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Hydrant testing locations for Wednesday, June 19, 2013

6/18/2013 4:17:00 PM
Weather permitting, the crew will be testing hydrants on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in the following areas: south of W. Main; west of S. Academy; north of...
 
Kiwanis Park Spray Park

Kiwanis Park Spray Park

Outdoor swimming facilities are open for the season! Free water fun at the following locations: Kiwanis Park, Lincoln Park, HT Custer Park, ON Custer Park and Lake Storey Beach.

 
Touch a Truck event popular with children

Touch a Truck event popular with children

Firefighter Woolsey helps a child as he demonstrates the operation of a fire hose.

 
Brick street project on South Broad

Brick street project on South Broad

The old street gets dug out in preparation for the street improvement project. May, 2013.

 
Trees in bloom around City Hall

Trees in bloom around City Hall

Galesburg is scented with the blooms from crab apple trees.

 
Spring in Galesburg

Spring in Galesburg

Looking east from Central Square on a warm May morning.

 
Arbor Day Tree Planting at Rogers Park 2013

Arbor Day Tree Planting at Rogers Park 2013

Members of the Tree Commission, G & M Distributors, and staff gather to plant 5 trees at Rogers Park to celebrate Arbor Day.

 
Catalpa tree at Standish Park Arboretum

Catalpa tree at Standish Park Arboretum

The fallen petals of the Catalpa tree resemble snow. This photo was taken in 2006. Galesburg is anxiously awaiting Spring's arrival.

 
 
 
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News & Announcements

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6/18/2013 4:48:00 PM
Consumer Confidence Report for municipal water published
The City of Galesburg Water Division has published a Consumer Confidence Report summarizing the quality of water provided in 2012, including details about...
 
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6/18/2013 4:17:00 PM
Hydrant testing locations for Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Weather permitting, the crew will be testing hydrants on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in the following areas: south of W. Main; west of S. Academy; north of...
 
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6/18/2013 11:49:00 AM
Galesburg hosts a household hazardous waste disposal event
Illinois residents have an opportunity to dispose of hazardous waste – the kind that accumulates in the back of cupboards and sheds, in a safe and responsible...
 
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6/17/2013 4:47:00 PM
Galesburg to host business matchmaking event
est Central Illinois metal fabricators and OEM manufacturers will have an opportunity to meet with National Railway Equipment’s (NRE) Director of Global...
 
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6/17/2013 4:46:00 PM
Galesburg Police Department increases patrols during July 4th holiday
The Galesburg Police Department has received a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation for increased police presence on the roadways during...
 

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Jun
19
Animal Control Working Group 06/19/2013
Event's details
June 19, 2013
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Time:05:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Animal Control Working Group. The public is welcome to attend.
 
(05:30 PM - 09:30 PM)
 
Jun
20
Emergency Telephone Systems Board
Event's details
June 20, 2013
Time:09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Public Safety Building, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Emergency Telephone Systems Board (E.T.S. B.) and is open to the public.
 
(09:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
 
Jun
20
Business District Development & Redevelopment Commission
Event's details
June 20, 2013
Time:08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Business District Development & Redevelopment Commission and is open to the public.
 
(08:30 AM - 09:30 AM)
 
Jun
20
Facade Advisory Committee, June 20, 2013
Event's details
June 20, 2013
Time:03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
This is a Special meeting of the Facade Advisory Committee to be held at 3:00 pm in the Community Development Department Conference Room of City Hall.
 
(03:00 PM - 03:30 PM)
 
Jun
22
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Event's details
June 22, 2013
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Time:08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: Galesburg High School, Galesburg, IL -IL

A free household hazardous waste event will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Galesburg High School Parking lot from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. The event is sponsored by the city of Galesburg and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and is open to anyone residing in Illinois.
 
(08:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
 
Jun
24
City Council Budget Work Session 06/24/2013
Event's details
June 24, 2013
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Time:05:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a Galesburg City Council Work Session and is open to the public. Watch the meeting live on the City website's streaming video link or on Comcast channel 7.
 
(05:30 PM - 09:30 PM)
 
Jun
24
Golf Commission Meeting for June 24, 2013
Event's details
June 24, 2013
Time:04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Location: City Hall , Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Golf Commission and is open to the public. The meeting will be held in the Erickson Conference Room located on the main floor of City Hall.
 
