First Sunday Market in Morton will be held April 2 at the Morton Knights of Columbus, 616 W. David St. (Photo courtesy of Morton K of C)

MARCH 31

Hands All Around Quilt Guild Show

Friday, all day

Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center, 1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington

$5

The theme for this year’s show is, “Look What We’ve Learned.” For more information, call (309) 827-2308.

APRIL 1

Strider Bike Event in Pekin

Saturday, 8-9 a.m.

Warming Room, Pekin Memorial Arena

Free

Families with children 5 years and under explore the mobility of two wheels on bikes with no pedals. Helmets are required by all riders. For more information, call (309) 347-7275.

Trivia Game Night at the Winery

Saturday, 6-9 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rt.  9

$5 per person to play

Players match their wits in a strictly for fun game of trivia. Teams can be a maximum of four players. For more information, call (309) 645-5054.

St. Jude Run’s Karaoke Night at McMahon’s

Saturday, 8 p.m.-midnight

McMahon’s Pines & Plates, 80 Sunnyland Plaza, Washington

Free

The entire day’s proceeds will be donated to St. Jude. For more information, email katie@themcmahongroup.net.

Polka Time Dinner Dance

Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

Lindenhof, 7601 N. Harker Drive, Peoria

$12 adults; $6 kids 7-12

Eddie Korosa, Jr. will provide the polka music at the dinner buffet that includes German foods. Only cash and checks accepted. For more information, call (309) 691-7484.

Microsculpture Exhibit

Opens Saturday

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free with admission to the museum

Levon Biss’s large format photographs allow guests to see insects in amazing detail. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Super Saturday at the Museum: Minerals

Saturday, 1:30-2:30

Lobby, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free with regular paid museum admission

Join knowledgeable museum staff and volunteers exploring the science of minerals. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

APRIL 2

First Sunday Market in Morton

Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Morton Knights of Columbus, 616 W. David St.

Free

Treasures to be found include shabby, antique, crafts, jewelry, art, primitives, re-purposed, clothing, essential oils, hand painted china, embroidered treasures, movie posters and autographs. For more information, call (309) 263-1211.

Ensemble Concert at ICC

Sunday, 2 p.m.

Life Together Center, 3625 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria

$10; students $5

The Spring Concert features Youth Symphony student musicians in the Honors String Quartet. In addition, a Bass Master Class will be taught by Brandon Mooberry. For more information, call (309) 370-6424.

Opening Day for Peoria Professional Baseball

Sunday, 5:30 p.m.

Dozer Stadium, 730 SW Jefferson

$15

Cardinals vs. Cubs 2017 Peoria Chiefs Opening Day Party will include an all-you-can-eat buffet. For more information, call (309) 680-4008.

APRIL 3

Tasty Book Discussion at the Library

Monday, 4 p.m.

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing

Free

Join in the discussion of “Art of the Pie” by Kate McDermott and enjoy a piece of pie. Register by calling (309) 263-2200.

APRIL 4

Y Not? Book Club

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing

Free

Join other adults reading today’s best Young Adult Fiction. Copies of this month’s book, ‘The Thousandth Floor’ by Katharine McGee, are available at the library desk. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

Getting Started with Genealogy

Tuesday, 3-4:30 p.m.

Kolb Memorial Conference Room, Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria

Pick up tips on how to use the library’s new databases.  We now offer Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest Online. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.

Riverdance Comes to Peoria

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.

$40-$84

The 20th Anniversary World Tour of Riverdance will be at the Peoria Civic Center. For tickets visit www1.ticketmaster.com.

Educator Open House & Teacher Tuesday

Tuesday, 4:30-7 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free for educators with school ID or affiliation

Teachers engage in discussions and demonstrations, learn about new and innovative programs taking place in the Peoria area. Advanced registration required by calling (309) 6