The Morton Civic Chorus will perform at the Hartman Center Theater May 22-26. (Photo courtesy of Morton Civic Chorus)

MAY 17-18

Spring Fling at the Riverfront
Thurs. & Fri., beginning at 6 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront
$35

Event features Stone Sour, Stone Temple Pilots, I Prevail, Pop Evil, Sevendust, 10 Years, Dead Girls Academy and Burden of the Sky. For more information, visit monarchmusichall.com.

MAY 19

Teens Learn to Plant Succulents
Saturday, 2-3 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

Teens will decorate a pot and plant a succulent in it to take home. Register by calling 309-347-7111.

Church Plant Sale
Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon
Blessed Sacrament Church
217 N. Greenwood St., Morton
Free admission

Wide variety of plants and garden paraphernalia will be offered. For more information, call 309-284-1205.

Big Rig Petting Zoo
Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fondulac District Library
400 Richland, East Peoria Levee District
Free

Kids get the chance to touch and climb in and on heavy equipment. For more information, call 309-699-3917, ext. 1291.

Eureka City-Wide Garage Sales
Saturday, all day
Illinois in the Civil War by Bernie Drake
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum
222 SW Washington St.
$11; children $9

From Camp Lyon and Camp Peoria to the generals buried in Springdale Cemetery, Peoria and Illinois played a significant role in the Civil War. Remember and celebrate the sacrifices of these Peorians and Illinoisans in this bicentennial year. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Museum
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum
222 SW Washington St.
Museum admission $11 adults, $9 children

Free admission for active duty military personnel and veterans and Gold Star Families. Giant Screen Theater will show ‘Normandy 1944’ for an extra fee. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

MAY 20

Dooley Park Car Show
Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Corner of S. Lincoln & E. Washington in Downs
Free

Mid State Cruisers and the Village of Downs co-host the event. Food provided by Boy Scout Troop #53. For more information, call 309-824-5594.

GAR Hall Open House
Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
416 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria
$5 donation appreciated

The event includes a presentation on Ulysses S. Grant by Dr. George Hopkins, live music, dancing, refreshments and historical displays. To reserve a place at a table, call 309-636-7022.

MAY 21

‘All the Queen’s Horses’
Monday, 1-3 p.m.
Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St.
Free

Documentary film tells the story of former city comptroller from Dixon, IL, Rita Crundwell, who stole $53 million of public funds across 20 years. For more information, call 309-347-7111.

Free Movie at Washington Branch Library
Monday, 10 a.m.
Sunnyland Plaza
Free

Young people can enjoy the movie ‘Wonder’ (2017 PG) and free popcorn. For more information, call 309-745-3023.

MAY 22-26

Morton Civic Chorus: Encore 2018
Tues.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
Hartman Center Theater,
Bradley University Campus
$15

Denise Adams directs the group in a concert that will benefit the Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund. For more information, call 309-677-4966.

MAY 23

Menards’ Local Contractor Connection Event
Wed.-Thur., 5-8 p.m.
Washington Menards
1975 Freedom Parkway
Free

Local independent contractors will be available to give advice on your project. For more information, call 309-745-1451.

Free Preview: WTVP’s Sinking of the Columbia
Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Giant Screen Theater
Peoria Riverfront Museum
222 SW Washington St.
Museum admission $11 adults, $9 children

Brian Fox Ellis hosts the documentary about the 1918 disaster that killed nearly 100 people and spelled the end of the steamer excursion business. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

MAY 23-24

AARP Driver Safety Course
Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. both days
Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing
$20

Drivers over 50 years old can learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate their vehicles more safely. For more information, call 309-263-2200.

–Tazewell County Calendar of Events May 16 – May 23–