| Mar 2 SoulCollage |
| Our soul holds our inner wisdom that can guide our journey through life. Images all around us provide an opening, a window to peek into our soul and to access its wisdom so we can gain insights and find solutions of our own. Wisnu Meier of Inward Journey Counseling leads this fun yet transformative activity to unleash your imagination and explore your soul! We will create personal cards that represent certain energies that are parts of who we are. Registration required – limited to the first 20 signed up. Call 309-444-2241 to register. |
| Date: |
March 2, 2019 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washingtondl.org |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoults@washingtondl.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Mar 2 Mardi Gras - SCC Style |
Fun Night at Mardi Gras - SCC Style
Food, games, and entertainment
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| Date: |
March 2, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Sinnyland Christian Church
2401 Washington Rd
Washington, IL 61571 |
| Date/Time Details: |
6-8 pm |
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| Mar 4 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: |
March 4, 2019 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washingtondl.org |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoults@washingtondl.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Mar 6 Knit Night |
| Bring your latest project for a laidback 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: |
March 6, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://washingtondl.org |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoults@washingtondl.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Mar 12 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, financing options 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: |
March 12, 2019 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/turner/sabil/ |
| Location: |
PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center, 1st FL 801 West Main Street, Peoria 61606 |
| Contact: |
Online registration available or call the
Illinois Small Business Development Center
at Bradley University 309.677.2992
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| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 12, 2019, 3pm – 5:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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| Mar 13 Quick Books – On-line Version Workshop |
SCORE Peoria is offering the following workshop:
Quick Books – On-line Version Workshop
Learn the basics of QuickBooks – OnLine Version, the most popular accounting software for small and medium businesses. In this workshop, our presenter Rob Smith, CPA, will provide an overview of the increasingly popular online version of this accounting software. Rob is a QuickBooks ProAdviser, and has previously taught the online version of QuickBooks for the Illinois Small Business Development Center.
This workshop is FREE, but registration is required.
Call Peoria SCORE at 309-676-0755 or register online by clicking here.
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| Date: |
March 13, 2019 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://peoria.score.org/event/quick-books-%E2%80%93-line-version |
| Location: |
Pekin Public Library - Community Room
301 S. Fourth St.
Pekin, IL
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| Contact: |
SCORE Peoria
309-676-0755 |
| EMail: |
score.peoria@scorevolunteer.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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| Fees/Admission: |
This event is FREE!!! |
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| Mar 13 Your Secret Chef: A Refreshing Spring Lunch |
| Personal chef Bill More demonstrates a refreshing spring lunch menu complete with appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert. Registration required – limited to the first 25 signed up. Registration opens Monday, February 11th. Call 309-444-2241 to register. |
| Date: |
March 13, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://washingtondl.org |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoults@washingtondl.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Mar 15 - Mar 17 St. Patrick Days at McMahon's! |
Spend your St. Paddy's with McMahon's, because we'll be celebrating all weekend! We'll have traditional corn beef and cabbage and some awesome Irish Inspired Drinks that you won't want to miss!
On the day of, we'll be running our Shamrock Shuttle--your designated driver to and from the parade downtown, back to your car at McMahon's! Shuttle tickets include a t-shirt and Irish meal before you leave! These are available for purchase today through St. Patrick's Day
Mark your calendars and we'll see you there! |
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| Mar 15 EARN Networking Social at McMahon's Pints & Plates |
| Do you own a business on the east side of the river? Do you want to grow and expand your business? Join us for a night of complimentary hors d'oeuvres, networking, education, and entrepreneurial camaraderie as the East Area Referral Network. This will be rewarding for you, if you want to connect with other businesses that call the east side of the river their home. We will begin to gather at 5pm and networking and introductions will begin at 6. You will hear from current members of this network who will educate you about the benefits of membership. This will be a great way to get to know your fellow entrepreneurial neighbors and learn more about how to help each other grow your businesses. We hope to see you there! |
| Date: |
March 15, 2019 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, March 15, 2019 at 5pm. |
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| Mar 15 Parent's Night Out |
| This program offers parents the opportunity to take a break or get things done while the Park District treats your child to an evening of entertainment. This will include a night fun-packed with fun activities such as inflatables, games, crafts, movies and more. |
| Date: |
March 15, 2019 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: |
Washington Park District
105 S. Spruce St
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| Date/Time Details: |
5:30-10:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$25 for residents, $30 for non-residents and includes pizza and ice cream. |
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| Mar 18 Morning Movie |
| Come enjoy a recently released film at the Sunnyland Branch! Popcorn will be provided. More information, including the title of this month's movie, can be found at http://washingtondl.org/at-the-library/calendar |
| Date: |
March 18, 2019 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washingtondl.org |
| Location: |
Sunnyland Branch Library, 16 Washington Plaza, Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoults@washingtondl.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Mar 18 One-on-One Tech Help |
| Have a question about ebooks, devices or computers? Stop in and we can help! First come, first serve availability. |
| Date: |
March 18, 2019 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://washingtondl.org |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoults@washingtondl.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Mar 19 - Mar 21 John L Hensey School to hold kindergarten pre-registration |
| John L Hensey will be holding its kindergarten pre-registration. Please be sure to bring a copy of your child's certified birth certificate and proof of residency. The school will also set up an appointment for the kindergarten screening. For any questions please call 309-745-3625 |
| Date: |
March 19, 2019 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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| Mar 19 Android Phone Help |
| Bring your Android phone and get your questions answered here! |
| Date: |
March 19, 2019 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washingtondl.org |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoults@washingtondl.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Mar 19 Pre-Kindergarten Open House |
| Are you looking for a Pre-K school program for your four or five year old this upcoming fall? The Washington Park District is currently accepting enrollment for those children that will be four year of of age by August 12, 2019 |
| Date: |
March 19, 2019 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: |
Washington Park District Recreational Facility Room 208.
