Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of July.
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🎭 Culture
Local groups praise today's event to designate Detweiller Marina and Playground as a historic landmark, protecting a site that marks early exploration and mid-century architecture (including a 1,000-year-old effigy plate discovery and a 1960s harborhouse design).
The move defends the property amid plans to sell part of it.
🏈 Sports
Peoria City beat Minneapolis City SC 4-0 at Shea Stadium Saturday to secure a spot in the USL League Two Central Conference Finals (avenging last year’s playoff loss).
They will play the winner of Flint City Bucks and Steel City FC Sunday night.
🎉 Peoria Events
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3-Day Summer Camp: Week 6 - Summer Vibes
9 AM – 12 PM — Art at the Bodega — $185 per week — Explore creative projects in glass fusing, ceramic painting, and more with the Summer Vibes theme.
Under the Sea Pottery Summer Camp
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — The Clay Den — Check event page for costs — Dive into ocean-themed pottery creations designed for young artists aged 7 and up.
2026 River and Rails Festival - Thursday
Festival Hours — Three Sisters Park — Tickets support local non-profit — Enjoy live music, carnival rides, and food vendors in a vibrant summer celebration.
Clay Hand-Built Garden House Workshop
5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Build a charming miniature garden house using creative hand-building techniques.
Christmas in July Hand Building Event
5:30-7 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost varies — Get creative with festive clay projects in the sunshine and prepare for the holidays early.
Mini Mushroom Fairy House Clay Hand Building Class
1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $35 — Create a whimsical mini mushroom fairy house in this all-ages clay hand-building workshop.
Kids Wheel Pottery Summer Camp
9 AM – 12 PM — The Clay Den — Cost info not specified — Creative 3-day camp where kids sculpt outer space wonders with clay and learn pottery basics.
Jingle and Throw: Holiday Wheel Throwing
6:30-8 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 — Unleash your creativity in a festive pottery class and take home your own holiday masterpiece.
Stained Glass Beginner Workshop
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Art at the Bodega — $85 per person — Dive into the world of stained glass and create your own lemon or orange masterpiece in a fun, welcoming environment.
Organic Chip and Dip Dish Clay Hand Building Class
1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Unleash your creativity while crafting a functional, nature-inspired dish in this hands-on clay workshop.
🏠 Peoria Real Estate
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