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Anger Management Support Group
2018-08-14 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | MDH-Health Services Building 1 Auditorium, lower level
Pre-registration is required. Insurance and financial assistance may cover costs depending on coverage. For more information or to register, call MDH Behavioral Health Services at (309) 836-1582.

MDH Postpartum Class
2018-08-16 18:00 - 20:15 | Auditoriums A & B, Auxiliary workroom and conference room; McDonough District Hospital, Macomb

Movie in the Park: "Avengers: Age of Ultron"
2018-08-17 07:45 - 22:15 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
For August, we are showing the intense fan-favorite Marvel movie, Avengers: Age of Ultron!

Join Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hulk and Hawkeye as they team up with some unlikely heroes to save the world!
All Movies In the Park are FREE. Popcorn and Drinks are free courtesy of First Bankers Trust Company and Refreshment Services Pepsi.
Grab your favorite lawn chair or blanket and meet us August 17th at 7:45pm; See you there Macomb!
Movies In the Park are smoke-free events.

WIU Residence Hall Move-In
2018-08-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
Time: All Day
Location: All Residence Halls
Description: All residence halls open for Fall 2018 Move-In at 8 am on Friday, August 17, 2018. While we have suggested arrival times, students can arrive anytime after 8 am on Friday, August 17.
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Contact Information:
UHDS
Phone: 309-298-3000
Email: UHDS@wiu.edu

Lakeview Nature Workshop: Upcycled T-shirt Scarf
2018-08-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States

WIU Fall Classes Begin
2018-08-20 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States

WIU Art Gallery Exhibition – Sara Pedigo
2018-08-20 09:00 - 16:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Western Illinois University Art Gallery is proud to present the Sara Pedigo “Notes for Joan”. The exhibit will be open August 20th – September 28th.
A reception will be held on Thursday, September 20th from 4:30pm-6:00pm. The artist will give a talk at 5:00pm.
The Western Illinois University Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm and Saturday from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Western Illinois University Art Gallery
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
email: artgallery@wiu.edu
phone: 309-298-1587

WIU Art Gallery Exhibition – Margaret Noble
2018-08-21 09:00 - 16:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Western Illinois University Art Gallery is proud to present the Margaret Noble “Resonating Objects”. The exhibit will be open August 21st – September 21st.
A reception will be held on Tuesday, August 21st from 4:30pm-6:00pm. The artist will give a talk at 5:00pm.
The Western Illinois University Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm and Saturday from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Western Illinois University Art Gallery
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
email: artgallery@wiu.edu
phone: 309-298-1587

Flatland Summer Jam
2018-08-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

MDH L.A.T.E. Class
2018-08-25 08:00 - 16:30 | MDH-Auditorium A & B, Auxiliary Workroom & Conference Room, 535 E. Grant, Macomb, IL, IL, United States

Amazing Animals Wildlife Program
2018-08-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Childbirth and Infant Care: 4-Week “L.A.T.E.” Childbirth Instruction Class
2018-08-30 18:00 - 20:30 | MDH – Auditorium A, lower level of MDH
Thursdays, August 30; September 6, 13, 20 This class will meet one night a week for four weeks. This class is free, but pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call MDH Obstetrics Department at (309) 836-1570.

Adventures in Clay: Castles and Creatures
2018-09-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
2018-09-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Macomb City Hall, 232 E. Jackson St.,, Macomb, 61455, United States
The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as normal age-related memory changes. Attend this program to learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll separate myth from reality and address commonly-held misconceptions about Alzheimer’s. Hear from people who have the disease, find out how to recognize the warning signs in yourself and others, and learn why early detection matters.
This program is 1.5 hours, which includes time for questions and answers.
Registration is required.
Call (217)641-0140 ext. 9315 or register online at https://action.alz.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Events/ALZ/MeetingRegistration.aspx?productId=38165072

Balloon Rally
2018-09-07 | WIU Vince Grady Field, Macomb
Come out and have a great time at the annual Macomb Balloon Rally!

The Blind Swine Speakeasy
2018-09-07 16:30 - 19:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
In the 1920s rural speakeasies were called The Blind Pig. Live pigs which were readily available were used as an attraction to provide a cover for the illegal serving of liquor. At The Blind Swine, we are working to be historically accurate and have invited a local hog producer to show off their most recent herd of pigs. Much like the speakeasies of the 1920s, Hy-Vee catering will provide the spirits –for a price.
Musical act: Nathan Taylor Trio, featuring Nathan Taylor on guitar and vocals, Larry Harms on clarinet and Saxophone, Tom Stoner on trumpet.
For more information, contact the museum at 309.837.2750 or info@wimuseum.org.

LGBT+ Empowerment Group
2018-09-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Macomb City Hall Community Room, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

FREE YOGA CLASS!
2018-09-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Macomb Downtown Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
September Special! FREE YOGA CLASS! – Try “Yoga Revive” at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 12th at Free Range Yoga and Community Wellness Center, 118 N. Lafayette St., Macomb, IL (Old Ford Hopkins Drug store on the square). Get ready to improve your vitality and well-being and gain strength, flexibility, balance, and agility. This class is for anyone, at any age who wants to look and feel great. Move with more ease while practicing breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and meditation to relieve stress. Feel more vitality and relaxed at the same time!
Contact Information: Email: leannstiles6@gmail.com Website: www.freerangeyoga.us

Rise Up Rooted Retreat
2018-09-14 | Peace of Earth Lodge, 15503 Ray Road, Rushville, IL, 62681, United States
Rise Up Rooted is an all women’s yoga retreat. Our retreat offers women opportunities for connection with self, nature, and community. We offer opportunities to nourish and restore your connection to heart center through restorative yoga, slow flow yoga, nature hikes, journaling, essential oil workshops, and plenty of down time to reflect, reconnect to self, and connect with others.

