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		1 THE HANDS ALL AROUND QUILT GUILD PENGUIN PROJECT OF MCLEAN COUNTY SETS MEETING PENGUIN PROJECT OF MCLEAN COUNTY SETS MEETING The Penguin Project of McLean County is holding an informational meeting for the 2012 theatre project. This year the Penguin Project of McLean County is mounting a production of Beauty &…	2 PENGUIN PROJECT OF MCLEAN COUNTY SETS MEETING PENGUIN PROJECT OF MCLEAN COUNTY SETS MEETING PENGUIN PROJECT OF MCLEAN COUNTY SETS MEETING PENGUIN PROJECT OF MCLEAN COUNTY SETS MEETING THE HANDS ALL AROUND QUILT GUILD THE HANDS ALL AROUND QUILT GUILD THE HANDS ALL AROUND QUILT GUILD will meet February 2nd at 7 pm at the Mennonite Church of Normal, 805 South Cottage Ave., Normal. Kathy Kansier (www.kathykansier.com) will lecture on… Young Professional Organziation of Greater Peoria Meeting Young Professional Organziation of Greater Peoria Meeting The Morton Chamber of Commerce is co-hosting a great networking social with the Young Professional Organziation of Greater Peoria (YPGP) on Thursday, February 2 at Red Rock Bar & Grille from… Lego My Library Lego My Library Lego My Library Normal Public Library February 2, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us on the first Thursday of each month to build, build, build! Each month will have a different theme… PENGUIN PROJECT OF MCLEAN COUNTY SETS MEETING PENGUIN PROJECT OF MCLEAN COUNTY SETS MEETING The Penguin Project of McLean County is holding an informational meeting for the 2012 theatre project. This year the Penguin Project of McLean County is mounting a production of Beauty &…	3 PENGUIN PROJECT OF MCLEAN COUNTY SETS MEETING PENGUIN PROJECT OF MCLEAN COUNTY SETS MEETING Country star Trace Adkins Country star Trace Adkins Country star Trace Adkins will bring his “Song & Stories Tour” to The Peoria Civic Center Theater on Saturday, March 10th at 8:00pm. Tickets—priced at $35.00 to $65.00 (additional fees may… Cultural Competence: Discourse & Dialogue Cultural Competence: Discourse & Dialogue Presented and Facilitated By: Waubonsee Community College and the Kendall County Health Department Deepening discourse through understanding cultural constructs and cultural experience. Date: February 3, 2012 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Kendall County Health…	4 Cultural Competence: Discourse & Dialogue Cultural Competence: Discourse & Dialogue Cultural Competence: Discourse & Dialogue Cultural Competence: Discourse & Dialogue Cultural Competence: Discourse & Dialogue Cultural Competence: Discourse & Dialogue Dances of Universal Peace Dances of Universal Peace Dances of Universal Peace will be danced on Saturday, Feb. 4, 7:15 – 9:30 pm at the Unitarian Church, 1613 East Emerson, Bloomington. No partners are needed to participate in… NACMAI Fund Raiser Dinner/Concert NACMAI Fund Raiser Dinner/Concert Illinois Country Music Association, Inc. Sam Carlin NACMAI Fund Raiser Dinner/Concert The Illinois Country Music Association is hosting their annual Sam Carlin NACMAI Fund Raiser Dinner/Concert February 4th at the Friends &… Neighbors Association of Normal Quarterly Meeting Neighbors Association of Normal Quarterly Meeting Start Time 10:00 am Venue Normal Community Activity Center Address 1110 Douglas St Normal 61761 United States Map It Event Details The Neighbors Association of Normal will meet for its Quarterly Meeting on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.… Alivia’s Fundraiser Alivia’s Fundraiser There will be a fundraiser for Alivia Gibson on February 4th from 2p.m. – 11p.m. at Tri-lake in Bloomington. Donations will be used by the family to help with the… Dodging Cancer 2012 – Dodgeball Tournament Dodging Cancer 2012 – Dodgeball Tournament Start Time 08:00 am Venue Olympia South Address 103 NE 5th Atlanta, IL 61723 United States Map It Event Details 4th ANNUAL DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT PHANNY’S 2012 BENEFIT FOR: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Trash Talking Schedule of Events Kick Off Party at Chubby’s Friday, February 3rd from… Town of Normal “Families on the Go” Town of Normal “Families on the Go” The next trip is scheduled to Medieval Times in Chicago. A chartered bus will leave te parking lot at 1p.m. on Saturday, February 4th and return at 8p.m..…	5 Town of Normal “Families on the Go” Friends of Carlock Book Sale Friends of Carlock Book Sale USED BOOK SALE The Friends of Carlock Public Library will hold a used book sale on Sunday, February 5, from 7 am – 1 pm. The sale will be held in…
