Come One, Come All!
Books on First once again is sponsoring "Find Waldo Local" in Dixon, all the month of July. Based on the children's Where's Waldo books in which we seek and find Waldo and friends in various locations around town and the world within the pages, children from anywhere can seek and find Waldo in 25 locations around Dixon, IL, including the Parks District building, the Next Picture Show art gallery, Discover Dixon Main Street Chamber of Commerce HQ and other fun places including of course, Books on First.
We have lots of prizes for those participating, those seeing Waldo in at least 10 spots and those becoming eligible for entry into drawings for Where's Waldo books as well as contributed prizes from There's Fun Inside and more. Get involved in a Dixon-wide search for Waldo and experience the Local Small Businesses all around town. The hunt ends in a "Bye, Waldo" party on Saturday, 1 August!

Almost two dozen original paintings of flowers and trees by members of the Plein Air Painters of Rockford. This exhibit is in cooperation with Klehm Arboretums event - Garden Fair.

Join us for this in-person event at the University of Illinois Extension Lake County Office!
Gardening in Comfort involves using adaptive tools, equipment, and techniques to best fit the needs of the gardener. Anyone, at any age, can garden with greater ease, preventing injury and reducing stress on the body. Using the tools and techniques presented here, every gardener can enjoy Gardening in Comfort. Included in the presentation will be a display of adaptive tools.

In 1775, a ragtag army of farmers and tradesmen stood against the most powerful military force in the world and won. What weapons did the American colonies rely on in their fight for freedom, and how did they help make one of history's most unlikely victories possible? Through the eyes of archaeologists and historians, uncover the real stories of innovation, skill, and strategy that shaped the war's most pivotal battles. From the iconic Brown Bess musket to the world's first military submarine, get a close-up look at the powerful, and sometimes ingenious, weapons that helped secure American independence. This program is free and open to the public. It is approximately 53 minutes, rated PG and made possible through Kanopy.

Travel back in time with this art project. Participants will paint a dramatic sunset sky in fiery reds, oranges, and yellows, then layer black silhouettes of a dinosaur, tree, and birds on top to create a striking prehistoric scene to take home and display. This free program is open to the public and recommended for ages 10 and up. All materials will be provided.

Drop in to learn how you can contribute to science and document wildlife in our prairie! Open to all ages, participants may monitor our monarch population, check the snake boards, learn to identify plants, and get inspired by the majestic midwest prairie ecosystem.

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