The Kramers will be in concert on Saturday,  June 14th from 7:00-8:30pm at The Evangelical United Methodist Church, 401 Walnut St, Washington. Tickets are only $5 and will be available at the door. To learn more call  Don Moushon at 309-453-4673 or visit evanumc.org.

Choir rehearsals for the Summertime GospelFest concert will take place on Monday nights, beginning June 9th at 6:30pm at Crossroads Church in Washington. The concert will be Saturday, July 12th at 7pm at Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria and will feature the GospelFest Singers as well as America’s Got Talent contestant Ben Waites and Gaither Homecoming Artist Allison Speer! Come join the choir and be part of this fun event! For more information, visit www.gospelfestradio.com.

Join Adult & Teen Challenge of the Greater Midwest on Friday, June 6th at Metamora Golf Club for a day filled with golf, great company, and the chance to win huge prizes—including a brand-new truck. Every swing supports ATCGM’s mission to help individuals find freedom from addiction and rebuild their lives. Cost is $175 per person and includes lunch. For more information and to register, visit atcgm.org/events.

Join Pathway Ministries for a fantastic day on the greens at Metamora Fields Golf Club on June 2nd for their annual golf outing! Enjoy a fun-filled day of golf, great company, and exciting prizes on a premier course. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just out for a good time, this 4-person scramble is the perfect way to kick off the summer. Registration is $175 per person or $700 for a foursome. To find out more and to register, visit pathwaypeoria.org/golf.

Looking for a fun family event for free? Then mark your calendar for the Family Fun Fest at North Pekin Church of the Nazarene on May 24th from 10am-1pm. This family outing includes free food, games, prizes, a bouncy house, face painting and more. This is an opportunity for the church to bless you and your family. The church is located at 126 S Main St in North Pekin. If you’d like to learn more, call 309-258-9224.

The 22nd Annual Pray for the Cure will be held on May 8th at 6:30pm at Salem Lutheran Church, located at 1700 W. War Memorial Drive in Peoria. Pray for the Cure focus is breast cancer, however all persons affected by cancer are invited to participate in the prayer service. Join in for this ecumenical prayer service that brings together breast cancer survivors, and their family and caregivers, health care providers, and local support agencies and organizations. Pray for the Cure enhances spiritual well-being during treatment, recovery and beyond the disease. The event emphasizes hope, love and courage through special prayers, music and speakers. For more information, call 309-453-6357.

Let the People Rejoice! Child Evangelism Fellowship of IL invites you to come to a Gospel Singspiration with Shawn Degenhart on Sunday, May 4th at 6:00pm at Bethany Community Church in Washington. There is no charge for admission but a special offering will be received for the CEF of IL Summer Ministry Outreach. A dessert fellowship will be held following the concert. For more information cefofillinois.com.

The Philharmonic Chorale is putting on “A Century of Song Celebration Concert” on May 4th. The concert's first half will feature a selection of songs from each of the past 10 decades. The second half promises even more variety, highlighting the group’s impressive range. The entire concert includes works from renowned composers such as J.S. Bach, Joseph Haydn, Leonard Bernstein, and John Lennon. The concert will culminate in a grand finale, featuring alumni singers. With a repertoire that spans centuries and genres, this concert will have something for everyone to enjoy. The concert will begin at 2:30pm at the ICC Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the door. To learn more or to purchase your tickets in advance, visit icc.edu/event.

Pekin First Church of God invites you to a Joe Arview concert on May 3rd at 6pm. There is no cost to attend, but a love offering will be taken. The church is located at 2520 Maywood Ave. in Pekin. For more information, contact Doug Anderson at 309-241-1298.

The Tazewell County Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center's Annual WALK Celebration is coming up on May 3rd! The event will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, located at 18040 Unsicker Rd in Groveland from 10am-noon. Not able to be there on the 3rd? No problem! Raise support and walk when your schedule allows. To register and for more information, visit https://www.pregnancyresourcecenter.org/get-involved/events/.

The Champaign PRC, Magnolia House, & Merci’s Refuge Annual WALK Celebration is coming up on May 3rd! The event will be held at Colbert Park, located at 203 E Church St in Savoy from 9-11am. Not able to be there on the 3rd? No problem! Raise support and walk when your schedule allows. To register and for more information, visit https://www.pregnancyresourcecenter.org/get-involved/events/.

