Tazewell County Calendar of Events

Chronicle Media Staff

Cutline: Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City will hold its annual Bison Blessing Pow Wow on April 29-30. (Photo courtesy of Wildlife Prairie Park)

APRIL 27

 

Two Things You Must Know to Successfully Pick Stocks

Thursday, 6 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

BetterInvesting will provide instruction, suggestions, and handouts to guide participants in investing in the stock market. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, ext. 0.

 

Movie Night at the Library

Thursday, 6 p.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road

Free

The movie, “A Man for All Seasons” will be shown. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

APRIL 28

 

Zombie Night at the Library

Friday, 4:30-9 p.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road

Free

 

Sign up to play Humans vs Zombies in the park. Then return to the library for pizza and a zombie movie. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

APRIL 28-29

 

Tremont Town-wide Garage Sale

 

 

APRIL 29

 

2017 Golf Classic

Saturday, 1 p.m.

Sunset Hills Golf Club, 1620 Summit Drive, Pekin

$100 per golfer; $400 per team

St. Joseph Catholic Church of Pekin is hosting the event. Entry fee includes a box lunch, greens fees and cart, and dinner at Maggie’s Pub. For more information, call (309) 347-6108.

 

Genealogy 101

Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

Schedule a one-on-one appointment to discuss your genealogical journey with a local history expert. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 0.

 

Faith Lutheran Yard Sale

Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

2206 Washington Road, Washington

Free

Items include household, kitchen, clothes, books and toys. $1 bag sale begins at 1 p.m. Profits will benefit the youth going to the ELCA National Gathering in 2018. For more information, call (309) 745-9306.

 

Midwest Gospel Sing

Saturday, 5:45 p.m.

5-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington

Donations accepted at the door

Performances by 15:6 from Bloomington, Men Sing Choir, and Deer Fry International. For more information, visit midwestgospelsong.com.

 

APRIL 29-30

Bison Blessing Pow Wow

Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.

Wildlife Prairie Park, 3826 N. Taylor Road, Hanna City

$9; $6 for children 3-12

Event will celebrate Mother Earth with the Seven Circles Heritage Center and include vendors, crafts and educational activities. For more information, visit wildlifeprairiepark.org.

 

Romeo and Juliet Ballet

Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.

ICC Performing Arts Center, 1 College Drive, E. Peoria

$18; students $10

The Central Illinois Ballet will present “Romeo and Juliet.” For more information, visit ciballet.com.

 

 

APRIL 30

Open Mic in the Vineyard

Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Route 9, Mackinaw

Free

All participants will do 2 songs on the Vineyard’s sound equipment. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

 

 

MAY 1

Cookbook Club: Picnic Food

Monday, 7-8 p.m.

Alpha Park Library, 3527 S. Airport Road, Bartonville

Free

The group will discuss favorite picnic food recipes. To register, call (309) 697-3822, Ext. 13.

 

 

Morton High School Honors Night

Monday, 6 p.m.

Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center

The night is a tribute to the MHS students for their academic success and a way to honor all of the scholarship contributors. During the event, thousands of dollars in scholarship funds, from various donors, will be awarded to certain MHS students.

 

MAY 2

Easter seals Fashion Show

Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5:30-8 p.m.

Ballroom, Par-A-Dice, 21 Blackjack Blvd., E. Peoria

$30 for lunch show; $40 for dinner show

Easter seals Auxiliary 62nd annual fashion show will feature “Springtime in Paris.” For more information, call (309) 686-1177.

 

MAY 2-3

AARP Driver’s Safety Classes

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road

Free

Drivers 50 and older can refresh their driving skills. Upon completion, participants may receive a discount on their auto insurance. For more information or to register, call (309) 444-2241.