Events for June 2019
Washington Chamber of Commerce
May 29 - Jun 2    Washingto Good Neighbor Days
Community Festival with many events throughout the 5 day Festival
Date: May 29, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Location: 1600 Washington Rd
Washington IL
Jun 1    Good Neighbor Days 5K
Washington Park District presents the 2019 Washington Good Neighbor Days 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, June 1st at 7:30 AM. This event will feature our chip timed 5K and 1Mile races and Kids Fun Runs. These runs are presented by the Uftring Chevrolet- Washington. The race will begin in front of Five Points Washington at 7:30AM.
Date: June 1, 2019
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://washingtonparkdistrict.com
Location: Five Points Washington
Contact: Matt Suellentrop
EMail: matts@washingtonparkdistrict.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, June 1st 7:30am start time for 5K and 1 mile races. 9am start time for kids races.
Fees/Admission: varies
Jun 1    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: June 1, 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
Jun 4    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: June 4, 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
EMail: tce@bradley.edu
Date/Time Details: June 4, 2019, 3pm – 5:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
Jun 6    Navigating the Care of an Aging Loved One: Panel Discussion
NAVIGATING THE CARE OF AN AGING LOVED ONE JOIN US FOR A PANEL DISCUSSION Caring for aging parents or becoming a care giver for a loved one can be overwhelming both emotionally and physically. There are so many new situations that you have to learn how to navigate through. You have to sort through legalities, finances, and insurance while planning for the best course of medical care and a change in lifestyle for your loved one. We have assembled a panel of professionals that specialize in providing services to seniors for an interactive discussion on navigating through the care journey. When: Thursday June 6, 2019 Time: 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM Where: Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1420 N. Main Street Washington, IL Join Our Panel: Derek Schryer, Attorney at Law: Regularly advises clients on elder law issues Nicole Miller: Specializing in Financial Solutions Dave Reams: Specializing in Home Health Care Alternatives Gwen Tipton: Specializing in Rehab and Skilled Care Alternatives Angie Pedulla: Specializing in Community Living Options Melissa Hodge: Specializing in Counseling & Providing Care for the Caregiver Shannon Fonner: Specializing in Selling Senior’s Homes Lisa Friedrich: Specializing in the Emotional Hurdles of Downsizing/Moving Each professional will give you a brief overview of their services followed by a Q&A Session. Visit resource tables for information from other Central Illinois Senior Service Providers. Light appetizers will be provided. Seating is Limited so please RSVP by calling 224-585-3837 or e-mail 4Pros4You@gmail.com
Date: June 6, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Crossroads United Methodist Church 1420 N. Main Street Washington, IL 61571
Contact: (224) 585-3837 or e-mailing 4Pros4You@gmail.com
EMail: 4Pros4You@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, June 6th 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: No Fee. But seating is limited, so please RSP by calling (224) 585-3837 or e-mailing 4Pros4You@gmail.com
Jun 8    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: June 8, 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
Jun 9    Smoke Out for St. Jude
Come out to the Washington Fire Department and support St. Jude! We will be selling pulled pork meals for $10 and hot dog meals for $5. Take a ride on a fire truck for $5. Don't forget to get your raffle ticket for a Rec Tec Bull RT-700 smoker or other items donated by local businesses! Hosted by St. Jude Washington to Peoria Run and Washington Fire Department. Washington Fire Department, 200 N Wilmor Rd, Washington, IL. 
Date: June 9, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/994606507596093/?active_tab=discussion
Location: Washington Fire Department, 200 N Wilmor Rd, Washington, IL. 
Contact: Washington Fire Dept.
Date/Time Details: June 9th, 2019 11:00am to 6:00pm
Fees/Admission: $10 for a pulled pork meal which includes a homemade sandwich, cookie, soda or water, homemade coleslaw, chips, and beans. $5 for hot dog meal which includes hotdog, chips, water or milk, and a cookie.
Jun 10 - Jun 14    Vacation Bible School
Join us for a faith-filled week of VBS at Our Savior Lutheran Church. VBS is FREE and for children ages 3 (must be potty trained) through those who are currently in 6th Grade! We will travel through stations with Bible Stories, Music, Craft, Service Projects and much more! Register online at www.oslwashington.org
Date: June 10, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.oslwashington.org
Location: Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1209 Kingsbury Rd, Washington, IL 61571
Contact: Carissa Hippen at 309-444-4030 or vbs@oslwashington.org
EMail: vbs@oslwashington.org
Date/Time Details: June 10-14, 2019 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Fees/Admission: FREE
Jun 15    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: June 15, 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
Jun 15    Countdown to 2025 Bicentennial Block Party
The Bicentennial Committee's first event for "Kickoff to 2025" will be teh Bicentennial Block Party! Including
  • Dinner down the middle of South Main Street. Served at 5:30 p.m.
  • Pulled Pork Meal $12.00, Hot Dog Meal $8.00, Bags Tournament $10.00 per participant
  • Pre-Sale Tickets Only - No ticket sales at time of event - admission by ticket only
  • Limited number of tickets available
  • DJ will be providing music
  • Balloon Artists
  • Henna painting and face painting
  • Tickets availble to purchase at Define the Home, Ipava State Bank,  Kimpling's & Wieland's Lawn Mower Hospital or by contacting Lada Manier (309) 253-0407 or Kim Brownfield (309) 258-0482
  • Make checks payable to: Washington Bicentennial Fund

