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Soup & More Free Dinner
2017-08-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2017-07-30 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Wildlife Prairie Park’s Amazing Animals Wildlife Program
2017-08-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Wildlife Prairie Park’s
Amazing Animals Wildlife Program
Saturday, August 26, 2017
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 26, 2017
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Come learn about native Illinois wildlife (from all five vertebrate animal groups) at Argyle Lake State Park as naturalists from Wildlife Prairie Park share some interesting facts about several native Illinois animals that will be brought for viewing. This program will be held at the park’s Pioneer shelter. For more information about this program, please call the park visitor center/office at (309)776-3422.

MCHD Grin and Bear It
2017-08-26 06:30 - 10:00 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Grin and Bear It with us to help raise money to support oral health in McDonough community! This is a 5K Run/Walk event.

WIU Fall classes begin
2017-08-21 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, 61455, United States

Owls of Illinois
2017-08-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Owls of Illinois
Saturday, August 19, 2017
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Join us for a hootin’ good time and learn about the owls that inhabit Argyle Lake State Park. Participants will learn about the owl’s many unique hunting adaptations and its diet by dissecting an owl pellet. We will use a recording of various owl calls to encourage the owls to call back to us. Meet at the park’s Prairieview shelter for this program.

2017 Paddling Tours of Lake Argyle
2017-08-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Saturday, July 1st – 10am & 1pm
Saturday, August 19th – 10am & 1pm
Saturday, September 9th – 10am & 1pm
Saturday, October 7th – 10am & 1pm
Join us for a morning or afternoon of paddling and enjoying nature on beautiful Lake Argyle. Kayaks, paddle boards, paddles, and life jackets are being provided by the Friends of Argyle. Ten kayaks and four paddle boards are available, so space is limited to the first 14 people to register for each tour. Tours are being offered two times each day and each program will be about 2 hours. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the parking area near the concession for this program. Please register by calling (309)776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov.

Flatland Summer Jam
2017-08-19 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
visit http://flatlandsummerjam.com/for more info.

Vicki Mayo and George Turner Play Romantic Jazz Standards
2017-08-18 16:30 - 20:00 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL
The Western Illinois Museum welcomes musicians Vicki Mayo and George Turner, and historian

Sterling Kernek for a program that explores the Great American Song Book on Friday, August 18th.

Doors open at 4:30 and the program begins at 5:00 pm. Cash bar will be provided by Hy-Vee Catering.

The event will be held at the Western Illinois Museum, located at 201 South Lafayette Street, one

block south of Macomb’s historic Courthouse Square. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door to

benefit the museum’s programs.

The program is designed to transport listeners back to a “golden age” of jazz standards traveling from

the early 1920s and the late 1950s. Historical commentary will point out influences on that music and

highlight reasons for the lasting appeal of these well-loved songs. The expressive vocals of Mayo

complimented by Turner’s well-honed and thoughtful guitar playing, will give a new appreciation of

these favorites.

For more information contact the Western Illinois Museum at 309.837.2750 or info@wimuseum.org.

About Vicki Mayo

Although Vicki Mayo was formally trained to sing in operas, her favorite genre is jazz. While living in

New York City for 17 years, she had various gigs and jobs, most notably as a vocalist assisting Joe

Raposo, the Music Director of Sesame Street. After returning to the Midwest, she worked as a high

school choir director and often performed with jazz pianist Ann Colllins.

About George Turner

George Turner has worked full time as a jazz guitarist and guitar teacher since 1993. Turner holds

music degrees from the University of Illinois and has worked as an instructor at the Conservatory of

Central Illinois in Champaign, and University of Illinois. Currently he teaches at Western Illinois

University and leads his own groups playing straight ahead and Latin jazz, as well as blues, funk and

rock. In 2000 he released the CD Slip, Don’t Fall, featuring his original compositions. He continues to

perform regularly throughout Illinois, the Midwest and beyond.

About Sterling Kernek

Sterling Kernek worked as a professional historian from 1971, the year he received his Ph.D. degree

from the University of Cambridge, until 2002, when he retired from the History Department at

Western Illinois University. He has been a jazz fan since his high school years growing up in Corvallis,

Oregon.

Doors open at 4:30 pm, program at 5:00 pm.
$5 suggested donation at the door

Eagle View Community Health Fair
2017-08-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Stronghurst Park

Game Night
2017-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Kozmic Game Emporium, 135 S. Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Game Night on Mondays and Board Game Night on Tuesdays

Macomb Municipal Band Summer Concert Series
2017-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Macomb City Hall, 232 E. Jackson St.,, Macomb, 61455, United States

Board Game Night
2017-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Kozmic Game Emporium

Cardboard Boat Regatta
2017-08-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Lake Hill Winery
Lake Hill Winery presents the Cardboard Boat Regatta; a popular past favorite from the Backwoods Festival, is now back as its own event.
Join us for food, entertainment and family fun!
Menu soon to come
Registration $10 PER BOAT DUE JULY 30TH
Food starts at noon, Races start at 1PM

Park N’ Cruise
2017-08-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Macomb Downtown Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

#LakeviewPhotoWalks
2017-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Bring your camera or camera phone out to the Lakeview Nature Center for photo tips and a beautiful landscape to serve as your muse. Explore the prairie, discover nature up-close, and capture some amazing shots! Photo Tips presentation taught every half hour during the event. Free of cost.

