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Pre-Season Farmers Market Feb. 4, 2012 - Feb. 4, 2012, 8:00am - 12:30pm 807 Building, 807 LaSalle St, Ottawa, IL We are excited to announce the pre-season Farmers Market! With a motto of we BAKE it, we GROW it, we SELL it FRESH, you're sure to find something fantastic! Come check out what we have to offer! Event Type: Seasonal. Area: OTTAWA

Nature Nuts Feb. 4, 2012 - May. 26, 2012, 9:00-9:45 Havana Nature Center, 406 S Schrader, Havana, IL 62644 Classes on Eagles, Raptors and Exploration! $20.00/Resident/Month $25.00/Non-Resident Month. Event Type: Educational. Phone: 309-543-1031 Area: HAVANA

EAGLE DAYS Feb. 11, 2012 - Feb. 11, 2012, 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM Havana Riverfront and Dickson Mounds Museum, Havana, IL Eagle Days on the Havana Riverfront. Many activities are scheduled with our Eagle Plunge into the cold Illinois River beginning at 2:00. Come enjoy the day here and then travel over to Dickson Mounds Museum in Lewistown. For more information call Havana Nature Center at 309-543-1031 or Havana Park District at 309-543-6240. Event Type: Entertainment. Area: HAVANA

Bluegrass Jams Feb. 13, 2012 - Feb. 13, 2012, 7:00pm Christ Episcopal Church, 113 E. Lafayette Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 Bluegrass and gospel fans can get their fill of their favorite music at Bluegrass Jams in LaSalle County. Held every Friday evening in Ottawa through the end of February. Call 815-434-6295, 815-249-6879,or 815-664-6672. Other locations from now until May: Harding Community Center on first Saturdays (815-895-2667), Triumph Ophir Community Building on second Saturdays (815-246-6611), and Streator Park Presbyterian Annex (815-257-6868). Call for prices. Event Type: Entertainment. Phone: 815-434-6295 Area: OTTAWA

Lock 16 Spring Dinner and Lecture-"Stories of Immigrants in Illinois, 1865-1913" Feb. 16, 2012 - Feb. 16, 2012, 6:00PM-8:00PM Lock 16 Center, 754 First Street, LaSalle, IL 61301 Michelle Micetich, granddaughter of coal mining immigrants and avid genealogist, will present Stories of Immigrants in Illinois, 1865-1913. Many stories may be familiar, as the same nationalities and names spanned the coal mining villages from Braidwood to Spring Valley and all points between. Dinner features a choice of two entrees, salad, soup, and dessert. A cash bar will be available. Reservations Required $20 CCA Members, $25 Non-Members. Event Type: Educational. Phone: 815-223-1851 Area: OTTAWA

Black and White Tea Feb. 23, 2012 - Feb. 23, 2012, 2:00-4:00PM Lock 16 Center, 754 First Street, LaSalle , IL IL We have added a sophisticated, elegant twist at the Black and White tea. You may choose to wear black and white yourself as you enjoy our delicious tea menu. Reservations Required. $19.50 per guest. Event Type: Entertainment. Phone: 815-223-1851 Area: OTTAWA

Manito Forest City Rotary Club Consignment Sale Mar. 3, 2012 - Mar. 3, 2012, 10 am Forest City Campground - north of Forest City, PO Box 32, Forest City, IL 61532 Central Illinois' Largest Consignment Sale conducted by the Manito/Forest City Rotary Club and many school and community organizations to raise money for community projects. Each year we have over 1000 buyers each year - thousands of items from household, antiques, farm equipment, lawn mowers etc. We have 4 - 5 auction rings running at one time. Good food, too! free. Event Type: Entertainment. Phone: (306) 597-2331 Area: CANTON

Pre-Season Farmers Market Mar. 3, 2012 - Mar. 3, 2012, 8:00am - 12:30pm 807 Building, 807 LaSalle St, Ottawa, IL 61350 We are excited to announce the pre-season Farmers Market! With a motto of we BAKE it, we GROW it, we SELL it FRESH, you're sure to find something fantastic! Come check out what we have to offer! Event Type: Seasonal. Area: OTTAWA

