Tazewell County Calendar of Events Oct. 12 – 18

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Bark in the Park Benefits Humane Society will be held at the Peoria Riverfront and Festival Park on Oct. 15. (Photo courtesy of Humane Society)

OCT.  12

Rock Painting at Fondulac Library
Thursday, 6-7 p.m.
Story and Craft Room, 400 Richland, East Peoria
Free

Paint a rock and take it home or drop it in a fun location for someone else to find. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.

Comedian Ron White Performs at the Civic Center
Thursday, 8 p.m.
201 SW Jefferson, Peoria
$45-$75

White, a stand-up comedian, will keep you laughing. For tickets, call (800) 745-3000.

Converting Excel to Google Sheets
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

Learn how to share your Excel file with others. Register online at www.pekinpubliclibary.org. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, ext. 0.

OCT.  12-14

Caterpillar Chorus Performs ‘Addams Family’
Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; matinees at 2 on Saturday and Sunday
Eastlight Theatre, 1401 E. Washington St., East Peoria
$10

The new musical comedy based on the hit TV show will be performed. For tickets, call (309) 699-7469 or visit eastlighttheatre.com/tickets.

Color by Design
Thursday, 3-4 p.m.
Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing
Free

Youths in grade 5-8 use markers or colored pencils to fill in intricate coloring pages while enjoying snacks and conversation. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

OCT.  13

Impromptu Teen Activity at the Library
Friday, 4 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

Teens show up and find out what fun activity has been planned for them. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, ext. 0.

Android Information Session
Friday, 4-5:30 p.m.
Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing
Free

Learn about the Android operating system that runs more internet connected devices than any other on earth. Registration requested by calling (309) 263-2200.

OCT.  13-14

Costume Exchange
Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing
Canned food donation

Bring a can of food for the food pantry and get a costume for Halloween. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

OCT.  14

Kids and Cake at the Library
Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing
Free

Kids learn basic cake decorating techniques and practice on a cupcake. Designed for grades 4-6. Register by calling (309) 263-2200.

Rumours, the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Saturday, 7:30-10 p.m.
Performing Arts Center, Illinois Central College, 1 College Dr., E. Peoria
$25; students $15

Rumours features period-accurate equipment and costume and accurate characterizations and musical performance. For more information, call (309) 694-5136.

OCT.  15

Child Identification Program
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Washington Fire Department, 200 N. Wilmor Rd.
Free

Taylor Masonic Lodge #98 is sponsoring the event which will provide parents with a color photo of their child, a recorded interview, DNA sample and fingerprints of their child. For more information, call (309) 444-8642.

Bark in the Park Benefits Humane Society
Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront and Festival Park
$30

Event features raffles, canine carnival, professional photo, pawprint painting, doggie talent show and a kids’ activity center. For more information, visit peoriahs.org/phs-fundraisers/bark-in-the-park.

OCT.  16

Understanding Your Medicare Benefits
Monday, 11:30 a.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

The AARP sponsors a session to explain Medicare and its programs and choices. For more information or to make a reservation, call (877) 926-8300.

Central Illinois Ghost Hunters
Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

Members of the Central Illinois Ghost Hunters will share local experiences through photos and videos and will demonstrate their equipment. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 0.

Crafternoon at the Library
Monday, 3:30-5 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria
Free

Drop in to participate in the craft of CD Weaving. The activity is designed for youths in grades K-8. Young people in grades K-2 may need help from a caregiver. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.

Jazz Brunch Fundraiser
Monday, 2 p.m.
Ballroom, Par-a-Dice, 21 Blackjack Blvd., East Peoria
$50

All you can eat buffet, live music by ‘Soft Spoken Band,’ and door prizes. Event sponsored by the Tri-County Urban League. For more information, call (309) 673-7474.

OCT.  17-19

Motown the Musical
Tues., Wed., Thurs., 7:30 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$37-$67

The play concerns the Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from boxer to music mogul. For more information or tickets, call (800) 745-3000.

OCT.  18

Staying Healthy in the Cold and Flu Season
Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

Woodford County Health Department will review handwashing, flu shots and other methods of avoiding common winter illnesses. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

 

–Tazewell County Calendar of Events Oct. 12 – 18–