MTI's All Together Now - A musical performance
2021-11-14 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Ave, Morrison, IL, 61270
It is about brining people back together to the theatre.
Special performance at MIT
Tickets are $15 at the door or purchased online at www.polotheatre.org

Senior Drive-up Thanksgiving Dinner
2021-11-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Port Byron Main Street, Port Byron, IL, 61275
Over the age of 60, please call Kelly at 309-523-3705 or email kbecht@portbyronil.com
Deadline to sign up November 1

32 nd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
2021-11-19 08:00 - 2021-11-21 17:00 | Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 630 9th St, Rock Island, IL, 61201
Enjoy a delicious, Free Thanksgiving meal from the MLK Center.
All welcome!
It will include delivery and curb-side pickup for three days Nove 19-21. There will be no dine-in service this year.
309-732-2999

Hometown Holidays Walk
2021-11-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Rock Falls Downtown
5-8 pm – – The Uptown Christmas Walk celebrates as our businesses and organizations transform our community into a Christmas wonderland with activities and magical memories for all ages.
7:30 pm–Santa gives-away $1,000 in cash
(Free entries! Wickert Insurance Booth / Rock Falls Chamber Booth – 5-7pm)
–Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus
–Hot, fresh apple cider donuts
–Candlelit luminaries light the streets
–Unique performances by talented local groups
–Christmas themed photo booth
–>PLUS, most activities, and treats are free!
– – $$$$ – – GIVEAWAY LOCATIONS – – $$$$ – –
Wickert Insurance Booth / Community State Bank Booth / Rock Falls Chamber Booth 5-7pm.
Free entry, must be 18+. Simply get a ticket and be entered: no slip to fill out, no fees! Rules: www.rockfallschamber.com/giveaway

Hometown Holidays Love Light Ceremony
2021-11-19 18:00 - 20:30 | RB&W Park, 301 E 2nd St, Rock Falls, IL, 61071
LOVE LIGHT CEREMONY
FRIDAY 11/19 5:30pm
in the Love Light Parking Lot (101 W. 1st Street)
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PARK ANYWHERE UPTOWN TO HEAR THE EVENT ON THE ADVERTISED RADIO STATION
Memorial lights are displayed on the Love Light Tree in Uptown Rock Falls every year to REMEMBER LOVED ONES LOST as a part of Hometown Holidays in Rock Falls.

Morrison Fire Department Pork Chop Drive Thru
2021-11-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Morrison Fire Department, 206 W Main Street, Morrison, IL, 61270
After a year off we are back to bring our community our pork chop drive thru. Join us on November 20, 2021 for the annual pork chop drive thru.
Serving Pork Chops, Brat, Hotdog, Chips, Cookie, Pop/Water. Drive through from Main St. to Rt. 30.

Grinch Dodgeball
2021-11-20 11:30 - 18:00 | Centennial Park, 508 E 11th Street, Rock Falls, IL, 61071
Pre-K through 7th Grade
FREE EVENT!
PRE-REGISTER TO RECEIVE A SPECIAL FREE GOODIE BAG!
The Grinch has challenged our community and Santa is going to referee to ensure he plays fair. Can the children defeat the Grinch at his own game?
Pre-register online by 12/12
https://docs.google.com/…/1-otKSNYGW0CyuMZ2…/viewform…
11:30 AM Check-in
12 PM Games Start
Centennial Park Tennis Court, Rock Falls
Pre-K through 7th Grade
* First 100 children pre-registered will receive a very special FREE GOODIE BAG.

Lighting on the Commons
2021-11-20 15:30 - 18:00 | John Deere Commons, 1400 River Dr, Moline, IL, 61265
Lighting on the Commons – will take place Saturday, November 20th, 2021 in downtown Moline, IL on the John Deere Commons!!! This is a free event for all to come and enjoy with horse/wagon rides, kids crafts, holiday choirs, fireworks, tree lighting, and SANTA himself! Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa and cider too.

