Fri. 2/18 – Physics Family Science Night, Elgin Public Museum, Elgin, 6-8 PM; Fee: $2 per person, no registration required.

Sat. 2/19 – Opening of new exhibit at Burpee Museum in Rockford IL – Giants! African Dinosaurs.

Sat. 2/19 – Rock & Mineral Identification, Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, Elmhurst, 8 yrs to adult, 10:30 am and 1:00 pm. Reservations required: (630) 833-1616.

Sat. 2/19 – Paleontology Study Group Meeting. 7:30 p.m. College  of Dupage, Building K, Rm 131. Part II: Tom Williams and John Catalano will speak about The Lower Permian.