Halloween and everything spooky is in the rearview mirror, but there is still plenty to do around Galesburg this first week of November. Here are five things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Wednesday: Network with Young Professionals
Young Professionals of Galesburg, a Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce committee, hosts a casual networking event with Stratus Networks, a leading provider of data, voice, and internet services. Come to Reserve Artisan Ales from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 to meet community leaders, business owners, and cohorts to talk professionally, leisurely, and share commonalities of working or residing in Galesburg! It’s the last Network at Night of the year, so bring a friend. All ages are welcome!
Thursday: Vendor Bingo Galesburg
Join 15-plus local vendors at Cedar Creek Hall for Bingo from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3! This entertaining event features a new monthly menu from Next to the Salt Catering & Co., and desserts from Raven & Birch. Cost for the event is $20, which includes a Bingo dauber, a $10 voucher to spend at any one of the vendors, and 10 rounds of fun! Each round winner will get a $30 valued prize, plus one $100 cash prize round. Don’t miss out! This month, participants are encouraged to donate coats, hats, and gloves to collect for the Knox County Housing Authority. For more information, visit Vendor Bingo Galesburg and Peoria on Facebook.
Friday: Dueling Pianos FUNdraiser
Dueling Pianos is back, benefitting KCCDD at The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. It’s sure to be an entertaining evening with good music, good friends, all for a good cause! Be ready to belt out your favorite tunes and dance the night away at this friendly competition. Tickets are $30 a person and are available until Thursday. You may purchase them at www.kccdd.com/events.
Saturday: Entrepreneurial Pop-Up
Get your holiday shopping started off with the new createdbyKierst HOME collection at Cool Beans Coffee Lounge & The Scoop Ice Cream Parlor at 407 N. Monroe St. in Abingdon at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. Young woman-owned and operated, this line features one-of-a-kind items including throw pillows and blankets, coffee and espresso mugs, and much more for your home. Plus, all createdbyKierst items will be available, including 2023 planners, notebooks, and holiday cards. Purchased a wristband or individual drinks and choose from unique specialties or non-alcoholic beverages, plus hors d’oeuvres while you shop and support local. To find out more, visit www.Facebook.com/createdbyKierst
Sunday: College Choir Concert
Kresge Hall on Knox College Campus will host the Knox College Choir Fall Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. This event is free and open to the public. Having diligently practiced new music and material, Knox College Choir, the premier choral ensemble of the college, is excited to share the sounds of its students, directed by Choir Director, Laura Lane. Find out more about the College Choir by visiting www.knox.edu/campus-life/student-organizations/knox-college-choir.
