Community Calendar
The WBNH 88.5FM COMMUNITY CALENDAR is not necessarily an endorsement of a particular group or activity, but simply meant to be a public service to our listening audience in central Illinois. WBNH reserves the right to determine what announcements are of most interest to our listening audience.
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Friday, March 12
Event: San Jose United Methodist Church Fish Fry
Type: church
Description: Menu - Catfish, Hashbrown casserole, cole slaw, baked beans, Home made dessert, Drinkschicken fingers available for children and those who do not eat fish
Additional Information: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Ages 4-12 yrs., Under 4 years of age FREE
Date: 03/12/2010
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Church Fellowship Hall - 600 S. 1st, San Jose, IL.
Phone: 309-247-3232
Friday, March 12 - March 13
Event: LRM 2010 Women's Conference Awake
Type: conference
Description: Main sessions on Friday at 9am and 7pm as well as Saturday 930am with Lee Grady Editor of Charisma Magazine Friday afternoons workshops at 215pm and 330pm from over 10 different speakers
Additional Information: Group lunch available at the Ramada for $15.00
Date: March 12-13, 2010
Time: Friday 9:00am - Saturday 12:30pm
Location: Ramada Fairview Heights - 6900 N Illinois St
Phone: 217-324-6215
Saturday, March 13
Event: Learning to Love to Pray
Type: church
Description: New Life Christian Church
Date: 03/13/2010
Time: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Location: 401 W. Edgewood Ct. Morton, IL
Website: newlifeonline.org
Phone: 309-266-9050
Sunday, March 14
Event: Triangle of Opportunity Spaghetti Supper
Type: other
Description: A fundraiser for the Triangle of Opportunity 2010 Scholarship Award will sponsor a spaghetti dinner consisting of spaghetti, salad, bread and beverage will be served. Desserts will be available for purchase. Member communities and school districts of the Triangle of Opportunity are Atlanta, Danvers, Danvers Township, Deer Creek, Dee-Mack CUSD 701, Goodfield, Hopedale, Mackinaw, Minier, Morton, Mt. Hope Township, Olympia CUSD 16, Stanford, Tremont and Tremont CUSD 702. The Mission of the Triangle of Opportunity is to increase and support the economic base of the area, regional educational opportunities, and leadership experiences for Triangle citizens in order to enhance the quality of life in the Triangle Area.
Additional Information: Andrew Wise is the contact for questions. Donation for the dinners accepted; adults $8, children $6; family donation $20.
Date: 03/14/2010
Time: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Morton Knights of Columbus Hall
Website: www.triangleofopportunity.info
Phone: 309-379-6011
Tuesday, March 16
Event: Senior Moments
Type: church
Description: This month's program will be Healthy Living and the Graham Hospital Dietician will speak. Healyth refreshments will be served! Come and enjoy games, laughter, and Christian fellowship. All seniors welcome - bring a friend!
Date: 03/16/2010
Time: 1:00pm
Phone: 309-789-5313
Friday, March 19
Event: Moody Chorale Spring Tour
Type: concert
Description: Moody Bible Institute's acclaimed Chorale will present the final concert of their spring tour.
Additional Information: free concert, love offering will be taken
Date: 03/19/10
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Grace Evang. Church, 1325 E. Jefferson St., Morton
Website: www.gracemorton.org
Phone: 309.266.9281
Saturday, March 20
Event: The Crossing in Concert
Type: concert
Description: For over twenty years the Crossing has been crafting music to warm up your heart and get your feet moving. With their intricate arrangements of traditional and original Celtic tunes, the Crossing has been received enthusiastically by Celts on both sides of the Atlantic. Instrumentation includes Highland pipes, fiddle, whistle, flute, harp, guitars, bouzouki, cello, and bodhran, just to name a few. Their song lyrics express a concern for the least of God's people and a celebration of the greatness of God Himself. The Crossing is a group whose love for Celtic music is enriched by love for the One who created the Celtic peoples and their lands. Appropriate for all ages.
Additional Information: Love Offering
Date: 03/20/2010
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Evangelical Free Church 1300 East Chestnut, Canton
Website: http://www.evfreecanton.org/Home.html
Phone: 309-647-4278
Event: New Life Christian Church Rummage Sale
Type: ministry
Description: All money will be used for mission trip to Poland Antiques, Books, Clothing all sizes, Furniture,Household items, Sewing machine, Toys, TV, and many more items
Additional Information: Rain or Shine!!
