Bloomington Public Library and McLean County Museum will host Day of the Children/Day of the Books on April 28. (Photo courtesy of Bloomington Library)

APRIL 26-28

Gridley Town-wide Garage Sales
Thursday – Saturday

For more information, call 309-747-2000.

APRIL 27

‘Journey to Oz’
Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
$20, $25, $30

Inspired by L. Frank Baum’s original stories, this clever adaptation puts the audience front and center. For more information, call 309-434-2777.

APRIL 28

Doggie Dawdle: Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon
North Pavilion, Tipton Park, 2201 Stone Mountain Blvd., Bloomington
$25

Help the abused and unwanted pets at the Humane Society of Central Illinois by participating in the 5K Fun Run/Walk. Register at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 309-451-1000.

Black Dirt Revival
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
$20 & $25

Matthew Curry and Edward David Anderson perform blues, rock, and old school country. For more information, call 309-434-2777.

Day of the Children/Day of the Books
Saturday, 11 a.m.
Bloomington Public Library, 205 E. Olive
Free

Young people will enjoy music, crafts, face painting, dancing, mascots, community groups, food, and fun throughout the Library. The McLean County Museum of History participates in the event by providing a multicultural activity. For more information, call 309-828-6091.

An Evening of Time Travel & Mystery
Saturday, 5-7 p.m.
Hancock Stadium Club, 211 N. Main St., Normal
$15

Enjoy an interactive mystery led by Margaret Peterson Haddix, author of over 40 books for kids and teens. Participants will decode ciphers, solve riddles and uncover clues.  Family-friendly event includes hors d’oeuvres and raffles. For more information, 309-452-1757.

MAY 1

Public Forum on Early Childhood Education and Intervention
Tuesday, 4:30-6 p.m.
ISU Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main St., Normal
Free

Women to Women Giving Circle hosts the discussion with five noted educators contributing to the discussion. For more information, call 309-662-4477.

Heartland Community Trombone Choir Concert
Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Astroth Community Educ. Ctr., 1500 W. Raab Road, Normal
Free

Heartland Community College hosts this event. For more information, call 309-828-5201.

MAY 1 & 3

Certified Food Protection Manager Class
Tue., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Heartland Community College, 1500 W. Raab Road, Normal
$125 for 2 sessions

Get certification in food handling required by the State of Illinois. Photo ID required. To register, call 309-268-8160.

History Reads Book Club: ‘Dandelion Wine’
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St., Bloomington
Free

Quarterly discussion group takes up Ray Bradbury’s novel about 12-year-old Douglas Spalding and his childhood in Green Town, IL. For more information, call 309-827-0428.

–McLean County Calendar of Events April 25 – May 1–