Woodford County events
July 5, 2016
Members of the Nitsch Theatre Arts company (from left) Briana Vior-Van Hoorn, Dr. Chris Hughes, Kyle King, Kyle Redmon, and John Johnson rehearse a scene from “Loot” which will be performed July 8-10 at Eureka College’s Pritchard Theatre. (Photo courtesy Nitsch Theatre Arts)
JULY 7
Handling Your Fussy Eater Workshop
Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Filger Library, 261 E. 5th 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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