JULY 7

 

Handling Your Fussy Eater Workshop

Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

Filger Library, 261 E. 5^th St., Minonk

Free

Bring the kids who will have a separate story hour and craft while you learn recipes and techniques to satisfy your fussy eater from Stacy Coussens, Woodford County Extension. For more information or to register, call (309) 432-2929.

 

Jim Markum Swing Band Performs

Thursday, 7 p.m.

CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria

Free

The program is part of the CEFCU Jazz series. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.

 

JULY 8

 

Read for the Win Trivia Night

Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

First-ever adult trivia night will feature contests, food and fun. Register a group of 6 or be paired up for the friendly competition. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

Rock Night at the HOI Fair

Friday, 6-7:30 p.m.

Expo Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria

Fair admission is $10 for adults

Wolf & Gypsy Band, The Formula, and Whiskey’s Gone will perform. For more information, visit heartofillinoisfair.com.

 

JULY 9

 

JammSammich Takes Center Stage

Saturday, 8:30 p.m.

CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, 200 NE Water St., Peoria

$7

Experience one of Central Illinois’ favorite musical groups. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.

 

JULY 10  

 

Apollo Theater – My Fair Lady

Sunday, 2 p.m.

Apollo Theater, 311 S. Main St., Peoria

$5

See the movie in a real movie theater. For more information, call (309) 673-4343.

 

Chris Cornell Performs at the Civic Center

Monday, 8 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW Jefferson

Tickets start at $50.50

Chris Cornell was the chief architect of the 90s grunge movement and is one of the best rock voices. For more information, call (309) 673-8900.

 

JULY 11

 

Middle School Paper Crafters

Monday, 3:30-5 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Children experience paper crafting under the tutelage of Danielle Husted and Debi Smith. For more information or to register, call (309) 467-2922.

 

Plant Clinic at the Library

Monday, 4:30-6 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Woodford County University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice on gardening, plant and insect identification, and landscape problems. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

3-M Mystery Book Club

Monday, 10 a.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Members and guests will share their reading experiences with authors who are new to them. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

Adult Coloring at Filger Library

Monday, 2-4 p.m.

Filger Public Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk

Free

Find out how relaxing it is to color designs. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

 

Learn How to Knit

Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

$10

All materials provided for those who want to learn to knit. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

JULY 12

 

Eating Well as You Age

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

$3

University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness staff will explain how healthy food choices may help to decrease the risk of developing chronic diseases commonly associated with aging. Enjoy free food tastings and take home a packet of recipes. For more information or to register, call (309) 467-2922.

 

Adult Book Club Meets at Minonk

Tuesday, 3 p.m.

Filger Public Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk

Free

Come to the library to discuss your latest literary find. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

 

‘In This Moment’ Performed at Limelight

Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Limelight Eventplex, 8102 N. University St., Peoria

Tickets start at $20

Los Angeles hard rock group led by Maria Brink. For more information, call (309) 693-1234.

 

JULY 13

 

“La Boheme” at Willow Knolls

Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Willow Knolls Cinema in Willow Knolls Shopping Center, Peoria

$14

The movie of the opera will be shown. For more information, call (309) 692-5955.

 

 

 

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