Heart of helping others focus on upcoming events

With Valentine’s Day around the corner it makes perfect sense that upcoming events would be geared toward helping others in the Rockton community and beyond.
Macktown Lion’s Club invites the public to a “Painting with Macktown” event at Inspired Life Art Studio on Rockton’s Main Street. Show your artistic side on Thursday evening, Feb.9 beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy wine, beer or other beverages plus finger foods. The cost to take part in this unique event is $40 per person with all proceeds going back to Rockton and surrounding communities as Macktown Lion’s extend a helping hand to others on a regular basis. Meet the people in the club all while painting two love birds. Register at http://www.inspiredartstudio.com/store/p69Macktown_LionsFundrasier%2C_2F9html.
Speaking of Inspired Life Art Studio this original Rockton business is having a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, Feb.11 from 3 to 8 p.m. See live painting demonstrations, visit with the owner who is also an artist, and learn about future workshops, classes and camps. While on site register for one “Do it yourself” painting where you create a mini masterpicece during the Grand Opening at fifty percent off a regular price. This averages out to only $9 per canvas! Stop in to welcome Inspired Life Art Studio to the Rockton community!
Erica Smith and the Rockton Sanctuary Spa welcome all men to a special evening. Men can join the fun on Friday, Feb. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. Relax while enjoying a sampling of spa services, and consultations. Appetizers and beer samples add to the overall environment. A sports trivia challenge, gift bags, and a chance to find that perfect gift for your loved one through gift ideas and promotions add into the mix.
Any donation to the American Heart Association enters guests into a drawing for a chance to win an NFL jersey. Another way to show love and caring of others is to bring in non-perishable food items for the Old Stone Church which allows extra entries toward more giveaways!
With the entire buzz about Valentine’s Day now seems the perfect time to order roses. Members of the Rockton Lion’s Club and the Boy Scouts of Troop 619 are selling roses at $18 a dozen. Roses will be delivered directly to those named on the order on April 8. All profits go toward two Scholarships awarded by the Rockton Lion’s Club!
Roses may also be ordered online and are provided by Event Floral, 8181 Starwood Dr., and Loves Park. Call (815) 885-3900. If purchased online via credit card or PayPal ads a $.75 per dozen fees will be added. All details pertaining to Rose Day orders are listed on the Rockton Lion’s Club website.
Young aspiring dancers in grades Kindergarten through eighth grade have a unique opportunity to be part of an I Love the Indianette’s Dance clinic on Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. until noon at Miss Andreas Dance Factory in the Cannell Corner location.
The cost of the clinic is $25 payable to Varsity Dance. Participants are asked to bring a small snack, and plenty of water to drink. Dress in comfortable pants, shorts and shirts, and with dance or tennis shoes. Make sure hair is pulled back and that no jewelry is worn. The Hononegah High School Varsity India-nette’s are the day’s hosts.
The routine that is taught and learned that day will be performed at half time of the Feb. 17 Varsity Boys Basketball game. All dance clinic participants are invited to perform with the dance team to show what was learned. Dancers who attended the January clinic are welcome to come to the clinic to refresh your memory on the routine at no extra cost!
Just let instructors know when you arrive that you were at the original one! New kids are encouraged to take part in the new clinic! If you have any further questions please contact Varsity Coach, Kim Cabot at [email protected].
Avid readers may choose to take part in one of Talcott Library’s monthly book clubs. Join the action on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. where a Romance Novel will be featured. A second option is to read a book about President Washington on Monday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m.
Area singles have a unique opportunity to meet other single people. Prince of Peace Churches Fun Onez has opened doors to connection. On Sunday, Feb. 5 a game day involves playing cards or board games from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Call Daphne McNames at (815) 619-2056 for more details!
Naomi Circle of Prince of Peace Church is reaching out to school children in the Riverview and Rockton Grade Schools. They are collecting scarves, mittens and new socks until Feb. 12 to help keep young ones warmer throughout the winter season.