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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Art activities\, scavenger hunts\, food chain demonstrations\, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
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SUMMARY:End of Spring Season Bowling Party - Strike & Spare
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the end of the Spring 2024 Season!\n$25 per person Includes: 2 hours of cosmic bowling\, shoe rental\, pizza & pop\nGrab your tickets to the Team Raffle Baskets – 15 tickets for $20!\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/end-of-spring-season-bowling-party-strike-spare/
LOCATION:Strike & Spare Bowling Lanes\, 811 Northern Drive\, Lockport\, IL\, 60441\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
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SUMMARY:Annual Spring I&M Canal Trail Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Annual Spring Clean-Up \n\n\nClaim Your Section Of The Canal Trails! \nThe Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail is 62 miles from Rockdale (Joliet) to LaSalle and is a popular recreational trail utilized by hikers\, bikers\, and joggers. After the long winter\, debris and litter descend upon the trail and banks of the canal\, and\, as an advocate for the I&M Canal National Heritage Area\, we organize clean-ups to beautify the surroundings. \nOur annual I&M Canal Spring Clean-Up is held the third week of April around Earth Day. To participate: \n\nGrab your friends\, family\, co-workers\, etc. and form a group.\nChoose a date that works best for you\nEmail Mara Moore at programs@iandmcanal.org to coordinate with her on claiming a section of the canal to clean.\nThen come on out and clean the canal!\n\nWe start taking reservations at the beginning of the year and until we run out of sections. \n\n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/annual-spring-clean-up/
LOCATION:I&M Canal State Trail\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240405T220457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T190116Z
UID:10001627-1713891600-1713898800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Minutes Matter - Lemont
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lemont Fire Protection District at one of their upcoming Minutes Matter Open Houses.\nFacilitating team members and district leadership will provide station tours\, information about emergency response times\, station locations\, the emergency services they provide and more. \nThen\, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback about plans for the future. Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/minutes-matter-lemont-4/
LOCATION:Lemont Public Library\, 50 E Wend Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240422T182042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T163510Z
UID:10001655-1713898800-1713902400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Think & Drink - Windy City Weather: A Look at Argonne National Laboratory's Research into Urban Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Join atmospheric scientists Matt Tuftedal and Paytsar Muradyan as they share insights into changing weather\, climate studies\, and their work with Argonne’s Community Research on Climate and Urban Science (CROCUS) project.\nCROCUS deploys cutting-edge scientific instruments across the region to measure temperature\, wind speed\, air quality\, soil moisture\, precipitation\, and more. By analyzing this data\, researchers gain a deeper understanding of how climate change is already impacting Chicagoland neighborhoods\, and why different neighborhoods experience climate change differently. \nYou’ll discover how this research empowers communities to effectively prepare for climate impacts. Plus\, get a sneak peek at affordable tools you can use to set up your own weather station! \nBeverages will be available for purchase from the Public Landing Restaurant\, conveniently located within the Gaylord Building. These talks are geared toward adults\, but thinkers of all ages are welcome lot attend based on their interests and attention levels. \nRegistration is recommended for this free event so we don’t overfill the room. \n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/think-drink-windy-city-weather-a-look-at-argonne-national-laboratorys-research-into-urban-climate-change/
LOCATION:Gaylord Building\, Lockport\, 200 W. 8th Street\, Lockport\, IL\, 60441\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240415T215405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T201641Z
UID:10001646-1713906900-1713911400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Moon Walk - Little Red Schoolhouse
DESCRIPTION:Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/moon-walk-little-red-schoolhouse/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240325T200616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T133609Z
UID:10001621-1713957300-1713969000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Two Boys from Brooklyn
