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SUMMARY:26th Annual Boat Captain's Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\nThe Boat Captain’s Luncheon\, started by Canal Corridor Association Chairman\, John Trutter\, in 1992\, is an annual gathering of canal supporters from throughout  the IMCNHA celebrating the work and passion of its volunteers. \nThe 26th Boat Captain’s Luncheon will take place on Friday\, April 14th\, 2023\, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM\, held at the stunning Bolingbrook Golf Club\, located at 2001 Rodeo Drive\, Bolingbrook\, Illinois.  \nThe Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Area (IMCNHA) is a collection of places and a community of people and organizations who cherish the stories\, history\, buildings\, and landscape of those places. This year\, we are celebrating some of the Placekeepers\, Storytellers\, and Builders among us.  \nThe following honorees will be celebrated at the luncheon this year: \nVillage of Lemont \nLaSalle County Historical Society \nFriends of the Chicago Portage & Forest Preserve of Cook County \nOld Joliet Prison Preservation Coalition \nFriends of Chicago River \nSeneca History Museum \nMazon Creek Fossil Crew \n  \n\n  \nTicket pricing as follows: \nSponsor Table For 10 People: $1\,500 \nPatron Ticket: $150 Per Person \nIndividual Ticket: $125 Per Person \nREGISTER NOW! \n  \nRaffle Tickets: $20 Per Ticket\, or 7 Tickets for $100 \nBUY RAFFLE TICKETS HERE!
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/26th-annual-boat-captains-luncheon/
LOCATION:Bolingbrook Golf Club\, 2001 Rodeo Drive\, Bolingbrook\, IL\, 60490\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T112413Z
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SUMMARY:International Expo of Contemporary & Modern Art
DESCRIPTION:For its 10th edition\, the Expo Chicago art fair has lined up more than 170 exhibitors from 36 countries to present work at the Navy Pier. The fair is slated to run April 14–16\, with a VIP preview day on April 13. Among leading galleries that will participate are Gallery 1957\, Corbett vs. Dempsey\, Cristea Roberts Gallery\, Luis De Jesus\, Edel Assanti\, Kavi Gupta\, half gallery\, Rhona Hoffman Gallery\, Jenkins Johnson Gallery\, Kasmin\, moniquemeloche\, Galeria Nara Roesler\, and Michael Werner Gallery. \nGet Tickets Here
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/international-expo-of-contemporary-modern-art/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E. Grand Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T105856Z
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SUMMARY:Mass at St. James at Sag Bridge
DESCRIPTION:A Roman Catholic Mass will be celebrated by Pere Jacques  Marquette\, S.J.\, (portrayed by Fr. Thomas Koys) at St. James at Sag Bridge\, Northern Illinois’ oldest working Roman Catholic Church. It is situated on a high bluff at the western tip of the glacier-carved Mount Forest Island\, overlooking the Cal Sag Channel and the community of Sag Bridge. A reception will follow in the parish hall. \n  \nSign Up Now!
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/mass-at-st-james-at-sag-bridge/
LOCATION:St. James at Sag Bridge\, 10600 Archer Avenue\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230411
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SUMMARY:Meet Abraham Lincoln!
DESCRIPTION:Travel back to 1848 as Illinois Congressman Abraham Lincoln salutes the opening of the I&M Canal. This free\, 45-minute outdoor program will take place at three locations throughout the day\, and is the first event in our year-long 175th Anniversary celebration. \n·      11:00 AM in Joliet\, Illinois\, on the steps of the Will County Courthouse \n·      1:30 PM in Morris\, Illinois\, on the steps of the Grundy County Courthouse \n·      4:00 PM in Ottawa\, Illinois\, in Washington Square Park\, with short reception to follow at Reddick Mansion \n  \nSign Up Now!
