Events in Cherry Valley, IL

Take & Bake: Icelandic Happy Marriage Cake

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Hjónabandssæla - Icelandic Happy Marriage Cake A rustic, popular Icelandic café staple featuring a buttery, crumbly oat crust and a tart rhubarb jam filling. It is simple to make and beloved for its comforting, balanced sweet-and-sour flavor. Registration is required. Registration for this program closes Friday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m. Pickup June 19 to June 27. Priority for this program will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on...

Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group

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Join the discussion of Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell "A killer is stalking the streets of Richmond, Virginia. When the bodies begin to mount, Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta is pulled into a chilling investigation that blends high-stakes forensics with psychological warfare. Armed with cutting-edge science and unflinching resolve, Scarpetta must navigate hostile forces both inside and outside the investigation—because someone isn’t just trying to hide the truth. They’re trying to kill...

Senior Moments

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America’s Blonde Bombshell: Marilyn Monroe When you think of words to describe the iconic Marilyn Monroe, what do you think of? Gorgeous, sex symbol, blonde bombshell, famous, and vibrant are a few of the popular monikers - yet, there are many more words to describe the legendary Monroe and her striking appearance. Her popularity as an actress soared in the 1950's and 1960's until her sudden death. Today, her fame, popularity, and beauty still live on. She is someone who both men and women st...

Pizza, Medicare, & You

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Come and have a slice of pizza as we learn about the changes to Medicare, including: - The changes to the Part D drug plan - How to save money on your Insurance coverage - The differences between Supplements and Advantage plans - How to enroll into Medicare and what you need to know if you plan on working past 65 Presented by Kris Wilcoxen of American Republic Insurance Services, who has been serving clients since 2003.

Muffins & Medicare

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Join us in the morning with a muffin as we learn about the changes to Medicare, including: - The changes to the Part D drug plan - How to save money on your Insurance coverage - The differences between Supplements and Advantage plans - How to enroll into Medicare and what you need to know if you plan on working past 65 Presented by Kris Wilcoxen of American Republic Insurance Services, who has been serving clients since 2003.

Read-y or Not Book Group

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Join the discussion of Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller "Beverly Underwood and her arch enemy, Lula Dean, live in the tiny town of Troy, Georgia, where they were born and raised. Now Beverly is on the school board, and Lula has become a local celebrity by embarking on mission to rid the public libraries of all inappropriate books—none of which she’s actually read. To replace the “pornographic” books she’s challenged at the local public library, Lula starts her own...

Read-y or Not Book Group

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Join the discussion of Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller "Beverly Underwood and her arch enemy, Lula Dean, live in the tiny town of Troy, Georgia, where they were born and raised. Now Beverly is on the school board, and Lula has become a local celebrity by embarking on mission to rid the public libraries of all inappropriate books—none of which she’s actually read. To replace the “pornographic” books she’s challenged at the local public library, Lula starts her own...

Idea Zone 101: Sew a Wrist Strap Lanyard

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Keep track fo your keys and other small items by sewing a useful strap for your wrist. All experience levels welcome. All supplies are provided. Seats are limited Completion of this program or showing proficiency allows use of sewing machines during open hours

Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group

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Join the discussion of Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke "When it comes to law and order, East Texas plays by its own rules--a fact that Darren Mathews, a black Texas Ranger, knows all too well. Deeply ambivalent about growing up black in the lone star state, he was the first in his family to get as far away from Texas as he could. Until duty called him home. When his allegiance to his roots puts his job in jeopardy, he travels up Highway 59 to the small town of Lark, where two murders--a bl...

Book Sale

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Idea Zone 101: Sew a Wrist Strap Lanyard

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Keep track fo your keys and other small items by sewing a useful strap for your wrist. All experience levels welcome. All supplies are provided. Seats are limited Completion of this program or showing proficiency allows use of sewing machines during open hours

Senior Moments

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Thinking about moving? Regardless of your circumstances, making a move is a major lifestyle change that includes a myriad of decisions and actions along the way. Not only is this hard on yourself but can be stressful for your loved ones who are assisting in the process. Helping Seniors Move assists seniors and their families plan, coordinate, and organize details of their move that help for a successful transition to their new home. If you are planning to downsize to a smaller home in the loc...

Idea Zone 101: Sew a Wrist Strap Lanyard

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Keep track fo your keys and other small items by sewing a useful strap for your wrist. All experience levels welcome. All supplies are provided. Seats are limited Completion of this program or showing proficiency allows use of sewing machines during open hours

Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group

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Join the discussion of Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess "When thirty-four-year-old Cath loses her mostly absentee mother, she is ambivalent. With days of quiet, unassuming routine in Buffalo, New York, Cath consciously avoids the impulsive, thrill-seeking lifestyle that her mother once led. But when she’s forced to go through her mother’s things one afternoon, Cath is perplexed to find tickets for an upcoming “murder week” in England’s Peak. A whole town has come together to stage a fak...

Idea Zone 101: Sew a Wrist Strap Lanyard

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Keep track fo your keys and other small items by sewing a useful strap for your wrist. All experience levels welcome. All supplies are provided. Seats are limited Completion of this program or showing proficiency allows use of sewing machines during open hours

Pizza, Medicare, & You

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Come and have a slice of pizza as we learn about the changes to Medicare, including: - The changes to the Part D drug plan - How to save money on your Insurance coverage - The differences between Supplements and Advantage plans - How to enroll into Medicare and what you need to know if you plan on working past 65 Presented by Kris Wilcoxen of American Republic Insurance Services, who has been serving clients since 2003.

Muffins & Medicare

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Join us in the morning with a muffin as we learn about the changes to Medicare, including: - The changes to the Part D drug plan - How to save money on your Insurance coverage - The differences between Supplements and Advantage plans - How to enroll into Medicare and what you need to know if you plan on working past 65 Presented by Kris Wilcoxen of American Republic Insurance Services, who has been serving clients since 2003.