MAY 5

Music on the Lawn – David Davis Mansion

Thursday, 1 p.m.

Free

1000 Monroe Drive, Bloomington

The Central Catholic Jazz Band will perform on the side porch. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, drink, and/or lunch to enjoy the entertainment. For more information, call (309) 828-1084.

 

Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Offered

Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Advocate BroMenn Hospital, 1304 Franklin Ave., Normal

$10 (includes lunch and snacks)

Taught by a professional from the McLean County Center for Human Services, the course is designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. For more information or to register, call (800) 323-8622

 

Learn About Companion Planting

6:30 p.m.

McLean County Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Pkwy., Bloomington

$5

Kelly Allsup, U of I Extension horticulture educator, will explain plant combinations that will help control pests and enrich your garden. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.

MAY 5 – 6

Gentle Yoga Classes Offered at BroMenn

Thursday and Friday, 10 – 11 a.m.

Advocate BroMenn Community Wellness Center, 1322-B S. Main St., Normal

$44 for 8 sessions

Multi-level class designed for beginning through intermediate students. For more information or to register, call (800) 323-8622 or visit advocatehealth.com/bromenn.

MAY 5 – 8

Towanda Area Garage Sales

Thursday – Sunday

MAY 6

Ted Blaylock Featured at Art Show

Friday, 6 – 8 p.m.

Blum House, 414 W. Main St., Collinsville

Nationally recognized artist Ted Blaylock will be featured in an art show at Blum House. Blaylock has created nature-inspired works of art for 30 years and now lives in Arizona. For more information, call (618) 344-1112, Ext. 202.

MAY 6 – 7

Village of Downs Garage Sales

Friday & Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m.

 

Area Arts Showcase

Friday & Saturday, 5 – 8 p.m.

106 W. Monroe, Bloomington

A special entertainment event with visual art and musical performances in the downtown area. Many venues as well as outdoors. For more information, call (309) 828-7471.

 

MAY 7

Farmers’ Market and Artists’ Alley

Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – midnight

McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main, Bloomington

Free

Locally grown produce along with fine arts, musicians and community organizers. For more information, call (309) 829-9599.

 

YouNite, an Evening for the Ladies

Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Holiday Inn & Suites, 3202 E. Empire St., Bloomington

$10

Event designed to inspire beauty, empower women and provide healthy tools to become beautiful. For more information, call (309) 663-7011.

 

Derby Days at the Manor

Saturday, noon – 3 p.m.

Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington

$5

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with crafts, snacks, and games. Horse and carriage rides for an additional $5 per person. For more information, call (309) 438-6333.

 

MAY 7 – 8

Red Carpet Corridor Festival

Saturday & Sunday

North Park, Towanda

Free

Event includes entertainment, food, crafts, handmade items, antiques, jewelry, wood crafts and area garage sales. Elvis impersonator on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the bandstand. The Cattle Bandits will make a comeback on Sunday at 1 p.m. The car show will be on Old Route 66 on Sunday.

 

MAY 9

Teen Writer’s Workshop

Monday, 4 – 5 p.m.

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

Free

Teen writers and artists are invited to bring their best ideas to the library on the second Monday of each month. For more information, call (309) 433-3482.

 

MAY 10

Confident Parenting Class at BroMenn

Tuesday, 6 – 9 p.m.

1304 Franklin Ave., Normal

$15 per couple

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

 

From Garden Gates to Dinner Plates

Tuesday, noon – 1 p.m.

1304 Franklin Ave., Normal

$12, registration required

Jenna Smith, registered dietitian, will present new and different ideas for how to use your garden vegetables at the ‘Women Taking Care’ luncheon. For more information or to register, call (800) 323-8622.

 

Utilizing Containers and Raised Beds to Grow Vegetables

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

McLean County Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Pkwy., Bloomington

Free

Event explains how to use above-ground growing systems to maximize garden space. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.

 

MAY 11

Basic First Aid Offered at BroMenn

Wednesday, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Advocate BroMenn Community Wellness Center, 1322-B S. Main St., Normal

$30

Basic principles of first aid will be covered with some hands-on practice. For more information or to register, call (800) 323-8622.

 

Gentle Yoga Sessions Begin at BroMenn

Wednesdays, 10 – 11 a.m.

Advocate BroMenn Community Wellness Center, 1322-B S. Main St., Normal

$44 for 8 sessions

Multi-level class designed for beginning through intermediate students. For more information or to register, call (800) 323-8622.

 

 

 

 

— McLean County events calendar —