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/meet-abraham-lincoln/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T164558Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Tea 2023
DESCRIPTION:  \nGet ready to shake off those winter blues! Join us in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our bright and festive Spring Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of Spring inspired homemade scones\, Devonshire cream & jam\, tea sandwiches\, sweets and a selection of teas. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/spring-tea-2023/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T150000
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SUMMARY:Mapping the Chicago Portage - Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Mapping the Chicago Portage: Seventeenth-Century Explorations by Jolliet\, Marquette\, La Salle\, and Joutel”\nPresented by Richard Gross \nWhen a local amateur historian\, John Swenson\, and a podcast by a group of Chicago historians\, writers\, and artists asserted a route south of Chicago\, different from the site recognized by the National Park Service\, is the actual Chicago Portage\, Richard Gross was moved to write a well-researched scholarly paper on past and recent efforts to establish the true location of the Chicago Portage and refute the work of Swenson. Join Rich for a look at this lively debate about the location of Chicago’s birthplace on the 350th anniversary of its European discovery by Jolliet and Marquette. \nRichard Gross has been actively involved in researching the history of the explorer Cavalier de La Salle since he was a member of La Salle Expedition II when he and 22 other participants\, authentically retraced La Salle’s expedition of exploration from Montreal Canada to the mouth of the Mississippi River in celebration of the US Bicentennial. Using period documents\, he has spent many years unraveling the myths and confusion surrounding all aspects of La Salle’s activities in the Midwest. Richard taught high school Biology and Chemistry for 20 years. \n  \n\n  \nFriends of the Chicago Portage will present four free public history lectures in its 2023 Lecture Series celebrating the discovery\, location and development of the Chicago Portage. Accomplished local authors\, historians and storytellers will explore the colorful history of how the passage of a pair of Frenchmen though the Portage 350 years ago led to the birth of a city\, and how subsequent improvements created Chicago. All four lectures will begin at 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of January – April\, at the Lyons Public Library located at 4209 Joliet Ave.\, in Lyons.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/mapping-the-chicago-portage-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Lyons Public Library\, 4209 Joliet Avenue\, Lyons\, IL\, 60534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T172202Z
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SUMMARY:The History of the Chicago Portage - Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:  \n“The History of the Chicago Portage”\nPresented by Benjamin Sells \nBenjamin Sells\, author of the recently published “A History of the Chicago Portage”\, will present the story of how a seven-mile stretch of marshland gave rise to the city of Chicago. From the indigenous people who first used the portage\, through the arrival of the Europeans\, to the heyday of the Fur Trade and the nefarious account of Chicago’s first murder\, join Benjamin to learn about one of the most important\, and neglected places in United States history. \n“Benjamin Sells offers a lively and wide-ranging account of the history of the Chicago Portage from the time of the glaciers to the present. He makes clear that no place is as significant to our understanding the history of this region and that more attention should be given to the Chicago Portage National Historic Site.” — Ann Durkin Keating\, author of The World of Juliette Kinzie: Chicago Before the Fire. \nBenjamin Sells is a lawyer\, psychotherapist\, the author of nine books\, and a former mayor of Riverside\, Illinois. His latest book is “Beauty Matters: Civic Lessons from an Olmsted Village.” \n  \n\n  \nFriends of the Chicago Portage will present four free public history lectures in its 2023 Lecture Series celebrating the discovery\, location and development of the Chicago Portage. Accomplished local authors\, historians and storytellers will explore the colorful history of how the passage of a pair of Frenchmen though the Portage 350 years ago led to the birth of a city\, and how subsequent improvements created Chicago. All four lectures will begin at 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of January – April\, at the Lyons Public Library located at 4209 Joliet Ave.\, in Lyons.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/the-history-of-the-chicago-portage-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Lyons Public Library\, 4209 Joliet Avenue\, Lyons\, IL\, 60534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T153000
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CREATED:20230109T164030Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Tea 2023
