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			1 Havener Rodeo Havener Rodeo Havener Rodeo Havener Rodeo Havener Rodeo Twin City Tigers youth football registration Twin City Tigers youth football registration The Twin City Tigers youth football program is currently having registration through March 3rd for their Junior Varsity (Ages 12 & 13) and Varsity (ages 14 & 15 or in… Chamber Orchestra to Perform Mozart’s Requiem Chamber Orchestra to Perform Mozart’s Requiem Illinois State University’s Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem on Thursday, March 1, at 8 p.m. in the University’s Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are… THE HANDS ALL AROUND QUILT GUILD THE HANDS ALL AROUND QUILT GUILD THE HANDS ALL AROUND QUILT GUILD will meet March 1st at 7 pm at the Mennonite Church of Normal, 805 South Cottage Ave., Normal. Jane Wells and Linda Johnson (www.craftyolbroads.com)… Titanic, the Ship of Dreams Titanic, the Ship of Dreams Start Time 07:00 pm Venue Milner Library, Illinois State University Address 201 N. School St. Normal, IL 61761 United States Map It Event Details Nancy Perzo and Karen Patton kick off the Spring Speaker Series. They will present “Titanic, the… Mardi Paws Mardi Paws Humane Society of Central Illinois will host its first Mardi Paws “happy hour” event March 1 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn and Suites Airport in Bloomington. This…	2 Mardi Paws Mardi Paws Seusstacular Seusstacular CDM Celebrating Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’ Birthday at Seusstacular- a Family Fun Event! Come have a wacky good time as we celebrate the many works of Dr. Seuss all… Jared Blake Alzheimer’s Charity Event Jared Blake Alzheimer’s Charity Event March 2nd at 6p.m. at Six Strings Nightclub. Free event but $20 donation at the door is recommended. Music, auctions and 50/50 raffles to support the Alzheimer’s Association.	3 Jared Blake Alzheimer’s Charity Event Jared Blake Alzheimer’s Charity Event Jared Blake Alzheimer’s Charity Event Jared Blake Alzheimer’s Charity Event Jared Blake Alzheimer’s Charity Event Jared Blake Alzheimer’s Charity Event Jared Blake Alzheimer’s Charity Event NAMI Livingston/McLean Counties Family-To-Family classes NAMI Livingston/McLean Counties Family-To-Family classes Start Time 01:00 pm Venue St. John’s Lutheran Church Address 1617 E. Emerson Bloomington 61701 United States Map It Event Details NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better… 4th Annual Lexington PTO Winter Carnival 4th Annual Lexington PTO Winter Carnival Start Time 04:00 pm Venue Lexington School Gyms Address Cherry Street Lexington 61753 United States Map It Event Details Come and Join us at the 4th Annual Lexington PTO Winter Carnival and Basket Raffle. Purchase a $10 all inclusive pass… Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Start Time 06:00 am Venue St. Mary’s School Address 603 West Jackson Street Bloomington 61701 United States Map It Event Details Boy Scout Troop 20 Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 6:30 am until 1 pm Saturday , March 3 & Sunday, March 4 St. Mary’s… Home, Lawn and Garden Day 2012 Home, Lawn and Garden Day 2012 Name of Event: Home, Lawn and Garden Day 2012 Sponsored by: McLean County Master Gardeners Date:… Women’s Health Night Women’s Health Night Women’s Health Night Save the Date ! Women’s Health Night is on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 @ 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm. An evening of health education, booths, health… International Women’s Day International Women’s Day Soroptimist International of Bloomington-Normal is hosting an International Women’s Day breakfast on March 3rd at the Uptown Normal Marriott. Fundraising Event for Breast Cancer Fundraising Event for Breast Cancer On June 2nd and June 3rd, I will be joining millions of walkers for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in the lovely city of Chicago. We will be walking 39 miles,…	4 Fundraising Event for Breast Cancer Girl Scout/Humane Society Girl Scout/Humane Society Start Time 01:00 pm Venue Premium Pet Supply Address 1500 East Empire Bloomington 61701 United States Map It Event Details Girl Scout Troop 1223 is having a bake sale to raise money and pet supplies for the McLean County Humane…
