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Saturday, February 14th, 2026

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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Peoria Civic Center expects 15,000 visitors this weekend with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks drawing 10,000 on Saturday and Les Miserables and IHSA Cheer Jam Fest continuing through Sunday — visitors should arrive early to secure parking and follow the clear bag policy.  WMBD

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Winter Olympics feature curling, skiing and more today between 2:05 a.m. and 3:42 p.m. CT on local NBC affiliates including WEEK in Peoria — viewers can also watch additional events tomorrow by tuning into NBC or streaming on Peacock.  Pekin Daily Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Clay Together, Stay Together: Throwing for Two

    2:30-4:00 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Unleash your creativity while crafting whimsical mushroom mugs in a festive Valentine’s wheel-throwing class.

    Sun, 2/15/26

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  • Spiral Olive Dish Clay Hand Building Class

    4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — Materials included — Create a unique spiral olive dish while learning hand-building techniques in this beginner-friendly class.

    Thu, 2/19/26

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  • Romantasy: A Book Lovers Art Night

    6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 — Immerse yourself in a cozy evening of creativity with bookish art projects and delightful treats.

    Fri, 2/20/26

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  • Doodle Love Canvas Class

    6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — All supplies included — Unleash your creativity with a whimsical Valentine’s painting of a pup in a bow tie, perfect for all skill levels.

    Sat, 2/21/26

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  • Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Results...RECYCLE!

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — Brimfield Library — Free program — Learn about the complete recycling process from an industry expert in this engaging session.

    Tue, 2/24/26

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  • Tissue Box Clay Hand Building Class

    4:00-5:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a custom tissue box cover in this hands-on clay class for all skill levels.

    Thu, 2/26/26

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  • Flower Chip and Dip Dish Clay Hand Building Class

    5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — $ — Create your own floral-inspired chip and dip dish while learning hand-building techniques in a fun and creative environment.

    Fri, 2/27/26

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  • Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Oil Painting: Mountain Waterfall

    9 AM – 12 PM — Art at the Bodega — Supplies included — Unleash your inner artist with a serene landscape painting class inspired by Bob Ross.

    Sat, 2/28/26

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  • Gnome Clay Hand Building Class

    4-5:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 — Craft your festive St. Patrick’s Day gnome with guided clay hand-building fun!

    Thu, 3/5/26

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  • Charcuterie Board Clay Hand Building Class

    5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Design and craft your own unique ceramic charcuterie board in a fun, beginner-friendly class.

    Fri, 3/6/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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