Join the Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria for an Earth Day Festival on April
23. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Park District)

APRIL 21

Local Author Speaks at the Library

Thursday, 4 p.m.

Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk

Free

Local author, Debbie Hand will talk about her book, “Helping Your Friend through the Storm.” For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

Sew a Self-Storing Tote

Thursday, 7 p.m.

Community Room, Maple Lawn, 700 N. Main, Eureka

Free

At the April meeting of the Woodford County Sewing Guild Michele Cecil will demonstrate the making of a handy, one-yard, self-storing tote bag. Free pattern will be available. For more information, call (309) 360-6772.

APRIL 22

Deadline for Garage Sale Inclusion

Eureka residents who are going to participate in the town-wide garage sale must submit their info and $5  by 5 p.m. For more information, email wendiwcj@mtco.com or call (309) 467-3314, Ext. 202.

Bootleggers Bash Fundraiser

Friday, 6 – 9 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$55 for a single; couple $100

Gourmet delights from 10 of Central Illinois’ favorite eateries. Enjoy live music, dancing, a silent auction. Vote for your favorite restaurant. Fundraiser benefits the museum. For more information, call (309) 863-3060.

APRIL 22-23

Illinois State Button Society Show

Fri., 1 – 5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 3202 E. Empire St., Bloomington

Free

Visitors are encouraged to bring along any buttons of their own to be analyzed by the button vendors. For more information, email ILbuttonsociety@aol.com.

Our Country’s Good

Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.

Bradley University’s Hartman Center for the Performing Arts

Ensemble play that offers a testament to the founding of Australia. For tickets or more information, call (309) 677-2650.

APRIL 22 – 24

Spring Plant Sale

Friday – Sunday

Luthy Botanical Garden, 2520 N. Prospect Road., Peoria

Free

Unique perennials, native plants, ornamental grasses, and unusual tropical plants and annuals for sale. Also, vegetable plants for sale. For more information, call (309) 686-3362.

APRIL 23

Earth Day Festival

Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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

Numerous booths will be on hand. Live music, local food, educational materials, hands-on demos, and more. For more information, call (309) 686-3360

American Spirits Docent Tour

Saturday, 1 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free with admission and exhibition up-charge

Get a tour of  the exhibition American Spirits the Rise and Fall of Prohibition. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

APRIL 23 – 24

Village-Aires Concert

Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 236 W. 5th St., Minonk

$7 adults; $3 youth

Chorus, small ensembles and soloists entertain. For more information, visit facebook.com/thevillageaires/.

APRIL 25

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Monday, 3 p.m.

Filger Library, 261 E 5th St., Minonk

Free

The latest in research into alzheimers and brain health will be discussed by Elizabeth Wells of the Alzheimers Association. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

APRIL 26  

Check Out Seeds at the Library

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

Learn to start seeds properly and check out seeds from the Library. Register at (309) 467-2922.

Writers’ Circle Meeting

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

Join the group to share your ideas and writings. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

APRIL 27

Story Time for Preschoolers

Wednesday, 10 a.m.

Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk

Free

Little ones will enjoy a story, craft and a snack. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

Wildflower Walk

Wednesday, 10 a.m.

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

Join a Forest Park naturalist on a half mile spring hike to see the beauty of spring revealed. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

— Woodford County events calendar —