Peoria Home Show will be held at the Peoria Civic Center on Feb. 23-25. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Home Show)

FEB. 22

Woodlands Management Seminar
Thursday, 10 a.m.
Peoria County Farm Bureau, 1716 N. University, Peoria
$10

Barrie McVey, IDNR District Forester, will discuss basic forest management including do’s and don’ts of having a timber sale, how to determine the value of a tree, what is a veneer quality tree, and invasive species. For more information, call (309) 686-7070.

FEB.  22-26

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ Performed at Bradley
Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m.
Hartmann Center, 1423 St. James, Peoria
$15; $5 for students

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ is a play that explores the paradox of modern technology’s ability to both unite and isolate people in the digital age. For more information or tickets, call (309) 677-2650.

FEB.  22-MARCH 19

Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Throughout the area

For more information, visit www.girlscouts.org.

FEB.  22-24

‘Nunsense’ Performed at Metamora Fields
Thur.-Sat., 6 p.m.
801 Progress St., Metamora
$35 includes buffet dinner

The Metamora Thesbian Society will present the hilarious musical. For more information, call (309) 367-4000.

Comedian Tom Arnold Performs in Peoria
Thur., 8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 7:15 and 9:45 p.m.
Jukebox Comedy Club, 3527 W. Farmington Rd.
Thur. $24; Fri.-Sat. $29

For tickets call (309) 673-5853.

FEB. 23

Sarah & The Underground
Friday, 8-11 p.m.
Tannins & Hops, 619 A SW Water St., Peoria
Free

Peoria’s SoulFolk trio return to their favorite speakeasy with special guest and Underground feature, Mr. Tim Harr with both his pedal steel guitar and dobro. For more information, visit facebook.com/SMDunderground.

‘And Then They Came for Me’
Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
ICC Performing Arts Center, 1 College Dr., East Peoria
$8; $6 for students and seniors

The Anne Frank story told in multimedia fashion. Rated R for intense material. For more information, call (309) 694-5136.

Owl Prowl
Friday, 6-8 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights
$1

Hike into the realm of nocturnal critters and learn about our native owls. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

FEB.  23-25

Peoria Home Show
Fri., 4-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$7

Largest gathering of area home builders and remodeling contractors in the area. For more information, visit official homeshow.org.

FEB. 24

Corn Stock Volunteers Informational Meeting
Saturday, 3 p.m.
1700 N. Park Road, Peoria
Free

Corn Stock Theatre is seeking volunteers to assist with show-related activities including costumes, set construction, painting, lights, props, hair and make-up, concessions, and grounds maintenance. For more information, call (309) 339-4803.

Cabin Fever Presents Jammsammich
Saturday, 6-11 p.m.
Washington Five Points, 360 N. Wilmor Rd.
$15

Cash bar and drink specials all night. Guests are welcome to bring in snacks. For tickets and information, visit www.fivepointswashington.org.

Scouting at the Museum: Craft Potter
Saturday, noon-3 p.m.
Studio 1, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$20; chaperones $5.50

Brownies can earn their craft potter badge. For more information or for tickets, call (309) 686-7000.

Preschool Party: Super Scientists
Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights
$9

Bring your little ones to a party filled with fun and learning. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

Leafless Tree ID Hike
Saturday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights
Free

Learn to easily identify trees from their shapes and twigs. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

Ed Asner: A Man and His Prostate
Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
$25-$35

Ed Asner stars in a comedic reading, written by and about Ed Weinberger, that takes one on a journey of pain, anatomy, and laughter – not necessarily in that order. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

FEB.  25

A Truly Historic Tea Party
Sunday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Auditorium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$15

Preschoolers and their families are invited to bring a favorite doll to a Tea Party. Included will be treats, tea and cocoa plus crafts and other activities for children ages 3-5. For more information or for tickets, call (309) 686-7000.

North Branch Library Presents Flatland Harmony Experiment
Saturday, 2-4 p.m.
3001 W. Grand Pkwy, Peoria
Free

Flatland Harmony Experiment is a high octane four piece vocally driven string band from Indianapolis Indiana. A portion of CD sales support The Friends of Peoria Public Library. For more information, call (309) 497-2100.

FEB. 26

Monday Morning Movie
Monday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 P.M.
McClure Branch Library, 315 W. McClure, Peoria
Free

The movie ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) will be shown. For more information, call (309) 497-2700.

Free Movie at the Library
Monday, 6-8 p.m.1137 W. Lake Ave., Peoria
Free

This month’s movie will be ‘The Women’ (1939). For more information, call (309) 497-2200.

Teen DIY: Nerdy Buttons
Monday, 6 p.m.
Alpha Park Library, 3527 S. Airport Rd., Bartonville
Free

Students ages 12 to 18 are invited to learn how to create their very own buttons. We will provide the materials and demonstrate how to make them. Teens will then be given free time to design and make their own. For more information, call (309) 697-3822, Ext. 13.

–Peoria County Calendar of Events Feb. 22 – Feb. 26–