Woodford County Events
Chronicle Media — August 9, 2016AUG. 11
Cutting the Cord: A Guide to Streaming TV
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main, Eureka
Free
Chris Reeves will present tips on what you should consider first before cutting the cord as well as the pros and cons of streaming TV options. To register, call (309) 467-2922.
AUG. 13
In the Shadow of the Swan – An Epic Fairytale
Saturday, 7 p.m.
Five Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington
$20 adults; $10 children
The performances showcase the talents of area dancers as they unit to support congenital heart patents at the Children’s Hospital of Illinois. For more information or tickets, call (309) 566-5671.
Italian-American Summer Festa Picnic
Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Hickory Grove Park, 12403 N. Hickory Grove Road, Dunlap
$3 adults; free children under 12
Live entertainment by Vince Chiarelli Band, children’s activities, spaghetti-eating contest, bocce ball tournaments, and Italian food and beverages. For more information, visit italianamericansociety.com/3festa/index.html.
Hummingbird Festival
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sommer Park, 6329 Koerner Road, Edwards
Donations accepted
The Forest Park Nature Center and Sommer Park will cooperate in the festival that will feature the banding of hummingbirds. In addition to information about the birds, children’s activities will be provided. For more information, call (309) 691-8423.
Tree ID Walk
Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Drive, Peoria
Free
Designed for people aged 10 and older, the walk will teach tree identification. Leaves may not be collected, but good collecting sites will be suggested. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.
Space Blast – Pre-K Workshop
Saturday, 11-11:30 a.m.
River Classroom, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
Free with general admission
Drop-in style workshop where children aged 3-5 can participate in science activities. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.
Wizard of Oz Festival
Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Butler Haynes Park, 9424 S. Mapleton Road, Mapleton
Adults $5; Seniors/kids $3
Event includes special guest Oz authors and artist, crafters and vendors, Oz puppet show, hayrack rides, petting zoo and stage show. For more information, call (309) 697-2929.
“Let It Glide!” NASA Engineering Design Challenge
Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Illinois River Classroom, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
$25 per person
One-day workshop where students take part in a design challenge and learn about the physics of flight in the process. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.
AUG. 15
John Deere Factory Tour
Monday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Departs from Hickory Hall, ICC North, 5407 N. University, Peoria
$75
Go behind the scenes at the John Deere factory to see the manufacturing process. Considerable walking is involved. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.
AUG. 15 – 21
Disc Golf Tournament Festival
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Eureka Lake Park
694 entrants participated in the 2015 event, and the Pro Purse for the winner was $117,453. The competition this year takes place at many area courses for the week with a concluding festival and awards at Eureka Lake. Sponsored by Ledgestone Insurance. For more information, call (309) 657-9971 or visit lisopen.com.
AUG. 15
Affordable Care Act and Medicare Information Workshop
Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free
Pam Atkinson, U of I Extension Consumer Economics Educator, will explain how to get the coverage you need. For more information, call (309) 467-3789.
AUG. 16
Eureka College Community Fair
Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lida’s Lawn at James and Burgess streets, Eureka
Free
A community fair for local businesses and churches to provide information, free samples and coupons, jobs and volunteer opportunities to incoming freshmen, returning students, faculty and staff during Welcome Week activities. For more information, call (309) 467-6413.
AUG. 17
Book Club Discusses Space Exploration
Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free
The group will be discussing astronauts and the history of space exploration. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.
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