Good morning, Peoria.

Peoria’s Center for Prevention of Abuse is hosting its 37th Annual Duck Race on August 23 at EastSide Centre, where 35,000 ducks will race down a water slide and prizes such as a $10,000 grand prize will be awarded.

Ducks are on sale for $5 each until race day and every purchase supports vital services for survivors of abuse.

A Peoria County grand jury indicted 67-year-old attorney Thorn Smith for allegedly voting twice in the April 1 consolidated election after officials found he cast a second ballot following his earlier mail-in vote.

Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will return to Peoria for a show at Carver Arena on October 18 as part of his tour at the Peoria Civic Center—tickets go on sale through the PCC Insider Presale on Wednesday at noon and to the general public on Friday at noon.

Peoria vocal coach Edith Barnard is offering a summer vocal class titled Sing for the Health of It — Shower Singers Unite! — for anyone eager to sing regardless of shyness.

The class will hold on three Thursday nights in June from 5—6:30 p.m. at her Woodland Studio and is limited to eight participants.

Today at 7 a.m., W Moss Avenue is closed from N Western Avenue to N MacArthur Highway for the Moss Avenue Reconstruction Project through fall and only residential and emergency vehicles can use it while on-street parking is not allowed.

Drivers must use marked detour routes—like W Martin Luther King Jr. Drive or W Bradley Avenue—and take caution in the area.

Teen Pottery Summer Camp

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost info not provided — Explore the world of clay with hand-building and wheel throwing activities for teens.

Strong Families Resource Fair

1-4:30 p.m. — Frank Campbell Community Center — Free entry — Discover a wealth of resources aimed at supporting families in need at this annual community event.

New Englobe Glaze Workshop

6 AM – 8 PM — Art at the Bodega — $10 entry + $40 for mugs — Craft unique stoneware mugs with beautiful new engobes in a fun and creative environment.

To-Go Cup Hand Building Class

12:00 – 1:30 PM — The Clay Den — All materials included — Learn to shape your own ceramic to-go cup in a creative workshop.

Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Illinois Central College - East Peoria Campus — Tickets available — Swing along with the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra as they perform timeless classics.

Summer 3 Day Art Camp 2025: Week 1

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $165 per week — Unleash creativity with animal-themed art projects for kids aged 6 and up.

Friday the 13th Halloween Mid-Year Party

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 entry — Celebrate Halloween early with spooky pottery painting, snacks, and special discounts.

Spin with Dad: Father's Day Wheel Throwing Class

6:30-8 p.m. — The Clay Den — Class fee applies — Celebrate Father's Day with a fun pottery wheel experience for dads and their kids.

Clay Planter Hand Building Workshop

12-2 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a personalized clay planter while enjoying a fun and creative workshop experience.

Summer Art Camp - Week 2: Music Madness

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $165 — Dive into creative fun with musical-themed projects for kids this summer.