Events Calendar

Fresh produce, local vendors, and community fun are right around the corner.
Still thinking about being a vendor? There’s time—reach out to the Hancock County Farm Bureau at 217-357-3141 or [hcfbmanager@gmail.com](mailto:hcfbmanager@gmail.com).
We can’t wait to see you there!

The Fort Madison Farmer's Market is growing, and we want you to be part of it! Join us on Mondays at Central Park from 4-6 pm in June-September.

Movie Mondays is a film series connected to the upcoming “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibition. These films will be shown at the *Capitol Theater and will explore themes of communication, propaganda, and public understanding during World War II, highlighting how information shaped perspectives and decisions both then and now. Selections may include classic films from the era, such as “The Great Dictator”, along with other films that provide historical context and encourage meaningful discussion.

Join our Conservation Book Club as we read The Natural Heritage of Illinois: Essays on its Lands, Waters, Flora, and Fauna by John E. Schwegman. This book is a collection of 93 essays from newspaper columns in the late nineties. Learn how wind, water, fire, glaciers, and people have shaped Illinois!

This meeting will focus on the middle third of the book.
Register to receive reading chapters!

Psst… Have You Heard? Our next exhibition is just around the corner! Don Crouch - Animals in the Landscape: Bronzes, Paintings and Prints is open September 15th - October 17th. Save the date, bring a friend, and come see what inspires you!

The market emphasizes locally grown produce and products, ensuring that all items are sourced from Illinois growers. This focus on local sourcing helps to reduce transportation emissions and supports the regional economy.
The market welcomes new vendors and offers a variety of goods, including fruits, vegetables, baked and canned goods, as well as artwork and crafts. It operates between 3 and 6 PM, making it accessible for afternoon and early evening shoppers.

Toddlers Plus Tuesday
This program is for toddlers plus their families and is offered after hours. This program is in collaboration with ROE #33 educators. Special developmental activities will be available each month.
Reduced admission rate is $6.50. Members are free.

Psst… Have You Heard? Our next exhibition is just around the corner! Don Crouch - Animals in the Landscape: Bronzes, Paintings and Prints opens September 15th, with the opening reception that day from 5:30 to 7 pm, and we’d love for you to join us. Save the date, bring a friend, and come see what inspires you!

Every Tuesday Night!!
Come win some prizes. Free to play!

The Riverside will bring its warm, engaging blend of folk music, rich harmonies, and intimate storytelling to Ca d’Zan House Concerts in Cambridge on Tuesday, September 15. Presented by Crossroads Cultural Connections, the all-ages concert will begin at 7 p.m., following an optional community potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Bishop Hill Creative Commons will serve as the rain location.

The band has toured theaters, venues, and festivals throughout the United States, but has found a special connection with audiences through intimate house concerts in backyards and living rooms. That setting is a natural fit for The Riverside’s organic style, which often finds the musicians gathered around a single old-fashioned microphone, blending voices and instruments into a seamless and inviting sound.

Guests are invited to arrive at 6 p.m. for the optional potluck dinner and may bring a dish to share. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. A donation of $20 to $30 is suggested, and music lovers of all ages are welcome.

In the event of rain, the concert will move to Bishop Hill Creative Commons.