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August 19 and 21 2017 U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Corps To Host Solar Eclipse Events........
For the first time in 38 years, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the United States and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District will he hosting a few viewing events and programs within the district.
On Monday at 11:20 am, at the Mark Twain Lake M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center, Robert Sadler of Culver Stockton College will be discussing lunar and solar eclipses, their causes, an how to observe them.
The Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center at Wappapello Lake will be open for eclipse viewing on Monday, August 21.The first 50 visitors will be given eclipse glasses for the event........
Click here to read more from thetelegraph.com. |
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August 21, 2017 The 2017 Solar Eclipse Solar Eclipse Cruise
Hakuna Matata, Grafton Harbor, Grafton
Call for reservations, 618-786-7678 Re-printed from facebook... click here |
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August 21, 2017 The 2017 Solar Eclipse Liberty Bank Theater on the Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Witness the phenomenon of this amazing celestial event with free admission to the Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater. On Monday, Aug. 21, receive free solar eclipse viewing glasses while supplies last, enjoy out-of-this-world live music from Mars Needs Guitars, food, games and more from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Didn't get solar glasses? No worries! NASA's live stream of the eclipse will be available to view at the event, as well.
Click here for more information
Re-printed from All Around Alton |
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August 21, 2017 The 2017 Solar Eclipse Mark Twain Lake
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August 24, 2017 Mississippi River At Louisiana, Missouri Open House Focuses On Champ Clark Bridge Project........
On August 24, from 4 to 6 pm, the Twin Pike YMCA in Louisiana, Missouri will be hosting an open house to allow the public to learn the details of the plans for replacing the Champ Clark Bridge over the Mississippi River at Louisiana, as well as the reconstruction of the U.S. 54/Mo.79 intersection.
Open house attendees will see an artist's rendering of the new span and will hear about the improvements planned for the new intersection. Officials will also discuss the work being done to prepare for the project, which is scheduled to begin this fall, and be completed by fall 2019.
The new span will feature twelve foot wide driving lanes and 10 foot wide shoulders. It will be considerably safer than the current span, which was constructed in 1928. It carries about 4,000 vehicles over the Mississippi River between Missouri and Illinois each day. Recently, the Champ Clark Bridge has been frequently closed due to deterioration related maintenance issues........
Click here to read this news story from whig.com. |
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Saturday, August 26, 2017 Meramec River Watershed Bourbeuse River Operation Clean Stream Next Weekend........
On Saturday, August 26, several groups, including the Bourbeuse River Operation Clean Stream, will be working to clean up the Meramec River Watershed.
Every year, several Operation Clean Stream groups team up to clean up the Meramec, Huzzah, Big and Courtois Rivers, which forms the Meramec River Watershed.
Frank Freise, Bourbeuse River Operation Clean Stream co-chair says that the clean up efforts make a big difference, noting that while they still have plenty of trash to clean up, there aren't as many large items........
Click here to read this news article from emissourian.com. With Photo |
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August 26, 2017 Eradicarp Fishing Tournament All America Park on the Mississippi River at Quincy. IL........
The new Eradicarp Fishing Tournament comes to the
Quincy shores for the first time, held in All America Park.
Reprinted from seequincy.com email Click here for Map |
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Saturday, August 26, 2017 Mississippi River at Clarksville, Mo Clarksville Boat Club
Saturday, August 26 at 8Am - 11AM
Clarksville Boat Club, Inc
Reprinted from Facebook... click here
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Saturday, August 26, 2017 Yacht Club of St. Louis Reggae RIVER Splash
Saturday, August 26 at 1 PM - 6 PM
LIVE MUSIC BY ANDREW GRAY & THE NON STOP REGGAE BAND
Reprinted from Facebook... click here
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Saturday, August 26, 2017 The Longshot Saloon Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reprinted from Facebook
AUGUST 26TH - SUMMER BIKE RALLY
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Saturday - Sunday, August 25-26, 2017 Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau, Missouri Cape Nature Center's Floatin' On The River Event Coming Up........
The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center's fifth annual Floatin' on the Mississippi River event is coming up on August 25-26 and the Missouri Department of Conservation is accepting sign ups for the event.
