The Sunday Market Winter Show will be held at Interstate Center in Bloomington on Feb. 18.

FEB.  15

Writer’s Circle Meets
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

Share your ideas and writings. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

Wool Gathering at the Library
Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
Free

Join other knitters to work on your project. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

Learn About Organ Donation
Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m.
Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
Free

Karen Kohnke of Secretary Jesse White’s staff will lead the question and answer session. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

FEB.  15-18

Corn Stock Presents ‘Curious Savage’
Thur. – Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.
1700 N. Park Rd., Peoria
$14; $10 students

“The Curious Savage,” written by John Patrick, is a comedic play about Ethel P. Savage, an elderly woman whose husband recently died and left her approximately ten million dollars. For more information, call (309) 676-2196.

FEB.  16

Menopause the Musical
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$42-$62

The lyrics parody popular music from the baby boomer era. Civic Center Box Office (800) 745-3000.

Cirque D’Or
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$28-$63

Family show with elements of contemporary circus combined with acrobatics, choreography and spectacular costumes. Civic Center Box Office (800) 745-3000.

Engineering Challenge: Simple Robotics
Friday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$12

Youths aged 6-10 will investigate Beebots and programming. Register by calling (309) 686-7000.

Owl Prowl at Forest Park Nature Center
Friday, 6-8 p.m.
5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights
$1

Hike into the realm of nocturnal critters and learn the natural history of native owls. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

FEB.  17

Tracing Your Ancestor’s Immigration
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

Professional genealogist Karen Heinrich will review immigration history and explain how to access passenger lists and naturalization records. To register, call (309) 467-2922.

Vintage Clothing and Collectibles Sale
Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon
Peoria Players Theater, 4300 N. University
Free admission

Features unique clothing and accessories from all eras. For more information, call (309) 688-4473.

Scouting at the Museum: Air of the Wolf
Saturday, noon-3 p.m.
Illinois River Classroom, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$20; chaperones $5

Wolf Cub Scouts will learn the science of air and weather. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Autism Resource Group Meeting
Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lakeview Branch Library, 1137 W. Lake, Peoria
Free

Parents with tweens or teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder meet for sharing and support. A movie will be shown for children of attending parents. For more information, call (309) 497-2200.

FEB.  18

3rd Sunday Market Winter Show
Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Interstate Center, 2301 Market St., Bloomington
$6

Event includes 100 dealers in antiques, collectibles, vintage, repurposed and crafts. For more information, call (217) 202-2847.

Engineers Week Bridge Contest
Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Free

Future engineers, scientists and kids of all ages invited to a free day at the museum sponsored by local engineering groups. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Animal Encounters: Reptiles
Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights
Free

Discover the reptiles that live in our area. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

Peoria Zoo: Year of the Dog
Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m.
2320 N. Prospect Rd.
$18; child $12

Celebrate the Chinese New Year and learn about dogs. A light snack and a craft will be included. Register by calling (309) 686-3365.

FEB.  19

Plan a Stress-free United Kingdom Holiday
Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

Professional UK relocation consultant Claire Evans will present a class on planning a stress-free United Kingdom holiday. To register, call (309) 467-2922.

Adult Coloring at Filger Library
Monday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
Free

Come join others in coloring intricate design sheets and enjoy conversation and relaxation. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

PRM Day Camp at the Museum
Monday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$55

Students aged 8-14 will spend their time at the museum exploring the universe, and participating in hands-on activities and experiments. Students should bring with them a peanut-free sack lunch. For more information or to register, call (309) 686-7000.

Library Offers Children’s Art Experience
Monday, 1-1:45 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

Artists in grades 1-4 will do art work based on the book, ‘The Zoo I Drew.’ For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

FEB.  20

Optical Illusion Art Party
Tuesday, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

Young people in grades 4-6 will create optical illusions using different media and techniques. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

Children’s Discovery Museum Logo Unveiling
Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Children’s Discovery Museum, 101 E. Beaufort St., Normal
Free

Free admission during the event to unveil the new logo. For more information, call (309) 433-3444.

Soil and Water Management Event
Tuesday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
U of I Extension, 1615 Commerce Pkwy., Bloomington
$45 (includes lunch)

Several speakers will address issues of soils, erosion, Illinois nutrients in the Gulf of Mexico, managing microbes, and how to use soil health tests in a crop management program. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.

–Woodford County Calendar of Events Feb. 15 – Feb. 20–