The McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington will hold programs this week in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. (Photo courtesy of McLean County Museum)

FEB.  8

Uptown Covered in Chocolate
Thursday, 4-7 p.m.
11 Uptown Circle, Normal
Free

Participating retailers will be offering complimentary sips, snacks and sales. For more information, call (309) 454-9557.

Lunch and Learn: Abraham Lincoln and the Republican Party
Thursday, 12:10-12:40 p.m.
McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main, Bloomington
Free

Bill Kemp will explain Lincoln’s importance in founding the Republican Party. For more information, (309) 827-0428.

Robert Bray Presents ‘Lincoln at Age 15’
Thursday, 12:10-12:40 p.m.
McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main, Bloomington
Free

Bray will explain the importance of two documents in the development of Abraham Lincoln. For more information, call (309) 827-0428.

FEB.  9

Apple Tree Pruning Class
Friday, 1-3 p.m.
Partridge Point Orchard, 807 Partridge Point Rd., Metamora
$10

Shirley Blackburn, Nursery Manager and owner of Partridge Point Orchard and a Master Gardener, will explain all you need to know about keeping your apple trees producing. For more information, call (309) 467-3789.

Here Come the Mummies
Friday, 8-11 p.m.
The Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington
$25

‘Here Come the Mummies’ is an eight-piece funk-rock band of 5,000-year-old Egyptian Mummies with a one-track mind. For more information, call (309) 820-0352.

FEB.  9-10

Book Adventures: Happy Valentine’s Day
Friday & Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free

Young people aged 3-7 with a grown-up will hear stories and participate in crafts and activities associated with the holiday. For more information, call (309) 454-4668.

FEB.  9-14

Heartland Theatre Company: For the Loyal
Fri.-Sun., 7:30 p.m.
1110 Douglas St., One Normal Plaza, Normal
$15; students $10

Play inspired by the Penn State sexual abuse scandal. Contains strong language. For more information, call (309) 452-8709.

FEB.  10

Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration at the Mansion
Saturday, all day
David Davis Mansion, 1000 Monroe Dr., Bloomington
Free; donations appreciated

Listen to the servants at the Mansion reminisce about Mr. Lincoln. For more information, call (309) 828-1084.

Old Shoe and Chicago Farmer
Saturday, 8-11 p.m.
The Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington

Old Shoe is a five-piece Roots Rock n’ Roll band based out of Chicago and made up of songwriters from across the country. For more information, call (309) 820-0352.

FEB.  11

Daddy Daughter Dance
Sunday, 3:30-6 p.m.
Miller Park Pavilion, 1020 S. Morris, Bloomington
$40 for parent and child

Semi-formal afternoon of music, food, pictures, flowers and snacks. For more information, visit bloomingtonparks.org.

FEB.  12

Common Landscape Invasive Plants
Monday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Mennonite Church of Normal, 805 S. Cottage Ave.
Free

Horticulture Educator Kelly Alsup will present some of the most commonly sold landscape plants and discuss their invasive qualities. For more information, call (309) 454-1371.

Abraham Lincoln Library Offers Free Admission
Monday, all day
AL Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield
Free

To celebrate Lincoln’s 209th birthday, the museum is offering free admission. Normal admission is $15 for adults and $6 for children. For more information, call (217) 558-8970.

FEB.  14

Active Senior Tours at Miller Park Zoo
Wednesday, 8:30-10 a.m.
1020 S. Morris, Bloomington
$5

Those 60 years and over can take a guided tour of the zoo. For more information, call (309) 434-2250.

–McLean County Calendar of Events Feb. 8 – Feb. 14–