The Summer Sundown Fundraiser benefitting the Sun Foundation Center in Washburn will be held on Saturday, Aug, 20. (Photo courtesy of Sun Foundation Center)

AUG. 18

Eating Well as You Age

Thursday, 10-11 a.m.

Illinois Prairie District Library, 208 E. Partridge St., Metamora

Free

University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Program Coordinator Staci Coussens will teach how to get the nutrients our body’s need as we age. For more information, call (309) 367-4594.

Travelogue: Unexpected China

Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

Mary Beth Letherman has returned from teaching in China for 4 years and will share the education system, food, and culture. To register, call (309) 467-2922.

Diabetes Clinic: Breaking Down the Food Label

Thursday, 1:30 p.m.

Woodford County Extension Office, 109 E. Eureka Ave., Eureka

Free

Learn how to read the labels on foods to find the best one for your diet. For more information, call (309) 467-3789.

AUG. 19

John Selberg Exhibit Opens

Friday, 9:30 a.m.

Academic Building, Illinois Central College, 1 College Drive, East Peoria

Free

Selburg celebrates his special vision with pen and ink drawing. For more information, call (309) 694-5531.

AUG.  20

River Spirit Flute Circle

Sun Foundation’s Summer Sundown Fundraiser

Saturday, 5 p.m.

Sun Foundation Center, 1276 Sun Road, Washburn

Free

The event offers a VIP Package for a donation of $200, which includes a reserved table for 6 guests, 12 raffle tickets, 1 box of Secret Cash Brownies, and a floral arrangement. For more information, call 246-8403.

Saturday, 1-2 p.m.

Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Drive, Peoria

Free

Randy Starnes, a local flute maker, will lead a group playing wooden flutes. Bring your own or borrow one from Randy. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

6-Step Gradation Fabric Dyeing

Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

ICC North Campus, 5407 N. University, Peoria

$34

You will take home 6 pieces of dyed fabric from this workshop, which is taught by Ruth Inman. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social

Saturday, 1-4 p.m.

Dement-Zinser House, 105 Zinser Place, Washington

Enjoy ice cream and folk music by Mike Anderson. Canned food donations will be accepted for WHIP. Ice cream donated by Mason-White Funeral Home. For more information, call (309) 444-4793.

AUG. 21

I Spy Hike

Sunday, 1:30 p.m.

Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Drive, Peoria

Free

Families hike through the park and find what’s hidden on the trails. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

Central Illinois Jazz Society Concert

Sunday, 7:15 p.m.

Starting Gate Banquet Room, Landmark, 3225 N. Dries Lane, Peoria

$8; students free

The Sally Weisenberg Trio along with the Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band will provide the music. For more information, call (309) 692-5330.

AUG.  22

Gov’t Mule and Blackberry Smoke Take Center Stage

Monday, 7 p.m.

CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria

$40 at the door

Southern rock jam band ‘Gov’t Mule,’ and Atlanta-based southern rock Band, Blackberry Smoke’ will perform. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.

AUG.  23

New Ways to Cut Your Electricity Bill

Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Hearthouse, 300 Reagan Drive, Eureka

Free

Consumer Economic Educator Pam Atkinson will explain new ideas, gadgets and an online tool to reduce your energy use and save money. For more information, call (309) 467-6101.

Explore the World of Daylilies

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

The Heart of Illinois Daylily Society will explain the basic care and maintenance in addition to the choices of color and forms available. To register, call (309) 467-2922 by August 22.

Explore the World of Daylilies

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Join the Woodford County Master Gardeners in exploring the world of daylilies, taught by the Heart of Illinois Daylily Society. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

Illinois Native Pollinators Webinar

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

University of Illinois Extension

Free

Ken Johnson will discuss native pollinators and how to attract them to your landscape. To register for a home login, go to http://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs/4seasons/. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.

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