105 S. Spruce St.
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| Date/Time Details: |
4:30-5:30 pm
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| Mar 19 Teen Board Game Night |
Bring your friends to play board games like Superfight, Catan, Life and More.
For teens in grades 6-12.
Snacks will be provided. |
| Date: |
March 19, 2019 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Sunnyland Branch Library |
| Date/Time Details: |
5-7 pm |
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| Mar 20 One-on-One Tech Help |
| Have a question about ebooks, devices or computers? Stop in and we can help! First come, first serve availability. |
| Date: |
March 20, 2019 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washingtondl.org |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoults@washingtondl.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Mar 21 John L Hensey School to hold kindergarten pre-registration |
| John L Hensey will be holding its kindergarten pre-registration. Please be sure to bring a copy of your child's certified birth certificate and proof of residency. The school will also set up an appointment for the kindergarten screening. For any questions please call 309-745-3625 |
| Date: |
March 21, 2019 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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| Mar 21 Kids Crafternoon: Ribbon Bookmarks |
Visit the Sunnyland branch library to create a bookmark to hold your place in all your library books.
All ages welcome. |
| Date: |
March 21, 2019 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
no registration required |
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| Mar 21 Android Phone Help |
| Bring your Android phone and get your questions answered here! |
| Date: |
March 21, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://washingtondl.org |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoults@washingtondl.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Mar 22 One-on-One Tech Help |
| Have a question about ebooks, devices or computers? Stop in and we can help! First come, first serve availability. |
| Date: |
March 22, 2019 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washingtondl.org |
| Location: |
Sunnyland Branch Library, 16 Washington Plaza, Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoults@washingtondl.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Mar 26 Monarch Butterfly Program |
| The Town & Country Gardeners will host a presentation by Mr. Rob Bell, "Monarchs, Milkweeds, and Mankind," in which he'll discuss monarch biology, population dynamics, and migration. Bell taught science at Washington Middle School, retiring in 2008. He has collected insects and raised butterflies for 70 years and is an avid butterfly gardener. The program is free and open to the public. |
| Date: |
March 26, 2019 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: |
Library Meeting Room, Five Points Washington |
| Contact: |
Cindy Byrd, 309-657-7528 |
| EMail: |
imagepotential@aol.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 26, 2019, 1-3pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
none |
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| Mar 26 Lego Club |
| Visit the main library for after-school Lego Club. Use the library's Legos to build your own amazing creations, then display them for all to see. For ages five and over. |
| Date: |
March 26, 2019 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
No registration required. |
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| Mar 27 Ken Zurski: Unremembered |
| Local author and radio personality Ken Zurski discusses his newest book, Unremembered: Tales of the Nearly Famous and Not Quite Forgotten. |
| Date: |
March 27, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://washingtondl.org |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoults@washingtondl.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Mar 28 Maximizing Free Trade Agreements |
| It is of mutual belief that free trade requirements can be difficult, time-consuming and require additional resources. U.S. consumers and businesses benefit from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) because free trade eliminates tariffs, on goods, making prices for consumers more competitive. It is critical in today’s world, that U.S. companies both compete and partner with one another to have a clear path to successful global trade. Join us in learning how to navigate the Free Trade Agreements. |
| Date: |
March 28, 2019 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Website: |
https://www.bradley.edu/academic/colleges/fcba/centers/turner/events/free-trade-agreements.dot |
| Location: |
PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center 801 West Main Street, Peoria |
| Contact: |
Jennie Hale
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
3096773075
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| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, March 28 , 2019 7:30am – 10:00am |
| Fees/Admission: |
Cost: (includes handouts & breakfast) Early Bird: $35/pp through March 17, 2019 $50/pp March 18 – March 24, 2019 Deadline to Register: March 24, 2019 |
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| Mar 28 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, financing options 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: |
March 28, 2019 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/turner/sabil/ |
| Location: |
Fondulac Bank, 2nd FL 201 Clock Tower Drive, East Peoria 61611 |
| Contact: |
Online registration available or call the
Illinois Small Business Development Center
at Bradley University 309.677.2992
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| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 28, 2019, 3pm – 5:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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| Mar 29 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. |
| Date: |
March 29, 2019 |
| Time: |
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://washingtondl.org |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoults@washingtondl.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Mar 30 Dement-Zinser House tours |
| The Washington Historical Society invites you to step back in time and glimpse a bit of local history. The Dement-Zinser House, 105 Zinser Pl., is open for tours through October. For group tours or at other times, please call 444-4793. |
| Date: |
March 30, 2019 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
105 Zinser Place
Washington, IL |
| Date/Time Details: |
11:00am - 2:00pm
Every Saturday through October 2019 |
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| Mar 30 10 Steps to Financial Freedom |
| It’s Money Smart Week, and Bernie Wrezinski from the Foundation for Financial Education will be presenting on creating a budget, getting out of debt, creating an abundance mentality, saving, investing and making a difference. |
| Date: |
March 30, 2019 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washingtondl.org |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoults@washingtondl.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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