DESCRIPTION:Nothing says love like a good cup of tea! Share an afternoon with old friends and new in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our Valentine’s Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of homemade sweets and treats with a selection of tasty teas. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/valentines-tea-2023/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20230112T171528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T171528Z
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SUMMARY:Jolliet & Marquette's Discovery of Chicago - Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Jolliet & Marquette’s Discovery of Chicago”\nPresented by John Langer and Gary Mechanic \nRediscover the lives and legacy of the 17th Century French explorer Louis Jolliet and Jesuit missionary Father Jacques Marquette. Friends of the Chicago Portage tour guides John Langer and Gary Mechanic explore the lives and journeys of Jolliet & Marquette as we celebrate the 350th anniversary of their epic discovery of the Mississippi River and the Chicago Portage. John and Gary are veteran Friends of the Chicago Portage tour guides. John grew up in the area of the Portage\, lives in Villa Park and is a local realtor. Gary is a 3rd generation Chicagoan\, the founder of Friends of the Chicago Portage and producer of this lecture series. \n  \n\n  \nFriends of the Chicago Portage will present four free public history lectures in its 2023 Lecture Series celebrating the discovery\, location and development of the Chicago Portage. Accomplished local authors\, historians and storytellers will explore the colorful history of how the passage of a pair of Frenchmen though the Portage 350 years ago led to the birth of a city\, and how subsequent improvements created Chicago. All four lectures will begin at 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of January – April\, at the Lyons Public Library located at 4209 Joliet Ave.\, in Lyons.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/jolliet-marquettes-discovery-of-chicago-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Lyons Public Library\, 4209 Joliet Avenue\, Lyons\, IL\, 60534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20220928T145401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T145401Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Tea 2022
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season at Lock 16’s Christmas Tea. Enjoy a time of friendship & good cheer\, featuring sweets and savories\, as well as homemade scones and a variety of teas. Two dates available. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/christmas-tea-2022-2/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20220928T145113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T145113Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Tea 2022
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season at Lock 16’s Christmas Tea. Enjoy a time of friendship & good cheer\, featuring sweets and savories\, as well as homemade scones and a variety of teas. Two dates available. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/christmas-tea-2022/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20220928T144700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T144700Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Tea 2022
DESCRIPTION:Share an afternoon with old friends and new in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our Harvest Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of Autumn inspired homemade scones\, Devonshire cream & jam\, tea sandwiches\, sweets\, and a selection of teas. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/harvest-tea-2022/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20190129T182305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T182305Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Why not treat yourself to a relaxing Christmas themed Afternoon Tea experience? \n \nLocated in the Lock 16’s Vintage Room you will spend time relaxing with friends\, or meet new friends. The afternoon tea menu features a variety of tasty teas\, delectable savory tea sandwiches\, scones served with Devonshire Cream & Jam\, sweet mini desserts\, all made in-house. \nA short story will put you in the Christmas spirit! \nReservation Required\n$24.95 per-person\nCall (815)223-1851 for more information
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/christmas-afternoon-tea-2/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, 61301
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20190909T123503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T123503Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast with Santa is back at the Lock 16 Café & Gift Shop in Downtown LaSalle!  \n\n\n\n\nBefore Santa gets too busy in his workshop\, tell him what you would like for Christmas\, enjoy a delicious breakfast and receive a special treat!\nBring the children to Lock 16 for a fun filled Holiday event\, they will enjoy breakfast & picking out gifts while meeting Mr & Mrs Claus! All children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa. Bring your camera to capture the memories.\n\n\nRESERVATION REQUIRED\n\nTickets:\nAdult/Senior $10\nKids: $8\nTimes for breakfast with Santa are 8:00am-9:00am OR 10:00am-11:00am. \n\nBreakfast will include Pancakes\, Sausage\, Scrambled Eggs\, Fruit and Beverages.\n 
