The Peoria Pops Orchestra will perform music of the season on Friday, Dec. 8. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Pops)

DEC.   6-11

DIY Paper Christmas Trees
After school
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

Youths in grades 4-6 will make paper Christmas trees to take home. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

DEC.   7

Kenny Rogers ‘The Gamblers Last Deal’ with guest Linda Davis
Thursday, 7:30-10 p.m.
Grossinger Motors Arena, 101 S. Madison St., Bloomington
$58-$88

Rogers’ final world tour features Christmas hits. For more information, call (309) 434-2679.

Smartphone Basics
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

The program will cover basic smartphone functions such as calling, texting, camera, internet searching and email. Register by calling the library at (309) 467-2922.

DEC.   8

Santa Reads at the Library
Friday, 5:30-7 p.m.
Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk
Free

Children can visit Santa and hear stories he reads aloud. For more information, call (309) 432-2929.

Peoria Pops Orchestra Presents a Christmas Festival
Friday, 7 p.m.
5-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington
$12; $10 seniors; $8 students

Soloists Nichole Fauser and Austin Shaw will headline the program. For more information, call (309) 444-8222.

DEC.   9

Holiday Stuffed Animal Party
Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
Illinois Prairie District Library, 208 E. Partridge, Metamora
Free

Children will create their own stuffed animal. Registration is required by calling (309) 367-4594.

Mike Birbiglia: The New One
Saturday, 7:30-9 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St., Bloomington
$35-$40

Author and comedian Mike Birbiglia will offer his newest stories and comedy. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

DEC.   10

Vinyl Art Class
Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
Metamora Park District Office, 214 E. Partridge St.
$45 in-district; $50 out of district

Vinyl Art Studio from Pekin will host a workshop for creating a vinyl sign to take home. For more information, or to register, call (309) 367-2932.

Harlem Globetrotters
Sunday, 3 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center Arena, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$15-$93

Tickets are available by calling (800) 745-3000.

Decades Rewind: Sleigh Ride
Sunday, 7 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
$36-$46

Decades Rewind is a National touring concert, dance party and theatrical performance all wrapped up in one show that celebrates the music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

DEC.   11

3-M Mystery Book Club
Monday, 10 a.m.
Activity Room, Eureka Apostolic Christian Nursing Home, 610 W. Cruger Ave.
Free

Participants will be discussing what they’ve been reading and enjoy some Christmas treats. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

DEC.   12

Wool Ewe Join Us Rug Hookers
Tuesday, 5:30-8 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

Come join with other crafters making rugs. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

–Woodford County Calendar of Events Dec. 6 – Dec. 12–