The event will include a float down the Mississippi River, from the Trail of Tears State Park to the Red Star Access, lunch on a sandbar and exploring the river with expert guides.
Sara Turner, manager of the Nature Center, says that only experienced paddlers may participate in the event and all participants have to attend a session about river flows, hazards, navigation and other important information........
Click here to read more from the Missouri Department of Conservation website.
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August 26, 2017 Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois New Fishing Tournament Targets Asian Carp........
On August 26, the Quincy riverfront will be hosting the first ever Eradicarp Fishing Tournament, which is being held not only for competition, but to help the environment as well.
The tournament is about more than catching fish it's about helping to get rid of Asian carp, an invasive species that is affecting many U.S. waterways.
According to Holly Cain, executive director of the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, the tournament is a win-win situation. She adds that these fish jump from the water, and harm the food supplies of other species of fish........
Click here to read more from whig.com. With Photo.
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August 26, 2017 Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater........ Sauce Food Truck Festival
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Click here for more information
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Sat, Sun... August 26 & 27, 2017 Riverside Flea Market
The Loading Dock |
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Saturday...Aug 26, 2017 Meramec River Sherman Beach Trailhead
Trash My Party 2017
Saturday, August 26 at 9 AM
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Aug 26 - 28, 2017 Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Peoria to St. Louis, MO Cruise
Cruise from Peoria, IL to St. Louis, MO. Three-day, two-night trip
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Saturday...September 2, 2017 Piasa Harbor to Alton Marina 1/2 day
Saturday, September 2 at 1 PM - 5 PM Re-printed from Facebook.. click here |
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Tuesday...September 5, 2017 National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Neighbor Nights
Tuesday at 5:30 PM - 8 PM
Have you been to NGRREC's facility
recently? Are you curious about the many ways in which the
organization works on the river? Would you like to meet some of
the staff and have the opportunity to ask questions and take a
look around? If so, join NGRREC for its newest offering,
Neighbor Nights @NGRREC. Re-printed from National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Facebook.. click here |
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September 9, 2017 Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois Corps Hosting Pool Management Presentation........
On September 9, 2017, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office will be hosting a river pool management presentation and discussion, presented by the St. Louis District Water Control Office.
The presentation will provide information on the management of the Mississippi River pool, river issues, current projects, as well as future plans.
Besides the pool management presentation, Corps personnel from lock and dam sites, natural resource management staff and project managers will be on hand for questions. The presentation is free of charge, and no reservations are required........
The times and locations for the two open
houses are as follows:
Click here to read this news report from riverbender.com |
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Saturday, September 9, 2017 Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois The Loading Dock Hosting Girls On Grapes, Boys On Brews........
On Saturday, September 9, the Alton Memorial Hospital White Cross Auxiliary will be holding their annual "Girls on Grapes, Boys on Brew" event at Grafton's The Loading Dock. Tickets are $31 in advance, and the event will run from noon to 4 pm.
Attendees will be able to sample foods, wine and beer from over 25 area restaurants and wineries, while enjoying beautiful views of the Mississippi River.
The White Cross Auxiliary supports a variety of hospital projects such as education, assisting people that can't afford their prescriptions and hospital equipment. Funds raised during this year's event will help purchase defibrillators for AMH ambulances........
Click here to read more from thetelegraph.com.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Missouri River Relief Big Muddy Speaker Series Big
A's Restaurant, St. Charles, Mo The Big Muddy Speaker Series brings together Missouri River experts with interested community members to share knowledge and perspective on the Missouri River, its history, ecology, uses, commerce and more. It is created and inspired by a partnership of organizations with a common goal – to deepen the connection of our communities to the river that connects us to each other.
The Big Muddy Speaker Series is a free monthly series of presentations on. There are now three separate series, in Kansas City, Rocheport and St. Charles.
The St. Charles series is held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Big A’s Restaurant in historic downtown St. Charles.
Click here for more information
Reprinted from Missouri River Relief. |
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Upcoming Events... September 13 - 17, 2017 Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois Alton Bringing Alton Expo, Other Events To The Amphitheater........
On Thursday, Alton Mayor Brant Walker and Liberty bank Alton Amphitheater Commission Chairman Robert Stephan announced that the Alton Expo will be returning after a nearly two decade hiatus.
