McLean County events calendar

The Prairie Aviation Museum in Bloomington invites the public to an Open Cockpit day on Saturday, May 21.  (Photo courtesy Prairie Aviation Museum)

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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