Peoria Riverfront Festival Park will host the Peoria Blues Heritage Music Festival on Sept. 1-2 at The Landing. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Arts Partners)

AUG. 31

Introduction to Internet Basics Workshop

Thursday, 10 a.m.

Alpha Park Library, 3527 S. Airport Rd., Bartonville

Free

One-hour class for those new to using the internet. For more information, call (309) 697-3822.

AUG. 31-SEPT. 2

‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’

7:30 p.m. each night

Corn Stock Theatre, 1700 N. Park Rd., Peoria

$22; $18 for students 18 and under

‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City to marry for money instead of love – a thoroughly modern aim in 1922, when women were just entering the workforce. For more information, call (309) 676-2196.

AUG. 31-SEPT. 4

National Sweetcorn Festival

Thur., 5 -11 p.m.; Fri. 5 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sat., 6 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-12 a.m.; Mon. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

McFarren Park, Hoopeston, Ill.

$3

Hoopeston Jaycees sponsor the 74th Annual Sweetcorn Festival which includes a car show, tractor pulls, live music, flea market, children’s fishing derby, demo derbies, midway rides, and free sweetcorn on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, email info@hoopestonjaycees.org.

SEPT. 1-2

Peoria Blues Heritage Music Festival

Fri., begins at 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m.

The Landing, Peoria Riverfront Festival Park

$30-$45

Twenty-eight bands will perform. For a full schedule and band listing, visit http://pbhfest.com.

SEPT. 1-4

Miss Teen Illinois Pageant

Friday-Sunday, 8-9:30 p.m.

Braden Auditorium, Bone Student Center, ISU, Normal

$45-$60

The pageant begins with the competition for Miss Teen Illinois on Friday evening, followed by the Miss Illinois competition on Saturday, and Coronation on Monday. For more information, call (913)381-7121.

SEPT. 2

Showtime at the Library

Saturday, 2-3 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

Come see “The Land Before Time,” a family movie on the big screen. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

Concert at the Vineyard: Jammsammich

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rte. 9

$5 band cover; youths 12 and under free

Bring your lawn chair to enjoy the locally favorite Jammsammich. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

Hummingbird Festival & Pollination Celebration

Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sugar Grove Nature Center, 4532 N. 725 E. Road, McLean

Learn about hummingbirds from experts, take guided hikes and garden tours, and learn about native landscaping. For more information, call (309) 874-2432.

SEPT. 3

First Sunday Market in Morton

Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Morton Knights of Columbus, 616 W. David

Free

Shop for shabby, antiques, crafts, art, re-purposed, essential oils, hand-painted china, and more. For more information, call (309) 263-1211.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Music on the Patio: ‘Stewart’s Goose’

Monday, 1-4 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rte. 9

Free

Relax and enjoy the music and the atmosphere. Ropp Jersey cheese and crackers and Chocolatier chocolates will be available. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

SEPT. 5

Knit Night at the Library

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Washington District Library, 480 N. Wilmor St.

Free

Bring your latest project for a laid back evening of conversation and yarn work. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

Protect Yourself from Frauds and Scams

Tuesday, 12:30-2 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office will provide a program about identity theft and fraud. Sponsored by the AARP Fraud Watch Network. For reservations, call (800) 926-8300.

Piece it Together at the Library

Tuesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Youth Services Dept., Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

Youths in grades 3-6 can try their hands at putting together puzzles. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

Webinar: What’s that Butterfly in My Garden?

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

Register by going to go.illinois.edu/4seasons_webinars and then watch the webinar from your home. U of I educator Kelly Allsup will present a program on the 150 species of butterflies in our area and how to identify them. Recorded videos of the session can be viewed following the program at go.illinois.edu/fourseasonsrecordings.

–Tazewell County Calendar of Events–