Night Sky Viewing
2021-11-20 16:30 - 20:30 | Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley, IL, 61240
Please join us at the Niabi Zoo Parking Lot after sunset, 4:30pm.
The planets will again dominate the evening sky. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus will all put on a great show. Double stars, open clusters, NGC253 (Sculptor Galaxy), M31 (Andromeda Galaxy), M2 (globular cluster in Aquarius) will be among the many objects visible. Please dress for the weather and keep in mind restroom facilities are not available. Weather updates will be posted on 11-20.

The Nutcracker
2021-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Centennial Auditorium, 1608 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL, 61081
Join us to kick off the season with Woodlawn Arts Academy’s production of “The Nutcracker,” presented by Savant Wealth Management. The classic ballet features students ages 6-adult from Woodlawn Dance Academy and other area studios. Shows will be at 7pm Saturday, November 20th and 2pm Sunday, November 21st at Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School. Tickets are $11 each and are on sale now. Use the event ticket link to purchase. Tickets will be on sale in person at the Centennial Auditorium Box Office from 3-6pm Monday-Friday beginning November 8th.

http://centennialauditorium.ticketleap.com/nutcracker

The Nutcracker
2021-11-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Centennial Auditorium, 1608 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL, 61081
http://centennialauditorium.ticketleap.com/nutcracker
Join us to kick off the season with Woodlawn Arts Academy’s production of “The Nutcracker,” presented by Savant Wealth Management. The classic ballet features students ages 6-adult from Woodlawn Dance Academy and other area studios. Shows will be at 7pm Saturday, November 20th and 2pm Sunday, November 21st at Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School. Tickets are $11 each and are on sale now. Use the event ticket link to purchase. Tickets will be on sale in person at the Centennial Auditorium Box Office from 3-6pm Monday-Friday beginning November 8th

Turkeytastic Swim and Gym Camp
2021-11-22 09:30 - 2021-11-24 11:00 | Duis Center, 211 E 23rd Street, Sterling, IL, 61081
register at sterlingparks.org with barcode 11786
Gobble up the fun at our Turkeytastic Swim & Gym Camp! We will spend the morning
in the gymnastics area doing various activities and then a swim lesson taught by our
trained instructors. All children will need a swimsuit, towel and comfortable clothes.
Ages 5-12. Fee is $35. Registration deadline is November 18.

Turkey Day 5K
2021-11-25 08:00 - 10:30 | Sterling – Rock Falls Family YMCA, 2505 YMCA, Sterling, IL, 61081
Join us in this fun Holiday tradition! Grab your family and friends and run our 5k before your Thanksgiving meal.
Join us for our fourth annual Turkey Day 5k.

Free Thanksgiving Dinner
2021-11-25 11:30 - 13:30 | Harvest TIme Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Road, Rock Falls, IL, 61071
Please register at www.htbc.church/thanksgiving or call 815-626-1234 by Monday, November 22, 2021

Christmas Walk
2021-11-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Savanna, IL, Corner of Main and Division

36th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
2021-11-27 15:00 - 20:00 | Prophetstown Downtown, Prophetstown, IL, 61277
The parade is sponsored by Hanford Insurance.
“Candyland” is the theme for this year’s parade.

Love Light Tree ceremony starts at 5:30 pm

23rd Annual Festival of Lights Parade
2021-11-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Rapids City, 1204 4th Ave, Rapids City, IL, 61278
Be part of the magic and join us for the 23rd annual Festival of Lights Parade!
The parade begins at East Boulevard and proceeds down Main Street, turning south on 7th Street, and traveling east on St. Joseph Street.

Festival of Trees
2021-11-29 16:00 - 2021-12-03 19:00 | Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main St, Savanna, IL, 61074, United States
Friday, November 26 to Sunday, December 12.
Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 pm, Monday – Friday 4 to 7 pm

Rock Island Elks Free Children's Orthopedic Clinic
2021-11-30 14:30 - 16:30 | ORA Orthopedics, 520 Valley View Dr, Moline, IL, 61265
The Rock Island Elks Lodge 980 in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care will sponsor a FREE Children’s Orthopedic assessment clinic on Tuesday November 30, 2021. The clinic is from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM and is by appointment only for low income families and Illinois residents. To make an appointment please call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

