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City-Wide Clean Up
2019-05-13 | City of Macomb
The City of Macomb and Waste Management request the assistance of the citizens of Macomb in the Spring City-Wide Clean-Up May 13 – 16, 2019 followed by a second pickup on the Monday route on May 20. Residents should place their refuse and trash curbside no earlier than 48 hours before their regular garbage pickup day. Clean up begins at 6:00 a.m. on your normal pick up day. Unfortunately, some residents are not placing their refuse and trash out until after the crews have passed their homes, which necessitate contractors and city crews to retrace their steps, prolonging the time and resources devoted to the effort. Mayor Mike Inman encouraged city residents, “This is a beneficial service provided to the community. On-time placement of refuse and trash keeps the cost down and reduces the neighborhood unsightliness associated with the program.”

Residents are advised that refuse and trash should be placed in containers or bundles weighing less than 50 pounds. Sturdy bags, including plastic trash bags, will be permitted containers for this event only. “White goods” and bulk items are to be placed as close to the curb as possible. Loose refuse and electronics are not permitted. Other items not included in the pick up are: Yard Waste, Liquid Waste (paint, motor oil, thinner), Hazardous Waste (gasoline, propane, chemical wastes, insecticides/pesticides), Electronics (TV’s, Computers, Fax/Copy Machines, Cell Phones, Stereo Equipment), Tires, Batteries, Large Auto Parts, Construction and Demolition Debris, or Concrete Preparation.

Mixed Media Collage Workshop
2019-05-11 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States

WIU Graduation
2019-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
go to wiu.edu for details

Flea & Craft Market
2019-05-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Macomb VFW Post 1921, 1200 E. Jefferson St, Macomb

#LakeviewPhotowalk
2019-05-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States

Community First Aid Class
2019-05-07 18:00 | Auditoriums A & B, Auxiliary workroom and conference room; McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
Auditorium A
These cover injury assessment, first aid techniques for various medical situations and safety and injury prevention.
Accidents, injuries and health emergencies can occur despite our best plans. Up-to-date knowledge can help you respond appropriately and confidently to an emergency and could save a life. Classes offered at MDH are taught according to the American Heart Association guidelines and focus on remaining calm, performing proper techniques and obtaining medical assistance.
First Aid course completion cards are valid for 2 years. For more information or to register, contact MDH Outreach Services at (309) 836-1584.
Fee: $40

Topic of “Change” – Open to Interpretation!
2019-05-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Poetry on Our Porch Poetry read out loud, shared with others and discussed are the makings of a perfect Sunday afternoon. Each month we’ll invite a few community members to share a poem or two before inviting guests to read a selection of their choice. Held the first Sunday on the month at 2:00 pm. Doors open and pie served at 1:30 pm.

Blue Line Ball
2019-05-04 17:30 - 23:30 | The Macomb Dining Company, 127 E Carroll St., Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Macomb Pridefest
2019-05-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Grief & Hope Retreat
2019-05-04 08:15 - 12:15 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Bluegrass Jam
2019-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Bring lawn chairs or blanket and listen to bluegrass music in the outdoors

St. Paul School 5K, 1 Mile and .2 Mile Run/Walk & Pancake Breakfast
2019-05-04 07:30 - 10:00 | St. Paul Parking Lot, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Run Date & Time: Saturday, May 4th, 7:30 am, St Paul School Parking Lot, 322 W. Washington, Macomb, IL
Run Cost: Early Bird-$20, Regular-$25, St. Paul Alumni-$20, Kids ages 3-12: $10, .2 Event-$10, Kids ages 2&under-free
Breakfast Date & Time: Saturday, May 4th, 8-10 am
Breakfast Cost: Adults-$6, Kids ages 3-12-$4, Kids ages 2&under-free
Registrations can be mailed to or dropped off at the School Office.

Park N' Cruise
2019-05-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Game Night at the Museum
2019-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Join us on the first Friday of the month for Game Night at the Museum. Bring one of your favorite game to share, or come and learn a new game. This family-friendly evening will have multiple tables for all levels and interests. Monthly specials include artifacts on display from the museum’s game and toy collection and a chance to learn a featured old-fashions game. Join us on March 1st, April 5th, and May 3rd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Colchester City Wide Yard Sale
2019-05-03

Community Prayer Breakfast
2019-05-02 06:30 - 21:00 | Spoon River Macomb Community Outreach Center, 2500 East Jackson, Macomb, 61455, United States
Interfaith Alliance of Macomb
Keynote speaker: Rev. Erin Marth
Music: Interfaith Jazz Quartet
Doors open at 6:30 Breakfast begins at 6:45 a.m.
rogram begins at 7:30 a.m.
$15 tickets available until 4/26 Citizens National Bank Main Lobby

Birds and Blooms
2019-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us for this festival to celebrate the beauty and approach of spring! We will fill the afternoon with a wide variety of fun and educational spring activities 🌸

St. Paul Women's Guild Rummage Sale
2019-04-27 08:00 - 12:00 | St. Paul School Gym, 322 W. Washington, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
St. Paul Gym
322 W. Washington
Fri. April 26th, 9am to 6pm
Sat. April 27th, 8am to 12 noon
Clothing, electronics, toys, household furnishings and a bake sale. Fill-a-bag bargain day on Saturday.

