MAY 12

 

Lunch and Learn: The Future of Manned Space Flight

Thursday, 12:10 – 12:40 p.m.

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

Free

Bob Aaron, retired journalist/public relations specialist, will describe the 3 new manned spacecrafts under development in the U.S. For more information, call (309) 827-0428.

 

Sirius/XM Presents ‘I Love the 90s’

Thursday, 7 p.m.

US Cellular Coliseum, 101 S. Madison, Bloomington

Admission prices vary

Event features Salt N Pepa, All 4 One, Color Me Badd, Coolio, Tone Loc and Young MC. For more information, call (309) 434-2679.

 

Comedienne Paula Poundstone

Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

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

$25

One of Comedy Central’s 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of all time, Poundstone has won many awards for her outstanding humor. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

 

Twin Cities Showcase

Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Illinois State University’s Bone Student Center, 100 N. University St., Normal

Free

Experience the companies, products and services available in McLean County. For more information, call (309) 829-1183.

MAY 12 – 15

Heyworth HeyDays Celebration

Thursday – Saturday

Heyworth, Ill.

Free

Annual festival that features the best in small-town family fun. For more information, call (309) 473-2811.

 

McLean Townwide Garage Sales

Friday & Saturday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

MAY 14

National Train Day

Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Uptown Normal, 11 Uptown Circle, Normal

Free

Model train displays and kiddie rides highlight the celebration of trains at Uptown Station. For more information, call (309) 454-9557.

 

Family Day at Tipton Park

Saturday, 1 – 3 p.m.

Tipton Park, North Pavilion, 2201 Stone Mountain Blvd., Bloomington

Free

Bloomington Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department provide a park filled with games, crafts, and fitness activities.  For more information, call (309) 434-2260.

 

Humane Society Dinner & Auction Gala

Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

The DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center Ballroom, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington

$65

Fund-raiser for the Humane Society of Central Illinois. For more information, call (309) 451-1000.

 

There’s a Martian in the Opera House – Children’s Operetta

Saturday, 10 a.m.

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

Free

Children in kindergarten and up along with their caretakers will enjoy an intergalactic performance by the Prairie Fire Theater. For more information, call (309) 433-3475.

 

Under the Dome Knit In

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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

Free

Every knitter is invited to come to ‘knit a bit.’ For more information, call (309) 827-0428.

 

MAY 15

Third Sunday Market

Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market St., Bloomington

$6 for ages 13 and up

Indoor/outdoor sale features over 450 dealers representing 17 states. For more information, visit thirdsundaymarket.com.

 

Endangered Species Day

Sunday, 11 a.m.

Miller Park Zoo, 1020 S. Morris, Bloomington

Free with admission to the zoo

Learn about the importance of protecting endangered animals. For more information, call (309) 434-2250.

 

David Davis Mansion Mechanical Tours

Sunday, 1 & 3 p.m.

David Davis Mansion, 1000 Monroe Drive, Bloomington

$15

Discover the behind-the-scenes operation of a 19th century mansion. For more information, call (309) 828-1084.

 

MAY 16

Family and Friends CPR

Monday, 3 – 5 p.m.

St. Joseph Hospital, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington

$25 (includes book and training supplies)

The class teachers hands-only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Pre-registration and payment required 48 hours before the class. For more information or to register, visit osfhealthcare.org/st-joseph/calendar/event/1069/.

 

Stanford Quarter Auction for a Cause

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

Allin Township Building, 203 N. BlackStone Ave., Stanford

$1 per paddle and quarters to bid

Proceeds will help pay for Stanford’s fireworks. For more information,

visit facebook.com/events/1719281391685802/.

 

Hudson History Club Meeting

Monday, 7 p.m.

Hudson Area Public Library, 104 W. Pearl St.

Free

 

MAY 17

SHIP Counseling

Tuesday, by appointment

Free

Sponsored by the YWCA Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP), older adults and their family members can get one-on-one counseling. For more information, call (309) 661-5151.

 

Women and Stroke

Tuesday, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Double Tree Hotel & Conference Center, 10 Brickyard Dr., Bloomington

Free

Specialists at the Illinois Neurological Institute will discuss risk factors that may lead to stroke. For more information, call (309) 661-5151.

 

MAY 18

New Moms’ Social Network

Wednesday, noon – 2 p.m.

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

Free

The Birthing Center offers a social network for new moms called Moms of Beautiful Babies. To learn more about MOBB, call (309) 665-4704.

 

 

 

— McLean County events calendar —