Woodford County Calendar of Events Feb. 22 – Feb. 24

IWU Symphony Orchestra will perform at Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington on Friday, Feb. 23. (Photo courtesy of IWU)

FEB.  22

Nominations Open for Public Health Award
Now through March 16
Woodford County Health Department, 1831 S. Main, Eureka
Free

This is your opportunity to nominate a worthy resident of Woodford County who has dedicated his or her time to help improve the well-being of the community. To find a nomination form, go to www.woodfordhealth.org. The 2018 Public Health Award will be announced in April. For more information, call (309) 467-3064.

Woodlands Management Seminar
Thursday, 10 a.m.
Peoria County Farm Bureau, 1716 N. University, Peoria
$10

Barrie McVey, IDNR District Forester, will discuss basic forest management including do’s and don’ts of having a timber sale, how to determine the value of a tree, what is a veneer quality tree, and invasive species. For more information, call (309) 686-7070.

FEB.   22-MARCH 19

Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Throughout the area

For more information, visit www.girlscouts.org.

FEB.   22-24

‘Nunsense’ Performed at Metamora Fields
Thur.-Sat., 6 p.m.
801 Progress St., Metamora
$35 includes buffet dinner

The Metamora Thespian Society will present the hilarious musical. For more information, call (309) 367-4000.

Comedian Tom Arnold Performs in Peoria
Thur., 8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 7:15 and 9:45 p.m.
Jukebox Comedy Club, 3527 W. Farmington Rd.
Thur. $24; Fri.-Sat. $29

For tickets call (309) 673-5853.

FEB.  23

IWU Symphony Orchestra Concert
Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Second Presbyterian Church, 404 N. Prairie, Bloomington
Free

Illinois Wesleyan musicians will offer a variety of music and musical groups at the concert which will be followed by a reception. For more information, email jsheetz@iwu.edu.

‘And Then They Came for Me’
Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
ICC Performing Arts Center, 1 College Dr., East Peoria
$8; $6 for students and seniors

The Anne Frank story told in multimedia fashion. Rated R for intense material. For more information, call (309) 694-5136.

Owl Prowl
Friday, 6-8 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights
$1

Hike into the realm of nocturnal critters and learn about our native owls. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

FEB.   23-25

Peoria Home Show
Fri., 4-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$7

Largest gathering of area home builders and remodeling contractors in the area. For more information, visit official homeshow.org.

FEB.  24

Ed Asner: A Man and His Prostate
Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
$25-$35

Ed Asner stars in a comedic reading, written by and about Ed Weinberger, that takes one on a journey of pain, anatomy, and laughter — not necessarily in that order. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

 

–Woodford County Calendar of Events Feb. 22 – Feb. 24–