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

 

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.

 

Peoria Players Offer “Beauty and the Beast”

Begins Fri., 7:30 p.m.

4300 N. University

$19 adults; $12 age 20 and younger

Play continues on Sep. 10-11, 15-18. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. For more information, call (309) 688-4473.

 

SEPT.  9-10

 

Howlin’ on the Water Dueling Pianos

Friday & Saturday, 6-11 p.m.

The Waterhouse, 316 SW Washington, Peoria

$38 includes buffet

Members of the audience request songs to be played by two professional musicians. For more information, call (309) 494-9100.

 

SEPT.  9-11

 

Art and Craft Fair at the Hayloft

Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

10690 State St., Mossville

Free

Craftsmen, artists, and bakers will offer their wares. Event also includes live music and a pancake breakfast. For more information, call (800) 900-9495.

 

SEPT.  10

 

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.

 

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.

 

Tom Wahl Visits Peoria Poetry Club

Saturday, noon-2 p.m.500 Centennial Drive, E. Peoria

Free

The guest speaker, Tom Wahl, will present “Billy Collins: Modern Master.” For more information, email nelbabitzke@gmail.com

 

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.

 

Reach for the Stars with Astronaut Scott Altman

Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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

Free; donations accepted

Astronaut Scott Altman will share his experiences including space walks. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

Cool Chemistry Demonstration

Saturday, 1-2 p.m.

Lobby, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free with paid admission to the museum

Bradley University Chemistry Club students will wow the audience with amazing chemistry experiments. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

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.

 

Ice Cream Social

Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

Doering Home, 326 Pekin Ave., East Peoria

$5

Proceeds benefit the East Peoria Historical Society. For more information, call (309) 699-6755.

 

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.  12-26

 

Computers Simplified

Mondays, 9 a.m.-noon

ICC North, 5407 N. University, Peoria

$94.50

Vickie Culbertson will teach the basics of computer operation.

For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

 

SEPT.  12-OCT.  3

 

Origami You Can Do

Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon

Illinois Central College North Campus, 5407 N. University, Peoria

$82

Learn the language of paper folding from Kathy Knapp. All supplies are provided. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

 

SEPT.  13

 

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.

 

Summer Experimental Dinner

Tuesday, 5-9 p.m.

The Edge, 5832 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria

$55

Chef Dustin Allen will offer inspired dishes featuring summer’s bounty. For more information, call (309) 692-3343.

 

SEPT.  14

 

History of the Peoria State Hospital

Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Alpha Park Library, 3527 S. Airport Road, Bartonville

Free

Gary Lisman will discuss the factual history of the institution. To reserve your seat, call (309) 697-3822, Ext. 13.

 

SEPT.  14-OCT.  26

 

Photoshop Elements II

Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. (Skip Sep. 28)

ICC North Campus, 5407 N. University, Peoria

$126

Intermediate class for those who want to use Photoshop Elements for photo manipulation. Taught by Ann Conver. For more information, call (309) 694-5422.

 

 

 

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