(04:00 PM - 05:00 PM)
 
Jun
26
Annual Country Kickin’ Swim
Event's details
June 26, 2013
Time:01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Water Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

Back by popular demand is Country Kickin’ Day from 1:00-4:00 p.m. There will country music and games throughout the afternoon at Lakeside Splashzone. Swimmers will enjoy chances to win prizes from FM95 Country. Fee: $5.00 admission per person
 
(01:00 PM - 04:00 PM)
 
Jun
29
Fused Glass Pendant Class (Summer)
Event's details
June 29, 2013
Time:10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: Galesburg Nature Center, Galesburg, IL -IL

This course will introduce flat glass and kiln forming while creating 3 beautiful and unique fused glass pendants. Please refer to the description from the April 13, 2013 class. These will be different pendants.
 
(10:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
 
Jun
29
LAKESIDE SUMMER SWIM TEAM
Event's details
June 29, 2013
Time:05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Location: Lakeside Water Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

Join the fun. A Lakeside Splashzone Water Park swim pass is included in the fee. Develop competitive stroke techniques in this fun, yet challenging swim team environment. Swimmers, 5-17 years of age, will learn life long skills such as respect for one another and the water.
 
(05:00 PM - 07:30 PM)
 
Jun
29
Fused Glass Pendant Class (Spring II)
Event's details
June 29, 2013
Time:10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: Galesburg Nature Center, Galesburg, IL -IL

This course will introduce flat glass and kiln forming while creating 3 beautiful and unique fused glass pendants. Please refer to the description from the April 13, 2013 class. These will be different pendants.
 
(10:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
 
Jul
01
City Council Meeting 07/01/2013
Event's details
July 01, 2013
Time:06:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Galesburg City Council and is open to the public.
 
(06:30 PM - 10:30 PM)
 
Jul
01
Water Workouts - Summer 2013 Session II
Event's details
July 01, 2013
Time:06:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Location: Hawthorne Municipal Pool, Galesburg, IL -IL

Did you know that just being in the water causes you to exercise since there is resistance with every move? Water resistance is similar to exercising with weights or machines on land, but safer.
 
(06:00 AM - 08:00 PM)
 
Jul
02
Facade Advisory Committee
Event's details
July 02, 2013
Time:09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Facade Advisory Committee and is open to the public
 
(09:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
 
Jul
02
Landmark Commission
Event's details
July 02, 2013
Time:07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Landmark Commission and is open to the public
 
(07:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
 
Jul
02
2013 Summer Learn to Swim -- Session II
Event's details
July 02, 2013
Time:05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Location: Hawthorne Municipal Pool, Galesburg, IL -IL

Swim instruction is organized to teach participants how to swim skillfully and safely. Swimming and water safety skills will be taught to swimmers of all ages and abilities in a positive aquatic environment. The program will begin developing positive attitudes, swimming skills and safe practices in, on and around the water.
 
(05:00 PM - 06:30 PM)
 
Jul
04
City Holiday
Event's details
July 04, 2013
Time:08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
City Holiday
 
(08:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
 
Jul
08
Tree Commission Meeting for July 8, 2013
Event's details
July 08, 2013
Time:04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Location: City Hall , Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Tree Commission and is open to the public. The meeting will be held in the Public Works Conference Room located on the second floor of City Hall.
 
(04:00 PM - 05:00 PM)
 
Jul
08
Liquor Advisory Commission
Event's details
July 08, 2013
Time:04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Liquor Advisory Commission and is open to the public. The agenda will be posted at least two days before the meeting and viewable by clicking on Agendas and Minutes link on the homepage or under Our Government tab.
 
(04:30 PM - 05:30 PM)
 
Jul
09
Community Relations Commission
Event's details
July 09, 2013
Time:06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Community Relations Commission and is open to the public.
 
(06:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
 
Jul
09
Nature of Drawing (Tuesday / Wednesday)
Event's details
July 09, 2013
Time:09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Galesburg Nature Center, Galesburg, IL -IL

The sky is the limit when drawing. Let nature inspire you in this introductory montage style, from elements of nature, art program. Learn and improve drawing techniques, using a charcoal and chalk as tools. Unleash your artistic creativity this summer, using objects from nature as your landscape.
 
