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Visitors Guide for Events
April 2012
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties, Illinois |
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We regularly update this
calendar to provide you with up to date information on a
variety of events that take place in the Meeting of the
Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area. Changes are made when we
gather more information or when we learn of an event. If you
know of an event that you would like to see posted contact
the webmaster. We hope you enjoy
the events you choose to attend. |
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SPRING INDIAN
MARKET DAYS
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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April 13 - April 15, 2012
Friday: 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 9 am - 4 pm
Collinsville Road
Native American artists and vendors display and sell painting,
sculpture, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, fetishes, dolls, herbals, soaps,
food, and more.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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FUND RAISER FOR
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Godfrey, IL |
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Sunday,
April 22, 2012
Registration at 10 am - 12 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 618-628-9030 or visit
www.gatewaymssociety.org. |
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SPRING & MUSHROOM FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
11 am - 3 pm
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Celebrate mushroom season, the beginning of warmer weather, and
Earth Day with this annual mushroom and spring festival. The
festival features artisans and craft vendors displaying their wares
for purchase, live entertainment, and a competitive morel hunt in
Pere Marquette Park (weather permitting).
Free
For more information call
618-786-2331 |
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ANNUAL
ARBOR DAY
CELEBRATION
Godfrey, IL |
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
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 include a fishing derby,
wall climbing, environmental crafts, and other games. There will be free 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 |
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PRINCIPIA TRIATHLON
Elsah, IL |
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
8 am
The
Principia Triathlon is a stunningly beautiful and fun challenge for all
ages and skill levels in historic surroundings! Come on your own to
accept the challenge or bring a team of family or friends. You must
register in advance at Active.com. There will be no registration on race
day.
For
more information go to
http://www.principiaathletics.com/sports/2010/1/13/multisport.aspx |
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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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ART EXHIBIT
Alton, IL |
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March 8 - April 10, 2010
Tues. - Sat hours are 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday hours: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
The
Jacoby Arts Center is presenting Mark Makers, an
exhibition of drawing and painting by 18 regional artists.
Mark Makers will feature drawings and paintings that
emphasize the gestural quality of mark making and expressive use of
line thereby showing the hand of the artist.
Artists included in the exhibit are Peter Ahart, Rebecca
Eilering, Louis Giberson, Kathy Comric, Aaron Heil, Richard Hutton,
Lauren Leohner, Robert Maguire, Christy O’Brien, Derek Pfeffer,
Roxxanne Reed, Kathryn E. Roberts, Kristen Serafini, Jeremy Shipley,
Chris Spangler, Daniel Stumeier, Jennifer Toje and Patricia L.
Vinyard.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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WILDFLOWER WALK
Godfrey, IL |
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Saturday, April 2, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
9:30 am
Talahi Lodge at the Olin Nature Preserve
Join Larry Morrison, Master Naturalist for a walk around the Olin
and Mississippi Sanctuary Nature Preserves in search of spring
ephemerals. Rain or shine. Dress for the weather, comfortable
walking shoes. Bring water, journal, identification books and
camera. Terrain will be moderate to difficult.
Free
For more information call 618-466-9930 |
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MIGRATORY BIRD WALKS
Godfrey, IL |
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
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.
Free
For more information call 618-466-9930 |
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FUND RAISER FOR
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Edwardsville, IL |
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Sunday, April 16, 2011
Registration at 11 am
Walk starts at 12 pm
Township Park,
6368
Center Grove Road
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 or visit
www.gatewaymssociety.org. |
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YOUNG ARTISTS PRESENTATION
Godfrey, IL |
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
8 pm
Lewis & Clark Community College Commons
Support the Riverbend area's terrific young
artists as they join the Alton Symphony Orchestra to showcase their talents.
Admission
For more information call 618-468-4782 or visit www.altonsymphony.org |
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CHARITY RUN/WALK
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Registration begins at 7 am; run/walk begins at 8 am
Russell Commons Park, Discover Parkway off IL-143
Join
in raising awareness of child abuse at the Catholic Children’s Home
1st Annual 5k Run/Walk. All pre-registered participants receive a
T-shirt. Timing and race results by Toolen’s Running Start.
Entry Fee
For more information call 618-465-3594
or visit
www.catholicchildrenshome.com |
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ANNUAL SWAP MEET
& FLEA MARKET
Jersey County, IL |
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April 30 - May 1, 2011
7 am - dusk both days
Tri-County Antique Club Grounds,
IL-3 between Grafton and Jerseyville
Come
buy, swap and sell anything and everything, except illegal or obscene
materials, and poultry and livestock. There is something for everyone at
the annual gas up and swap meet.
Free
For more information call 618-466-7206 |
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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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