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SUMMARY:Macomb Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:The Macomb Farmers Market provides a place for vendors to sell their products. A variety of products are available from week to week.\n\nEvery Thursday & Saturday from 8am-Noon in Chandler Park
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/macomb-farmers-market-31/
LOCATION:Chandler Park\, Macomb\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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SUMMARY:Illinois Bats: Facts and Myths
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Bats: Facts and Myths \nFriday\, October 18\, 2024 – 6:00-7:30 p.m. \nJoin us at Argyle Lake State Park as we learn about our only true flying mammal….BATS!!! Local educator and outdoor enthusiast\, Mary McMahon will dispel many myths about bats during this informative and entertaining presentation about these mysterious mammals.  Participants will have the opportunity to listen to nearby bats feeding on flying insects using an echolocation detection device. Many informative handouts will be available.  Meet at the park’s visitor center shelter for this program.  For more information\, please call (309)776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov. \n 
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/illinois-bats-facts-and-myths-6/
LOCATION:Argyle Lake State Park\, 640 Argyle Park Rd. \, Colchester\, IL\, 62326\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cooking Course: Spanish Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:This class will cover why certain ingredients are common within Spanish food and the difference between Spanish food from Mexico and Spain. Our instructor will also provide a demonstration on how to make a simple but truly well done taco. Instructor: Zac Green
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/cooking-course-spanish-cuisine/
LOCATION:Spoon River Outreach Center\, 2500 E. Jackson St. \, Macomb\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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SUMMARY:World War II Live History Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for this FREE event\, open to the public and school groups alike! Interact with authentic World War II re-enactors who create a living history exhibit meant to inspire and educate through live demonstrations! \n  \nExplore meticulously recreated encampments representing American\, British\, Finnish\, German\, and Russian troops—each crafted with historical precision to make the era vividly real. Don’t miss the weapons demonstrations scheduled for 11:00 am and 4:00 pm! This is a unique opportunity to experience history like never before—be there to witness it all firsthand! \n  \nSchool groups interested in attending on Friday\, October 18\, please contact Kara at Events@macombparks.com
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/world-war-ii-live-history-exhibit/
LOCATION:1800 E. University Drive\, Macomb\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T180000
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SUMMARY:Muyiwa Adeyanjo "Roots and Routes" Reception
DESCRIPTION:Muyiwa Adeyanjo “Roots and Routes”\nOn View: September 10 – October 17\, 2024\nReception: Thursday\, October 17\, 4:30-6:00\nUniversity Art Gallery\nWestern Illinois University\nMacomb\, Illinois \n  \nNigerian artist Muyiwa Adeyanju will have his solo exhibition\, “Roots and Routes”\, on display September 10 through October 17 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. \nA closing reception for the artist will be held Thursday\, October 17\, 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about his work at 5:00 pm. \nMuyiwa Adeyanju\, born in 1997 in Kwara State\, Nigeria\, holds an MFA in Drawing and Painting from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His lifelong fascination with figures has honed his skill in accurately replicating them. Despite initially earning a National Diploma in Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Geophysics\, he worked diligently to establish himself as an artist. In fall 2021\, he was admitted to the SIUC Art Department. \nDuring his three years in graduate school\, Muyiwa received numerous awards and recognition. He won the prestigious Windgate Research Scholarship Award\, was featured in New American Paintings and Friend of the Artist publications and was honored as the Best Graduate Student in the School of Media Arts and Communications. \nMuyiwa employs oil\, acrylic paints\, and Dutch wax textiles (African fabric) to create collage figurative compositions. His work explores themes of identity\, neocolonialism\, family memories\, and contemporary social issues. Having left his full-time academic position at a private Nigerian university\, Muyiwa is now focusing on artworks that narrate his and others’ experiences of migrating from their homeland to other countries. \nAdmission is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/muyiwa-adeyanjo-roots-and-routes-reception/
LOCATION:WIU Art Gallery\, Macomb\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T120000
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UID:12897-1729152000-1729166400@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Macomb Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:The Macomb Farmers Market provides a place for vendors to sell their products. A variety of products are available from week to week.\n\nEvery Thursday & Saturday from 8am-Noon in Chandler Park
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/macomb-farmers-market-30/
LOCATION:Chandler Park\, Macomb\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Makers: Felted Wool Pumpkin
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we’ll walk through a series of simple steps as we learn how to needle felt autumn colors into a soft pumpkin that we can enjoy this season and next! We can’t wait to see your new creation! \n  \n*Nature Makers Workshops are open to ages 16 and up as well as all skill levels. All materials are included in the workshop fee.  \n  \nMaximum of 10  participants \n$12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents \n  \nPre-registration is required. Please register by October 10th to participate in this workshop. \nTo register call: 309-833-4562\, stop by the park office to register in person\, or CLICK HERE!
