AUG.  11

Ingersoll Statue Dedication

Thursday, 10:30 a.m.

Lower Glen Oak Park, Peoria

Free

The statue of Robert Ingersoll that has stood at the lower entrance to Glen Oak Park since 1911 will be re-installed. The rededication ceremony will be on August 11, the 183rd anniversary of Ingersoll’s birth. For more information, (309) 682-1200.

 

 

AUG. 12

The Wizard of Oz on the Big Screen

Friday, noon, 2:15 and 4:30 p.m.

Giant Screen Theater, Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington, Peoria

$7.50 adults; youth $5.50

See the well-known movie on the giant screen. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Moonlight Cruise on the River

Friday, boarding begins at 7:30 p.m.

Peoria riverfront dock of the Spirit of Peoria

$23 adults/$21 seniors/$14 youth

Enjoy Peoria’s evening skyline while listening to live entertainment. No reservations required. For more information, call (309) 637-8000.

 

AUG. 12-14

Lion King Jr. Performed at Civic Center

Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 1 and 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 S. Jefferson

$10

Based on the Disney film and the Broadway production, the cast is exclusively made up of Peoria Public School students. For more information visit artstix.artspartners.net.

 

AUG.  12-21

Illinois State Fair

7 a.m.-midnight

State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

$7 adults; $3 children/seniors

Parking is $7 per day. Event begins with a parade through Springfield on Thursday, August 11. For more information, visit www.illinois.gov/statefair.

 

AUG. 13

Wizard of Oz Festival

Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Butler Haynes Park, 9424 S. Mapleton Road, Mapleton

Adults $5; Seniors/kids $3

Event includes special guest Oz authors and artist, crafters and vendors, Oz puppet show, hayrack rides, petting zoo and stage show. For more information, call (309) 697-2929.

 

Space Blast – Pre-K Workshop

Saturday, 11-11:30 a.m.

River Classroom, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free with general admission

Drop-in style workshop where children aged 3-5 can participate in science activities. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Sculpture Walk Peoria

Saturday, 10 a.m. and noon

Begins at the lobby, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free

The walk takes about 1.5 hours and covers sculptures in downtown Peoria. For more information, visit sculpturewalkpeoria.org.

 

“Let It Glide!” NASA Engineering Design Challenge

Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Illinois River Classroom, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$25 per person

One-day workshop where students take part in a design challenge and learn about the physics of flight in the process. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Community Health & Wellness Expo

Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center, 600 NE Water St., Peoria

Free

Event includes healthy snacks, entertainment, exhibits, pets, and free health screenings. Sponsored by the New Millennium Institute. For more information, call (309) 208-8778.

 

Hummingbird Festival

Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sommer Park, 6329 Koerner Road, Edwards

Donations accepted

The Forest Park Nature Center and Sommer Park will cooperate in the festival that will feature the banding of hummingbirds. In addition to information about the birds, children’s activities will be provided. For more information, call (309) 691-8423.

 

Tree ID Walk

Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Drive, Peoria

Free

Designed for people aged 10 and older, the walk will teach tree identification. Leaves may not be collected, but good collecting sites will be suggested. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

 

Italian-American Summer Festa Picnic

Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Hickory Grove Park, 12403 N. Hickory Grove Road, Dunlap

$3 adults; free children under 12

Live entertainment by Vince Chiarelli Band, children’s activities, spaghetti-eating contest, bocce ball tournaments, and Italian food and beverages. For more information, visit italianamericansociety.com/3festa/index.html.

 

In the Shadow of the Swan – An Epic Fairytale

Saturday, 7 p.m.

Five Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road,  Washington

$20 adults; $10 children

The performances showcase the talents of area dancers as they unit to support congenital heart patents at the Children’s Hospital of Illinois. For more information or tickets, call (309) 566-5671.

 

‘Roundstone Buskers’ Concert

Saturday, 7 p.m.

Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Drive, Peoria

Adults $10; ages 12 and under $9

A threesome that has become an acoustic powerhouse plays traditional and contemporary Celtic music. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.
Peoria Poetry Club meeting
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.
Riverview Senior Living Community, 500 Centennial Drive, East Peoria
Event will feature guest speaker Ed Douglas as he presents ‘A Poetic Bridge, Father to Son.’ For more information, call (309) 822-8308 or email nelbabitzke@gmail.com.

 

AUG.  14

Peoria Municipal Band Concert

Sunday, 7 p.m.

Glen Oak Amphitheatre, 2218 N. Prospect Road, Peoria

Free

The band is conducted by David Vroman. For more information, call (309) 681-2854.

 

‘Animal House’ Shown at Willow Knolls

Sunday, 2 p.m.

Willow Knolls Theater, 4100 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria

$12

At a 1962 college, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those trouble-makers have other plans for him. For more information, call (309) 692-5955.

 

AUG. 15

John Deere Factory Tour

Monday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Departs from Hickory Hall, ICC North, 5407 N. University, Peoria

$75

Go behind the scenes at the John Deere factory to see the manufacturing process. Considerable walking is involved. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

 

AUG.  15 – 21

Disc Golf Tournament Festival

11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Eureka Lake Park

694 entrants participated in the 2015 event, and the Pro Purse for the winner was $117,453. The competition this year takes place at many area courses for the week with a concluding festival and awards at Eureka Lake. Sponsored by Ledgestone Insurance. For more information, call (309) 657-9971 or visit lisopen.com.

 

AUG. 16

Cell Phone Photography

Tuesday, 10 a.m. – noon

ICC North Campus, 5407 N. University, Peoria

$22

Ann Conver will teach methods to learn how to use your cell phone for great pictures. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

 

AUG. 16 – SEPT. 6

Zentangle Class

Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.

ICC North Campus, 5407 N. University, Peoria

$76

Bonnie Cox will teach the easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create images and draw structured patterns. Visit icc.edu/acp for a list of supplies needed. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

 

AUG. 17

Learn to Sell on eBay

Wednesday, 6-9 pm.

ICC North Campus, 5407 N. University, Peoria

$31.50

Rick Farmer will discuss the different types of online eBay selling styles and eBay etiquette. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

 

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