The National Day of Prayer for Tazewell County will be observed on Thursday, May 1st. Everyone will gather on the lawn of the historic courthouse, located at 342 Court St in Pekin, to gather in unity to pray for our nation and invite the Lord to hear us through a time of worship and corporate prayer. The event will be held from 5-6:30pm. For more details, please call Gary Crull at 309-264-6046.

The Bloomington Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center's Annual WALK Celebration is coming up on April 26th! The event will be held at Christ Church PCA, located at 1301 N Linden St in Normal from 9-11am. Not able to be there on the 26th? No problem! Raise support and walk when your schedule allows. To register and for more information, visit https://www.pregnancyresourcecenter.org/get-involved/events/.

Midwest Food Bank in Normal is seeking volunteers to support their growing efforts in addressing food insecurity. Since its founding 21 years ago, the organization now serves over 460 agencies, with a 30% increase in food distribution from 2023 to 2024. To meet the rising demand, they need more volunteers to help distribute over 1.8 million pounds of food each month. Those interested in volunteering can attend the Volunteer Fair on April 22nd from 10am-1pm to tour the facility, talk with current volunteers, and purchase lunch from a food truck. The warehouse is located at 2031 Warehouse Rd in Normal. To find out more, call 309-663-5350.

New Pointe Church in Pekin will host a free Easter Egg Hunt on April 19th from 2-3:30pm. The egg hunts will be for children ages 0-10 with hunts happening every 30 minutes. There will also be bounce houses, crafts, music, and several giveaways. The church is located at 13895 First St in Pekin. For more information and to register your child, call 309-408-0477.

The Linn Mennonite Christian School is having its annual Fish Fry & Bake Sale on Saturday, April 5th from 4:30-7pm. This meal is dine-in or carryout and will be served on a donation basis. The school is located at 1594 County Rd 1700 N in Roanoke. Find more information by contacting Rosie Kropf at (434) 665-7086.

Retreat to the “ROCK”, a non-denominational women’s retreat is coming up on March 29th. The featured speaker will be Ginger Millermon, a gifted songwriter, recording artist, author, and speaker. The retreat will take place at Ironwood on the Vermilion in LaSalle and will be held from 8:30am-3pm. Tickets are $50 per person. For more details and to reserve your spot, visit retreattotherock.com.

There will be an Inspirations Quartet concert at Bethany Baptist Church on Friday, March 21st at 7pm. The church is located at 7422 N Heinz Ln in Edwards. For more information and to get tickets, visit www.theinspirationsquartet.com/tour.

Winter Jam is coming back to Peoria! This year’s event will take place on March 20th at the Peoria Civic Center and will feature performances by Skillet, Anne Wilson, Colton Dixon, Newsong, & more! Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased at the door. The concert will start at 7pm, with doors opening at 6pm. For more information, visit jamtour.com.

The Legacy Coalition Grandparenting Summit is coming to Bethany Baptist Church in Edwards on March 8th from 9am-4pm. This year’s conference theme is For This Purpose. You’ll hear from top-notch Christian speakers like Dr. Jeff Myers, Trudy Cathy White, and Anne Graham Lotz. Each speaker addresses a specific purpose to help you fulfill your biblical role as a Christian grandparent. Tickets start at $34 and include lunch. To register and learn more, go to legacycoalition.com/summit. For any additional questions, call 309-692-1755.

Join Downs United Methodist Church on March 2nd for their Annual Chili and Potato Soup Supper. From 4:30-6:30pm, they’ll be serving up hearty chili and soup, plus all of the fixings to make your meal complete. The only cost is a donation of your choosing which will go towards the Good Samaritan Fund, which helps local people in need. The church is located at 205 S Highway Ave in Downs. For more information, call 309-378-2651.

Linn Mennonite Christian School in Roanoke is having it’s annual Haystack Supper & Bake Sale on Saturday, February 22nd from 4:30-7:00 PM. This meal is dine-in or carryout and will be served on a donation basis.

There are still tickets available for the Newsboys Worldwide Revival Nights concert coming up on February 21st! Mark your calendars and round up your crew, because this is going to be the Christian concert of the year! The legendary Newsboys are hitting the stage in Bloomington, and they’re bringing the incredible Cochren & Co. along for the ride! The concert will take place at 7pm at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and tickets start at only $19 each. To find out more and to get your tickets, visit www.artsblooming.org.