What Rhymes with Orange Tea? Mar. 15, 2012 - Mar. 15, 2012, 2:00-4:00PM Lock 16 Center, 754 First Street, LaSalle, IL 61301 Time to get rid of the winter blues with a splash of bright colors. Enjoy a variety of citrus noted tea treats including scones, lemon curd, Devonshire cream, tea sandwiches, and other delectable desserts. Reservations Required. $19.50 per guest. Event Type: Entertainment. Phone: 815-223-1851 Area: OTTAWA

Lock 16 Spring Dinner and Lecture-"Coal Mining in Northern Illinois" Mar. 22, 2012 - Mar. 22, 2012, 6:00PM-8:00PM Lock 16 Center, 754 First Street, LaSalle, IL 61301 Brush up on local coal mining history as Richard Joyce presents an overview of the industry from start to finish in northern Illinois. Discover the impacts of coal mining including: town development, how ethnic differences caused strife, and the social life in the coal towns. Dinner features a choice of two entrees, salad, soup, and dessert. A cash bar will be available. Reservations Required $20 CCA Members, $25 Non-Members. Event Type: Educational. Phone: 815-223-1851 Area: OTTAWA

Something Old--Something New A Cascade of Quilts Mar. 24, 2012 - Mar. 25, 2012, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00pm Sunday Knights of Columbus, 401 W. Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350 The show will feature a display of quilts on loan from the National Quilt Museum. This exhibit, The Pilgrim Roy Invitational Challenge, features 16 quilts made by new and nationally known quiltmakers from around the world. Participants were given a preselected group of fabrics and challenged to make a unique quilt. Over 200 quilts and quilted items will be displayed $5.00. Event Type: Arts. Phone: 815-252-4017 Area: OTTAWA

Pre-Season Farmers Market Apr. 7, 2012 - Apr. 7, 2012, 8:00am - 12:30pm 807 Building, 807 LaSalle St, Ottawa, IL 61350 We are excited to announce the pre-season Farmers Market! With a motto of we BAKE it, we GROW it, we SELL it FRESH, you're sure to find something fantastic! Come check out what we have to offer! Event Type: Seasonal. Area: OTTAWA

A Tribute to General Wm H.L. Wallace Apr. 14, 2012 - Apr. 15, 2012, TBA Reddick Mansion , 100 W. Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350 Events will include a presentation about Wallace's life and death, dispalys of his war and family memorabilia, and the dedication of a memorial plot in the Ottawa Avenue Cemetery. Event Type: Educational. Phone: 815-433-6100 Area: OTTAWA

Lock 16 Spring Dinner and Lecture-"Mary Harris 'Mother' Jones: A Voice for Workers" Apr. 26, 2012 - Apr. 26, 2012, 6:00PM-8:00PM Lock 16 Center, 754 First Street, LaSalle, IL 61301 Encounter Mother Jones the most dangerous woman in the United States and learn about her fight for justice. This first person program is based on Mother Jones's speeches and writings to convey inventiveness, energy, and activism. Speaker Nancy Huse is an Illinois Humanities Council Road Scholar who holds a PhD in English from the University of Chicago. She has published numerous articles and delivered many presentations on American and children's literature. Dinner features a choice of two entrees, salad, soup, and dessert. A cash bar will be available. Reservations Required $20 CCA Members, $25 Non-Members. Event Type: Educational. Phone: 815-223-1851 Area: OTTAWA

War of 1812 Re-enactment Apr. 26, 2012 - Apr. 28, 2012 Embassy Suites , 100 Conference Center Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611 If any further questions, please contact Christal Dagit at dagit1413@comcast.net. Event Type: Festival. Phone: 309-346-1889 Area: EAST PEORIA

Wednesday Wine Down May. 2, 2012 - May. 2, 2012, 6 to 8 PM Starved Rock Lodge, Utica, IL The Wes Hausken Trio will be playing jazz on the Veranda from 6 to 8 PM. Come out and enjoy wine tasting, the beautiful view, and some great jazz. Event Type: Entertainment. Area: OTTAWA

Once Upon a Time...Tea May. 5, 2012 - May. 5, 2012, 2:00-4:00PM Lock 16 Center, 754 First Street, LaSalle, IL 61301 Spend the afternoon with friends and family for tea filled with memories of classic children storybooks. This afternoon tea is perfect to bring your daughters and granddaughters to while enjoying a variety of delicious tea treats. Reservations Required. $19.50 per guest. Event Type: Entertainment. Phone: 815-223-1851 Area: OTTAWA

