ART EXHIBIT Alton, IL		February 28 - April 13, 2008 Tues. - Sat hours are 10 am - 5 pm Sunday hours: 12 pm  - 4 pm Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway Works on Paper: The Jacoby Arts Center is hosting a gallery full of Works on Paper that features the work of Judith M. Felch, Bob Huber, Michael Kathriner, Dennis Ringering, James Stice, and Joanne Stremsterfer. Free For more information call 618-462-5222
LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE Alton, IL		Saturday, April 12, 2008 1 pm - 2:30 pm Broadway & Landmarks Blvd. More than 50 members of the Association of Lincoln Presenters will be portraying President Abraham Lincoln with and a few portraying his 1858 campaign rival Stephen Douglas at a reenactment of the final Lincoln-Douglas Debate that took place in Alton. The debate will take place at 1:30 pm after which the public is invited to interact with the reenactors. Free For more information call 1-800-258-6645
CHOCTAW ART SHOW Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Collinsville, IL		April 12 - April 13, 2008 9 am - 5 pm Collinsville Road Choctaw artists display and sell their works of fine art (paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, etc.) at the Interpretive Center. Free For more information call 618-346-5160 or 800-289-2388
RAPTOR AWARENESS DAY Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Collinsville, IL		Saturday, April 19, 2008 2:30 pm Collinsville Road The World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis brings live birds of prey and teaches about habitats, differences and similarities between eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, buzzards, and others. Features a live flight over the heads of the audience. Free For more information call 1-800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160
YOUNG ARTISTS PRESENTATION Godfrey, IL		Saturday, April 19, 2008 8 pm Hatheway Hall 5800 Godfrey Road Support the Riverbend area's terrific young artists as they join the Alton Symphony Orchestra to showcase their talents. Tickets are $15 for adults & $5 for students. For more information call 618-468-4782 or visit www.altonsymphony.org
FUND RAISER FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Godfrey, IL		Sunday, April 20, 2008 Registration at 12 pm Walk starts at 1 pm Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane Join other walkers in this signature fundraising event of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in routes of either 1 and 3 mile options. For more information call 618-830-3908
MIGRATORY BIRD WALK Godfrey, IL		Sunday, April 20, 2008 8 am Talahi Lodge at the Olin Nature Preserve Every spring thousands of birds migrate north along the Mississippi River Flyway back to their summer homes and representatives from The Nature Institute and naturalist and avid birder, Edna Alexander, will lead guided hikes to identify the many species that stop off at the Olin Preserve. Dress for the weather, wear good hiking shoes, and bring binoculars and drinking water. Admission fee For more information call 618-466-9930
ANNUAL ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION Godfrey, IL		Saturday, April, 26 2008 8 am - 2 pm Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane Join in the celebration of trees and the environment at this growing community event. Activities for children will include a fishing derby, tree climbing, environmental crafts, and other games. There will be tree seedlings as long as supplies last. Other activities include a Tree Memorial Program and demonstrations by expert climbers. Free For more information call 618-466-1483
WINGS OF SPRING BIRDING FESTIVAL Alton, IL Area		Saturday, April 26, 2008 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
WOODLAND WILDFLOWER WALK Godfrey, IL		Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:30 am - 11:30 am Talahi Lodge at the Olin Nature Preserve Nature Institute guideS will lead a 2- hour hike through the Olin Nature Preserve and/or Mississippi Sanctuary to look for rare and common wildflowers that bloom on the property every spring. Wear good hiking shoes, and bring your camera, ID books, journal, and water. Free, registration required For more information call 618-466-9930
MIGRATORY BIRD WALK Godfrey, IL		Sunday, April 27, 2008 8 am Talahi Lodge at the Olin Nature Preserve Every spring thousands of birds migrate north along the Mississippi River Flyway back to their summer homes and representatives from The Nature Institute and naturalist and avid birder, Edna Alexander, will lead guided hikes to identify the many species that stop off at the Olin Preserve. Dress for the weather, wear good hiking shoes, and bring binoculars and drinking water. Admission fee For more information call 618-466-9930
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