The Peoria Ballet presents the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 10-11 at the
Peoria Civic Center Theater. (Photo courtesy of the Peoria Theater)

DEC.  8

Christmas Cookies and Movie for Teens

Thursday, 5 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

Teens will decorate Christmas cookies and watch the movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 0.

DEC.   9

Intro to Scratch Programming

Friday, 4 p.m.

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing

Free

Youth in grades 4-8 can learn the language used in an online community with this programming software. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

Prairieland Country Opry Show

Friday, 7 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall, 120 Walnut St., Washington

$10

Event will feature country music and a 50/50 drawing. For more information, visit facebook.com/Prairieland.

DEC.   9-11

Santa’s Wildlife Express

Fri. 4-8 p.m.; Sat. 2-8 p.m.; Sun. 2-7 p.m.

Wildlife Prairie Park, 3826 N. Taylor Road, Hanna City

$13

Ride a train through the decorated woods, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and decorate a cookie to take home. For reservations, call (309) 676-0998.

DEC.   10

Christmas Fairy Tea Party for Grandparents and Grandchildren

Saturday, 2 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Free

Come to the world of the ‘Three Little Lasses’ and their fairy friends with a program by Author and Fairy Grandmother Sandra McCone. The tea party includes tea, snack, and a craft. Space is limited to grandparents and grandchildren. To register, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 3.

Peoria Pops Orchestra: Classic Christmas

Saturday, 7 p.m.

Washington Five-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road

$12; seniors $10; students $8

Enjoy the sounds of Christmas. For more information, call (309) 682-1200.

DEC.   10-11

Peoria Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Sat. 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW Jefferson

$9-$44

Timeless ballet will be performed by the Peoria Ballet and the Heartland Festival Orchestra. For more information, call (309) 690-7990.

DEC.   11

Prairie Winds Ensemble

Sunday, 2:30 P.M.

Performing Arts Center, Illinois Central College, E. Peoria

$10; students/seniors $8

For nearly 40 years professional musicians from the local area have provided quality concerts. For more information, call (309) 694-5136.

DEC.  13

Teen A.N.I.M.E. Meeting at the Library

Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m.

Washington District Library, 480 N. Wilmor Road

Free

Teens who love anime & manga gather to watch anime, eat ramen, draw manga and meet with other fans. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

DEC.   14

Pearl Harbor: 75 Years Later

Wednesday, 2 p.m.

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing

Free

Historian Jim Gibbons will present a program on the story of Pearl Harbor. For more information or to register, call (309) 263-2200.

Rules of the Road Class for Seniors

Wednesday, 10 a.m.

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing

Free

People 50+ years old can register to participate in a program that teaches updates to the rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and vehicle safety. To register, call (309) 263-2200.

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