Tazewell County Calendar of Events Dec. 12 – Dec. 18
December 11, 2018
The Peoria Area Performing Arts Studio madrigal singers will perform at the Trailside Event Center Dec. 18. (Photo courtesy of PAPA Studio)
DEC. 13
Christmas Crafting Workshop
Mon. 4-4:45 p.m.
Morton Public Library, Hauter Room, 315 W. Pershing, Morton
Free, Registration required
Children grades 4-6 will enjoy making Christmas decorations and gifts for family and friends. To register, and for more information, call 309-263-2200.
Ugly Sweater Contest
Mon. 6-8 p.m.
Fondulac Library, 400 Richland St., East Peoria
Free
Come by the library and bring an old holiday sweater with you to decorate. There will be a contest at the end for the ugliest sweater. Ages 14-Adult. For more information, contact Jessica Reeves, 309-699-3917, ext. 2172.
DEC. 14
‘American St. Nick – True Story of American GIs’
Fri. 11 a.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St., Pekin
Free
View the unique World War II Christmas documentary that spans seven decades, and continues to this day. Movie will be shown on the library’s big screen. For more information, visit www.pekinpubliclibrary.com.
Library Night at Folepi Enchanted Forest
Fri. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
East Peoria Civic Complex, 400 Richland St., East Peoria
Free
Enjoy a festive evening at the FOLEPI Enchanted Forest with the library. Children of all ages are invited to drop by to make holiday crafts and buttons and visit with Santa. There will also be a story walk and a performance by the EPCHS Chorale. For more information, call 309-699-3917.
DEC. 14-16
‘The Nutcracker’ Central Illinois Ballet
Fri. 2 p.m., Sat. 2 & 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
ICC Performing Arts Center, 1 College Drive, East Peoria
$25-35, adults, $12-15 children 10-under,
$30-20 Seniors
Celebrate the holidays with the timeless music of Tchaikovsky as the Central Illinois Ballet performs “The Nutcracker.” For tickets and for more information, visit www.ciballet.com.
An American Family Christmas
Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.
Five Points Washington, 360 Wilmor Road
$8 Students, $20 adults,
$18 for groups of 10 or more
Join the Peoria Civic Choral with special guest Soprano Penelope Schumate, as they perform holiday classics and selections from Handel’s Messiah. For more information, call 309-693-6725.
Holiday One-Acts
Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
Peoria Players Theater, 4300 N. University
$15
Peoria Players presents the Christmas One-Acts – “TheFruitcake Tin and Always Christmas Eve.” These one-acts, written by local authors and directed by local directors, are part of the Peoria Players 100th season celebration. For tickets and more information, visit peoriaplayers.org.
DEC. 15
Wreaths Across America
Sat. 11 a.m.
Glendale Cemetery, 115 W. Jefferson St., Washington
Free
Remember and honor veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. The nationwide ant is coordinated with Arlington National Cemetery. American Heritage Girls will aid at the Glendale ceremony. For more information, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org.
Crafterday
Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St., Pekin
Free
Children make and take a tea light snowman in the library’s Youth Services Dept. All materials supplied. For more information, visitww.pekinpubliclibrary.org.
Breakfast with Santa
Sat. 8-11 a.m.
Kennel Lake Sportsman’s Club, 22172 Kennel Lake Drive, Morton
$5 plate, Free to kids 5 and under
The public is invited to visit Santa from 9-11 a.m. Pancakes, sausage and fresh fried donuts served from 8-11 a.m. For more information, call 309-266-9641.
The Essential Christmas Carol
Sat. 2 p.m.
Washington District Library, 380 Wilmore Drive, Five Points, Washington
Free
Join William Pack at the Main Library as he performs a reading of “A Christmas Carol” enhanced with a magic lantern slide show. Includes Q&A related to the curious origins of the story. Appropriate for all ages. For more information, call 30-444-2241.
Holiday Exhibition Ice Show
Sat. 11 a.m.
Memorial Ice Arena, 250 Red Bud Drive, Pekin
Canned food donation
Precise Ice Team and Learn to Skate in cooperation with the Illinois Valley Figure Skating Club present the Annual Holiday Ice Show. Bring one or more canned food items. For more information, call 309-347-7275.
DEC. 16
Christmas Concert The Gibson Girls
Sun. 1 p.m.
Harvard Hills Baptist Church, 109 Hillman St., Washington
Free (Offering will be taken for performers)
Harvard Hills Baptist Church is having The Gibson Girls for a Christmas Concert. Join them as they sing Christmas songs and celebrate the birth of Christ. For more information call, 309-329-5594.
DEC. 17
Snowy Day Crafts
Mon. 3:30-4 p.m.
Morton Public Library, Hauter Room, 315 W. Pershing, Morton
Free, Registration required
Children grades K-3 will enjoy making Christmas decorations and gifts for family and friends. To register, and for more information, call 309-263-2200.
All Aboard the Polar Pajama Express
Mon. 6-7 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St., Pekin
Free
Hear a very special telling of “The Polar Express” and enjoy hot chocolate and more in our winter wonderland! PJ’s encouraged. Register all attending (adults, too). All ages welcome.
DEC. 18
PAPAS Madrigal Dinner
Tues. 6:30-9 p.m.
Trailside Event Center, 4416 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights
$39
The Peoria Area Performing Arts Studio madrigal, court and carol singers and acting troupe are sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Dinner catered by A Matter of Taste, desert by Trefzger’s Bakery. Tickets available at eventcenter.com. For more information, call 309-510-7581.
DEC. 19
‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
Wed. 6-8 p.m.
Fondulac Library, 400 Richland St., East Peoria
Free
Visit Whoville, make a Whocraft, eat a Whosnack, take a Whoophoto and watch a Whomovie! An event for the whole Whofamily, bring a blanket and pillow. For more information, contact Kris Tyler, 309-699-3917, ext. 1291.
Blue Christmas Service
Wed. 6 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 S. Madison, Bloomington
Free
A special Christmas service for those struggling this holiday season. This service is a time of hope and healing for those mourning the loss of a loved one, who are from home or are struggling with conflict, health or finances. For more information, call 309-828-6265.
–Tazewell County Calendar of Events Dec. 12 – Dec. 18–