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/breakfast-with-santa-2/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, 61301
CATEGORIES:Lock 16
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20190905T124122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T124122Z
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SUMMARY:Lockport Dinner Lecture: Pullman: 125 Years After the Strike
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday November 14th 2019\, 6pm – 8:30pm\,\nfor an entertaining evening at the beautiful\, historic Public Landing Restaurant in Lockport\, IL\, with National Park Ranger Sue Bennett and her presentation Pullman: 125 Years After the Strike.\n\nThe local Pullman strike in the summer of 1894 was embraced by the newly formed American Railway Union\, and became a national boycott that crippled commerce and transportation. What lingering lessons still impact the main players (business\, workers\, regulators and media) today?  Join us for conversation about what happened to the town of Pullman\, it’s workers and the company. Hear an update on the most recent progress in the development of Pullman National Monument.\n\nHosted by the Canal Corridor Association and Pullman National Monument\, this dinner lecture series provides an opportunity to introduce participants to local and regional history topics during a relaxed and enjoyable evening.\n\nBuffet Dinner: Roasted Free Range Turkey\, Herb Roasted Pork Loin\, 3 Cheese Tortellini\, decaf coffee station\, mixed greens salad\, pretzel rolls\, chefs fresh vegetable & garlic Mashed Potatoes. Dessert will be ice cream\n\n\nTimes: Cocktails: 6:00pm\nDinner: 6:30pm\nLecture: 7:20pm\nLocation: Public Landing Restaurant\n200 W 8th St\, Lockport\, IL 60441\n\nMember: $30\nNon-Member: $35\nLecture Only: $8
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/lockport-dinner-lecture-pullman-125-years-after-the-strike/
LOCATION:Gaylord Building\, Lockport\, 200 W. 8th Street\, Lockport\, IL\, 60441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20190129T170108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T170108Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Lecture: Casting a Historic Vote: Suffrage in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an unforgettable evening at the beautiful\, historic Public Landing Restaurant with presenter Jeanne Schultz Angel and her presentation “Casting a Historic Vote: Suffrage in Illinois”.\n\n\n\n\nPrior to 1920\, women were denied the vote in the majority of elections in the United States. The struggle for enfranchisement began with the birth of our nation and was strategized differently in our local\, state\, and federal elections. Despite what people today believe to be a straightforward goal\, the path to women’s suffrage was infused with sexism and racism and triggered a fear of feminism whose roots are still seen today. While wealthy women advocates played a vital role in the suffrage movement\, they were not the only ones seeking enfranchisement. From attorney Ellen Martin\, the first woman to vote in Illinois\, to Ida B. Wells\, a woman who did not let racism stop her voice\, women’s suffrage has been a battle hard fought by a diverse group of activists in Illinois.\n\n\n \n\n\nCocktails begin at 6:00pm\, followed by a delicious buffet style dinner at 6:30pm. The dinner lecture begins at 7:30pm. \n\n\nHosted by the Canal Corridor Association and The Gaylord Building\, this dinner lecture series provides an opportunity to introduce participants to local and regional history topics during a relaxed and enjoyable evening. Reservations required for all events.\n\n\n \n\n\nFor more information call (815)220-1848×1838
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/dinner-lecture-casting-a-historic-vote-suffrage-in-illinois/
LOCATION:Public Landing Restaurant\, 200 W 8th St\, Lockport\, IL 60441\, Lockport\, 60441\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20190205T174113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T174113Z
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SUMMARY:The 1836 Event
DESCRIPTION:Established in 1836\, Lockport played a significant part in the success and establishment of Chicago.  Join us in celebrating our great City of Lockport!  We are pleased to announce Main Street Lockport’s 28th annual 1836 Event\, to be held on February 15\, 2019.  The 1836 Event is Main Street Lockport’s biggest fundraising event\, named after the year of our City’s establishment\, and to benefit the Lockport community.  \n\n \n\nThis year’s event will include special guests\, silent auction\, raffles\, live music\, the Main Street Wall of Wine\, and VIP access to Gallery 7.  \nProceeds will fund a project to “upscale the historic Scale House”.  The building\, outside of the historic Norton Building\, was a warehouse in the 1800s when Lockport was an important stop along the waterway.  Originally used as a scale house until the 1940s\, and later used as office space for a steel fabrication company.   The scale house was vacated in the 1980s\, after which the City raised funds for a partial rehab of the building.  This year\, in cooperation with the City of Lockport\, Main Street Lockport is planning to improve the facilities\, add security lighting\, and revive it as a viable space for our City’s community and visitors.  Your involvement will help ensure this mission as well as enhance the historic building and increase enjoyment of our downtown.  \n  \nClick here to RSVP
