Woodford County Calendar of Events April 4 – April 9

The Eureka Greater Area Kiwanis Club will hold a quarter auction to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network on April 9.

APRIL 5

Riverfront Museum Movie: ‘The Blues Brothers’
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Jefferson St.
$8.50

Jake Blues, just out from prison, puts together his old band to save the Catholic home where he and brother Elwood were raised. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

APRIL 6-7

Central Illinois Auto Show
Fri. noon-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$5

Friday is Senior Day where ages 60+ are admitted for $2.50. Sunday is Family Day where 2 adults and 2 children aged 15 & under are $8. For more information, visit peoriaautoshow.com.

APRIL 7

All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry at Linn Mennonite School
Saturday, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
1594 County Rd 1700 N, Roanoke
Donations appreciated

The meal is available dine-in or carry-out. For more information, call 309-923-5641.

German Music Fest with Eddie Korosa
Saturday, 5-9 p.m.
Lindenhof, 7601 N. Harker Drive, Peoria
$12; kids 6-10 $6

The Damenchor and Harmonie Mixed Chorus will perform in addition to Eddie Korosa on the accordion. Admission includes a German dinner buffet. For more information, call 309-691-7484.

APRIL 8

Power Lawn Mower Clinic
Sunday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Expo Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria
$40

The workshop includes cleaning the deck, sharpening blades, changing oil and spark plugs, and checking air filters. PAWS, JDRF, EPIC, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and CIDGA will benefit. For more information, visit cidga.org/product/lawn-mower-service/.

APRIL 9

Quarter Auction to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network
Monday, 6 p.m.
Parish Hall, Eureka Christian Church, 302 S. Main St.
$3

The Eureka Greater Area Kiwanis is sponsoring the auction to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Illinois located in Peoria. The money allows the Hospital to provide specialized care to all children regardless of a family’s ability to pay. The event is conducted by Susan Bressner and there are no overhead fees. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call 309-467-4750.

 

 

–Woodford County Calendar of Events April 4 – April 9–