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MAY DAY
FASHION SHOW
Alton, IL
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Friday, May
2, 2008
6 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
This annual spring fundraiser features an art auction and "A Fashion
Show of Wearable Art" created by area Fiber Artists, Metal Smiths, and
Designers. Proceeds benefit the Madison county Arts Council and the Jacoby
Arts Center. The will be appetizers, wine, and beer.
Call for ticket information
For more information call 618-462-5222
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CINCO DE MAYO
Alton, IL
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Saturday,
May 3, 2008
4 pm to 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Downtown block party featuring great Mexican
food and drink specials, authentic Mexican music, dancers and more. Kids
activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and
the bands begin playing at 6:30.
For more information call 618-465-6676
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LIVE PELICAN
PROGRAM
East Alton, IL
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Sunday, May
4, 2008
1 pm, & 2 pm
National
Great Rivers Museum
Don't
miss this chance to see an American White Pelican up close at this half-hour
program. Naturalists from the World Bird Sanctuary will delight you with fun
facts and a live display.
Free
For more information call 1-877-462-6979
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MIDAMERICA RIVER EXPO
East Alton, IL
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Saturday,
May 17, 2008
9 am - 5 pm
National
Great Rivers Museum
#2 Lock & Dam Way, off of IL-143
This event kicks off the upcoming summer
recreation boating season with a safety celebration, hosted by the St.
Louis Coast Guard Auxiliary. Activities include: food, antique boat show,
segway rides, live pelican shows, boating classes, water safety programs
for kids along with an appearance by Seamoor, the water safety sea
serpent. Visitors also can
get a first hand look at radio controlled tugboats, submarines, ships, and
sailboats.
Free, Pre-registration is required by May 5
for the boating classes.
For more information call 618-462-6979
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LIVE PELICAN
PROGRAM
East Alton, IL
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Saturday, May
17, 2008
12 pm, 1 pm, & 2 pm
National
Great Rivers Museum
Don't
miss this chance to see an American White Pelican up close at this half-hour
program. Naturalists from the World Bird Sanctuary will delight you with fun
facts and a live display.
Free
For more information call 1-877-462-6979
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ALTON MEMORIAL
DAY PARADE
Alton, IL
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Monday,
May 26, 2008
10 am
Washington and College
Avenues
This annual Memorial Day Parade in Upper Alton,
running continuously since 1868, honors the contributions of local veterans.
Free
For
more information call 618-462-7527
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL
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Saturday,
May 31, 2008
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Alton holds a downtown block party on the last Saturday of every month from May
through September. This event features
a wide variety of food and drink at reasonable prices. Kids
activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and
the bands begin playing at 6:30.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676
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PRIDE, INC.
HOME & GARDEN TOUR
Alton, IL
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Sunday June 8, 2008
12 pm to 5 pm
Beautiful local homes and gardens in Alton and
Godfrey are put on display for this popular event. A local historic site is
usually included on this self-guided tour.
Tickets are $12, children 5 and under are free
For more information call 888-467-2375
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FREE
FISHING CLINICS
Alton, IL
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Weekdays, June 9 – August 1, 2008
9 am to 11:30 am & 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Gordon Moore Park
Instructors present information about fish and other aquatic life, fishing
rules and regulations, basics including how to bait a hook, tie the hook
to the line, cast, catch and handle fish and how to return them to the
water. Participants are
provided with rods and reels, bait and tackle and go fishing in lakes
stocked with catchable channel catfish and hybrid bluegill.
Free
For more information call or to register for a clinic, call IDNR Region IV
at 618-462-1181
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CELEBRATION
OF
BROADWAY
Alton, IL
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June
21 - June 22, 2008
10 am to 4 pm
Join this shopping extravaganza on Broadway.
There will be sidewalk sales, pet parade, free children's activities, and a children's
fashion show.
Free
For
more information call 618-463-1016
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ALL WHEELS
DRIVE CAR SHOW
Alton, IL
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Sunday
June 22, 2008
8 am - 4 pm
Broadway, Historic Downtown Alton
This annual show
and festival features classic cars, trucks and
motorcycles from the 50's and 60's that will be displayed on. Awards will be
given in each class. Come out for the cars and stay for the music, 50-50
drawing, vendor displays, merchant sidewalk sale and food.
Free to the Public, registration fee to show a
car or motorcycle.
For
more information call 618-463-1016
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL
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Saturday,
June 28, 2008
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Alton holds a downtown block party on the last Saturday of every month
from May through September. This event features a wide variety of food and drink at
reasonable prices. Kids
activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and
the bands begin playing at 6:30.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER
FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
Alton, IL
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Thursday, July 3,
2008
Alton Riverfront, Grounds open at 5 pm
Annual Fireworks Festival
presented by the Alton Exposition Commission features great food, a beer
tent, and entertainment. The fireworks
display will be at 9 pm.
