6:30-8:30 p.m. Guitar Hero, DDR, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, computer and board games for teens 12-18. Free. Register online at www.perulibrary.org or call (815) 223-0229.

Who loves Dr. Seuss? We do! Join the Book Mouse for this fesitive family event with characters, refreshments and books! Time to be announced.

Dinner and dancing at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Live and silent auction. Entertainment Larkin and Moran Brothers. For information or tickets phone call (815) 224-0551.

1-2 p.m. Free program for children. Sponsored by Starved Rock Foundation. Games, activities. Children should dress for the weather. Liz Boldt, former seasonal interpreter at Starved Rock State Park and a volunteer since 2004, will present the programs.

8a.m.-12:30p.m. Presented by Ottawa Merchants association

80 vendors in three huge buildings. 8 a.m.-2pm at Bureau Co Fairgrounds. Please bring a donation of canned food for the local food pantry!

7:30 p.m. Winners of the 2010 Young Performers Competition, plus “O Guarani Overture” by Carlos Gomes, and Dvorak Slavonic Dances. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for students with i.d.

1 p.m. Downtown La Salle. The parade will feature local floats, the Lock 14 mules and other participants. Children in kindergarten through eighth-grade are invited to dress as leprechauns and lead the parade in the Leprechaun March. For more information on the march, contact Vickey at the MidWest Community Center, (815)-223-7333. Following the parade, storyteller Tricia Kelly will be telling Irish tales in the La Salle Public Library, beginning at 2:15 p.m.

Anyone interested in renting a table for the sale may call Kristi Bejster at 815-481-1038

1-2 p.m. Free program for children. Sponsored by Starved Rock Foundation. Explore the park from the top of the rock. Children should dress for the weather. Liz Boldt, former seasonal interpreter at Starved Rock State Park and a volunteer since 2004, will present the programs.

7-10 p.m. For ages 12-18, three skill levels, prizes, registration required. For more information and to register go to www.perulibrary.org or call (815) 223.0229.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and game will begin at 7 p.m. $10 per person. There will be a cash bar, concession stand, raffle table and free snacks. To reserve a table call (815) 883-8916.

5 p.m. (815) 667-4324

Join Bill Myers for some great Irish storytelling! Sponsored by the Starved Rock Foundation and free. Begins at 1 p.m.

Steve Stout author of "The Starved Rock Murders" will be discussing his book in honor of the 60th anniversary of the murders. Mr. Stout will discuss his book at Finnegan's Book Store. Finnegan's will also be hosting a St. Patrick's Day Celebration! Talk begins at 1p.m.

4-7 p.m. Cost is $9. Hot dog or barbecue plate for $4. Carry-outs available.

"Wish Upon a Star - Our 25th Anniversary" Illinois Valley Quilt Guild Quilt Show! Quilt Exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, and more. Sat 9a.m.-5p.m. and Sun 10am-3p.m. To buy tickets see quilt Web site

In celebration of Lincoln's Birthday CHAOS and the community will break the Guinness Book of World's Records for the largest Lincoln Log Structure! Open to the public and free.

Registration is 10a.m. teams will be picked, shoot starts at 11 a.m. 50 percent cash payback.
Sponsored by Sauk Valley Archers

Doors open 6:30 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m. Featuring Ty Herndon and One Night Stand. VIP tickets $35, Reserved $30 (main floor and mezzanine); general admission, $25.

In conjunction with the two-day Quilting Show, Jennifer Chiaverini, a New York Time's best selling author will present a program and a book signing. Tickets are available at www.illinoisvalleyquiltguild.com A hard cover copy of Ms. Chiaverini's unreleased book "The Aloha Quilt" is included with the price of the ticket. Hours: 10 a.m.

Fine art selections displayed by local area artists in the spring version of Visions of the Valley. This Fine Art Show & Sale is presented by the Ottawa Art League and is a juried show open to all artisits, media, and FREE admission to the public. 9 a.m.-4p.m.

1-2 p.m. Free program for children. Sponsored by Starved Rock Foundation. Explore the role of humans in nature at the park and what they do to keep in the environment beautiful. Children should dress for the weather. Liz Boldt, former seasonal interpreter at Starved Rock State Park and a volunteer since 2004, will present the programs.

8th Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza with puppeteer , Mark Nicholas. He will perform "Peter Rabbit". Show at 2p.m. Free event but tickets are limited. Tickets available March 1.

Boy Scout Troop 44 is having a fundraiser at Pizza Hut in Ottawa on Sunday March 21, 2010.
Please find the attached flier.
Please help these Scouts by posting and advertising for us.
If you have any questions or wish to purchase tickets, feel free to contact me.

Sincerely and Thank You,

Wayne Phillips
Scoutmaster Troop 44
Ottawa, IL
815-434-7025

I do not know how to attach our WORD document (flier) that contains all of the information to this electronic submittal

8 a.m.-noon. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and milk, with home-made baked goods for sale. $6.50 for adults, $3 for children 7-12. No charge for children under 7. Carry-outs available by calling (815) 883-8916. Sponsored by Holy Name Society and Daughters of Isabella.

One day event! Local vendors, and crafters will be at the Hennepin Pool from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Something for everyone!
Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple,
Scensy, Pampered Chef, Lois' Kitchen. M and J Crafts, Miche Bag, and more...

Storyteller Bill Myers will be sharing some entertaining stories at the Reddick Mansion! Come and listen to his enthralling tales of local legends and folk lore! This family oriented event is provided by The Reddick Mansion Association.

Over 50 booths representing the tourism industry and visitors centers. Drawings, raffles and give-a-ways too! For families and the travel industry alike. 9a.m.-4:30p.m.

Prepare yourself for the boating season with Heritage Harbor's eight-hour course in boating safety! Times and fees to be announced.

Princeton Coffeehouse will host folk duo Curtis & Loretta at 7:30 p.m. at Open Prairie UCC Church. Admission is $10.

11:30-1:30 p.m. Includes grilled porkchop, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, dessert, drink. Adult one-chop meal $9, two-chop meal $11; children 4-10, $4; 3 and under, free. Carry-outs 50 cents extra. Tickets available at the door or by calling 815-339-2305. Church hall is handicapped accessible.