Around Town - April 1, 2009

Around Town items may be submitted for fundraisers, events offered by nonprofit organizations and entertainment. We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Items are printed on a space-available basis. Deadline is 9 a.m. Friday. Items may be submitted by e-mail to wtr@timestoday.com; fax, 691-7857; or mail, Washington Times-Reporter, P.O. Box 9426, Peoria, IL 61612-9426.

EVENTS

RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE TRASH PICKUP April 13-17.

TAKE PRIDE IN WASHINGTON Citywide Clean-up Day April 18.

BRUSH PICKUP begins May 18.

LENTEN FISH FRY, 5-7 p.m. April 3, Knights of Columbus Hall, 120 Walnut St., Washington. All-you-can-eat fish, baked potato, salad and bread.

CROSSROADS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Easter party, 9:30-10:45 a.m. April 4. Easter egg hunt, 11 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult at the hunt. Ages: 3 years-3rd grade. Pre-registration required. Call Church office, 444-2381.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION “Spring Style Showcase” luncheon and style show, from 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. April 22, Countryside Banquet Facility, 659 School St., Washington. Presentation of spring fashions by Cato, a ladies apparel shop located near Washington Wal-Mart. Speaker: Kerrie Oles from Dallas. Cost: $14, includes lunch, program, tax and gratuity. Reservations due April 16. Free child-care available by reservation only. Call Joy at 266-9254 or Peggy at 263-4054 for reservations or info.

LIBRARY

RED CROSS babysitting class for children age 12 and older, 9 a.m.-12:30, April 6 and 7, Washington District Library. Fee: $50. Pre-registration required.  Register by stopping at library,  or calling 444-2241.

SPRING BOOK SALE, sponsored by the Friends of the Washington Library pre-sale, April 24. First day of sale, April 25. Donated books now accepted at the library. No out-of-date texts, magazines or religious tracts. For info, call 444-7621, or the library, 444-2241.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT at Washington District Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 2. Movie: “Rumpelstiltskin.”

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT at Washington District Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 7. Movie: “Jack and the Beanstalk.”

MEETINGS

WASHINGTON FINE ARTS SOCIETY meeting, 6:30 p.m. April 7, Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor. Many embers will bring personal artwork in line with this month’s theme, wet/water. Update on non-profit status. Presentation on Rene’ Magritte.

SCHOOL

ST. PATRICK SCHOOL information night for pre-kindergarten, ages 3 and 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 25, Knights of Columbus Hall, 120 Walnut St., Washington. Dessert and coffee available.

WCHS After Midnight Celebration, midnight-4:30 a.m. April 26, Washington Community High School. Businesses and individuals may donate gift certificates, promotional items, and/or cash for door prizes or for supplies needed for the various activities. Volunteers also needed. For more info or to volunteer, call Mike Sluder, at 444-3167 ext 119.

ST. PATRICK SCHOOL pre-registration for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and new students for 2009-10 school year, March 30-April 2. Call school office at 444-4345 with questions.

WASHINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE, 5:30 p.m. March 30 prior to the Meet the Candidates night sponsored by the Washington Education Association.

WASHINGTON DISTRICT 52 annual Spring Carnival from 4-7:30 p.m. March 28, Lincoln Grade School. Open to public. Raffle, silent auction, carnival games and food.

WASHINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL referendum committee will canvas Washington neighborhoods from 9 a.m.-noon March 28 and April 4. Your friends will be visiting with you, their neighbors, to share vital information in support of the WCHS building renovation/addition referendum in advance of the April 7 election.

WASHINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL choirs annual spring concert, 7 p.m. April 20, Caterpillar Performing Arts Center at Five Points Washington. Music of many styles and time periods featured. Public invited to attend.  There is no admission fee for the concert.  For more information, please contact Lara Reem at 444-3167, extension 206.

ELSEWHERE

EUREKA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, healthcare provider CPR class, April 9. Heartsaver CPR, for the general public, April 16. Both classes, 6 p.m., Eureka Community Hospital, 101 S. Major St. Certificate will be mailed. Pre-approval required for participants less than age 14. Pre-registration required. $25 fee. To register, 467-2371, ext. 4004.

LOST IN ILLUSION, a magic, comedy and illusion stage show, hosted by The Peoria Magicians Assembly, 7 p.m. April 25, Scottish Rite Cathedral Consistory, 400 N.E. Perry Ave., Peoria. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12. Tickets purchased from any member of the PMA, at the door or at the Costume Trunk, 710 W. Main St., Peoria.
PEORIA AREA SENIORNET free wireless communication seminar, 2:30-4:30 p.m. March 28, Proctor Professional Building, Classrooms 3 and 4, lower level, 5401 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria.  Presenter: John May, network administrator at Affina. Reservations not required. For more info, call 1-800-872-4651, ext. 1510, and leave a message. A SeniorNet volunteer will return call and answer any questions. Or visit www.PeoriaAreaSeniorNet.org.

MAKE A BLANKET DAY to benefit Project Linus, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 8, Jones Sewing Machine Co., 3410 N. Prospect Road, Peoria. Project Linus provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets. Sewing machines and fabric squares
provided. Fleece will be provided for those not wanting to sew. Bring favorite notions, such as scissors, pins, etc., and lunch.