(09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
 
Jul
09
Nature of Drawing (Tuesday / Wednesday) (Summer)
Event's details
July 09, 2013
Time:09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Galesburg Nature Center, Galesburg, IL -IL

The sky is the limit when drawing. Let nature inspire you in this introductory montage style, from elements of nature, art program. Learn and improve drawing techniques, using a charcoal and chalk as tools. Unleash your artistic creativity this summer, using objects from nature as your landscape.
 
(09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
 
Jul
11
Public Transportation Advisory Commission
Event's details
July 11, 2013
Time:02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Public Transportation Advisory Commission and is open to the public
 
(02:30 PM - 03:30 PM)
 
Jul
11
Overall Code Review Commission
Event's details
July 11, 2013
Time:05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Overall Code Review Commission and is open to the public
 
(05:30 PM - 06:30 PM)
 
Jul
11
Family Night Swim and Slide (92.7FM The LASER)
Event's details
July 11, 2013
Time:05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Location: Lakeside Water Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

Cool off at the Lakeside Splashzone Water Park with a dip in the zero depth or 5-foot pool, ride the slide, or splash in the water geysers. Enjoy quality family time in the pool for a great value from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Children can not be dropped off. Fee: $10.00 for the entire family
 
(05:30 PM - 07:30 PM)
 
Jul
11
Girl’s 18 U Class B – Illinois ASA State Tournament
Event's details
July 11, 2013
Time:08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Location: Lake Storey Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

The Galesburg Recreation Division is hosting the Girl’s 18 and Under Class B state tournament at Lake Storey Park. This is a qualifier for the USA/ASA national tournament. Registration deadline is Saturday, June 1, 2013. Entry Fee: $325.00
 
(08:00 AM - 09:00 PM)
 
Jul
13
Journal Star Invitational (Tentative)
Event's details
July 13, 2013
Time:08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Water Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

We are planning on taking the team to the Journal Star meet. There is an additional fee for those participating. Swimmers will enjoy a great experience involving many teams, which creates a fun environment.
 
(08:00 AM - 09:00 PM)
 
Jul
13
Prairie Hike at Inbinder Park (Saturday)
Event's details
July 13, 2013
Time:01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Location: Inbinder Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

Explore Inbinder Park and learn about native plants that thrive in Illinois. This adventure will use all the senses of seeing, smelling, and touching all that nature has to offer. This program is for elementary children and will include a prairie hike with an activity guaranteed to be fun from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Families are welcome to attend.
 
(01:00 PM - 02:30 PM)
 
Jul
13
Tree-riffic Huggers (Saturday)
Event's details
July 13, 2013
Time:10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Galesburg Nature Center, Galesburg, IL -IL

Youth in 2nd – 5th grade will have fun learning more about trees from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the Galesburg Nature Center. See how many arms it takes to “hug” a tree. There will be a nature hike to learn about leaves, bark and tree habitats. Dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required by Friday, July 5, 2013.
 
(10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
 
Jul
15
City Council Meeting 07/15/2013
Event's details
July 15, 2013
Time:06:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Galesburg City Council and is open to the public.
 
(06:30 PM - 10:30 PM)
 
Jul
17
Business District Development & Redevelopment Commission
Event's details
July 17, 2013
Time:08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Business District Development & Redevelopment Commission and is open to the public.
 
(08:30 AM - 09:30 AM)
 
Jul
18
Emergency Telephone Systems Board
Event's details
July 18, 2013
Time:09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Public Safety Building, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Emergency Telephone Systems Board (E.T.S.B.) and is open to the public.
 
(09:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
 
Jul
19
Facade Advisory Committee
Event's details
July 19, 2013
Time:09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Facade Advisory Committee and is open to the public
 
(09:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
 
Jul
19
Wee Water Wonders (Friday)
Event's details
July 19, 2013
Time:09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Lakeside Water Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

Splish splash bash for parent/guardian and child, age 6 and under, from 9:00-10:45 a.m. Enjoy a special time without the splashing of older children during regular admission hours. The zero depth pool will be open for swimming and splashing; complete with water geysers and the zero depth waterslide. This is a great opportunity to socialize and spend quality time together with other parents and children. Please pre-register by Friday, July 12, 2013.
 
(09:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
 

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