CHURCH
free clothing closet 8 a.m. to noon March 6 at Highview Church of God, 2442 Centennial Drive. Many sizes of men’s, women’s and children’s gently used clothing are available to anyone who has need. For more info, contact the church office at 745-9247, or e-mail highviewcog@verizon.net.
“One voice trio” concert and dinner 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at Evangelical United Methodist Church, 401 Walnut St. Dinner is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., sponsored by EUMC youth. Call 444-3228 to make a reservation before Feb. 19.
family movie night 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at Highview Church of God, 2442 Centennial Drive. "Monsters vs. Aliens" will be shown (rated PG). Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more info, call 745-9247.
alpha course 6:45-8:30 p.m. every Thursday at Crossroads United Methodist Church. Course is free and open to the public. For more info, contact Ken Dawson at 444-5617.
“Celebrate Recovery” 6 p.m. every Thursday at Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1420 N. Main St. The meetings include a light meal, a large-group session, support-group sessions and free childcare. Transportation is possible. Call 444-2381 for more info.
EVENTS.
“Heaven can Wait” Washington Community High School spring play, 7 p.m. Feb. 25-27 in the Caterpillar auditorium at Five Points. Tickets pruchased online are $8.25 (including convenience fee) for adults and $6.25 for seniors and students. Tickets purchased at the door are $9 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. To buy tickets, visit www.fivepointswashington.org.
central school district 51 carnival 3-7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Central Intermediate School, 1301 Eagle Ave. Wristbands are $10 per child for unlimited game play. There will be a $25 family maximum and children ages 3 and under can play for free when accompanied by and adult. There are 10 raffle packages ranging in value from $200-$400. For more info, visit www.central51.net, or call 444-9662. To purchase raffle tickets, call Julia Sander at 648-0119.
Fine arts society winter art exhibit throughout the month of February at the main library at Five Points. For more info, visit www.washington.lib.il.us.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WASHINGTON DAY BANQUET 6 p.m. Feb. 18 at Five Points Washington. Dinn er is 7 p.m. Entertainment will be WCOC’s version of “The Tonight Show.” Tickets are $35 per person. Presidential table for eight is $335, vice presidential table for eight is $310. Open to the public, reservations required. For more info, or to make a reservation, call 444-9921.
BROADWAY Franc D’Ambrosio’s, world’s
longest-running phantom, will perform 7:30 p.m. March 13, Five Points Washington. Tickets are $24 for adults and $16 for seniors and students. For tickets, call 694-5136.
LUNA NEGRA DANCE
THEATER contemporary dance infused with Latin and Afro-Caribbean forms, 7:30 p.m. April 24, ICC Performing Arts Center. For tickets, call 694-5136.
Heartland festival
orchestra 7:30 p.m. March 20 at Five Points Washington. Tickets are $27 and $7 for children and students.
Miss HearT of illinois scholarship program
5 p.m. March 27 at Five Points Washington. Tickets are $20. Call Roni Van Ausdall at 740-4476 for more info.
2010 Heart of america natural classic 6 p.m. May 8 at Five Points Washington. Natural Body Building and Figure Show sanctioned by the National Gym. VIP tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. Other tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children.
tribute to nat king cole 7:30 p.m. May 22 at Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center. Featuring Maurice Jacox. For more info, call 694-5136.
LIBRARY
teen book club 5-6 p.m. Feb. 25 at main library. Discussion will be about “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan. Snacks provided.
Japan travelogue 7-8 p.m. March 18 in the library meeting room at Five Points. Pam Tomka will be showing pictures and sharing her adventures. The owner of the Cherry Garden Restaurant will demonstrate the making of sushi. Free and open to the public.
teen wii night 4-6 p.m. Feb. 19 at main library. Featuring Mario and Winter Olympics.
TouTube swap night 4 to 6 p.m. March 12 at main library. Learn how to create an account on YouTube and share videos with friends.
China Travelogue 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at main library. Traditional Chinese tea ceremony presented by Hong Ji.
Storytime at the Library Storytime for young children, ages 3-6, will be offered at the Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd. at Five Points through March 30. Call the library, 444-2241, for more info and to register.
HOMEWORK HELP 3:30-5 p.m. Mon. — Thurs. through May at the main library.
Teen Advisory board 5-6 p.m. first Thursday of every month at the main library. Discuss ideas for teen programs, help choose new teen books, CDs, etc. For more info, call 444-2241.
A.N.I.M.E. 6-7:30 p.m. second Tuesday of every month in the main library for teens who like to read, watch or draw anime and manga.
MEETINGS
Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society 7 p.m. March 9 at the Erlicher Library, 719 North Eleventh St., Pekin. Maryann Russell, a volunteer for the New Salem Historic Site, will speak with a focus on the rebuilding of New Salem by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1940s. The meeting is open to the public.
washington historical society "dating old photos" 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Washington Presbyterian Church, 105 South Elm St. Jennifer Frank Banning, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Dept. of Fashion and Consumer Sciences at ISU, will present dating old photos based on clues from the garments.
CATERPILLAR RETIREES CLUB meets 9 a.m.-noon every Fri. at the Fondulac Park District Administration Building, East Peoria. All Caterpillar retirees and their spouses welcome to play games and have lunch. 699-5412.
PEORIA POETRY CLUB meets at 11:30 a.m. second Saturday of month. Guests welcome. Meet at Riverview Manor Retirement Center, 1000 Centennial Drive. Bring a sack lunch.
The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois First Tuesdays. To attend, call Stephanie Norsted at 674-8730, or e-mail her at Stephanie@communityfoundationci.org and ask to receive the “E-vite.”
OTHER
Community Hospices of America is seeking volunteers to work in their own community on a schedule tailored to their availability, free comprehensive training offered. For more info, contact Denise Frank, volunteer coordinator, Community Hospices of America, at 691-0280.
Central illinois civil war dance society is seeking dancers to learn and perform dances of the early to mid-1800s in period reproduction costumes. Practices are 6:30-8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday of the month at the Washington Park District building, 105 S. Spruce St., Washington. There is no cost to join or for instruction. Ballroom experience would be helpful but is not required. For more info, call Jean Myers at 367-4470, or e-mail metcourt@mtco.com.
