Children’s Discovery Museum, 101 E Beaufort St., Normal, will host a Reverse Engineering Week beginning on Monday, Aug, 8. (Photo courtesy of Bloomington -Normal Visitor’s Bureau)

AUGUST 5

Behind the Curtain Tours

Friday, 5 – 7 p.m.

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N East St.

Free

The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts comes to life in the Behind the Curtain historic tour program. Led by a group of specially trained docents, you’ll not only see the beautiful neo-Classical interior design of the BCPA, but also learn about the history and recent renovations to the building. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

3D Coaster Design at the Library

Friday, 2-3 p.m.

Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.

Free

Learn about 3-D printing. Registration is required by calling (309) 452-1757.

AUGUST 6

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid Class

Saturday, 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.

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

$60

Course designed to meet the regulatory and credentialed training requirements for child care providers. Pre-registration and payment required. To register, visit osfhealthcare.org/st-joseph/calendar/event/113/.

Antique Autos Line Up at the Davis Mansion

Saturday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

David Davis Mansion, 1000 Monroe Drive, Bloomington

Free admission; $5 per car for display

19th Annual Antique Car Exhibition will have the State Historic Site as a backdrop. The “Parade of Progress” around the mansion will be at 2 p.m. The Illinois Country Music Association will provide music, and there will be picnic foods and beverages for sale. For more information, call (309) 828-1084.

Prairieland Dixie Band at Connie Link

Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

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

Free

Bring your own seating and enjoy the music. For more information, call (309) 454-9540.

VIP Film Screening: Pilot Error

Saturday, 1-3:30 p.m.

Community Room, Normal Public Library, 206 W. College St.

Free

The film’s star, Deborah Staples and producer/screenwriter Roger Rapoport will be on hand to discuss the film and answer questions after the screening. For more information, call (309) 454-4668.

AUGUST 7

Tea Ladies Present ‘Treasure Thy Friend’

Sunday, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

The Vrooman Mansion Bed and Breakfast, 701 E Taylor St., Bloomington

$36 pre-paid reservations required

The Tea Ladies will present a program about coded secret messages used by wooing beaus. For more information, call (309) 827-2200.

AUGUST 8

Reverse Engineering Week at the Children’s Museum

Monday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Children’s Discovery Museum, 101 E Beaufort St., Normal

Free with paid museum admission

Using real tools youth will disassemble and discover what’s inside non-working appliances and electronics. For more information, call (309) 433-3444.

AUGUST 9

Downs Farmers’ Market

Tuesday, 4-6 p.m.

103 W. Franklin St., Downs

Free

Locally grown and regional produce, meat, baked goods, and crafts. For more information, call (309) 378-4098.

Nonprofit Marketers Meeting

Tuesday, 2-3 p.m.

Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave., Normal

Join fellow nonprofit marketers in the community to swap information, socialize and build relationships. For more information, email mrogers@normalpl.org.

Confident Parenting Class at BroMenn

Tuesday, 6-9 p.m.

Advocate BroMenn Hospital, 1304 Franklin Ave., Normal

$15 per couple

This class covers the growth and development of infants, birth to one year of age. For more inforamtion, call (800) 323-8622.

AUGUST 9-SEPTEMBER 1

Dance Yourself Fit

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:45 – 6:35 p.m.

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington

$48

High-energy workout that focuses on cardio dance moves using current popular music. For more information, call (309) 662-3311.

AUGUST 10

Basic First Aid Class

Wednesday, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Wellness Center, 1322-B S. Main St., Normal

$30

Advocate BroMenn Medical Center offers a first aid class that is accredited by the American Heart Association and is taught by certified first aid instructors. The basic principles of first aid will be covered with some hands-on practice. For more information, call (800) 323-8622.

AUGUST 10-SEPTEMBER 14

Pilates Classes at St. Joseph

Wednesdays & Mondays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington

$65

Exercises that use your body’s own weight as resistance to stretch, strengthen and tone the body without the use of machines. No class on Sept. 5. For more information, call (309) 662-3311.

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