McLean County Calendar of Events

Chronicle Media Staff

The Twin City Amateuwr Astronomers will be viewing Saturn at the Sugar Grove Nature Center on June 24. (Photo courtesy of Twin City Astronomers)

JUNE 22

 

Learn About Essential Oils

Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington

$10

Learn how to use these natural alternatives to help your body’s systems work more effectively. For more information, call (309) 661-5151.

 

JUNE 22-25

 

Christian Story Telling Conference

Calvary Baptist Church, 1017 N. School St, Normal

7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

$135

Story tellers of all levels will learn techniques to improve their skills. For more information, call (309) 452-4479.

 

JUNE 23

 

Bible Telling Radio Show

Friday, 6:45-9 p.m.

Calvary Baptist Church, 1017 N. School St., Normal

Free

Stories, music and skits for the whole family. For more information, call (309) 452-4479.

 

JUNE 23-24

 

Relay for Life of McLean County

4:00 p.m. Friday to 3:30 p.m. Saturday

Normal Community High School, 3900 E. Raab Road

Free

Overnight fundraising event that brings community together. Teams keep one member on the track at all times and collects donations for food, goods, games and activities. For more information, call (419) 789-1021.

 

JUNE 24

 

Basic Life Support Class

Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington St., Bloomington

$50

Class designed for health care professionals with certification awarded to those who complete the course. Pre-registration and payment is required 48 hours in advance of class. For more information, call (309) 661-5151.

 

Comedy of Errors Green Show

Saturday, 10-10:45 a.m.

Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.

Free

Illinois Shakespeare Festival presents their three-woman green show at the library. The activity is best for children ages 8 and up, teens, and adults. For more information, call (309) 454-4668.

 

Twin City Amateur Astronomers View Saturn

Saturday, 9-11 p.m.

Sugar Grove Nature Center, 4532 N. 725 East Road, McLean

Free

A 20- to 30-minute presentation on the featured topic will be followed by a sky tour using a laser pointer and telescope observing. Event will be cancelled for bad weather. For more information, call (309) 874-2174.

 

JUNE 25

 

Biscuits and Gravy Perform at the Vineyard

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rte. 9

$5

Bring your own seating. Reserved deck seating costs an additional $5. To make reservations, call (309) 359-9463.

 

JUNE 27

 

Craft Supply Swap at the Library

Tuesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.

Free

Have craft supplies you thought you would use but never did? Here’s your chance to trade it for some other supplies. Take one – leave one, but no craft supply dumping and no books, DVDs, how-to’s. For more information, call (309) 454-4668.

 

Staycation Idea: McLean County Barn Quilt Heritage Trail

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

University of Illinois Extension Local Food Systems and Small Farms Program Coordinator Reid Young will be at the library to talk about McLean County’s Barn Quilt Heritage Trail. 48 barns bear quilt blocks, each with a unique story. For reservations, call (309) 467-2922.

 

JUNE 28

 

Creating Soil: Meet Amazing Composters

Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.

Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.

Free

Ecology Action Center will present a story and activity about composters at the library. This activity is best for school-age children and their families. For more information, call (309) 452-1757.

–McLean County Calendar of Events–