Free
For more information call 618-463-3526
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL
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Saturday,
July 26, 2008
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Alton holds a downtown block party on the last Saturday of every month
from May through September. This event features a wide variety of food and
drink at reasonable prices. Kids
activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and
the bands begin playing at 6:30.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676
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ANNUAL
JURIED
EXHIBITION
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June - July, 2008
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
The 2nd Annual Juried Exhibition features 2-D and
3-D works in various mediums by Illinois and Missouri artists. The
exhibition will be judged by Julie Campbell of Three Sinks Gallery
in St. Louis.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL
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Saturday,
August 30, 2008
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Alton holds a downtown block party on the last Saturday of every month
from May through September. This
event features a wide variety of food and drink at reasonable prices. Kids
activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and
the bands begin playing at 6:30.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL
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Saturday,
September 27, 2008
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Alton holds a downtown block party on the last Saturday of every month
from May through September. This
event features a wide variety of food and drink at reasonable prices. Kids
activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and
the bands begin playing at 6:30.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676
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WORKSHOP & LOFT TOUR
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2008
Workshop: 9 am – 4 pm
Loft Tour: 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Downtown Alton
The Alton Marketplace Association is hosting the annual award-winning
workshop presented by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency called “Upstairs
Downtown”. This workshop is to teach community leaders and property
owners how to best utilize the upper stories in existing buildings for
residency, galleries, and other functions. Following the workshop a
walking tour with shuttle service will showcase many upper story
properties in downtown Alton.
Workshop $75, Loft Tour $20
For more information call 618-463-1016 or visit www.altonmarketplace.com
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ALTON
EXPOSITION
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2008
Wed. and Thursday hours are 6 pm - 11 pm
Friday hours: 6 pm - Midnight
Saturday hours: 12 pm - Midnight
Sunday hours: 12 pm - 8 pm
Riverfront Park
Carnival rides, arts & crafts, exhibitor tents, food vendors, nightly
entertainment.
Free
For more information call 618-463-3526
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IT’S OUR RIVER DAY!
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2008
9 am - 2 pm
Riverfront Park
A number of community groups have banded together
to present a celebration of Illinois Watersheds. Activities and features
include live Solar Powered Folk & Bluegrass Music, 2 organized Bike
Rides (a 4-mile levee trail bike ride & 40-mile river road bike ride
both departing at 9 am and ending at festival grounds,) organized litter
clean-ups on land & water (boats depart every hour,) informational
booths & educational activities, and Food & Nature Craft Vendors..
Free
For more information call 618-463-1016
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THIRD
THURSDAY SHOPPING
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2008
5 pm - 9 pm
Downtown Alton
This popular annual
shopping event presented by the Alton Marketplace Association features a
different theme each month and special prices from local shops and restaurants in
Downtown Alton. Participating downtown businesses will be extending their
hours for this shopping extravaganza. Refreshments will be available in
the shops, as well as special "Third Thursday" discounts and
promotions. Free Trolley service will take participants to participating
businesses.
Free
For more information call 618-463-1016
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AALA
HISTORIC
HOUSE TOUR
Alton, IL
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Sunday,
October 12, 2008
12 pm - 6 pm
This annual self-guided tour features some of Alton’s most the beautiful homes,
interesting buildings, and churches of Alton, some of which are listed on
the National Register of Historic Places. Sponsored by the
Alton Area Landmarks Association.
Tickets: $12
For more information call 618-463-5761
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LINCOLN-DOUGLAS
SESQUICENTENNIAL
Alton, IL
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October 18 - October 19, 2008
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Come see Lincoln and Douglas face off in their
final debate prior to the Illinois Senatorial election of 1858. The
streets of downtown Alton will be closed for festival activities, which
will include period vendors, a living history tour with re-enactors, and
docents at 9 different Lincoln and Civil War historic site. Other events
include the debut of the new Lincoln and Civil War interpretive panels and
a presentation of Reunion Tour 08. Hayner Public Library is planning
Lincoln programming with "Songs of Abraham Lincoln" and a
special appearance by Mary Todd's seamstress. Both the library and Alton
Museum of History and Art plan to have special exhibits to interpret
Lincoln's many visits to Alton.
Free
For more information call 1-800-258-6645
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HALLOWEEN PARADE
Alton, IL
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Friday,
October 31, 2008
7 pm
Parade begins at Washington Avenue and Broadway
"Most Haunted Small Town in America"
hosts its annual Halloween Parade with Alton's scariest costumes and
comical characters featuring over 80 participants including floats, bands
and parade flair.
Free
For more information call 618-462-7527
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CHALLENGE OF
THE BLUFFS RUN
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2008
Broadway & Alby Streets
8 am registration; run begins at 9 am;
walk begins at 9:15 am
This annual event features a 5-mile run up and
down the hilly and scenic Streets of Alton’s historic Christian Hill
district and a 2-mile competitive walk to Riverview Park and back.
Participants receive a T-shirt and a goody bag provided by area vendors.
Prizes and awards to various classes.
