Feb 6 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Page Turners Book Club – “Mockingjay” by Suzanne Collins at the Dunlap Library. (309) 243-5716.
Feb 6 – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – “Belly Dancing: You Can Do It!” Call to register: 243-5716. Free. Dunlap Library. (309) 243-5716.
Feb 6 – The Anti-Slavery Coalition, a Bradley University Student Organization, to host a lecture on Human Trafficking featuring Janet Drake. 6:00 –8:00 p.m. @ Robert H. Michel Student Center Ballroom. FREE. Registration required. Call 677-3900.
Feb 7 – Courtyard Estates of Peoria’s monthly bingo for those 65 or better 9:30-11am. FREE. At former Jumer’s site. Call 674-2400.
Feb 7 – 16 – “Oliver!” at Peoria Players Theatre. Call 688-4473. Admission: $18 adults, $12 patrons 18 & younger. 7:30 pm – February 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 & 15. 2:00 matinees – February 9 & 16.
Feb 8 – League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria candidate forum features two races as well as info on an important referendum. 10:15 a.m. -noon at the North Branch of the Peoria Public Library. Candidates include: Two Democrats seeking to become the Democratic party nomination for 18th Congressional District and 2 candidates for the Peoria District 150 School Board’s 3rd District. Info pro & con on the sales tax referendum to benefit schools. Free.
Feb 8 – Songs from the Woods Concert Series at 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Park Nature Center. Call 686-3360. Fee: $7/adult, $6/ages 12 and under, $1 discount for CORE members.
Feb 8 – Wine and Roses 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. @ Luthy Botanical Garden. Call 681-3506. Feature music by the Joe Metzka Trio, appetizers, desserts and a cash bar. Reservation only & ages 21 and over only. Admission: $12.50/person or $25/couple. Call 681-3506.
Feb 8 – 9 – Forest Park Book Sale at the Forest Park Nature Center. Call 686-3360. Saturday 9 – 5 and Sunday 1- 5 p.m. (reduced price sale). If you have books to donate, call 686-3360.
Feb 9 – The Illinois Saxophone Quintet will present a recital at 3:00 p.m. in Dingeldine Music Center. Free. TCall 677.3596.
Feb 9 – “Seasonings” from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Peoria Riverfront Museum’s Giant Screen Theatre. Call 674-1921. Admission: $15 at door; PHS members in advance $12. Enjoy excerpts from Jerry Klein’s beautiful essays and columns, which he wrote over a 55 year period. The performance and readings with be illustrated w/photography of Dr. Joe Couri. Join the Society as it toasts Jerry.
Feb 10 – Peoria Symphony Guild Presents: Peoria Symphony Guild “Musical Monday.” Featuring Rebecca Meyer Opperman, Soprano @ First Federated Church @ 9:30 a.m. Members: free; Guests $5.
Feb 13 – Peoria author, Dr. Greg Wahl will be the guest speaker at the February meeting of the Peoria Genealogical Society. Topic: “Peoria—a History of Legends” @ Peoria Public Library North Branch.
Feb 14 – Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s “Romance” @ 8:00 p.m. @ Peoria Civic Center Theater. 671-1096. The PSO ignites the flame of Romance! Linden Christ, Ryan Lanning & PSO play cupid for you!
Feb 14 – Valentine’s Night: “An Evening of Love Songs” by the Peoria Area Civic Chorale 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. @ Gateway Building. Call 693-6725. Admission: $30/person or $58/couple. A 3-course plated dinner & a cash bar will be followed by a live concert. Tickets: $30/person & $58/couple. Concert only tickets available. Call 693-6725.
Feb 14 – Wild About Love Valentine’s Day Fundraiser from 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. @ Wildlife Prairie Park. Call 676-0998. Admission: $150 per couple. Ticket purchase includes: Open Cocktails 6:00-7:00, Romantic 5-Course Dinner, Gifts for everyone, DJ & Open Dance Floor. Call 676-0998!
Feb 16 – The Concordia String Trio will present a concert at 3:00 p.m. in the Dingeldine Music Center. Free. Call 677.2602.
Feb 14 – Mar 2 – “Garish but Green…and Pink” Garden Show from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Luthy Botanical Garden. Call 686-3362. Join some hard-working garden gnomes & flocks of pink flamingos for a floral show that spotlights green, sustainable practices for your home & garden.
Feb 21 – Bradley Women’s Basketball hosts its annual “Pink” game when Drake visits Renaissance Coliseum for a 7:00 p.m. game. The Braves will host a special pre-game reception for all breast cancer survivors and those still fighting the disease. Email busportsmarketing@bradley.edu or call (309) 677-2625.
Feb 21 – 23 — 5th Illinois Mountain Dulcimer Winter Weekend – Beginning Dulcimer, I’m not a beginner, but…, Intermediate Dulcimer. Registration includes breakfast & lunch both days as well as one ticket to the Saturday night dulcimer concert. Registration is $145, $155 after Jan 31 & closes Feb 15. Email: drruthmd47@gmail.com or jquigg53@gmail.com.
Feb 22 – Sommer Park “50 Year Anniversary Hikes” 10:00 – 12:00 at the Sommer Park. Call 691-8423. Donations accepted.
Feb 22 – Greater Peoria Regional Food Summit – Feb. 22, 2014 – Seeds2Success – Planning for Community Sustainability. Fee: $15 which includes a Continental-style breakfast & a light lunch. 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ RiverPlex Recreation & Wellness. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.University of Illinois Extension
Feb 22 – Peoria Players Theatre’s spring Vintage Clothing & Collectibles Sale 8:00 – noon in the lobby. Prom dresses & tuxes!
Feb 25 – 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. – “Make Your Summer Count” – Explore& gain experience to help determine a career direction & get noticed by colleges. Designed for parents of students grades 8 – 11. Call 309-243-5716. Free. Dunlap Library.
Feb 27 – 11:00 a.m. – noon – 7-Ups Book Club – And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini. Dunlap Library. (309) 243-5716.