Visit Washington Bicentennial Facebook page for more information!
Proceeds from the event will be used for future Countdown to 2025 events.
Date: June 15, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: South Main Street
Washington, IL 61571
Date/Time Details: June 15th
4:30-8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $12.00 Pulled Pork Meal
$8.00 Hot Dog Meal
$10.00 Bags Tournament Entry
 
Jun 16    Central IL Stars of Hope Walk

Please join us for the fifth annual walk to support Central IL movement disorder patients and families. This walk is a family fun day with events for the entire family including face painting, balloon twisting, bounce house, games, live music, silent auction, Knights of Columbus famous pork chops and 2 mile walk.

Date: June 16, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.starsofhopeillinois.org
Location:

Oak Ridge Park – Washington, IL 

1600 N Cummings Ln

Washington, IL 61571


 
Contact: Hans Ritter Phone/Text: 309.253.0646
EMail: ritterhe@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Check in Begins: 9:30 am
Walk Begins: 11:00 am
Lunch Starts: 11:45 am
Event Ends: 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission:

Registration Cost
Adult: $25.00
Children (3-17): $15.00
Children (Under 3): Free

Jun 20    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: June 20, 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
EMail: tce@bradley.edu
Date/Time Details: June 20, 2019, 3pm – 5:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
Jun 21    Wheel Throwing Make your OWN pottery (Beginner)
In beginner wheel throwing class, learn the basics of working with clay on the wheel. You will learn the proper techniques and methods of keeping the clay piece centered and balances as well as how to pull the clay up into a cylinder or bowl shape. No experience is needed and you will be amazing at what you can learn during this class.

You may create as many pieces as desired in the time of the class and any pieces you choose to keep will be fired and ready for you to glaze in the design and colors of your choice. You may come in any time during business hours for glazing, no reservation required. Finished pieces include clay used, paint glazes used, and 2 firings at just $12 per piece.

We promise a funtastic time at our studio with a full bar available for our over 21 artists, we provide everything you need. We have juices, sodas and Jones Pure Cane Sugar soda available for sale and popcorn and water is always included at no extra fee!

 We have great music and ambiance and we give you a step by step guide to painting this project.  Please get here a little early (15 minutes or so) so you can grab and apron and settle in with your friends, find a seat, grab a beverage and get ready to create your masterpiece.

All of our teachers are trained artists.  We can't wait to see you and your friends at the next class! 

We reserve the right to reschedule/cancel any class.

#ArtatTheBodega
Date: June 21, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://theartbodega.com
Location: Art at the Bodega
2407 Washington Road,
Washington, IL 61571
EMail: theartbodega@gmail.com
Jun 22    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: June 22, 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
Jun 22    Unicorns and Art (A real live unicorn!)

That's right! Art at the Bodega is going to have a real life UNICORN!!! Cue screaming now! You will come paint a unicorn mug, enjoy cupcakes and take your picture with a UNICORN!!! It's going to be magical! We'll see you there! 

Children under 12 must attend with an adult. Everyone attending needs a ticket. Children will receive a unicorn mug and adults can choose something when they get to the studio. 

Our studio is fun and casual and designed for relaxing with friends and family.  We will play some great music and provide everything you need for your art experience.  When you leave you will have your masterpiece in your hands.   We can't wait to see you and your friends at the next class! 

We reserve the right to reschedule/cancel any class.  

#ArtatTheBodega

Date: June 22, 2019
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://theartbodega.com
Contact: theartbodega@gmail.com
EMail: theartbodega@gmail.com
Jun 22    Wheel Throwing Make your OWN pottery (Beginner)
In beginner wheel throwing class, learn the basics of working with clay on the wheel. You will learn the proper techniques and methods of keeping the clay piece centered and balances as well as how to pull the clay up into a cylinder or bowl shape. No experience is needed and you will be amazing at what you can learn during this class.

You may create as many pieces as desired in the time of the class and any pieces you choose to keep will be fired and ready for you to glaze in the design and colors of your choice. You may come in any time during business hours for glazing, no reservation required. Finished pieces include clay used, paint glazes used, and 2 firings at just $12 per piece.

We promise a funtastic time at our studio with a full bar available for our over 21 artists, we provide everything you need. We have juices, sodas and Jones Pure Cane Sugar soda available for sale and popcorn and water is always included at no extra fee!

 We have great music and ambiance and we give you a step by step guide to painting this project.  Please get here a little early (15 minutes or so) so you can grab and apron and settle in with your friends, find a seat, grab a beverage and get ready to create your masterpiece.

