Join us for the Rock Falls Chamber Spring Garage Sale Days Friday & Saturday May 3rd & 4th from 8am-2pm. (Sale dates & times may vary based on each participant's plans) Over 100 Sales in Rock Falls & Sterling means great deals. Free maps will be available at Schreiner's Mobil (1st Ave/Rock Falls) & Shell Stations in both Rock Falls & Sterling on WEDNESDAY 5/1, no earlier than 12pm/noon. They will also be posted online and can be printed from your home computer.

The early American Crafters portray pioneer living at Heritage Canyon.  Demonstrations include open fire cooking, weaving, spinning, music and more. For more information, contact the Fulton Chamber of Commerce at 815-589-4545 

For schedule of events:  http://www.cityoffulton.us/images/stories/pdf_files/Dutch%20Days%20Schedule%202013.pdf

Join the Byron Forest Preserve District for the annual Ogle Bird Count on Saturday, May 4. Some species expected are blue jays, blue birds, meadow larks, and turkey vultures. Bring binoculars and field guides. Count will be on forest preserve properties and other Ogle County natural areas. Meet at the Jarrett Center at 7 a.m. Please register by Friday, May 3, by noon at 815-234-8535

Please join us Saturday, May 4th for Sauk Valley Shop Small Saturday. The doors are open and you're welcome inside. Sauk Valley Shop Small is a regional grass roots alliance of small businesses and cultural groups leveraging the power of working together to promote the value of shopping local, small independent small businesses in the Sauk Valley.

Held 1st weekend in May -Enjoy Dutch dancing, Dutch pastries, craft vendors, food vendors, main stage entertainment, speakers, parade, music, windmill area tours, and more.  For more information go to website or call 815-589-4545.  Heritage Canyon (Sat & Sun) period re-enactors portray pioneer living.  

The early American Crafters portray pioneer living at Heritage Canyon.  Demonstrations include open fire cooking, weaving, spinning, music and more. For more information, contact the Fulton Chamber of Commerce at 815-589-4545 or www.cityoffulton.us

The early American Crafters portray pioneer living at Heritage Canyon.  Demonstrations include open fire cooking, weaving, spinning, music and more. For more information, contact the Fulton Chamber of Commerce at 815-589-4545 

For schedule of events:  http://www.cityoffulton.us/images/stories/pdf_files/Dutch%20Days%20Schedule%202013.pdf

Kick off the gardening season in style! Come on out for food, door prizes, and plants galore. All the latest Heucheras, unusual annuals, perennials, and nursery stock are ready for your perusal.  We're located at 2020 Lowell Park Rd, Dixon. Information online: www.distinctivegardensinc.com

One of the largest self-guided art drives in the midwest, the  Mississippi River Valley Art Drive (MRVAD) boasts of 50 participating sights, representing over 200 artists, upward of 30 mediums showing off a multitude of perspectives and techniques.  Individual artists may demonstrate from their home studios or galleries, some may present work in their preferred retail location, while some sights will offer classes. 

This self-guided art drive is unique in several aspects. First, it offers local art work from Dubuque and Galena all the way along the Mississippi to Galesburg. Secondly, the variety of art encompasses everyone's needs: decorating, gifting, adornment and practicality!

The drive hours are 10am - 5pm, Saturday May 4 & Sunday May 5. Visit our website to verify participating location address, contact information and times. A printable map with all the details will be availabe on the website.

The Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge sponsor free Monthly Bird Walks/Drives  the 2nd Saturday of each month throughout the year. Participants will meet at Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center located at 7071 Riverview Rd, Thomson, unless notified otherwise. Transportation for the event is provided.  The areas we visit will depend upon current weather conditions and water levels of the Mississippi River and surrounding small waterways. Bring your binoculars and your camera. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan if you do not have them. When weather permits we will be incorporating our new eight passenger golf cart, available for those with mobility challenges, into some of the bird walks on the refuge.  Go to the website for full details.  www.sumriver.org (http://www.sumriver.org)

Fun For The Whole Family! Raffles, Kids Games, Temporary Tattoo's, Face Painting, DJ Music, Silent Auction & Much More!! Held in the ShopKo Homestore parking lot – 251 S 4th St, Savanna.

Travel down Rt 52 to Sublette for their annual CRUISE N SHOW.  No classes or judging, just tire kicking and car talk.  4-7 pm.

The May Second Saturdays Art Happening in Dixon will be held Saturday, May 11th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., on First Street, in Dixon between Hennepin and Galena Avenues. Small businesses host a variety of artists and musicians for an evening of art and music. For all the details go to their website second-Saturdays.com
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Open stage acoustic music featuring gospel, folk, country, blues & bluegrass.  Always held at 7pm the 3rd Friday of each month at the HI Lincoln Bldg in downtown Franklin Grove.  Free admission but donations accepted. 

Come to Franklin Grove for the Lincoln Hwy Car Show! Registration for all classes from 10a-2p. Point judging - prizes awarded for best car, truck and motorcycle plus other unique awards. Music by 3-D Sound. Food stands available.

Discussion of The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill at Polo Public Library, 302 WestMason Street, Polo will be held on Monday, May 20th from 1:30-2:30 pm. Copies ofthe book will be available one month prior to book club meeting date. For moreinformation call 815-946-2713.

Music will abound as you wander the wonderful art offerings, browse the shops, dine and drink in Downtown Sterling for Fourth Fridays...Where People and the Arts Collide. Held from 6 to 8 p.m. and featuring  locations throughout Downtown Sterling. For more information, go to the website for a downloadable map and a full listing of each month's featured events.  
 

Visit scenic Mt. Carroll for their annual Mayfest celebration held on the campus of Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies. Continuous headline music all weekend on the main stage plus juried art show, classic car show on Sunday , unique art vendors, kids activities and so much more!

Visit scenic Mt. Carroll for their annual Mayfest celebration held on the campus of Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies. Continuous headline music all weekend on the main stage plus juried art show, classic car show on Sunday , unique art vendors, kids activities and so much more!

Brass Quintet at Savanna Museum & Cultural Center on May 31st starting at 7pm. The Savanna Museum and Cultural Center will present an evening of music, featuring area musicians. The Museum is located at 406 Main St. Savanna. Suggested donation: $5.00