DESCRIPTION:A fun performance featuring the vast musical library of Brooklyn’s 2 favorite singer-songwriters Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow. \nTickets can be purchased by check for $45 by calling Janet at 815.893.9202. \nTickets purchased by credit card will be $48 per person. \nTicket includes lunch\, tax\, gratuity and the performance. \nYour lunch includes: Four pieces of the famous White Fence Farm chicken along with homemade corn fritters\, baked potato\, cottage cheese\, kidney bean salad\, coleslaw\, pickled beets. And a choice of one beverage of coffee\, tea or soft drink. No refills on soft drinks. A cash bar is available. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/two-boys-from-brooklyn/
LOCATION:White Fence Farm\, 1376 Joliet Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T202119Z
UID:10001633-1713960000-1713967200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Pioneers Civil War Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the April Pioneers Meeting on Wednesday\, April 24th\, 2024 at Noon. \nPioneers is a community event and is open to the public. We have a wonderful guest speaker at the April Pioneers meeting. Ron Marketti will give a presentation on the Civil War. Ron will have real Civil War Artifacts for everyone to see. \nPlease bring a dish to pass and your own table service. \nPioneers is no longer just for the senior citizens. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/pioneers-civil-war-presentation/
LOCATION:Stavanger Lutheran Church\, 2904 N. 32nd Rd.\, Seneca\, IL\, 61360\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240417T213746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T164541Z
UID:10001654-1714156200-1714161600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Spring Awakening Sound Journey & Gong Wash
DESCRIPTION:Join Lotus Vibrations for this healing Sound Journey and Gong Wash Experience as we plant new seeds of health\, prosperity\, love and forgiveness and welcome the renewal of life.\nTake time for yourself to clear the old mindset\, release what no longer serves you\, and shift into a more balanced alignment. \nWe will journey through a healing cosmic soundscape of singing bowls\, drums\, rattles\, didgeridoo\, flute\, chimes\, handpan\, and gong. By allowing yourself to fall into a deep state of relaxation\, you will feel the tension in the physical body melt away. Shifting brainwaves and your state of consciousness invites harmony of the mind-body-spirit connection. Participants will be asked to lay down\, connect with their breath\, and relax during this experience \nBENEFITS: \nReduces Stress & Anxiety \nHelps Regulate Nervous System \nIncreases Circulation \nReduces Inflammation and Pain \nImproves Sleep \nImproves Memory & Concentration \nBoosts Immune System \nWHAT TO BRING: Yoga Mat \, Eye Mask \, Blankets … Anything you need to make the experience more enjoyable. Hot Herbal Tea will be served following your journey. \nApril 26th\, 2024\, 6:30-8PM \nDoors open at 6:15 \nSpace is limited! $35.00 per person. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/spring-awakening-sound-journey-gong-wash/
LOCATION:EMT Massage & Wellness\, 210 N. Hammes Ave.\, Suite 108\, Joliet\, IL\, 60435\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240304T204247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T164340Z
UID:10001588-1714208400-1714237200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Exploring the I & M Canal
DESCRIPTION:An expert historian takes you to 5 unique stops along the I & M Canal from Lockport to Ottawa. Experience the rich history of the canal towns\, hear extraordinary stories\, discover fun facts and enjoy springtime! \n$50 per person – Register by April 12 by calling (708) 496-0193
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/exploring-the-i-m-canal/
LOCATION:Willow Springs Community Center\, 8156 Archer Ave.\, Willow Springs\, 60480\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240426T195438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T195438Z
UID:10001634-1714212000-1714217400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Where the. Wildflowers Are: McKinley Woods
DESCRIPTION:You won’t need to sail off through night and day or in and out of weeks. Will County is where the wildflowers are! Anemone\, Dutchman’s breeches\, trillium\, hepatica – our wildflowers have stories to tell! Journey to McKinley Woods — Frederick’s Grove\, a top spot to seek wildflowers. Join a naturalist for a hike to find wildflowers and hear stories of how these beauties got their names\, their uses through time and other lore and legends.\nThese ephemeral blooms are beautiful but fleeting. Join us each month for more chapters in the ever-changing tale of wildflowers as old ones fade and new ones bloom. Look for other preserves in this series and choose your own adventure. Visit the same preserve each month to see the changes unfold over time or mix it up and enjoy a different one each time for the full story of Will County wildflowers. You can find the complete list of Where the Wildflowers Are hikes on our event calendar(Opens in a new window).\nRegistration required by Friday\, April 26: 815-722-9470. Ages 10 and older.\nREGISTER ONLINE(Opens in a new window)\nThe trail is up to 1 mile long on natural surfaces with some hills. Spring rains can make the trail muddy; please dress with that in mind. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online(Opens in a new window) no later than 48 hours before the program.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/where-the-wildflowers-are-mckinley-woods/
