Tazewell County Calendar of Events
Chronicle Media Staff — May 9, 2017MAY 11
Teddy Bear Picnic at the Library
Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, E. Peoria
Free
Young ones can bring a stuffed animal and a sack lunch and enjoy a Teddy Bear Picnic Storytime. For more information, call (309) 699-3917, Ext. 1291.
MAY 12
St. Joseph Catholic Church Spring Carnival
Friday, 5-8:30 p.m.
300 S. 6th St.
Free
The carnival will offer food, games, prizes, balloons, photo booth and inflatables. A family dinner will be served from 5-8 p.m. There will also be a plant and bake sale and a silent auction. For more information, call (309) 347-6108.
Plant and Bake Sale in Pekin
Friday 5-8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-noon
St. Joseph School, 300 S. 6th St., Pekin
Free admission
For more information, call (309) 347-6108.
TECH Petting Zoo at the Sunnyland Library
Friday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Sunnyland Branch Library, Sunnyland Plaza
Free
Teens in grades 6-12 take a peek at the new tech toys: Speros, Makey Makey and Ozobots. For more information, call (309) 745-3023.
MAY 12-14
Conklin Players Present “Rumors”
Fri., 3-5 p.m.; Sat., 7-9 p.m.; Sun., 3-5 p.m.
Washington 5-Points, 360 N. Wilmor Road
$25; children and students $8
Players present Neil Simon’s comedy “Rumors.” Meal includes Fettuccini Alfredo, chicken breast in white wine sauce, sides and Texas cake for dessert. For more information, call (309) 444-8222.
MAY 13
Veteran’s Ceremony
Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
St. Joseph Church, 303 S. 7th St., Pekin
Free
All veterans are invited to the ceremony and the lunch that follows. For more information, call (309) 347-6108.
Bags and Euchre Tournament
Saturday, 10 a.m.
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 303 S. 7th St., Pekin
$20 entry fee in each category
Bags games begin at 10 a.m. The Euchre Tournament will begin at about 11:30, and there will be cash prizes for the top two teams. For more information, call (309) 347-6108.
Adult Orientation Class in 3D Printing
Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free
Attend the orientation class to get access to the library’s 3D printing equipment. For more information, call (309) 347-7111.
MAY 14
Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch
Sunday, 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
Barracks Cater Inn, 1224 Pioneer Parkway, Peoria
$23.95; children 4-12, $11.98
Menu includes prime rib, honey-baked ham, chicken, shrimp, omelets, waffles, and assorted sides and desserts. For more information, call (309) 692-3990.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at 5-Points
Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
360 Wilmor Road, Washington
$25
Countryside Banquet Center will cater a lunch to celebrate mom’s special day. For more information, call (309) 444-8600.
Mother’s Day Orchid Show
Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
Luthy Botanical Garden, 2520 N. Prospect Road, Peoria
Donations appreciated
Visit the garden’s orchid collection and get answers to questions from the experts. For more information, call (309) 681-3506.
MAY 15
Cast Iron Cookware
Monday, 6-7:30 p.m.
East Peoria Civic Complex, adjacent to the library
Free, but registration required
Learn to use cast iron cookware and take home some new recipes. Program intended for older teens and adults. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.
MAY 16
Family Game Night at the Library
Tuesday, 6-7 p.m.
Sunnyland Branch Library, Sunnyland Plaza
Free
Come to the library to play candy bar BINGO. For more information, call (309) 745-3023.
Heart of Illinois Chorus
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
ICC Performing Arts Center, 1 College Drive, E. Peoria
$12; seniors $10, $5 children from 4-10
For more information, visit http://icc.edu/arts.
MAY 17
A.A.R.P. Driver Safety Course
Wednesday & Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing
$20
Two day course for drivers 50 and older that teaches the current rules of the road and defensive driving techniques. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.
TECH Petting Zoo at the Library
Friday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road
Free
Teens in grades 6-12 take a peek at the new tech toys: Speros, Makey Makey and Ozobots. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.
Out of the Box Book Club
Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, E. Peoria
Free
The group will be discussing “The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.