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/the-1836-event/
LOCATION:Public Landing Restaurant\, 200 W 8th St\, Lockport\, IL 60441\, Lockport\, 60441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20181101T163449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T163449Z
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SUMMARY:Queen of Hearts Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for at the Lock 16 Cafe & I&M Canal Visitor Center for a Queen of Hearts Tea this Valentine’s Day! \n \nWhy not treat yourself to a relaxing Valentine’s themed Afternoon Tea experience? Located in the Lock 16’s Vintage Room you will spend time relaxing with friends\, or meet new friends. The afternoon tea menu features a variety of tasty teas\, delectable savory tea sandwiches\, scones served with Devonshire Cream & Jam\, sweet mini desserts\, all made in-house. \nReservation Required\n$24.95 per-person\nCall (815)223-1851 or CLICK HERE to book
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/queen-of-hearts-afternoon-tea/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, 61301
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,Lock 16
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20181214T101656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181214T101656Z
UID:6894-1545330600-1545336000@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Winter Campfire & Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Join the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center for a Winter Campfire & Stroll! \n\n  \nWelcome the winter season and spend a spell around a warm fire. Listen to the magical sounds of nature at nighttime. Enjoy songs\, stories and poems including a Christmas carol or two! Take a guided stroll of approximately 2/3 of a mile through the night landscape.  \n  \nAll ages\nFree! \nRegistration is required by calling 815.722.9470 by Tuesday\, December 19 or by registering online: http://bit.ly/2NszJfu. \nThis outdoor program is weather dependent. Activities may take place on natural surfaces across uneven terrain.  \nAnyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online (https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/americans-with-disabilities-act-information) no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/winter-campfire-stroll/
LOCATION:blog-10
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20181211T130111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T130111Z
UID:6893-1544871600-1544878800@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Local Author Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the I&M Canal Visitor Center on Saturday December 15th 2018\, 11am – 1pm\, for a book signing with local author Dana Cattani! \n \nStop by to say hello and grab your signed copy of The Official Christmas Elves Handbook by Dana Cattani\, originally from Ladd\, IL.  \nThe Official Christmas Elves Handbook is written FOR Christmas Elves and contains countless details and information about their life in Santatown. It is a comprehensive description of elf-life broken down into 12 chapters and written in a true handbook style. It is also a flip-around reference\, 2019 calendar\, four-page directory with pull-out map\, word/picture find\, and an interactive activity book with pages you can actually mail in for the elves to read.  \nSet of 5 Golden Rings to the first 25 books sold \nIllustrated by The Firecracker Press\, and printed at Murray Print Shop\, a 4th generation family business in StLouis\, MO. \nCome check it out! The little ones (and the adult Christmas fanatics – it’s ok to admit it) in your life will love you for it! \nFor more information call (815)220-1848×1838
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/local-author-book-signing/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, 61301
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,Lock 16
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20180117T141036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T141036Z
UID:6873-1544104800-1544198400@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Tea's At Lock 16
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Christmas Tea at the Lock 16 Cafe & Visitor Center on December 6th or 7th 2018\, 2:00pm – 4:00pm. \n\n\n\n\nWhy not treat yourself to a relaxing Afternoon Tea experience in stylish surroundings in the Lock 16 Cafe? Located in the Lock 16’s Vintage Room you can spend time relaxing with friends\, or meet new friends\, during our one of our 6 afternoon teas. The afternoon tea menu features a variety of tasty teas\, delectable savory tea sandwiches\, scones served with Devonshire Cream & Jam\, sweet mini desserts\, all made in-house\, with a featuring a Christmas theme & stories. \n\nRESERVATION REQUIRED\n\nCost per person $24.95\nTo book call (815)223-1851 or CLICK HERE.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/christmas-teas-at-lock-16/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, 61301
