McLean County events calendar
May 17, 2016
The Prairie Aviation Museum in Bloomington invites the public to an Open Cockpit day on Saturday, May 21. (Photo courtesy Prairie Aviation Museum)
MAY 19
Book Club Discusses “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?”
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free
Novel by Maria Semple about an agoraphobic architect who goes missing. For more information, call (309) 452-1757
MAY 21
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
St. Joseph Hospital, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington
$50
Class designed for healthcare professionals, including infant CPR, and use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Fee includes book and supplies. Pre-registration and payment is required 48 hours in advance of class. For more information or to register, call (309) 661-5151.
Open Cockpit Day
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Prairie Aviation Museum, 2929 E. Empire St., Bloomington
$5
See inside the cockpits of airplanes, visit with pilots who flew the airplanes, and visit displays inside the museum. For more information, call (309) 663-7632.
Pooch Parade & Pet Fair
Saturday, noon – 3 p.m.
Uptown Normal, 11 Uptown Circle
Free, but donations are appreciated
Dress your pooch up in her most creative costume and participate in the parade at 1 p.m. For more information, call (309) 454-9557.
Dooley Park Car Show
Saturday, 3 – 7 p.m.
Dooley Park, 107 Franklin St., Downs
Free
25th annual event, coordinated by the Car Community Automobile Club in conjunction with the Downs Events Committee. For more information, call (309) 378-4391.
Annual Preview and Awards
Saturday, 2 p.m.
McLean County Arts Center, 601 N. East St., Bloomington
Looks ahead to the exhibits and activities of the Arts Center in 2016. Awards will be presented. For more information, call (309) 829-0011.
Abe Lincoln in McLean County
Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St., Bloomington
The new exhibit opening on Saturday contains Lincoln-related collections of artifacts and archives. For more information, call (309) 827-0428.
MAY 23
Zumba Toning Class Begins
Monday, 4 – 5 p.m.
Advocate BroMenn Community Wellness Center, 1322-B S. Main, Normal
$44
Muscle training using light weights. No prior Zumba experience necessary. For more information, call (800) 323-8622.
Free Medication Evaluation
Monday, 6 – 8 p.m.
BroMenn Medical Center, 1304 Franklin Ave., Normal
Free
One-on-one session with a pharmacist who will evaluate your medicines and supplements. For an appointment, call (800) 323-8622.
MAY 24
Mat and Ball Pilates Class
Tuesday, 6:15 – 7 p.m.
Advocate BroMenn Community Wellness Center, 1322-B S. Main St., Normal
$55 for 10 sessions
Participants will learn core strengthening and sculpting, as well as arm and leg muscle lengthening to improve posture. For more information or to register, call (800) 323-8622.
‘Boston’ 40th Anniversary Tour
Tuesday, 8 p.m.
US Cellular Coliseum, 101 S. Madison, Bloomington
Tickets begin at $40
‘Boston’ will be joined by legendary band Jefferson Starship. For more information, call (309) 434-2679.
Backyard Greenhouse Basics Webinar
Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.
McLean County Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Pkwy., Bloomington
Free
Learn from Extension Horticulture Educator, Kim Ellson, about how to get the most out of your greenhouse this season. For more information, call (815) 842-1776.
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