Humane Society of Central Illinois Grrrrrage Sale will be held April 20-21 at the
Lafayette Club in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy of Humane Society of Central Illinois)

APRIL 19

‘Food for Thought’ at Milner Library
Thursday, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
201 N. School St., Normal
Free

Opening reception for a student art exhibit that shows the history of common-place foods. For more information, call 309-438-3451.

Diabetes Clinic: Gateway to Gut Health
Thursday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Woodford County Extension Office, 109 E. Eureka Ave., Eureka
Free

Beneficial effects or prebiotics, probiotics, and dietary fiber will be discussed. Participants will receive a packet of recipes and watch a food demonstration. For more information, call 309-467-3789.

Matinee Movie at the Library
Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
Community Room, Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free

The movie “Murder on the Orient Express’ will be shown. For more information, call 309-452-1757.

APRIL 20

University Galleries Hosts ISU Student Art Show
Friday, all day
11 Uptown, Normal

The show features work in a variety of media and styles and gives students an opportunity to have their work reviewed by professionals from outside the University. The awards ceremony is at 6 p.m. For more information, call 309-438-5487.

APRIL 20-21

Humane Society of Central Illinois Grrrrrage Sale
Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lafayette Club, 107 E. Lafayette, Bloomington
Free admission

Sale includes household goods, books, office items, games, art, toys, and sporting and gardening supplies. For more information, call 309-451-1000.

Gamma Phi Circus
Fri. & Sat., 7 p.m.
ISU Redbird Arena, Normal
$15-$17; students 13+ $14-$15; children $5-$12 depending on age

Action-packed, high-energy, live spectacle that showcases feats of strength and derring-do. For more information, call 309-438-2690.

APRIL 21

Rock the Block Benefits United Way
Saturday, 4-9 p.m.
11 Uptown Circle, Normal
$5 donation appreciated

United Way of McLean County hosts the event that includes food, drinks and music. Windy City Wieners will be hosting a hot dog eating contest. For more information, call 309-454-9557.

APRIL 22

Concert Raises Funds for Habitat for Humanity
Sunday, 3-4:30 p.m.
Wesley United Methodist Church, 502 E. Front St., Bloomington
Free will offering

The Love Thy Neighbor Choir Concert features the Community Choir, the Children’s Choir and the Sounds of Illinois Barbershop Chorus. For more information, call 309-827-3931.

APRIL 23-28

YWCA Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Clothesline Display
Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main, Bloomington
Free admission

Women affected by violence express their stories by designing a T-shirt that is displayed in the Rotunda on a clothesline. For more information, call 309-8270428.

APRIL 24

Creating Living Landscapes
Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Heartland Community College Astroth Community Educ. Ctr. auditorium, 1500 W. Rabb Rd., Normal
Free

Douglas Tallamy, ecologist and author, will explain how we can restore dynamic vibrancy to our gardens and public spaces. For more information, call 309-838-3411.

APRIL 25

Big Brothers Big Sisters Trivia Night
Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.
Nightshop, 517 N. Main St., Bloomington
$10

No pre-registration required. Minimum teams of 2 and maximum of 6. Nightshop is open for food and drink. For more information, call 309-637-1771.

Pay Yourself First: Saving and Planning for Your Financial Future
Wednesday, 6-7 p.m.
Bloomington Public Library, 205 E. Olive St.
Free

The Money Smart Week program addresses the difficulties of saving money and provides practical ways to help establish and maintain saving behaviors even on a limited income. For more information, call 309-663-8306.

–McLean County Calendar of Events April 18 – April 25–