Visitors to the weekly Saturday Farmers’ Market in downtown Bloomington can help out local children by donating to the Back 2 School Supply Drive on July 30. (Courtesy McLean County History Museum)

JULY 28

Floats & Funnies at the Library

Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 4-7 p.m.

Community Room A-B, Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.

Free

Drop in to enjoy a free root beer or sherbet float compliments of the Normal Public Library Foundation. For more information, call (309) 454-4668.

JULY 28-31

Bye Bye Birdy

Thur. – Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Miller Park Bandstand, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington

Free

Miller Park Summer Theatre presents the well-known family musical. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

JULY 29

Dress-up Night at Connie Link

Friday, 8 p.m.

Connie Link Amphitheatre, 621 S. Linden St., Normal

Free

Dress up as your favorite movie character or bring your favorite movie prop. For more information, call (309) 454-9540.

Verdi’s “Falstaff”

Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall, 400 W. Beaufort St., Normal

$10 adults; children and seniors $8

The Midwest Institute of Opera presents the famed Shakespearean tale. For more information, call (309) 438-2472.

Shakespeare “Twelfth Night”

Friday, 8 p.m.

Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington

Tickets range from $12-$49

Illinois Shakespeare Festival presentation. For more information, call (309) 428-2535.

JULY 30

Plant Propagation Workshop at Sarah’s Garden

Saturday, 10 a.m.

David Davis Mansion, 1000 Monroe Drive, Bloomington

$10

Demonstration of plant propagation techniques. Master Gardeners on hand to answer your gardening questions. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.

Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”

Saturday, 8 p.m.

Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington

Tickets range from $12-$49

Illinois Shakespeare Festival presentation. For more information, call (309) 428-2535.

Back 2 School Supply Drive at Farmers’ Market

Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon

Donation bin will be at the Downtown Bloomington Assoc. booth, corner of Main and Jefferson streets.

Free

Supplies collected during the drive will be distributed to students who participate in the Back 2 School Party on Aug. 9 at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. Items will also be distributed throughout District 87 and Unit 5 to those who cannot attend the party. Event sponsored by the DBA and the McLean County Museum of History. For more information, visit mchistory.org.

AUG. 1

Kickin’ Asthma

Monday, 5-5:45 p.m.

OSF St. Joseph Hospital, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington

Free

Program designed for youth ages 11 – 16, classes will discuss the condition and provide free hypoallergenic pillow for participants. For more information, call (309) 662-3311.

New Sibling Class at BroMenn

Monday, 6-7:30 p.m.

1304 Franklin Ave., Normal

$15

Children will learn what to expect with the arrival of a new baby to the family. Class designed for children aged 5-11. For more information, call (800) 323-8622.

AUG. 2

‘Lincoln’s Ladder to the Presidency’

Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Governor Fifer Courtroom, McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St., Bloomington

Free

Lincoln scholar Guy Fraker will talk about Abraham Lincoln and sign his books. For more information, call (309) 827-0428.

AUG. 3

New Moms Social Network

Wednesday, noon – 2 p.m.

OSF St. Joseph Center for Healthy Lifestyles, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington

Free

Expecting, new and experienced moms get together to share support and expertise. For more information, call (309) 665-4704.

Chronic Pain Support Group

Wednesday, 5:45-7 p.m.

OSF St. Joseph Hospital, 2200 W. Washington, Bloomington

Free

Group offers education and emotional support to those which chronic pain and to family and friends affected. For more information, call (309) 661-0368.

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