Come out for the Craft Swap at the Eureka Library on Saturday, Jan. 13. (Photo courtesy of Eureka Public Library)

JAN. 11

Movie Chat at Minonk
Thursday, 3 p.m.
Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
Free

Come in and chat about the newest movies. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

Learn About Organ Donation
Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m.
Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
Free

Karen Kohnke of Sec. Jesse White’s staff will hold a question and answer session. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

Wool Gathering
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
Free

Learn to knit or to knit better. All levels welcome as well as crocheters. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

JAN. 12-14

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Fri. and Sat., 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:30-4:30 P.M.
Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington
$15

Hilarity ensues when three actors attempt to portray every comedy, tragedy, and history penned by William Shakespeare in under 2 hours. For more information, call (309) 663-2121.

JAN. 12-20

Cornstock Theatre Presents ‘Leaving Iowa’
Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.;
1700 N. Park Rd., Peoria
$14; $10 for students through high school

Family-friendly comedy that is a toast to the idealism and character of parents from the “greatest generation,” and a little roast of their dedication to the family road trip. For more information or tickets, call (309) 676-2196.

JAN.   13

Craft Swap at the Library
Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

Bring your extra craft supplies and find others you can use. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

Scouting at the Museum: Programming Robots
Saturday, noon-3 p.m.
Studio 3, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Scouts $20; chaperones $5.50

Program is intended for Junior Girl Scouts to earn their patch, the experience is open to Scouts and siblings of all ages. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Wine & Art Night: Star Wars Art
Saturday, 7-9 p.m.
Studio 2, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$33

An adult evening of relaxing and creating a unique piece of Star Wars art while enjoying wine and light snacks. For more information or tickets, call (309) 686-7000.

JAN.   14

Artist Lecture Series: Emergence
Sunday, 2 p.m.
Auditorium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Free

Tony Gant, Associate Professor of Art at Knox College and Christopher M. Gauthier, Assistant Professor of Art at Illinois Central College will discuss what it takes to become an artist. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Old Time Folk & Country Jam
Sunday, 3:30-5 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 4809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights
Free.

Dust off that guitar, fiddle, banjo or other acoustic instrument and bring it down to the Nature Center for a jam session. Meet other musicians and learn some new songs. Music lovers of all ages are encouraged to come, listen and enjoy. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

JAN.   16

Design a Star Jar Art Party
Tuesday, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

Youths in grades 4-6 will look at constellations and make a lighted star jar. Space is limited. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

JAN.   17

3D Printing Challenge
Wednesday, 4:30-5:30
Studio 3, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$35

4-week workshop that teaches the basics of computer-aided design. Intended for youths aged 10-14. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

–Woodford County Calendar of Events Jan. 11 – Jan. 17–