5	6	7 Girl Scout/Humane Society Girl Scout/Humane Society Professional Development Seminar Professional Development Seminar Emotional Intelligence-6:00-7:00 p.m. When: Wednesday, March 7 Where: HCC Campus in Normal-Astroth Community Education Center Room 2210 A CareerBuilder study of 2,600 managers found 75 percent of them said they are… Acting, Improv, and Storytelling Acting, Improv, and Storytelling Normal Public Library Wednesdays, March 7 – 28, 4:45 pm – 6:15 pm Wednesdays, March 7 through 28, from 4:45 to 6:15 in the Story Hour Room For Kids Ages 8 –…	8 Acting, Improv, and Storytelling Acting, Improv, and Storytelling Rules of the Road Rules of the Road Rules of the Road is a free two hour class. No registration is reguired. The hours are from 10am-12pm on March 8. The purpose of the… Music and Emotion: Connections Between Speech and Music with Joseph Plazak Music and Emotion: Connections Between Speech and Music with Joseph Plazak Start Time 12:10 pm Venue McLean County Museum of History Address 200 N. Main st Bloomington 61701 United States Map It Event Details Thursday, March 08, 12:10 – 12:40 p.m. Joseph Plazak, assistant Professor of Music Theory, IWU, will discuss the…	9 Music and Emotion: Connections Between Speech and Music with Joseph Plazak Music and Emotion: Connections Between Speech and Music with Joseph Plazak Illinois Eye-Bank, Watson Gailey Open House Illinois Eye-Bank, Watson Gailey Open House Illinois Eye-Bank, Watson Gailey Open House Friday, March 9, 2012 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. 301 South Prospect Road, Suite 2 Bloomington, Illinois 61704 Come learn about our mission as we take you on a guided… Family Story Hour Family Story Hour Family Story Hour Normal Public Library March 9 & 10, 10:00 am – 10:30 am Join us in the Community Room for stories, activities, and crafts! No registration is required and…	10 Family Story Hour Family Story Hour Family Story Hour Family Story Hour Family Story Hour Family Story Hour Family Story Hour Family Story Hour 1st Annual Jim Kaufman Memorial 9-Pin No Tap Tournament 1st Annual Jim Kaufman Memorial 9-Pin No Tap Tournament Pheasant Lanes 804 N Hershey Bloomington, IL Entry fee $80 per team 4 person teams(any mix of males and females) 4 games Handicap 80% of 225 $300 1st Place (Based on 10 Entries) Dale Township Fire Department Annual Pork Chop Dinner Dale Township Fire Department Annual Pork Chop Dinner Venue Dale Township Town Hall Address 8017 East 1100 North Rd. Bloomington 61705 United States Map It Event Details This is the Annual Dale Township Fire Department pork chop dinner, all proceeds will go to the purchasing or… Maple Sirup Traditions in McLean County Maple Sirup Traditions in McLean County Maple Sirup Traditions in McLean County Saturday, March 10, 2012 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove. The workshop will feature a short talk… Boy Scout Troop 38 Ham & Bean Supper Boy Scout Troop 38 Ham & Bean Supper Start Time 04:30 pm Venue Trinity Lutheran Church Gym Address 801 S. Madison Bloomington United States Map It Event Details Come support the boys from Troop 38 and… Annual Auction and Chili Supper Annual Auction and Chili Supper West Twin Grove Christian Church is hosting Annual Auction and Chili Dinner on Saturday, March 10th serving Chili, Vegetable Soup, Hot Dogs, fresh Vegetable Tray and fabulous Desserts from 4pm to 7pm. Both… Park Street Congregational Church annual Spring Ham Dinner Park Street Congregational Church annual Spring Ham Dinner Park Street Congregational Church of Mazon, is sponsoring their annual Spring Ham Dinner on Saturday, March 10. Serving will be from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the church… 1st Annual Relay for Life Trivia Night 1st Annual Relay for Life Trivia Night Venue Pheasant Lanes Address 804 N Hershey Bloomington 61704 United States Map It Event Details Doors Open at 4:00 Trivia starts at 5:00 Entry fee $90 per team – 6 person teams 8 rounds of Trivia 10 questions each Many silent aution items. Event benefits Relay for… Family Story Hour Family Story Hour Family Story Hour Normal Public Library March 9 & 10, 10:00 am – 10:30 am Join us in the Community Room for stories, activities, and crafts! No registration is required and…	11 Family Story Hour BCPA – The Celtic Tenors BCPA – The Celtic Tenors March 11, 2012 3:00 pm The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the most successful classical crossover artists to emerge from Ireland. Mixing classical, folk, Irish, and pop, the Tenors’ live show is an experience…
