “girls night out” and shop!

Out of Darkness Walk
2019-09-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Macomb City Hall
Walk Date: 09/28/2019
Walk Location: Macomb City Hall – Macomb, IL
Check-in/Registration Time: 9:00 am
Walk Begins: 10:00 am
Walk Ends: 11:00 am
For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Susan Denecke
Contact Phone: 309-836-1582
Contact Email: susandenecke12@gmail.com
Online registration closes at noon (local time) the Friday before the walk. However, anyone who would like to participate can register in person at the walk from the time check-in begins until the walk starts. Registration is free and open to the public. Walk donations are accepted until December 31st.
Welcome to the Out of the Darkness Macomb/McDonough County Walk
When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.
Thanks to Walkers and Donors like you, AFSP has been able to set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20% by 2025.

Help Spread the Word!

Friends of the Library BOOK SALE
2019-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Macomb Public Library Annex, 109 E. Jefferson St., Macomb, 61455, United States
In conjunction with Dickens on the Square, this book sale will feature good conditioned Non Fiction Books (history, wellness, religion, cook books, etc), children & youth books, Media (DVDs, CDs, books on tape) and table top books. The sale is held in the Library Annex, 109 E. Jefferson St. Macomb, IL from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Proceeds are reinvested in the Library.

Lodge and Libations
2019-09-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Horn Field Campus, 985 China Road , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Lodge and Libations is sponsored by the WIU Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration, Hospitality Management and Horn Field Campus. This year’s event will celebrate new and ongoing partnerships with community agencies, donors, alumni, other WIU departments, and with the communities in the region.
Admission to Lodge and Libations is $10 per person and $5 for WIU students and youth, which includes light refreshments refreshments and a cash bar. Online registration is available until Monday, Sept. 17 at bit.ly/LodgeLib.

Walk to End Alzheimer's
2019-09-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Hundreds of Macomb residents will join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The funds raised support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Contact:
Cheri Robertson
217.641.0141
crobertson@alz.org

Fallen Soldiers 5K Walk/Run
2019-09-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Western Hall
The Fallen Soldiers 5K is a fundraising event for the WIU Fallen Soldiers Scholarship Fund that supports veterans and service members currently enrolled at Western.

INDUSTRY ALL TOWN YARD SALE
2019-09-21
Multiple yard sales in Industry IL

Movie in the Park
2019-09-20 20:30 - 23:00 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Boomers and Beyond
2019-09-20
Festival will include live music, car cruise, educational programs, and much more. Tours of retirement homes.
Schedule will be posted soon.
Events downtown Macomb and other locations in Macomb

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
2019-09-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Rushville City Cemetery, South Liberty St., Rushville, IL, 62681, United States
The American Veterans traveling tribute VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL
This 80% replica of the Vietnam Wall is 360 feet long and includes every name found on the permanent wall in Washington D.C.
Open 24 hours a day beginning Thursday @noon and closes Sunday @ 3 p.m.
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Join us for the OPENING CEREMONY Thursday, Sept. 19th 6 p.m.
POW/MIA WREATH LAYING CEREMONY Friday, Sept. 20th 6 p.m.
FIRST RESPONDERS (police, fire, rescue) WREATH LAYING Saturday, Sept. 21st 3 p.m.
CLOSING CEREMONY Sunday, Sept. 22nd 2 p.m.
Rushville City Cemetery South Liberty St. Rushville, Illinois (next to the Veterans Memorial)
More information can be found at www.smilesday.org or on the Smiles Day Facebook page

WIU Football BBQ Competition
2019-09-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Hanson Field, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
hosted by the WIU School of agriculture and University Union Board
Tasting Ticket 1 for $3 or 2 for $5
$10 T-Shirts
$10 Football Tickets-kickoff at 3 p.m.
Family packages available to purchase tickets or register a team:
wiu.edu/cbt/agriculture/football
Entertainment: Musical entertainment, face painting, agricultural activities, games and much more!

Smiley Family Farm-Pumpkin Patch
2019-09-14 10:00 - 16:00

WIU Family Day
2019-09-14 08:00 - 17:00
Enjoy visiting your student at WIU and the activities planned for this fun day around campus and Macomb

Macomb Fashion Week
2019-09-09
Special promotions featured all week
Various businesses in the downtown and around town

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.

Art, Wind & Fire
2019-09-06
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!

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

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/

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

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

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