Good morning, Peoria.

The family of Nola Lobdell, a 6-year-old who drowned at Mt. Hawley Country Club on July 28 during an employee event, is seeking $35,000 via GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses at Grace Presbyterian Church on Wednesday — donations will also help her surviving siblings as Peoria police continue investigating the pool incident.

El Mirador en el Rio has opened in the Powell Press Building in Peoria— the city’s oldest commercial building built in 1852 and once a printing shop and visitor’s center.

The bistro started renovations in March with a new kitchen and outdoor patio and secured a three-year lease after investing $150,000 while the city contributed $50,000.

On Saturday, August 2, at about 1:39 p.m., Peoria Police responded to a report of a disturbance on the 500 block of W.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive when a male subject discharged a shotgun inside a residence during a verbal altercation—no injuries were reported and the suspect was not located.

Peoria Police responded at around 12:30 a.m. early Saturday at Willow Knolls and Bradford in Peoria—hospitalizing a 36 year old man after he was shot multiple times in his right hand and grazed on the back of his head; his injuries were not life-threatening and police are seeking suspects.

Peoria gas prices increased by 1.9 cents in the past week to average $3.31 a gallon on Monday — oil briefly hit $70 a barrel last week — according to GasBuddy, with prices still four cents lower than last month's and 43 cents lower than last year's levels.

Starting Monday, Peoria will replace some downtown parking meters with smart versions that accept coins, credit cards, debit cards, and contactless payments.

During this week-long upgrade, the city is waiving meter fees — all parking meters will soon switch to the new system with a text reminder before time runs out.

Greater Peoria’s real estate market rebounded in the second quarter as home sales increased 1.6% from last year, with 562 closed sales in June marking a 15.6% jump and overall sales reaching 1,494 at an average price just over $203,500—evidence of growing buyer confidence amid stable interest rates. Inventory remained tight as many homeowners held off listing their properties—preferring to keep their historically low mortgage rates while slowly testing the market.

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 scratch with no prior experience needed.

Jurassic Art Adventure

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 event fee per painter — Unleash creativity with dino-themed pottery at this family-friendly paint night.

Faux Stained Glass Workshop

3-6 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $50 — Create your own shimmering faux stained glass masterpiece using colorful crushed glass and resin.

Paint with Highland Cows

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $20 entry — Enjoy a mini moo party with Highland Cows while creating your own pottery masterpiece.

Shut Up & Write! Peoria

6-7 p.m. — Dang Boba, Poke & Banh Mi — Free participation — Focus and write with fellow creatives in a supportive community environment.

Mushroom Fairy House Clay Hand Building Class

5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 — Craft your own whimsical mushroom fairy house with step-by-step guidance and decorative flair.

Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Oil Painting: Enchanted Falls

9 AM – 12 PM — Art at the Bodega — Supplies included — Learn Bob Ross techniques while creating your own serene masterpiece in a calming atmosphere.

Popcorn Dish Clay Hand Building Class

1-2:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — Check online for fees — Craft your personal popcorn dish using fun clay hand-building techniques.

Anime & Manga Club

4-5 p.m. — Peoria Heights Public Library — Free entry — Discuss manga and enjoy your favorite anime shows after school.

6 Week Wheel Throwing Class

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $275 — Unleash your creativity in this engaging pottery course designed for all skill levels.