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January 4

The Nature of Love Bridal Expo

Starved Rock Lodge
Rt. 178 & 71, Utica
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Experience the Lodge decorated in its full wedding elegance, sample cake, talk with our staff, and spend the day meeting the best wedding vendors in the area. Join us for our annual Bridal Expo in the Great Hall. Call 1.800.868.7625 for more details.

January 11

Sled Dog Demos and Awareness

Starved Rock
Rt. 178 & 71, Utica

Free Spirit Siberian Rescue is a non profit organization that will be hosting this exciting event. You will learn about the fascinating characteristics of the Siberian Huskies and their relatives. You will also learn their adaptability to the elements that made the Siberian an irreplaceable team member of early settlers of the Alaskan territories. There will be educational talks with video presentations throughout the day as well as outdoor presentations at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm. Open to the public no charge. Call 800.868.7625 ext. 386 with any questions or for a complete listing of presentations.

January 16 – 17

Artisan Showcase Weekend

August Hill Winery
106 Mill St., Utica

Meet the new Illinois artisans featured in our Tasting Room Gallery on Friday night. Check out the incredible artwork all weekend long. Call 815.667.5211 or visit www.augusthillwinery.com for more information.

January 24 - 25

Eagle Watch Weekend

Starved Rock Lodge
Rt. 178 & 71, Utica
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Outdoor awareness weekend hosted by the Illinois Audubon Society will present a raptor awareness presentation held each day by the World Bird Sanctuary featuring a live bald eagle. Seating is limited. Eagle viewing and birds of prey shows at 10:00 am, Noon, 2:00 pm, & 4:00 pm. Tickets only available on the 24th and 25th.

Eagle Watch Weekend

Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
Dee Bennett Rd., Ottawa
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Live Eagles and Raptors program by the Illinois Raptor Center at Noon, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Native American Eagle Dancer at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. High power scopes available for indoor and outdoor eagle viewing as the Bald Eagles soar down from their roost trees to feed on the fish in the waters below the dam. Audubon members on hand to answer questions. Face painting from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. Food available starting at 9:00 am. For more information call 815.667.4054.