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Family Weekend 2012 Schedule

Friday, September 7, 2012

  • Children's Book Sale
    Union Concourse
    8:00AM-4:30PM
    Usborne Books & More offers adults and children the very best in non-fiction and fiction children's books. Usborne books range from preschool through high school with some books of interest to adults. Prices begin at $4.99. Usborne Books have received numerous awards, are internationally acclaimed, boast more than 1,500+ fiction AND non-fiction titles, stimulate thinking and make learning fun! Internet links and references are provided with most titles. Usborne Books are a great choice for every member of the family! This fundraiser is sponsored by the WIU Department of Education's Council for Exceptional Children and Usborne Books. Profits from the book sale will be used for service activities involving children with special needs and for professional development opportunities for WIU student members.
  • Family Weekend Check-In
     University Union, First Floor
    5PM.-7PM
    Pick up registration materials and have questions answered at the tables outside of the Office of Student Activities
  • Macomb Balloon Rally Balloon Flight
    Vince Grady Field. Enter area from east University Drive at Bayliss Henninger Halls
    6:00PM
  • Soothing Chair Massages
     Spencer Student Recreation Center
    3:00PM-8:00PM
    Massages provided by certified massage therapist Tammy Jo Miller. Please call (309) 298-1228 ext 221 to schedule your appointment today. Massages cost only $1.00/minute. Pay by cash or check at time of appointment. Spencer SRC membership is not required
  • Comedy with "Whose Live Anyway"
    Western Hall
    7:30PM
    $30/floor; $25/bleachers; $10 upper deck. Ticket prices are based on seat location. Join the Bureau of Cultural Affairs for 90 minutes of laughs and music with the cast of "Whose Line is it Anyway". This improvised comedy and song show is all based on audience suggestions utilizing the skills of the stars of "Whose Line Is It Anyway". Join us for a night of unforgettably funny interactive comedy as Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff B. Davis leave you gasping with hilarious scenes invented before your eyes. Get tickets at Hainline Box Office, Monday-Friday noon-5PM after August 18 or online through etix.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

