Good morning, Peoria.

Peoria Mayor Rita Ali said the annual MLK Day march is paused due to low turnout and the need for better planning next year.

In its place, community organizers will hold The People's March on Monday at 2 p.m. starting at the Civic Center and ending at Grace Baptist Church.

Peoria Park District will use a $600K state grant from the OSLAD program to upgrade Chartwell Park on the northwest side by adding a playground, walking paths, a picnic shelter & invasive plant removal; design work and public input start next year with completion expected by late summer or fall.

Illinois Verizon customers affected by a seven-hour outage on Jan.

14 will receive a $20 credit that they can claim through the myVerizon mobile app, with notification sent by text message. The provider is reviewing a software issue that caused the disruption.

Yesterday, Pleasant Hill Elementary joined the Every Student Initiative with the Peoria Riverfront Museum during a special assembly, with community funding providing 20 dollars per student (from H&S Industries).

Students now can take part in curriculum-linked museum experiences that enrich learning.

Valentine's Day Keepsake Prints for Kids and Pets

12-1 p.m. — The Clay Den — Pricing varies based on number of prints — Create personalized clay prints of tiny hands and paws for cherished memories.

Letter Holder Clay Hand Building Class

4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a beautiful and practical ceramic wall-hanging letter holder in a relaxed atmosphere.

Mystery Box Clay Night – Hand-Building Edition

5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $30-$50 — Unleash your creativity with a surprise clay project in a fun and supportive environment.

Spring Luminary Workshop

1:00 – 2:30 PM — Fondulac District Library — Registration required — Create a personalized wine bottle luminary with decorative tattoos and twinkling lights.

Couples Cozy Clay Mug Hand Building Class

1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — One ticket per couple — Celebrate love and creativity by crafting personalized mugs together this Valentine’s Day.

Strawberry Trinket Dish Clay Hand Building Class

4-5:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost for glazing optional — Craft your unique strawberry-shaped dish in this creative clay workshop.

Bingo while you Paint

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 admission — Enjoy an evening of creativity with bingo and pottery painting for artistic fun and prizes.

Valentine's Day Prints Pop-Up

12-4 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $25 deposit required — Create cherished keepsakes with your little ones' prints just in time for Valentine's Day.

Nesting Bowls Hand Building Class

1:15-3 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create your own functional nesting bowls in this hands-on ceramic workshop.

Fused Glass Heart Class

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Participants pay for materials — Create stunning heart-shaped glass art while enjoying an engaging and fun hands-on experience.