now thru Nov. 7 – Chrysanthemum Show @ Luthy Botanical Gardens. Call: (309) 686-3362. Admission: Adults- $2.00 Children 12 & under- FREE.
now thru Jan. 9, 2011 – Lakeview Museum- Audubon at the Lakeview Museum. Call: (309) 686-7000.
Nov. 4 – Neighborhood Leadership Awards Banquet – at Holiday Inn City Centre from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. District 150 Superintendent Grenita Latham will give keynote presentation. Ceremony follows with awards to neighborhood activists.
Nov. 5 – Junction City Holiday Walk – 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. @ Junction City, Peoria Heights. There will be Christmas carolers, carriage rides for the kids, pictures with Santa Claus, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails & goodies in each of our unique shops. Call (309) 740-0808. Admission: FREE.
Nov. 6 – 3rd Annual Veterans Day Parade to be hosted by the Wayne A. Downing American Legion Post 1111 in Peoria Heights. The parade starts on Marietta Avenue and ends at Tower Park. Featured speaker: Hal Fritz, retired Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, Medal of Honor recipient for heroic action in Viet Nam. Mayor Mark Allen will welcome all to the parade.
Nov 6 – Handmade Crafts, Candy and Bake Sale will be held to benefit the B’Nai B’rith Residents Assoc. from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at 215 W. Sam J. Stone Ave. A Pull-Pork Barbeque lunch will be available.
Nov. 7 – Remembering Peoria – 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Gateway Building – on Peoria’s RiverFront. Tickets: $5.00. Event sponsored by the neighborhood Alliance, NFP. Speakers: John Stenson, Roger Monroe, Alice Brophy, Norman Kelly, James Polk, Dr. Peter Couri, and Dr. Rita Ali. Music by Pat Ward & local Barber Shop Quartet. Light Refreshment. Silent Auction.
Nov. 7 – Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon! Go for an afternoon of cool jazz & great food! Features Preston Jackson & Friends from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. @ historic Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Downtown Peoria. Complementary soups, desserts, & beverages. Art & Antiques Silent Auction. BYOB. $25 per person. For info & tickets call 309-636-7022
Nov. 10 – Community Make a Blanket Day to benefit Project Linus – JONES SEWING MACHINE CO., 3410 N. Prospect Rd. Become a volunteer “blanketeer!” Anytime between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sewing machines & fabric squares provided. Bring favorite notions and your own lunch. Call 309-682-3672.
Nov. 10 – Methodist Medical Center offers “Coffee w/the Doctors.” Topic: “Preventing and Treating Falls” among seniors by Dr. Charles Lagoski of the Methodist Center for Senior Health. Free balance assessments & a tour of the Methodist Center for Senior Health at the Methodist Atrium ABC conference room. From 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Call to reserve 636-9500.
Nov. 11 – The Peoria County Genealogical Society general meeting: @ 101 State Street at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker: Norm Kelly, a well-known historian in the Peoria area. His book, “Until You Are Dead,” is available at the Peoria Public Library.
Nov. 11 – 14 – The Peoria Park District’s Community Children’s Theatre presents their fall production of “Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.”@ Peoria Players Theatre. Evening performances: 11th – 14th at 7:00 p.m. Afternoon performances: 13th – 14th @ 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 for adults/$8 for seniors & children under 12. Purchase tickets at www.artspartners.net, the Glen Oak Park Pavilion, or call 309-681-2861.
Nov. 12 – 14 – Julep’s Closet- presented by Junior League of Peoria at RiverPlex. Call: (309) 231-4534; Admission: Admission- $1.00. Peoria’s largest sale of quality new & used merchandise. Proceeds go towards funding the League’s projects.
Nov. 13 – Native American Remembering Day – at Wildlife Prairie State Park. Phone: (309) 676-0998.
Nov. 13 – Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents Subscription III – 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. @ Peoria Civic Center Theater. Tickets: $22 – $72. Call 309-671-1096. Features violin soloist Anna Lee.
