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February 2019
For the Birds!
Take care of our backyard friends during Bird Feeder Month. Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »March 2019
Paper Pinwheels!
As fun to make as it is to watch spin in the wind! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Let it Grow!
Paint a can, plant the seed and let it grow! Plant a Flower day is on the 12th and March is Tin Can Month! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Farm to Fork Tasting Event!
MENU: Bacon Jam (Kempton) Chicken Salad (Paxton) Spence Farm Crackers (Fairbury) Deviled Eggs (Saunemin) Honey (Chestnut) Mini - Cinnamon Rolls (Fairbury) Fresh Salad Mix (Strawn) Cheesy Italian Sausage Bake (Fairbury) Yellow Cornmeal Polenta (Fairbury) Green beans with bacon & onions (Bacon - Fairbury) Garlic Bread (Garlic - Fairbury) Creme Brulee (Fairbury) Fudge (Gilman) Fine Chocolates (Bloomington)
Find out more »National Bubble Week!
Celebrate Spring with a cheerful masterpiece made with paint bubbles! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »In Like a Lamb!
March comes in like a lion and out like this little fuzzy lamb! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »April 2019
Funny Bunny!
Make some-bunny special with this hoppy rabbit! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Easter Baskets!
A tisket, a tasket let’s make an Easter Basket! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Spring Fun Day!
The Central Illinois Connection Center in Chatsworth is hosting a Spring FUN DAY for children, connecting them to babies! Cindy & Kelly Kinate, with Healthy Harvest Farm of Fairbury, have offered to bring some baby animals to the Center to allow our youth to experience the sweetness of new life. They plan to bring baby lambs, baby chicks, and bunnies! Come and enjoy! There will be activities for children, bluebird information will be available, bluebird houses (for sale!), and fun…
Find out more »Eggcellent Easter Eggs!
Decorate eggs with paint, markers, cute decals, or make your egg a hatched chick! Easter is April 21st. Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Snappy Dragonfly!
Celebrate Earth Day this week catching bugs with this Snappy Dragonfly! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Celebrate Area Nature and History
Blooms are bursting, birds are singing, and the grass is growing green - Central Illinois comes to life and it’s time for a celebration! Celebrate Area Nature and History on Saturday, April 27th! Join this fun and informative celebration, as we travel through Chenoa, Fairbury, Forrest, and Chatsworth. Interesting presentations in each town! Come and go as you please. Attend & enjoy as many (or few) presentations as you want. Most locations are open from 9am to 3pm. · …
Find out more »Blue Bird Nest!
Celebrate Blue Bird Festival with a nest of baby birds! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »May 2019
A Card for Mom!
Add special note for Mom inside an upcycled calendar envelope! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Lady Bugs Rock!
These Lady Bugs will be right at home in your rock garden! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Paper Poppies!
A keepsake of remembrance for Memorial Day. Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »June 2019
Green Leaves of Summer!
Bring the outdoors - indoors with leaf rubbings! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Mini Monogram for Dad!
Paint Dad’s initial on a Mini Canvas for Father's Day! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Something’s Fishy!
Vacation time - these Seashell Fish will make you feel like you are on the beach! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Celebrate Chatsworth!
Saturday, June 29th - 10am-3pm 404 E Locust St - Chatsworth, IL Punch & Pastries - 10:30-11:30 am Join us at the Central Illinois Connection Center for an event celebrating Chatsworth, Illinois! Learn about all Chatsworth has to offer from its history, attractions, shops, food establishments, & more! Come be some of the first to know about future plans of the Connection Center! * This event is hosted by youth enrolled in the Summer Student Entrepreneurship Class held at the…
Find out more »July 2019
Picnic Ants!
July is National Picnic Month, and all picnic’s have ants! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Pom Pom Ice Cream Cones!
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with cones that look good enough to eat! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Summer Blooms!
Colorful flowers from egg cartons can take the summer heat! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »August 2019
Play Dough Time!
What can you make with Play Dough? Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Fork Art!
Put down the brush and pick up a fork! Painting fun with forks. Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Sunflower Mosaic!
Keep summer all year with a Sunflower seed mosaic. Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »September 2019
Happy Birthday to the Connection Center!
The Central Illinois Connection Center is 1 year old, join the celebration, decorate a cookie. and have fun! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »What’s in your Pocket?
Store Back to School supplies, a To-do list and more with this handy magnet pocket. Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Dog Days of Summer!
Shell puppies for the last week summer! The first day of Autumn is Sept. 23rd Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Fun Week!
Celebrate Autumn and explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Barn Wood Stencil!
Make your own rustic decorative art. Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Family Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »October 2019
Fall Fun Sponge Art!
Red, yellow, and orange sponge leaves. Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Popcorn Month!
Make a gift of Illinois' Official Snack to share with a friend. Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Pumpkin Painting at the Center!
Paint a mini pumpkin! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Halloween Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »November 2019
A Tin Can Scarecrow!
A Tin Can Scarecrow with a flippy floppy hat. Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Connection Center Rocks!
