Tazewell County Calendar of Events
Chronicle Media Staff — June 20, 2017JUNE 22
Arts in the Park Concert
Thursday, 6-9 p.m.
Idlewood Park Pavilion, 450 E. Greenwood St.
Free
JC and the Redemption will provide the music. Bring your own seating. Concessions available. For more information, visit mortonfinearts.org.
Caribbean Rhythms on the River
Thursday, boarding at 5 p.m.
Spirit of Peoria, Peoria Riverfront
$35; children 12 and younger free
Enjoy a tropical get-away along with music and dinner. For more information, visit spiritofpeoria.com.
CEFCU Jazz at the Landing
Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, Peoria Riverfront
Free
Local jazz artists will provide the music. For more information, visit facebook.com/riverfrontevents.com.
JUNE 22-25
Christian Story Telling Conference
Calvary Baptist Church, 1017 N. School St, Normal
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
$135
Story tellers of all levels will learn techniques to improve their skills. For more information, call (309) 452-4479.
JUNE 23
UnityPoint Health Wellmobile
Friday, 9-11 a.m.
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road
Free
Medical staff will monitor blood pressure, spirometry, blood glucose and cholesterol levels. An 8-12 hour fast is required for blood glucose and cholesterol testing. For more information, call (309) 444-2121.
Crafting By Design
Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free
Make-it and take-it craft project at the library. Available while supplies last. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.
Impromptu Teen Activity at the Library
Friday, 4-5 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free
The activity will take place in the Domain. It could be a movie, craft, game or other entertaining activity. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.
JUNE 23-JULY 1
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
7:30 each night
Cornstock Theatre, 1700 N. Park Road, Peoria
$14-$17
Don’t miss this comedy directed by Eric Ewan. For more information, call (309) 676-2196.
JUNE 24
Collage Pet Portrait
Saturday, 4 p.m.
Pekin Academy of Fine Arts, 601 N. 4th St.
$25
Step by step instruction will turn your pet photo into a work of art. (309) 267-2058.
Tremont Farmers’ Market
Saturday, 8-11 a.m.
Located at the small shelter off Rte. 9
Free
Biscuits and Gravy Perform at the Vineyard
Saturday, 7-11 p.m.
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rte. 9
$5
Bring your own seating. Reserved deck seating costs an additional $5. To make reservations, call (309) 359-9463.
Morton Chalk Challenge
Saturday, 8-9 a.m.
Downtown Morton
Free
Chalk pastels will be provided along with ample space on sidewalks to create a temporary piece of art. Cash prizes awarded in age categories: 8 and under, 9-13, teens 14-17, adults 18 and older. Music will be provided from 4-8 p.m. Pre-registration appreciated. Contact mortonmagnet.com or pick up a form at the Library or the Tourism Office.
Lego Day at the Zoo
Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Peoria Zoo, 2320 N. Prospect Road
$9.50 adults; ages 2-12 $6.50; $8.50 for seniors
Kids can build, play and grow their love of Legos. Included with regular admission. For more information, visit peoriazoo.org.
Robo Rumble at the Peoria Riverfront Museum
Saturday, noon-5 p.m.
222 SW Washington St.
Free
Teams compete for the top ranking as robots do battle. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.
Butterfly Workshop and Photo Class
Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Tawney Oaks, 715 W. Singing Woods Road, Edelstein
$5
Bring your camera and learn how to shot some great photos with Mike Miller. For more information, call (309) 418-7051.
Night Paddle & Campfire Dinner
Saturday, 6-9 p.m.
Camp Wokanda, 620 E. Boy Scout Road, Chillicothe
$15 per person
Enjoy an evening of campfire and canoeing on Davis Lake. Everything provided. Register by calling (309) 579-2157.
Summer Gardening Series: Sun or Shade, Short or Tall Hydrangeas
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Illinois Central College Horticulture Building, 1 College Drive, East Peoria
Free
Master Gardener Ella Maxwell will be the speaker. For more information, call (309) 685-3140.
JUNE 25
Movies in the Park in Downs
Sunday, movie starts at dusk
Dooley Park Pavilion, 1 Dooley Park Way
Free
Bring your own seating to see “Night at the Museum.” Popcorn and cotton candy provided free. In case of rain, the event will move inside the pavilion. For more information, call (309) 378-3221.
Frank Weindel & the Country Good Express
Sunday, 6-8 p.m.
Rotary Shelter, Washington Park, 820 Lincoln St., Washington
Free
Bring your own seating to enjoy the music. For more information, visit washingtonparkdistrict.com.
JUNE 26
Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint
Monday, 7 p.m.
Alpha Park Public Library, 3527 S. Airport Road, Peoria
Free
In one hour you will learn all you need to make your own Powerpoint show. For more information, call (309) 697-3822.
JUNE 27
44 Years in Darkness
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road
Free
Sylvia Shults will speak on her latest book, “44 Years in Darkness: A True Story of Madness, Tragedy and Shattered Love.” For more information, call (309) 444-2121.
Kiddies’ Cinema at the Library
Tuesday, 2-4 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free
The movie “Space Buddies” will be shown. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.
JUNE 28
Great Decisions Discussions: Nuclear Weapons
Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free
2017 Great Decisions Programming and Discussion Series is led by Jared Olar, Local History Librarian for the Pekin Library. Programs will be held on consecutive Wednesdays. For more information, call (309) 347-7111
Interior Design Class
Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Room 2, East Peoria Civic Complex
Free
Amanda Voorheese, the interior designer and project manager who worked on the new building, will talk about interior design. The program is intended for those 14 and older. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.
Wine, Women & Wednesday Vendor Fair
Wednesday, 4-8 p.m.
Washington Five-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road
Free
Vendors include Tupperware, Partylite, Origami Owl, Thirty One, Norwex, Posh, Tastefully Simple, and Monat Just Jewelry & JJ boutique. For more information, email rhondadeblieck@yahoo.com.
Caregiver Conference
Wednesday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cerf Center, Eureka College
Free
This year’s theme is “Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction.” A free brunch will be offered. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, the Central Illinois Agency on Aging, and the Gerontology Certificate Programs at Methodist College and Eureka College. For more information, call (309) 981-9449.
–Tazewell County Calendar of Events–