JUNE 23

Medicare Made Clear

Thursday, 9 a.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

If you are soon to turn 65, you can learn what’s in store for you by attending this workshop. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 0.

Zoomobile at the Library

Thursday, 2 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

The Peoria Zoomobile will be on hand to teach about animal habitats. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 3.

 

Jim Markum Swing Band Performs in Morton

Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m.

Idlewood Arts Pavilion, Parkside Ave., Morton

Free

Morton Fine Arts Association presents the Arts in the Park events. Sandwiches, snacks and drinks available for purchase. Bring your own seating. For more information, call (309) 573-1276.

 

Make it 3-D Premier

Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

Participants in the library’s first 3D printer class will present their creations. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. O.

 

Painting Under the Influence

Thursday, 6-8 p.m.

Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St., Pekin

$25 per person

You’ll create a painting while enjoying wine. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.

 

Home Health Open House at Pekin Hospital

Thursday, 4-6 p.m.

2934 Court St.

Free

Meet the staff and tour the Home Health offices. Refreshments served. For more information, visit pekinhospital.org.

 

JUNE 24

“Mr. Lincoln” Performed at Speakeasy

Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St., Pekin

$20

A one-man play rooted in historical records and new discoveries about the man, the husband, the wartime commander in chief, and the president. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.

 

Rib Eye Dinner

Friday, 5-7:30 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall, 616 W. David St., Morton

$15

Dinner includes steak, baked potato, green beans, salad and roll. For more information, call (309) 263-1211.

 

Screen Time: Peoria Pops Orchestra

Friday, 7 p.m.

Washington 5-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road.

$12 adults; $10 seniors; $8 students

The Pops Orchestra celebrates music written for the big and small screens. For more information, call (309) 444-8222.

 

JUNE 25

Tour the Davidson Barn

Saturday, 1 p.m.

Meet at Memorial Hall, Communities of Maple Lawn, 700 N. Main, Eureka

Free

Visit the 180 year old barn to see the workmanship of post and beam barn construction when nails were not in use. Meet at Maple Lawn’s Memorial hall and car-pool to the site. For more information, call (309) 467-3144.

 

Cave Quest VBS

Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-noon

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 101 E. Garfield St., Minier

Free

Cave Quest Vacation Bible School teaches the Bible through experiences, song, and games. For more information, call (309) 264-9268.

 

Lego Time at the Library

Saturday, 2 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

Children in grades K-5th are invited to come and explore the world of Legos. There will be monthly challenges, or kids can build one of their own creations.  For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 3.

 

Solar System Family Night at the Museum

Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

$35 per family member

Event centers around “Be an Astronaut” exhibit and includes children’s activities, dome planetarium show, Giant Screen showing of ‘Journey to Space,’ and refreshments. Pre-registration required by calling (309) 686-7000.

 

Ham Radio Field Day

Saturday, begins at 9 a.m.

Sun Plaza, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

Free

The Peoria-Area Amateur Radio Club will begin broadcasting at 1 p.m. and continue for 24 hours. Field Day is a picnic, a camp out, practice for emergencies, an informal contest, and most off all – FUN. More than 35,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or friends to operate from remote locations. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Space Blast Pre-K Drop-in Workshop

Saturday, 11-11:30 a.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

Free with general admission.

Drop-in style workshop where children can experience cool space science. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Let It Glide Nasa Design Challenge

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St

$25 per person

Students will take part in NASA’s Engineering Design Challenge and learn about the physics of flight in the process. There will be a snack break in which students are able to eat a sack lunch or purchase food from the concession stand. For more information or to register, call (309) 686-7000.

 

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on the Giant Screen

Saturday, 6:30 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St

$7.50 adult; $5.50 child; $6.50 senior

Family-favorite movie rated PG. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Concert in the Vineyard: Patrick n’ Swayze Band

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rte. 9

$5, under age 12 free; deck seating $5 extra

Modern pop music served up enthusiastically. Bring your lawn chairs. Bring your own foods, but beverages must be purchased. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

 

JUNE 25 – 28    

Olde English Faire

Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wildlife Prairie Park, 3826 N. Taylor Road, Hanna City

$10

Event focuses on medieval culture with jousting, sword fighting, music, archery, belly dancing and storytelling. For more information, visit wildlifeprairiepark.org.

 

JUNE 29

Camera Day at the Museum

Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Children’s Discovery Museum, 101 E. Beaufort St., Normal

Free with paid museum admission

Investigate the history and science of the camera and how it’s made. For more information, call (309) 433-3444.

 

 

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