Woodford County events calendar

: The Prairie Wind Ensemble will perform at the  ICC Performing Arts Center on May  12. (Photo courtesy Prairie Wind Ensemble)

: The Prairie Wind Ensemble will perform at the ICC Performing Arts Center on May 12. (Photo courtesy Prairie Wind Ensemble)

MAY 12

Digestive Health Program at Advocate BroMenn

Thursday, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

101 S. Major St., Eureka

Free, registration required

Dr. Vijaya Misra, gastroenterologist, and Lexie Schwartz, registered dietitian from Advocate Eureka Hospital,  will give an overview of digestive health.  For more information or to register, call (800) 323-8622.

 

Utilizing Containers and Raised Beds to Grow Vegetables

Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

El Paso Public Library, 149 W. First St.

Free

Webinar will explain methods of using above-ground containers for maximizing garden space. For more information, call (309) 527-4360.

 

Prairie Wind Ensemble Concert

Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

ICC Performing Arts Center, 1 College Drive, E. Peoria

$8; students/seniors $6

Group known for superior performances will be in concert. For more information, call (309) 694-5136.

 

MAY 14

Disc Golf Tournament – Eureka Lake Park

Preview from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Eureka Lake Lower Park, drive to the far corner. First tee is behind one of the shelters. For more information, call (309) 360-8453.

 

Finding Your Irish Ancestors

Saturday, 10 a.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Karen Heinrich will help you learn about Irish history and give information on how to find Irish ancestors in this country and in Ireland. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

Morton Village Garden Club Plant Sale

Saturday, 8 a.m. – noon

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing

Annual sale of annuals and perennials. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

 

ICC Guest Artists Series: The Lost Concert

Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

ICC Performing Arts Center, 1 College Drive, E. Peoria

$20; students $10

The music of the Monkees and the Beatles presented by tribute bands ‘Pleasant Valley Sunday’ and ‘Paperback Writer.’ For more information, call (309) 694-5136.

 

Whiskey Tasting at the Museum

Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m.

Auditorium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$30 members; $33 non-members

Hugh Higgins, owner of Hearth Restaurant, will give a tutorial on whiskeys. Must be 21 to participate. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

MAY 15

Signs of Spring Walk

Sunday, 1:30 p.m.

Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria

Explore the woods with a naturalist and experience the awakening of the plants and animals of the Illinois River Bluffs. For more information, call (309) 686-3360 or visit artsaticc.com.

 

Scouting at the Museum: Home Science

Sunday, noon – 3 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$25 per scout

One-day workshop for Brownies to earn their Home Scientist badge. Event open to scouts and family members of all ages. For more information, call (309) 868-7000.

 

MAY 16

Yes! You Can! Preserving Workshop

Monday, 6 – 8 p.m.

Woodford County Extension Office, 109 E. Eureka Ave., Eureka

$5

Nutrition and wellness education, Jenna Smith, will give instruction on the safe way to freeze and dehydrate produce. For more information, call (309) 467-3789.

 

10 Things You Need to Know about Student Loans

Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

Pam Atkinson from the U. of I. Extension will help families learn about major decisions to consider before taking out loans for college. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

MAY 17

Library Sit and Stitch Group

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main

Free

Informal gathering of those who like to enjoy fabric crafts. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

MAY 18

American Girl Doll Program

Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

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

Free

Girls are invited to bring their American Girl Dolls to the library for special stories, craft, and snack. To register, call (309) 432-2929.

 

Past and Present Book Club

Wednesday, 10 a.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

This month’s topic is legendary baseball players, teams and games. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

 

 

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