GALENA–On Tuesday, June 26 at 3 p.m., Galenians Phil and Terri Jackman will discuss their recent excursion–a two month cruise around the continent of South America–at the Galena Public Library. They will share anecdotes and pictures. more

GALENA–Do you love music? Want to be a part of the fun? Join the worldwide celebration of music on Thursday, June 21 Fête de la Musique at the Galena Center for the Arts. more

GALENA–Midwest Medical Center will host a community blood drive, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 26 inside the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center donor bus. more

EAST DUBUQUE–Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss President Abraham Lincoln’s personal life as a father, husband and son, his life as a politician in Illinois, as well as his controversial presidency and untimely assassination in 1865 at 5 p.m., Thursday, June 28 at East Dubuque District Library. more

GALENA–David Simpson, Democratic candidate for Illinois State Senate, 45th District, will hold a meet and greet on Thursday, June 21, 6-7:30 p.m., at Miss Kitty’s Grape Escape. more

Monday, June 25 - Sweet and sour chicken, rice, stir fry vegetables, fruit, bread, margarine and milk. Tuesday, June 26 - Pork chops, cheesy potatoes, broccoli, fruit, bread, margarine and … more

JO DAVIESS COUNTRY–On Thursday, June 21, Rep. Brian Stewart will be conducting mobile office hours at the Old Market House State Historic Site in Galena, 10 a.m. to noon and at the East Dubuque District Library from 1-3 p.m. more

GALENA–The 12th annual Galena Foundation concert featuring Hunter Fuerste and His American Vintage Orchestra is this Saturday, June 16, at Turner Hall from 6-8 p.m.

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