Century 21 Spring Open House Weekend
2019-04-27

St. Paul Women's Guild Rummage Sale
2019-04-26 09:00 - 18:00 | St. Paul School Gym, 322 W. Washington, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
St. Paul Gym
322 W. Washington
Fri. April 26th, 9am to 6pm
Sat. April 27th, 8am to 12 noon
Clothing, electronics, toys, household furnishings and a bake sale.

Illinois Arbor Day
2019-04-26 08:00 - 17:00
In conjunction with the national Arbor Day Foundation, April 26, 2019 is designated as Celebrate Illinois Arbor Day. During Arbor Day week the City of Macomb annually observes an Arbor Day celebration, which traditionally involves a tree planting by the Macomb City Forester.

Purple & Gold Day
2019-04-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Sports Corner @ 124
You are invited to join us for Purple and Gold Day 2019 in Macomb!
Western Illinois University and the WIU Alumni Association celebrated Purple and Gold Day 2015 with 15 simultaneous events around the world.
For our 2020 celebration, we’ll host 20 events around the world! For the years in between, we’ll host Purple & Gold Day events in Macomb and one city each year from the original 15 cities.
Events at each location will include an evening social with complimentary food and a cash bar. For details about each event location, click here.
RSVP to a Purple & Gold Day Event near you by calling 309-298-1914 or emailing A-Association@wiu.edu.

LIFE Course: Safety Assessment of Your Home
2019-04-24 12:30 - 14:00 | Auditoriums A & B, Auxiliary workroom and conference room; McDonough District Hospital, Macomb
4/24/2019 – 12:30-2 p.m.
Auditoriums A & B, Main Building, Lower Level
Is your home a safety hazard for you, your family, or your guests? Learn how to re-organize your home for daily living to allow for various physical limitations that might occur due to illness, injury, or simply age. Staff from the MDH Rehabilitation Services will offer practical and interesting modifications that will help prevent falls and make daily living safer and more enjoyable.
Coordinators: Rebecca Watson, MOTR/L, Melanie Eitenmiller, MOTR/L, Jeanne Meehan, OTR/L (Degrees: Masters of Occupational Therapy Registered/Licensed, Occupational Therapy Registered/Licensed)
Cost: $5
Online registration is available at www.wiu.edu/life. L.I.F.E. is an organization dedicated to providing high-quality, low-cost, and enjoyable adult-education experiences. The Macomb L.I.F.E. program, organized by the Western Illinois University Study Abroad Department, is affiliated with the national organization, Road Scholar: Elderhostel Institute Network (EIN). It is independently administered by area residents who develop the courses, select the teachers, establish the fees, and promote the curriculum. For more information or to register, please contact at (309) 298-1911.

Booking Signing: An Emotional Kaleidoscope
2019-04-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Colchester Library

Hippity Hop Easter 5k Run/Walk
2019-04-20 08:30 - 17:00 | Good Hope Firehouse

Unrehearsed Shakespeare
2019-04-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Simpkins Theatre, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Shakespeare’s plays can be performed effectively without rehearsal, if all the actors understand a set of performance guidelines and put them into practice. In Bill Kincaid’s recent book Performing Shakespeare Unrehearsed: A Practical Guide to Acting and Producing Spontaneous Shakespeare, each chapter is devoted to a specific guideline, demonstrating through examples how it can be applied to pieces of text from Shakespeare’s First Folio, how it creates blocking and stage business, and how it enhances story clarity. Bill will use this method to guide our WIU T&D Students through the process of creating an Unrehearsed Shakespeare performance. Title of show coming soon!

Ole’
2019-04-18 19:30 | Grand Ballroom, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Paul Morocco, Guillermo de Endaya and Marcial Heredia perform together in one of the most zany, unpredictable and spectacular shows in the world. It’s a wonderful celebration of music and comedy, full of surreal invention and fun. Olé has all the exhilarating sounds from the rhythms of flamenco to salsa, swing, blues, jazz and pop. 3 Latin machos, full of fire, fight for their pride while playing, spinning and throwing their Spanish guitars. They take the audience on a journey ending in a Grande Fiesta!!!

Prairie Egg Hunt
2019-04-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
$5 per playing card
Join us for our annual Prairie Egg Hunt! Have fun searching the trails for colored eggs while learning about the birds from YOUR community. All participants will win a prize!
Cards will be available for purchase day of event. No pre-registration is required.

Run For The Fallen
2019-04-13 08:00 - 17:00
