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February 5

Wine & Chocolate-Lovers Celebration

August Hill Winery
106 Mill St., Utica

Celebrate the world of wine and chocolate by joining us for a weekend showcasing Gayety's chocolate paired with August Hill Winery's award-winning wines. Friday 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. For more information call 815-667-5211 or www.augusthillwinery.com.

February 6

Winter Wine Walk

August Hill Winery
106 Mill St., Utica

Join August Hill Winery and other Utica businesses for the Winter Wine Walk. Food and wine tastings will be available at each business. Fill up your passport by stopping by each business and you will be entered in a drawing to win grand gift baskets. For more information call 815-667-5211 or www.augusthillwinery.com.

February 14

Second Sunday's Lecture Series - TBA

Hegeler Carus Mansion
1307 Seventh St., LaSalle

Donations gratefully accepted. www.hegelercarus.org.

February 19

Music at the Mansion - Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra Youth Honors Recital

Hegeler Carus Mansion
1307 Seventh St., LaSalle
5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

Sue Gillio, Instructor. Donations gratefully accepted. www.hegelercarus.org.

February 21

Sled Dog Demo & Awareness

Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
Rt 178 & Rt 71, Utica
All Day Event

Granite Siberian Rescue hosts this day-long, FREE event with seminars in the LaSalle Room on the fascinating characteristics of Siberian Huskies and their relatives. Sled Dog demos will take place in front of the Lodge throughout the day. 800-868-7625 or www.starvedrocklodge.com for more information.

Ongoing for February

Bald Eagle Trolley Tours

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica

Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride the trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational program. Includes lunch during the week and Brunch on Sunday in the Main Dining Room. Dress warmly, bring binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras. Mon, Wed. & Sat.- Adults $24.00. Sun. - Adults $29.00 Children 10 and under $5.00 less. For reservations call 800-868-7625 ext. 386.