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/nature-makers-felted-wool-pumpkin/
LOCATION:Lakeview Nature Center\, 10050 N 1500th Rd\, Macomb\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T120000
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SUMMARY:Macomb Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:The Macomb Farmers Market provides a place for vendors to sell their products. A variety of products are available from week to week.\n\nEvery Thursday & Saturday from 8am-Noon in Chandler Park
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/macomb-farmers-market-29/
LOCATION:Chandler Park\, Macomb\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T170000
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SUMMARY:Old Stompin' Ground Runaround 5K run/1.5 mile walk
DESCRIPTION:7-7:45 a.m. Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround In-Person Registration\, Alumni House\n8 a.m. In-Person Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround: 5K Run/1.5 mile walk\nTake a Run with Us Down Memory Lane!\nOur in-person race will once again include chip timing technology with live results streamed online and displayed near the finish line. All participants will receive a commemorative Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround moisture wicking/dry fit t-shirt. Shower facilities are available at the WIU Spencer Student Recreation Center with a valid ID. Come home and run/walk with us down memory lane!\nAwards will be given to overall male and female winners\, and in male and female age divisions.\nAge divisions: 14 and under\, 15-19\, 20-24\, 25-29\, 30-34\, 35-39\, 40-44\, 45-49\, 50-54\, 55-59\, 60-64\, 65-69\, 70 and over.\nRace begins at 8 a.m. at the Alumni House.\nRegistration is $20/person and includes a dry fit t-shirt. When ordering your t-shirt\, we would recommend sizing down one size. If you register the day of the race\, the entry fee is $20/person and shirts will be available as supplies last.\nRunners/walkers can pick up race packets before the race from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Alumni House on Friday\, October 11 or on the day of the race.
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/old-stompin-ground-runaround-5k-run-1-5-mile-walk/
LOCATION:WIU Alumni House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T160000
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UID:12913-1728658800-1728662400@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts
DESCRIPTION:The seasonal rhythm of the natural world is full of wonder and can be a constant companion that offers new surprises every day! Join us at Lakeview Nature Area and Center this month for a nature-themed story\, a creative activity\, and noticing nature moments for young explorers and curious naturalists! We hope to see you in the prairie! \nFee: Free \n  \nMaximum of 18 participants \n  \n*Pre-registration is required. Please register (your child/children only) by October 10th to participate. \nTo register call: 309-833-4562\, stop by the park office to register in person\, or CLICK HERE! \n  \nNoticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts will be held outdoors when possible and participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather.
