Events for March 2024
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Mar 1    Together Time
Starts @ 10:30 AM; Intended for ages 3-5; no registration; 30 minutes of stories, songs, & rhymes, followed by 15 minutes of activity stations. Stations include craft, sensory bins, and dramatic play. 
Date: March 1, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, March 1 @ 10:30 AM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 2    Musical Fables
A concert program of imagination, musical imagery, and invention - perfect for an early Spring afternoon adventure! Peter and the Wolf is a "symphonic fairy tale for children", written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936. The narrator tells a children's story, while the orchestra illustrates it by using different instruments to play a "theme" that represents each character in the story. It is Prokofiev's most frequently performed work and one of the most frequently performed works in the entire classical repertoire. Carnival of the Animals was written by French composer, Camille Saint Saëns, in 1886 – and is a humorous musical suite of movements about animals, set for two pianos plus chamber orchestra. The composer forbade its publication during his lifetime, concerned that it might damage his reputation as a ‘serious’ composer. However, following its publication in 1922 the work become of his most-famous and beloved compositions. Concerto for Two Pianos, by Francis Poulenc – Poulenc composed the two-piano concerto during his early period, when he was creating a large number of delightfully flippant works rich in entertaining qualities. He may perhaps have been influenced in the lightheartedness of his 1932 concerto by the fact that Ravel, the year before, had composed two piano concertos, both of which had somewhat the character of divertimentos. Certainly Poulenc’s work could join the two Ravel compositions in cheerfulness: its main goal is to entertain, and in that it has succeeded admirably from the day of its premiere. Poulenc’s additive style of composition makes his music particularly rich in tunes; they seem to follow, section by section, one after another, with varying character, sometimes hinting at the neoclassical Stravinsky, sometimes at the vulgarity of the music hall. (Note by Steven Ledbetter) This concert benefits our Community Partner, Wildlife Prairie Park.
Date: March 2, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://heartlandfestivalorchestra1.thundertix.com/events/214259
Location: ICC Performing Arts Center 1 College Dr East Peoria, Illinois 61611 United States
Contact: (309) 339-3943
EMail: info@heartlandfestivalorchestra.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, March 2, 2024 3:00 PM 5:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Student tickets: $10 Adult tickets: $50
Mar 4    Book Chatters
Are you interested in a book club, but don't have a lot of extra time? Join us monthly to discuss your latest reads, get recommendations, and learn about upcoming and recently released titles. Plus, take home a new book before its official release date. Adults 18+; no registration
Date: March 4, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Monday, March 4 @ 10:00 AM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 4    Monday Morning Movies
Come in for some mid-morning entertainment! Join us at Sunnyland on the first Monday of the month for a movie. Snacks and drinks will be provided. March movie - The King's Daughter Adults 18+; no registration
Date: March 4, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Sunnyland Branch
Contact: 309-745-3023
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Monday, March 4 @ 10:00 AM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 5    Teen Takeover
Hang out at the library and play games, work on your projects (writing, crafting, etc.) and more. Food and drinks provided. Grades 6-12; registration required
Date: March 5, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: Call 309-444-2241 to register.
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 5 @ 6:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free Registration Required.
Mar 6    Little Listeners
Starts @ 10 AM; Intended for ages 2-3; no registration; Beginner storytime with 20 minutes of short stories, rhymes, & songs, to be enjoyed from the comfort of a caregivers lap. Storytime is followed by 10 minutes of sensory playtime.
Date: March 6, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 6 @ 10:00 AM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 6    Get Customers: Market in Moment | Session 2
The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and Illinois Small Business Development Center, at Bradley University is hosting a series of no-cost webinars on digital marketing. Co-sponsor: Grow with Google. A comprehensive online marketing training program that helps businesses attract and retain customers through strategic online marketing efforts. Participants will learn how to identify and engage with their target audience, create compelling content, optimize their website for search engines, and more. With the knowledge and skills gained from this program, businesses can build a strong and successful online presence. Series Speaker: Maria Elena Duron. In today's digital age, visibility is paramount. Maria Elena's expertise ensures that your business stands out in the crowded online space. Her strategies are designed to elevate your brand's presence, ensuring you're not just seen, but remembered. With over 18 years of experience in digital marketing, Maria Elena provides actionable insights that lead to tangible business growth. Her webinars are not just informative; they're transformative, turning knowledge into real-world results.
