Cultural Enrichment
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Bake Sales & Fundraising Events
- HCE Attic Treasures & Bake Sale, Mini Expo Building, McLean County Fairgrounds
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- Thursday, October 23 – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, October 24 – 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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October 2026 – Major Lesson
“The Underground Railroad in McLean County: Personal Stories” by Bill Kemp, librarian at McLean County Museum of History
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- September 22, 2026 – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
- McLean County Farm Bureau Auditorium
- The public is invited. 309-532-2125
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International Day
October 1, 2026 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
McLean County Farm Bureau Auditorium
Program: “Welcome to Puerto Rico”
Speaker: Virginia Gobeli
A light lunch of foods from Puerto Rico will be served. The public is invited.
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Peoria Riverfront Museum
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
222 SW Washington St. Peoria
- 9:00 a.m. Carpool departs Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Pkwy, Bloomington (park in back of building)
- 10:30 a.m. Senior Morning Program – “Peoria Plays America”, Gilmore Auditorium
- Explore the Exhibition – “The Promise of Liberty” – over 250 years of history
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch at The Blue Duck BBQ Tavern, 212 SW Water St. (walking distance)
RSVP by October 15 to Paula Miller (309) 824-0661 or Becky Toohill (309) 532-2125. Signup sheets also distributed to Unit Presidents.
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HCE Attic Treasures & Bake Sale
Mini Expo Building, McLean County Fairgrounds
- Thursday, October 23 – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, October 24 – 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Holiday, Christmas, household, books, small furniture, linens, crafts, baked goods and so much more! We do NOT sell footwear or clothing, but we do sell purses, scarves and jewelry.
Set up & bring priced items on Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For more details, call 309-824-4797
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2026 HCE COMMUNITY SERVICE DAYS
McLean County Extension Office
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Working on Projects – Serving the Community!
Info: Betty Jensen 309-531-2183
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READ & SHARE 2:00-3:30 p.m.