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/noticing-nature-a-curious-guide-for-sprouts-6/
LOCATION:Lakeview Nature Center\, 10050 N 1500th Rd\, Macomb\, IL\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013
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UID:12829-1728604800-1728777599@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:WIU Homecoming and Reunion 2024
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 11\, 2024\n* Spencer Student Recreation Center – open 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Homecoming Special: $4 day pass)* Reunion check-in starts; it continues throughout the weekend. Registration will take place at the Alumni House.* 2 p.m. – Campus Tour starting at Admissions Office in Sherman Hall* All-Greek Reunion\, featuring the `80’s* 5-9 p.m. All-Alumni Social\, Alumni House (Complimentary food\, beer\, wine and soda; cash bar available)\nSaturday\, October 12\, 2024* All-Greek Reunion\, featuring the `80’s* Spencer Student Recreation Center – open 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. * 7-7:45 a.m. Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround Registration\, Alumni House* 8 a.m. Old Stompin’ Ground Runaround: 5K Run/1.5 mile walk* 8:30 a.m. Reunion Recognition Brunch & Social\, Alumni House* 9:30 a.m. All-Alumni Breakfast\, Alumni House (Complimentary coffee and donuts)* 10:30 a.m. Homecoming Parade – Watch from the Alumni House & Gwendolyn Brooks Memorial Park next door* Noon-3 p.m. Alumni Cookout at “The Right Place” tent – in Q LOT (Menu: Hot dogs and hamburgers\, veggie burgers\, potato chips\, bottled water\, canned soda and coffee.)* 3 p.m. Leathernecks Football Game vs. UT Martin – Hanson Field
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/wiu-homecoming-and-reunion-2024/
LOCATION:Western Illinois University\, 1 University Circle \, Macomb\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
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UID:12895-1728547200-1728561600@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Macomb Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:The Macomb Farmers Market provides a place for vendors to sell their products. A variety of products are available from week to week.\n\nEvery Thursday & Saturday from 8am-Noon in Chandler Park
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/macomb-farmers-market-28/
LOCATION:Chandler Park\, Macomb\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T210000
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UID:12937-1728129600-1728162000@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Unforgettable Lincoln Days
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Macomb’s Unforgettable Lincoln Days! If visiting a quaint\, historic town in Central Illinois sounds like fun to you\, take an adventure to Macomb in Unforgettable Forgottonia for this FREE event on Friday\, Oct. 4 and Saturday\, Oct. 5 in Macomb’s historic downtown Courthouse Square and Chandler Park. Watch Macomb come alive with history and entertainment. Meet Abraham Lincoln himself\, enjoy live music\, horse-drawn trolley rides\, an original play\, about Lincoln’s historic stays in Macomb and so much more!This event is perfectly timed to coincide with the Spoon River Drive’s first weekend\, so we’re inviting you to experience Macomb’s charm and hospitality. From cozy lodging to delicious dining and fascinating attractions\, Unforgettable Forgottonia’s Macomb has it all! Here’s what you can expect at Unforgettable Lincoln Days: Get your selfies with the nation’s leading Abraham Lincoln interpreter! Enjoy live music by singer/songwriter Chris Vallillo. Explore the premier of the all new Illinois Freedom Project display by Looking For Lincoln and celebrate Macomb & McDonough County’s significant role in the underground rail road. Take Macomb’s historic Looking For Lincoln Historic Tour. Marvel at the world’s only Living Lincoln Topiary Monument. Hop on a horse-drawn trolley ride. Witness Civil War reenactments. Watch a working Blacksmith in action. Experience the Lincoln living mural. Be captivated by the original play “When Macomb Hosted Lincoln: Devising the Freeport Question” by Dr. Tim Roberts.And don’t forget to check our newest attraction Macombopoly https://www.visitforgottonia.com/macombopoly-the-worlds-largest-monopoly-game/The dedicated Looking For Lincoln committee members have put their hearts into making this day unforgettable. This program is made possible with the support of Looking For Lincoln\, Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia\, and Enjoy Illinois. For all the details\, go to visitforgottonia.com.
