McLean County events calendar
June 28, 2016JUNE 30
Light n’ Lean Summer Cuisine
Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m.
Center for a Healthy Lifestyle, 2200 E. Washington St., Bloomington
$20
Kim McClintic will offer recipes and samples for summer veggie minestrone, fruited chicken salad sliders with ruby raspberry slaw, and sweet berry bruschetta. For more information, call (309) 661-5151.
‘Bone Jugs’ Performs at the Amphitheatre
Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Connie Link Amphitheatre, 621 S. Linden St., Normal
Free
Group specializes in quirky songwriting and blazing xylophone. Bring lawn chairs or blanket. For more information, call (309) 454-9540.
JULY 1
Behind the Curtain Tours
Friday, 5-7 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.,
Free
Docents will conduct tours of the neo-classical building. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.
Country Concert in the Vineyard
Friday, 8-11 p.m.
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery, 33633 State Rte. 9, Mackinaw
$10, 12 and under free
The country band ‘Brushville’ will entertain. Reserve deck seating available by calling (309) 359-9463.
JULY 2
‘Biscuits and Gravy’ to Perform
Saturday, 7-11 p.m.
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery, 33633 State Rte. 9, Mackinaw
$5, 12 and under free
Group serves up classic rock as well as music from the 70s and 80s. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.
JULY 3
Classic Cars and Classic Rock at the Vineyard
Sunday, noon-9 p.m.
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rte. 9
$5, kids under 12 free
The Car Community Automobile will host the cruise-in from noon-5 p.m.; the band Bygones will entertain from 6-9 p.m. Bring your own picnic, but beverages must be purchased. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.
Pantagraph’s ‘Celebrate America’
Sunday, 6-8 p.m.
Miller Park Bandstand, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington
Free
Old and new patriotic songs. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.
Spaghetti Supper in Towanda
Sunday, 4:30-7 p.m.
Community Building
$6 adults; $4 children
Sponsored by the McLean County Home/Community Education. Menu includes spaghetti, bread and salad by Avanti’s, homemade desserts and drinks. For more information, call (309) 824-4797.
Towanda Community Street Dance
Sunday, 8-11 p.m.
Downtown Towanda
Free
Music provided by “Sweetwater.” For more information, visit http://towandajuly4.com/schedule.html.
JULY 4
Early Bird Swim
Monday, 9-10:30 a.m.
Fairview Family Aquatic Center, 801 N. Main St., Normal
Adults ages 16 & over $1.00
Refreshments will be served at 10:30. For more information, call (309) 454-2444.
Annual Fly-in Breakfast
Monday, 7-10:30 a.m.
Municipal Airport, 320 N. 11th St., Monmouth
$8 for adults; $6 for children
The annual event will include opportunities for airplane rides which cost $25 per person. For more information, call (309) 734-3411.
JULY 5
Terrific Tuesday at Connie Link
Tuesday, 10 a.m.
Connie Link Amphitheatre, 621 S. Linden St., Normal
Free
Family-friendly activities. For more information, call (309) 454-9540.
“Twelfth Night’ Preview
Tuesday, 7:30-10 p.m.
Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington
Tickets from $12 – $49 (half the price of regular tickets)
Preview of Shakespeare’s comedy about love lost, love found and love imagined. For more information, call (309) 428-2535.
JULY 6
New Gentle Yoga Class at BroMenn
Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.
Advocate BroMenn Community Wellness Center, 1322-B S. Main St., Normal
$44 for 8 sessions
A series of gentle yoga will begin on July 6. It is designed for beginning and intermediate level students. For more information, call (800) 323-8622.
Furry Friends Traveling Petting Zoo
Wednesday, 3-4 and 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Community Room, Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free
Children get to meet an awesome group of animals. For more information, call (309) 454-4668.
Chronic Pain Support Group
Wednesday, 5:45-7 p.m.
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington
Free
A support group to help people manage their pain will meet on July 6. For more information, call (309) 661-0368.
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