Woodford County Events

by Chronicle Media
Make pumpkins out of book pages during a child and adult program on Monday, Oct. 3 at the Eureka Public Library. (Photo courtesy of Eureka Public Library)

Make pumpkins out of book pages during a child and adult program on Monday, Oct. 3 at the Eureka Public Library. (Photo courtesy of Eureka Public Library)

SEPT. 29

 

Lady’s Paint Night

Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Derer Lanes Bowling Alley, 1464 US-24, Eureka

$40

Create your own painting in one session. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Heartline and Heart House. For more information, call (309) 467-6101.

 

Amazing 3D Tech Night at the Library

Thursday, 6-8 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

In partnership with the Fondulac Public Library, there will be a 3D printer, Oculus Rift, and Makey-Makey kits available. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

OCT. 1

 

Paper Piecing Demo at Peddler’s Way

Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

127 Peddler’s Way, Washington

Free

Jeanine will demonstrate the quilting method called paper piecing continuously from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call $309) 444-7667.

 

OCT. 1-2

 

Spoon River Drive

Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The drive winds through towns of London Mills, Farmington, Avon, Ellisville, Mount Pisgah Park, Fairview, Canton, Cuba, Smithfield, Bernadotte, Lewistown, Ipava, Duncan Mills, the Waterford area and Astoria in central Illinois. For more information, visit spoonriverdrive.org.

 

OCT.  2

 

Forever Plaid

Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

Washington Five Points, 360 Wilmor Road

$25 adults; $8 children and students

Conklin’s original Plaids are back one more time, crooning the greatest hits of the 50s and 60s in their impeccable four part harmony. For more information, visit fivepointswashington.org.

 

Woofstock 2016

Sunday, 1-6 p.m.

Wildlife Prairie Park’s Old Farm, 3826 N. Taylor Road, Hanna City

$20 – $40

$40 admission includes one person and one dog and includes a t-shirt for the person and a bandana for the dog. Admission for one person and one dog with no t-shirt or bandana is $25. Admission for one person and no dog is $20. Event benefits Wildlife Prairie Park. For more information, visit samsrescue.org/woofstock.

 

OCT.  3

 

Altered Book Art Pumpkins at the Library

Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Artists and crafters 5th grade and up can team up with a favorite adult to make an easy paper pumpkin. Registration required by calling (309) 467-2922.

 

Baby Talk at the Library

Monday, 9 a.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Encourage your child’s early development with this workshop. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

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