Good morning, Peoria.

25News is leading its annual Lifting Spirits letter drive in Central Illinois, inviting locals to send handwritten cards and notes to seniors and long-term care residents.

The initiative fosters community connection (boosting creative self-care benefits) and builds on last year’s success.

Bradley University and Illinois Central College announced a new transfer program (Path2BU) that lets ICC students with associate degrees join Bradley with streamlined credit evaluation and advising.

Eligible students with at least a 2.7 GPA may receive last-dollar scholarships funded by a $1 million Gilmore Foundation grant.

Early Tuesday at 1:27 a.m., USGS confirmed a 3.8 magnitude earthquake occurred near Ohlman — residents in Springfield, Decatur, Jacksonville and other nearby towns reported feeling the shake.

The Illinois Secretary of State warned drivers on Jan.

20 about scam texts that pretend to be from the DMV and threaten to suspend driving privileges — the notice stressed that official texts only send appointment reminders.

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.

High ON Love: Valentine's Art Night

7-9 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 entry + pottery costs — Unleash your creativity with a relaxed open-paint experience for adults this Valentine's season.