McLean County Events
Chronicle Media Staff — April 11, 2017APRIL 13
When Downtown Became a Problem
Thursday, 12:10-12:40 p.m.
McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main, Bloomington
Free
Lunch and Learn will host ISU Professor Alan Lessoff reviews the first 3 decades of redevelopment plans for downtown. For more information, call (309) 827-0428.
Movie Night: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave., Normal
Free
Celebrate National Library Week by viewing the movie. Bring your own blankets and pillows for seating. For more information, call (309) 433-3495.
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A Grateful Dead Experience
Friday, 8 p.m.
The Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington
$15
The SCHWAG is a group based in St. Louis that aims to preserve and perpetuate the music of the Grateful Dead. For more information, call (309) 820-0352.
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Easter Cookie Decorating and Egg Hunt
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Bloomington Elks Lodge, 608 W. Seminary
$5
Children bring their own baskets to hunt eggs at 10 a.m. A large cookie to decorate costs $5. Reservations can be made for a dozen Easter cookies for $15 by calling (309) 530-4936. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Easter Bunny Skate
Saturday, 12:40-1:55 p.m.
Pepsi Ice Center, 201 S. Roosevelt Ave., Bloomington
$6; skate rental $2
The Easter Bunny won’t be hopping this year, he’ll be skating, and he wants young people to come along. For more information, call (309) 434-2875.
Backyard Beekeeping Workshop
Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
McLean County Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Pkwy., Bloomington
$40
Topics to be discussed are local issues, the state of bee research in the United States, bee stings and bee plants. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.
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Easter Brunch at the DoubleTree
Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center, Ballroom 10, Brickyard Drive, Bloomington
Adults $26; seniors $21; children 4-12 $13
Menu includes a prime rib carving station, honey glazed ham, and an omelet and crepe station. Reservations required by calling (309) 664-6446.
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The Night the Stars Fell
Tuesday, 7-8 p.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free
Bill Kemp will explore the event when thousands of meteors streaked through the darkened sky in 1833. For more information, call (309) 452-1757.
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Heartsaver CPR Class at BroMenn
Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m.
Health and Fitness Center, 1111 Trinity Lane, Bloomington
$30
The class will cover how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies. To register, visit www.advocatehealth.com/bromenn.
Little Wonders: Forest Flowers
Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m.
Sugar Grove Nature Center, 4532 N. 725 East Rd., McLean
$8
Children will enjoy the interactive class. They must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required before Sunday, April 16 by calling (309) 874-2174.