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,Lock 16
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20171102T121235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T121235Z
UID:6866-1543651200-1543662000@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Breakfast With Santa at Lock 16
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast with Santa is back at the Lock 16 Café & Gift Shop in Downtown LaSalle!  \n\n\n\n\nBefore Santa gets too busy in his workshop\, tell him what you would like for Christmas\, enjoy a delicious breakfast and receive a special treat!\nBring the children to Lock 16 for a fun filled Holiday event\, they will enjoy breakfast & picking out gifts while meeting Mr & Mrs Claus!\n\n\nRESERVATION REQUIRED\n\nTickets:\nAdult/Senior $10\nKids: $8\nTimes for breakfast with Santa are 8:00am-9:00am OR 10:00am-11:00am. \n\nBreakfast will include Pancakes\, Sausage\, Egg Bake and Beverages.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/breakfast-with-santa-at-lock-16/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, 61301
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,Lock 16
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20181031T141135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T141135Z
UID:6889-1542456000-1542463200@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Passage to Chicago Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Saturday November 17th 2018\, 12:00pm – 2:00pm at the Lock 16 Cafe & Visitor Center for a book signing with author & illustrator Tom Willcockson for his award winning book Passage to Chicago: A Journey on the Illinois & Michigan Canal in the Year 1860.\n \n\n\nTom Willcockson’s book\, Passage to Chicago takes the reader on a special journey by giving them an in-depth\, illustrated look at life on a fictional canal boat\, the Prairie Star\, as it travels to Chicago just before the Civil War. You will experience the daily lives of those who lived and worked on the canal boats\, as well as the towns through with they traveled. Hop on board with the canalers\, mule boys\, the lock tenders\, and their families\, miners\, quarrymen\, shopkeepers\, and others\, to witness their world of more than 150 years ago.\n  \nAuthor Tom Willcockson obtained a history degree from Carleton College. Willcockson has worked for Chicago’s Newberry Library where he has developed his illustration and cartographic skills. He currently operates Mapcraft Custom cartography.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/passage-to-chicago-book-signing/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, 61301
CATEGORIES:History,Lock 16
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20180828T155053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T155053Z
UID:6887-1542218400-1542225600@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Dinner & a Little History: World War II on the Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, Wednesday November 14th 2018\, at the Gaylord Building for our Dinner Lecture Series: World War II on the Great Lakes! \n \nThe Great Lakes of North America were far from the battlefields of World War II but the factories\, training camps\, and shipyards of the region were crucial to victory over the forces of fascism. This illustrated lecture will tell the story how Chicago and the lakes region were the “Arsenal of Democracy and reflect on the legacy left from that historic era. \nTheodore J. Karamanski\, Ph.D a professor of history at Loyola University Chicago\, where he founded and directs the Public History Program. He is the author of seven books\, including Rally ’Round the Flag: Chicago and the Civil War\, Schooner Passage: Sailing Ships and the Lake Michigan Frontier\, and most recently Blackbird’s Song: Andrew J. Blackbird and the Odawa People. In addition to his work at Loyola\, Ted has served as a heritage consultant to the National Park Service on numerous occasions in Alaska and across the Midwest region as well as National Geographic\, The History Channel\, and the Travel Channel. He was an adviser for the creation of the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor and for the recently proposed St. Croix River National Heritage Area. His public history work has focused on Great Lakes region cultural resource management\, environmental history and American Indian rights. \n  \n\nRESERVATION REQUIRED!\n\n\nLecture + Dinner = Non-Members is $35\, for Members $30. \n\n\nLecture ONLY $10 (Lecture begins at 7:30pm)\n\n\nCall (815)220-1848 ext. 1838 for more information & to RSVP
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/dinner-a-little-history-world-war-ii-on-the-great-lakes/
LOCATION:Gaylord Building\, Lockport\, 200 W. 8th Street\, Lockport\, IL\, 60441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,Dinner Lecture,History,I&M Canal Boat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180308T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20180306T140731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T140731Z
UID:6876-1520533800-1520539200@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Will County History Seminars