LOCATION:McKinley Woods – Frederick’s Grove\, 27110 S. McKinley Woods Rd.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240412T173212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T202703Z
UID:10001638-1714550400-1717185600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Where Feathers Meet the Flash - Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing program runs from Wednesday\, May 1\, to Friday\, May 31. Preserve hours are 8 a.m. to sunset. \nTake part in the inaugural Four Rivers bird photography competition! Submit your picture of a migratory bird at McKinley Woods for a chance to win a gift certificate to the Cornell Lab Bird Academy(Opens in a new window) and new bird-feeding supplies from Wild Birds Unlimited of Joliet(Opens in a new window). Winners will be selected in two age categories: adult (18 and older) and youth (17 and younger). \nIf you’re a new birder\, challenge yourself to learn a new bird. If you’re a seasoned pro\, challenge yourself to get the perfect photograph of a migratory bird. Visit Four Rivers Environmental Education Center to check out recent sightings and learn where you’ll have the best chance to find the bird you’re looking for. \nRegister your bird photo by scanning the QR code at the photo submission stations along the trails and in the visitor center for the duration of the contest. Complete contest rules are included on the submission form. \nNo registration required. \nThis is an inclusive program\, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Four Rivers is an accessible facility. Paved and natural surface trails are on uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/where-feathers-meet-the-flash-photo-contest/
LOCATION:McKinley Woods – Kerry Sheridan Grove\, 25055 Walnut Lane\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240410T213623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T202850Z
UID:10001635-1714557600-1717171200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Migration Celebration at Four Rivers
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing program runs from Wednesday\, May 1\, to Friday\, May 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. \nEnjoy this monthlong celebration of our migratory birds! Festivities will include ongoing crafts\, family-friendly activities and hands-on exploration of feathers\, beaks and more. Each week\, we will have a new station ready for you to discover what makes migratory birds so exceptional. All programs will be self-guided\, allowing you to explore and create at your own pace. \nMigration Celebration is supported by funding from Alliance Pipeline\, a joint venture of Enbridge and Pembina\, and through the assistance of The Nature Foundation of Will County(Opens in a new window). \nNo registration required. Free. All ages welcome \nThis is an inclusive program\, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Four Rivers is a fully accessible building. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/migration-celebration-at-four-rivers/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240206T184315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T191834Z
UID:10001553-1714807800-1714827600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Midwest Morel Fest
DESCRIPTION:LEARN\, HUNT\, BUY…MOREL MUSHROOMS during Ottawa’s Midwest Morel Fest.\nWe’re excited to welcome back this beloved annual\, one-day event in Ottawa\, IL. This unique festival offers everything mushrooms from the morel enthusiast to the curious observer! \nJoin us at the Jordan Block (100 Main Street) where you can shop and peruse through a large Botanical Market and Morel Market offering everything…you guessed it…MUSHROOMS! We’ll even have MOREL UNIVERISTY where you can learn to identify morels\, so you know what to look for when you’re hiking through on your guided hunt! Educational hunt has limited availability. \nPresale tickets available until April 1 $30 (13+) /12 and under $15 \nApril 2nd – 27th $35 (13+) /12 and under $20 \nAfter April 27th and at the door $50 (13+) /12 and under $35 \nRegister today at: https://visitottawail.com/morel-registration/ \nSchedule: \n7:30 am – Hunt and Morel Market sign-in \n8-8:30 am – Morel University \n8:45 am – Busses depart for guided hunt \n9am – 4pm – Morel Market – morel mushrooms only \n8am – 4pm – Vendor Market \n9am – 11:30 am – Guided Hunt \n12:30 pm – Awards \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/midwest-morel-fest/
