The Master Gardeners are holding a plant sale at Heartline and Heart House on May 19.

MAY 19

Eureka City-Wide Garage Sales
Saturday, all day
Woodford Master Gardener Plant Sale
Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon
Heartline and Heart House, 300 Reagan Drive, Eureka
Free

Stop in and pick out garden favorites like perennials, grasses, annuals, herbs, and other oddities for the garden. Proceeds will support Master Gardener efforts throughout the year. For more information, call 309-663-8306.

MAY 20

GAR Hall Open House
Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
416 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria
$5 donation appreciated

The event includes a presentation on Ulysses S. Grant by Dr. George Hopkins, live music, dancing, refreshments and historical displays. To reserve a place at a table, call 309-636-7022.

Illinois in the Civil War by Bernie Drake
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$11; children $9

From Camp Lyon and Camp Peoria to the generals buried in Springdale Cemetery, Peoria and Illinois played a significant role in the Civil War. Remember and celebrate the sacrifices of these Peorians and Illinoisans in this bicentennial year. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Museum
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Museum admission $11 adults, $9 children

Free admission for active duty military personnel and veterans and Gold Star Families. Giant Screen Theater will show ‘Normandy 1944’ for an extra fee. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

MAY 22

Growing and Using Herbs
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

U of I Extension Master Gardener class on herbs. For more information, call 309-467-2922.

From Hubble to Pluto: Astronomy in Illinois
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Dome Planetarium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$4

Visually stimulating show that honors Illinois citizens who have impacted our knowledge of space. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

MAY 23

Free Preview: WTVP’s Sinking of the Columbia
Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Museum admission $11 adults, $9 children

Brian Fox Ellis hosts the documentary about the 1918 disaster that killed nearly 100 people and spelled the end of the steamer excursion business. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

–Woodford County Calendar of Events May 16 – May 23–