DESCRIPTION:Join presenters from the Will County Historical Museum at Joliet Junior College for a series of six seminars on early Will County history. Each night will cover a different topic and time will be allotted for audience participation. \nTopics that will be covered are:\n-History of Will County\n-The Fur Trade\n-Railroads\n-The Civil War\n-Coal Mining\n-TBA
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/will-county-history/
LOCATION:175thAnniversary
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20180117T162338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T162338Z
UID:2469-1519473600-1519480800@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Book Signing with Author Jeanne Roppolo
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday February 24th 2018\, 12:00pm – 2:00pm for a book signing with local author Jeanne Roppolo. \n \n  \nJeanne will be signing and reading from her newly published book Grandma Goes to New Zealand & Australia: Walkabouts in the Lands Down Under. \nIn here newly published book Jeanne Roppolo\, after spending 5 months working in Antarctica\, meanders back home. From McMurdo Station\, she visits the Land of the Kiwis before traveling to the world’s smallest continent and largest island. Enjoy the vibrant scenery\, visit museums\, learn of Maori culture\, experience thrills at the Adrenaline Capital of the World\, and attend a performance at the iconic Sydney Opera House and so much more.  \nJeanne\, an ordinary baby-boomer\, without money or a college degree was placed onto a strange and unforeseen path. That long\, winding road\, with its twists and turns\, detours and stops\, led her at age 57 to a contract job in Antarctica with its extreme adventures and quirky residents. Not knowing what could possibly be next in her life-journey experiences\, a suggestion by award-winning author\, Linda Collison\, prompted her to pen those adventures and stories. Jeanne continues to relish life’s treasured moments as she travels to distant lands\, encounters new friends\, and explores other cultures. She is author of the Grandma Goes to…book series\, a Professional Speaker\, Raconteur (storyteller)\, Intentional Living Coach\, Serial entrepreneur\, and Community Volunteer.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/book-signing-with-author-jeanne-roppolo/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, 61301
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,History,Lock 16
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20171206T165144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T165144Z
UID:6868-1519201800-1519230600@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Canal Alliance Congress
DESCRIPTION:The Canal Corridor Association invites you to: \nThe 6th Annual Canal Alliance Congress \nWednesday\, February 21\, 2018\, 8:30am-4:30pm  \nat the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center  \n25055 South Walnut Lane Channahon\, IL 60410 \n\n \nThe annual Canal Alliance Congress is a gathering of local I&M Canal enthusiasts\, city and state officials\, and business and civic organizations who meet to network\, discuss the goings-on in the I&M Canal National Heritage Area\, and coordinate efforts to further promote the IMCNHA. \nThis all-day event is for those working to (1) promote the National Heritage Area (NHA)\, (2) preserve and maintain the cultural resources of the NHA\, (3) collaborate in the fields of conservation\, economic development\, recreation\, preservation\, storytelling\, education\, interpretation\, education and sustainability in the Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Area. \nPresentations focus around building partnerships to engage with people throughout the Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Area.  Networking opportunities at the Canal Alliance Congress allow representatives from neighboring towns to share updates and plans. \n\nThis year’s Congress will focus on Illinois Bicentennial and present opportunities for partnership programs and activities. There will be keynote speakers\, morning and afternoon sessions\, displays from varied organizations\, networking time\, and of course\, a delicious lunch. \nTickets are $50 for non-members\, $38 for members and all proceeds support the CCA and the IMCNHA. \n\nRegister by calling (815)220-1848 x 1838.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/canal-alliance-congress/
LOCATION:blog-10
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20180117T131224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T131224Z
UID:2459-1518098400-1518105600@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Valentine's Tea at Lock 16 Cafe
DESCRIPTION:There is still time to reserve for Lock 16 Cafe’s Valentine’s Tea!\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon teas have been enjoyed for centuries and tea has been touted as a miracle cure and most potent health drink ever. Spend a relaxing with friends\, or meet new friends\, in the Lock 16 Vintage Room\, sipping a variety of tasty teas and sampling delectable tea sandwiches\, scones\, sweet treats\, all made in-house\, with a Valentine’s theme. \n\nRESERVATION REQUIRED\n\nCost per person $24.95\nTo book call (815)223-1851 or CLICK HERE. 
