• The Lives & Discoveries of Famous Paleontologists

    Cambridge

    Join Anderson Taylor in a presentation and opening of a new exhibit, The Lives and Discoveries of Famous Paleontologists This project is supported by a Activate History microgrant from Illinois Humanities.   132 W Center St, Cambridge, IL 61238  

    Free
  • Caricature Workshop with Draw Me Bill

    Cambridge

    Galva Arts Council presents a fun workshop! Draw Me Bill will host a workshop on caricature drawing for kids & teens ages 9-16.   Walk-ins are accepted, or you may save your spot by RSVPing to galvaarts@gmail.com. Limit of 15 total participants.   This is a free event but donations are always appreciated.   128 […]

  • Paper Bag Snowflake Kits

    Colona

    Make beautiful 3-D snowflakes using paper bags, glue, and scissors.  Pick up your kit while supplies last.    Colona Public Library 911 1st St, Colona, IL 61241

    Free
  • Book Club @ Colona Public Library

    Colona

    Filled with family ties, both rekindled and new, and sparkling with Christmas magic, Bright Lights, Big Christmas delivers everything Mary Kay Andrews fans adore, all tied up in a hilarious, romantic gem of a novel.    Colona Public Library 911 1st St, Colona, IL 61241

  • Storytime at Colona Public Library

    Colona

    Stop by at 10:30am and 6:30pm for Storytime. Books read include All Right Already and Winter is Here.   Colona Public Library 911 1st St, Colona, IL 61241

  • Open Mic Poetry Night

    Cambridge

    Poetry Night—an immersive celebration of the written word, where the beauty of language comes alive. Audience members are encouraged to share original works or read poetry or short passages written by other authors.   This event is open to all ages. There will be free treats, cocoa, and flavored coffees.   Doors open at 6:30. […]

  • Storytime at Colona Public Library

    Colona

    Stop by at 10:30am and 6:30pm for Storytime.  Books read include Snowman Shuffle and The Most Perfect Snowman.   Colona Public Library 911 1st St, Colona, IL 61241

  • Children’s Storytelling and Puppetry Workshop Series

    Galva

    The Galva Arts Council is excited to introduce two new workshops for children ages 7-14 that can be taken individually or together as part of a series that culminates in a performance.   Workshop 1: Storytelling January 25th 1-3 pm. Storyteller and Educator Brian “Fox” Ellis will teach the fundamentals of performance storytelling using adaptations […]

    $8 – $12
  • Game Night in Bishop Hill

    Bishop Hill

    Do you have board games, card games, or other games lying around the house that don’t get played as often as you’d like? Are you looking for a fun way to get to know your neighbors during the long winter nights? If you answered yes, come to the Vasa National Archive’s Game Nights this winter. […]

    Free
  • Storytime at Colona Public Library

    Colona

    Stop by at 10:30am and 6:30pm for Storytime.  Books read include The Gingerbread Man and Snowflake in My Pocket.    Colona Public Library 911 1st St, Colona, IL 61241

  • Galva Freedom Fest Soup and Chili Fundraiser

    Galva

    Please join to help raise money for Galva Freedom Fest. They will be serving Freedom Fest Chili, Chicken Noodle and Cheesy Potato Bacon soup for a free will donation. They will also be drawing for prizes and have 50/50 tickets available.   Galva American Legion 45 Wallace Street   Galva, IL 61434 309-932-3520