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/unforgettable-lincoln-days-2/
LOCATION:Courthouse square\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T143000
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CREATED:20240903T190835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T190835Z
UID:12926-1728129600-1728138600@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Day in Clay: Speckled Clay Perfect Pumpkin
DESCRIPTION:Maximum of 14 participants per 1-hour workshop \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 pm and 1:30 – 2:30 pm \n  \nJoin us in the studio this month as we celebrate the season with our classic ceramic pumpkin making workshop! Learn how to transform a sphere of speckled clay into a unique pumpkin you’ll adore year after year! Please make sure to wear clothes that can get dirty. Workshop fee includes clay\, glaze\, use of tools and brushes\, bisque and glaze kiln firing. Join us for the day as we get our hands in clay! \n  \n*Day in Clay Workshops are open to all ages\, all skill levels\, and we request that young children be accompanied by an adult who is also enrolled. \n  \nFee: $12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents \n  \nRegistration is required \nDeadline to register: October 3rd \n  \n3 ways to Register : \n\nFollow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister\nCall 309-833-4562\nor stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/day-in-clay-speckled-clay-perfect-pumpkin/
LOCATION:Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio\, 1406 N Randolph St.\, Macomb
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240903T190801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T190801Z
UID:12927-1728126000-1728136800@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Touch A Truck
DESCRIPTION:This FREE event on October 5th will be a fun day for families to explore and learn about various vehicles in their community! You will get to sit in\, touch\, and ask questions while exploring first responder vehicles\, busses\, community vehicles\, and more! \n  \nTo ensure all community members can enjoy\, all light and siren demonstrations will stop from 1:00-2:00 pm to accomodate those with sensory sensitivity. \n  \nIf you are a community member and are interested in showcasing your vehicle\, please fill out the form and return it to our office or email it to events@macombparks.com by September 17th.
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/touch-a-truck-3/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Park\, E University Drive\, Macomb\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240903T185339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T185339Z
UID:12894-1728115200-1728129600@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Macomb Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:The Macomb Farmers Market provides a place for vendors to sell their products. A variety of products are available from week to week.\n\nEvery Thursday & Saturday from 8am-Noon in Chandler Park
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/macomb-farmers-market-27/
LOCATION:Chandler Park\, Macomb\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240903T191159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T191159Z
UID:12936-1728054000-1728064800@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Unforgettable Lincoln Days
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Macomb’s Unforgettable Lincoln Days! If visiting a quaint\, historic town in Central Illinois sounds like fun to you\, take an adventure to Macomb in Unforgettable Forgottonia for this FREE event on Friday\, Oct. 4 and Saturday\, Oct. 5 in Macomb’s historic downtown Courthouse Square and Chandler Park. Watch Macomb come alive with history and entertainment. Meet Abraham Lincoln himself\, enjoy live music\, horse-drawn trolley rides\, an original play\, about Lincoln’s historic stays in Macomb and so much more!This event is perfectly timed to coincide with the Spoon River Drive’s first weekend\, so we’re inviting you to experience Macomb’s charm and hospitality. From cozy lodging to delicious dining and fascinating attractions\, Unforgettable Forgottonia’s Macomb has it all! Here’s what you can expect at Unforgettable Lincoln Days: Get your selfies with the nation’s leading Abraham Lincoln interpreter! Enjoy live music by singer/songwriter Chris Vallillo. Explore the premier of the all new Illinois Freedom Project display by Looking For Lincoln and celebrate Macomb & McDonough County’s significant role in the underground rail road. Take Macomb’s historic Looking For Lincoln Historic Tour. Marvel at the world’s only Living Lincoln Topiary Monument. Hop on a horse-drawn trolley ride. Witness Civil War reenactments. Watch a working Blacksmith in action. Experience the Lincoln living mural. Be captivated by the original play “When Macomb Hosted Lincoln: Devising the Freeport Question” by Dr. Tim Roberts.And don’t forget to check our newest attraction Macombopoly https://www.visitforgottonia.com/macombopoly-the-worlds-largest-monopoly-game/The dedicated Looking For Lincoln committee members have put their hearts into making this day unforgettable. This program is made possible with the support of Looking For Lincoln\, Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia\, and Enjoy Illinois. For all the details\, go to visitforgottonia.com.
