The Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival will be held this weekend in Arthur, Ill.

AUG.  30

Employment Hiring Event
Thursday, 1-4 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

Up to ten local employers will attend the event sponsored by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Bring your resumé and be ready for an interview. For more information, call 309-347-7111.

Washington Library Movie: ‘Book Club’
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road
Free

Adults, bring your book club or just yourself to the library to see the 2018 movie, ‘Book Club.’ For more information, call 309-444-2241.

Found Items/Bad Art
Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

Create abstract sculpture art from found materials provided by the library. For more information, register by calling 309-347-7111.

AUG.  30-31

Bargain Book Sale
Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.;
Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Morton Library, 315 W. Pershing
Free admission

Books with white stickers will sell at $.25 each or 5 for $1. For more information, call 309-263-2200.

AUG.  31

Author Tom Zobrist Speaks at the Pekin Library
Friday, 11 a.m.
301 S. 4th St.
Free

Ben Zobrist’s dad, Pastor Tom, shares stories about raising children and Ben in particular. For more information, call 309-347-7111.

Moonlight Cruise Spirit of Peoria
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
100 NE Water Street
$23; seniors $21, Youths 4-15 $14

Take an evening cruise on the Illinois River enjoying the live entertainment and cash bar. For more information, call 309-637-8000.

AUG.  31-SEPT. 1

Peoria Blues Heritage Music Festival
Fri. starting at 6:30; Sat. 1 p.m.
CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing
$40 each day; $65 for both days

Thirtieth annual festival features Buddy Guy, Robert Cray Band, Billy Strings,  Ben Folds, Shooter Jennings, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Anthony Gomes, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Roosevelt Collier and Sam Williams as headliners. For more information, visit peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com.

East Peoria Farmers’ Market
Friday, 3-6 p.m.
The Levee District near Gordmans
Free

Businesses present include Benjamin Family Farms, Little Blue’s Farm, Mika’s Bistro, and Ioerger Farms. For more information, call 309-208-8484.

SEPT. 1

Bass Pro Labor Day Super Cruise
Saturday, 5-10 p.m.
Bass Pro, 1000 Bass Pro Shops Drive,
East Peoria
Free

Join the Central Illinois Cruisers in a special Labor Day cruise. For more information, call 309-678-7369.

Free Movie at the Library
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

See the family movie ‘Peter Pan’ at the library. For more information, call 309-347-7111.

SEPT. 2

Par-A-Dice Super Cruise
Sunday, 4-7 p.m.
21 Blackjack Blvd., East Peoria
Free

Cruise at the Par-A-Dice and enjoy vendor food and live music. For more information, call 309-678-7369.

SEPT.  2-3

Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival
Sat. 6 a.m.-10 p.m.;
Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Mon. 6 a.m.-4 p.m.
Arthur, Ill.
Free

Come check out all the cheese-related activities and contests. Big Cheese Callithumpian Parade begins at 3:45 p.m. at 402 E. Progress St. For more information, visit arthurcheesefestival.com.

SEPT. 3

Labor Day Parade: ‘Support Working Peoples Freedom’
Monday, 10 a.m.
Downtown Peoria
Free

At the parade’s end the Labor Day Party begins on the Riverfront with food, activities and music. For more information, call 309-674-9243.

Coronation of Miss Illinois
Monday, 8-9:30 p.m.
Braden Auditorium, Bone Student Ctr., ISU, Normal
$35-$45

The Miss Teen Illinois and Miss Illinois contests will culminate in the crowning on Monday. For more information, call 913-381-7121.

SEPT. 4

Riverview Market
Tuesday, 3-6 p.m.
Riverview Senior Living Community, 500 Centennial Drive,
East Peoria
Free

Offered for sale will be homegrown produce, baked goods, dog treats, candles, and live entertainment. For more information, call 309-694-0022.

–Tazewell County Calendar of Events Aug. 29 – Sept. 4–