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Visitors Guide for Events
February 2011
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties, Illinois
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Probable
Events
Dates, times, and other
details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated
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JAC AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Alton, IL |
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January 15 - February 28, 2010
Tues. - Sat hours are 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday hours: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
This exhibit features works by the winners of
last summer’s Juried Exhibit and includes pieces by Michelle
Buehler-Hadler, Amanda L. Dickson, Molly Douglas, Joseph MacFarlane,
Christy O'Brien, Michael Wartgow working in media such as metal,
oil, paper, watercolor, and wood carving.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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BALD EAGLE
VIEWING PROGRAMS
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Selected days during February, 2010
8:30 am
Visitor Center
A video presentation is followed by an observational drive. Dress warm
and have a full tank of gas. Binoculars are recommended.
Free, reservations required
For more information call 618-786-3323 |
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WINTER BIRD WALK
Kampsville, IL |
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
9 am - 11 am
McCully Heritage Project, Meet at
Farm House
1 mile south of Kampsville, off Route 100
Winter is a great time to appreciate the wild birds in our area. Despite
the weather there are still plenty of birds out there, Join professional
birder Johanna Shipley for a slow paced mile walk to see how many birds
you can identify, Afterwards there will be coffee, hot chocolate, and
cookies.
Free
For more information call 618-653-4687 |
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CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Sunday , February 7, 2010
11 am - 3 pm
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Chocolate lovers rejoice! It’s time to celebrate the perfection of
our nation’s favorite treat, Chocolate!
Shop the many vendor booths all featuring chocolate themed
items and indulge in delectable delicacies. Bring the family out to
Pere Marquette Lodge and relish in the Chocolate Festival Sunday.
Free
For more information call
618-786-2331 |
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EAGLE
MEET & GREET
East Alton, IL |
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
12 pm to 4 pm
National
Great Rivers Museum
An
educator from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on hand with a live eagle
display in the classroom. Bring your camera to this free program
and then tour the National Great Rivers Museum and the Locks and Dam.
Free, donations appreciated
For more information call 1-877-462-6979 |
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MASTERS OF THE SKY
East Alton, IL |
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February 13 - February 15, 2010
Saturday: 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
Sunday: 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
Monday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm
National
Great Rivers Museum
"Masters
of the Sky", an educational and informational program presented by
the World Bird Sanctuary, features eagles, falcons, owls and other birds
of prey.
$5 for adults, $3 for children 4-12, free for
children 3 and under
For more information call 1-877-462-6979 |
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This Calendar of Events provides listings free of
charge for events that are of interest to visitors to the area and that are
organized or sponsored by Non-Profit or community based organizations. To have
your event listed here contact the webmaster. We
reserve the right to limit content. We also willing to provide a web page free
of charge for these types of events to provide more details for our readers.
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