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Calendar of Events

*Please Note: The Convention & Visitors Bureau is not responsible for omissions, cancellations or changes to this calendar. We suggest you call ahead to verify information. For more local listings of events please link to www.h-p-w.com/cal.htm

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    2010
November 6th, 2010
Doll Show & Sale - 9:00 am - 5:00 PM

Doll Show & Sale!!  View and buy beautiful dolls, old and new at the Warren County Doll Club's Antique & Modern Doll & Toy Show & Sale.  Dolls and toys for sale will include modern, antique and fashion dolls, including Barbie & Pullip and other collectibles.  A portion of the proceeds go to a local charity.


Sandburg Mall, Route 150 & Route 34 bypass, Galesburg
Jane Easterly jane_easterly@hotmail.com
November 7th, 2010
Veteran's Day Parade - 1:00 PM

Annual VETERAN'S DAY PARADE!!  Our annual parade to honor present and former members of our armed services for their dedication to the protection of our country.  Come and pay honor to these amazing people.


Chambers & Main Street, Galesburg
Mike Allen 309-221-2892 mikeallen@grics.net
November 14th, 2010
Bird Watching - 7:30 am

Galesburg Area Bird Club Bird Watching!!   Area bird fans are invited to join the Galesburg Area Bird Club for a birdwatching walk at Lake Storey, leaving from the Joe E. Anderson area promptly at 7:30 am.


Lake Storey Park, North Lake Storey Road, Galesburg
Jane Easterly jane_easterly@hotmail.com
November 20th, 2010
The Life of Birds - Meat Eaters - 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Documentary: The Life of Birds, "Meat Eaters!!!  The Life of Birds is the definitive program on birds.  The series traverses the globe, covering 42 countries and examining over 300 different species of the world's largest animal group.  The 10-part series will be shown at the Galesburg Public Library once a month over 10 months from August 2010 to May 2011.


Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons Street, Galesburg
Jane Easterly 309-343-6118 jane_easterly@galesburglibrary.org
November 20th, 2010
GBA Downtown Open House - 10:00 am - 3:00 PM

Galesburg Business Association's Annual Holiday Open House!!   Held annually in downtown Galesburg to start off the Holiday Season.  Come enter to win $1,000 givaway, free horse drawn rides and much much more in downtown Galesburg.


Downtown Galesburg
Dennis Case 309-343-9189 caseyspartycreations@comcast.nwt www.galesburgbusinessassociation.com
November 21st, 2010
Santa Rescue & Christmas Parade - 1:15 PM

 Annual Santa Rescue & Christmas Parade!!  See the Galesburg Fire Department rescue Santa from the top of the First Bank building at 101 E. Main at 1:15.  Then stay and enjoy the Christmas Parade that starts at 2:00 PM.


E. Main Street, Galesburg
Dennis Case 309-343-9189 caseyspartycreations@comcast.net www.galesburgbusinessassociation.com
November 27th, 2010
Christmas Begins at Walnut Grove Farm - Friday & Saturday - 10:00 am - 4:00 PM Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 PM

Cherish family traditions!!  Begin your winter holiday season on Thanksgiving weekend with festive music, simmering foods, friendly greetings and a visit with St. Nicholas.  Open kettle stew and traditional music. Take home a natural Christmas trimming or a designer wreath and exquisite one-of-a-kind giftss for family and friends.  End your visit with a horse-drawn wagon ride through the walnut grove!!


1455 Knox Station Road, Knoxville, IL
Jan King 309-289-4770 wgfarm@grics.net www.walnutgrovefarm.com