6 Friends of Carlock Book Sale Friends of Carlock Book Sale Softball Informational Meeting and Registration Softball Informational Meeting and Registration Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is holding its softball informational meeting for adult men, women, and co-rec leagues on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Miller Park Pavilion. New… BLOOMINGTON KIWANIS MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS BLOOMINGTON KIWANIS MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS The Kiwanis Club of Bloomington meets Mondays at 12:00 for one hour at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, Illinois. Lunch and program are included…	7 BLOOMINGTON KIWANIS MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS BLOOMINGTON KIWANIS MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS BLOOMINGTON KIWANIS MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS ISU’s NAACP Chapter Hosts HIV Awareness Forum ISU’s NAACP Chapter Hosts HIV Awareness Forum The Illinois State University chapter for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will host I Am My Brother/Sister’s Keeper: Fight HIV/AIDS from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7,… Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Beginning now through April 13, Mt. Moriah Christian Church will serve as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site and offer free income tax preparation for individuals earning less than $35,000 and… Fly Your Sweetie To the Moon Fly Your Sweetie To the Moon February 7, 2012 6:00 pm Nothing is more romantic on Valentine’s Day than a candlelight dinner with the one you love . . . unless you’re flying to the Moon! This magical evening begins with…	8 Fly Your Sweetie To the Moon Fly Your Sweetie To the Moon Tuesday Tales Tuesday Tales Normal Public Library Tuesdays, 01/31/2012 – 05/01/2012, 10:30am - 11:00am Come join us for stories and songs! Books will be aimed at 3- to 5-year-olds, but everyone is welcome. Free! Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Beginning now through April 13, Mt. Moriah Christian Church will serve as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site and offer free income tax preparation for individuals earning less than $35,000 and…	9 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site First day to apply by mail or in person for an absentee ballot First day to apply by mail or in person for an absentee ballot First day for any registered voter presently within the United States, to make application by mail or in person to the election authority for an official ballot. FAFSA Info & Walkthrough FAFSA Info & Walkthrough FAFSA Info & Walkthrough Normal Public Library 02/09/2012, 6:00pm - 7:30pm Learn first-hand from “super duper wonky experts on the FAFSA” from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. They do the research for you and provide useful… Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Beginning now through April 13, Mt. Moriah Christian Church will serve as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site and offer free income tax preparation for individuals earning less than $35,000 and…	10 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Mosaic of Pontiac Mosaic of Pontiac Mosaic of Pontiac introduced a new monthly celebration that showcases the services that are provided and some of the clients being served. “Discover the Possibilities” is what the theme of the event… Lady Gaga Night Open Skate – Pepsi Ice Center Lady Gaga Night Open Skate – Pepsi Ice Center February 10, 2012 7:30 pm Open Skate to Lady Gaga’s biggest hits from 7:30 pm to 9 pm at Pepsi Ice Center. Admission: $5 and skate rental $2. Find more info at www.PepsiIceCenter.com Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Beginning now through April 13, Mt. Moriah Christian Church will serve as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site and offer free income tax preparation for individuals earning less than $35,000 and…	11 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site RONNIE MILSAP RONNIE MILSAP Watseka Theatre, 