What to do in Rockton and Roscoe - Saturday, Feb 11 - Friday, Feb 17
There's Yeti Fest and at least eleven more things to do on our community calendar this week.
For a few more days, Yeti Fest is still skating along as smoothly as Janet Lynn. There are still yetis to find in and around Rockton businesses. But you can also find live music (from the 1840s to the 1940s to today) or live dancing (from any era you like or none at all). Learn the truth about three common myths about heart disease, meet candidates for the Roscoe Board of Trustees, or even give blood. Or come out to Settlers Park and read a children's book while walking the Gail Trail. The latest installment is No Yeti Yet by Mary Ann Fraser. (Well, you haven't looked hard enough.)
18 events this week on our calendar: Saturday, Feb 11 - Friday, Feb 17
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EVENTS
Yeti Fest - Sat Feb 11 10:00 am
Village of Rockton
Feb. 8-11, 2023 It's back! Snow sculpting, dog sleds, yeti scavenger hunt, adults-only onesie pub crawl, family-friendly hot cocoa crawl, dance party with a yeti, and introducing the new SNOW BALL! [more details]
Teen Movie Matinee - Rango at Talcott Library - Fri Feb 10 3:30 pm
Talcott Free Library
Hey teens, enjoy an after-school showing of the animated Western film Rango, starring a reluctant chameleon/sheriff, voiced by Johnny Depp. This announcement is not on TikTok, so tell your friends they should be here. Popcorn will be provided. Rated PG. [more details]
Dog Sled Demonstrations - Fri Feb 10 4:00 pm
Settlers Park
YES! The sledding dogs are back! Join Doggie Development Academy at the Rockton Yeti Fest at Settlers Park for sled dog demonstrations (mushing) as well as meet and greets with the dogs. Demonstration times are approximately on the half hours. [more details]
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. - Fri Feb 10 7:00 pm
Hononegah Performing Arts Center
Four performances. Based on Roald Dahl's beloved classic, Willy Wonka Jr. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he hides golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whichever deserving (or undeserving) child who finds one of these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Don't miss the singing, dancing Oompa-Loompas. [more details]
Live Music: Bill and Jim's Most Excellent Acoustic Adventure - Fri Feb 10 7:00 pm
Louie's Tap House
Friends for over 20 years, Bill and Jim have been perfecting their performances for just as long. They've pieced together material from prior and current bands to create the most versatile set list: classic rock, country, 80's and 90's. Also, they're having a raffle - you could win an all-inclusive 5 night stay at the Majestic Mirage Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (where they'll be playing on the beach). [more details]
Dog Sled Demonstrations - Sat Feb 11 10:00 am
Settlers Park
Join Doggie Development Academy at Settlers Park for sled dog demonstrations (mushing) as well as meet and greets with the dogs. Demonstration times are approximately on the half hours. [more details]
Yeti Dance Party - Sat Feb 11 11:00 am
Settlers Park
An event for all ages but geared for kids. Come dance with the Rockton Yeti at the Settlers Park gazebo, for the most fun, silliest, questionable dance-moves-filled dance party you've ever wanted to participate in. Dress in weather-appropriate layers in case your moves are just too sweet and you work up too big of a sweat. [more details]
Hot Cocoa Crawl at the Rockton Yeti Fest - Sat Feb 11 1:00 pm
Village of Rockton
1 - 4 p.m. Tickets: $12 on Eventbrite. Each ticket entitles you to one commemorative yeti-themed mug with the spoon that fits ever so cutely in the handle and complimentary hot cocoa at each participating location in historic downtown Rockton. [more details]
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. - Sat Feb 11 6:00 pm
Hononegah Performing Arts Center
Four performances. Based on the musical film version of Roald Dahl's beloved classic, enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka gives a tour of the Wonka factory to five interesting children. [more details]
Rockton Yeti Fest: Snow Ball - Sat Feb 11 7:00 pm
American Legion Post 332
Tickets: $20 per person on Eventbrite. The price includes one well drink, appetizers, and all the dancing you can muster. Did you ever wish you could go back in time and relive those high school dances, complete with the tacky decorations and questionable clothing choices? That's the whole idea behind the first ever Rockton Yeti Fest Snow Ball, a final capstone event to four days of celebrating winter and yetis. [more details]
Live Music: Minimal at 6th Annual Super Bowl Pre Game Bash - Sun Feb 12 1:00 pm
Louie's Tap House
Join in on the fun for the 6th Annual Super Bowl Pre Game Bash at Louie's Tap House. If you have not attended in the past, you don't know what you're missing. "This shall be Epic!" says Louie. [more details]
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. - Sun Feb 12 2:00 pm
Hononegah Performing Arts Center
Last performance! Follow enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he offers a tour of his factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. But it's never that easy, is it? [more details]
Music from the 1840s at Macktown Living History - Sun Feb 12 2:00 pm
Macktown Living History
2 - 4 p.m. Suggested donation: $5. Join us for a chance to try out an old style musical instrument and play a simple tune from the 1840's. [more details]
Roscoe VFW/RREACH Blood Drive - Tue Feb 14 2:30 pm
Roscoe VFW
The next Roscoe VFW/RREACH Blood Drive will be a two day event: Feb. 14 and Feb. 16! Double Red as well as whole blood collection will be available on both days. The Roscoe VFW & RREACH are asking for your support in helping to collect much-needed blood for our communities. One out of seven hospital patients need blood. [more details]
Citizens for a Better Roscoe Listening Session - Wed Feb 15 6:30 pm
Sophia's Restaurant
Citizens for a Better Roscoe (Carol Gustafson for Village President, Mike Sima, Michael Wright & William Babcock for Village Trustees) would like to hear from you. Come share your thoughts, ideas and concerns about what's happening in Roscoe. This is the second of three Listening Sessions. [more details]
Jazz Night in the HCHS PAC - Wed Feb 15 7:00 pm
Hononegah High School Performing Arts Center
Looking for something to do the night after Valentines Day? How about swinging by the high school for some great jazz music with the Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band. Featuring Take the A Train, You Make Me Feel So Young, Fever, It Don't Mean a Thing, and more. [more details]
Lunch and Learn: 3 Common Myths About Heart Disease - Thu Feb 16 11:30 am
Firehouse Pub
Join elev815 and Karen Radtke of Integral Health Solutions for a great opportunity to learn the best way to prevent and manage heart disease. February is American Heart Month. [more details]
Roscoe VFW/RREACH Blood Drive - Thu Feb 16 12:30 pm
Roscoe VFW
The next Roscoe VFW/RREACH Blood Drive will be a two day event: Feb. 14 and Feb. 16. The need for blood never ends. One out of seven hospital patients need blood. Anyone in good health, at least 17 years old, can be eligible. [more details]
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