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2017 Polar Plunge
2017-03-05 12:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Spring Lake Park, Macomb, IL, United States
Event Details
Where Spring Lake
Macomb, IL
Starts 03/05/2017 @ 2:00 PM
Ends 4:00 PM
Check-in Time 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Registration Cutoff 03/04/2017 @ 11:45 PM
Donation Cutoff 04/28/2017 @ 11:00 PM
Contact Jennifer Davis
Phone 309-734-5903
Email Address jdavis@soill.org
Take the Plunge

Gardener's Day
2017-03-07 08:30 - 14:30 | Spoon River Macomb Community Outreach Center, 2500 East Jackson, Macomb, 61455, United States
Let the University of Illinois Extension and McDonough County Master Gardeners help you and your garden this year with our 22st annual Gardener’s Day on April 1. Join garden novices and enthusiasts alike at the Spoon River College Outreach Center in Macomb to attend classes taught by horticultural experts and professionals. This year we will be offering 13 classes, with an option for half day attendance.

MDH Community CPR Class
2017-03-07 18:00 | MDH-Auditorium A & B, Auxiliary Workroom & Conference Room, 535 E. Grant, Macomb, IL, IL, United States

Macomb Area Crime Stoppers Lasagna Dinner
2017-03-08 17:00 - 20:00 | The Forum, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Black Violin
2017-03-08 19:30 | Grand Ballroom, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
WIU College of Fine Arts and Communications Presents:
Black Violin at 7:30pm, Grand Ballroom
Tickets 309-298-2900 or BCAbringstheStars.com
Black Violin is the blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass music. Performing live, they are accompanied by their incredible band, featuring ace turntable whiz DJ SPS. Named one of the hottest bands at SXSW in 2013.
“Black Violin works hard, but makes it all look like play… Sometimes they play with intense seriousness of orchestral soloists; at others they fiddle as if at a hoedown; at still others they strum the violin and viola like guitars.”-New York Times
blackviolin.net

WIU Art Gallery Artist Reception: George and Renée Mavigliano – Celebrating a Shared Life in Art
2017-03-09 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
A public reception for “George and Renee Mavigliano: Celebrating a Shared Life in Art” will be held on Thursday, March 9, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at the WIU Art Gallery. The husband and wife collaborators met in 1962 while attending Western Illinois University. In addition to becoming a family of five, the Maviglianos spent their professional careers working in art education, sharing their love of art with high school and university students. This exhibition is a collection of their work created over a shared lifetime.

West Prairie FFA Alumni Benefit Auction
2017-03-17 18:00 | Lowderman Auction Center, 8550 US Highway 136 , Macomb, IL, United States

West Prairie FFA Alumni's Annual Scholarship Auction
2017-03-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Lowderman Auction Center, HWY 136 West, Macomb, 61455, United States
Auction of a variety of new items, products and services. Proceeds of the auction benefit the West Prairie FFA Chapter members with scholarship funds for leadership camps and conferences, trade schools and college scholarships.

‘First Day of Spring’ Hike
2017-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
‘First Day of Spring’ Hike –
Saturday, March 18, 2017 – 10:00 a.m.
Celebrate the first day of spring by taking a hike in the woods of Argyle. Hikers will witness nature’s rebirth firsthand by enjoying the early blooms and signs of emerging wildlife. This 1-2 mile hike will begin at the visitor center. For more information, please call the park visitor center at (309)776-3422.

Baked Potato Bar & Coney Dog Fundraiser
2017-03-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Colchester Lions Club, 207 S. Fulton St , Colchester, IL, United States

Boy Scout Troop 101 Ham ball Supper
2017-03-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Boy Scout Troop 101, 1500 US 136, Table Grove, 61482, United States
Troop 101 Ham Ball supper to be held at V.I.T High school Saturday, March 18, 2017 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Carry outs available

The 170,000,000 Stories of Ellis Island Program
2017-03-20 19:00 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

WIU Art Gallery Artist Reception: Michael Reedy — Time and Folly
2017-03-23 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
A public reception for “Time and Folly” by artist Michael Reedy will be hosted by the WIU Art Gallery on Thursday March 23, 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Reedy’s work is an exploration of the human body expressed in a manner that presents complex questions of gender, pleasure, pain, interpretation, and reception, and results in works infused with a sense of scientific aura, moral lesson, and morbid entertainment.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2017-03-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-03-25 07:30 - 21:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
March 24, 2017
Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Simpkins Theatre, Simpkins Hall
Description: Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Music and lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Additional material by Jay Reiss
Directed by Emily Olson
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius.
$5 General Admission, $3 for Seniors
WIU Students Free with Student ID
Related Web Site: http://www.wiu.edu/cofac/theatre/
Contact Information:
Email: theatre@wiu.edu

Sock Monkey Saturday
2017-03-25 10:30 - 12:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
It’s Sock Monkey Saturday at the WIU Art Gallery, again!! Drop in on March 25 between 10:30 AM to 12:00 to get creative. Activities are geared towards children 12 and under, but all are welcome. Free of charge.

Lomax Fire Department Pancake & Sausage Supper
2017-03-25 16:30 - 19:00 | Lomax Fire Station

Soup & More Free Dinner
2017-03-26 16:00 - 19:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 400 E. Carroll St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Soup and More-Free Dinner
2017 schedule
January 29 February 26 March 26
April 30 May 28 June 25
July 30 August 27 September 24
October 29 November 26 December 17 3 p.m.
400 E. Carroll St. Last Sunday of month starts at 4 p.m.

Effective Communication Strategies
2017-03-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Macomb City Hall, 232 E. Jackson St.,, Macomb, 61455, United States
Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages thorough attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. Registration required: Call 217-228-1111

MDH Childbirth Class - Cesarean Section Class
2017-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | MDH-Auditorium A & B, Auxiliary Workroom & Conference Room, 535 E. Grant, Macomb, IL, IL, United States
Cesarean Section Class – Thursday, March 30, 7:00-9:00 PM, Auditorium B, lower level of MDH
Unable to make it to a class? MDH now offers online class for expectant families.
For more info, call the MDH Obstetrics Department at (309) 836-1570. Find out more about our online Childbirth classes at www.mdh.org.

Home Town Spring Fling
2017-03-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2017-04-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Wesley Community Center

WIU Concert Band Concert
2017-03-31 19:30 - 21:00 | COFAC Recital Hall, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
March 31, 2017
WIU Concert Band Concert
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: COFAC Recital Hall
Description:
Free and open to the public.
Program info to be announced
Related Web Site: WIU Bands
Contact Information:
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu
Source: School of Music

Gardener’s Day
2017-04-01 08:00 - 14:30 | Spoon River Outreach Center, 2500 E. Jackson St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

MDH Childbirth Class - 8-hour L.A.T.E. class
2017-04-01 08:00 - 16:30 | MDH-Auditorium A & B, Auxiliary Workroom & Conference Room, 535 E. Grant, Macomb, IL, IL, United States
8-hour L.A.T.E. class – Saturday, April 1, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Auditoriums A & B
Unable to make it to a class? MDH now offers online class for expectant families.
For more info, call the MDH Obstetrics Department at (309) 836-1570. Find out more about our online Childbirth classes at www.mdh.org.

4th Annual Dance Marathon for The Children’s Miracle Network
2017-04-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Grand Ballroom, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
April 1, 2017
4th Annual Dance Marathon for The Children’s Miracle Network
Time: 12:00 PM – 11:55 PM
Location: University Union Grand Ballroom and various other room.
Description: Fourth Annual Dance Marathon to support Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals in St Louis. For The Kids (FTK)!
Related Web Site: Related Info
Contact Information:
Email: nb-katz@wiu.edu
Source: Public Events

Fountain Green Church Annual Smorgasbord
2017-04-01 17:00 | Fountain Green Church

WIU HORN FESTIVAL 2017
2017-04-02 08:00 - 17:00 | COFAC Recital Hall, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
April 2, 2017
WIU HORN FESTIVAL 2017 – featuring special guest Aaron Brask – 1pm & 7:30pm performances
Time: All Day
Location: COFAC Recital Hall
Description: Registration information will be forthcoming at
http://www.wiu.edu/cofac/horn/
Related Web Site: THE WESTERN HORNIST – Dr. Randall E. Faust
Contact Information:
Email: re-faust@wiu.edu
Source: School of Music

Roseville Fire Dept. Toy Show
2017-04-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Roseville Community Center, 265 W. Penn St., Roseville, 61473, United States

Flag Raising: National Child Abuse & Prevention Month
2017-04-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Macomb City Hall Lawn
