JUNE 9

Story Hour for Tots

Thursday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Illinois Prairie District Library, 101 Warrior Way in Germantown,

411 Illinois St. in Spring Bay

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 Germantown Hills and 1 p.m. at Spring Bay. For more information, call (309) 367-4594.

 

JUNE 10-12

Tremont Turkey Festival

Friday through Sunday

Tremont, IL

Event includes an ‘Antique Corner’ and carnival that are open all three days; tractor pulls on Saturday, and a parade at 4 p.m. on Sunday; 5K race, and pancake and sausage breakfast. For more information, visit turkeyfestival.com.

 

Pekin Insurance Craft Soda Festival

Saturday, all day

Pekin RiverFront Park

Free admission

All-day entertainment, kids’ inflatable playground, food, unique vendors and more than 80 craft sodas. For more information, visit craftsodafestival.com.

 

Jazz Festival on Peoria’s Riverfront

Saturday, gates open at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets are $5 before 6 p.m. and $8 after 6 p.m.

Features Travis Wesley Trio, David Hoffman & Friends, Preston Jackson & Friends, and Dexter O’Neal & the Funkyard, along with local high school jazz bands. For more information, call (309) 682-1200.

 

JUNE 10-12

Fort Crevecoeur Park’s Flea and Craft Market

Fri. – Sun., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ft. Creve Coeur, 301 Lawnridge, Creve Coeur

Free

Craft show and flea market will benefit the programs at Ft. Creve Coeur. For more information, call (309) 694-3193.

 

JUNE 11

M&M Vineyard Bike Ride

Saturday, 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. starts

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Road., Route 9.

METEC’s ride offers a 5-, 15-, 40- and 62-mile bike tour that starts and ends at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery. The ride supports affordable housing and employment programs. For more information, call (309) 676-3832.

 

School Dist. 709 Garage Sale

Saturday, 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Storage facility, bldg 6B on S. Main Street in Morton

Free

Morton School Dist. 709 is selling a variety of items including various sized tables and chairs, computer desks, kitchen cabinetry, bookshelves, small automotive tools, and other items. For more information, call (309) 263-2581.

 

Princess Tea Party

Saturday, noon

Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St., Pekin

$20

Several popular princesses and some princes will visit each child to do crafts, tell stories and have their pictures taken with the kids. Adults attending with young people will need tickets as well. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.

 

Super Hero Day in Downtown Morton

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Downtown Morton

Great opportunity for kids of all ages to dress up as their favorite superhero and enjoy free activities at Morton Library and specials at downtown shops and restaurants. For more information, call (309) 263-2491.

 

Journey to Space in 3-D

Saturday, 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

$7.50 adult; $6.50 senior; $5.50 child; $5 member

‘Journey To Space’ gives a sweeping overview of past space accomplishments, current activities and future plans. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

JUNE 12

The Duryea Brothers Lecture

Sunday, 2 p.m.

Auditorium

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington

Free

Mike Rucker, will clarify the history of the Duryea brothers and discuss the Duryea Peoria Trap that is now on permanent exhibit at Peoria Riverfront Museum. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

JUNE 13

Monday Summer Movie in Morton

Monday, 6-8 p.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor

Free

The movie “Cars” will be shown. Free snacks. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

Kids Paint “Puppy Sunset”

Monday, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court

$25 per class

Kids 5 – 12 will complete a picture of two puppies with a vivid sunset in the background. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.

 

Humans vs. Zombies at the Library

Monday, 1-2:30 p.m.

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing

Free

Open to teens. Wear sunscreen and bring a Nerf gun if you have one. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

 

JUNE 14

TCGHS Meets with the 4th Annual School Reunion

Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Pekin High School, 1903 Court St.,

Free

There will be no potluck or business meeting this year. Everyone is asked to bring some mementos or stories to show and tell. For more information, call (309) 477-3044.

 

Spoon Man Entertains the Whole Family

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Hannah’s Reading Garden, Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing St.

Free

The “Spoon Man” offers a hilarious interactive comedy program for all ages. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

 

JUNE 15

Crafty Kids Club

Wednesday, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Speakeasy Art Center, 353 Court St., Pekin

$10 per class’ siblings 1/2 price

The class members will be making adorable sheep from Cheerios, grapes and raisins. For more information, call (309) 267-2058.

 

TCRC Charity Golf Classic

Wednesday, 12:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Quail Meadows Golf Course, 2215 Centennial Drive, Washington

$75 per person

Scramble format. Registration is at 11 a.m. Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Includes box lunch, 18 holes of golf, and Buffalo Wild Wings Sliders. For more information, call (309) 347-7148.

 

 

 

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