McLean County events calendar
April 26, 2016
APRIL 28
Tree Disease and Insect Workshop
Thursday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
McLean County Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Pkwy, Bloomington
Free
The workshop will include an hour and a half presentation on both insects and diseases, with an hour break for lunch on your own. To register, call (309) 663-8306.
APRIL 29
Profound Pictures – ISO Concert
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
$60
Great classical music performed by the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.
APRIL 30
Women’s Book Club Meets at BroMenn
Saturday, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Wellness Center, 1322-B S. Main St., Normal
Free, but registration is required
The novel this month is ‘The Stockholm Octavo’ by Karen Engelmann. Light breakfast will be served. For more information, call (800) 323-8622.
El Dia de Los Ninos/El Dia de los Libros Celebration
Saturday, 11 a.m.
Bloomington Public Library, 205 E. Olive St.
Free
Day of the Child/Day of the Books will be sponsored by many community organizations including the McLean County Museum of History. For more information, call (309) 828-6091.
4-H Pollinator Pocket Workshop
Saturday, 9 a.m.
McLean County Extension office, 1615 Commerce Pkwy., Bloomington
Free
The whole family can learn about pollinators and how to protect them. For more information or to register, visit web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/register/.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Saturday, 11 a.m.
Uptown Normal Circle, Normal
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Event is an opportunity for men to raise awareness in their community about sexualized violence against women. For more information, call (309) 662-7826.
APRIL 30 – MAY 1
Youth and Women’s Wingshooting Clinic
Saturday – Sunday
Moraine View State Recreation Area, LeRoy
For more information, call (309) 724-8032.
MAY 1
Walk MS Illinois
Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
North Pavilion, Tipton Park, 2201 Stone Mountain Blvd., Bloomington
Free
Fundraiser for the National Multiple Schlerosis Society. For more information, call (855) 372-1331.
MAY 2
Heartland’s Student Art Exhibit
Monday through Friday
MAY 2 – 3
Cholesterol & Glucose Screening
Monday & Tuesday, 7:30 – 9 a.m.
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington St., Bloomington
$20
Screening includes a finger stick blood sample. Twelve-hour fasting recommended. Call (309) 661-5151 to set up an appointment.
MAY 3
Teen Manga/Anime Club
Tuesday, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Board Room, Normal Public Library, 206 W. College,
Free
The Manga/Anime Club is for any teen interested in Japanese comics and animation. For more information, call (309) 452-1757.
History Reads ‘The Fire That Will Not Die’
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main, Bloomington
Free
The quarterly History Reeds Book Club meeting will discuss the book by Michele McBride. For more information, call (309) 827-0428.
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