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Crafting Treats for Farm Animals event at The Farm at Prophetstown on May 18
The Crafting Treats for Farm Animals event at The Farm at Prophetstown, located at 3534 Prophetstown Road, is on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The free event, included with park admission, invites participants to help create interactive treats for the farm's animal residents and enjoy watching them delight in the treats.
IDNR provides some good news for Bishop Hill’s historic fencing
The Galva Rotary Club received good news recently from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) that the reconstruction of the Bishop Hill Park fencing has been approved. A volunteer service project engineered by the club members will revive the historic fence that surrounds the four-acre park in the center of Bishop Hill and bring it back to life.
Titans score 6-1 win over Amboy, will play in regional title game on Friday
The sixth-seeded Annawan-Wethersfield softball team beat the third-seeded Amboy Clippers 6-1 Wednesday in the semifinals of the 1A Amboy Regional. The Titans (8-21) will now play the No. 2 seed, Henry-Senachwine, in the Amboy Regional title game on Friday at 4:30 p.m. The Mallards are 12-12 on the season. Annawan-Wethersfield...
Landmarks Illinois: Bishop Hill Colony Church in dire need of restoration
Anyone who has spent time at Bishop Hill in recent years likely has noticed the need for restoration. Landmarks Illinois, a nonprofit that helps support historic preservation across the state of Illinois. placed the Bishop Hill Colony Church along with nine other sites across the state on its 2024 list of Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois, which was released May 7.
Friends of the Hennepin Canal hosting monthly hike on May 19
HENNEPIN, Ill. — May's Friends of the Hennepin Canal "Hike the Hennepin" event will be held on May 19 at 1:30 p.m. The crew will meet at Lock 11, just north of Tiskilwa, and walk to Lock 6. The hike covers 4.6 miles in total with the stretch of the canal called "Snapping Turtle.
Bishop Hill Quilt Show set for colorful return this weekend
BISHOP HILL, Ill. (KWQC) -The Bishop Hill Heritage Association announces that the 2024 Bishop Hill Quilt Show will return May 17-19 at Old Colony School. This year’s theme for the event is “Rainbows, Rick Rack, and Roses”. The bedazzling display of color will feature antique, miniature, patchwork,...
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