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/valentines-tea-at-lock-16-cafe/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, 61301
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,Lock 16
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20171009T132107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T132107Z
UID:6863-1516539600-1516545000@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Lecture: Uniting the Rivers: The History of the Illinois Waterway
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, Sunday January 21st 2018 1:00pm – 2:30pm\, at the LaSalle County Historical Museum for our Sunday lecture series: Uniting the Rivers: The History of the Illinois Waterway \n \nThe Illinois Waterway\, once the skeletal remains of a glacial drainage ditch\, has been transformed into an engineering marvel.  Discover how this passageway became such an essential link in the economy and continues to draw water and land enthusiasts to its banks. One water enthusiast\, the bald eagle\, can be seen year-round but is more predictably viewed in the winter.  Learn more about this iconic creature and why so many visit the Illinois Waterway. \nSpeaker Julie McDonald is a Park Ranger with the US Army Corps of Engineers.  She has worked in natural resources and environmental education since  1998.  Ms. McDonald received her Master of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Ms. McDonald is currently at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center\, which is run by the US Army Corps of Engineers. 
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/sunday-lecture-uniting-the-rivers-the-history-of-the-illinois-waterway/
LOCATION:Home section services
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,Dinner Lecture,History,Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T061815
CREATED:20171211T114103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171211T114103Z
UID:6869-1514026800-1514034000@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Book Signing with Author Steven Decker
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Canal Corridor Association on Saturday December 23rd 11:00am – 1:00pm for a book signing with author Steven Decker and his book Cambridge Street at the Lock 16 Café & Visitor Center\, 754 First Street LaSalle\, IL. \n \n“Cambridge Street is for the millions of immigrants from Italy and the world that came to America to give their families better lives\, they helped build our country\, feed its people and fight its wars. Now\, with the passing of years\, their bravery and sacrifices are being forgotten. We must not let that happen.” – Steven Decker \nThe Mafia\, bad government and high taxes forced the Tomaso family to leave Italy and the people they loved. They came to America in search of opportunity but found rejection and prejudice. Chicago\, sprawling and dirty\, was not like anything they could have dreamed or imagined. The family quickly learned that immigrants – especially Italians and\, worse\, Sicilians – were not wanted or welcomed. Love of family and trust in God held them together and\, somehow\, they survived. The Tomasos were finally content until early one morning when an act of terrible\, unforgivable violence was committed against them by their Italian countrymen. \nAuthor Steven Decker grew up in a large\, thriving Sicilian family on the north side of Chicago. He never forgot the stories about the struggles of his immigrant grandparents: How they survived terrible poverty\, life during Prohibition and their encounters with gangsters. \nFor more information call (815)220-1848.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/book-signing-with-author-steven-decker/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, 61301
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,History,Lock 16
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