Date: March 6, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vf-6orTwvGtfFvpgtL4kLeRMRtLT9vd8J
Location: Webinar
Contact: Theresa Bloom
EMail: tbloom@bradley.edu
Date/Time Details: Wed, March 6, 2024 | 11:00am – 12:00pm CT
Fees/Admission: FREE
Mar 6    Recipe Swap
Looking for new recipes to try? Join us (and bring your yummy recipes too) to the library for others to share. You will leave with copies of recipes to try at home! Adults 18+; registration required
Date: March 6, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: Call 309-444-2241 to register.
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 6 @ 6:30 PM
Fees/Admission: free Registration Required.
Mar 7    Baby Bounce
Starts @ 9:30 AM; Intended for age 0-24 months; no registration; This lapsit program is a 30 minute music and movement class that teaches pre-literacy skills and prepares your child for a storytime-like setting.
Date: March 7, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 7 @ 9:30 AM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 7    STEAM Power
Starts @ 4 PM; Ages: 5-12; no registration; STEAM activity on the 1st Thursday of every month; March: Steam with Dr. Dean Campbell
Date: March 7, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 7 @ 4:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 8    Together Time
Starts @ 10:30 AM; Intended for ages 3-5; no registration; 30 minutes of stories, songs, & rhymes, followed by 15 minutes of activity stations. Stations include craft, sensory bins, and dramatic play. 
Date: March 8, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, March 8 @ 10:30 AM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 8    Axes & Snaxes After Dark: Murder Mystery
Join fellow lovers of true crime for a mystery, murder, and exorcism at our "pop up" asylum. Costumes are encouraged and a dinner of pizza and snacks will be provided. Adults 18+; registration required
Date: March 8, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: Call 309-444-2241 to register.
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, March 8 @ 5:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free Registration Required.
Mar 9    Mini Golf
Putt on down to the library fore a chance at becoming a mini golf champ. The 9 hole course will be set up around the library. Will you be able to get a hole in one and take home a prize for having the best score? Pizza provided. Ages 9-14; registration required
Date: March 9, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: Call 309-444-2241 to register.
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, March 9 @ 5:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free Registration Required.
Mar 11    Trades Grant Application Closes Soon for 2024 HS Grads (Washington Bridge Education Foundation)
Do you employ trades or does your business work with trades? Please spread the word that we have grants available for Washington area high school 2024 graduates pursuing a career in the trades.

 

2023-2024 Trades Grant Application 
This application is open for applicants from February 1, 2024-April 1, 2024
 
The Washington BRIDGE Education Foundation is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help bridge local high school students into their careers paths by funding grants, projects, educational programs/activities. This grant helps bridge students into a career path in a trade. Any local high school student scheduled to graduate in the 2023-2024 school year, and is a resident of Washington, IL, is eligible to complete this application. BRIDGE's grant money is available to help applicants cover the cost of materials that are needed to begin a career in the trades. 
 
BRIDGE intends to award grant money ($1000) to multiple recipients.  A career in the trades could include, but is not limited to, the following: 
 
TRADES*:
  • All Construction Trades
  • All Mechanical Trades
  • Cosmetology
  • Culinary         
  • Paramedic
*This is a general list of trade careers, you will describe your trade path in the application.
Date: March 11, 2024
Website: https://www.washingtonbridgeef.org/general-8
Location: Washington, IL and surrounding area
Contact: Meg Sutherland
EMail: washingtonbef@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Application deadline is April 1, 2024
Fees/Admission: Free
Mar 11    Homeschool Connections
Starts @ 10:30am; All ages; no registration;  Join us for a morning of sharing ideas, having fun, and  making connections with other homeschooling families. March Activity: St. Patrick's Day themed craft and games.
Date: March 11, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Sunnyland Branch
Contact: 309-745-3023
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Monday, March 11 @ 10:30 AM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 11    Krafty Kids
Join Miss Morgan for a fun (and sometimes messy) craft! This month's craft is a Leprechaun garden. Ages 5-12; no registration
Date: March 11, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Monday, March 11 @ 4:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 12    Cozy Mystery Book Club
Join us for a discussion of this month's cozy pick, Miss Julia Rocks the Cradle by Ann B. Ross. Adults 18+; no registration
Date: March 12, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Sunnyland Branch
Contact: 309-745-3023
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 12 @ 2:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 12    Anime
Starts @ 6:00 PM; Grades 6-12; no registration;  Meet with other fans to watch anime and eat ramen on the second Tuesday of each month.
