Eureka holds a citywide garage sale on Saturday, Sept. 22. (Photo courtesy of city of Eureka)

SEPT.   20

Meet the Author at the Library
Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m.
Filger Public Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
Free

The author of three romance novels, Joan Brandenburg, will be at the library for greeting and signing books. Register by calling 309-432-2929.

Cosplay in Eureka
Thursday, 3-5 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

The Woodford County Sewing Guild will present a program of discovery about Cosplay and costume making. For more information, call 309-370-2696.

Diabetes Clinic: Creating a No-Waste Kitchen
Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Woodford County Extension Office, 109 E. Eureka Ave., Eureka
Free

Learn to do your part in conserving food by understanding expiration dates, planning meals to use what’s on hand, and knowing how to safely and effectively store food. Receive a packet of recipes and watch a food demonstration. For more information, call 309-467-3789.

SEPT.   21-23

Peoria Oktoberfest
Fri. 5-11:30 p.m.; Sat. noon-11:30 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
CEFCU Stage, Festival Park, 200 N. Water St.
$7 before 5 p.m.; $10 after

Showcasing German entertainment, food, beer, and wine. Other activities include a carnival, German heritage tent with a genealogy search, and children’s activities. For more information, visit facebook.com/peoriaoktoberfest.

SEPT.   22

Eureka Townwide Garage Sale
Rain-date for the rained-out sale scheduled for Oct. 8

For more information, visit facebook.com/eurekaeba/.

Last ‘Junk in the Trunk’ for 2018
Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
IGA parking lot, W. Center in Eureka
Free

The Eureka Business Association welcomes everyone to the last flea market of the year. You can sell your stuff’ here for a $10 registration fee. For more information, visit eurekabusinessassociation.org.

Peoria Sew Special
Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
United Presbyterian Church, 2400 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria
$80 for non-members

Marla Kazell, nationally known seamstress and workshop instructor, will present two sessions: Pro Tips and Fabulous Shirts and Blouses. The event is sponsored by the Central IL/Peoria Chapter of the American Sewing Guild and begins with a continental breakfast at 9:30 and includes a soup and sandwich lunch. For more information or to register, call 309-267-1045 or email vghidina@itv-3.com.

September Cardmaking in Minonk
Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
Filger Public Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
$5 materials fee

Karen Podzamsky will lead the making of unique cards. Register by calling 309-432-2929.

Autumn Fest on the Square
Saturday, 5-8 p.m.
Washington’s Square
Free

Join the specialty shops for a night of fun, live music, food and shopping. For more information, call 309-444-5674.

Glow Run 5K Benefits St. Jude
Saturday, begins at 8 p.m.
Prairie Vista Golf Course, 502 W. Hamilton Road, Bloomington
$20-$30

Run on the golf cart paths at night and enjoy a post-race party that follows the awards presentation. For more information, call 309-808-3220.

Mermaid Day
RiverFront Museum
Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
222 SW Washington St., Peoria
Non-member $2 per child

Fun, hands-on art and science activities with crafts to take home. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

SEPT.   25

Kiwanis Quarter Auction in Morton
Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Morton Knights of Columbus, 616 W. David St.
$3

The Morton Kiwanis Quarter Auction will benefit Children’s Miracle Network Children’s Hospital of Illinois in Peoria. Admission fee includes one bidding paddle. For more information, call 309-467-4750.

–Woodford County Calendar of Events Sept. 19 – Sept. 25–