International Beer Festival will be held April 21-22 at the Exposition Gardens, 1601 West Northmoor Road, Peoria. For more information, visit peoriabeerfest.com. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Jaycees)

APRIL 19-21

Finances for 50+ at Pekin Public Library

Wednesday thru Friday, 11:30 a.m.

301 S. Fourth St.

Free

Presented by AARP, the 3-part class will teach methods of handling money and provide simple ways to make progress toward your financial goals. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

APRIL 22

Main Street Meets Wall Street: How to Invest in Stocks

Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

Volunteers from BetterInvesting will show how ordinary people can successfully invest in the stock market. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

Totes for Ta-Tas Quarter Auction

Saturday, 4-9 p.m.

Community United Church of Christ, 300 N. Main St., Morton

$5

Bring lots of quarters and bid on great items from a variety of crafters and vendors. For more information, call (309) 678-6032.

Money Matters Financial Education Workshop

Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

Navicore Solutions educates on how to manage your money and understand your credit and how it affects you. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

Interactive Murder Mystery

Saturday, 7 p.m.

United Methodist Church, 1315 Court St., Pekin

$12

Everyone has a chance to solve the murder in “Just Desserts.” Event includes dessert and beverage. For more information or tickets, email Tara@artisticcommunity theatre.com.

Military Retiree Appreciation Day

Saturday, 7:15 a.m.-2 p.m.

Itoo Hall, 4909 W. Farmington Road, Peoria

Event brings resources together to update and inform retired and pre-retired military members, including widows(ers) and spouses. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/569496163252538/.

Take Pride in Washington Clean Up Day

Saturday, 8-10 a.m.

Wenger Shelter, Washington Park, Stafford Drive

Free

For the 10th year Washington residents will register and get supplies to clean up assigned areas. For more information, call (309) 444-9921.

Tractor Club Spring Open House

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

Princeville Heritage Museum, 325 N. Ostrom Ave.

Free

Features the Grand Opening of the Barn Display in Building 3. All buildings will be open for viewing, along with the Akron Townshouse School. There will be displays and demos and hot dogs will be served at noon. For more information,

call (309) 385-1916.

APRIL 24

Money Smart Kids

Monday, 6:3 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

Ms Nona will provide an evening of stories, songs, activities and a craft for families based on the theme of Money Smart Kids. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

It’s a Fake News World: Separating Fact from Fiction

Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing

Free

Learn how to spot fake news and how to sort out propaganda. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

Credit Scores: The Silent Killers

Monday, 6:45 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

Volunteers from BetterInvesting will explain credit score, how they are created, how you can get your scores for free, and how you can improve your report and scores. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

APRIL 25

Homeschool Poetry Open Mic

Tuesday, 2 p.m.

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing

Free

Homeschoolers in grades 1-8 can celebrate National Poetry Month by reading a favorite poem. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.