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SUMMARY:Allerton Kids Club: Little Monsters
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 7+; signed participant waiver required. \nCreate your own personal therapy monster through various artistic mediums at Allerton Kids Club: Little Monsters on Monday\, February 15 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.  \nThis fun and stress free workshop led by Orrin Taylor\, brings to life an imaginary friend who not only can assist in therapeutic means but aid breaking creative blocks and promote a playful outlook on life and creating art. \n$50/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 1 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Bring a sack lunch and refillable water bottle.  An afternoon snack will be provided.  Please note that part of the day will be spent outside\, weather permitting\, please dress accordingly. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nOrrin Taylor is a self-taught outsider artist from central Illinois. Working primarily in painting and illustration\, most of his artwork is based on dreams and random mental spasms. He currently resides on a farm in the middle of nowhere with his wife and two dogs.
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LOCATION:Greenhouse Auditorium\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
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SUMMARY:American Mahjong for Beginners (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+ \nAre you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays\, February 15 and 22 from 1-4 p.m. in the Solarium. \nLed by Bianca Green\, the first class will cover the basics. You’ll meet the tiles\, game setup\, the Charleston — along with how to read the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card and begin building hands. \nThe second class is designed to provide additional instruction that will help you better understand how to set up the game\, work through the Charleston\, decipher the NMJL scorecard\, and begin to learn and incorporate game strategies and defense. \n$90/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*It is recommended that students purchase the 2026 National Mah Jongg League Card ($14-15)\, but it is not required. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nNatalie Bush learned to play Mahjong earlier this year and began teaching private lessons this summer. She teaches the American style game according to the National Mah Jongg League (NMLJ) rules. Natalie has experience teaching fitness\, dog training\, government fiscal systems and operations\, and human resources employee benefits.  She is always learning and regularly steps into a new hobby\, activity\, or adventure with Mahjong becoming her most recent passion.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/american-mahjong-for-beginners-afternoon/2027-02-15/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
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SUMMARY:American Mahjong for Beginners (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+  \nAre you interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Join other newbies at American Mahjong for Beginners on Mondays\, February 15 and 22 from 6-9  p.m. in the Solarium.  \nLed by Bianca Green\, the first class will cover the basics. You’ll meet the tiles\, game setup\, the Charleston — along with how to read the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card and begin building hands. \nThe second class is designed to provide additional instruction that will help you better understand how to set up the game\, work through the Charleston\, decipher the NMJL scorecard\, and begin to learn and incorporate game strategies and defense. \n$90/person*. Register here. Registration closes February 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*It is recommended that students purchase the 2026 National Mah Jongg League Card ($14-15)\, but it is not required. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nBianca has recently become quite proficient in American Mahjong and is enjoying sharing her love of the game with others. Her “day job” involves serving as General Counsel for the State Universities Retirement System where she has worked for the past 11 years. Prior to that she was a partner (trial attorney) at the Champaign law firm of Thomas Mamer & Haughey\, LLP. Bianca also serves on the Board of Trustees of Parkland College. She has been married to my husband\, Jim Green (also an attorney) for 28 years and they have two fabulous grown daughters (Maris and Stella) who live and work in Los Angeles and in Columbus\, Ohio\, respectively. Bianca grew up in St. Joseph and have lived in Champaign for 32 years
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LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
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