Entry Fee
For more information call 618-463-1016 or visit www.altonmarketplace.com
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VINTAGE
VOICES
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2008
1 pm - 3 pm
Alton Cemetery, 5th & Vine
The public is invited to this beautiful cemetery as ten actors,
standing by the graves of the residents they will portray, will greet
passers-by in a living history tour being staged by the Alton YWCA in
cooperation with the Alton Cemetery Board and the Alton Little Theater. The grounds are accessible to
those with disabilities.
Tickets: $12 for adults, $6 for children 6
through
12, Prices subject to change. Group rates available.
For more information or to purchase tickets call 618-465-7774
or visit www.altonywca.com
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Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2008
11 am - 5 pm each day
Various locations throughout Alton
Art
East, the Edwardsville-Alton Studio Tour is an annual event
showcasing more than 100 artists living and working in Madison County and includes studio tours,
multiple exhibitions, and the chance to meet the artists themselves.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222
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THIRD
THURSDAY SHOPPING
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2008
5 pm - 9 pm
Downtown Alton
This popular annual
shopping event presented by the Alton Marketplace Association features a
different theme each month and special prices from local shops and restaurants in
Downtown Alton. Participating downtown businesses will be extending their
hours for this shopping extravaganza. Refreshments will be available in
the shops, as well as special "Third Thursday" discounts and
promotions. Free Trolley service will take participants to participating
businesses.
Free
For more information call 618-463-1016
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5K RUN
AND 10K WALK
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2008
2 pm
Haskell Park, Henry Street
The event includes a 5K run, a 10K walk, and a 1K
fun walk with routes going past Alton ’s most beautiful and historic
buildings during the colors of autumn. After the race there will be an
award ceremony, food, and music. Sponsored by Arms of Love PRC.
Entry fee
For more information call 618- 466-1690
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THIRD
THURSDAY SHOPPING
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
November, 2008
5 pm - 9 pm
Downtown Alton
This popular annual
shopping event presented by the Alton Marketplace Association features a
different theme each month and special prices from local shops and restaurants in
Downtown Alton. Participating downtown businesses will be extending their
hours for this shopping extravaganza. Refreshments will be available in
the shops, as well as special "Third Thursday" discounts and
promotions. Free Trolley service will take participants to participating
businesses.
Free
For more information call 618-463-1016
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ANNUAL ALTON
ARTS & CRAFTS
ADVENTURE
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
November, 2008
Saturday hours are 12 pm - 8 pm
Sunday hours are 12 pm - 5 pm
The Vee, 4445 Alby Street
Artists display their own quilting, soft sculpture, woodworking,
leathercrafts, jewelry and more. Some exhibitors will be
working/demonstrating at various times during the show.
Free admission
For more information call 847-991-4748
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CHRISTMAS
WONDERLAND
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
November, 2008
Monday - Friday: 6 pm - 9 pm
Friday - Sunday: 5 pm - 9 pm
Rock Springs Park on College Avenue
Drive through Rock Springs Park to see more 2.5
million lights adorning trees and lighting displays throughout the park.
Visitors are sure to be captivated by the holiday spirit.
Admission is $7 for cars and small vans or
$1 per person for vehicles holding 10 or more persons
For more information call 1-800-ALTON-IL or 618-465-6676
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OLDE ALTON
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2008
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Alton High School, 4200 Humbert Road
Over 250 crafters display their wares at this
event that benefits the instrumental music program in the Alton School
District.
Admission on Saturday $2;
Admission on Sunday $1; Children under 12 are free
For more information call 618-259-5660
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PRIDE, INC.
HOME & GARDEN TOUR
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2008
3 pm to 7 pm
Beautiful local homes and gardens in Beautifully
homes are aglow in the Alton and Godfrey area and the public is invited to
view various decorating styles and Christmas collections. Optional trolley
transportation offers an opportunity to enjoy the decorations without
driving!
Tickets are $12 and are available after November
7 at the Alton Visitors Center, 200 Piasa Street. Trolley transportation
is an additional $12.
For more information call 618-467-2375
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BALD
EAGLE
UP CLOSE
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2009
10 am to 2 pm
Alton Visitors Center
The World Bird Sanctuary will be bringing a live Bald Eagle for the public
to view up close. Be sure to bring your camera.
Free
For more information call 1-800-258-6645
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EAGLE
MEET & GREET
East Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2009
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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JAC AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2009
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 Sarah Frost, Damian
Smith, John DenHouter, Amanda Lea Dixon, Dave Stein, and Eugene Ursprung working in media such as
metal, oil, paper, watercolor, and wood carving.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222
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EAGLE
MEET & GREET
East Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
February, 2009
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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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
February, 2009
11 am, 1 pm, 3 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, $3 for children 12 and under, free for
children 3 and under
For more information call 1-877-462-6979
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WINGS
OF SPRING
BIRDING FESTIVAL
Alton, IL
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2009
10 am - 4 pm
Riverlands
Environmental Demonstration Area
This annual Confluence Birding Festival features
off-site birding trips, arts and entertainment, birding exhibits and
vendors, family centered educational activities, live bird meet and greets,
and much more.
Free with some fees for off-site birding trips
For
more information call 1-800-258-6645
or visit wingsofspring.org
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