LOCATION:Jordan Block Arts & Garden\, 101 Main St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240425T185552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T151844Z
UID:10001663-1714899600-1714903200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Free Outdoor Yoga Class at Market on Canal - Downtown Lemont
DESCRIPTION:Start your day at Market on Canal with a free yoga class hosted by Nicole Schneider.\nThis class is perfect for all levels and is a preview for the popular spring and summer yoga series. Bring your mat\, towel\, water\, and prepare for a fun time! \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/free-outdoor-yoga-with… \n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/free-outdoor-yoga-class-at-market-on-canal-downtown-lemont/
LOCATION:Lemont Village Green\, 322 Main Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240425T190326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T152414Z
UID:10001664-1714899600-1714921200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Market on Canal
DESCRIPTION:We’ve waited all winter to be reunited with the amazing vendors at Market on Canal.\nWe are so proud of this sweet\, outdoor vintage and handcrafted market that includes over 45 selected vendors\, live music\, food trucks\, and drinks. \nIt’s a vibe you can find nowhere besides downtown Lemont! \nWhat to expect \n vintage and salvaged goodsplants and flowers  coffee and tea crochet and felt  woodworking  treats and baked goods handmade home decor natural skin care hand poured candles photo opsdrinks  SO MUCH MORE \nYou’ll also find downtown shops\, cafes and bars open too! \nEntrance tickets can be purchased on our website or with cash at the entrances located on Stephens Street and Lemont Street. Tickets are nonrefundable as this is a rain or shine event. Kids 12 and under are free. Pet stroller and wheelchair friendly! \nAlso\, beware of scams. If you are an interested vendor\, please do not pay anyone who comments here. Applications can be found on our website. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/market-on-canal/
LOCATION:Market on Canal\, Canal & Stephen St\, Lemont\, 60439\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240429T213544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T182917Z
UID:10001679-1714917600-1714923000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:A Murder on the I&M - and Personal Canal Memories
DESCRIPTION:A murder on the I&M and other personal canal memories by Ottawa’s Hank Walsh.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/a-murder-on-the-im-and-personal-canal-memories/
LOCATION:Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum\, 1100 Canal St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240424T192823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T133218Z
UID:10001660-1715252400-1715259600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:The Four C Notes
DESCRIPTION:The Four C Notes was created by John Michael Coppola\, best known for appearance in Chicago’s long running production of the Broadway\, smash hit Jersey Boys. The Four C Notes are the Midwest’s ONLY tribute dedicated to recreating the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons! \nAdmission $56. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/the-four-c-notes/
LOCATION:Jacob Henry Mansion\, 20 S. Eastern\, Joliet\, IL\, 60433\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240510T171453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T171453Z
UID:10001687-1715412600-1715425200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Quarrymen Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Lemont Quarryman Challenge 5K and 10‐mile race offers runners a challenging course in Lemont’s unique\, scenic and small town setting. The 5K and 10‐mile race start and finish in historic downtown Lemont and wind through the hilly neighborhoods of Lemont.\nVillage of Lemont Village Hall Parking Lot – Large Event Tent\n418 Main Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\n(Please note\, the Village Hall building will be closed)
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/quarrymen-challenge/
LOCATION:Village of Lemont
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240429T211639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T183902Z
UID:10001678-1715418000-1715436000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:24th Annual Baker Lake Fishing Exposition
DESCRIPTION:Children learn how to fish safely\, tie knots\, identify fish and reptiles\, cast\, and most importantly\, they see the community cares for them. All participants also enjoy a free lunch and giveaways. Fishing is a sport they can participate in and enjoy for the rest of their lives.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/24th-annual-baker-lake-fishing-exposition/
