SEPT. 14

 

CASA Quarterbacks Recruitment Meeting

Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m.

The Fieldhouse, 1200 W. Main St., Peoria

Free

Court Appointed Special Associates program is drafting new members. The program aims to reduce the amount of time children spend in foster care and help ensure that the child’s best interest is served in the court process. For more information, call (309) 669-2939.

 

Planning for College

Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd.

Free

Natalie Irwin from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will explain the ins and outs of the college application process. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

SEPT. 14-17

 

Morton Pumpkin Festival

Thur. 1 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m., Sat.-Sun., 6:30 p.m.

Jefferson School Grounds, 220 Jefferson St.

Free

Event features carnival, live music, the Miss Morton & Pumpkin Princess pageants, a parade on Saturday, a craft fair and food with a pumpkin flavor. For more information, visit mortonpumpkinfestival.org.

 

Book Discussion at the Library

Thursday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Alpha Park District Library, 3527 S. Airport Rd., Bartonville

Free

The book for discussion in September is “The Orphan Master’s Son” by Adam Johnson. Copies of the books under discussion are available at the library the month before the meetings. For more information, call (309) 697-3822.

 

SEPT. 15

 

Medicare 101

Friday, 10:30 a.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd.

Free

A representative from Humana will present current information on Medicare choices, policies and procedures. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center

Friday, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

305 SW Water St., Peoria

$7

Lessons will be held from 8:30-9:30. Music by DJ Ed Caballero. For more information, call (309) 674-6877.

 

SEPT. 15-17

Peoria Oktoberfest

Fri., 5-11:30 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Park

$10

Event showcases German heritage through song, dance, food and cultural exhibits. For more information, visit oktoberfestpeoria.com.

 

SEPT. 16

 

Ice Cream Social

Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

Doering Home, 326 Pekin Ave., E. Peoria

$5

Ice cream, cake and lemonade will be served by the East Peoria Historical Society. The home and museum will be open for touring. For more information, call (309) 699-5836.

 

Peoria State Hospital Cemetery Walk

Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

Begin at Alpha Park Library, 3527 S. Airport Rd., Bartonville

Free

Gary Lisman, author of “Bittersweet Memories: A History of the Peoria State Hospital,” will conduct a tour of the cemetery. For more information, call (309) 697-3822.

 

Illinois River Sweep

Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon

Meet at Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights

Free

Hundreds of volunteers work to clean up the riverbanks from Chicago to Grafton. Gloves and trash bags provided. For more information, call (309) 686-3360.

 

Barn Quilt Heritage Trail Opening Event

Saturday, 10 a.m.

David Davis Mansion, 1000 Monroe Dr., Bloomington

Free

The event begins with reading of poems by local poets who were inspired by the new barn quilts. At 11 a.m. there’s an auction of the 2×2 foot barn quilts. At noon, the tour brochures are handed out to get the tour underway. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.

 

Bubblegum Jack Featured at the Vineyard

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rte. 9.

$5 bad cover charge

Bring your own seating to enjoy the music. Reserve deck seating for an additional $5. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

 

SEPT. 17

 

Knitting at the Library

Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

Kolb Memorial Conference Room, Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria

Free

Knit with fellow knitters of all skill levels. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.

 

SEPT. 18

 

APL Presents Local Author Kris Bedi

Monday, 7 p.m.

Alpha Park Library, 3527 S. Airport Rd., Bartonville

Free

Kris will discuss his writing method, the journey to getting his memoir published and will read excerpts from his work. For more information, call (309) 697-3822, ext. 13.

 

One-on-One Tech Support at the Library

Monday, 9-10 a.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd.

Free

Get assistance with eBooks, email, social media and Ancestry.com on your smartphone, tablet or laptop. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

SEPT. 18-22

Pirate Treasure Hunt at the Library

During library open hours

Morton Library, 315 W. Pershing

Free

Young people can go on a treasure hunt around the library using a map and learn how to speak Pirate talk. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

 

SEPT. 19

 

Kitchen Tour in Washington

Tuesday, 1-3 p.m.

Hosted by the Washington Historical Society, 105 Zinser Place

Fee charged

Annual tour of noteworthy local kitchens. For more information, call (309) 444-4793.

 

Movie Tuesday at the Pekin Library

Tuesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

301 S. 4th St.

Free

The movie shown on the big screen will be “The Good Dinosaur” which is rated PG (for peril, action and thematic elements). For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

 

Growing Carnivorous Plants Webinar

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.; repeats Sep. 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Participate from your home computer

Free

The University of Illinois Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson will discuss the interesting plants and offer ways to care for them. For more information, call (309) 663-8270.

 

Writing Workshop

Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd.

Free

Writers of all experience levels come together for practice exercises and support for their efforts. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

Homestyle Favorites Cooking: Crab

Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m.

Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.

Fee may be charged

Learn the tips and techniques for cooking crab. Class will feature a live cooking demonstration, tasting, and recipes to take home. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.

 

Books & Bites Book Club

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Seasons Gastropub, 149 S. Main St., Morton

Free

The group meets at a different local restaurant each month. The book for discussion in September is “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

 

SEPT. 20

 

Rules of the Road Class

Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing

Free

Class will offer a review of the Illinois driving rules. Register by calling, (309) 263-2200.

–Tazewell County Calendar of Events–