Aug 1 2017 Back to School Bash |
Come celebrate the end of summer break at the Washington Park District Pool. All pools will be open for swimming and family fun. Ons of fun summer activities and games planned. Raft Races. DJ. Biggest Splash Contest. Wet Shirt Relay. Sidewalk Painting. Sidewalk Chalk. Photobooth. Kiddie Bubble Pool. $100 PNC VISA gift card given away as a door prize! Sponsored by PNC |
Date: |
August 1, 2017 |
Time: |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.washingtonparkdistrict.com |
Location: |
Washington Park Pool |
Contact: |
309-444-9413 |
Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, August 1. 6:00 - 9:00pm |
Fees/Admission: |
$3.00 for ages 3 and up (includes hot dog, chips, drink and family fun!)
Please sign up in advance at the Washington Park District in person or online using code (3-6900-17) |
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Aug 2 Acoustic Night at McMahon's |
Join us every Wednesday for our live acoustic sets |
Date: |
August 2, 2017 |
Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.mcmahonspintsandplates.com |
Location: |
McMahon's Pints & Plates. 80 Washington Plaza. Washington, IL |
Contact: |
309.745.9050 |
EMail: |
info@mcmahonspintsandplates.com |
Date/Time Details: |
Wednesdays at 6pm |
Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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Aug 4 Once Upon A Penguin: A Musical History of the Penguin Project |
The Penguin Players, a collaboration involving ICC and the Penguin Project, presents a revue-style presentation featuring musical scenes from past Penguin Projects such as Annie, Jr.; Disney's High School Musical, Jr.; Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr.; Singin' in the Rain Jr.; and more. In addition, former Penguin Project members will speak between musical numbers about their involvement in and memories of previous Penguin Project shows. |
Date: |
August 4, 2017 |
Time: |
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
Website: |
http://icc.edu/news/media-resources/ |
Location: |
ICC Performing Arts Center
East Peoria Campus |
Contact: |
Valerie Welsh, 309-694-5440 |
EMail: |
PR@icc.edu |
Date/Time Details: |
August 4 & 5 at 7:30pm
August 6 at 2:30pm |
Fees/Admission: |
TIckets cost $11 for the general public and $6 for students. Tickets are available at ArtsAtICC.com or by calling the ICC Performing Arts Center Box Office at 309-694-5136. |
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Aug 5 Superhero VBS |
Enjoy hearing about super heroes of the Bible, games, music, lunch and lots of FUN! Make your favorite superhero color Slime. Wear a superhero t-shirt if you want. An optional free will offering to support our Buddy Bag program which provides supplemental meals to Faith Lutheran Childcare families in need. You may use Faith Lutheran's on-line registration form on the website. |
Date: |
August 5, 2017 |
Time: |
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.shareourfaith.org/ |
Location: |
Faith Lutheran Church . 2206 Washington Road . Washington |
Contact: |
Faith Lutheran Church
745-9306 |
EMail: |
faithlth@shareourfaith.org |
Date/Time Details: |
Registration 8:30a m- 9 am
Program 9 am - 2 pm |
Fees/Admission: |
free |
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Aug 7 Book Chatters |
Our Book Chatters group discusses books we've been reading and favorites we've enjoyed! Come to the Main Library to learn about terrific authors and newly released or upcoming titles, and enter for a chance to take home an exciting new book before its official publication! Light refreshments provided. |
Date: |
August 7, 2017 |
Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults-Wilson |
EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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Aug 8 Starting a Business in Illinois |
This free workshop is for individuals who are interested in starting their own business. You will learn about: getting your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business plans, taxes and much more! These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Co-Sponsored by Morton Community Bank. |
Date: |
August 8, 2017 |
Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/turnercenter |
Location: |
PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center, 1st FL 801 West Main Street, Peoria |
Contact: |
Illinois Small Business Development Center
309-677-2992
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EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
Date/Time Details: |
August 8, 2017, 3pm – 5:00pm |
Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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Aug 8 Knit Night |
Knit night is for all skill levels -- or let us teach you how! Bring your yarn for a laid back evening of conversation, tips, and encouragement. |
Date: |
August 8, 2017 |
Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM |
Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults-Wilson |
EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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Aug 9 Acoustic Night at McMahon's |
Join us every Wednesday for our live acoustic sets |
Date: |
August 9, 2017 |
Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.mcmahonspintsandplates.com |
Location: |
McMahon's Pints & Plates. 80 Washington Plaza. Washington, IL |
Contact: |
309.745.9050 |
EMail: |
info@mcmahonspintsandplates.com |
Date/Time Details: |
Wednesdays at 6pm |
Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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Aug 11 Celebrating American Composers- Peoria Pops Orchestra |
From Aaron Copland to George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, John Williams and Henry Mancini, America has produced some of the worlds most innovative and influential composers. Their music reflects the unique cultural cornucopia, from jazz to western motifs, bathing your senses in the sounds that define American music. Come celebrate and honor this amazing ensemble of composers with the Peoria Pops Orchestra. |
Date: |
August 11, 2017 |
Time: |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Location: |
Five Points Theatre |
Contact: |
309.444.8222 |
EMail: |
www.fivepointswashington.org. |
Date/Time Details: |
Friday, August 11th
7:00 p.m. |
Fees/Admission: |
- Adult: $12
- Senior: $10
- Student/Child: $8
- Groups of 8 or more: $8 each
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Aug 12 Washington Night at the Chiefs |
Join the Washington for a community night at the Peoria Chiefs. Washington sports teams (school and organizations) are invited to march in the parade of teams and/or form the high five tunnel - prior arrangements are required.
