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Activities Feb. 20-28
By Virginia Ekstrand
Feb. 19, 2026 1:30 pm
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Feb. 21: Legislative Forum
9 a.m. Senator Lofgren will be present at the Legislative Forum sponsored by the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce. Union Block 111 W. Monroe St., 3rd Floor. Senator Lofgren is the state senator represented District 48 which includes the majority of Henry County.
Feb. 21: Preserve Oakland Mills “Save the Bridge” Fundraiser
7 p.m. Preserve Oakland Mills is holding a “Save the Bridge” event at the Moose Lodge, 108 N Saunders Ave, in Mt. Pleasant. Join in pizza & puzzles with all proceeds go toward improvements at Oakland Mills!
Feb. 22: Swedesburg Lutheran Church Organ Concert
3 p.m. Swedesburg Lutheran Church invites you to their Organ Concert featuring organist Grant Lenz. Grant has a deep commitment to music and a passion for supporting vibrant, prayerful worship. The concert is free and open to the public with any free will donation going toward the organ fund. Enjoy an afternoon of organ music at Swedesburg Lutheran, 1897 140th Street in Mt. Pleasant!
DATES TO SAVE
Mar. 7: New London Performing Aarts presents “Little Shop of Horrors
2 p.m. Get ready for a hilariously twisted night of music, mayhem, and monstrous fun! Little Shop of Horrors is a fast-paced, feel-good musical packed with catchy songs, unforgettable characters, and a plant with a BIG personality. Follow Seymour, a lovable underdog, as he discovers a mysterious plant that promises fame, fortune … and a whole lot of trouble.
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