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March 15

Dr. Seuss-athon at the Book Mouse
Book Mouse
820 LaSalle St., Ottawa
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Children ages 2-10 will enjoy all things Dr. Seuss. Games, crafts, Horton and the Cat in the Hat, skits, story-telling and lots of fun for everyone. For more information call 815.433.7323.

March 20 – 21

Scrapbooking Retreat
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
Rt. 178 & 71, Utica
Do you have boxes of pictures waiting to be put in albums but don't know where to start? Retreat includes: your own table space, use of the cropping tool table, door prizes and give-aways, overnight accommodations and meals. Per person fee, based on double occupancy. For more information or to reserve your spot call 1.800.868.7625 ext. 386.
Style Show with Dinner – Breast Cancer Foundation
Starved Rock Lodge - Great Hall
Rt. 178 & 71, Utica
Clothing and accessories will be presented by Cattails and the Starved Rock Lodge Gift Shops. Come see what is new for the 2008 season. Enjoy wine tasting, dinner and style show. Portion of the ticket price will go to the Breast Cancer Foundation.
March into Spring Wine & Cheese Event
August Hill Winery
106 Mill St., Utica
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday
1:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday
Great American Cheese Co. will be pairing a unique selection of artisan cheeses with select August Hill wines. Call 815.667.5211 or visit www.augusthillwinery.com for more information.

March 21

IDNR Boating Safety Class
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
Dee Bennett Rd., Ottawa
8:15 am - 5:00 pm
This minimum 8 hour course includes instruction in equipment requirements, navigation rules, legal requirements, accident situations and how to handle them, the weather, trailering your boat, visual distress signals, personal watercraft, specialty topics and the final exam. Free class. For more information call 815.667.4054.