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This week in farthest northern Illinois: crafting for adults, storytime for little ones, movie for teens, live music, a winter dazzle day, geocaching, native plants, comedy, nature work, and outer space.
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Roscoe Community Center
Join us for a fun day of crafting! Like minded people coming together to do what they love. Some do scrapbooking, card making, diamond dots and more. Bring your own supplies. Different mini classes will be offered each day. Cost $10, coffee and water provided. Lunch is on your own. If you have any questions, call Ann 815-979-4941 [more details]
South Beloit Public Library
10 – 11 a.m. Join us for a fun-filled hour of activities every Friday for preschoolers and their caregivers! [more details]
Talcott Free Library
You won't want to miss this timeless coming-of-age classic based on the novel written by Judy Blume. Join us for a showing of "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Rated PG-13. Popcorn provided! [more details]
After the Vine
6 - 9 p.m. Free. Carson Hall is an indie songwriter based out of Machesney Park. His first studio recorded single, A Million Miles Away, has been released on all streaming platforms. [more details]
Nature At The Confluence
1:00-2:30 p.m. We’re offering you lots of dazzling ways to have outdoor winter fun! Enjoy an outdoor hike and scavenger hunt, craft a tie dyed snowflake, learn about identifying animal tracks, then warm up around our blazing fire with hot chocolate and tea! Children’s story time will take place indoors at 1:00pm.Want to try snowshoeing? A limited supply of snowshoes will be available to try out (conditions permitting). [more details]
Poison Ivy Pub
6 to 9 p.m. Jazz and blues with Clareisa Merwin and the Bob Band: Bob Rub III and AP DeVita [more details]
After the Vine
6 - 9 p.m. Free. Rick will be performing favorites "my way" from Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and many more. Stop by and cool down with some wine with your friends or loved one. After the Vine has a huge selection of wines, and a fantastic atmosphere. [more details]
Louie's Tap House
Free, no cover. Time for dancing & grooving as The Stevee Nix bring the party to Louie's Tap House Saturday. The Stevee Nix is one of the hottest area bands, rocking clubs and festival stages since 2004. The band forms a potent blend of genres that is refreshing in this day and age of ordinary cover bands. Each member’s personal creativity and influences are wired into the songs they cover. [more details]
Nature At The Confluence
Connect with nature in a new way with guidance from local geocachers! Participants will learn the basics of this GPS based activity, including how to find a cache, followed by a hike to search for caches along our trails. All experience levels are welcome, best suited for ages 8 and up. Please RSVP on Nature At The Confluence website so we can plan accordingly. [more details]
Macktown Golf Course Clubhouse
Alan Branhagen, Executive Director, Natural Land Institute, will speak on Native Plants of the Midwest at the Macktown Golf Course Clubhouse and will also give a Powerpoint presentation. Admission for the lectures is $5 for non-members, members free. Register online at macktownlivinghistory.com. [more details]
Mustangs Bar Grill
Free. Comedy and more comedy, every Wednesday night until May. No cover, great time. Laughter is medicine. [more details]
Lost Flora Fen on Raccoon Creek
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lost Flora Fen on Raccoon Creek is Natural Land Institute’s second largest preserve at nearly 400 acres. Raccoon Creek meanders through it, there is a boardwalk in the northern part where the fen is, there are agricultural fields and natural areas. Volunteers will help with restoring fields to native grassland habitat, maintenance of the boardwalk, mowing, seeding, prescribed burns and other tasks as needed. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. [more details]
Riverview Elementary School
5:00-6:30 pm. Free. Riverview students and families are invited to an interactive evening of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Night hosted by the Discovery Center! Discover the fun of STEM through hands-on activities and experiments for the whole family. [more details]
As they say, that puts you in the loop! For more things to do, or to post your own event, visit our Community Calendar, the most complete list of events for Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe.