Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin will host a Taste of Grace Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 11. (Photo courtesy of Grace UMC Pekin)

NOV.   9

Library Offers Stenciling for Teens
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

Teens in grades 7-12 will decorate their own mugs for hot cocoa or apple cider. Register online at www.pekinpubliclibrary.org.  For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 0.

Classic Film Series: ‘Gone With the Wind’
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$10.50; seniors $9.50; child $8.50

Epic Civil War Drama beloved my millions and starring Clark Gable. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

NOV.   10

Impromptu Teen Activity at PPL
Friday, 4 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

Teens come to the library to participate in a surprise activity. For more information, call (309) 347-7111, Ext. 0.

Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving Dinner
Friday, 5-8 p.m.
616 W. David St., Morton
$10; children 6-12 $3

Dinner includes turkey, dressing, gravy, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, cranberries, rolls and dessert. For more information, call (309) 263-1211.

Drone Conference in Normal
Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Heartland Community College, 1500 W. Raab Rd., Normal
$99

Event includes drone flight demonstrations and presentations by national and local experts. For more information, call (309) 268-8160.

NOV. 10-13

Peoria Players Presents “Rock of Ages”
Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
4300 N. University, Peoria
$20; $15 for youths

Rock of Ages is a musical built around classic rock songs from the 1980s. The play will also run from November 16-22. For more information, call (309) 688-4473.

NOV.   11

Taste of Grace Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Grace United Methodist Church, 601 N. 4th St., Pekin
Free admission

Bazaar includes lunch served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Springerles, Fresh Crop pecans, Jumer rolls, RADA products, crafts and bake sale. For more information, call (309) 256-0075.

American Indian Heritage Presentation
Saturday, 2-4 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria
Free

To celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month, the library will be hosting Eagle Ridge Drum group and Jo Lakota who will be telling American Indian stories. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.

Run for the House
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
27577 Dutch Lane, Washington
$15-$40

Event is a fundraiser for My Sister’s House and includes a 1.5-mile cross country style loop course, a timed 10K and 5K run, and a 1.5 mile walk. For more information, email jspadiak@gmail.com.

NOV.   12

MUMC Market & Craft Sale
Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
420 N. Tennessee St., Morton
Free admission

The Morton United Methodist Church will host its annual holiday event which includes a brunch that is served from 9-11 a.m. and lunch served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call (309) 266-7174.

“Woman in Gold” on the Giant Screen
Sunday, 5 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Adults $10.50; seniors $9.50; child $8.50

Maria Altmann, and elderly Jewish woman, attempts to reclaim her family treasures that were stolen by the Nazis. Preceding the film will be a talk by Bill Heidrich, Guest Curator, and an exhibit tour of one of Gustav Klimt sketches for the painting. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

NOV. 13

Tremont PTO Fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings
Monday, 5-9 p.m.
3333 Court St., Pekin
Free admission

Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 15% of pre-taxed food sales to the Tremont PTO.

Author Tim Pletkovich Visits PPL
Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

Pltkovich has written about the life of Gerry O’Reilly, the last surviving member of the 10th Mountain Division during WWII. For more information, all (309) 347-7111, Ext. 0.

U.S. Army Field Band
Monday, 7:30-9 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
Free, but tickets required

The Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus were established in 1946 and 1957 respectively. They tour the country and the world giving concerts and performing everything from opera to Sousa marches. For tickets, call (309) 434-2777.

NOV. 13-14

Auditions for “The Curious $avage” at Corn Stock
Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Corn Stock Theatre, 1700 N. Park Rd., Peoria
Free

Auditions will be held for a play that will be performed in February. For more information, visit cornstocktheatre.com.

NOV.  14

Publishing Your Family’s Genealogy
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Free

Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will host Nancy Blackwell discussing the process of publishing your family’s history. For more information, call (309) 477-3044.

Storied Streets Screened
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
Free; donations appreciated

The South Side Office of Concern (SSOC) is hosting a free screening of the critically acclaimed documentary about homelessness. PG-13. For more information, email kberchtold@southsideofficeofconcern.org.

–Tazewell County Calendar of Events Nov. 8- Nov. 14–