Date: 03/20/2010
Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Corner of Detroit and Edgewood Ct, Morton, IL
Phone: 309-266-7051
Sunday, March 21
Event: Ivan Parker in Concert
Type: concert
Description: Ivan Parker 10th Anniversary with guests The Ball Brothers. Southern gospel music by the finest soloist in the music industry and meet and hear a very exciting, young and talented quartet.
Additional Information: advance $15 door $18assigned seatsdoors open at 1:00 PM
Date: 03/21/2010
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Arlee Theater 139 S. Main St. Mason City, IL 626
Phone: 217-482-5114
Event: 26th Annual Fine Arts Festival
Type: festival
Description: The art on display will include oils, watercolors, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, textiles, and prints. More than 65 artists will be represented. The event is a juried art exhibit.
Additional Information: The opening on March 21 will include live music by pianist Jason Gebbink. Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet many of the artists. Reception and exhibit will be in Wesly Hall at the chuch which is located at the corner of Perry and Hamilton in downtown Peoria. All activities FREE and open to the public.
Date: 03/21/2010
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: First United Methodist Church, downtown Peoria
Phone: 309-673-3641, ext 111 (Tara)
Event: St. Sharbel 34th Annual Food Festival
Type: church
Description: Serving a Lebanese Dinner. Several Booths featuring our Lebanese Pastries and different foods. Silent Auction.
Additional Information: Tickets available at the door. Adults $9.00 & Children 12 yrs. & under $6.00
Date: 03/21/2010
Time: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Location: 2914 W. Scenic Dr., Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: 309-688-5555
Thursday, March 22
Event: BackPack Fund Raiser
Type: other
Description: Help provide the needy families of Creve Coeur, N Pekin, Marquette Heights school supplies at Mickey's Pizza
Date: 03/22/2010
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: 137A Radio City N Pekin
Phone: 309-453 4409
Tuesday, March 23
Event: Calvary Baptist Academy Open House
Type: ministry
Description: Calvary Baptist Academy, 1028 Cloverdale Rd., Chillicothe, will be holding an open house on Tuesday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Elementary classroom demonstrations will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
Additional Information: Early spring registration will be held the same day, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., offering a special discounted registration fee for this date only. Calvary Baptist Academy offers classes from Preschool through 12th grade.
Date: 03/23/2010
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm - early registration 8:30am - 6:00pm
Location: 1028 Cloverdale Rd., Chillicothe, IL 61523
Phone: (309) 274-4343
Sunday, March 28
Event: Community Easter Egg Hunt
Type: church
Description: Call for more details.
Additional Information: FREE
Date: 03/28/2010
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Morton Christian Church
Website: www.mortoncc.com
Phone: 309-266-7410
Event: Soulful Sunday
Type: other
Description: Soulful Sunday celebrates the musical forms that find their genesis in the Christian church, like gospel music. Along with the gospel choirs that one would expect, there may also be soloists and R&B groups performing music. Stand-up comedians, dancers and poets may also be a part of the family-oriented variety show every last Sunday of each month. Have a soul food lunch at the Rhythm Kitchen before the event.
Additional Information: admission: $5 members, $8 nonmembers
Date: 03/28/2010
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
Website: www.peoriacac.org
Phone: 309-674-6822
Sunday, April 4
Event: Experience Easter with Riverside Community Church at the Peoria Civic Center
Type: church
Description: Easter is an extra-special time at Riverside Community Church, and we want you to be a part of it! Join us as we celebrate with a special Easter message, music, and special program just for kids at the Peoria Civic Center. You will leave with your hope renewed and your soul refreshed. Bring the whole family and experience Easter with us!
Date: 04/04/2010
Time: 10:00am
Location: Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall
Website: www.riversidepeoria.com
Phone: 309-676-7700
Thursday, April 8
Event: Triumphant Quartet Concert
Type: concert
Description: Come enjoy a great night of Southern Gospel benefiting the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke.
Additional Information: Tickets:$15 in advance, $20 at the door. There will be a love offering for the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke during the concert. Tickets can be purchased at the Home or by calling Julie at 309-923-7802 or at Hoerr's Berean Bookstore in Peoria. (The concert will be open seating)
Date: 04/08/2010
Time: Concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Doors Open at 6:00 p.m
Location: Roanoke-Benson High School Gym, 208 W. High St.
