Tazewell County Events

by Chronicle Media
The 50-mile Pumpkin Bike Tour begins Saturday, Sept. 10  at 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Morton Public Library. (Photo courtesy of Morton Pumpkin Festival)

The 50-mile Pumpkin Bike Tour begins Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Morton Public Library. (Photo courtesy of Morton Pumpkin Festival)

SEPT. 1-31

 

Cathie Crawford Woodcuts Exhibit

September 1-31

Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St., Pekin

Free

Well-known local artist is featured at Speakeasy for the month of September. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.

 

SEPT.  8-11

 

Pekin Marigold Festival

 

SEPT.  8-10

 

Spastics Paralysis Foundation Yard Sale

Thursday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

411 E. Pearson, Eureka

Free

Large yard sale that will benefit research into spastics paralysis. Most items are not priced; donations accepted for the items. For more information, call (309) 467-4750.

 

SEPT.  9

 

Family Fun Fest at the Marigold Festival

Friday, 5-9 p.m.

Downtown Pekin

Free

The event will bring back old crowd favorite plus some new offerings. For more information, call (309) 643-5464.

 

Tailgate Party

Friday, 4-7 p.m.

Supportive Living of Washington, 1150 Newcastle Road

Free

Cheer on the Washington Panthers and enjoy free food, entertainment, games and door prizes. Rain date is Oct.  7. For more information, call (309) 444-3641.

 

Sewing Guild Community Sewing Day

Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Peoria Public Library, 3001 W. Grand Parkway

Free

Sewers will be making cot sheets and bibs for the Crittenden Crisis Nursery and Anti-Ouch Pouches for breast cancer victims. For more information, email lynnetango@gmail.com.

 

SEPT.  10

 

Kitchen Tour

Saturday, 1-4 p.m.

105 Zinser Place, Washington

$20

Washington Historical Society tour of several spectacular kitchens in Washington. Tickets available in advance at Kimpling’s Ace Hardware, Denhart’s Restaurant and LeFleur. Tickets $17 if bought before September 10. For more information, call (309) 444-4793.

 

Beethoven’s Eighth Wonder Concert

Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

Five-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington

$35 adults; $8 children/students

Heartland Festival Orchestra will feature Rachel Barton Pine on violin. For more information, call (309) 339-3943.

 

Community Shred Day

Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

Heartland Bank, 179 E. Courtland St., Morton

Free

Local residents and businesses can get personal documents shredded in a secure manner. For more information, visit hbtbank.com.

 

Morton Write In

Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing St.

Free

Meet other writers, share your work and get feedback and support. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

 

‘Biscuits and Gravy Band’ Performs at Mackinaw

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rte 9, Mackinaw

$5

Bring your own seating to enjoy the music. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

 

Pumpkin Bike Tour Begins

Saturday, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing St.

$20

Fifty-mile bike road tours Morton, East Peoria, Tremont and Mackinaw. For more information, visit mortonpumpkinfestival.org/pumpkin-bike-tour.

 

International Dot Day at the Library

Saturday, all day

Fondulac Public Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria

Free

Celebrate International Dot Day by visiting the library and decorating a dot. For more information, call (309) 699-3917, Ext. 1291.

 

The Avett Brothers

Saturday, 8 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson

$40-$55

Folk rockers return to the Civic Center. For more information, call (309) 673-3200.

 

Native American Church Fall Festival

Saturday, 4-6 p.m.

Dayspring Native American United Methodist Church, 201 N. Norwood Place, East Peoria

Free

Event includes a bonfire, Ceremonial Drum experience, Wildlife Prairie Park Outreach Program, snacks and drinks. For more information, call (309) 698-2527.

 

Flathead Reunion Car Show

Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Towanda’s Old Route 66 Mile

Free

The 12th annual Flathead Reunion is a car show for flathead powered Pontiac and Oakland automobiles. Many car owners will be dressed in the dress of the period when the car was new.

 

SEPT.  11

 

Box Car Derby in Morton

Sunday, registration begins at 1 p.m.

Corner of Plum and Washington streets

$5 per participant

Youth from kindergarten through 8th grades will be racing in boxcars for prizes. Cars will be available for those who don’t have one of their own. The event is sponsored by the Morton, Illinois Kiwanis Club, Morton High School Key Club, Morton Chamber of Commerce and CEFCU. For more information, call (309) 243-5384.

 

SEPT.  12

 

Masterpiece Mondays Art Classes

Monday, 4-5:30 p.m.

Pekin High School Art Room, 1903 Court St.

$99

Amy Psinas will help young people aged 6-18 years find an expressive outlet through art. Session 1 runs through Oct. 24. Session 2 ends Dec. 12. For more information, call (309) 201-4006.

 

SEPT.  13

 

TCGHS Welcomes Jan Frasier

Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society, 719 N. Eleventh St., Pekin

Free

Author Jan Frazier will tell about her adventures tracking down a family heirloom and how it interconnected with her genealogy searches. For more information, call (309) 477-3044.

 

ANIME Pokemon Night at the Library

Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road

Free

Teens can watch anime, eat ramen, catch Pokemon and talk with other fans. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

Learn the Art of Calligraphy

Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.

ICC North Campus, 5407 N. University, Peoria

$19

Learn to write in calligraphy. Visit icc.edu/acp to get a list of supplies. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

 

SEPT. 13-27

 

Digital Photograph Classes for Adults

Begins September 13, 6-8 p.m.

Sampson St. Building, Tremont

$60 for 3 sessions

Members of the classes will learn to use their digital cameras to get the best pictures ever. For more information, visit tremontil.com.

 

SEPT.  14

 

Opening Ceremony for the Pumpkin Festival

Wednesday, 5 p.m.

Gold’s Gym Entertainment Stage, Festival Grounds on Jefferson

Free

Official ceremony that includes cutting the pumpkin vine, reciting the Pumpkin Oath and blowing bubbles. For more information, call (309) 263-2491.

 

Explore a Washington Fire District Truck

Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road

Free

Kids can get up close and personal with a fire truck over the noon hour. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

Beginner Scrapbooking Class at Speakeasy

Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m.

Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St., Pekin

$25

Bring pictures of your memories and enjoy scrapbooking. Fee includes all materials. Pre-registration required. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.

 

— Tazewell County Events —