The Corn Belt Kennel Club Dog Show will be held at the McLean County Fairgrounds on May 27-30. (Photo courtesy Corn Belt Kennel Club)

MAY 26

Dehydrating Foods Workshop

Thursday, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

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

$20

Learn to use a food dehydrator to preserve your food, including fruit leathers, jerky, vegetables for soups and stews, and dried fruits for snacking. Recipes and tasting samples provided. For more information call, (309) 661-5153.

MAY 27

Haunted Bloomington-Normal Ghost Walk

Friday, noon – 8:30 p.m.

Meet at Lucca Grill, 116 Market St., Bloomington

$15 (age 9 and up)

Some of the haunted and historic sites of the twin cities will be included. Register by calling (309) 846-4306.

Maggie Rose in Concert

Friday, 7:30 p.m.

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

$25

Maggie Rose mixes ballads and book-kickin’ country music. For more information, call (309) 434-2787.

MAY 27-30

Corn Belt Kennel Club Dog Show

Friday – Monday

McLean County Fairgrounds, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington

Event is sponsored by the Corn Belt KC, Inc. and Illinois Valley KC of Peoria, Inc. For more information, visit cornbeltkennelclub.org.

MAY 30

2016 Memorial Mile Race

Monday, races begin at 7:20 a.m.

Downtown Bloomington, 106 W. Monroe

$30

Proceeds will benefit the Great Plains LIFE Foundation, dedicated to helping at-risk students. The one-mile race will follow the Memorial Day Parade Route and finish in Miller Park. For more information, call (309) 808-3220.

McLean Memorial Day Ceremony

Monday, 11 a.m.

McLean Cemetery by the McLean American Legion.

Memorial Day Parade

Monday, 9 a.m.

Front and Madison Streets, Bloomington

Free

Ceremonies will follow the parade at the Miller Park bandstand. The Guest speaker will be Terry Vance, VFW past state commander. Rain location: National Guard Armory, 1616 S. Main St.

MAY 31

Dance Yourself Fit

Tuesday, 5:45 – 6:35 p.m.

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

$48

Eight sessions using cardio dance moves to current popular music. For more information, call (309) 661-5151.

JUNE 1

Cholesterol and Glucose Screening

Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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

$25

Screening includes a finger stick blood sample measuring cholesterol and blood glucose. Twelve-hour fasting is recommended. For an appointment, call (309) 661-5151.

Downs Village Market

Wednesday, 4 – 6 p.m.

Southwest edge of Downs, 103 W. Franklin St.

Free

Locally grown and select regional produce, meat, baked goods and honey, plants and flowers, quality crafts and handmade items are featured. For more information, call (309) 378-4396.

Chronic Pain Support Group

Wednesday, 5:45 – 7 p.m.

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

Free

The group will offer education and emotional support to those with chronic pain and to family and friends affected. For more information, call (309) 661-0368.

Heartsavers First Aid Basics

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – noon

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

$40

Class teaches critical skills needed to respond to and manage first aid emergencies until EMS arrives. Pre-registration required 48 hours in advance of class. For more information or to register, visit osfhealthcare.org/st-joseph/calendar/event/1138/.

Yes! You Can Preserve Food

Wednesday, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

McLean County Extension, 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington

$15 per person

Workshop teaches proper home canning. Class size is limited. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.

— McLean County events calendar —