Woodford County Calendar of Events

Chronicle Media Staff

Easter Seals auxiliary will hold its 62nd annual Fashion Show fundraiser at the Ballroom, Par-A-Dice, 21 Blackjack Blvd., E. Peoria on May 2. (Photo courtesy of Easter Seals)

APRIL 27

Avoiding Identity Theft and Fraud

Thursday, 5 p.m.

Filger Public Library, 261 E. 5th, Minonk

Free

The special program for “Money Smart Week” will be taught by Craig Kalkwarf of the Minonk Community Bank. Register by calling (309) 432-2929.

 

Retirement Dollars and Sense

Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Eric Pigman, financial coach, will give guidelines and advice on how to set and manage a budget. To register, call (309) 467-2922.

 

APRIL 29

Prescription Take Back Day

Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Woodford County Health Dept., 1831 S. Main, Eureka

Free

Woodford County Citizens Against Substance Abuse, Roanoke Pharmacy, Woodford County Sheriff’s Department and the Woodford County Health Department are teaming up to host a prescription pill collection. For more information, call (309) 467-3064.

 

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.

 

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 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

Master Gardeners Answer Questions

Monday, 4:30-6 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Bring your gardening questions, landscape problems, and unidentified plant and insect samples and get free information and advice from the experts. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

 

MAY 1-10

I on Diabetes Classes

Mondays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Heartline Hearthouse, 300 Reagan Drive, Eureka

Free

Register to attend 4 classes on managing diabetes taught by Registered Dietitian Jenna Smith. Classes are held on May 1, 3, 8, and 10. To register, call (309) 467-3789.

 

 

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.

 

Sit and Stitch at the Library

Tuesday, 5:30-8 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

Join fellow knitters, crocheters, needleworkers, and crafters at the for an informal gathering. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.