12	13 BCPA – The Celtic Tenors BCPA – The Celtic Tenors Alzheimer’s Support Group Alzheimer’s Support Group Start Time 06:30 pm 505 E Vernon normal 61761 United States Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Last day for grace period voting and registration Last day for grace period voting and registration Last 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.	14	15 Last day for grace period voting and registration Last day for grace period voting and registration Last day for grace period voting and registration Last day for grace period voting and registration Last day for grace period voting and registration Last day for early voting Last day for early voting Last 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… Last day for election authority to get absentee ballot by mail Last day for election authority to get absentee ballot by mail Last day for the election authority to receive application by mail from any registered voter presently within the confines of the United States. Illinois Reading Council Conference Illinois Reading Council Conference The Illinois Reading Council will hold its 44th Annual Conference, Literacy in the Land of Lincoln, from March 15-17, 2012 at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Hilton Springfield Hotel, and… Movie Matinee: Random Harvest Movie Matinee: Random Harvest Normal Public Library March 15, 1:30 pm – 3:45 pm Join us on the third Thursday of each month for movies and snacks! In this month’s movie, an amnesiac World War I… BPCA – Carrie Newcomer (Cafe BCPA) BPCA – Carrie Newcomer (Cafe BCPA) March 15, 2012 7:30 pm Singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer has garnered critical acclaim from the media (Rolling Stone, USA Today) and shared the stage with Alison Krauss, Bonnie Raitt, Roseanne Cash, and Mary Chapin Carpenter. Her…	16 BPCA – Carrie Newcomer (Cafe BCPA) BPCA – Carrie Newcomer (Cafe BCPA) BPCA – Carrie Newcomer (Cafe BCPA) BPCA – Carrie Newcomer (Cafe BCPA) Heartland Idol 2012 Deadline Heartland Idol 2012 Deadline Heartland Idol 2012 Heartland Idol is a musical competition based off the hit TV show American Idol. Individual and ensemble acts will compete for an opportunity to perform the national anthem… Getting to the Heart of Parenting Getting to the Heart of Parenting The Bethany Fellowship of Churches will be hosting international speaker and author, Paul Tripp, for a parenting conference entitled Getting to the Heart of Parenting on Friday, March 16, 2012 from 7-9:15… Justin Bieber Open Skate at Pepsi Ice Center Justin Bieber Open Skate at Pepsi Ice Center March 16, 2012 7:30 pm Friday night open skate with a Justin Bieber theme. All Bieber hair styles receive $1 off admission. Details at www.PepsiIceCenter.com. Illinois Reading Council Conference Illinois Reading Council Conference The Illinois Reading Council will hold its 44th Annual Conference, Literacy in the Land of Lincoln, from March 15-17, 2012 at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Hilton Springfield Hotel, and…	17 Illinois Reading Council Conference Illinois Reading Council Conference Illinois Reading Council Conference Illinois Reading Council Conference NCHS After Prom Event NCHS After Prom Event Name of Event Drive One 4UR School Date of Event 03/17/2012 Start Time 09:00 am Venue Fundraiser for After Prom Address Normal Community High School 3900 E Raab Rd. Normal 61761 United States Map It Event Details Heller Ford along with the Ford Corporation,will be… St. Pat’s Parade St. Pat’s Parade The Greening of the Prairie: Irish Immigrants in McLean County The Greening of the Prairie: Irish Immigrants in McLean County Start Time 10:00 am Venue McLean County Museum of History Address 500 N Main St Bloomington 61707 United States Map It Event Details Saturday, March 17, 2012 The exhibit, The Greening of the Prairie: Irish Immigrants in McLean County On March 17,… Illinois Reading Council Conference Illinois Reading Council Conference The Illinois Reading Council will hold its 44th Annual Conference, Literacy in the Land of Lincoln, from March 15-17, 2012 at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Hilton Springfield Hotel, and…	18
