Events Calendar

Our 6th market of the season is here! Hot food this week will be from Little Pallet Farmhouse, and music by Tex Carroll. Production is increasing every week. Our vendors love seeing you!

OPS is proud to offer the R.A.D. Women's Program - a comprehensive 12-hour, four-day self-defense course designed to build real-world skills and confidence. Two sessions are available to sign up for Fall 2026!

Session 1: Monday, Aug. 24, Wednesday, Aug. 26, Monday, Aug. 31, and Wednesday, Sept. 2.
Session 2: Monday, Nov. 2, Wednesday, Nov. 4, Monday, Nov. 9, and Wednesday, Nov. 11.

All classes will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the University Union-Capitol Room.
If interested, contact OPS at (309) 298-1949.

$5 per lesson or $15 bundle 

Join us for a guided, 4-part book discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Robin Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Her book explores reciprocal relationships between humans and the land. Robin weaves storytelling and environmental knowledge throughout this poetic read. We will discuss lessons from the book as well as expand on scientific concepts such as prairies. There will be assigned reading sections for each meeting. You are invited to attend all or just a few lessons.

​Register and pay below:

OPS is proud to offer the R.A.D. Women's Program - a comprehensive 12-hour, four-day self-defense course designed to build real-world skills and confidence. Two sessions are available to sign up for Fall 2026!

Session 1: Monday, Aug. 24, Wednesday, Aug. 26, Monday, Aug. 31, and Wednesday, Sept. 2.
Session 2: Monday, Nov. 2, Wednesday, Nov. 4, Monday, Nov. 9, and Wednesday, Nov. 11.

All classes will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the University Union-Capitol Room.
If interested, contact OPS at (309) 298-1949.

Come enjoy beautiful Lake Argyle while taking a relaxing morning pontoon boat ride on the lake as we watch for wildlife. Life jackets, binoculars, and field guides will be available, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
**Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to 6 participants. ** 
Please email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov or call (309) 776-3422 for more information or to register.

Explore the wonders of nature and discuss how wildlife and plants prepare for the cold winter months to come on this afternoon hike on one of Argyle's most popular trails.
Hike will begin at 10 am at the visitor center and conclude by noon.
For more information, please call (309) 776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov

This four-part monthly craft club introduces adult makers to diamond painting and faux stained-glass art. Each session includes make-and-take projects:

Session 2 - 1 diamond art framed mandala, 1 faux stained glass mandala suncatcher

OPS is proud to offer the R.A.D. Women's Program - a comprehensive 12-hour, four-day self-defense course designed to build real-world skills and confidence. Two sessions are available to sign up for Fall 2026!

Session 1: Monday, Aug. 24, Wednesday, Aug. 26, Monday, Aug. 31, and Wednesday, Sept. 2.
Session 2: Monday, Nov. 2, Wednesday, Nov. 4, Monday, Nov. 9, and Wednesday, Nov. 11.

All classes will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the University Union-Capitol Room.
If interested, contact OPS at (309) 298-1949.

$5 per lesson or $15 bundle 

Join us for a guided, 4-part book discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Robin Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Her book explores reciprocal relationships between humans and the land. Robin weaves storytelling and environmental knowledge throughout this poetic read. We will discuss lessons from the book as well as expand on scientific concepts such as prairies. There will be assigned reading sections for each meeting. You are invited to attend all or just a few lessons.

​Register and pay below:

OPS is proud to offer the R.A.D. Women's Program - a comprehensive 12-hour, four-day self-defense course designed to build real-world skills and confidence. Two sessions are available to sign up for Fall 2026!

Session 1: Monday, Aug. 24, Wednesday, Aug. 26, Monday, Aug. 31, and Wednesday, Sept. 2.
Session 2: Monday, Nov. 2, Wednesday, Nov. 4, Monday, Nov. 9, and Wednesday, Nov. 11.

All classes will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the University Union-Capitol Room.
If interested, contact OPS at (309) 298-1949.