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April 4
Wine and Shopping Tour
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Board a Starved Rock trolley and travel to the wine tasting room at Cattails and receive a glass to sample wine of your choosing. Cattails also will offer you an extraordinary shopping experience. After the trolley will stop in downtown Utica for another wine tasting at August Hill Winery. You will be free to shop downtown Utica or just relax in the wine tasting room at August Hill. Fee is $17.00 per person. To register call 800.868.7625, ext. 386.
April 5
"Bees"
Saturday Kid's Program
Starved Rock Visitor Center
Riverfront/Starved Rock State Park
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
You may be afraid of them, but find out why their job is so important and what's happening to them. Call 815.667.5356 or email starvedrock@ivnet.com.
Streator Community Youth Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Streator City Park
10:00 AM
Children ages 1-8. Call 815.673.2704 for more information.
April 6
Nothing's Sweeter than a Child
Celebrations 150
749 E. Highway Rt. 6, Utica
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
LaSalle County CASA who works with abused and neglected children in the court systems is sponsoring a Chocolate Festival! Vendors will be offering tastes of their finest chocolate specialties. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
815.434.2620
lasalleCASA@ivnet.com
April 11
Wine and Shopping Tour
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Board a Starved Rock trolley and travel to the wine tasting room at Cattails and receive a glass to sample wine of your choosing. Cattails also will offer you an extraordinary shopping experience. After the trolley will stop in downtown Utica for another wine tasting at August Hill Winery. You will be free to shop downtown Utica or just relax in the wine tasting room at August Hill. Fee is $17.00 per person. To register call 800.868.7625, ext. 386.
April 12
"Leave No Trace"
Saturday Kid's Program
Starved Rock Visitor Center
Riverfront/Starved Rock State Park
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
You will learn the basics about wilderness survival and how to enjoy the outdoors without anyone knowing you were there. Call 815.667.5356 or email starvedrock@ivnet.com.
Spring Fling
Ottawa Scouting Museum
1100 Canal St., Ottawa
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This is a fun day of Round Robin Spring Crafts – come make a "blimp" – do some Balloon Planting – and see what else we have to offer you! This is a free activity. Call 815.431.9353 or visit www.ottawascoutingmuseum.org for more information.
April 13
Second Sunday Lecture Series
Hegeler Carus Mansion
1307 Seventh St., LaSalle
4:00 PM
A monthly lecture series on various topics. Donations gratefully accepted. Telephone 815.224.6543 or visit www.hegelercarus.org for information.
April 18
Wine and Shopping Tour
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Board a Starved Rock trolley and travel to the wine tasting room at Cattails and receive a glass to sample wine of your choosing. Cattails also will offer you an extraordinary shopping experience. After the trolley will stop in downtown Utica for another wine tasting at August Hill Winery. You will be free to shop downtown Utica or just relax in the wine tasting room at August Hill. Fee is $17.00 per person. To register call 800.868.7625, ext. 386.
April 18 – 19
Wine & Cheese Event
August Hill Winery Tasting Room
106 Mill St., Utica
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Friday
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday
Enjoy a pairing of unique artisan cheeses with select August Hill wines. Call 815.667.5211 or email info@augusthillwinery.com.
Ladies Night Out
August Hill Winery Tasting Room
106 Mill St., Utica
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Come and enjoy a fun-filled evening of live music, wine and appetizers. Call 815.667.5211 or email info@augusthillwinery.com for more information.
April 19
"Phenology Hike"
Saturday Kid's Program
Starved Rock Visitor Center
Riverfront/Starved Rock State Park
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
1:00 PM. to 2:00 PM
What the heck is Phenology? You'll have to come find out and join us on a short hike through the park.
815.667.5356 or email starvedrock@ivnet.com.
April 19 – 20
25th Annual Bluebell Festival
Maple Leaf Park
1318 E. U.S. 34, Earlville
Noon – 5:00 PM
Stroll through eight acres of Bluebells. Many other wildflowers and spring bulbs in bloom. Try to spot over 30 variety of birds. Desserts and beverages served in Waterside Party Room. Limited amount of potted Bluebells will be available. $5 donation used for forest restoration. Call 815.246.6200 or visit www.mapleleafpark.com for more information.
April 25
Music at the Mansion
Hegeler Carus Mansion
1307 Seventh St., LaSalle
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
Monthly concert series featuring local musicians. Donations gratefully accepted. Telephone 815.224.6543 or visit www.hegelercarus.org for information.
Wine and Shopping Tour
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Board a Starved Rock trolley and travel to the wine tasting room at Cattails and receive a glass to sample wine of your choosing. Cattails also will offer you an extraordinary shopping experience. After the trolley will stop in downtown Utica for another wine tasting at August Hill Winery. You will be free to shop downtown Utica or just relax in the wine tasting room at August Hill. Fee is $17.00 per person. To register call 800.868.7625, ext. 386.
April 26
"The Story of Starved Rock"
Saturday Kid's Program
Starved Rock Visitor Center
Riverfront/Starved Rock State Park
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
1:00 PM. to 2:00 PM
The history and legend … kid-style, including a hike to the top of the rock itself.
815.667.5356 or email starvedrock@ivnet.com.
August Hill Winery Patio Opening
August Hill Winery Tasting Room
106 Mill St., Utica
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Join in the fun as we get ready for summer with the opening of the patio and the return of the August Hill Chill. Call 815.667.5211 or email info@augusthillwinery.com for information.
April 26 – 27
25th Annual Bluebell Festival
Maple Leaf Park
1318 E. U.S. 34, Earlville
Noon – 5:00 PM
Stroll through eight acres of Bluebells. Many other wildflowers and spring bulbs in bloom. Try to spot over 30 variety of birds. Desserts and beverages served in Waterside Party Room. Limited amount of potted Bluebells will be available. $5 donation used for forest restoration. Call 815.246.6200 or visit www.mapleleafpark.com for more information.
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