Come out for the Chill Billy Winter Sporting Event on Jan. 27 at Camp Wokonda in Chillicothe. (Photo courtesy of allevents.org)

JAN.  25

Sherlock Holmes Story Society
Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
North Branch, Peoria Public Library, 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
Free

This month’s story for discussion is “Silver Blaze.” For more information, call (309) 497-2100.

Creating Edible Landscapes
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

Learn how to design an abundant ornamental flower, fruit and vegetable garden. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

Hands On Makerspace
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

The subject for this months’ MakerCart is ‘rocks.’ For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

JAN.  26

Legislative Forum
Friday, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Freedom Hall, 346 W. Birchwood St., Morton
$15

The Morton Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs committee will be hosting State Senator Bill Brady and Illinois Chamber of Commerce representative Tyler Diers. They will share legislative updates along with briefings on upcoming bills impacting business, health, education and infrastructure. For more information, call (309) 263-2491.

Teen Harry Potter Night at the Library
Friday, 5-8 p.m.
Washington District Library, 480 Wilmor Rd.
Free

Come to the library to be sorted into houses, seek out horcruxes, eat Harry Potter-themed snacks and watch a Harry Potter movie. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

JAN. 26-28

Illinois Fish and Feather Expo
Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Dr., Bloomington
$7; children 12 and under $4

Central Illinois’ hunting, fishing and boating show includes vendors, seminars by pro fishermen, and door prizes. For more information, visit facebook.com/PantagraphFishandFeather/.

JAN.  27

Taste of Pekin
Saturday, 6-9 p.m.
St. Joseph Catholic School, 300 S. 6th St.
Free

Local Pekin area restaurants will be selling some of their most popular menu items, along with beer, wine, and soft drinks.  There will be musical entertainment, games, dancing, book fair, and a scavenger hunt throughout the school. For more information, call (309) 353-6948.

Mary Todd Lincoln Historical Program
Saturday, 2-3 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, Levee District
Free

Actress Laura Keyes shares Mary’s story in an education program entitled “Mrs. Lincoln Goes to Washington City.” For more information, call (309) 699-3917.

Lego Time at Pekin Public Library
Saturday, 2 p.m.
301 S. 4th St.
Free

Youth in grades K-5 will create using the library’s Legos. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 3.

Chill Billy Winter Sporting Event
Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Camp Wokonda, 620 E. Boy Scout Rd., Chillicothe
$5

Event includes chili lunch, open ice fishing, winter survival class, winter tree ID hike, and maple syrup tours. Two- and 8-hour endurance races for fees of $45 and $65 respectively. For more information, call (309) 682-1200.

JAN.  29

Lego Club at the Library
Monday, 3:15 p.m.
Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing
Free

Youths in kindergarten through grade 3 will share their building skills in a small-group setting. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

Trivia Quest
Monday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing
Free

Using the online resource WorldBook, teams will race each other to answer questions. For ages 8-14. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

Teen DIY: Mini Notebooks
Monday, 6 p.m.
Alpha Park Public Library, 3527 S. Airport Rd., Bartonville
Free

Students ages 12-18 will learn to make their own miniature notebook. For more information, call (309) 697-3822, Ext. 13.

–Tazewell County Calendar of Events Jan. 24 – Jan. 29–