Paint kindness rocks and share what you are thankful for. Bring your friends and ideas - we have the rocks and paint! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Thanksgiving Blessing in a Jar!
Say Thanks with a wonderful and delicious treat gift for the holidays. Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Turkey Day Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Monday - Wednesday 10a-3p
Find out more »Happy Thanksgiving from the Connection Center
Have a Happy Thanksgiving! We will be closed for the holiday.
Find out more »December 2019
Pretty Poinsettias!
Add some colorful cheer with the Christmas flower. Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Sparkling Snowmen!
Light up the Holidays with tea light snowman. Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Holiday Gift Bags!
Repurpose greeting cards for wonderful gift bags! Monday - Saturday 10a-3p Fun Hour - Wednesday 4p-5p
Find out more »Merry Christmas from Central Illinois Connection Center
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to your family from ours! We are closed this week.
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January 2020
Sparkle Snowflakes
Leave the cold outside and bring the sparkle inside! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Phunny Penguins
These penguins are't marching…they are skiing! Penguin awareness day is January 20th Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »January Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »February 2020
Barn Quilts!
Follow a pattern or design your own mini Barn Quilt. Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Valentine Bookmarks!
Make your own Valentines into a bookmark. Clip, cut, use stickers, trim with ribbons! Have fun! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Friendship Rocks!
Let your friends know how special they are with a painted rock. This month is International Friendship Month. Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Fun Snow Globes
Let it Snow, Let it Snow! Come and make a fun Snow Globe to take home with you! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »March 2020
Warm Tea Lights!
It's still winter! Come in where it is warm. Enjoy making a decorative tea light. Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Let it Grow!
Decorate a can, plant the seed and let it grow! Plant a Flower day is on the 12th and March is Tin Can Month! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »St. Patrick’s Day Fun!
Come to the Center & enjoy St. Patrick's Day (Week!) with a Shamrocks and Rainbows! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »March Fun Week! – Center Closed Temporarily :(
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Create Your Own Springtime!
Come and create your own "spring time" craft! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »April 2020
Fork Art!
Put down the brush and pick up a fork! Painting fun with forks. Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Snappy Dragonfly!
Celebrate Earth Day this week catching bugs with this Snappy Dragonfly! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »A Card for Mom!
Add special note for Mom inside an upcycled calendar envelope! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »April Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »May 2020
Blue Bird Nest!
Celebrate Blue Bird Festival with a nest of baby birds! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Lady Bugs Rock!
These Lady Bugs will be right at home in your rock garden! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »May Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »June 2020
Green Leaves of Summer!
Bring the outdoors indoors with leaf rubbings! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Mini Monogram for Dad!
Paint Dad's initial on a Mini Canvas for Father's Day! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Something’s Fishy!
Vacation time €“ these Seashell Fish will make you feel like you are on the beach! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »June Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Patriotic Pinwheels!
Show your Red, White, and Blue for the 4th of July! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »July 2020
Picnic Ants!
July is National Picnic Month, and all picnic's have ants! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Pom Pom Ice Cream Cones!
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with cones that look good enough to eat! Monday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Summer Blooms!
Colorful flowers from egg cartons can take the summer heat! Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »July Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »August 2020
Love Local To-Go!
Finally, the Love Local Event has been scheduled. Due to COVID-19, our Love Local "To-Go" Event will be a "Drive-By Event" outside the Walton Centre. Your Love Local "To-Go" Bag will be handed to you as you stay inside your vehicle (while supplies last). We will also have some local organizations, businesses, and kids activity tables set up on the sidewalk. Leaving your vehicle is entirely up to you and is not necessary if you do not feel comfortable. Social distancing…
Find out more »Fork Art!
Put down the brush and pick up a fork! Painting fun with forks. Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Sunflower Mosaic!
Keep summer all year with a Sunflower seed mosaic. Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »August Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »September 2020
Happy Birthday to the Connection Center!
The Central Illinois Connection Center is 2 years old, join the celebration, decorate a cookie. and have fun! Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »What’s in your Pocket?
Store Back to School supplies, a To-do list and more with this handy magnet pocket. Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Dog Days of Summer!
Shell puppies for the last week summer! The first day of Autumn is Sept. 23rd. Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »September Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »October 2020
Popcorn Month!
Make a gift of Illinois' Official Snack to share with a friend. Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Halloween Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »November 2020
A Tin Can Scarecrow!
A Tin Can Scarecrow with a flippy floppy hat. Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Connection Center Rocks!
Paint kindness rocks and share what you are thankful for. Bring your friends and ideas. We have the rocks and paint! Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Turkey Day Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »December 2020
Fork Art!
Put down the brush and pick up a fork! Painting fun with forks. Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Cookie in a Jar!
Cookie mix in a mason jar is fun to make and makes a delicious gift! Plus, we will have some baked up to taste. Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »Let’s Build a Snowman!
These cute snowmen are fun and festive! Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
Find out more »December Fun Week!
Explore the Center, paint, read, make a craft and have fun! Wednesday – Saturday 10a-3p
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