Woodford County events calendar

Peoria’s Riverfront Center Stage will host the River City Jazz Festival, sponsored by the Central Illinois Jazz Society and Peoria Park District, on Saturday, June 11. (Photo courtesy Peoria Park District)

Peoria’s Riverfront Center Stage will host the River City Jazz Festival, sponsored by the Central Illinois Jazz Society and Peoria Park District, on Saturday, June 11. (Photo courtesy Peoria Park District)

JUNE 11

Heart House 10K Run

Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

Eureka Lake, Eureka Lake Road

$30

In addition to the 10K Run With Your Heart and the 2 mile walk, there will be many other activities for the whole family. For more information, call (309) 467-6101.

 

Knights of Columbus Chicken Dinner

Saturday, 4-7 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Church School Hall, Minonk

Carry outs available and in town delivery is offered for seniors. For more information, call (309) 432-2700.

 

Journey to Space in 3-D

Saturday, 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$7.50 adult; $6.50 senior; $5.50 child; $5 member

‘Journey To Space’ gives a sweeping overview of past space accomplishments, current activities and future plans. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

JUNE 12

100-Year Celebration at Immanuel Lutheran

Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

West Side Park, Minonk

Immanuel Lutheran invites the community to help them celebrate 100 years of service. Free activities and games. For more information, call (309) 432-2322.

 

The Duryea Brothers Lecture

Sunday, 2 p.m.

Auditorium

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free

Mike Rucker, will clarify the history of the Duryea brothers and discuss the Duryea Peoria Trap which is now on permanent exhibit at Peoria Riverfront Museum. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

JUNE 13

Goal Setting Workshop with Dina Emser

Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

Local Leadership Coach Dina Emser will teach participants an easy step-by-step process that they can use anytime they have something they want to accomplish. Register at the library by June 10. Call (309) 467-2922.

 

Adult Coloring in Minonk

Monday, 2 – 4 p.m.

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

Free

Relax and de-stress by coloring sheets designed to bring a sense of serenity. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

 

JUNE 14

The Basics of Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

Join the Greater Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for a free educational program. The program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, disease stages, treatment, and much more. To register, call the library at (309) 467-2922 by June 9.

 

Filger Book Club

Tuesday, 3 p.m.

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

For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

 

Wool Ewe Join Us Meets

Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

Fiber enthusiasts can drop in any time to chat or work on projects. For more information, call (309) 830-2626.

 

JUNE 15

History Book Club Discusses King George III

Wednesday, 10 a.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

Long-reigning King George III will be discussed. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

 

 

 

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