GROUPS OF 15+ will receive recognition between innings!
Washington citizens will be hi-lighted for the national anthem and first pitches. Free t-shirts provided by sponsors while supplies last. |
Date: |
August 12, 2017 |
Time: |
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Website: |
http://washingtonilcoc.com/night-at-the-peoria-chiefs/ |
Location: |
Dozer Field. 730 SW Jefferson Ave. Peoria, IL 61605 |
Contact: |
309-444-9921 or 309-680-4013 |
EMail: |
info@washingtoncoc.com |
Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, August 12. Game begins at 6:30pm (participants are asked to arrive an hour earlier) |
Fees/Admission: |
ticket prices TBD |
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Aug 15 Washington Christian Village Movies at Five Points |
Come watch, Alfred Hitchcock’s, North by Northwest Movie
at Five Points!
Concessions will be available (allowed in the theater)
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Date: |
August 15, 2017 |
Time: |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Location: |
Five Points, Washington, IL |
Date/Time Details: |
August 15th
2:00p.m. |
Fees/Admission: |
Tickets: $2 admission, Free for 62 years or older |
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Aug 15 Resume Assistance |
Bring a copy of your resume in paper or electronic format and get tips for revisions. Staff from ICC Career Services will be on hand to offer one-on-one assistance. Call the Sunnyland branch at 309-745-3023 to pre-register. |
Date: |
August 15, 2017 |
Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:50 PM |
Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
Location: |
Sunnyland Branch - Washington Library, 1 Sunnyland Plaza, Washington, IL 61571 |
Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults-Wilson |
EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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Aug 16 Basement to Attic Sale |
Linens, household items, books, toys, craft items, jewelry, garden produce and plants, tools, and much more! Sponsored by the Crossroads UMC United Methodist Women. Sales by donation only. All proceeds go to mission work locally, nationally and globally. Two days: Wednesday & Thursday |
Date: |
August 16, 2017 |
Time: |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Location: |
Crossroads United Methodist Church . 1420 N. Main St. Washington, IL |
Date/Time Details: |
8/16 - 8/17
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Aug 16 Acoustic Night at McMahon's |
Join us every Wednesday for our live acoustic sets |
Date: |
August 16, 2017 |
Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.mcmahonspintsandplates.com |
Location: |
McMahon's Pints & Plates. 80 Washington Plaza. Washington, IL |
Contact: |
309.745.9050 |
EMail: |
info@mcmahonspintsandplates.com |
Date/Time Details: |
Wednesdays at 6pm |
Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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Aug 17 Basement to Attic Sale |
Linens, household items, books, toys, craft items, jewelry, garden produce and plants, tools, and much more! Sponsored by the Crossroads UMC United Methodist Women. Sales by donation only. All proceeds go to mission work locally, nationally and globally. Two days: Wednesday & Thursday |
Date: |
August 17, 2017 |
Time: |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Location: |
Crossroads United Methodist Church . 1420 N. Main St. Washington, IL |
Date/Time Details: |
8/16 - 8/17
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Aug 19 Ice Cream Social |
Washington Historical Society hosts an Ice Cream Social |
Date: |
August 19, 2017 |
Time: |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.washington-historical-society.org |
Location: |
Dement-Zinser House. 105 Zinser Place, Washington |
Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, August 19. 1 - 3pm |
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Aug 19 Dogs of Society | An Elton John Tribute |
Dogs of Society brings audiences the spot-on sound of classic 1970s Elton John, with all the memorable tunes of the original vinyl in an all-live concert experience. |
Date: |
August 19, 2017 |
Time: |
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Website: |
http://ArtsAtICC.com |
Location: |
Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center |
Contact: |
309-694-5136 |
Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, August 19
7:30 pm |
Fees/Admission: |
General Public: $15
Students: $15 |
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Aug 21 Midday Movie and Popcorn |
Join us at the Sunnyland Branch for a recently released film. Popcorn provided! For more information, including this month's movie, visit http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
Date: |
August 21, 2017 |
Time: |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
Location: |
Sunnyland Branch - Washington District Library, 1 Sunnyland Plaza, Washington, IL 61571 |
Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults-Wilson |
EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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Aug 23 BBB Torch Awards for Business Integrity |
The BBB Torch Awards seeks to elevate and celebrate the commitment made by local enterprises to the highest standards of leadership, character and organizational ethics. The award brings attention to the practices that these organizations employ to generate a high level of trust, among their employees, customers and their communities. Companies and individuals are selected through a regional competition to receive the BBB Torch Award and BBB Jeff Bell Customer Service Award. |
Date: |
August 23, 2017 |
Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Website: |
https://www.bbb.org/central-illinois/torch-awards-for-ethics/ |
Location: |
Trailside Event Center |
Contact: |
Jessica Tharp
309-670-1182 |
EMail: |
torch@hoibbb.org |
Date/Time Details: |
August 23rd, 2017 5:00pm - 7:30pm |
Fees/Admission: |
Tickets - $50 (online or call in for reservations) |
