The flea market is just one event that is part of the Fourth of July celebration in Towanda. (Photo courtesy Towanda Fourth of July Facebook)

JUNE 30

Light n’ Lean Summer Cuisine

Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m.

Center for a Healthy Lifestyle, 2200 E. Washington St., Bloomington

$20

Kim McClintic will offer recipes and samples for summer veggie minestrone, fruited chicken salad sliders with ruby raspberry slaw, and sweet berry bruschetta. For more information, call (309) 661-5151.

‘Bone Jugs’ Performs at the Amphitheatre

Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

Connie Link Amphitheatre, 621 S. Linden St., Normal

Free

Group specializes in quirky songwriting and blazing xylophone. Bring lawn chairs or blanket. For more information, call (309) 454-9540.

JULY 1

Behind the Curtain Tours

Friday, 5-7 p.m.

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.,

Free

Docents will conduct tours of the neo-classical building. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

Country Concert in the Vineyard

Friday, 8-11 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery, 33633 State Rte. 9, Mackinaw

$10, 12 and under free

The country band ‘Brushville’ will entertain. Reserve deck seating available by calling (309) 359-9463.

JULY 2

‘Biscuits and Gravy’ to Perform

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery, 33633 State Rte. 9, Mackinaw

$5, 12 and under free

Group serves up classic rock as well as music from the 70s and 80s. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

JULY 3

Classic Cars and Classic Rock at the Vineyard

Sunday, noon-9 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rte. 9

$5, kids under 12 free

The Car Community Automobile will host the cruise-in from noon-5 p.m.; the band Bygones will entertain from 6-9 p.m. Bring your own picnic, but beverages must be purchased. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

Pantagraph’s ‘Celebrate America’

Sunday, 6-8 p.m.

Miller Park Bandstand, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington

Free

Old and new patriotic songs. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

Spaghetti Supper in Towanda

Sunday, 4:30-7 p.m.

Community Building

$6 adults; $4 children

Sponsored by the McLean County Home/Community Education. Menu includes spaghetti, bread and salad by Avanti’s, homemade desserts and drinks. For more information, call (309) 824-4797.

Towanda Community Street Dance

Sunday, 8-11 p.m.

Downtown Towanda

Free

Music provided by “Sweetwater.” For more information, visit http://towandajuly4.com/schedule.html.

JULY 4   

Early Bird Swim

Monday, 9-10:30 a.m.

Fairview Family Aquatic Center, 801 N. Main St., Normal

Adults ages 16 & over $1.00

Refreshments will be served at 10:30. For more information, call (309) 454-2444.

Annual Fly-in Breakfast

Monday, 7-10:30 a.m.

Municipal Airport, 320 N. 11th St., Monmouth

$8 for adults; $6 for children

The annual event will include opportunities for airplane rides which cost $25 per person. For more information, call (309) 734-3411.

JULY 5

Terrific Tuesday at Connie Link

Tuesday, 10 a.m.

Connie Link Amphitheatre, 621 S. Linden St., Normal

Free

Family-friendly activities. For more information, call (309) 454-9540.

“Twelfth Night’ Preview

Tuesday, 7:30-10 p.m.

Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington

Tickets from $12 – $49 (half the price of regular tickets)

Preview of Shakespeare’s comedy about love lost, love found and love imagined. For more information, call (309) 428-2535.

JULY 6

New Gentle Yoga Class at BroMenn

Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.

Advocate BroMenn Community Wellness Center, 1322-B S. Main St., Normal

$44 for 8 sessions

A series of gentle yoga will begin on July 6. It is designed for beginning and intermediate level students. For more information, call (800) 323-8622.

Furry Friends Traveling Petting Zoo

Wednesday, 3-4 and 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Community Room, Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.

Free

Children get to meet an awesome group of animals. For more information, call (309) 454-4668.

Chronic Pain Support Group

Wednesday, 5:45-7 p.m.

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington

Free

A support group to help people manage their pain will meet on July 6. For more information, call (309) 661-0368.

— McLean County events calendar —