Tremont Fundraiser for Peoria Area Honor Flight will be held at Big Art’s Yokel Inn on Feb. 10. (Photo courtesy of Honor Flight)

FEB.  9

Linux, an Alternative to Microsoft
Friday, 4 p.m.
Morton Library, 315 W. Pershing
Free

Want a new operating system instead of Microsoft? Learn about Linux. Class intended for adults. To register, call (309) 263-2200.

Apple Tree Pruning Class
Friday, 1-3 p.m.
Partridge Point Orchard, 807 Partridge Point Rd., Metamora
$10

Shirley Blackburn, Nursery Manager and owner of Partridge Point Orchard and a Master Gardener, will explain all you need to know about keeping your apple trees producing. For more information, call (309) 467-3789.

FEB.  9-10

Corn Stock Presents ‘Curious Savage’
Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.
1700 N. Park Rd., Peoria
$14; $10 students

The Curious Savage, written by John Patrick, is a comedic play about Ethel P. Savage, an elderly woman whose husband recently died and left her approximately ten million dollars. For more information, call (309) 676-2196.

FEB.  9-11

Disney on Ice
Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 1 and 5 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.
$20-$90

Favorite Disney characters and stories brought to life on ice. For tickets, call (309) 673-3200.

FEB.  10

Tremont Fund Raiser for Peoria Area Honor Flight
Saturday, 5-11 p.m.
Big Art’s Yokel Inn, 22461 IL-9, Tremont
Free

The Tremont Lions club is holding a 50/50 drawing every hour with proceeds are going to Peoria Area Honor Flight. For more information, call (309) 925-2607.

Family Valentine Fun Walk
Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing
Free

Participate in games, crafts and a story walk to celebrate Valentine’s Day. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

Valentine’s 5-Course Dinner
Saturday, 6-8 p.m.
East Port Banquet Center, 703 Mariners Way, East Peoria
$90 per couple

Catered dinner includes shrimp cocktail, filet mignon, and special desserts. For more information, visit caterinn.com.

Children’s Matinee Movie at the Library
Saturday, 2-4 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland in the Levee District
Free

The movie “Winnie the Pooh” will be shown. Free popcorn and juice. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.

Dinner & a Movie: ‘The Princess Bride’
Saturday, 6 p.m.
Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
$75

Ticket includes catered dinner and dessert, open bar, souvenir photo, popcorn and the movie. For more information or tickets, call (309) 686-7000.

FEB.  10-11

Auditions for Corn Stock Play
Sat. 10 a.m.; Sun. 1 p.m.
Corn Stock Theatre, 1700 N. Park Rd., Peoria
Free

Auditions will be held for the play ‘And a Child Shall Lead’ presented by Corn Stock for Kids. The play will be performed April 11-15. For more information, call (309) 676-2196.

FEB.  11

Ballroom Dance Classes in Tremont
Sunday, 4-5 p.m.
Sampson Street Building
$10-$40

The Tremont Park District is offering a 4-week program of ballroom dance lessons. To register, call (309) 925-3811.

FEB.  12

Abraham Lincoln Library Offers Free Admission
Monday, all day
AL Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield
Free

To celebrate Lincoln’s 209th birthday, the museum is offering free admission. Normal admission is $15 for adults and $6 for children. For more information, call (217) 558-8970.

Raising Digital Citizens
Monday, 7 p.m.
Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing
Free

Don Sturm, District 709 technology integration specialist, will present on what it means to raise responsible and respectful digital citizens in this technology saturated world. Intended for adults. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

FEB.  13

Richard Stolley: Journalist
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Tazewell County Historical and Genealogical Society, 719 N. 11th St., Pekin
Free

Mike Dickson will give a presentation about Pekin native Richard Stolley who started at the Pekin Daily Times and eventually became editorial director of all of Time Inc. magazines. For more information, call (309) 477-3044.

Outlook and Opportunities
Tuesday, 11 a.m.-noon
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland in the Levee District
Free

Seminar to discuss current market conditions and how you are affected as an investor. For more information, call (309) 699-3917, ext. 2171.

Educator Open House at the Museum
Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
Free with school ID

Teachers can explore the museum’s galleries, Dome Planetarium, and Giant Screen Theater. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

FEB.  14

Make a Hershey’s Heart at the Library
Wednesday, 3-6 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland in the Levee District
Free

Come to the Library and make a Hershey’s Heart for your Valentine or for your own sweet-tooth. Younger children will need the help of an adult. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.

–Tazewell County Calendar of Events Feb. 9 – Feb. 14–