219 E Walnut Street, Watseka , Illinois 60970 (815) 993-6585 www.watsekatheatre.com The Children’s Auction The Children’s Auction The action will be held at Bloomington’s VFW Post 454 from 11am-7pm. Towanda Scout Pancake/Sausage Breakfast Towanda Scout Pancake/Sausage Breakfast Towanda Scouts will be having their annual Pancake & Sausage Meal on Saturday, Feb 11th from 8 AM until 2:00 PM at the Towanda Grade School. We feature all you care to… Marriage Enrichment Seminar Marriage Enrichment Seminar The Bethany Fellowship of Churches is sponsoring a FREE Marriage Enrichment Seminar for all couples in and around the community from 8:30–11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 11. The seminar will be held at… Blue Valentine Blue Valentine Start Time 07:00 pm Venue The Chateau Hotel & Conference Center Address 1601 Jumer Dr. Bloomington 61704 United States Map It Event Details An Evening with the Doves For Singles, Friends, & Lovers $40 Single or $70 per couple Cash Bar, Dinner, Dancing,… Miller Park Zoo – Winter Animal Enrichment Day Miller Park Zoo – Winter Animal Enrichment Day February 11, 2012 1:00 pm Find out how the Zookeepers at Miller Park Zoo make the lives of the animals more exciting by encouraging normal wild behaviors at Winter Animal Enrichment Day. The event is free… Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site Beginning now through April 13, Mt. Moriah Christian Church will serve as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site and offer free income tax preparation for individuals earning less than $35,000 and…	12 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site PCSL Registration PCSL Registration PCSL Registration for the Fall 2012/Spring 2013 soccer season will be help on Feb. 12 at Bloomington High School from 1pm-5pm.
13	14 PCSL Registration Relay for Life Valentine’s Day Bake Sale Relay for Life Valentine’s Day Bake Sale Come join us for the 6th annual Relay for Life Valentine’s Day Bake Sale on Valentine’s Day at St. Joseph Medical Center in the old hospital lobby. We…	15 Relay for Life Valentine’s Day Bake Sale Public Meeting for Energy Initiative Public Meeting for Energy Initiative Are you an ag producer interested in saving energy? The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and South Yakima Conservation District invite you to an informational meeting on Wednesday February 15 at 6:00 pm…	16 Public Meeting for Energy Initiative Public Meeting for Energy Initiative Public Meeting for Energy Initiative Small Farms – Local Foods Webinars Small Farms – Local Foods Webinars A series of webinars on a variety of topics that relate to small farms and local foods will be held at the University of Illinois Extension office in Pontiac on… HEARTLAND THEATRE COMPANY opens MAURITIUS HEARTLAND THEATRE COMPANY opens MAURITIUS Heartland Theatre Company opens MAURITIUS (by Theresa Rebeck) Thursday, February 16 on a Pay-What-You-Can Preview donation basis. The play continues through March 4 and is sponsored by Drake Zimmerman and… BCPA – “The Rivalry” BCPA – “The Rivalry” February 16, 2012 7:00 pm L.A. Theatreworks presents the Lincoln-Douglas debate play “The Rivalry” at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts at 7pm. Playwright Norman Corwin’s electric dramatization of the series of debates between Abraham…	17 BCPA – “The Rivalry” BCPA – iO Theatre “Improvised Musical” BCPA – iO Theatre “Improvised Musical” February 17, 2012 7:30 pm The acclaimed Chicago troupe the iO Theatre perform their “Improvised Musical” at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30pm. Hailing from a long tradition of Chicago-based improv, iO Theater…	18 BCPA – iO Theatre “Improvised Musical” BCPA – iO Theatre “Improvised Musical” BCPA – iO Theatre “Improvised Musical” Bloomington-Normal Disc Golf Club Bloomington-Normal Disc Golf Club The Bloomington-Normal Disc Golf Club (BNDISC) will be holding an Ice Bowl Tournament on Saturday, February 18 at Maxwell Park in Normal. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Ice Bowls are disc… Bloomington Kiwanis Pancake Days Bloomington Kiwanis Pancake Days Bloomington Kiwanis Pancake Days Sat, Feb. 18 and Sun, Feb. 19 from 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM. at the lower level of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. All-you-can-eat piping… Parent Expo Parent Expo Come join us for this FREE event! The Parent Expo 2012 offers parent education sessions and learn about community resources during this family-centered day, just for parents with children birth to age 12.