Website: www.triumphantquartet.com
Phone: 309-923-7802
Friday, April 9 - April 10
Event: Retreat to the "Rock" Ladies Spring Retreat
Type: other
Description: Participants may attend all of parts of the retreat , and prices vary according to which portion they plan to attend. Three full delicions meals are offered with the cost of the retreat, including a buffet dinner on Friday evening.
Date: 04/09/2010 - 04/10/2010
Location: Starved Rock Lodge
Website: www.retreatotherock.com
Phone: 815-883-0473 or 815-224-2783, email: mclapp@retreattotherock.com
Saturday, April 10
Event: The Talley Trio, Live In Concert
Type: concert
Description: Crossroads United Methodist Church is excited to welcome The Talley Trio, Live In Concert. While their roots are in southern gospel music, the east Tennessee family has developed a unique, progressive sound that combines southern gospel with more contemporary styles of Christian music. The hallmarks of the Talley sound are their lush arrangments, close knit harmonies and powerful vocals.
Additional Information: Tickets are $15 Artist Circle and $10 General Admission. They can be purchased at www.itickets.com or by calling 309-444-2381.
Date: 04/10/2010
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Crossroads United Methodist Church Washington, IL
Website: www.crossroads4all.org
Phone: 309-444-2381
Event: The Gospelmen
Type: concert
Description: Sponsored by Trivoli - Hanna City United Methodist Churches. Tickets $10.
Date: 04/10/2010
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hanna City United Methodist Church. 12208 W. Farmington Rd., Hanna City, IL 61536
Phone: 309-565-4513 or 309-362-2217
Thursday, April 15
Event: Aaron Shust, downhere and Laura Story LIVE TOUR
Type: concert
Description: A Live Tour with 3 great artists...Aaron Shust, downhere and Laura Story! For more info go to www.VictoryPeople.org!
Additional Information: Tickets 15.00, General Admission 25.00 Artist Circle Seating PLUS Pre-Concert Meet & GreetingTickets available for purchase at www.VictoryPeople.org or Hoerr's Berean Bookstore in Normal, IL. Opening Worship Band Surrendered. Doors open at 6:00pm. Pre-Concert Meet and Greet with Artists from 5:45-6:15pm for Artist Circle Ticket holders.
Date: 04/15/2010
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Victory Christian Center, 18180 US Highway 150
Website: www.victorypeople.org
Phone: 309-663-7233
Saturday, April 17
Event: Preparing for the Recital of Your Life
Type: conference
Description: A One Day Conference specifically for women inspired in part by When Wallflowers Dance by Angela Thomas. We will be taking it a step further by Preparing for the Recital of our Lives! We will be invited to dance WITH our God during our daily lives, be encouraged to dance ON BEHALF of God through our service for him, and dance FOR our God as we build a life of worship. This will be an exciting opportunity to be encouraged to step away from the wall and learn to live the life God intends for us. Join us for a full day of Praise and Worship, Inspirational Teaching Sessions, Drama and Audience Interaction, Corporate and Personal Prayer, Dance Specials, Meaningful Fellowship and most importantly, an encounter with God.
Additional Information: The cost per ticket is $15, with limited scholarships available. Tickets may be purchased at the Faith Christian Centre business office at 2354 Hollands Grove Road in Washington, IL.
Date: 04/17/2010
Registration Deadline: 04/03/2010
Time: 9:30am
Location: Faith Christian Centre - Washington, IL
Phone: 309-745-9376
Saturday, April 24
Event: Peoria Rescue Ministries' The Walk
Type: ministry
Description: Join us for The Walk for the lives of women and children! This event helps support the ministry of the Women's Pregnancy Center and Esther House.
Additional Information: Walkers are encouraged to raise support for this great cause! Come be a part of the work of rescue in our area! For more information, contact 309-688-0202 or visit www.peoriarescue.org/walk.
Date: 04/24/2010
Time: Registration: 8:00 AM; Walk begins: 8:30 AM
Location: Peoria, Pekin and Morton
Website: www.peoriarescue.org/walk
Phone: 309-688-0202
Event: Beth Moore Simulcast, So Long Insecurity
Type: conference
Description: Kiss your insecurities good by and discover the joy of living with confidence! Since Eve ripped the first leaf from a tree in the Garden, insecurities have plagued the female gender. Todays women, young and old churched and unchurched, rich and poor are suffering from such deeply embedded wounds that most dont even know how to identify them, and beyond that they cant imagine living without them.Join Beth Moore for a day that will transform and liberate you! Doors open at 8AM. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8AM. Simulcast begins 9AMProgram concludes at 3PM.