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/unforgettable-lincoln-days/
LOCATION:Courthouse square\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240903T190731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T190731Z
UID:12924-1728032400-1728050400@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:First Fridays
DESCRIPTION:During these open house hours we welcome you to explore our Center! Explore nature-based learning stations\, invitations for imaginative play\, favorite seasonal books\, and creative enrichment activities. \n  \nPre-registration is required for this FREE program and we ask that you register your child/children only. \n  \nDeadline to register: The day prior to the program \n  \nThere are 3 ways to register: \n\nFollow the link: www.tinyurl/mpdregister/\nCall 309-833-4562\nor stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/first-fridays-5/
LOCATION:Lakeview Nature Center\, 10050 N 1500th Rd\, Macomb\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240903T190118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T190118Z
UID:12915-1727976600-1727983800@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Wheel Throwing & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Natalie Shelly \n  \nCurious about throwing on the wheel and looking for a fun introduction to clay? This six week course will focus on the basic skills needed to make cups\, bowls\, and more! Our focus during this program will center around the process of throwing\, shaping\, and trimming pots on a pottery wheel\, while also exploring basic surface decoration and glazing techniques. Satisfy your curiosity and join for this enjoyable course geared towards students of all skill levels! No previous wheel throwing skills are needed. \n  \nJoin us and learn to create in a fun and supportive environment! Course fee includes clay\, glazes\, use of tools and brushes\, bisque and glaze kiln firings\, and weekly open studio hours. \n  \nCourse Fee: $95.00 for Macomb Park District Residents\, $127.00 for Non-Residents \n  \nDeadline to register: October 2nd \n  \n3 ways to Register : \n\nFollow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister\nCall 309-833-4562\nor stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/wheel-throwing-beyond-4/
LOCATION:Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio\, 1406 N Randolph St.\, Macomb
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
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UID:12893-1727942400-1727956800@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Macomb Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:The Macomb Farmers Market provides a place for vendors to sell their products. A variety of products are available from week to week.\n\nEvery Thursday & Saturday from 8am-Noon in Chandler Park
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/macomb-farmers-market-26/
LOCATION:Chandler Park\, Macomb\, 61455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240903T190031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T190031Z
UID:12914-1727773200-1727807400@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Prairie Pumpkin Hunt
DESCRIPTION:10 Pumpkins and their accompanying “Wildlife in Winter” facts are placed throughout the prairie for you to discover! This nature walk is available for viewing during Lakeview Nature Area hours. Happy exploring!
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/prairie-pumpkin-hunt/
LOCATION:Lakeview Nature Center\, 10050 N 1500th Rd\, Macomb\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240801T133412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T133412Z
UID:12869-1727532000-1727542800@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Clay Lab for Kids and Teens
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Natalie Shelly \n  \nOur monthly lab is the perfect opportunity for young artists who want to explore the world of ceramics! This program offers makers the chance to create monthly projects or to simply follow their own creative inspiration through clay. Across the sessions\, we’ll explore a range of hand building techniques\, exciting surface design processes\, wheel throwing opportunities\, and hands-on glazing to create amazing projects. Our focus throughout the autumn labs will emphasize personal creativity\, collaborating with nature\, working in a series\, and an introduction to alternative surface techniques. Come join us and make lasting memories and enjoy hands-on experiences in clay! Session fee includes clay\, glazes\, use of tools and brushes\, bisque and glaze kiln firings. \n  \nSession Fee: $28 for Macomb Park District Residents\, $37.00 for Non-Residents \n  \nRegistration is required \nDeadline to register: September 27 \n  \n3 ways to Register : \n\nFollow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister\nCall 309-833-4562\nor stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/clay-lab-for-kids-and-teens-2/
LOCATION:Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio\, 1406 N Randolph St. \, Macomb\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240801T133331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T133331Z
UID:12867-1727524800-1727528400@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Nature Makers: Goldenrod Dyed Silk Scarf
DESCRIPTION:Join us this month as we celebrate the arrival of autumn and its abundance of brilliant blooms at Lakeview! We’ll transform goldenrod from the prairie into a dye bath and learn how to create a beautiful silk scarf that you can enjoy all year long! We can’t wait to create with you! \n  \n*Nature Makers Workshops are open to ages 16 and up as well as all skill levels. All materials are included in the workshop fee.  \n  \nMaximum of 10  participants \n$12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents \n  \nPre-registration is required. Please register by September 27 to participate in this workshop. \nTo register call: 309-833-4562\, stop by the park office to register in person\, or CLICK HERE!