Food, Family, Farming, Football BBQ Competition
2018-09-15 10:00 - 13:00 | WIU Macomb Campus Q Lot
Don’t miss the event to hit Q-Lot this year. Join the WIU School of Agriculture and the University Union Board as they host a BBQ competition to celebrate Family Day and kick off the Leatherneck football season.
Leave the grill at home and let amateur and professional BBQ teams treat you to their best recipe of ribs and brisket.
Interested in competing? We’d love to have you.
Information to purchase tickets, rules to compete, and a registration form will be available soon.

Dot Foods pizza and hiring event
2018-09-17 16:00 | Gelsosomo’s Pizza, 221 N Randolph, Macomb, United States
Come eat some free pizza on us and learn about great career opportunities at Dot Foods, Inc. located in Mt. Sterling, IL

Celebrating Town & Gown 2018
2018-09-20 17:30 - 22:00 | The Forum, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
To kick off our 2018 Homecoming festivities, WIU’s annual Celebrating Town & Gown will be held in the fall. We hope you will join us to help Western Illinois University and Macomb start WIU Homecoming 2018 in style. President Jack Thomas and Mayor Mike Inman will share what has been accomplished over the past year for WIU and Macomb communities! The 2018 Honorary Alumni and Town & Gown Award recipients will be announced that evening. A short program will begin at 6:15 p.m.
Casual attire is preferred.
$20/person
Pre-registration is preferred, however walk-ins are welcome.
To register: call (309) 298-1914, fax (309) 298-2914 or visit wiu.com/alumni.
If cost is of concern, let us know and we can make other arrangements.
Online Event Registration

The Blind Swine
2018-09-21 16:30 - 19:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Western Illinois Museum is letting the good times roll at the next opening of The Blind Swine Speakeasy. The public is invited on Friday, September 21st from 4:30 to 7:30 pm to experience what can be described as a cross between an event and exhibit. Most consider the prohibition of alcoholic beverages the defining issue of the 1920s, but history shows that the era’s changes affected manufacturing, agriculture, entertainment, and informed social issues. At The Blind Swine, guests are invited to consider how life was ever changed during the roaring 20s!
Art and music in the 1920s were pushing new boundaries. Art Deco and the avant-garde movement finds its way to America. As radios become commonplace in people’s homes, introducing the country to dance bands, jazz, blues and even Broadway music for the first time. Their influences can be seen in the movies, serial radio programs, the growing record industry, and even new dance steps. The era of idealism and excess is seen in the dance club culture and the desire for something new.
Join us as we put lipstick on The Blind Swine for a roaring twenties closing night bash. The old Macomb Motor garage will be the bee’s knees! The WIU Swing Club will be on hand to show guests how to cut a rug, play the avant-garde parlor game, Exquisite Corpse, and watch Mickey Mouse’s screen debut. Music for the evening will be provided by John Vana on saxophone, Whitney Ashe on piano, and Matt Hughes on bass who will play two sets starting at 5:00 pm.
Enter the speakeasy through the museum’s “back door” located on the south side of the building, if you have the password. Find the password on the Western Illinois Museum’s Facebook page. There is a suggested $5 donation at the door, or as they would say in 1920, hit me with an “Abe’s Cabe.” Hy-Vee catering will provide the spirits –for a price.

Stargazing at the Park
2018-09-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States

Movie in the Park: Despicable Me 3
2018-09-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Ceramics Family Workshop
2018-09-22 13:30 - 14:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States

Photo Scavenger Hunt
2018-09-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Genesis Garden will be having a photo scavenger hunt. The photo scavenger hunt is a fundraiser to benefit Genesis Garden’s Family Emergency Shelter. The cost is $10 per team member & comes with a t-shirt. Prizes will be given to the top 3 teams who complete the scavenger hunt in the least amount of time and with the most points. There will be live music during the event. Registration forms can be requested at info@genesis-garden.org or found on our website www.genesis-garden.org.

5th Annual Lodge and Libations at Horn Field Campus
2018-09-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Horn Field Campus, 985 China Road , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Join us for Lodge and Libations at Horn Field Campus, a casual, fun event to raise money for the Frank Lupton Outdoor Education Building.

Farm 2 Fork Dinner
2018-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | WIU Union Lamoine Room, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
To celebrate – and recognize – the importance of local foods, the Western Illinois University Sustainability Committee and WIU Catering by Sodexo will co-host the second annual Farm 2 Fork dinner, a locally-produced meal, from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 in the Univeristy Union Lamoine Room on the Macomb campus. The Mediterranean-themed dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
The meal will feature bruschetta with Erice-style tomato sauce and roasted beets, Mediterranean tomato soup, chicken empanadas, ratatouille over polenta, Moroccan roasted potatoes, green beans with tomatoes and baguettes, plus apple tartlets with brown butter pastry.
Tickets are $22.50 at WIU.edu/Farm2Fork through September 18th or call 309-298-1874.

WIU Homecoming
2018-09-28
THE WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU…to join President Jack Thomas and Alumni Director Amy Spelman ’98 for WIU Homecoming 2018!
Online Event Registration
Homecoming 2018
September 28-29, 2018
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. Youngstown State – 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.
WIU Homecoming web site