LOCATION:Baker Lake\, 2700 Airport Rd.\, Peru\, IL\, 61354\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T114500
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240424T200910Z
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Brunch on the Saint Genevieve Riverboat
DESCRIPTION:Come brunch with us this Mother’s Day!\nThis 120 minute cruise will take you west out of Ottawa under the railroad bridge. You’ll enjoy the breathtaking views of the rock faces as you travel to Buffalo Rock and get a unique view of the industries that are so important to the area. Our delicious brunch will feature sweet and savory items curated by The Lone Buffalo.  \nSpace is limited\, so be sure to reserve your table early to secure your spot for this unforgettable Mother’s Day celebration! \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/mothers-day-brunch-on-the-saint-genevieve-riverboat/2024-05-12/1/
LOCATION:Sainte Genevieve Riverboat\, 231 Albin Stevens Dr.\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240510T174351Z
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SUMMARY:Steeples & Saloons - Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey through time with our “Steeples & Saloons” walking tour\, a captivating exploration of Ottawa\, Illinois’ rich history and architectural marvels. This engaging tour is perfect for history buffs\, architecture enthusiasts\, and anyone looking to immerse themselves in the vibrant past of a town that has witnessed pivotal events and personalities in American history.\nHighlights:\n\n\nThe Lincoln-Douglas Debate: The very site where Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas held their famous debate in 1858. Delve into the stories of the raucous crowd and the pivotal moments of this historic event that shaped the future of the nation.\n\n\nHistoric Churches: Stroll along the picturesque streets lined with diverse churches\, each with its unique architectural style and intriguing history. Learn about the intricacies of these sacred spaces\, from stunning stained glass windows to tales of the congregations that have called these buildings home.\n\n\nMurals and Memories: Discover the artistic side of Ottawa with a look at the town’s vibrant murals. Each painting tells a story\, depicting notable figures and moments in Ottawa’s history. Hear about the artists\, their inspirations\, and the people immortalized in these colorful artworks.\n\n\nTangled Roots and Refreshments: The tour concludes at the renowned Lone Buffalo Restaurant by Tangled Roots Brewery\, where you can enjoy a specially discounted brunch (not included in tour price). Savor delicious food and drinks in a setting that blends modern culinary craft with a nod to the local heritage.\n\n\nExperience Ottawa Like Never Before:\nThis tour isn’t just a walk; it’s a journey through time. From the reverent halls of historic churches to the lively debates that shaped the nation\, from the artistry of murals to the flavors of locally crafted cuisine\, “Steeples & Saloons” offers a comprehensive and enjoyable exploration of Ottawa’s past and present. Perfect for tourists and locals alike\, this tour promises a deeper understanding and appreciation of the city’s unique charm and historical significance.\nJoin us on the “Steeples & Saloons” walking tour and discover the hidden gems and celebrated landmarks of Ottawa\, Illinois. Book your spot today and step into a world where history and hospitality meet!\nThis walking tour covers approximately 1 mile of flat city sidewalks. The tour lasts 1.5 hours and tickets are $35/person. Brunch is not included but you will receive a 20% discount from The Lone Buffalo on food and drinks.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/steeples-saloons-ottawa/
LOCATION:City of Ottawa\, 1028 LaSalle St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Awesome Ottawa Tours":MAILTO:https://awesomeottawatours.com/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240313T183732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T182926Z
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SUMMARY:Myth Busting in the Illinois & Michigan Canal Heritage Area - Second Sunday Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Myth Busting in the Illinois & Michigan Canal Heritage Area – Second Sunday Lecture Series\nHave you ever heard conflicting stories about how long the I&M Canal was in business and what its impact was? Did anyone die digging the canal and did they really get paid in whiskey? Was the canal replaced by the railroad or larger waterways? Was it Father Marquette or Louis Joliett who suggested a canal in 1673\, what was their reference? Were the state boundaries moved because of the canal? The Canal Corridor Association has spent years reading primary sources to answer these questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAna B. Koval\, President\, of the Canal Corridor Association\, has been working for CCA for 27 years and is responsible for bringing The Volunteer\, the only boat on the I&M for the last 75 years\, to its western terminus in LaSalle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/myth-busting-in-the-illinois-michigan-canal-heritage-area-second-sunday-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Joliet Area History Museum\, 204 Ottawa St.\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240513T193041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T193041Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago's Riverview Park
