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Kathi Edwards<\/span> The weekend brings First Fridays on Seminary Street, The Uncle Louie Variety Show and the last Drive-in Movie weekend, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Galesburg area.<\/p>\n What: Historic Seminary Street transforms into a vibrant, open-air celebration filled with music, food and shopping. Bring a lawn chair as seating is limited. Music on June 5 is by Bits and Pieces, who perform classic rock. There will be children\u2019s activities with Discovery Depot.<\/p>\n When: 5-8 p.m. June 5<\/p>\n Where: Seminary Street, Galesburg<\/p>\n Cost: Free admission<\/p>\n What: Enjoy a night of country-rock music featuring Clayton Shay and Jason Cross, all in support of Critter Cove Wildlife Rescue & Rehab. Every ticket sold helps rescue injured and orphaned wildlife, provide expert rehabilitation and return these animals to the wild.<\/p>\n When: 6-11 p.m. June 5<\/p>\n Where: Big Catz BBQ, 221 E. Main St., Knoxville<\/p>\n Cost: $25<\/p>\n What: Friday, see \u201cMoana\u201d and Saturday, see \u201c50 First Dates\u201d on the last drive-in movie weekend of the season. Gates open at 7; the movies start at dusk. Cash concessions are available on site.<\/p>\n When: 7 p.m. June 5 and June 6<\/p>\n Where: Abingdon Community Festival, 914 N. Monroe St., Abingdon<\/p>\n Cost: $5 per vehicle<\/p>\n What: Test your engineering skills and make a floating building.<\/p>\n When: 10:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. June 6<\/p>\n Where: Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St., Galesburg<\/p>\n Cost: $1 with admission<\/p>\n What: This fundraiser for Cat n Around Rescue includes the ride, live and silent auctions, 50\/50 raffle, DJ Tara from 3-6 p.m. and live band \u201c90 Proof STU\u201d from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will be food available for donations. The last bike should be in by 5 p.m.<\/p>\n When: 11 a.m. June 6 (registration from 9-11 a.m.)<\/p>\n Where: Cactus Country, 3075 W. Main St., Galesburg<\/p>\n What: This fundraiser supports a nursing scholarship presented in Lindsay Sharp’s name. There will be events and food trucks all day. The bags tournament starts at noon. There will be a bake sale, cash bar, vendors and entertainment by Backstabbin’ Betty from 6-10 p.m.<\/p>\n When: Noon June 6<\/p>\n Where: Ma & Pa Liquor\u2019s, 208 S. Main St., Abingdon<\/p>\n Cost: $10 for bags tournament<\/p>\n What: The Second Annual Putt for Purple Golf Outing benefits the Ohl Strong Foundation. It is a community-driven event supporting families affected by pancreatic cancer. Play 18 holes in a competitive four-person scramble format. Fee includes green fee, cart, event gifts\/shirt and a post-round meal. There will be prizes for longest drive, closest-to-the-pin and putting contest. Mulligan and raffle packages are available. Post-round awards, meal and social time will be held in the club house. Learn about the Ohl Strong Foundation and how funds help families facing pancreatic cancer.<\/p>\n When: 1:30 p.m. June 6 (check-in starts at 12:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n Where: Lake Bracken Country Club, 185 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg,<\/p>\n Cost: $400 per team<\/p>\n What: Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with a free all-ages concert by the Roe Family Singers. After the show, enjoy free s\u2019mores around the “campfire.” Led by wife and husband duo Kim and Quillan Roe, the Roe Family Singers band marries old-time sounds from barn-dances, fiddle pulls and county fairs with a punk-rock sensibility and delivery. For more than 20 years they\u2019ve been mixing original music with contemporary takes on old-time and traditional tunes into fresh yet familiar American music.<\/p>\n When: 2 p.m. June 6<\/p>\n Where: Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St., Galesburg<\/p>\n Cost: Free<\/p>\n What: Once The Uncle Louie Variety Show begins, the audience is taken on a trip down memory lane with live original music, sketch comedy, stand-up and improv. Lou Greco and Carlo Russo take their hilarious vignettes and bring energy to them that are palpable when they’re onstage together. The opening act is Uncle Larry Reeb.<\/p>\n When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. June 6<\/p>\n Where: Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg<\/p>\n Cost: $35-$45 plus fees<\/p>\n What: The organization will provide meat to be grilled, a vegetarian meat option, chips, side dishes, dessert, water and Kool-Aid. Mealtime is at 1 p.m. From 2-5 p.m., there will be activities for children and games for adults, including arts and crafts and drag story hour. During this event, a mobile unit will provide free and confidential sexual health testing and information.<\/p>\n When: 1-5 p.m. June 7<\/p>\n Where: Lake Storey Pavilion shelters 1 and 2, 862 Gatewood Lane, Galesburg<\/p>\n What: Enjoy music by Sista And The Misters for a laid-back Sunday Funday.<\/p>\n When: 2 p.m. June 7<\/p>\n Where: Gimpy\u2019s on 150, 1060 N. Seminary St., Galesburg<\/p>\n What: Enjoy stories, songs and movement geared toward kids ages 5 and younger with an adult. No registration is required.<\/p>\n When: 10-10:30 a.m. June 8<\/p>\n Where: Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St., Galesburg<\/p>\n Cost: Free<\/p>\n What: Combine hands-on science and storytelling to learn about gardening and using your senses to explore the world around us. This activity is for kids in PreK – grade 2 and their caregivers. Advance registration is required.<\/p>\n When: 6-7 p.m. June 8<\/p>\n Where: Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St., Galesburg<\/p>\n Cost: Free<\/p>\n What: Enjoy a morning without the big kids. If you have little ones\u00a0at home and want to introduce them to the water, this is an hour set aside for you.\u00a0This activity is open to children up to age five\u00a0with a parent\/caregiver. Child is required to stay within arms\u2019 length reach of the parent\/caregiver.<\/p>\n When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. June 10<\/p>\n Where: Lakeside Splashzone Water Park, 1033 South Lake Storey Road, Galesburg<\/p>\n Cost: $4 per child<\/p>\n What: This month, create a adorable mosaic ladybug statue. All supplies and crafting tools are provided. This activity is recommended for ages 13 and older because of sharp glass and tools. Children must have adult assistance.<\/p>\n When: 6-8 p.m. June 11<\/p>\n Where: Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg<\/p>\n Cost: $15<\/p>\n What: Tweens in grades 4-6 can come for crafts, games or building challenges. 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\n\u00a0|\u00a0 Special to the Galesburg Register-Mail<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Fridays on Seminary Street<\/h2>\n
Country for the Critters<\/h2>\n
Drive-In Movies<\/h2>\n
Design a Floating Building<\/h2>\n
Cat n Around Poker Run<\/h2>\n
Lindsay Sharp Memorial Fundraiser<\/h2>\n
Putt for Purple<\/h2>\n
Music and S\u2019mores<\/h2>\n
The Uncle Louie Variety Show<\/h2>\n
Pride Picnic<\/h2>\n
Sista and the Misters<\/h2>\n
Summer Storytime<\/h2>\n
Family Science Night: Nature Detectives<\/h2>\n
Coming next week<\/h2>\n
Aquatots<\/h2>\n
Ladybug Mosaic Statue<\/h2>\n
Tween Time<\/h2>\n