Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights hosts its Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 21. (Photo courtesy of Forest Park Nature Center)

APRIL 19

Diabetes Clinic: Gateway to Gut Health
Thursday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Woodford County Extension Office, 109 E. Eureka Ave., Eureka
Free

Beneficial effects or prebiotics, probiotics, and dietary fiber will be discussed. Participants will receive a packet of recipes and watch a food demonstration. For more information, call 309-467-3789.

Scarf Tying Workshop
Thursday, 3 p.m.
Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
Free

Bring a scarf and learn some new techniques. Register at 309-432-2929.

APRIL 21

Severe Weather Day
Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Germantown Hills Ace Hardware, 505 Jubilee Lane
Free

The Woodford County Emergency Management Agency is hosting along with Germantown Hills Ace Hardware a severe weather information day. There will be programming weather radios on that day. Ace Hardware will have radios available inside the store. Call  309-923-6611 for more information.

UnityPoint Kids Konnected Karnival
Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
Methodist Hospital Atrium, Suite 150, 221 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria
Free

UnityPoint Health® Cancer Support Services will offer children of cancer patients an interactive learning experience about cancer, services, and treatment options. For more information, call 309-373-3839.

Youth Concert: Jazz in Spring
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
5-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington
$38; $10 students and children

Heartland Festival Orchestra will present Jazz in Spring  featuring Youth Music Illinois and the Invitational Youth Jazz Ensemble. For more information, call 309-444-8222.

Earth Day Festival
Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 4809 N. Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights
Free

Think globally and act locally enjoying fun and informational booths, live music, great local food, and a kids’ area. For more information, call 309-686-3360.

A Conversation with Mr. Lincoln
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
$8

Interpreter Fritz Klein will speak as Lincoln and take your questions. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

Maple Syrup Workshop and Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Camp Wokanda, 620 E. Boy Scout Road, Chillicothe
$12; children $6

Fill up on pancakes and fresh Camp Wokanda maple syrup.  Take a tour and find out how maple syrup is made. For tickets, call 309-579-2157.

APRIL 21-22

Earth Day Event at Jubilee College Historic Site
Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Jubilee College Historic Site, W. Fussner Road, Brimfield
Free

Event includes a Civil War Encampment, tours of Jubilee College, the Jubilee Prairies as well as butterfly gardening information at Jubilee Butterfly Garden, and demonstrations in the art of “geocaching.” For more information, call 309-685-3140.

APRIL 25

Medicare Made Clear
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

Several recent changes and updates will be included in the discussion followed with time for questions and answers. For more information, call 309-467-2922.

APRIL 25-26

‘Wizard of Oz’
Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$40-$70

Classic play in a live performance. Tickets available at 800-745-3000.

–Woodford County Calendar of Events April 18 – April 25–