Friday evening Crossroads Cultural Connections will present the Celtic folk band Dallahan at the Bishop Hill Commons 309 N. Bishop Hill St. There will be a social hour and potluck from 6-7 p.m. with the concert starting at 7 p.m. Hailing from Scotland, this talented group of men bring their unique sound back to the US after a 10-year hiatus.

On Saturday and Sunday Kewanee High School will present the musical comedy “Once Upon A Mattress” by Mary Rodgers. Based on the fairy tale of the Princess and the Pea the play revolves around the comedic efforts of Princess Winnefred the Woebegone proving her meddle and worth to win the hand of Prince Dauntless.

The KHS Theater Department is one of the most talented in the state which is evident in their plays and performances. Tickets are just $5 a person. Go spend a couple hours in the company of good music, laughs and at the same time support a hometown school and kids.

Friday, Jan. 16

KHS Boys basketball at Mendota – 7 p.m.
WHS Boys basketball at Ridgewood – 7 p.m.
GHS Boys basketball vs Biggsville West Central – 7:30 p.m. at Galva
Crossroads Cultural Connections presents Dallahan at Bishop Hill commons 309 N. Bishop Hill St. 6 – 7 p.m. potluck with 7 p.m. performance

Saturday, Jan. 17

KHS Musical “Once Upon a Mattress” 7 p.m. KHS Petersen Auditorium
GHS Boys basketball at Bushnell – Prairie City 6 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 18

KHS Musical “Once Upon a Mattress” 2 p.m. KHS Petersen Auditorium
Bingo at St. Peter’s Evangelical Church 119 S. Grove St 2-4 p.m.

Looking ahead to next week:

Monday, Jan. 19

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration for Kids 10 a.m. to noon in Community Room at KPL
KPL Page Turners Book Club for Adults January book “The Love of my Life” by Rose Walsh 2-3 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. in Community Room
No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Central Jr. High Boys basketball 7th Grade – IESA Regionals – TBD
KHS bowling at Sterling MLK Invite – 9 a.m. at Blackhawk Lanes

Tuesday, Jan. 20

KPL Kids Story Time on Facebook 10:15 – 11 a.m.
KPL Preschool Story Time Ages 0-5 Children’s Room 11:15 a.m. to Noon
Chapter Chasers Ages Third grade through Fifth 4:30 – 5 p.m. Children’s Room
KPLD Board Meeting 4 -5 p.m. Community Room – Open to the public
Central Jr. High Boys basketball 7th Grade – IESA Regionals – TBD
Central Jr. High volleyball w/Orion – 5:30 p.m.
KHS bowling at St. Bede – 4 p.m. at Ill. Valley Super Bowl
KHS Sophomore & Varsity Boys basketball w/Galesburg – 5:30 p.m.
KHS Varsity Girls basketball at Amboy – 6 p.m.
Neponset Girls basketball w/Princeton Christian Academy – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 21

Henry County Senior Citizens Baked Potato Fundraiser 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
KPL Magic Snowflake Painting Craft 2 – 6 p.m. Children’s Room
Central Jr. High Boys basketball 7th Grade – IESA Regionals – TBD
Central wrestling w/Ottawa Shepherd, Sandwich – 4:30 p.m.
Central Jr. High volleyball w/Monmouth-Roseville – 5:30 p.m.
KHS bowling – TRAC Conference bowling Meet at Ladd Lanes – 12:30 p.m.
KHS Freshman Boys basketball w/St. Bede – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 22

KPL Preschool Story Time 11:15 – Noon Community Room
KPL Magic Snowflake Painting Craft 2 – 6 p.m. Children’s Room
Central Jr. High Boys basketball 7th Grade – IESA Regionals – TBD
Central Jr. High volleyball at Visitation – 4:30 p.m.
KHS wrestling at Orion – 5:30 p.m.
KHS Varsity Girls basketball w/Princeton – 6 p.m.
Neponset Girls basketball w/Ladd – 5 p.m.