Children are invited to the Little Wonders: Forest Flowers program on April 19 at the Sugar Grove Nature Center in McLean. (Photo courtesy of Sugar Grove Nature Center)

APRIL 13

Windmills, from Then to Now

Thursday, 7 p.m.

Roanoke Park Community Building, Roanoke City Park

Free

John Durdle from Hopedale will share his love of windmills by explaining the history of them and pictures of his large collection of farm windmills. For more information, call (309) 360-6772.

Poetry Night at the Library

Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

In honor of National Poetry Month local poets Aozora Brockman and Kathy Whitson will share their favorite works and discuss the impact poetry has had on their lives. To register, call (309) 467-2922.

The Sistine Chapel: 500 Years

Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

$12 adults; $5 students

The Fine Arts Society presents a new perspective on Michelangelo’s masterpiece. For more information, visit www.fineartssociety.net.

APRIL 15

Easter Dinner and Gospel Concert

Saturday, 6 p.m.

Eureka Nazarene Church, 1601 S. Main St.

$10

Gourmet 3-course meal by Dough See Dough will be followed by a concert celebrating the risen Savior. For more information, call (309) 467-9338.

Morning Bird Hikes

Saturday, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Drive

Free

Bring your binoculars to the Nature Center to see spring birds. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Drive

Free, but donations appreciated

Each participant will receive a list of challenges to complete by taking photos on their cameras or cell phones. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

APRIL 17

Star Gazing at the Riverfront Museum

Monday, 8 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

An astronomy expert gives a tour of the night sky using an 8-inch reflecting telescope. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Jim Maloof’s “Legacy of Love for the Arts of Central Illinois”

Monday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Performing Arts Center, ICC East Peoria Campus

$7

Along with the Peoria Ballet, ICC Vocal Jazz and Hard Bop Band, the Penguin Project, Central Illinois Youth Symphony, the family of former Peoria Mayor, Jim Maloof, and others will join forces and talents to raise money in a one-of-a-kind showcase of entertainment for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information, call (309) 694-5136.

APRIL 18

3 PM Book Club

Tuesday, 3 p.m.

Filger Public Library, 261 E. 5th, Minonk

Free

The group will be discussing “My Grandmother Told Me to Tell You She’s Sorry” by Fredrik Backman. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

APRIL 19

AARP Driver Safety Course

Wednesday & Thursday, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Filger Public Library, 261 E. 5th, Minonk

$15 for AARP members; $20 nonmembers

The 8-hour course will be led by Ken Sloan-Couch. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

The Kennedys and Operation Mongoose

Wednesday, 10 a.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

The Past and Present discussion group will discuss the covert CIA operation that tried to undermine and overthrow the Castro government in 1961. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

Heartsaver CPR Class at BroMenn

Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m.

Health and Fitness Center, 1111 Trinity Lane, Bloomington

$30

The class will cover how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies. To register, visit www.advocatehealth.com/bromenn.

Children will enjoy the interactive class. They must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required before Sunday, April 16 by calling (309) 874-2174.