Date: March 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 12 @ 6:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 12    Dr. Seuss's Birthday Party
Come join us for a celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday for an evening of crafts, games, and special treats! All ages; no registration
Date: March 12, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Sunnyland Branch
Contact: 309-745-3023
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 12 @ 6:30 PM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 13    Little Listeners
Starts @ 10 AM; Intended for ages 2-3; no registration; Beginner storytime with 20 minutes of short stories, rhymes, & songs, to be enjoyed from the comfort of a caregivers lap. Storytime is followed by 10 minutes of sensory playtime.
Date: March 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 13 @ 10:00 AM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 13    Coffee & Company
Have you been feeling isolated? Are you interested in getting out of the house and getting social? Join us to meet new faces and make social connections! Donuts & drinks provided. Adults 18+; no registration
Date: March 13, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Sunnyland Branch
Contact: 309-745-3023
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 13 @ 10:30 AM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 14    Baby Bounce
Starts @ 9:30 AM; Intended for age 0-24 months; no registration; This lapsit program is a 30 minute music and movement class that teaches pre-literacy skills and prepares your child for a storytime-like setting.
Date: March 14, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 14 @ 9:30 AM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 14    Tween Thursday
Join Miss Cassie every month for a variety of events & activities. Can you solve the mystery of the missing Philosopher’s Scone at Toadwart School? Come dressed in your best wizarding attire and enjoy a night of sleuthing and snacks. Ages 9-14; registration required
Date: March 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: Call 309-444-2241 to register.
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 14 @ 6:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free Registration Required.
Mar 14    WDL Book Club
Join us to discuss books from all genres. Snacks & drinks provided. March book choice: Really Good, Actually (Monica Heisey) Adults 18+; no registration
Date: March 14, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 14 @ 6:30 PM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 15    Together Time
Starts @ 10:30 AM; Intended for ages 3-5; no registration; 30 minutes of stories, songs, & rhymes, followed by 15 minutes of activity stations. Stations include craft, sensory bins, and dramatic play. 
Date: March 15, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, March 15 @ 10:30 AM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 15    Art & a Movie
Calling all tweens & teens! Join us for a movie and a craft. March 15 - Wonka & Candy Wrapper Bracelets RUN TIME: 1h 56m; PICK-UP: 6:00 PM Ages 9-18; registration required
Date: March 15, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: Call 309-444-2241 to register.
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, March 15 @ 4:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free Registration Required.
Mar 16    Peeps Diorama
Starts at 10 AM. Ages: 5-12; Registration Required. Come in to make a Peeps Diorama! Supplies provided. Entries will be placed in our display case and voted on until March 26th! Will your diorama be the winner?!
Date: March 16, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: Call 309-444-2241 to register.
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, March 16 @ 10:00 AM
Fees/Admission: free Registration Required.
Mar 17    Family Movie Matinee
Enjoy a movie with your family on a Sunday afternoon! Popcorn provided. March movie - Trolls: Band Together All ages; no registration
Date: March 17, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Sunday, March 17 @ 2:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 18    Messy Masterpieces
Starts @ 10:30 AM; Ages 0-4; no registration; Bring your little one in to enjoy a messy art experience! This month's project: snowflake painting
Date: March 18, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Monday, March 18 @ 10:30 AM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 18    Pokemon Club
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Come join us for an afternoon of fun with themed games, crafts, and a time to trade cards. Ages 9-14; no registration
Date: March 18, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Sunnyland Branch
Contact: 309-745-3023
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Monday, March 18 @ 4:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 19    Coffee & Company
Have you been feeling isolated? Are you interested in getting out of the house and getting social? Join us to meet new faces and make social connections! Donuts & drinks provided. Adults 18+; no registration
Date: March 19, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 19 @ 10:30 AM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 20    Increase Sales with Google Tools | Session 3
The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and Illinois Small Business Development Center, at Bradley University is hosting a series of no-cost webinars on digital marketing. Co-sponsor: Grow with Google. Happy SBDCDay! Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google. In this session we’ll show you how to: Highlight products on your Google Business Profile; Use Pointy to promote in-store inventory with your point of sale system; Use Google Merchant Center to showcase in-store and online product inventory. Series Speaker: Maria Elena Duron. In today's digital age, visibility is paramount. Maria Elena's expertise ensures that your business stands out in the crowded online space. Her strategies are designed to elevate your brand's presence, ensuring you're not just seen, but remembered. With over 18 years of experience in digital marketing, Maria Elena provides actionable insights that lead to tangible business growth. Her webinars are not just informative; they're transformative, turning knowledge into real-world results.
