: Jenna Smith, University of Illinois Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness, will be giving an upcoming program for food preparation class at the Eureka Library.

APRIL 14

Volunteering: Make a Difference

Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

Wendy Falk, Volunteer Development Coordinator at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka, will present a program on the benefits of volunteering. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

Spell Down at the Library

Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

Filger Library, 261 E 5th St., Minonk

Free

Can you spell better than a middle schooler? Come try to ‘spell down’ the Fieldcrest champions of 2016. Drinks and snacks if you try. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

Family “Chopped” Challenge

Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

McLean Co. Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Pkwy., Bloomington

$15 per family

Nutrition Educator Jenna Smith will challenge each family to create a meal using a set of ingredients provided. Families can compete in teams of 5. The event is open to 4-H and non 4-H families. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.

APRIL 15

New Lincoln Exhibit Opens in Springfield

Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Illinois Gallery, Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 112 N. 6th St.

Free

A new exhibit titled “Unfinished Work” will be open from April 15 – May 15. The exhibit takes its name from the Gettysburg Address, in which Lincoln described the “unfinished work” of bringing freedom to the nation. For more information, call (217) 558-8844.

APRIL 16

Gardeners’ Gathering: Sharing a Growing Secret

Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – noon

Great Oaks Community Church, 515 Rt. IL-116, Germantown Hills

$20

The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners’ workshop will offer many presentations. Ginny Hodgson from Ball Seed Company will speak on “Creative Container Gardening: Not Your Mama’s Potted Plants.” Participants will take home a container of specialty annuals. Free refreshments. For more information or to register, call (309) 467-3789.

Hunting in Illinois for Your Prairie Land Ancestors

Saturday, 10 a.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

Workshop participants will gain knowledge on researching and locating genealogy resources in Illinois. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

APRIL 17

Jazz Society Program

Sunday, 6 p.m.

Starting Gate Banquet Room, Landmark Recreation Center, 3225 N. Dries Lane, Peoria

$5 members; $7 non-members; students free

Dunlap High School Jazz Band under the direction of Jason Shea and the Western Illinois University Jazz Studio Orchestra, directed by Dr. John Cooper will perform. For more information, call (309) 692-5330.

Voting & Vodka: Prohibition & Women’s Suffrage

Sunday, 2 p.m.

Auditorium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free

Dr. Andrew Civettini explores the relationship of two popular movements that altered the way voters make decisions. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Saxophone Quartet at Bradley

Sunday, 7:30 p.m.

Dingledine Music Center, 1417 W. Barker, Peoria

Free

Four saxophonists perform classical music. Jacob Klein on tenor and Christian Sauder on baritone are from Metamora. For more information, call (309) 677-2595.

APRIL 18

Five Ingredient Fix

Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

$3

Nutritionist Jenna Smith will introduce which ingredients lend themselves to simple meal preparation. There will be a food demonstration and tastings. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

APRIL 19

Book Club for Adults at the Library

Tuesday, 3 p.m.

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

Free

The group will be discussing ‘Leaving Time’ by Jodi Picoult.

APRIL 20

Teen Writers Meet at the Library

Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

Filger Library, 261 E 5th St., Minonk

Free

Young people in grades 7 – 12 share their writing and learn more skills. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

Book Group to Discuss Richard Nixon

Wednesday, 10 a.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Past and Present Book Club will discuss Nixon’s political career. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

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