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2008
Calendar of Events
in the
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
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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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PREHISTORIC PEDAL
BICYCLE RIDE
Granite City, IL
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Saturday,
May 3, 2008
Registration: 11 am - Noon
Horseshoe
Lake State Park
Explore the forests and fauna around Horseshoe
Lake State Park. Complete the bike ride on your own, map provided. After the
ride plan a visit to Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site hosting a Native
American storyteller as part of the St. Louis Storytelling Festival at 2 pm.
Choose your route length out and back o the MCT Schoolhouse Trail.
Fees: $8 Trailnet Member,
$12
Non-member, $3 Children under 13
For more information call 314-416-9930 x114
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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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WOOD
RIVER
RENDEZVOUS
Wood River, IL
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May
3 - May 4, 2008
9 am - 5 pm both days
Camp
Dubois
Route 143 and Route 3
Celebrate the historical period between 1700 and 1840. See demonstrators
in period clothing, a black powder shoot, a "hawk" throw, fire
starting with flint and steel contests, children's and women's activities, period food
sales, crafts, Fife and Drum music, vendor sales of period items, contests, flag
raising, a battle each day at 2 pm, and much more. Period costumes encouraged for campers, crafters, and
other participants. Illustrations
of Lewis & Clark's epic journey are located on the trail around the
lake.
Free - donations encouraged
For
more information call 618-940-2424
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ANNUAL SWAP MEET
& FLEA MARKET
Jersey County, IL
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May 3 - May 4, 2008
7 am - dark both days
Tri-County Antique Club Grounds
Illinois Route 3 between Grafton and Jerseyville
Come buy, swap, sell at the
annual Tri-County Antique Club swap meet and flea market.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3803
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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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MIGRATORY BIRD WALKS
Godfrey, IL
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 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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LEWIS & CLARK
“DEPARTURE DAYS”
BICYCLE RIDE
Hartford, IL
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Saturday,
May 10, 2008
Registration: 8:30 am - 10 am
Lewis and Clark State
Historic Site
Become a modern day explorer and pedal a portion
of the path taken by Lewis & Clark on routes of various distances over
flat to rolling terrain. The short route recommended for
families and beginning cyclists will use the MCT Confluence Trail. The
longer routes are on roads. All routes stop at the Lewis and Clark State
Historic Site in Hartford “Departure Days” Celebration where you will
find food, drinks and displays.
Fees: $8 Trailnet Member,
$12
Non-member, $3 Children under 13
For more information call 314-416-9930 x114
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LEWIS & CLARK DEPARTURE DAYS
Hartford, IL
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May
10 - May 11, 2008
10 am - 4 pm both days
Lewis & Clark State Historic
Site
Come and commemorate the departure of the Lewis
& Clark Expedition from Camp River Dubois as reenactors portray life as
members of the Corps of Discovery preparing for their epic trip west.
Free
For more information call 618-251-5811
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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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GRAFTON
FLOOD FEST
Grafton, IL
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
11 am - 11 pm
Mason Hollow Park, Main & Springfield
Activities include the Jon Boat Parade, crowning
of the Catfish Queen, games for children, Washers Tournament, Body Building
Sand Hurling contest - live entertainment - Grafton's Famous Fish, Beer
Wagon, and more.
Free
For
more information call
618-786-7000
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KID'S DAY
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
11 am - 4 pm
Collinsville Road
This special event features hands-on crafts and activities, such as
arrowhead making, pottery making, face painting, spear throwing, corn
grinding, Indian games; dance performances and more. For kids of all ages.
Free
For more information call 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160
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NATURE/CULTURE
HIKE
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL
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Saturday, May 24, 2008
9:30 am - 1 pm
Collinsville Road
Take a three-mile hike with an archaeologist and a naturalist through
various habitats. Learn about the cultural and natural resources,
excavation results, and native uses of plants of Cahokia Mounds.
Canceled in case of rain.
Free
For more information call 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160
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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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GREAT
GRAFTON
PUB CRAWL
Grafton, IL
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Be a part of the Barstool Open featuring ten
holes of miniature golf at participating bar and grill locations in Grafton.
Scorecards are $10 each and include: T-shirt, shuttle transportation and
cardholder drink and food specials. Scorecards may be purchased at all
participating pubs and wineries. Prizes will be awarded to the golfer with
the best score for all 10 holes.
For
more information call
618-786-7678
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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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