There will be a free class to paint a spinner gourd Christmas ornament
on Thursday, Nov. 9. (Photo courtesy of Eureka Library)

NOV.  9

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

Come to the library and talk over the latest and/or the best movies. For more information, call (309) 432-2929

Register for Infant Massage Class
Thursday, regular library hours
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
$5

Rebekah Hollenberg will be teaching an infant massage class to parents or guardians of infants one year or younger. Pre-register by calling (309) 467-2922.

Classic Film Series: ‘Gone With the Wind’
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$10.50; seniors $9.50; child $8.50

Epic Civil War Drama beloved my millions and staring Clark Gable. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

NOV.  10

Drone Conference in Normal
Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Heartland Community College, 1500 W. Raab Rd., Normal
$99

Event includes drone flight demonstrations and presentations by national and local experts. For more information, call (309) 268-8160.

NOV.  10-13

Peoria Players Presents “Rock of Ages”
Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
4300 N. University, Peoria
$20; $15 for youths

Rock of Ages is a musical built around classic rock songs from the 1980s. The play will also run from November 16-22. For more information, call (309) 688-4473.

NOV.  11

American Indian Heritage Presentation
Saturday, 2-4 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria
Free

To celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month, the library will be hosting Eagle Ridge Drum group and Jo Lakota who will be telling American Indian stories. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.

NOV.  12

“Woman in Gold” on the Giant Screen
Sunday, 5 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Adults $10.50; seniors $9.50; child $8.50

Maria Altmann, and elderly Jewish woman, attempts to reclaim her family treasures that were stolen by the Nazis. Preceding the film will be a talk by Bill Heidrich, Guest Curator, and an exhibit tour of one of Gustav Klimt sketches for the painting. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

NOV.  13

U.S. Army Field Band
Monday, 7:30-9 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
Free, but tickets required

The Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus were established in 1946 and 1957 respectively. They tour the country and the world giving concerts and performing everything from opera to Sousa marches. For tickets, call (309) 434-2777.

Zentangle Coloring
Monday, 1:30-3:30 pm.
Filger Public Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
Free

Adults can experiment with coloring zentangles. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

Middle School Paper Crafters
Monday, 3:30-5 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main
Free

Youth will investigate different decoration techniques using paper designs. The project this month will be a monogram letter and a card. Register by calling, (309) 467-2922.

Make and Take Cards Night
Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
$2

Debbie Smith will offer instructions and supplies to make 2 or 3 different cards. Register by calling, (309) 467-2922.

NOV.  13-14

Auditions for “The Curious $avage” at Corn Stock
Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Corn Stock Theatre, 1700 N. Park Rd., Peoria
Free

Auditions will be held for a play that will be performed in February. For more information, visit cornstocktheatre.com.

NOV.  14

Junior Book Club Meets at Filger
Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Filger Public Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
Free

Kids are invited to come decorate for fall. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

Main Street Book Club Meets in Eureka
Tuesday, 3:15-4 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

Youth in grades 3 and 4 will discuss the book, “The 13 Story Treehouse.” To register or for information, call (309) 467-2922.

Publishing Your Family’s Genealogy
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Free

Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will host Nancy Blackwell discussing the process of publishing your family’s history. For more information, call (309) 477-3044.

NOV. 15

Advocates for Access Program at the Library
Wednesday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

Advocates for Access is a not-for-profit organization that maintains a personal assistant database for persons with disabilities. For more information, call (309) 682-3500.

NOV.  16

Instruction in the Basics of Sewing
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

The Woodford County Sewing Guild is sponsoring this class to teach the very basics of sewing. Participants will learn how to thread a needle, knot the thread, sew on a button and do a running stitch. Each will take home a felt Christmas ornament that utilizes each of the skills. For more information, call (309) 370-2696. To register, call (309) 467-2922.

–Woodford County Calendar of Events Nov. 8 – Nov. 16–