Mental Health First Aid Course Offered at Advocate Eureka Hospital will be holding a Mental Health First Aid Course on Wednesday, Jan. 11. For more information, call (800) 323-8622. (Photo courtesy of Advocate Health Care)

JAN. 6

Diesel’s Mascot Party Night

Bloomington Thunder vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints

Friday, 7- 9:30 p.m.

U.S. Cellular Coliseum

101 S. Madison St., Bloomington

Mascots from all around Bloomington-Normal and the surrounding area will be on hand to take part in various activities and competitions. For more information, (309) 434-2980.

JAN.  9-11

Eureka Public Library Closed

Monday through Wednesday

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

The Library will be closed for the delivery and initial installation of the passenger elevator. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

JAN.  9-FEB. 25

Adult Winter Reading Program at the Library

January 9-Feb. 25

Illinois District Public Library, 208 E. Partridge St., Metamora

Free

The library and its 6 branches are offering a winter reading program for adults. Grand prize drawing will be held on February 27th. For more information, call (309) 367-4594.

JAN.  10

Starting a Small Business in Illinois Workshop

Tuesday, 3-6 p.m.

Peoria NEXT Innovation Ctr., 801 W. Main St.

Free

A workshop for individuals wanting to start a small business. Learn about how to get your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business plans, and taxes. For more information, (309) 677-2992.

Engineering Challenge: Ozobots

Tuesday, 5-6 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$12

Youth from 7-13 will learn about Ozobots, small, color-sensing robots in the workshop. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

JAN.  11

Baby Talk at the Library

Wednesday, 9 a.m.

Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk

Free

Children aged 0-3 are welcome to visit the library with their caregivers for a program designed to encourage reading readiness. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

Mental Health First Aid Course Offered at Advocate Eureka

Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

101 S. Major St., Eureka

$15

Participants will learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The program covers such topics as the warning signs of depression and suicidal behaviors, dealing with trauma and psychosis.  For more information or to register, call (800) 323-8622.

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