  • Macomb Balloon Rally Balloon Flight for early risers!
    Vince Grady Field
    6:00AM
  • Family Weekend Check-In
     University Union, First Floor
    8AM.-10AM.
    Pick up registration materials and have questions answered at the tables outside the Office of Student Activities 
  • Children's Book Sale
    Union Concourse
    8:00AM-4:30PM
    Usborne Books & More offers adults and children the very best in non-fiction and fiction children's books. Usborne books range from preschool through high school with some books of interest to adults. Prices begin at $4.99. Usborne Books have received numerous awards, are internationally acclaimed, boast more than 1,500+ fiction AND non-fiction titles, stimulate thinking and make learning fun! Internet links and references are provided with most titles. Usborne Books are a great choice for every member of the family! This fundraiser is sponsored by the WIU Department of Education's Council for Exceptional Children and Usborne Books. Profits from the book sale will be used for service activities involving children with special needs and for professional development opportunities for WIU student members.
  • Spencer Student Recreation Center  Open Hours
    8:00AM-9:00PM
    Recreation center offers workout equipment and recreation for older family members, ages 16 & up. Ages 16-18 must have a Parent-signed waiver required. Visitors must be accompanied by a registered WIU student. ID's required. $5.00 per person at the door. Visit the Memberships Page for waiver and more information.
  • Rocky 5K Run/Walk Check In
     Spencer Student Recreation Center (SRC)
    8:00AM- 8:45AM
    Maps available in the (SRC) Campus Recreation office Monday-Friday or on the Family Weekend website Info Listing.
  • Rocky 5K Run/Walk
    East entrance, Campus Recreation (SRC)
    9:00AM.
    $5 per person; $10 per person after September 3. Register online through Family Weekend registration or in the Campus Recreation Office Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. Open to the public. Signed waiver required. Maps are available on the Family Weekend website. Find maps and waivers on the Family Weekend Info Listing. Contact Kelley Popkin at KA-Popkin@wiu.edu if you have any questions.
  • Soothing Chair Massages
     Spencer Student Recreation Center
    10:00PM-8:00PM
    Massages provided by certified massage therapist Tammy Jo Miller. Please call (309) 298-1228 to schedule your appointment today. Massages cost only $1.00/minute. Pay by cash or check at time of appointment. Spencer SRC membership is not required
  • Family Weekend Golf Outing
     Harry Mussato Golf Course, 1215 Tower Road.
    Check-In 8:30 AM Start time 9:00AM
    $18/person for this two-person, nine-hole golf scramble. Golf cart included. Pre-registration required. This event is now closed.
  • The Affordable Art Fair: Original Silkscreens
    Union Murray Street Cafe
    11:00AM-4:00PM
    Stop by the print sale of original works from the Department of Art students. All original, handmade, one-of-a-kind items such as t-shirts, baby onesies, cards, tote bags and art prints at affordable prices!
  • Leatherneck Game Day Tailgating
    Southwest corner of Q Lot
    11:00PM-4:00PM.
    Enjoy socializing with Alumni House, student groups, administration and others. Spots are first-come, first-served. No glass containers. Clean up is required.
  • Family Weekend Info Table
    Hanson Field grounds
    11AM-4:00PM.
    Pick up registration tickets; find out about the Balloon Rally, t-shirts and more.
  • Family Weekend Carnival
    Green space west side of Hanson Field and Campus Rec Gym, south ground floor entrance
    11:00AM-3:00PM
    Participate in free fun with the University Union Board, coordinators of Family Weekend. Enjoy the Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course, Moon Bounce, and Bungee Football on the green space. Drive your BUMPER CAR in the bumper car venue in the Campus Rec MAC gym. Don’t forget your laser engraved silicone bracelet while supplies last and get your caricature drawn by one of three artists!
  • Family Weekend Picnic
    Look for the big tent and grills outside of Hanson Field
    12:00PM-3:00PM
    Enjoy standard picnic fare with your choice of hot dogs or hamburgers with chips, cookie and canned sodas. Up to four free meals per family, up to 400 people. Register early to get your free lunches! Walk ups and extra meals $5 per hot dog meal and $6 per hamburger meal in a picnic box.
  • New Main Stage Concert: Evolution, The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band
    QLot Festival Stage
    1:30PM-2:30PM, Free Admission
    Evolution, “A Tribute To Journey”, truly defies description. There are a few Journey tribute bands out there, but Evolution gives you all of the subtle nuances and musical inflections of seeing an 80's Journey show. Selected to perform at the Red Carpet premiere of the Broad way musical “Rock of Ages” and with performances at highly touted venues like BB Kings in NYC and for a crowd as large as 50,000 at the Meadowlands, this band delivers. John Murphy fronts Evolution along with veteran musicians from NYC including: Ralph Carbone - Guitars and Vocals, Les Jansson- Bass and Vocals, Mike Morales - Drums and Vocals, Lance Millard - Keys and Vocals. This is the closest you'll get to see the 80's Steve Perry era of Journey live.
  • Horn Field Campus Outdoor Fun
    Located off Johnson Street, one mile south of Macomb
    Directions and maps available at the sign-in tables and online.
    Open Climbing Tower
    1:00PM-4:00PM $5 per person. Those 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This 92 acre retreat includes woodlands, prairie, and several miles of nature trails.
  • Macomb History Walking Tour: "Walk in the Footsteps of C. V. Chandler: Devoted Citizen of Macomb"
    Western Illinois Museum, 201 South Lafayette Street, south of the square
    1:00PM Free admission. Join tour guides Heather Munro or Walter Burnett for a walking tour of historical sites in downtown Macomb that highlight the life and contributions of  C. V. Chandler, namesake of Chandler Park and the Chandler Opera House.
  • Leatherneck Football: Leathernecks vs. Indianapolis
    Hanson Field
    3:00PM Family Weekend General Admission tickets for the student section priced at $10.00. This ticket is a 33% savings over gate pricing. Order through the registration page only if you are participating in other Family Weekend events. If you would like to purchase ONLY football tickets, please visit goleathernecks.com or contact the ticket office at: (309) 298-1190.
    Purchase Football Tickets Online 
  • Macomb Balloon Rally Balloon landing, Balloon Glow and live music
    Vince Grady Field
    6:00PM-9:00PM
    Free Admission
    See the balloon landings and join the teams as they celebrate their day of ballooning. Bring your cameras for amazing photo ops. Live music provided and more! Sponsored by the Macomb Balloon Rally Committee

Sunday, September 9, 2012

  • Brunch in the Halls!
    Bayliss Henninger or Corbin Hall dining centers. See Campus Map for locations.
    10:00AM-11:00AM
    Sodexo Campus Services provides an a la carte  Sunday brunch with something for everyone. Cash, check and student cards accepted. Family Weekend menu
  • Macomb Area Restaurants serving Breakfast:
     Macomb Family Diner, West Jackson Street, serving from 7AM-3PM
    The Red Ox, 1302 West Jackson Street, serving from 11AM-2PM
    Rocky's, 1402 West Jackson Street, serving from 7AM-2PM
  • Horn Field Campus  Outdoor Fun
    Located off Johnson Street, one mile south of Macomb
    Directions and maps available at the sign-in tables and online.
    Open Climbing Tower
    1:00PM-4:00PM.
    $5 per person. Those 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This 92 acre retreat includes woodlands, prairie, and several miles of nature trails.
  • Spring Lake Park On Your Own Activities
    Located 2 miles North of Macomb & Western Illinois University on Route 67, West 1.8 miles on Spring Lake Road. Entrance is on the right.
    5:30AM – 10:00PM 
    Enjoy the quaint setting by a 230 acre lake stocked with numerous fish and where you don't need a reservation to camp. Amenities include, two boat launches, bait, ice, firewood, canoe, jon boat & paddle boat rentals, horseshoe pit, hiking/biking trails, and playground.