Date: March 20, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuduGrpzorEtweplYIYY5sJ_HoJJ_nQ-6d
Location: Webinar
Contact: Theresa Bloom
EMail: tbloom@bradley.edu
Date/Time Details: Wed, March 20, 2024 | 11:00am – 12:00pm CT
Fees/Admission: FREE
Mar 20    Mini Book Ornament
Do you love doing fun and unique crafts? Join us to make a mini book ornament! Make ten mini books of your choosing to put into a small ornament. Adults 18+; registration required
Date: March 20, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: Call 309-444-2241 to register.
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 20 @ 6:30 PM
Fees/Admission: free Registration Required.
Mar 21    Crafterschool
Join us after school for some crafting fun. March craft: Egg Carton Turtle Ages 5-12; no registration
Date: March 21, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Sunnyland Branch
Contact: 309-745-3023
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 21 @ 4:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 21    Axes & Snaxes
Are you a fan of podcasts like Crime Junkie and Killer Queens? Do you have a not-so-secret crush on Keith Morrison? Then we have a group for you! Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM to discuss true crime documentaries, podcasts, cold cases, and more! Snacks & drinks provided. Adults 18+; no registration
Date: March 21, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 21 @ 6:30 PM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 23    Lawns to Blooms to Birds: A Bird-Friendly Approach to Flower Gardens
Join Master Gardeners & Master Naturalists Jeff & Nancy Staecker to learn tips for attracting birds to your yard. Adults 18+; no registration
Date: March 23, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, March 23 @ 11:00 AM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 26    Lego Club
Starts @ 4PM; Ages 5-12; no registration; Build with the library's Legos on the last Tuesday of each month. Creations will be displayed in the children's display case until the next month's meet-up.
Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 26 @ 4:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 26    CrafTEEN
Sign-up to make a different craft every month! March 26 - Finger Knit Snakes Grades 6-12; registration required
Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: Call 309-444-2241 to register.
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 26 @ 6:30 PM
Fees/Admission: free Registration Required.
Mar 26    Gardening Tips & Seed Exchange
Join Master Gardener Ella Maxwell for an evening of sharing gardening tips and a seed exchange. Adults 18+; no registration
Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Sunnyland Branch
Contact: 309-745-3023
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 26 @ 6:30 PM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 28    An Entrepreneur’s Dilemma Series Part 1: Start Alone or Start with a Co-Founder? Forum
Are you at the crossroads of entrepreneurship, thinking about the age-old dilemma: to embark on your journey solo or to seek a co-founder to share the adventure? It’s not an easy decision yet it can have significant consequences for the future success of a startup. Introducing "An Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: Start Alone or Start with a Co-Founder?" – the first of three forums designed to highlight critical decisions founders need to make as part of their startup journey. In this first forum, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of both approaches, solo or with a co-founder. Don't miss this opportunity to gain firsthand insights and connect with like-minded individuals facing the same dilemmas. The forums are hosted by Bradley University’s Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship. Participants will include students studying entrepreneurship. The forums include a networking session to connect students with local entrepreneurs and resources. Topics of Discussion: The most important reasons why staying solo may be the best option for founders. The challenges with being a solo founder. The factors that should be considered when bringing in a co-founder The challenges with having more than one owner. Tips for success for either approach. Who should attend: Entrepreneurs Founders Students Resource partners supporting business startup and growth SPEAKERS: Bridgett Booker, President & Owner, Reign Construction, Peoria IL Eric Sampson, Illinois SBDC Director, Bradley University, Peoria IL Cosponsor: Distillery Labs
Date: March 28, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8kjuxnm
Location: Bradley University, 1422 W Main Street, Peoria, Business & Engineering Convergence Center, RLI Suite 1130
Contact: Jennie Hale
EMail: tce@bradley.edu
Date/Time Details: March 28, 2024 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Mar 28    Spring Puzzle Exchange & Giveaway
Bring your gently used puzzles to the Main Library for a puzzle exchange! Plan to take home some new-to-you puzzles. Don't have a puzzle to bring? Come anyway, and take some of ours! Adults 18+; no registration
Date: March 28, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://washingtondl.org/
Location: Washington District Library - Main Library
Contact: 309-444-2241
EMail: questions@washingtondl.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 28 @ 6:30 PM
Fees/Admission: free
Mar 29    Blood Drive
Blood Drive Friday, March 29 10 AM to 2 PM Donor Bus in Parking Lot To donate visit https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/131256
Date: March 29, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.washingtonstatebank.com
Location: Washington State Bank 1110 Peoria Street Washington, IL 61571
Contact: 309-444-2265
EMail: kschaub@washingtonstatebank.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, March 29th from 10 AM to 2 PM
Fees/Admission: Free