Tazewell County events calendar
May 30, 2016
Washington’s Good Neighbor Days will be held from June 1-5 at the John Bearce Parking Lot 1800 Washington Road.
JUNE 1-5
Washington’s Good Neighbor Days
Wednesday-Sunday
John Bearce Parking Lot 1800 Washington Rd.
Free admission
The event includes a carnival, food vendors, live entertainment, and a merchant tent. Teen night on Thursday will feature a Lip Sync Battle starting at 7 p.m. Julie K will perform for the kids on Friday from 6-7 on the CEFCU Main Stage and the 2016 Good Neighbor Award will be given to a worthy individual or group. The pancake breakfast, Kidz Got Talent and the Family Bike Ride will be held on Saturday. For more information, call (309) 444-9921.
JUNE 2
River City Tour Teaches History
Thursday, 11 a.m.
Departs from Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington
$15 per person
Learn about the oldest continuously settled site in Illinois. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.
Adult 3-D Printing Class
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St., Pekin
$100 for 5 sessions
Learn the techniques of 3-D printing in 5 sessions. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.
JUNE 3-4
Carolyn’s Closet Rummage Sale
Fri., 8-5 p.m.; Sat. 8-noon
Ehrlicher Research Center, 719 N. 11th St. Pekin
Free
Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society. For more information, call (309) 477-3044.
JUNE 4
Washington Garden Tour
Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
Washington Historical Society, 101-105 Zinser Place
$20
The event features 7 gardens and is dedicated to the memory of Linda Lee. Pre-event tickets are $17 and can be purchased at LeFleur, Kimpling’s Ace, Denhart’s Restaurant and Dement-Zinser house. For more information, call (309) 444-4793.
Summer Reading Kick-off at Fondulac
Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon and 2:30 p.m.
Fondulac District Library, 400 Richland, East Peoria
Free
A “Fun Day” will begin the summer reading program “Read for the Win!” At 2:30 p.m., adults are invited to attend “Library Match Game,” in the East Peoria Civic Complex meeting rooms. This event is a lighthearted rendition of the 1970’s “Match Game” TV show hosted by Gene Rayburn. Attendees can sign up for their chance to be a contestant or sit back and watch the show. Celebrity panelists include WMBD anchors Clay Gordon and Lindsey Mills, Assistant
Superintendent Lori Laredo, and former East Peoria administrator Tom Brimberry. For more information, call (309) 699-3917.
Carmina Burana at 5-Points
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Five-Points Washington, 360 N. Wilmor
$35; child $8
The Heartland Festival Orchestra will be joined by the Peoria Area Civic Chorale in the season finale presenting music by Dvorak. Michael Brown will be the piano soloist. For more information, call (309) 444-8222.
Totes for Tata’s Finders Keepers Market
Saturday, begins at 8 a.m.
Green Acres Farm, 709 S. Pleasant Hill Rd.
Free
Event offers vintage and other treasures. For more information, call (309) 657-0992.
Tea Party with Belle and Friends
Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
East Peoria High School, 1401 E. Washington
$15 per child; $5 per adult
Event includes crafts, face painting, treats and pictures with Belle and friends. Fro more information, call (309) 699-7469.
JUNE 4-5
German Society Sommerfest
Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Hickory Grove Park, 12403 N. Hickory Grove Rd., Dunlap
Free
German food, beer, entertainment and German gift shop German car and bike cruise in will be Sunday from noon. For more information, call (309) 691-7484.
WWII and Vietnam War Reenactment
Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- H. Sommer Park, 6329 N. Koerner Rd., Edwards
$7 adults, $3 ages 11-17, 10 and under free
American, German and Russian camps, vehicles, weapons and war birds. Battles will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information, call (309) 635-2147 or visit centralilww2.com.
JUNE 6
Toastmasters Introductory Program in Pekin
Monday, 6-8 p.m.
Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St.
Free
See Toastmaster activities in action and learn about club benefits and experiences. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.
Free Movie at the Library: “Air Bud”
Saturday, 3 p.m.
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor
Free
Enjoy the movie “Air Bud” and free snacks. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.
Teen Movie & Pizza Night
Saturday, 6-8 p.m.
Branch Library, Washington District Library, Sunnyland Plaza
Free
Teens will enjoy “Wreck-It Ralph” while eating pizza as part of the summer reading program. For more information, call (309) 745-3023.
JUNE 7
Story Hour for Tots
Tuesday, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Illinois Prairie District Library, 208 E. Partridge in Metamora and 123 E. Broad St. in Roanoke
Free
Children ages 3-5 years old may attend the spring library programs scheduled for the Illinois Prairie District Library. The story hour is at 11 a.m. in Metamora and 12:30 p.m. at Roanoke. For more information, call (309)367-4594.
Learn about Library Ebooks
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor
Free
The class will teach patrons about ebooks that are available through the library. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.
JUNE 8
Story Hour for Tots
Wednesday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Illinois Prairie District Library, 420 E. Front St. in Benson and 102 W. Magnolia in Washburn
Free
Children ages 3-5 years old may attend the spring library programs scheduled for the Illinois Prairie District Library. The story hour is at 11 a.m. in Benson and 1 p.m. at Washburn. For more information, call (309) 367-4594.
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