MCH Foundation Holiday Tour of Homes
2021-12-02 16:00 - 2021-12-04 16:00 | Morrison, IL
Featured homes belong to Dale Belt/Lori Neighbor; Rich and Lynelle Criss; Jean Decker; Loren and Connie Tenboer.
Festivities begin Thursday, December 2, with an “Evening of Tidings and Candles.” This exclusive preview is limited to 100 guests. They will stroll through the homes without the crowds and enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres and decadent Christmas goodies at the Kaffee Haus at their leisure. This preview will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., with the Kaffee Haus being open until 9:00. Tickets will be available for $100 per person.
Homes will be open on Friday, December 3, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 4, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Kaffee Haus will be open until 5:00. Tickets for Friday and Saturday will be $12.50 per person and includes Christmas cookies, coffee, and hot apple cider.
Tickets will become available on Friday, October 1. Order by sending a check payable to “MCH Foundation,” for either the preview night (limited to 100 tickets at $100 each), or the regular tour days, ($12.50 each) to Rich Criss, 603 Diamond Court, Morrison, IL 61270. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Tickets will be mailed within three business days.

Sights and Sounds Community Concert
2021-12-02 19:00 - 20:30 | First Congregational Church of Sterling, 311 2nd Ave, Sterling, IL, 61081

Fill the squad car
2021-12-03 08:00 - 16:00 | First Christian Reformed Church, 801 15th Ave, Fulton, IL, 61252
Fulton Police Department is filling a squad car with gifts for Christmas for children in need.
A new, unwrapped toy will be accepted.

Shopping in Chicago
2021-12-03 08:00 - 21:30 | River Valley Library, 214 S Main Street, Port Byron, IL
River Valley District Library hosting a Shopping in Chicago
8 am depart and return by 9:30 pm
Cost $35 per person
Contact Kathy Peschang at kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org

Dillon Home Christmas Walk
2021-12-03 14:00 - 20:00, 2021-12-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Dillon Home, 1005 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL, 61081
Dillon Home Museum Christmas Walk
Dec 3rd & 4th
Experience the historic Dillon Home Museum decorated for the holidays! Guided tours will be offered on Friday, December 3 at 2:00p, 3:00p, 4:00p and 5:00p. A non-guided walk will follow from 6:00-8:00p with a performance by the Sterling High School Madrigals. Saturday guided tours will be offered at 10:00a, 11:00a, 1:00p, 2:00p and 3:00p.
There will be a $5/general admission fee or a $4/senior (60+) admission fee.

Fulton Christmas Walk
2021-12-03 17:00 - 19:30 | Downtown Fulton, 1100 4th Ave, Fulton, IL, 61252
You won’t want to miss Fulton’s Christmas Walk on Friday, December 3rd, 5-7:30pm!

• Santa House – located at Lashed Out, 1100 block of 4th Ave
• Lighting of the Tree – 5:30 pm, 4th Street & 10th Ave
• Illuminated Run – along the dike
• Living Nativity – Drives building
• Snow Ball Hockey – 4th Street
• Live music – Windmill Cultural Center
• Carnival games for kids – Gazebo at Lincoln Highway Park
• Dance for Joy performance – window of Calico building
• Photo Booth – 10th Ave corner
• Holiday Home Decorating contest winners announced
• $1 Amish goody bags – located in Sweet Woodruff

Seasonal Sights and Sounds
2021-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Sterling
Downtown Sterling

Holiday Light Display
2021-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Centennial Park, 508 E 11th Street, Rock Falls, IL, 61071
The Holiday Light Display @ Centennial Park is a drive-through light display where you can enjoy the Holiday Light Displays throughout Centennial Park. The drive-through will run from 5pm to 8pm every Friday, Saturday & Sunday during the 4 weekends of December starting December 3rd and ending on December 26th. It is free admission; however, donations are welcomed.

Light up the Park
2021-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Prophetstown State Park, Riverside Dr, Prophetstown, IL, 61277
The City of Prophetstown will again be hosting “Light Up The Park” sponsored by the Prophetstown 1st Responders, Police, Fire & EMS.

Local Author Fair
2021-12-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Sterling Public Library, 102 West Third Street, Sterling, IL, 61081
