Tazewell County Calendar of Events Feb. 15 – Feb. 20

Those aged 8-14 can explore the universe at the PRM Day Camp at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Feb. 19. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Riverfront Museum)

FEB.  15

Exceptional Sensory Storytime
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Children ages 3-6 with exceptionalities will enjoy a story time designed especially for them. Caregivers must remain. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

Book2Art
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

Adults who like to read and to do crafts will make a candle holder to accompany the book ‘Light Between Oceans’ by M. L. Stedman. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

FEB.  15-18

Corn Stock Presents ‘Curious Savage’
Thur. – Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.
1700 N. Park Rd., Peoria
$14; $10 students

“The Curious Savage,” written by John Patrick, is a comedic play about Ethel P. Savage, an elderly woman whose husband recently died and left her approximately ten million dollars. For more information, call (309) 676-2196.

FEB.  16

Tremont St. Jude Run Spaghetti Supper
Friday, 4:30-7 p.m.
Tremont High School Cafetorium
$7; children under 8 $5

Menu includes spaghetti, bread, salad, drink and dessert. For more information, call (309) 925-2051.

Tremont Historical Society Meeting
Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Tremont Community Center
Free

This month’s meeting features ‘show and tell’ opportunities. Bring an antique to show or ask about. Chicken dinner pot luck begins at 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish to share. For more information, call (309) 925-5711.

Rules of the Road Class
Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland (Levee District), E. Peoria
Free

Class designed to give drivers – especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities – the knowledge and confidence needed to renew or obtain a driver’s license. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.

Cirque D’Or
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$28-$63

Family show with elements of contemporary circus combined with acrobatics, choreography and spectacular costumes. Civic Center Box Office (800) 745-3000.

Engineering Challenge: Simple Robotics
Friday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$12

Youths aged 6-10 will investigate Beebots and programming. Register by calling (309) 686-7000.

Owl Prowl at Forest Park Nature Center
Friday, 6-8 p.m.
5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights
$1

Hike into the realm of nocturnal critters and learn the natural history of native owls. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

‘Menopause the Musical’
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$42-$62

The lyrics parody popular music from the baby boomer era. Civic Center Box Office (800) 745-3000.

FEB.  17

Coding with Ozobots
Saturday, 2-3 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland (Levee District), E. Peoria
Free

Youths in grades 3-8 learn to use Ozobots that move in patterns, play games and dance. For more information, call (309) 370-9501.

Vintage Clothing and Collectibles Sale
Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon
Peoria Players Theater, 4300 N. University
Free admission

Features unique clothing and accessories from all eras. For more information, call (309) 688-4473.

Crafterday at the Library
Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Children will make a paper unicorn to take home. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, ext. 3.

3D Printer Show and Tell
Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

The library will have 3D printer demonstrations and answer questions about the technology. Intended for ages 10 and older. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 0.

Scouting at the Museum: Air of the Wolf
Saturday, noon-3 p.m.
Illinois River Classroom, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$20; chaperones $5

Wolf Cub Scouts will learn the science of air and weather. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Autism Resource Group Meeting
Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lakeview Branch Library, 1137 W. Lake, Peoria
Free

Parents with tweens or teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder meet for sharing and support. A movie will be shown for children of attending parents. For more information, call (309) 497-2200.

FEB.  18

Engineers Week Bridge Contest
Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Free

Future engineers, scientists and kids of all ages invited to a free day at the museum sponsored by local engineering groups. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

Animal Encounters: Reptiles
Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights
Free

Discover the reptiles that live in our area. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

Peoria Zoo: Year of the Dog
Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m.
2320 N. Prospect Rd.
$18; child $12

Celebrate the Chinese New Year and learn about dogs. A light snack and a craft will be included. Register by calling (309) 686-3365.

FEB.  19

PRM Day Camp at the Museum
Monday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$55

Students aged 8-14 will spend their time at the museum exploring the universe, and participating in hands-on activities and experiments. Students should bring with them a peanut-free sack lunch. For more information or to register, call (309) 686-7000.

FEB.  20

Soil and Water Management Event
Tuesday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
U of I Extension, 1615 Commerce Pkwy., Bloomington
$45 (includes lunch)

Several speakers will address issues of soils, erosion, Illinois nutrients in the Gulf of Mexico, managing microbes, and how to use soil health tests in a crop management program. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.

 

–Tazewell County Calendar of Events Feb. 15 – Feb. 20–