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May 3
Illinois Walleye Trail Tournament
Allen Park, Ottawa
7:00 AM Launch, Weigh in at 3:00 PM
Team fishing tournament for walleyes/saugers. Illinois River $140 entry fee per team. Call 309.527.6328 for more information.
BesPhoto Photoworkshop
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
Interested in Photography? Do you want to learn more about how to operate your specific camera? We will cover camera operation, photographic theory, and composition while hiking the trails of Starved Rock. We will spend one-on-one time with you working with your specific camera. We welcome all types of cameras and photographers. Cost is $100. For more information see www.BesPhoto.com or to sign up contact Mike Bessler at 630.667.5174 or email Mike@BesPhoto.com.
May 3 & 4
"Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage"
Starved Rock State Park
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Enjoy the great variety of wildflowers at Starved Rock. Guided hikes leave from the Visitor Center. Call 815-667-5356 for information.
3rd Anniversary "Garden Party"
Seasons Gone By
124 Mill St., Utica
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
We're kicking off our 3rd garden season with free refreshments, door prizes and lots of ideas for Mother's Day! Call 815.667.4321 or email seasonsgoneby@sbcglobal.net for more information.
May 4
Blessing of the Bikes
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
12:00 PM & 1:30 PM
Stop by Starved Rock Lodge's East parking lot and have your motorcycle blessed by local clergy in one of two ceremonies. The blessings remind us that life is a journey and we need to ask for God's protection. A great kick-off for biking season! Open to the public. Call 800-868-7625 ext. 386 for information.
May 9 – 10
Artisan Showcase Weekend
August Hill Winery Tasting Room
106 Mill St., Utica
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday
See the exciting new art on display and meet the artists. Call 815.667.5211 or email info@augusthillwinery.com for information.
May 11
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.
May 17
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Boating Safety Class
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
950 N. 27th Road, Ottawa
8:15 AM – 5:00 PM
This minimum eight-hour course includes instruction in equipment requirements, navigation rules, legal requirements, accident situations and how to handle them, the weather, trailering, visual distress signals, personal watercraft and specialty topics and the final exam. Call 815.667.4054 or email Kathy.L.Higdon@usace.army.mil for more information.
Fishing Expo
Baker Lake
2700 Airport Road, Peru
Call 815.223.0061
FSC International Prone & 3P Rifle Meet
Sandy Ford Sportsmen Club
720 S. Bloomington St., Streator
815.673.1880
May 17 – 18
Mothers' Day Celebration
August Hill Winery Tasting Room
106 Mill St., Utica
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday
Bring in your mother for a complimentary glass of wine. Live entertainment Saturday evening. Call 815.667.5211 or email info@augusthillwinery.com
4th Annual Honor the Eagle Pow Wow
Starved Rock State Park Boat Ramp
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday
Noon – 5:00 PM Sunday
Native American dancing, drumming, cultural demonstrations, special presentations, storytelling, children's games & crafts, raffles and teepees. Co-Sponsored with Midwest SOARRING Foundation.
Nature Art Show
Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
Enjoy paintings, woodcarvings, pottery, and photography of Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks.
May 18
FSC Range International Pistol Meet
Sandy Ford Sportsmen Club
720 S. Bloomington St., Streator
815.673.1880
May 18 -24
Broadway Blast "08" Musical Review
Community Players of Streator
Engle Lane Theater
1012 Columbus Rd., Streator
815.672.4066 or visit www.englelane.org for more information.
May 23
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.
May 23 – 26
Heritage Days Celebration
Streator City Park
Sponsored by the Streatorland Historical Society held each day in the Streator City Park. The festival includes a carnival, flea market, vendors, food and a parade. Call 815.672.2443 for more information.
May 24 - 26
Water Safety Weekend
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
950 N. 27th Road, Ottawa
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Start your summer activities and celebrate National Safe Boating Week by visiting the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for a holiday weekend of WATER SAFETY FUN for children and adults. Join us, and learn how to be safe when you are swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, canoeing or any other type of water activity. And to help you learn about "water safety fun" be sure to pick up some free color books, posters, and stickers. We'll have videos to view and life jackets to try on. Call 815.667.4054 or email Kathy.L.Higdon@usace.army.mil for information.
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