Tazewell County Calendar of Events
Chronicle Media Staff — April 25, 2017APRIL 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.