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/nature-makers-goldenrod-dyed-silk-scarf/
LOCATION:Lakeview Nature Center\, 10050 N 1500th Rd\, Macomb\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240801T132421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T132421Z
UID:12848-1727510400-1727524800@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Macomb Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:The Macomb Farmers Market provides a place for vendors to sell their products. A variety of products are available from week to week.\n\nEvery Thursday & Saturday from 8am-Noon in Chandler Park
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/macomb-farmers-market-25/
LOCATION:Chandler Park\, Macomb\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240801T133253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T133253Z
UID:12870-1727371800-1727379000@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Slabs & Surfaces: Plates 4 Ways
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Natalie Shelly \n  \nAre you interested in learning new surface design techniques while also throwing on the wheel? This three week hand building course will focus on how use the wheel as a tool to “throw” a set of four slab plates which we’ll use to explore four different surface design techniques! These techniques will include incised texture\, underglaze transfer\, scrafitto\, and underglaze washes. Once complete\, these playful and utilitarian dishes will become fast favorites in your home throughout the year! \n  \nJoin us and learn to create in a fun and supportive environment! Course fee includes clay\, glazes\, use of tools and brushes\, bisque and glaze kiln firings\, and weekly open studio hours. \n  \nMaximum of 9 participants\, when applicable\, social dustancing and safe mask wearing is recommended. \n  \nCourse Fee: $58.00 for Macomb Park District Residents\, $75.00 for Non-Residents \n  \nDeadline to register: September 11 \n  \n3 ways to Register : \n\nFollow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister\nCall 309-833-4562\nor stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/slabs-surfaces-plates-4-ways-3/
LOCATION:Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio\, 1406 N Randolph St. \, Macomb\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240801T132337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T132337Z
UID:12844-1727337600-1727352000@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Macomb Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:The Macomb Farmers Market provides a place for vendors to sell their products. A variety of products are available from week to week.\n\nEvery Thursday & Saturday from 8am-Noon in Chandler Park
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/macomb-farmers-market-24/
LOCATION:Chandler Park\, Macomb\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240801T131753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T131753Z
UID:12828-1727010000-1727024400@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Alpaca Beach Party
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Little Creek Alpacas Sunday\, Sept. 20th from 1pm-5pm for an Alpaca Beach Party!30 alpacas roaming in a free range setting with a 2 acre pond and small white sand beach. Phoenix Food Shack will be here with select menu items\, including vegan\, vegetarian\, and gluten free options. Lake Hill Winery will be joining us with all your favorite local wines to taste\, sip\, and enjoy. PoManTone will be playing live music during the entire event. Hickry Ridge Homestead and A Tangled Mess Angoras & Crafts will have their angora rabbits\, and will also be doing spinning demonstrations\, so you can see how our alpaca fiber is spun into yarn! Coolers are allowed this year if you’d like to pack some drinks & snacks. Stay tuned for the full list of vendors and food truck!\nCups of grain to hand feed the alpacas with will be available for $5/cup. We’ll also have tables set up with our alpaca products for sale. Fishing is allowed\, our pond is stocked with mostly bass\, but there are a few catfish in there somewhere. Bring your own fishing pole\, we don’t have any available. The beach has toys for kids to play with\, this is a family friendly environment. Due to last year’s drought\, there is NO SWIMMING IN THE POND until further notice\, but you can still get your feet wet and get water for your sand castles.No pets\, no smoking\, and no chasing the alpacas. Please be kind and respectful to others. Port-a-potties will be available (at least 1 will be handicap accessible). Hand wipes & disinfectant wipes are available\, there is no hand sink.