Nov. 13 – Animal Art Show –@ Peoria’s Glen Oak Zoo. Call: (309) 686-3365. General zoo admission. The Peoria Zoo offers their first annual photo safari photography contest. All entries will be on display during our Animal Art Show on November 13th.
Nov. 13 – Special Dance w/acclaimed pianist Jacqueline Schwab will join the Rusty Pickup String Band for an old-time dance @ the historic Shore Acres Club House in Chillicothe. Dance begins at 7:00 p.m. Admission: $5, w/$15 family maximum. Call 309-274-2719.
Nov. 13 – The Dinette Set Cartoonist, Julie Larson, is Coming to Peoria Public Library to talk about her newest book, “A Penny for Your Thoughts,”@ Lakeview Branch at 10:30 a.m. The book is available for $27.50 with a portion of the proceeds going to support the Friends of Peoria Public Library. Other Dinette Set books, will be available ($15 each) while supplies last. Purchased books will be signed & personalized. Call (309) 497-2141.
Nov. 14 – The Central Illinois Jazz Society Presents the CIJS House Band at 6:00 p.m. Features Guest Group: Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project at 7:15 p.m. at the Starting Gate Banquet Room, located in Landmark Recreation Center, 3225 N. Dries Lane.
Nov. 14 – “Shall We Gather – Civil War Era Music and Beyond” – Listen to renditions of American Civil War era classics & learn their stories – 3:00 p.m. @ Universalist Unitarian Church, 3000 W. Richwoods Blvd. An offering will be received & a reception will follow the concert.
Nov. 16 – “Foot Care for Seniors and Diabetics” features Dr. Abigail Mahoney, podiatrist @ Methodist Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center. Registered Dietician Lauren Rusk will present “Building Strong Nutrition for Healthy Bones.” 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @Methodist North at Allen Road. Call 636-9500.
Nov 19 – Traders Realty sponsored Blood Drive – 9:30a.m. – 1:00 p.m. @ 721 W. Lake St office. Call 309-686-5000. The Red Cross Blood Mobile with be parked in front for easy access for donations.
Nov. 19 – 27 – Candlelight Walks at Luthy Botanical Gardens. Phone: (309) 686-3362.
Nov. 19 – 31 – Poinsettia Show – Luthy Botanical Gardens. Phone: (309) 686-32362.
Nov. 20 – 2nd annual Home Party Bazaar at the Riverplex from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Check out items for your home, family, health and beauty items, candles, pottery, baskets, jewelry, etc. Visit www.riverplex.org or call 282-1508.
Nov. 22 – Life on Water Street – (4th Thursdays) 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Contemporary Art Center on Peoria’s Riverfront. Listen to wonderful poetry from all over the community or share your own. Phone: (309) 671-5555. Admission: Members- $4.00 Non-members- $7.00.
Nov. 26 – The 123rd Santa Claus Parade – at 10:15a.m. Downtown Peoria. Features costumed characters, novelty walking units, horse units, decorated floats, marching bands, and Santa Claus. New this year: “Trot for Tots” run. Phone: (309) 681-0696.
Nov. 26 – Yule Like Peoria – Downtown Peoria – Commercial buildings in downtown Peoria host various forms of entertainment, refreshments, an ice-carving contest, costumed characters &holiday decorations. Call: (309) 681-0696.
Nov. 26 – Family House presents: Christmas Magic, a post Santa Claus Parade Luncheon @ noon at the Hotel Pere Marquette. Children’s lunches: $15/adults $20 for Soup & Sandwich. Call 309-685-5300.
Nov. 28 – Festival of Lights Parade – 123 Par 3 Lane- East Peoria, IL. The Parade of Lights kicks off the Festival of Lights at 5:45 p.m. This one-night event features a parade of 30-lighted floats that will cruise down the streets of East Peoria along a three-mile route. Call 1-800-365-3743. $5 per car Monday-Thursday and $10 per car Friday, Saturday & Sunday.