…	19 Parent Expo Parent Expo Parent Expo Parent Expo Humane Society of Central Illinois to Host Vaccination and Microchip Clinic Humane Society of Central Illinois to Host Vaccination and Microchip Clinic Humane Society of Central Illinois (HSCI) will host a pet vaccination and microchip clinic on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at PETCO, 1700 E. College Ave., Normal from Noon – 2 p.m. Rabies vaccinations… PET VACCINATION & MICROCHIP CLINIC PET VACCINATION & MICROCHIP CLINIC PET VACCINATION & MICROCHIP CLINIC When: Sunday, February 19, 2012 Time: Noon- 2PM Where: PetCo 1700 E. College, Normal Rabies $20 Distemper $25 Microchip $30 Cash or Check only Proceeds benefit Humane Society of Central Illinois Lincoln FFA Pancake Breakfast Lincoln FFA Pancake Breakfast Start Time 07:00 am Venue Lincoln Community High School Address 1000 Primm Road Lincon 62656 United States Map It Event Details Lincoln FFA Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. Donations accepted at door. Lincoln Community High School. Contact Name Jacob Hunter Bloomington Kiwanis Pancake Days Bloomington Kiwanis Pancake Days Bloomington Kiwanis Pancake Days Sat, Feb. 18 and Sun, Feb. 19 from 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM. at the lower level of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. All-you-can-eat piping…
20	21 Bloomington Kiwanis Pancake Days Bloomington Kiwanis Pancake Days Bloomington Kiwanis Pancake Days Bloomington Kiwanis Pancake Days Discipline with Love and Logic Class at Heartland Community College Discipline with Love and Logic Class at Heartland Community College Start Time 06:30 pm Venue Heartland Community College WDC Rm 1402 Address 1500 West Raab Road Normal 61761 United States Map It Event Details Discipline with Love and Logic is a 3 night class where parents will learn easy discipline… Dry Grove 4-H club discusses farm safety Dry Grove 4-H club discusses farm safety The Dry Grove 4-H club will learn about farm safety at its meeting Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Hoeft Farms in Bloomington, Ill. Rachel Hoeft, ADM outreach coordinator, will teach kids the importance… Last day to register to vote Last day to register to vote Last day for registration or transfer of registration within the offices of the election authority. Precinct registration may apply to the City of Chicago and Cook County. Please check with… Encourage Hope Coupon Boot Camp Encourage Hope Coupon Boot Camp Encourage Hope, a division of Retire With Coupons, offers educational workshops on the use of coupons, and how to stretch budgets within an individual and/or family’s means! Each workshop is two hours long,…	22 Encourage Hope Coupon Boot Camp First day for grace period registration and voting First day for grace period registration and voting First day for grace period registration or change of address in the office of the election authority or at a location designated for this purpose by the election authority.	23	24 First day for grace period registration and voting First day for grace period registration and voting First day for grace period registration and voting First day for grace period registration and voting First day for grace period registration and voting Double Feature Weekend at the CDM Double Feature Weekend at the CDM SAHBA Home Expo SAHBA Home Expo Start Time 10:00 am Venue Prairie Capital Convention Center Address 1 Convention Center Plaza Springfield 62701 United States Map It Event Details The Prairie Capital Convention Center will welcome the Springfield Area Home Builders Association’s (SAHBA) 2012 Home Expo. The… Easter Seals “Fun Raising’ Concert Easter Seals “Fun Raising’ Concert Start Time 05:00 pm Venue The Lafayette Club Address 107 E Lafayette Street Next to Growing Grounds on S Main Bloomington 61701 United States Map It Event Details Join your neighbors and the band Big On Blondes, while we have fun… CLC FunnyRaiser CLC FunnyRaiser February 24, 2012 6:00 pm Come hear amateur comedians attempt to tickle your funny bone! Food, cash bar and silent auction and crowd favorite contest. Proceeds