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Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fire officials say arson set a fire at a vacant house near Warren and Ann Streets in South Peoria; firefighters arrived at 3:35 a.m. Saturday and extinguished the blaze within 10 minutes (accelerants were found on the stairs and second floor) with no injuries reported. WMBD
- ➤ Sheriff's deputies responded at 1:41 a.m. Saturday to a rural Washburn home in Woodford County—about 25 miles northeast of Peoria—where a domestic incident left a woman with gunshot wounds outside and a man with a self-inflicted wound upstairs; both were taken to a hospital with conditions not released. WCBU
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Anime & Manga Club
4-5 p.m. — Peoria Heights Public Library — Free entry — Discuss manga and enjoy your favorite anime shows after school.
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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.
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Peoria Irish Fest
All day — Peoria Riverfront Park — $12 Single Day Tickets / $30 Weekend Passes — Celebrate Celtic culture with music, dance, and whiskey tastings along the scenic riverfront.
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Alpacas and Clay Connection
12-2 p.m. — The Clay Den — $40 per person — Create a clay masterpiece while enjoying time with adorable live alpacas.
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Fruitful Fun – Watermelon Pottery Party
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 reservation fee plus piece cost — Enjoy a family-friendly watermelon-themed pottery painting experience with fresh treats.
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South Bend Cubs at Peoria Chiefs
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Dozer Park — Cost info not specified — Watch a thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup between local rivals.
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