McLean County Events
Chronicle Media Staff — March 28, 2017
MARCH 30
Frog Watch Training at the Zoo
Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Miller Park Zoo, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington
Free
A training course on the identification of frogs and toads and the method for reporting data will be held at the Zoo. For more information, call (309) 434-2250.
MARCH 31
Hands All Around Quilt Guild Show
Friday, all day
Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center, 1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington
$5
The theme for this year’s show is, “Look What We’ve Learned.” For more information, call (309) 827-2308.
APRIL 1
Space Jam: A Wacky April Fool Space Mission
Saturday, 6-8:30 p.m.
Heartland Community College, ACEC RM 1200, 1500 W. Raab Road, Normal
$20 per person
Adults will have fun getting ready for a space flight. For more information, call (309) 268-8160.
APRIL 1-2
Normal Public Library Book Sale
Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m.
206 W. College Ave.
Free
Don’t miss the annual used book sale. For more information, call (309) 452-1757.
APRIL 2
Choose to Shine Down Syndrome Fashion Show
Sunday, 1 p.m.
Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center, Normal
$15; children under 12 free
Individuals with Down syndrome will model fashions on a runway. Event benefits Central Illinois Down Syndrome Organization. For more information, call (309) 438-8838.
Circle for St. Jude
Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free
People 15 and older join in making hats for children of St. Jude who are undergoing chemotherapy. Bring your own knitting needles. All else supplied. For more information, call (309) 433-3495.
APRIL 3
Class Helps Kids Adjust to New Sibling
Monday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Advocate BroMenn, 1304 Franklin Ave., Normal
$15
Children will learn what to expect with the arrival of a new baby brother or sister. The class is appropriate for children aged 5-11. For more information, call (309) 268-2248.
APRIL 4
Inspirations: Chronic Lung Disease Support Group
Tuesday, 1-2:30 p.m.
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington
Free
Learn new ways to cope with chronic lung disease while getting the support of others in similar situations. For more information, call (309) 661-5151.
Cooking for One or Two
Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m.
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington
$20
Learn how to use Pot Roast to create multiple meals yielding one or two servings. Registration required. For more information, call (309) 661-5151.
APRIL 5
Health Care Provider CPR Class
Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m.
Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center, 1111 Trinity Lane, Bloomington.
$30
The class is appropriate for nursing students, EMT students and other types of health care professionals. Adult, child and infant CPR and AED are taught. For more information, call (309) 268-2248.
Living Well with Heart Failure
Wednesday, 3-4:30 p.m.
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington
Free
The support group will offer the latest information and provide support and hope for those with a heart failure diagnosis. For more information, call (309) 661-5151.