| Feb 1 Cardstravaganza! |
| Adults: let's get crafty! We will be making cards appropriate for Valentine’s Day or other card-giving occasions. Supplies and instruction will be provided for at least three card styles. Participants can complete as many or as few as they wish. Registration required – limited to the first 20 registered. Call 309-444-2241 to register. |
| Date: |
February 1, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:00 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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| Feb 3 Breakfast - Taylor Lodge #98 |
| All you can eat breakfast includes: biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, fruit cocktail, grits, pancakes (regular or blueberry), french toast, milk, orange juice, coffee or water. Donations raised at the breakfast go to the following activities: WCHS Scholarships, Eureka HS Scholarship (started by Wm. C. Hobbs lodge), IL Child Identification program supplies, Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl team sponsorship, Eagle Scout recognition items, Masonic Widow fruit baskets (for lodge widows), Masonic Youth Groups (DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, Job's Daughters), Non-Masonic Youth Group team sponsorship, Shriner Children Hospitals, IL Masonic Children Assistance Program, & Community events (Fall cookout, Easter Egg hunt that is open to the public). |
| Date: |
February 3, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.TaylorLodge98.org |
| Location: |
Taylor Masonic Lodge #98 (119 N. Wilmor Road - between Walgreens & Acrylic Dreams). |
| Contact: |
Robert Hunsicker
309-264-6639 |
| EMail: |
taylorlodge98@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
3rd Saturday each month from 7 - 10 AM (no breakfasts in June, July or August). 10/21/2017, 11/18/2017, 12/16/2017, 1/20/2018, 2/17/2018, 3/17/2018, 4/21/2018, 5/19/2018 |
| Fees/Admission: |
Donation of $7 / person, $3.50 for kids 6 - 12 years old, Free for kids under 6. |
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| Feb 5 Book Chatters |
| What are you reading? Discuss your latest reads, get recommendations and learn about upcoming and recently released titles. Take home an exciting new book before its official publication! Light refreshments provided. |
| Date: |
February 5, 2018 |
| 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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| Feb 5 Central School's PTO Fundraiser |
| Misty's Family Restaurant is holding a Fundraiser for Central School's PTO. 10% of the sales during the fundraising hours will go back to PTO to support the group and its activities. |
| Date: |
February 5, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Misty's Family Restaurant
1869 Washington Road, Washington 61571 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Monday, February 5, 2018
4:00pm to 8:00pm |
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| Feb 6 Knit Night |
| Bring your latest project for a laid-back evening of conversation and yarn work. All skill levels welcome - staff will be on hand to offer tips and encouragement. Don't knit? We'll be happy to help you get started! |
| Date: |
February 6, 2018 |
| 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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| Feb 7 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: |
February 7, 2018 |
| 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: |
February 7, 2018 3pm – 5:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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| Feb 10 Chili Supper Troop 163 |
| Please join Washington Boy Scout Troop 163 for a Chili Supper of homemade chili cooked and served by the Scouts, complete with all the "fixin's", desserts and beverages. A vegetarian and a traditional mild recipe chili will be offered. |
| Date: |
February 10, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Location: |
Crossroads United Methodist Church in Washington
located on the corner of Route 24 and Main Street |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, February 10
4:30pm to 8:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Meals will be $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 and under. |
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| Feb 12 Peoria Pizza Ranch Fundraiser for My Sister's House |
| We hope you will join us at the Peoria Pizza Ranch on Monday, February 12th from 5 to 8 p.m. 10% of total sales and all in-house tips will go directly to My Sister's House in Washington, Illinois. This event is sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Students at Washington Community High School. |
| Date: |
February 12, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Peoria Pizza Ranch
4114 N Brandywine Dr, Peoria, IL 61614 |
| Contact: |
For any questions, contact Ella Boston at
(309) 645-0687 or ekboston@wacohi.net. |
| EMail: |
ekboston@wacohi.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
Monday, February 12th
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. |
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| Feb 15 Social Media and business tax laws lunch and learn |
| As a part of our business strategy sessions, the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a "Social Media" brown bag lunch and learn session. So bring your own lunch and be ready for an interactive brush up on using social media to promote your business. We will also have someone from Phillips, Salmi & Associates to share some of the new tax laws pertaining to small business. |
| Date: |
February 15, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
This event takes place at the Washington Main Branch Library in 5 Points. |
| Contact: |
Washington Chamber of Commerce 309-444-9921 |
| EMail: |
info@washingtococ.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, February 15th from 11:30am to 1:00pm. |
| Fees/Admission: |
No cost to Chamber members. $25 for non-chamber members. |
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| Feb 15 Cajun and Creole Cookin': Your Secret Chef |
| Laissez les bons temps rouler! Personal chef Bill More returns to the Main library with a collection of festive Cajun and Creole dishes. Registration required - limited to the first 25 attendees. Registration opens January 25 - call 309-444-2241 to register. |
| Date: |
February 15, 2018 |
| 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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| Feb 17 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: |
February 17, 2018 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/turnercenter |
| Location: |
Minority Business Development center 2139 SW Adams St Peoria IL 61602 |
| Contact: |
Illinois Small Business Development Center
309-677-2992
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| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
February 17, 2018 10-12pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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| Feb 18 WCHS Winter Band Concert |
| Winter Band Concert |
| Date: |
February 18, 2018 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
WCHS West Gym |
| Contact: |
WCHS |
| Date/Time Details: |
02/18/18 at 2pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
No cost |
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| Feb 20 WCHS Bands Patron Night at Vito's |
A fundraiser for the WCHS Band Boosters. Vito's will donate 15% of food sales (excluding alcohol) to the Boosters for all customers that provide a paper copy (click the website link) to their servers. Enjoy Vito's food and support our student musicians! This is Vito's first fundraiser under new local ownership. Be sure and thank them for their support. One hundred percent of the proceed from the fundraiser will be used to support the WCHS bands.