Additional Information: Tickets purchased on or before March 31 will receive an early bird price of $25.00.Continental breakfast, lunch and break included in ticket price. Tickets are $30.00. Tickets can be purchased at Riverside Community Church offices weekdays or Riverside Community Church during Wednesday and Sunday services or charge by phone at 309-676-7700 weekdays. Tickets on sale now.Charge by phone: 800-965-9324 Online: iTickets.com(nonrefundable service fee applies)
Date: 04/24/2010
Registration Deadline: 04/23/2010
Time: 9:00am
Location: Riverside Community Church
Website: www.riversidepeoria.com
Phone: 309-676-7700
Thursday, April 29 - May 1
Event: Explore Workshop
Type: ministry
Description: Explore whether foreign missions is for you! TEAMs Explore Workshop is an intensive 2.5 day experience to examine personal gifts, interests, and achievement in light of opportunities and demands of overseas ministry. Helps identify calling, gifting, readiness and practical steps for moving toward missionary service.
Additional Information: Can complete application online.Cost: $100 (Includes 4 meals and snacks)
Date: April 29- May 1, 2010
Time: 7:00-9:30 Thurs, Apr 29; 8:30a-8:30p Fri/Sat
Location: Grace Church -1311 W. Hovey Ave- Normal, IL 61761
Phone: 800-343-3144
Friday, May 7
Event: 2010 Chick-fil-A Leadercast
Type: conference
Description: This one-day values based leadership event features the world's best leaders speaking about the leadership principles that matter most.
Additional Information: $55 by 4/23, $60 after. Can contact Laurel Wintersteen at 2PC. Online registration begins March 15. Cost includes full-day program, drinks/snacks, and hot buffet lunch.
Date: 05/07/2010
Registration Deadline: 04/23/2010
Time: 8:00am to 3:00pm
Location: 2nd Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, IL
Phone: (309) 828-6297
Thursday, May 20
Event: Peoria Rescue Ministries' Clay Shoot
Type: ministry
Description: Join us for our annual Help the Homeless Clay Shoot! This event helps support the work of rescue in our area.
Additional Information: Registration Fees: Individual - $250, 5-person team - $1,000, Youth - Under 18 - $125, Station Sponsor - $250, Title Sponsor - $2,000
Date: 05/20/2010
Time: 11:00am
Location: Oak Ridge Sportsman's Club Mackinaw, IL
Website: www.peoriarescue.org
Phone: 309-676-6416
Saturday, September 11
Event: An Evening with Rachel West Kramer
Type: concert
Description: This evening concert will feature songs from Rachels latest Hymns CD release. Also featuring an opening concert by D. Scott Kramer and For Heavens Sake with The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley.
Additional Information: Call 309-383-2828 to purchase tickets and for additional information. Group discounts are available.
Date: 09/11/2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Caterpillar Performing Arts Five Points Washington
Website: www.handsoflove.org
Phone: 309-383-2828
Wednesday, October 2
Event: Women's Renewal "Real Life Real Joy!"
Type: conference
Description: "Real Life Real Joy! Fan The Flame" Come and join Hands of Love Ministry's Rachel West Kramer and D'Arcy Cashman for a wonderful day of worship, encouragement, teaching, special music and fellowship as we "Fan The Flame" together. This day is especially planned for you as a delightful get-away and an intentional time to encourage you in the Lord, equip you through His Word, and engage with sisters in Christ. Breakfast and lunch will be served. It's a day you won't want to miss!
Additional Information: Call 309-383-2828 to purchase tickets and for additional information. Group discounts available.
Date: 10/02/2010
Registration Deadline: 09/20/2010
Time: 8:30am to 3:00pm
Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center - East Peoria, IL
Website: www.handsoflove.org
Phone: 309-383-2828
Saturday, November 27
Event: A Christmas Celebration with Rachel West Kramer
Type: concert
Description: Christmas is the perfect time to start a new tradition! Hands of Love Ministry would like to invite you to a concert celebrating our Saviors birth! One of the Midwests premiere Christian vocalists, Rachel West Kramer, will be in concert with Jairo Arvizu at Five Points Washington in Washington, IL on Saturday, November 27th.