Lock 16 Spring Dinner and Lecture-"The Radium Dial Girls" May. 7, 2012 - May. 17, 2012, 6:00PM-8:00PM Lock 16 Center, 754 First Street, LaSalle, IL 61301 Spend an evening hearing the tragic tale of the Radium Dial Girls and the story behind the Ottawa memorial honoring these young women. Speaker Madeline Piller is a native of LaSalle County and a sophomore at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Her passion for the Radium Dial Girls began in seventh grade during a history fair project. She has been the driving force behind the creation of a memorial to the Radium Dial Girls in Ottawa, IL. Dinner features a choice of two entrees, salad, soup, and dessert. A cash bar will be available. Reservations Required $20 CCA Members, $25 Non-Members. Event Type: Educational. Phone: 815-223-1851 Area: OTTAWA

Spirit of Peoria Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise May. 12, 2012 - Dec. 8, 2012, 7pm-10pm Spirit of Peoria, 100 NE Water St, Peoria, IL 61602 Who done it? And why? This interactive cruise is more than a shot in the dark. The cast of the Champaign-Urbana Theater Company will dine and mingle with you as the mystery unfolds! The boat boards at 7:00PM and cruises from 8:00PM to 10:00PM May 12 Jul 14 Oct 27 & Nov 3--same scenario Dec 1 & 8--same scenario $47/adult, $23.50/child, ages 3 & under Free. Event Type: Entertainment. Phone: (309) 637-8000 Area: PEORIA

3-day Spirit of Peoria Excursion to Saint Louis May. 19, 2012 - Oct. 6, 2012, Boards at 7am day of departure Spirit of Peoria, 100 NE Water St, Peoria, IL 61602 What do you get when you mix one part history and one part scenery with some great food, music, relaxation, and adventure? You get a wonderful three-day Illinois and Mississippi River getaway on the Spirit of Peoria riverboat! Step back in time aboard the Midwest's most unique and historic riverboat as it travels the Illinois River valley between Peoria and the Gateway to the West,Saint Louis, MO. The Spirit of Peoria is a full-blown replica of the nineteenth century riverboats that inhabited the nations waterways. Decorated in the wedding cake style, the Spirit mirrors a Mark Twain era riverboat, complete with an enormous 21-foot diameter paddle wheel, which believe it or not, is the only source of propulsion! Day one will take you through two locks & dams, the first being just 1/2 hour into the cruise. The second lock & dam is just south of Beardstown, IL. The first stop will be on the riverbank in Meredosia, IL with an overnight stay in Springfield at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and a visit in the morning to the Presidential Museum and Library. Established in the 1890s, Meredosia boasted 4 button factories. The pearl button business dried up in 1948. With an afternoon departure on day two we will arrive in Grafton where the Illinois meets the Mississippi and overnight at the historic Pere Marquette lodge. Père Marquette, situated 5 miles north of Grafton, Illinois is comprised of 8,050 acres making it Illinois largest state park. Your third day we will be traveling down the Mississippi River through two more locks and land on the cobblestone just below the Gateway Arch in downtown Saint Louis. After disembarking and taking in the most beautiful view of the Arch, a motor coach will provide transportation back to Peoria. In these times of jet airplanes and super trains, the Spirit of Peoria offers a more classic and somewhat classier, alternative. If you're ready to put relaxation back in your vacation, consider a St. Louis trip on an amazing riverboat. It may be just what you're looking for! All-inclusive ticket pricing: Overnight lodging, Sumptuous Meals, Professional riverlore / storytelling ,Tour of destination, Old-fashioned hospitality, Unlimited complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, Historical information, Wildlife sightings, Indoor comfort/Outdoor relaxation, Live entertainment, Old-time banjo, Ragtime piano, Baggage handling, Round-trip transportation, Tax and gratuity Available dates: May 19-21, June 23-25, August 25-27, September 22-24, and October 6-8 $550/person based on 2 people sharing a room. Event Type: Seasonal. Phone: (309) 637-8000 Area: PEORIA

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