Woodford County Events
by Chronicle Media — September 6, 2016
Come cheer on the Eureka College Red Devils on Sept. 10 beginning with the Tailgate Party at 10 a.m. at Reagan Drive in Eureka. (Photo courtesy of Eureka College football)
SEPT. 8
Drones over Eureka
Thursday, 7 p.m.
The Gathering Place, Communities of Maple Lawn, Eureka
Free
The Woodford County Historical Society welcomes Jeff Stahl, Chef Owner of the Chanticleer Restaurant, to share his experiences and videos of Eureka landmarks as seen from his drone. Meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call (309) 360-6772.
Sign the Wall
During regular library hours
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
$5
Stop in to take Sharpie in hand and sign the wall to support the Elevator Project. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.
SEPT. 8-10
Spastics Paralysis Foundation Yard Sale
Thursday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
411 E. Pearson, Eureka
Free
Large yard sale that will benefit research into spastics paralysis. Most items are not priced; donations accepted for the items. For more information, call (309) 467-4750.
SEPT. 9
Sewing Guild Community Sewing Day
Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Peoria Public Library, 3001 W. Grand Parkway
Free
Sewers will be making cot sheets and bibs for the Crittenden Crisis Nursery and Anti-Ouch Pouches for breast cancer victims. For more information, email lynnetango@gmail.com.
SEPT. 10
Eureka College Tailgate Party
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Reagan Drive in Eureka
Free to alumni; $10 donation per tailgate
Jamsammich will entertain. Red Devils Football Team arrives on field escorted through a tunnel of 50 Harley motorcycles. Game at 1 p.m.
Beethoven’s Eighth Wonder Concert
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Five-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington
$35 adults; $8 children/students
Heartland Festival Orchestra will feature Rachel Barton Pine on violin. For more information, call (309) 339-3943.
‘Biscuits and Gravy Band’ Performs at Mackinaw
Saturday, 7-11 p.m.
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rt. 9, Mackinaw
$5
Bring your own seating to enjoy the music. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.
Kitchen Tour
Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
105 Zinser Place, Washington
$20
Washington Historical Society tour of several spectacular kitchens in Washington. Tickets available in advance at Kimpling’s Ace Hardware, Denhart’s Restaurant and LeFleur. Tickets $17 if bought before September 10. For more information, call (309) 444-4793.
The Avett Brothers
Saturday, 8 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
$40-$55
Folk rockers return to the Civic Center. For more information, call (309) 673-3200.
Native American Church Fall Festival
Saturday, 4-6 p.m.
Dayspring Native American United Methodist Church, 201 N. Norwood Place, East Peoria
Free
Event includes a bonfire, Ceremonial Drum experience, Wildlife Prairie Park Outreach Program, snacks and drinks. For more information, call (309) 698-2527.
Flathead Reunion Car Show
Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Towanda’s Old Route 66 Mile
Free
The 12th annual Flathead Reunion is a car show for flathead powered Pontiac and Oakland automobiles. Many car owners will be dressed in the dress of the period when the car was new.
SEPT. 12
Adult Coloring at the Library
Monday, 2-4 p.m.
Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
Free
Bring your own coloring sheets and pencils or use the library’s. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.
Horticulture Help Desk
Monday, 4:30-6 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free
Bring your problems to the library to get help from master gardeners. For more information, call (309) 467-3789.
SEPT. 13
Book Club Discusses ‘The Bone Clocks’
Tuesday, 3 p.m.
Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
Free
The book by David Mitchell will be discussed. To register, call (309) 432-2929.
Learn the Art of Calligraphy
Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.
ICC North Campus, 5407 N. University, Peoria
$19
Learn to write in calligraphy. Visit icc.edu/acp to get a list of supplies. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.
SEPT. 14
Baby Talk at the Library
Wednesday, 9 a.m.
Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
Free
Encourage little ones from age 0-3 to love books and reading. To register, call (309) 432-2929.
Opening Ceremony for the Pumpkin Festival
Wednesday, 5 p.m.
Gold’s Gym Entertainment Stage, Festival Grounds on Jefferson
Free
Official ceremony that includes cutting the pumpkin vine, reciting the Pumpkin Oath and blowing bubbles. For more information, call (309) 263-2491.
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