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Aug 23 Acoustic Night at McMahon's |
Join us every Wednesday for our live acoustic sets |
Date: |
August 23, 2017 |
Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.mcmahonspintsandplates.com |
Location: |
McMahon's Pints & Plates. 80 Washington Plaza. Washington, IL |
Contact: |
309.745.9050 |
EMail: |
info@mcmahonspintsandplates.com |
Date/Time Details: |
Wednesdays at 6pm |
Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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Aug 24 Starting a Business in Illinois |
This free workshop is for individuals who are interested in starting their own business. You will learn about: getting your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business plans, taxes and much more! These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Co-Sponsored by Morton Community Bank. |
Date: |
August 24, 2017 |
Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/turnercenter |
Location: |
Fondulac Bank, 2nd FL 201 Clock Tower Drive, East Peoria 61611 |
Contact: |
Illinois Small Business Development Center
309-677-2992
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EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
Date/Time Details: |
August 24, 2017, 3pm – 5:00pm |
Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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Aug 24 Autumn Landscape Care |
Join Illinois Master Gardener Kathy McLaughlin at the Main Library to learn how to care for home gardens in the fall. The presentation will focus on preparing the fall landscape for winter in order to protect plants and support beneficial wildlife. |
Date: |
August 24, 2017 |
Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults-Wilson |
EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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Aug 25 Genealogy Meetup |
Share your recent genealogical finds with others! Get help using Ancestry Library Edition and other library resources to explore your family's history at the Main Library. Light refreshments provided. |
Date: |
August 25, 2017 |
Time: |
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults-Wilson |
EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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Aug 25 Trippin Billies with Fletcher Rockwell |
Must be 21 to attend show! Pre-concert party starts at 6:00pm!
Cash bar will be available all evening. Drinks allowed into the theater with purchase of special drink cups.
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Date: |
August 25, 2017 |
Time: |
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
Location: |
Five Points, Washington |
Date/Time Details: |
Friday, August 25
7:00pm - Doors open at 6:00pm |
Fees/Admission: |
- Advance: $18
- At the door: $22
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Aug 26 29th Annual Duck Race |
The 29th annual Duck Race, to benefit The Center for Prevention of Abuse, takes place August 26 at 2pm at Eastside Centre in East Peoria. Activities begin at noon. This year’s race features a 750-foot slip-n-slide, which will run down the street leading to Eastside Centre. The ducks will be released from a City of East Peoria dump truck onto the slip-n-slide. Firefighters will help the ducks down the hill by spraying the track with water. The person whose duck makes it to the finish line first will be the winner of $5,000. There are also many other great prizes to be awarded. |
Date: |
August 26, 2017 |
Time: |
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.duckracepeoria.com |
Location: |
Eastside Centre . 1 Eastside Drive . East Peoria, IL 61611 |
Contact: |
Camille Yameen
cyameen@centerforpreventionofabuse.org
309-272-2904 |
EMail: |
cyameen@centerforpreventionofabuse.org |
Date/Time Details: |
August 26, 2017 . 12-3 p.m. |
Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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Aug 29 2017 Certificate in Small Business Cybersecurity Strategy |
Webinar: Doing Business Internationally Sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Sponsored by Facet Technologies This lunch and learn series consists of 7 seminars and 2 webinars is being offered throughout year, with the first seminar kicking off the series on April 19, 2017. Receive a Certificate in Small Business Cybersecurity Strategy by registering the complete series. Some of our speakers include representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Bradley University Faculty, Facet Technologies, Miller, Hall & Triggs, BOSE. |
Date: |
August 29, 2017 |
Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/turnercenter |
Location: |
PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center, 1st FL 801 West Main Street, Peoria |
Contact: |
Illinois Small Business Development Center
309-677-2992
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EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
Date/Time Details: |
Tues, August 29, 2017 12pm-1pm |
Fees/Admission: |
Seminar $50, Webinar $25 |
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Aug 30 Acoustic Night at McMahon's |
Join us every Wednesday for our live acoustic sets |
Date: |
August 30, 2017 |
Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.mcmahonspintsandplates.com |
Location: |
McMahon's Pints & Plates. 80 Washington Plaza. Washington, IL |
Contact: |
309.745.9050 |
EMail: |
info@mcmahonspintsandplates.com |
Date/Time Details: |
Wednesdays at 6pm |
Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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Aug 31 Game Night |
Drop in for a fun evening of board and card games! This will be a welcoming group, whether you are a seasoned gamer or your last game was Candyland. A variety of games will be available, based on attendance and group interest. |
Date: |
August 31, 2017 |
Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM |
Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults-Wilson |
EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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