\n**Please note\, this is not a petting zoo. Alpacas are similar to a timid cat\, they like to get to know you on their own terms. If you insist on trying to pet them before you’ve earned their trust\, they will walk or run away from you – the more you insist\, the more they will retreat. Be patient\, and let them come up to you on their own for the best experience. Hand feeding grain always helps with the introduction\, and will entice them to come up to you.\nFree admission for all of our 2024 Alpaca Beach Parties! Donations are always appreciated\, but never expected.“Granma said\, when you come on something good\, first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way the good spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right.”– Forrest Carter from the Education of Little TreeSunny Beach is dedicated to my best friend\, Sunny\, who spent her life celebrating kindness and advocating for children\, social justice\, and world peace. Her last letter to me arrived the day she passed away\, and inside it was the quote above from Forrest Carter. The Alpaca Beach Parties came about all because of my beautiful friend\, it’s my way of honoring her and my attempt to bring as much joy to the world as she did.\nLittle Creek Alpacas is within 20-35 minutes of 3 different campgrounds! A great way to take an affordable mini vacation that the kids will love! Spring Lake in Macomb\, IL also has cabins for rent if you’re not a tent camper and don’t have an RV. Spring Lake is approx. 35 minutes from our farm. Argyle Lake State Park is approx. 20-30 minutes from our farm. Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area is approx. 20 minutes from our farm.Not a camper? No problem\, Plymouth Rock Roost Bed & Breakfast is just 5 minutes from our farm\, or you can find a few different hotels in Macomb\, IL (just 30 minutes from our farm).
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/alpaca-beach-party-3/
LOCATION:Little Creek Alpacas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240801T132315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T132315Z
UID:12843-1726905600-1726920000@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Macomb Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:The Macomb Farmers Market provides a place for vendors to sell their products. A variety of products are available from week to week.\n\nEvery Thursday & Saturday from 8am-Noon in Chandler Park
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/macomb-farmers-market-23/
LOCATION:Chandler Park\, Macomb\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240801T131703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T131703Z
UID:12831-1726858800-1726858800@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Wonka - Movie in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Movies in the Park returns this summer to Veterans Park!Bring your camping chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy the wonder of Wonka  FREE  under the stars!Free popcorn and drinks provided by First Bankers Trust Company\, NA and Refreshment Services Pepsi! See you September 20th – – Movie starts at 7:00 PM!\n___________________________________________________________Wonka – rated PGWith dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate\, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers.
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/wonka-movie-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Park\, Macomb\, IL\, 61455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211140
CREATED:20240801T133126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T133126Z
UID:12866-1726767000-1726774200@www.macomb.com
SUMMARY:Slabs & Surfaces: Plates 4 Ways
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Natalie Shelly \n  \nAre you interested in learning new surface design techniques while also throwing on the wheel? This three week hand building course will focus on how use the wheel as a tool to “throw” a set of four slab plates which we’ll use to explore four different surface design techniques! These techniques will include incised texture\, underglaze transfer\, scrafitto\, and underglaze washes. Once complete\, these playful and utilitarian dishes will become fast favorites in your home throughout the year! \n  \nJoin us and learn to create in a fun and supportive environment! Course fee includes clay\, glazes\, use of tools and brushes\, bisque and glaze kiln firings\, and weekly open studio hours. \n  \nMaximum of 9 participants\, when applicable\, social dustancing and safe mask wearing is recommended. \n  \nCourse Fee: $58.00 for Macomb Park District Residents\, $75.00 for Non-Residents \n  \nDeadline to register: September 11 \n  \n3 ways to Register : \n\nFollow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister\nCall 309-833-4562\nor stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!
URL:https://www.macomb.com/event/slabs-surfaces-plates-4-ways-2/
LOCATION:Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio\, 1406 N Randolph St. \, Macomb\, IL\, United States
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