Nature Narritaves
2017-08-03 13:30 - 17:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd , Macomb, IL
Join us at Lakeview Nature Center each month for a nature- themed story, a mini-hike, and a hands-on craft for young learners and budding naturalists! $1 fee payable at the door. Open to all ages and skill levels.

Citizens Bank Community & Seniors Day
2017-08-03 08:30 - 10:30 | Citizens Bank Downtown Macomb, 127 South-Side Square , Macomb, IL
Local health and community service providers will offer goods and services. Many are free to people of all ages.

Party in the Park
2017-07-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Macomb Public Library, 235 S Lafayette St , Macomb
Celebrate another successful year of summer reading at our Party in the Park. There will be refreshments, lawn games, a balloon artist, and raffle for those who have met their reading goals. It is sure to be an afternoon to remember.

STUFF THE BUS with school supplies
2017-07-29 08:00 - 21:00 | Colchester Dollar General Parking Lot, Colchester, Illinois

Breakfast and Birding: Pontoon Programs
2017-07-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Breakfast and Birding: Pontoon Programs
(Alternating) Fridays – 10:00-11:00 a.m.
(Begins 6/2/17; No Programs 8/11/17 & 9/1/17)
Come enjoy breakfast at the Shanty Shack II on beautiful Lake Argyle before (or lunch afterwards) taking a relaxing pontoon boat ride on the lake. Life jackets, binoculars and field guides will be available or you’re welcome to bring your own. Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 6 participants. Please email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov or call (309)776-3422 for more information or to register.

Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School at Wesley UMC
2017-07-23 17:30 - 20:15 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 1212 W. Calhoun St., MACOMB, IL, 61455, United States
Wesley United Methodist Church
Vacation Bible School
July 23-27, 5:30-8:15 pm
1212 W. Calhoun St., Macomb
Preregistration available at https://vbspro.events/p/macombwesleyumc

Lakeview Natrure Workshop: Mini Terrarium
2017-07-23 13:00 - 15:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
We will be creating a mini terrarium to bring a little nature oasis into your home before fall greets us! Open to all ages and skill levels. Maximum of 12 participants per 1 hour slot. $5 per person. Pre-registration is required. Call 309-833-4562 to reserve your spot!

Dog Show
2017-07-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-07-22 08:00 - 17:00

Car Cruise
2017-07-22 16:00 - 21:00 | Full Scoop, Colchester, il

International Friendship Ride
2017-07-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Maple Avenue Christian Church, 1300 Maple Avenue , Macomb, il
Come ride through the corn fields and pasturelands of McDonough County IL. Campus Students for Christ invites you to participate in their first annual bike ride to support their bicycle ministry on the campus of Western Illinois University. The bicycle ministry exists to help serve, encourage, and support international students at Western Illinois University. On Saturday July 22nd the ride will start and finish at Maple Avenue Christian Church on the south edge of Macomb and take you southwest of town to enjoy hills, hollers, and flat land just outside of town. There will be 2 separate distances for the ride: ~10 mile (easy) and ~30 mile (moderate). Families and beginners will be strongly recommended for the 10 mile ride while more advanced riders will be using the 30 mile route. The 10 mile trek will be for beginners with a few small hills but mainly flat easy riding, while the 30 mile route will be much more challenging with many hills to climb as you circle your way out of town and back. On your trip you may see an Amish owned farm or maybe a horse and buggy on the road, plenty of corn and cattle, all while enjoying the fresh smells of country life in the Midwest. So come enjoy a morning ride with us in Macomb, Illinois then let us know how we did so we can make it better for your return trip in 2018!!

Stargazing at the Park
2017-07-21 21:00 - 23:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
*Stargazing at the Park*
Friday, July 21, 2017 (No Raindate)
9:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Friday, October 27, 2017 (Raindate: 10/28/17)
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Join us at Argyle Lake State Park for two evenings of stargazing with WIU astronomy instructor Tom Van Heuklon and hobby astronomist Larry Knicl. We will be observing Jupiter, Mars and Saturn; the Moon; many deep sky objects including star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, in addition to several 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. These programs may be canceled if weather conditions are bad or visibility is poor. Please call (309)776-3422, in the event these programs must be postponed or canceled, a recording will be left.

Movies @ Your Library
2017-07-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Macomb Public Library, 235 S Lafayette St , Macomb
Enjoy a free movie at your library! We show the latest video releases sure to please children of all ages. We will announce the featured movie two weeks prior to the viewing date.
Free Popcorn!
Bring pillows and blankets for cozy floor seating.

Ball Fore After Glow Party
2017-07-17 21:00 - 23:30 | Ball Fore, 9575 US 136, Macomb, IL
LED lights line the holes of Ball Fore for a round of mini golf like you’ve never seen! Come out and enjoy mini golf, volleyball, and other glow activities!