This news was released as part of the announcement of the nearly-full summer schedule for the Alton Amphitheater, which is a short walk from the Alton Marina. The Expo is scheduled for September 13 - 17.
The Alton Expo will be similar to the one from years gone by, including many of the same attractions. A new addition to the Expo will be live local music........
Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com.
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Sept 16 - 18, 2017 Alton Motorboat Club Annual Golf Tournament
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Saturday, September 16, 2017 Polestar Boating Center Mississippi River Car Show
The annual Mississippi River Car Show "Rods on the River" Saturday, September 16th at Polestar Boating Center. A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit Children's Hospital of St. Louis http://mississippirivercarshow.com/
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Sept 16 - 18, 2017 Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Peoria to St. Louis, MO Cruise
Cruise from Peoria, IL to St. Louis, MO. Three-day, two-night trip
Click here for more information |
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September 20 , 2017 Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois Spirit Of Peoria Hosting Murder/Mystery Dinner Cruise........
Murder and mystery will be returning to the Riverbend, when the Spirit of Peoria hosts this year's Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on September 20 and October 11.
The cast of the Alton Little Theater will be presenting the interactive evening of mystery combined with a full buffet dinner. During the cruise, cast members will give attendees clues to solve a murder in Murder on the Mississippi, also known as Jewel of the Night.
The Murder Mystery cruise will leave and return to The Loading Dock in Grafton. Passengers may begin boarding at 6:30 pm, and the cruise will run from 7 pm to 9 pm. Tickets are $55 per person, and seating is limited........
Click here to read more from thetelegraph.com. |
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September 20 & 27 , 2017 Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois Back the Blue River Cruises........
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Sat, September 23 Mississippi Earthtones Festival River Cleanup Alton, IL
Saturday, September 23 at 9 AM - 1 PM
MORE INFO AND SIGNUP LINK SOON!
Reprinted from Facebook.. click here |
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Sat, September 30 Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux My River Home Marina 1st Annual River Riot........
Saturday, September
30 at 12 PM
Reprinted from Facebook.. click here |
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Sat, Sun... September 23 & 24, 2017 Riverside Flea Market
The Loading Dock |
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Save the Date Sept 29 - Oct 1, 2017 Boating St. Louis Fall In-Water Boat Show....
The "Boating St. Louis" Fall In-Water Boat Show will be held again at Grafton Harbor this year on September 29, 30, and October 1, 2017.
Sponsored by Boating St. Louis
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Friday, September 29, 2017 Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau, Missouri Columbus Ship Replicas Coming To Cape Girardeau........
Replicas of the Christopher Columbus ships, the Nina and the Pinta will be stopping at Cape Girardeau's Riverfront Park on Friday, September 29. The sailing museums will be open for tours through Tuesday, October 3rd.
While docked, visitors are encouraged to partake of a walk-aboard, self-guided tour. The ships will be open each day from 9 am to 6 pm.
Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors 60 and up, $6 for students 5 - 16 years old, and kids under 4 are free........
Click here to read this news tidbit from heartlandweekend.com. With Photo and Video.
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Saturday, September 30 & Sunday, October 1, 2017 Longshot Saloon Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reprinted from Facebook
SEPTEMBER 30TH & OCTOBER 1ST - RAT RALLY
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Tuesday...October 3, 2017 National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Neighbor Nights
Tuesday at 5:30 PM - 8 PM
Have you been to NGRREC's facility
recently? Are you curious about the many ways in which the
organization works on the river? Would you like to meet some of
the staff and have the opportunity to ask questions and take a
look around? If so, join NGRREC for its newest offering,
Neighbor Nights @NGRREC. Re-printed from National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Facebook.. click here |
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Saturday, October 7, 2017 My River Home Portage des Sioux, Mo
OCTOBER 7TH - CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY
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Oct 7 - 9, 2017 Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Peoria to St. Louis, MO Cruise
Cruise from Peoria, IL to St. Louis, MO. Three-day, two-night trip
Click here for more information |
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October 7 - 8, 2017 New Madrid, Mo Big Cat Quest National Championship Big Cat Quest National Championship New Madrid, Missouri Mississippi River
Click here for more info on Facebook |
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Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Missouri River Relief Big Muddy Speaker Series Big
A's Restaurant, St. Charles, Mo The Big Muddy Speaker Series brings together Missouri River experts with interested community members to share knowledge and perspective on the Missouri River, its history, ecology, uses, commerce and more. It is created and inspired by a partnership of organizations with a common goal – to deepen the connection of our communities to the river that connects us to each other.
