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Saturday, Jan. 24 | noon – 2 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St | Columbus
Preview nearly 80 unique pieces in “Inspired by Wool” before it leaves LOAC’s gallery at the end of January. Join LOAC for a relaxed afternoon of art, music, refreshments, and special prices.
Caledonia Lodge 175th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Jan. 24 | 4 p.m. | Caledonia Lodge, 1216 Milam St | Columbus
Rock Island VFD Bingo
Saturday, Jan. 24 | 4:30 p.m. | Rock Island VFD Event Center, 2710 Niles St | Garwood
Play numerous games with large cash payouts while hanging out with Rock Island firefighters. Doors open at 4:30 but event fully starts at 7 p.m.
Celebrating Kathleen
Saturday, Jan. 24 | 6 p.m. | Hound Song Brewing Co., 535 Walnut St | Columbus
Kathleen was vibrant, intelligent, hilarious, and unforgettable. Rather than mourning her absence, we choose to celebrate the incredible energy she brought into our lives. Please join us for an evening of remembrance, laughter, and love as we honor a woman who believed life was meant to be lived fully—and loudly. Light refreshments will be available. We kindly ask that you RSVP to Raven Kocurek or Keith Williamson so we can prepare accordingly.
Chili Fundraiser for Rock Island Methodist Church
Sunday, Jan. 25 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | 3343 CR 106 | Rock Island
Benefitting the preservation of the 1909 Methodist Church building. Serving chili and beans with cornbread or crackers. Whole desserts also for sale.
Trinity Lutheran Church Winter Fundraiser
Sunday, Jan. 25 | 10 a.m. | Church Annex, 2309 FTM Rd 1291 | New Ulm
Serving chili with rice, cornbread, dessert and tea. All proceeds go towards the church maintenance fund.
Don’t Break My Heart Bingo at Twin Oaks
Friday, Jan. 30 |5:30 p.m. | Twin Oaks Resort, 5390 Interstate 10 | Alleyton
Twin Oaks invites family, friends and loved ones to their Valentine’s-themed dinner and bingo event. Dinner and Valentine’s pictures start at 5:30 p.m. with bingo following at 7 p.m. Kids can also watch a movie or play basketball. BYOB. RSVP by emailing [email protected].
Winter Market at the Live Oak Art Center
Saturday, Jan. 31 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St | Columbus
Do you love the Big Country Market around the Courthouse at the end of each month? Do you miss it each winter? Join the Live Oak Art Center for an indoor winter market with many vendors you know and love with even more additions. Shop booths, enjoy seasonal drinks from the Courtyard Wine Bar and do fun winter crafts. Also on Saturday, Feb. 28.
Paint and Sip
Saturday, Jan. 31 | 6 p.m. | The Rez 1908, 312 E Main St | Eagle Lake
Grab your friends, your date, or come solo and enjoy a step-by-step guided painting experience led by Connie Herman. You’ll create a festive Valentine’s door hanger that you can personalize to make it uniquely yours—no painting experience needed. $40 per person. Spots are limited.
Catholic Daughters and Knights of Columbus Annual Turkey Dinner
Sunday, Feb. 1 | 11 a.m. | St. Roch Catholic Church Parish Hall, 1600 Frelsburg Rd | Alleyton
Enjoy a turkey and dressing dinner for $15 a plate, eating dine-in or drive-through. Express more support with the tasty treat live auction and a silent auction.
Rock Island Full Gospel Church Annual Camp Meeting
Monday, Feb. 2 through Saturday, Feb. 7 |2304 Cushen St | Rock Island
Services will start Monday night at 7:30 p.m. and continue daily at 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Ministers and singers from Texas, West Viriginia, Illinois, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Florida will hold the services.
Lola & Co. Reopening
Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 1018 Milam St | Columbus
Check out Lola & Co.’s new location just one block away!
Columbus Historical Preservation Trust Open House
Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Stafford Opera House, 425 Spring St | Columbus
This free, public event is a chance to see recent progress inside the building, enjoy light bites and hear live music from Darrel Appelt. Meet CHPT’s new executive director, Leslie Kinnear.
Eagle Lake Friends of the Library 46th Annual Auction and Benefit
Friday, Feb. 6 | 5 p.m. | Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 N Walnut Ave | Eagle Lake
Social hour at 5 p.m. Dinner from 6-7 p.m. Raffle, silent auction and fundraising games to benefit Wintermann Library. No admission fee.
Magnolia Society Mardi Gras
Saturday, Feb. 7 | 4-11 p.m. | Magnolia Society, 920 Milam St | Columbus
Celebrate the essence of Fat Tuesday with a specialty menu, festive sips, and an evening filled with great music in the heart of downtown Columbus. Enjoy live music by the Karl Rehn Group and the Bayou City Brass Band, bringing some of the best sounds of the evening.
Garwood VFD Annual Stew Supper and Auction
Saturday, Feb. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Nada Community Center, 1231 Old Nada Rd | Eagle Lake
Stew available dine in by the bowl or carry out by the quart. Live auction, silent auction and raffle fundraiser to benefit GVFD.
Columbus Rotary Fundraising Breakfast Dinner
Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Columbus High School Cafeteria, 103 Cardinal Ln | Columbus
Serving famous pancakes, eggs and sausage for $10, dine-in or to-go. Participate in live cake auction. Children under six eat free with paid adult.
Floral Designs: Techniques and Tips
Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 9:30 a.m. | St Paul Lutheran Church, 201 Veterans Dr | Columbus
Learn about creating floral designs from a National Flower Show Judge, Corrie Ten-Have. Open to the public, always free. Hosted by Columbus Garden Club.
