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    Parenting With Purpose: Chaos to Calm, Conflict to Connection

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    Are you tired of daily power struggles, endless negotiations and feeling like you’re always the “bad person”? Imagine a home where your child listens the first time, takes responsibility for their actions and grows into a confident, independent thinker, all while strengthening your bond. Parenting doesn’t have to be exhausting; let us show you how…

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    Community Conversation, Connection and FREE TACOS!

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    For those of us in the nonprofit world, these continue to be uncertain and stressful times. Rapid changes and challenges around resources and policies can lead to burnout, losses and fear. We see you, and we are grateful for you. Anyone who works or volunteers at a nonprofit organization is invited to this informal gathering…

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    13th Annual American Legion Craft Show

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    Carey Hegge

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    13th Annual Craft Show featuring local crafters and vendors.  All vendor spots are full and no more applications are being accepted.

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    Garland Days in West Salem

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    Event Schedule & Activities

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    Flags of Honor

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    In solemn remembrance of 9/11 and tohonor all who have served our nation and local communities, we will host theFlags of Honor display. This display of flags in Village Park stands as apowerful tribute to our military heroes, veterans, and first responders. Pleasetake time to walk through the display, reflect, or volunteer to help during…

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    Winter Hymn Sing: A Light in the Night

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    Sponsored by the family of Richard W. “Dick” Schroeder in his memory. Our beloved Winter Hymn Sing, “A Light in the Night,” returns with music celebrating the many ways light shines through holiday traditions. From familiar carols to new musical discoveries, we’ll explore how light has become a symbol of hope, celebration, and community across…

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    Fall Concert: Footprints

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    Sponsored by the Williams Family in celebration of the 100th Birthday of Ruth Williams. “Footprints” opens the season with music of various indigenous cultures from North America, the Cardenche tradition from Mexico, and Bulgarian and Estonian folk traditions and highlights the enduring relationship between humanity, our ancestors, and the earth. The first half culminates in…

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    Fall Concert: Footprints

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    Sponsored by Altra Financial Advisors. “Footprints” opens the season with music of various indigenous cultures from North America, the Cardenche tradition from Mexico, and Bulgarian and Estonian folk traditions and highlights the enduring relationship between humanity, our ancestors, and the earth. The first half culminates in Estonian composer Veljo Tormis’s “Curse Upon Iron,” a powerful…

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    Crafty Capers Fall and Holiday Craft Show

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    Make our craft show part of your Octoberfest weekend. Join us in the air conditioned basement rooms at Stoney Creek Inn. Follow direction signs. We have nine crafters who upcycle and create new and affordable items for gifts or for your very own self. . There is something for everyone. Home decor, hand knitted one…

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    Prairie Stargazing Walk

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    Carey Hegge

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    On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the public is invited to experience anevening of stargazing and nature exploration at Mississippi Valley Conservancy’s TunnelvilleCliffs nature preserve in Vernon County. Beginning at 7 p.m., participants will venture into thedarkness to explore the autumn night sky, learning how to spot planets, stars and distant galaxieswith just binoculars or the…