Eureka College will host a panel discussion on “Fake News” at the Cerf Center on March 27. The public is invited. (Photo courtesy of Eureka College)

MARCH 23

What’s New at the Library

Thursday, 10 a.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Learn about the new books, CDs, etc. that have been added to the library’s collection. For more information, all (309) 467-2922.

Don Samford Tours Egypt

Thursday, 6 p.m.

Activity Room, Eureka Apostolic Christian Home, 610 W. Cruger

Free

Eureka Public Library sponsors this travelogue of Samford’s trip to Egypt. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

MARCH 24-25

The Irish and How They Got That Way

Dinner buffet begins at 6:30 p.m.

Broadway Lounge, MAXAM Building, 316 SW Washington, Peoria

$40

Peoria Cabaret Theatre presents Frank McCourt’s comedy that tells in story and song how the Irish survived in America. For more information, call (309) 494-9100.

MARCH 24-26

Disney on Ice

Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 1 and 5 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson

$20-$140

Disney On Ice will present Dare to Dream which features a medley of princess stories. For more information, call (309) 673-3200.

Jurassic Quest

Fri. 4 p.m.; Sad. 9 a.m-8 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson

$20

The show features realistic, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. Kids can interact, learn and even ride a few. For more information, visit www.jurassicquest.com/peoria.html

MARCH 25

Central Illinois Antique Dealers’ Show & Sale

Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington

$6

Sixty professional dealers from across the Midwest will bring their best antiques and collectibles. For more information, call (217) 469-2256.

New Farming Exhibit Opens at Museum

Saturday, 11 a.m.

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

Free

The Museum’s permanent exhibit, Challenges, Choices & Change: Farming in the Great Corn Belt, will open to the public on Saturday. The new exhibit features artifacts, images, video, digital interactives, and other hands-on activities, connecting visitors to McLean County’s rich farming and agricultural history. For more information, call (309) 827-0428.

“Once” Presented at the Civic Center Theatre

Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.

201 SW Jefferson, Peoria

$37-$82

“Once” is a winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.

MARCH 26

Marchoberfest

Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Lindenhof, 7601 N. Harker Drive, Peoria

$12; youth 7-12 $6; under 6 free

Special buffet of German type meals and assorted ethnic sides. For more information, call (309) 691-7484.

MARCH 27

“Fake News” Panel Discussion at EC

Monday, 7:30-9 p.m.

Terrill Room, Cerf Center, Eureka College, 300 E. College St.

Free

Panelists will discuss what constitutes fake news, fake news in history, its current and potential impacts in today’s society, and how individuals can identify and critically evaluate suspected fake news items. Audience members are welcome to bring their own questions for the panelists. For more information, call (309) 467-6892.

MARCH 29

Minonk Townwide Garage Sale

Wednesday, all day

Corn Stock Children’s Theatre Presents “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”

Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Corn Stock Theatre, 1700 N. Park Road, Peoria

Adults $9, children 12 and under $7

The play is based on a novel by Charles Dickens. For more information, call (309) 676-2196.

Behind the Scenes at the Zoo

Wednesday, 9-10 a.m.

Peoria Zoo, 2320 N Prospect Road

$24 (includes zoo admission)

The hour-long tour takes you into areas the public doesn’t normally get to see. For more information, call (309) 681-3559.