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January 2008
Calendar of Events
in the
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
BALD
EAGLE
UP CLOSE
Alton, IL
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Every
Saturday in January 2008
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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BALD
EAGLE
VIEWING PROGRAMS
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL
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Selected
days during January, 2008
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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JAC AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Alton, IL
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January 11 - February 24, 2008
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 DAYS
St. Louis County, MO
Madison County, IL
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January
19 - January 20, 2008
8 am - 3 pm
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
This annual event features spotting scopes, live Eagle education program
by the World Bird Sanctuary, and Lewis & Clark reenactors. The annual Eagle Days event is made possible
through a partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources,
Missouri Department of Conservation and Trailnet.
Event is Free
Free and Paid parking available
For more information call 573-751-4115 ext. 3289
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EAGLE
MEET & GREET
East Alton, IL
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Sunday,
January 20, 2008
Sunday,
January 27, 2008
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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MOONLIGHT HIKE
Godfrey, IL
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
7 pm
The Mississippi Sanctuary, 2213 S. Levis Lane
Join a trained Sierra Club volunteer and take a
leisurely moonlit hike through the Mississippi Sanctuary, a 37-acre area
of grand vistas and spectacular scenery, including waterfalls and
wildlife. After the hour long hike there will be free snacks and beverages
on the porch at Talahi Lodge.
Free
For more information call 618-462-6802
or visit illinois.sierraclub.org/piasapalisades
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EAGLES ON THE BLUFFS
Godfrey
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
9 am - 11 am
The Nature Institute
2213 S. Levis Lane
The TNI staff will provide a short program on eagle ecology and then
lead a guided hike to look for eagles in their natural element. Afterwards
there will be chili, hotdogs, and hot chocolate. Children can make and take
home eagle crafts. Dress warm, bring binoculars, scopes, and a camera. In
case of bad weather the program will be rescheduled.
$5
For
more information call 618-466-9930
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"WOMEN COME BY"
Hartford, IL
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Saturday,
January 26, 2008
10 am - 4 pm
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
"Women come by," wrote William Clark.
What was it like for women of the early 1800's? Come observe frontier
women cook over an open fire, sew their family's garments and make candles.
Free
For more information call 618-251-5811
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TRADITIONAL RUG
HOOKING RETREAT
Elsah,
IL
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January 30 - January 31,
2008
Join us in Elsah for a two-day traditional rug
hooking retreat. Learn the art of traditional rug hooking through this retreat
designed for beginners or students interested in improving their skills. This
class will be taught by Kathy Meentemeyer, a McGown certified teacher. In
addition, this quilt retreat includes an overnight at one of Elsah's bed and
breakfast inns, catered meals by My Just Desserts, a house tour and a walking
tour of the village.
Call
My Just Desserts for more information or to register at 618-462-5881 or
618-374-1607. Space is limited!
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DECEMBER
2006
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FEBRUARY
2008
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This Calendar of Events provides listings free of charge
for events that are of interest to visitors to
the area. To have your event listed here contact the webmaster.
We reserve the right to limit content. We also will provide a web page free of charge for the
event to cover more details for Non-Profit Community Organizations.
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