APRIL 28

Eyes to See: Celebrating the Beauty of Nature

Thursday, 6 p.m.

Filger Library, 261 E 5th St., Minonk

Free

Poetry month celebration will be led by 4 visiting poets. Refreshments will be served. Register by calling (309) 432-2929.

 

Watersmart Gardening

Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

El Paso Public Library, 149 W. First St.

Free

Presented by the University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening program. To register, call (309) 663-8306.

 

Credit Report Clinic

Thursday, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Schedule a one-on-one appointment to learn how about credit reports and what credit scores mean. For an appointment, call (309) 467-2922.

 

Book Gossip at the Library

Thursday, 10 a.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

Learn the latest in book trends, author news and new books. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

APRIL 30

Minonk Town-wide Garage Sale

Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

City of Minonk

Map available online at minonktalk.com or at Grosenbach’s Grocery, Minonk Community Bank, Pops and garage sale participants.

 

Kennel Lake Spring Fish Fry

Saturday, 4 – 7 p.m.

Kennel Lake Sportsman’s Club, 22172 Kennel Lake Drive, Morton

$11 adults; kids 12 & under $5

Dixon’s fresh whole catfish and Alaskan walleye, baked or fried chicken, hot dogs. Carry-outs available. For more information, call (309) 266-9641.

 

Fuse Interactive Media Day

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free

Bradley University’s Interactive Media Department demonstrates the technology as a bridge between media and the community. For more information, visit bradleyinteractive.com.

 

MAY 1

Philharmonic Chorale at ICC

Sunday, 3 p.m.

ICC Performing Arts Center, 1 College Dr., East Peoria

$12; students/seniors $10

For more information, call (309) 694-5136.

 

Bradley Guitar Ensemble

Sunday, 7:30 p.m.

Dingeldine Music Center, 1417 W. Barker Ave., Peoria

Free

The ensemble specializes in chamber group arrangements.

 

The Road to the Eighteenth Amendment

Sunday, 2 p.m.

Auditorium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free

Dr. James Springer will talk about the legal regulation of alcohol in American History. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

‘American Spirits’ Docent Tour

Sunday, 1 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free with general admission to the Museum

For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

MAY 2

Horticulture Help Desk

Monday, 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

Bring your questions about your yard and garden. Presented by the U of I Extension. For more information, call (309) 467-3789.

 

Baby Talk

Monday, 9 a.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main.

Free

Parent-child workshop for Eureka area residents with children ages  0 – 36 months. For more information or to register, call (309) 367-4901.

 

Plant Clinic at the Library

Monday, 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Bring your gardening questions, landscape problems and insect samples for free advice from experts. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

Adult Coloring Night

Monday, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Colored pencils provided. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

MAY 4

Rennick Juried Art Show Opens

Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Lower Level Gallery, Peoria Public Library, 107 NE Monroe, Peoria

Free

Local artists have competed in the 54th Rennick Award contest and their works will be displayed. For more information, call (309) 674-1921.

 

 

 

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