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AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RELIEF- YOU CAN HELP Ongoing
help feed and shelter our neighbors who face unimaginable hardship. As business owners and operators, there are many ways that you can help. Text "REDCROSS" to 90999 to Make a Donation - Customers of participating wireless carriers can make a $10 donation to support Disaster Relief by texting "REDCROSS" to 90999. To learn how how you can do more, see this flyer. For more information, contact Carissa Scott at (309) 344-1611 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
READ-A-THON Tuesday, November 13 at 5:30-6:30 p.m.
WESTERN ILLINOIS HOME HEALTH CARE FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS November 13th 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. - Strom Center in Monmouth November 13th 12:15 P.M. to 1:15 P.M. - Galesburg Towers November 13th 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. - Mary Allen West, Galesburg November 14th 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. - Seminary Estates November 15th 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. - Williamsfield American Legion Hall
E-COMMERCE WORKSHOP: CONSTRUCTIVE E-COMMERCE APPLICATIONS FOR SMALL TO LARGE BUSINESS Thursday November 15th 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Galesburg Community Foundation Conference Room, 246 E. Main Street, Suite 101, Galesburg. Learn how to sell your products on your website! Create your website! Market your products online! Presented by Todd Silvey of GoFast Communications and co-sponsored by Office Specialists, Inc., Carl Sandburg College, and the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $20.00 for chamber members, $30.00 for non-chamber members. Please RSVP by November 13th to Mary Plue by calling our office or emailing her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . See attachment.
A ROUND TOWN ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION Friday, November 16th The exhibition is in celebration of the 175th anniversary of the founding of Galesburg. Round pieces of work inspired by Galesburg and created by members of the community will be displayed in the Art Center's main Joanne R. Goudie Gallery from November
THE PRAIRIE PLAYERS PRESENT WILLY WONKA THE MUSICAL Friday, November 16th at 7:30 pm Saturday November 17th at 7:30 pm
Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find anheir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Tickets are available for $17 for adults and $10 for students. Visit http://www.theorpheum.org/ or call (309) 342-2299 for more information.
37TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK Sunday, November 18th
GALESBURG BUSINESS ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS PARADE Sunday November 18th at 2:00 pm Santa Rescue at 1:15 PM from the roof of First Mid-Illinois Bank.
SALVATION ARMY'S "ANGEL TREE" Wednesday, November 14th through December 18th. Galesburg Wal-Mart. Businesses, offices, organizations, churches, clubs families or any group that wishes to participate can request Angel Tree "tags" from The Salvation Army. Each tag represents the wishes of a real child or youth (toys, clothes, books, hats and gloves). Unlike a toy drive, the Angel Tree program fulfills families' and children's specific needs and wishes for the holiday season. Contact Linda Howarter at 344-1180 for more information.
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON Monday, November 19th
MAQUON APPLE DUMPLING ALERT Ongoing Did the bad weather keep you away from the goodies on the Knox County Scenic Drive? The Maquon United Methodist Church's "Apple Dumpling Gang" served their hot homemade apple dumplings with cinnamon sauce all day - both weekends...you will soon be able to get 6 individually wrapped frozen 6 packs of their famous delicious apple dumplings ready to bake in your own oven for Thanksgiving,Christmas or any time you want. The 6 pack comes with baking instructions and the recipe to make your own hot cinnamon sauce. Call (309) 875-3572 for more information.
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