support mission scholarships for local K-12 schools. Ice Rocks Open Skate – Pepsi Ice Center Ice Rocks Open Skate – Pepsi Ice Center February 24, 2012 7:30 pm Open Skate to the top rock bands of all time from 7:30 pm to 9 pm at Pepsi Ice Center. Wear any rock band T-shirt and receive $1 off admission. Admission: $5…	25 Ice Rocks Open Skate – Pepsi Ice Center Ice Rocks Open Skate – Pepsi Ice Center Ice Rocks Open Skate – Pepsi Ice Center Ice Rocks Open Skate – Pepsi Ice Center Ice Rocks Open Skate – Pepsi Ice Center Foundation Of Wellness Professionals Presents Trigger Points Foundation Of Wellness Professionals Presents Trigger Points Start Time 10:00 am Venue Naturally Yours Address 1503 E College Avenue Normal 61761 United States Map It Event Details If you’re like 75% of the general population,… Habitat for Humanity of McLean County’s Women Build Habitat for Humanity of McLean County’s Women Build WHO: Habitat for Humanity of McLean County’s Women Build WHAT: Murder Mystery Dinner “Gilligan’s Island of Death” (Three course meal with interactive play – like a live version of the game… Day of Dance Day of Dance February 25, 2012 12:00 am ADVOCATE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER’S ‘DAY OF DANCE’ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH! FROM EIGHT TO NOON AT HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, YOU’LL LEARN SIMPLE WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY, ENJOY MUSIC, DANCE, AND… BCPA – The Klezmatics BCPA – The Klezmatics February 25, 2012 7:30 pm The only klezmer band to win a Grammy award, The Klezmatics perform their blend of Jewish roots music with unstoppable energy. Pre-show activities at 6:45pm; Show at 7:30pm Tickets $32.00 – $26.00 Double Feature Weekend at the CDM Double Feature Weekend at the CDM	26 Double Feature Weekend at the CDM Double Feature Weekend at the CDM Double Feature Weekend at the CDM Double Feature Weekend at the CDM Double Feature Weekend at the CDM Double Feature Weekend at the CDM Mulberry School Open House Mulberry School Open House Attention parents! Are you looking for a preschool for the 2012-2013 school year? Exploring options for a school-aged child? Mulberry School is hosting an Open House and 40th Anniversary Party… The First Edge Game The First Edge Game First EDGE game. Bloomington Edge v. Reading Feb. 26, 2012 at 3:05p.m. Illinois State University Symphonic Winds Illinois State University Symphonic Winds The Illinois State University Symphonic Winds will perform in concert on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m. in the University’s Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are $8… Sunday Antiques Market Sunday Antiques Market The Sunday Antiques Market, scheduled for February 26, 2012, will feature 100 of the Midwest’s finest Antiques and Collectibles dealers. It will be held at the Interstate… Prairie Cities Soccer Leauge’s Fall 2012/Spring 2013 Soccer Regisration Prairie Cities Soccer Leauge’s Fall 2012/Spring 2013 Soccer Regisration Start Time 01:00 pm Venue Bloomington High School Address 1202 E Locust Bloomington 61701 United States Map It Event Details Prairie Cities Soccer League will hold registration for the Fall 2012/Spring 2013 soccer season on Feb. 26 from 1pm-5pm at… Your Dream Wedding Bridal Show 2012 Your Dream Wedding Bridal Show 2012 February 26, 2012 11:00 am “Your Dream Wedding Bridal Show 2012″ presented by WBNQ, Seno Formalwear and Weddings by Star Talent Events is Sunday, February 26th at the DoubleTree by Hilton from 11am-3pm. Browse bridal booths from…
27 Your Dream Wedding Bridal Show 2012 First day for early voting First day for early voting First day for early voting at the office of the election authority and permanent locations designated by the election authority. Temporary early voting locations may be established by the election…	28	29 First day for early voting First day for early voting Leap Day Party for Easter Seals Leap Day Party for Easter Seals Leap Day Party for Easter Seals 5:30 – 9:00 PM at the Castle Theater Live Music by Merge Vegas Condo and airfare raffle Many silent auction items 50/50 raffle $25 per person What are you going to… A Hootenanny of Protest Songs A Hootenanny of Protest Songs February 29, 2012 7:00 pm Come prepared to sing….bring a guitar, banjo and mandolin! Admission is Free.