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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cirque Italia is a water circus from Europe that will perform at Peoria’s Exposition Gardens from August 22 to 25. The show will feature water acts, air tricks, balance feats, and bike jumps—telling the story of a farm boy who moves to a big city. Pekin Daily Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Public Schools’ superintendent Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat announced on July 18 that she will step down after the upcoming school year—her decade of leadership since 2015 included key policy changes such as introducing cell phone pouches, a new school calendar and clear backpack rules, and no details have been shared on her future or the search for a successor. WCBU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois residents can view the Perseid meteor shower from mid-July to late August with peak activity on Aug. 12 and 13, and clear viewing times on July 24 and July 30 when the sky is best between midnight and dawn; moonlight may affect the view. The shower comes from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle + skywatchers are advised to use free astronomy apps to help spot key stars. Pekin Daily Times
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The USL League Two playoffs began Friday with 32 teams in quarterfinal matchups, including Peoria City's contest against Minneapolis City SC at 3 p.m. at Valley Stadium in Des Moines—winners will move on to Sunday's conference semifinals while later rounds, including the finals on July 25 and the championship on Aug. 2, are still set to take place. Pekin Daily Times
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Argentine Tango Practica
7-9 p.m. — Contemporary Art Center of Peoria — $5 entry — Weekly tango practica welcoming dancers of all levels to practice and improve their skills.
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Summer Art Camp Week 6: Shark Week Theme
9 AM – 12 PM — Art at the Bodega — $165 — Dive into a fin-tastic Shark Week with creative art projects for kids.
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Draped Floral Vase Workshop
5:30-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $48 for 8" vase — Create stunning fused glass flower vases in this hands-on class with expert guidance.
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Sea Glass Succulents Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Ticket required — Create your own sea glass succulent with step-by-step instruction and all materials provided.
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Christmas in July Painting Party
1-4 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a fun pottery painting event featuring discounts and festivities.
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Organic Vase Clay Hand Building Class
12-2 p.m. — The Clay Den — $40.00 — Create a unique organic bud vase in this hands-on clay workshop perfect for flower displays.
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Wheel Thrown Chip and Dip Dish Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create a stylish chip and dip bowl from start to finish with no prior experience needed.
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Clay Wreath Hand Building Class
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $35.00 — Create a personalized ceramic wreath using slab-building techniques in a fun and creative class.
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Bread Pan Clay Hand Building Class
5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost included — Create a handmade bread pan using fun clay techniques and personalize it with your choice of glaze.
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Tissue Box Clay Hand Building Class
12-2 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create your own custom tissue box cover in this fun and hands-on clay class.
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