All of our teachers are trained artists.  We can't wait to see you and your friends at the next class! 

We reserve the right to reschedule/cancel any class.

#ArtatTheBodega
Date: June 22, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://theartbodega.com
Location: Art at the Bodega
2407 Washington Road,
Washington, IL 61571
EMail: theartbodega@gmail.com
Jun 24    e-commerce for Main Street Businesses
Come lean on a panel discussion about sharing specific strategies and tools to align using mixed platform of Brick and Mortar and eCommerce. Co-hosted by the Tazewell County Development Team with the Chamber of Commerce from East Peoria, Morton, Pekin and Washington.

To get a taste of what will be shared at the meeting visit https://www.retailstrategies.com/webinar.
 
Date: June 24, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: East Peoria Clock Tower Plaza
Bridgeview Room
Date/Time Details: Monday, June 24
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: No fee to attend.
Jun 28    Wheel Throwing Make your OWN pottery (Beginner)
In beginner wheel throwing class, learn the basics of working with clay on the wheel. You will learn the proper techniques and methods of keeping the clay piece centered and balances as well as how to pull the clay up into a cylinder or bowl shape. No experience is needed and you will be amazing at what you can learn during this class.

You may create as many pieces as desired in the time of the class and any pieces you choose to keep will be fired and ready for you to glaze in the design and colors of your choice. You may come in any time during business hours for glazing, no reservation required. Finished pieces include clay used, paint glazes used, and 2 firings at just $12 per piece.

We promise a funtastic time at our studio with a full bar available for our over 21 artists, we provide everything you need. We have juices, sodas and Jones Pure Cane Sugar soda available for sale and popcorn and water is always included at no extra fee!

 We have great music and ambiance and we give you a step by step guide to painting this project.  Please get here a little early (15 minutes or so) so you can grab and apron and settle in with your friends, find a seat, grab a beverage and get ready to create your masterpiece.

All of our teachers are trained artists.  We can't wait to see you and your friends at the next class! 

We reserve the right to reschedule/cancel any class.

#ArtatTheBodega
Date: June 28, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://theartbodega.com
Location: Art at the Bodega
2407 Washington Road,
Washington, IL 61571
EMail: theartbodega@gmail.com
Jun 28    Wheel Throwing Make your OWN pottery (Beginner)
In beginner wheel throwing class, learn the basics of working with clay on the wheel. You will learn the proper techniques and methods of keeping the clay piece centered and balances as well as how to pull the clay up into a cylinder or bowl shape. No experience is needed and you will be amazing at what you can learn during this class.

You may create as many pieces as desired in the time of the class and any pieces you choose to keep will be fired and ready for you to glaze in the design and colors of your choice. You may come in any time during business hours for glazing, no reservation required. Finished pieces include clay used, paint glazes used, and 2 firings at just $12 per piece.

We promise a funtastic time at our studio with a full bar available for our over 21 artists, we provide everything you need. We have juices, sodas and Jones Pure Cane Sugar soda available for sale and popcorn and water is always included at no extra fee!

 We have great music and ambiance and we give you a step by step guide to painting this project.  Please get here a little early (15 minutes or so) so you can grab and apron and settle in with your friends, find a seat, grab a beverage and get ready to create your masterpiece.

All of our teachers are trained artists.  We can't wait to see you and your friends at the next class! 

We reserve the right to reschedule/cancel any class.

#ArtatTheBodega
Date: June 28, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://theartbodega.com
Location: Art at the Bodega
2407 Washington Road,
Washington, IL 61571
EMail: theartbodega@gmail.com
Jun 29    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: June 29, 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
Jun 29    Wheel Throwing Make your OWN pottery (Beginner)
In beginner wheel throwing class, learn the basics of working with clay on the wheel. You will learn the proper techniques and methods of keeping the clay piece centered and balances as well as how to pull the clay up into a cylinder or bowl shape. No experience is needed and you will be amazing at what you can learn during this class.

You may create as many pieces as desired in the time of the class and any pieces you choose to keep will be fired and ready for you to glaze in the design and colors of your choice. You may come in any time during business hours for glazing, no reservation required. Finished pieces include clay used, paint glazes used, and 2 firings at just $12 per piece.

We promise a funtastic time at our studio with a full bar available for our over 21 artists, we provide everything you need. We have juices, sodas and Jones Pure Cane Sugar soda available for sale and popcorn and water is always included at no extra fee!

 We have great music and ambiance and we give you a step by step guide to painting this project.  Please get here a little early (15 minutes or so) so you can grab and apron and settle in with your friends, find a seat, grab a beverage and get ready to create your masterpiece.

All of our teachers are trained artists.  We can't wait to see you and your friends at the next class! 

We reserve the right to reschedule/cancel any class.

#ArtatTheBodega
Date: June 29, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://theartbodega.com
Location: Art at the Bodega
2407 Washington Road,
Washington, IL 61571
EMail: theartbodega@gmail.com