Tazewell County Events
Chronicle Media — August 2, 2016AUGUST 5
Albert Castiglia Band Performs in Pekin
Friday, 7 p.m.
Goodfellas, 1414 N. 8th St., Pekin
$7
River City Blues Society brings blues trio to Pekin. For more information, visit rivercityblues.com.
Digital Artist’s Exhibit Opening
Friday, 5-7 p.m.
Speakeasy Arts Center, 353 Court St., Pekin
Free
Heather Ford (Kedrick)’s exhibit Disconcerting Grace will open with a reception accompanied by music by SMD & The Underground. Luke Kinzler will give live art demonstrations as well. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.
Drew Baldridge Performs
Friday, 7 p.m.
Limelight Eventplex, 8102 N. University St. Peoria
Tickets begin at $10
Country music star from Patoka, IL. For more information, call (309) 693-1234.
AUGUST 5-6
River City Soul Fest
Fri & Sat., 6 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Park, 200 NE Water St.
Tickets begin at $15
Friday is Gospel Night featuring Dottie Peoples. Saturday’s event features R&B groups SWV and Carl Thomas. For more information, call (309) 689-3019.
Ted Nugent Performs
Saturday, 7 p.m.
Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe
Tickets begin at $27.50
Guitar-shredding showman Ted Nugent will perform. For more information, call (309) 693-1234.
AUGUST 5-7
Annual Red-Neck Fishing Tournament
Fri.-Sun., 8 a.m.-midnight
Bath, ill.
$60 per boat entered
Angling takes on a new meaning when boatloads of fishermen are doing battle with flying Asian carp. Fishermen must have a fishing license. For more information, visit originalredneckfishin.com or call (309) 546-2957.
AUGUST 6
Kids Can Learn Cupcake Decorating
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road
Free
Youth aged 5 and older will decorate a cupcake at the library. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.
AUGUST 7
Bratfest with Craft Beer Tasting
Sunday, noon-8 p.m.
Hickory Grove Park, 12403 N. Hickory Grove Road, Dunlap
Free admission
Peoria German-American Society sponsors the beer tasting with more than 25 different beers. Event also includes arts and crafts vendors, music, food, and a cruise-in. For more information, visit peoriagermans.net.
Caregiving: Someone to Hold Your Hand While You Hold Someone Else’s
Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria Levee District
Free
Interactive, hands-on workshop to help caregivers decrease stress. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.
AUGUST 6-7
Annual French and Indian War Event
Saturday/Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fort Crevecoeur Park, 301 Lawnridge, Creve Coeur
All proceeds and the small gate fee go to the upkeep of the park. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.
AUGUST 9
Young Adults Book Club: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria Levee District
Free
The YA for ALL Book Club will discuss Rowling’s newest offering. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.
Keep It Growing, Keep It Going Webinar
Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.
University of Illinois Extension
Free
Educator Duane Friend will discuss cover crops and benefits to improve soil health. Registration link for home computer is http://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs/4seasons/. Once registered, participants will learn how to connect from home. Event will also be aired at 6:30 on Thursday, Aug. 11. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.
Wheels of Time Program
Monday, 7 p.m.
Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society, 719 N. 11th St., Pekin
Free
Bobbie Rice, Marketing Manager of the Wheels O’ Time Museum in Dunlap, will explain the museum’s mission, acquisitions and recent progress. For more information, call (309) 477-3044.
Starting a Business in Illinois Workshop
Tuesday, 3-5:30 p.m.
PeoriaNEXT Innovation Ctr., 801 W. Main St., Peoria
Free
Individuals who want to learn about getting their business started will get instruction provided by the Illinois Small Business Development Center. For more information, call (309) 677-2992.
Y Not? Book Club Discusses ‘Hopeless’
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Morton Community Library, 315 W. Pershing St.
Free
Adults enjoy books written with young adults in mind. The book club will discuss the book ‘Hopeless’ by Coleen Hoover. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.
AUGUST 10
Learn to Tie Dye at the Library
Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor
Free
Kids can bring an item to tie dye, such as a shirt, socks, or pillowcase. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.
Taste of Peoria
Wednesday, 4-11 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Park, 200 NE Water St.
$2 admission
More than 40 local restaurants offer specialty foods. Live entertainment. For more information, visit peoriaevents.com.
QuickBooks Training on a PC
Wednesday, 8-11:30 a.m.
PeoriaNEXT Innovation Ctr., 801 W. Main St., Peoria
$65
Workshop is aimed at those who are new to QuickBooks. Presented by Illinois Small Development Center. For more information, call (309) 677-2992.
AUGUST 11
Farming in the Good Old Days
Thursday, 7 p.m.
Roanoke Park Community Building, Roanoke
Free
Alan Guebert from Delavan will talk about his family’s experiences in dairy farming over the years. For information or directions to the park building, call (309) 360-6772.
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