19 Illinois Reading Council Conference Illinois Reading Council Conference Last day to vote in person absentee Last day to vote in person absentee Last day for any registered voter, presently within the confines of the United States, to vote in person at the election authority, municipal, township or road district clerk office who… Heartland Community College Food Drive Heartland Community College Food Drive Benefits the local Salvation Army. Drop off your canned goods at the designated boxes located at the Normal campus of Heartland Community College from March 19th through April 14th.	20 Heartland Community College Food Drive Heartland Community College Food Drive Election Day Election Day No description has been entered for this event. Women’s Health Night Women’s Health Night Women’s Health Night Save the Date ! Women’s Health Night is on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 @ 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm. An evening of health education, booths, health…	21	22	23	24 Women’s Health Night Women’s Health Night It’s Not Easy Being Green: Irish-Americans in McLean County Opening Program It’s Not Easy Being Green: Irish-Americans in McLean County Opening Program Start Time 01:00 pm Venue McLean County Museum of History Address 200 N Main St. Bloomington 61707 United States Map It Event Details Join us in the historic… Bunny Birthday Party at the Zoo Bunny Birthday Party at the Zoo March 24, 2012 1:00 pm Miller Park Zoo is holding a Bunny Birthday Party and you are invited. Saturday, March 26th from 1:00-3:00 pm celebrate with animal encounters, crafts and birthday treats. This event will take…	25 Bunny Birthday Party at the Zoo Bunny Birthday Party at the Zoo Mazon Fire Department pancake Breakfast Mazon Fire Department pancake Breakfast The Mazon Fire Department will be having their annual Pancake Breakfast on March 25, 2012 from 7 A.M. until Noon at the Mazon Fire House. Breakfast includes… Michael Card Concert Michael Card Concert Date of Event 03/25/2012 Start Time 07:00 pm Venue Christ Church (PCA) Address 1301 North Linden Normal 61761 United States Map It Event Details Christian singer and songwriter Michael Card will be in concert at 7:00pm at Christ Church (PCA) at 1301…
26	27	28 Michael Card Concert Michael Card Concert Family Movie & Game Day Family Movie & Game Day Normal Public Library March 28, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Spend some time with us over Unit 5′s Spring Break! Play board games, watch movies, or both! Movie Times: 10:00 & 1:00.… Social Work Day to Focus on First Responders Social Work Day to Focus on First Responders People generally associate firefighters, EMTs and police as those who respond to a crisis. Yet social workers are often among those who quickly join the scene. The Illinois State University School…	29 Social Work Day to Focus on First Responders Bloomington Community Garden Plot Registration Bloomington Community Garden Plot Registration March 29, 2012 8:00 am Bloomington Parks and Recreation opens registration for the Community Gardens at 8am 3/29 for Bloomington residents. Cost is $15.00 Non-resident registration begins on March 30 at 8am. The garden plots are located…	30 Bloomington Community Garden Plot Registration Bloomington Community Garden Plot Registration Bloomington Community Garden Plot Registration Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Normal Public Library Friday March 30, 10:30 am & 2:30 pm; Saturday March 31 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Bring one of your stuffed animals to the library to enjoy a bedtime… The Fairview Falcon College Scholarship The Fairview Falcon College Scholarship The Parent Teacher Organization at Fairview Elementary School in Normal invites high school seniors to apply for the Fairview Falcon College Scholarship. Two scholarship awards valued at… Gavin DeGraw Tickets Gavin DeGraw Tickets Singer, songwriter and musician Gavin DeGraw will perform at Illinois State University for the University Programming Board’s spring concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 30, in Braden Auditorium of…	31 Gavin DeGraw Tickets Gavin DeGraw Tickets Gavin DeGraw Tickets Journey to the Cross Journey to the Cross Venue Trinity Lutheran Church Address 801 S Madison St Bloomington 61701 United States Map It Event Details Walk in Jesus’ footsteps. Experience His passion. Deepen your faith. First tour begins at… Town of Normal Easter Egg Hunt Town of Normal Easter Egg Hunt Town of Normal Easter Egg Hunt at 11a.m. Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Normal Public Library Friday March 30, 10:30 am & 2:30 pm; Saturday March 31 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Bring one of your stuffed animals to the library to enjoy a bedtime…