Additional Information: Call 309-383-2828 to purchase tickets or for additional information. Group discounts are available.
Date: 11/27/2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Caterpillar Performing Arts Five Points Washington
Website: www.handsoflove.org
Phone: 309-383-2828
Friday, December 10
Event: A Christmas Celebration with Rachel West Kramer
Type: concert
Description: Christmas is the perfect time to start a new tradition! Hands of Love Ministry would like to invite you to a concert celebrating our Saviors birth! One of the Midwests premiere Christian vocalists, Rachel West Kramer, will be in concert with Jairo Arvizu at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg, IL on December 10th.
Additional Information: Call 309-383-2828 to purchase tickets or for additional information. Group discounts are available.
Date: 12/10/2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg, IL
Website: www.handsoflove.org
Phone: 309-383-2828
Saturday, December 11
Event: A Christmas Celebration with Rachel West Kramer
Type: concert
Description: Christmas is the perfect time to start a new tradition! Hands of Love Ministry would like to invite you to a concert celebrating our Saviors birth! One of the Midwests premiere Christian vocalists, Rachel West Kramer, will be in concert with Jairo Arvizu at the Lincoln Square Theatre in Decatur, IL on December 11th.
Additional Information: Call 309-383-2828 to purchase tickets or for additional information. Group discounts are available.
Date: 12/11/2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Square Theatre in Decatur, IL
Website: www.handsoflove.org
Phone: 309-383-2828
On-going Events
Event: 26th Annual Fine Arts Festival
Type: festival
Description: The art on display will include oils, watercolors, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, textiles, and prints. More than 65 artists will be represented. The event is a juried art exhibit.
Additional Information: The opening on March 21 at 2pm will include live music by pianist Jason Gebbink. Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet many of the artists. Reception and exhibit will be in Wesly Hall at the chuch which is located at the corner of Perry and Hamilton in downtown Peoria. All activities FREE and open to the public.
Date: 03/22/2010 - 04/11/2010
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm (M-F), 9:15am - 12:30pm (Sun)
Location: First United Methodist Church, downtown Peoria
Phone: 309-673-3641, ext 111 (Tara)
Event: Finding your call conference
Type: ministry
Description: Pastor Kevin L. Callahan will be teaching on how to find the will of God in your life, and start doing it. Fun atmosphere with refreshments and fellowship after the meeting!
Additional Information: Love offerings only, free conference. Paster Callahan and his wife are ordained with Victor Worship CT, Princeton, IL and have ministered around the US for 33 years.
Date: 02/28/2010 --04/25/10 Every Sunday for 1 hour
Time: 11 am
Location: Baymont Inn and Suites, Bloomington, IL just off VE
Phone: 815-883-1134
Event: Prisoner Support Group (Inaugural meeting)
Type: ministry
Description: A support group for family and friends of individuals in prison will be meetings Saturday mornings. This will be an opportunity to discover how to better cope with the issues you deal with because of having a loved one behind bars.
Date: Saturday mornings (beginning March 6)
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: OSF Medical Center at Ft. Jesse Rd, 2200 F Jesse
Rd., Normal, IL (enter main entrance to Medical Center. Someone will be t the entrance to direct you to the Wes Becker Conference Room located on the 1st floor. Handicap accessible. Please no children under 16 years of age)
Phone: 309-827-7919 or email: joycarecenter@yahoo.com
Event: Little Is Much Ministries
Type: ministry
Description: The purpose of this ministry is to share that change is possible when letting Jesus become the Lord of your life. Having frequent meetings is two fold, to pray for their loved ones who are living a gay life, and to help family and friends know they are not alone in their walk.
Date: 2nd & 4th Thursdays
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Peoria Dream Center, 714 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria (on main floor)
Website: www.peoriaoutreachcenter.org
Phone: 309-264-2938 or Email ministry_littleismuch@yahoo.com
Event: Divorce Support/Recovery Group
Type: ministry
Description: Divorce recovery group
Dates: Tuesdays, January 19, 2010 thru April 13, 2010
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Wesley United Methodist Church (in the Chapel), 502 E. Front, Bloomington, IL
Contact: 309-846-2455
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