DESCRIPTION:It was once the World’s Largest Amusement Park – It boasts the world’s first suspended roller coaster and first parachute ride. Today\, it’s merely one of Chicago’s best loved memories. The names alone evoke nostalgia: the Pair-O-Chutes\, Aladdin’s Castle\, Shoot the Chutes\, and of course\, the Bobs roller coaster. Join Historian Leslie Goddard\, PhD. for a look back at the history of Riverview\, from its opening in 1904 to its sudden closing in 1967.\nAdmission $50.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/chicagos-riverview-park/
LOCATION:Jacob Henry Mansion\, 20 S. Eastern\, Joliet\, IL\, 60433\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240423T184723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T174903Z
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SUMMARY:I&M Canal Boat Rides
DESCRIPTION:You can now book your trip for a tour along the I&M Canal on our 1840s-Replica\, Mule-Powered I&M Canal Boat.\nIn addition to the leisurely 60-to-90-minute ride\, the experience includes the opportunity to meet Moe the Mule as part of our “Mule Tending 101” pre-tour introduction\, be guided by a period-dressed crew and hear tales of the canal\, its people and its importance to history. \nJoin us for our first voyage of the year on Wednesday\, May 15 or on Fridays to Sundays and most Wednesdays throughout the season\, which runs through October. \nAdmission prices remain very reasonable\, meaning you can plan this as a fun family outing. \nAdults: $24\nSeniors: $19\nChildren (4-16): $10\nChildren (3 and under): Free\nFamily 4-Pack (2 Adults\, 2 Kids): $59 \nFridays\, Saturdays\, Sundays and most Wednesdays (click through to tickets page to confirm as some days and times may vary)\nHours: 10:00 am • 11:30 am (kid-focused tour) • 1:00 pm \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/im-canal-boat-rides/
LOCATION:I&M Canal Visitors Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240423T185756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T150725Z
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SUMMARY:I&M Canal Boat Kid
DESCRIPTION:New for this year\, we’re dedicating the 11:30 am ride each day to providing a fun adventure for our younger passengers aged 5-12.\nPurchase tickets for the 11:30 am I&M Canal Boat Ride\, and children and their guardians will discover what it would have been like to be a kid in the 1840s\, the era of our canal boat (though please click “Book Your Trip” and check schedule as times can vary). \nBook Your Trip > \nAs a Canal Boat Kid\, they may be asked to take on kid-appropriate deckhand chores\, discover how to care for mules\, find out what the captain’s job included\, greet other passengers when they board\, look for wildlife along the shores\, and more all while they explore the boat during its tour. \nThis is a kid-friendly tour\, not a kids-only tour. Adult passengers will enjoy hearing about life on and around the canal from our on-board tour guide as the boat makes its way up the canal. \nThis unique\, young-passenger-focused experience gets your kids out of the house (and off their devices) so they can engage with nature and the stories of our community\, state and nation\, making a lasting impression for all.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/im-canal-boat-kid/
LOCATION:I&M Canal Visitors Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240510T183105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T152536Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Maritime Museum Debuts Two New Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Maritime Museum announces the grand opening of two new permanent exhibitions on May 17\, the most significant addition to the galleries since the museum opened in 2016.\n\nThe exhibitions focus on the Lady Elgin\, the deadliest disaster on the open waters of the Great Lakes on a passenger trip from Milwaukee to Chicago in 1860\, and on Chicago native\, Captain Bill Pinkney\, the first Black sailor to solo-circumnavigate the globe around the five Great Capes.\n\n“These new exhibits represent the dedicated work of our expert curatorial and exhibit professionals\,” says CMM Chairman Captain Dave Truitt\, “While the museum will continue to engage our patrons with fresh\, temporary maritime exhibits\, the new permanent additions to our South Gallery signifies the completion of a museum we opened in 2016.” \nThe public opening will feature speakers\, light refreshments\, and time to explore the exhibitions. The debut coincides with the Bridgeport Art Center’s monthly Open Studios event. \nWhere: Sculpture Garden space at the Bridgeport Art Center\, 1200W. 35th St.\, Free parking in North Lot\n \nThe event is free\, but there is a suggested $20 donation at the door to help support the mission\, programming and operation of the Chicago Maritime Museum. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/chicago-maritime-museum-debuts-two-new-exhibits/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Art Center\, 1200 W. 35th St.\, Chicago\, 60609\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240321T194128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T131043Z
