Tazewell County Calendar of Events June 6 – June 13

The Tremont Turkey Festival returns to downtown Tremont this weekend, Thursday through Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Turkey Festival Facebook)

JUNE 7

Wellmobile Comes to Morton
Thursday, 8-11 a.m.
Alltrust Financial Management,
210 W. Jackson
Free

Methodist Wellmobile offers screening for a number of conditions. For more information, email Melissa.arbisi@lpl.com.

The Indulgence Tours- The Berries
Thursday, 3-7 p.m.
Businesses in Morton
Free

The Morton Tourism Association has organized an event that offers specials at numerous businesses in Morton. For more information, visit mortonmagnet.com.

Merchants’ Day in Tremont
Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Along Sampson Street
Free

Family-friendly activities and events including Kona Ice shaved-treats, bean bag toss, raffle tickets, and the Library’s ‘Clothespin Puppets Performance.’ For more information, call 309-925-5711.

JUNE 7-10

Peoria Bach Festival
Thur. – Sun., 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church,
135 NE Randolph Ave.
Free

Nine concerts and five other events, including a free lunch and lecture by Dr. John Jost titled, “Bach the Architect.” For more information, call 309-676-4609.

Tremont Turkey Festival
Thur. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.;
Sat. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Downtown Tremont
Free

Event features the Miss Tremont Pageant, a pancake & sausage breakfast, a 5k race on Saturday, a frozen turkey toss, a horseshoe tournament, an antique tractor pull, a craft show, a  car show and parade on Sunday plus a carnival, live entertainment, and food featuring turkey as well as strawberry treats. For more information, visit www.turkeyfestival.com

JUNE 9

Morton #709 Garage Sale
Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
District Storage Facility,
Bldg. 6B, S. Main St.
Free

Event is a fundraiser for Morton Community Unit School District #709. For more information, call 309-263-2581.

Moss Avenue Sale
Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Between Western Avenue and McArthur Boulevard., Peoria
Free admission

The event features antique and collectible dealers, handmade items, fine art dealers, food vendors and live music. For more information, call 309-676-7900.

River City Jazz & Art Festival
Saturday, 4-10 p.m.
CEFCU Center Stage, Water Street, Peoria
$8.30

Enjoy the music of ‘Marquis Hill,’ ‘PhanieRae and the Soul Shakers,’ ‘Nathan Taylor Band’ and ‘Illinois Central Jazz Train.’ Tickets available at facebook.com/riverfrontevents/events.

Walk the Planets
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$12

Meet in the Museum lobby and walk from the Sun on the Museum’s Sun Plaza to Mars (just past Detweiller Marina) and back – just about 3 miles. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

JUNE 11

Golden Eagles Drum Circle
Monday, 6 p.m.
Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing
Free

Join Golden Eagles, a Native American drum and dance group, to learn about drumming and learn to dance with the group. Suitable for all ages. For more information, call 309-263-2200.

Self-Defense for Women
Monday, 10-11 a.m.
Community Room,
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Join AARP and Midwest Martial Arts instructors to learn how to protect yourself in dangerous and uncomfortable situations.  Participants will learn self-defense concepts and techniques for heightened awareness, protection and safety. Reservations at 877-926-8300.

JUNE 12

Ken Zurski Speaks on Steamboat Columbia Disaster
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Ehrlicher Research Center, 719 N. 11th St., Pekin
Free

Historian Zurski will detail the events leading to the disaster where 87 passengers drowned. For more information, call (309) 477-3044.

Vintage Tomorrows – Steampunk Documentary
Saturday, 1 p.m.
McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main, Bloomington
Free

Documentary to explain ‘What in the world is Steampunk?’ Rated PG-13 for some strong language.  For more information, call 309-827-0428.

JUNE 13

Evening Movie: ‘The Blues Brothers’
Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, Levee District
Free

Popular movie featuring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. For more information, call 396-699-3917.

 

–Tazewell County Calendar of Events June 6 – June 13–