The Big Muddy Speaker Series is a free monthly series of presentations on. There are now three separate series, in Kansas City, Rocheport and St. Charles.
The St. Charles series is held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Big A’s Restaurant in historic downtown St. Charles.
Click here for more information
Reprinted from Missouri River Relief. |
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October 11, 2017 Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois Spirit Of Peoria Hosting Murder/Mystery Dinner Cruise........
Murder and mystery will be returning to the Riverbend, when the Spirit of Peoria hosts this year's Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on September 20 and October 11.
The cast of the Alton Little Theater will be presenting the interactive evening of mystery combined with a full buffet dinner. During the cruise, cast members will give attendees clues to solve a murder in Murder on the Mississippi, also known as Jewel of the Night.
The Murder Mystery cruise will leave and return to The Loading Dock in Grafton. Passengers may begin boarding at 6:30 pm, and the cruise will run from 7 pm to 9 pm. Tickets are $55 per person, and seating is limited........
Click here to read more from thetelegraph.com. |
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Saturday, October 28, 2017 Longshot Saloon Portage des Sioux, Mo Halloween Party
OCTOBER 28TH - HALLOWEEN PARTY
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Sat.. October 28, 2017 Yacht Club of St. Louis Halloween Party
Saturday, October 28 at 8 PM - 12 AM |
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Sat, Sun... October 28 &29, 2017 Riverside Flea Market
The Loading Dock |
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Saturday, November 4, 2017 Illinois River at Grafton Harbor Grafton Towboat Festival....
Grafton Towboat Festival |
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Tuesday...November 7, 2017 National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Neighbor Nights
Tuesday at 5:30 PM - 8 PM
Have you been to NGRREC's facility
recently? Are you curious about the many ways in which the
organization works on the river? Would you like to meet some of
the staff and have the opportunity to ask questions and take a
look around? If so, join NGRREC for its newest offering,
Neighbor Nights @NGRREC. Re-printed from National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Facebook.. click here |
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Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Missouri River Relief Big Muddy Speaker Series Big
A's Restaurant, St. Charles, Mo The Big Muddy Speaker Series brings together Missouri River experts with interested community members to share knowledge and perspective on the Missouri River, its history, ecology, uses, commerce and more. It is created and inspired by a partnership of organizations with a common goal – to deepen the connection of our communities to the river that connects us to each other.
The Big Muddy Speaker Series is a free monthly series of presentations on. There are now three separate series, in Kansas City, Rocheport and St. Charles.
The St. Charles series is held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Big A’s Restaurant in historic downtown St. Charles.
Click here for more information
Reprinted from Missouri River Relief. |
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Tuesday...December 5, 2017 National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Neighbor Nights
Tuesday at 5:30 PM - 8 PM
Have you been to NGRREC's facility
recently? Are you curious about the many ways in which the
organization works on the river? Would you like to meet some of
the staff and have the opportunity to ask questions and take a
look around? If so, join NGRREC for its newest offering,
Neighbor Nights @NGRREC. Re-printed from National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Facebook.. click here |
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Wednesday, December 13, 2017 Missouri River Relief Big Muddy Speaker Series Big
A's Restaurant, St. Charles, Mo The Big Muddy Speaker Series brings together Missouri River experts with interested community members to share knowledge and perspective on the Missouri River, its history, ecology, uses, commerce and more. It is created and inspired by a partnership of organizations with a common goal – to deepen the connection of our communities to the river that connects us to each other.
The Big Muddy Speaker Series is a free monthly series of presentations on. There are now three separate series, in Kansas City, Rocheport and St. Charles.
The St. Charles series is held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Big A’s Restaurant in historic downtown St. Charles.
Click here for more information
Reprinted from Missouri River Relief. |
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February 8-11, 2018 St. Louis Boat & Sportshow
Save the date & cruise on down to the St. Louis Boat & Sportshow, February 8-11, 2018
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