For faster carry out service, please call ahead: 309-444-5555. |
| Date: |
February 20, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://wchsbands.weebly.com/restaurant-nights.html |
| Location: |
Vito's Italian Restaurant
1311 Washington Road
Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
WCHS Band Boosters |
| EMail: |
tmschnelle@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, February 20th
4:00pm to 9:00pm |
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| Feb 20 Writing Workshop |
| Writers of all experience levels are invited to bring their latest projects for feedback in a supportive environment. We will open with writing exercises and games, followed by a workshop-format discussion. |
| Date: |
February 20, 2018 |
| 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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| Feb 21 Washington Middle School Open House |
| On February 21, WMS is having their school open house. Students get to show parents and family around the school. During this event, there will be a fundraiser organized by members of the National Junior Honor Society for the Washington Fire Department. We will be raffling off gift baskets with the themes of movie night, art supplies, candy, and sports. Additionally, we will be raffling off a Washington Panthers quilt with two Good Neighbor Day carnival armband vouchers ($25 dollar value each) donated by the Washington Chamber of Commerce. We hope to see you there! |
| Date: |
February 21, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://d52schools.com |
| Location: |
Washington Middle School
1100 N Main St |
| Contact: |
Email Clara Berg (NJHS member) at clacoberg@gmail.com
Or
Dan Foehrkolb (principal of WMS) at
dfoehrkolb@d52schools.com |
| EMail: |
clacoberg@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
2/21/18 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Basket raffle tickets are $1 and Washington quilt and armband vouchers are $3 |
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| Feb 22 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: |
February 22, 2018 |
| 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: |
February 22, 2018 3pm – 5:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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| Feb 22 59th Washington Day Banquet |
| Join the Washington Chamber of Commerce for its annual dinner/meeting that includes a review of the past year and a look ahead to the new year, along with the presentation of the annual Washingtonian award to a deserving resident of Washington. Business awards are also presented for Outstanding Business and Business Beautification. The Chamber also honors a Volunteer of the Year to someone who has excelled at being a volunteer for the Chamber and its activities. The meal will be catered by Barrack's Cater Inn, with appetizers and desserts. Call 309-444-9921 to make your reservations before February 16th. |
| Date: |
February 22, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Location: |
Banquet Rooms at Five Points Washington
360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington 61571 |
| Contact: |
309-444-9921 |
| EMail: |
info@washingtoncoc.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Appetizers/Social Time: 5:30pm
Dinner and Program: 6:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Individual Seats: $48
Table of 8: $384
Reservations are required.
Deadline to register is February 16th. |
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| Feb 23 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. Light refreshments provided. This month's meeting will include a special presentation on using the Family Search database. |
| Date: |
February 23, 2018 |
| 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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| Feb 24 Breakfast - Taylor Lodge #98 |
| All you can eat breakfast includes: biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, fruit cocktail, grits, pancakes (regular or blueberry), french toast, milk, orange juice, coffee or water. Donations raised at the breakfast go to the following activities: WCHS Scholarships, Eureka HS Scholarship (started by Wm. C. Hobbs lodge), IL Child Identification program supplies, Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl team sponsorship, Eagle Scout recognition items, Masonic Widow fruit baskets (for lodge widows), Masonic Youth Groups (DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, Job's Daughters), Non-Masonic Youth Group team sponsorship, Shriner Children Hospitals, IL Masonic Children Assistance Program, & Community events (Fall cookout, Easter Egg hunt that is open to the public). |
| Date: |
February 24, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.TaylorLodge98.org |
| Location: |
Taylor Masonic Lodge #98 (119 N. Wilmor Road - between Walgreens & Acrylic Dreams). |
| Contact: |
Robert Hunsicker
309-264-6639 |
| EMail: |
taylorlodge98@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
3rd Saturday each month from 7 - 10 AM (no breakfasts in June, July or August). 10/21/2017, 11/18/2017, 12/16/2017, 1/20/2018, 2/17/2018, 3/17/2018, 4/21/2018, 5/19/2018 |
| Fees/Admission: |
Donation of $7 / person, $3.50 for kids 6 - 12 years old, Free for kids under 6. |
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