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SUMMARY:Civil War Re-enactment Event
DESCRIPTION:After spending time looking at the condition of the wall surrounding the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery on the north\nbluff in Ottawa\, both Chuck Sanders\, president of the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery Preservation Association\, and\nKeith Stehl\, Ottawa Masonry\, acknowledge it going to be a large and expensive undertaking. “We want to re-use\nas much of the original Joliet limestone as possible”\, stated Sanders.\nA dedicated group of volunteers\, mostly members of the Starved Rock Civil War Round Table\, started some\nrestoration work in 2019\, but\, the work was halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This same group has handled\nthe mundane maintenance chores such as mowing the grass and collecting fallen branches for several years.\nCreated in 2021 with a goal to restore and preserve this private\, land-locked cemetery\, the Wallace-Dickey\nCemetery Preservation Association has begun a major fundraising effort with the goal to stabilize the existing wall\nand re-build as necessary. As a first step\, two trees will be removed\, thanks to a generous donation from a\nbenefactor.\nAs part of their fundraising efforts\, the Association is planning a Civil War re-enactment event on the grounds of\nthe Reddick Mansion on Saturday\, May 18th . Events on Sunday\, May 19th\, will include guided tours of the\ncemetery and a presentation about General Wallace at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum.\nThe cemetery dates back to early 1800s and holds the graves of several members of the Wallace and Dickey\nfamilies\, including General WHL Wallace killed in the Battle of Shiloh (and immortalized in the mural above\nJeremiah Joe’s in downtown Ottawa)\, T. Lyle Dickey\, prominent attorney of the mid 19th century\, their wives and\nchildren.\nPeople interested in helping preserve this unique part of Ottawa’s history can send donations to “Wallace-Dickey\nCemetery Preservation Association NFP”\, PO Box 392\, Ottawa\, Il 61350. Volunteers are also needed\, both for\nhelping at the fundraising event and for the construction/maintenance of the cemetery. People wanting more\ninformation or to volunteer can reach via the Association via e-mail at gen_wallace@outlook.com. \n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/civil-war-re-enactment-event/
LOCATION:The Reddick Mansion\, 100 W. Lafayette St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240423T192417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T190145Z
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SUMMARY:A Walk thru Time Living History Timeline - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Join reenactors and living historians as they represent many time periods from the Roman Empire through World War II. \n They will be encamped all weekend and have uniforms and equipment on display for the public to inspect.\nAlso\, the original 19th century buildings on site that were saved from demolition around Will County will be open to the public.\nCatholic Mass will be offered by Father Thomas Koys of St. James of the Sag Catholic Church at 5:30 PM
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/a-walk-thru-time-living-history-timeline/
LOCATION:Will County Heritage Village Open Air Museum\, 249 W. 2nd St.\, Lockport\, 60441\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134250
CREATED:20240206T185621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T192737Z
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SUMMARY:Kites in Flight
DESCRIPTION:Kites in Flight\nThis 2-day event will feature professional kite flying demonstrations from the Chicago Kite Company\, a designated area for kids/family kite flying\, live entertainment the whole family will enjoy\, a candy drop\, balloon artists\, face painting\, bounce houses & obstacle course\, and much more! Kites will be for sale on-site\, but families are also encouraged to bring their own to fly the sunny skies! \nBe sure to “Like” our Facebook page for event updates and schedules.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/kites-in-flight/2024-05-18/
LOCATION:Riverfront Park – Ottawa\, 400 Clinton St.\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
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