Monday, October 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gold Star families in central Illinois gathered at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for the 10th annual event to honor the memory of their relatives lost in active duty. WMBD
- ➤ The first annual Communities Breaking Bread event in Peoria aimed to unite the community through activities like free haircuts, live music, and prize giveaways. 25 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Second City comedy club will perform its improv holiday special at Illinois Central College in East Peoria on Nov. 30. Peoria Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Top Republicans, including U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Jim Jordan, attended a Peoria fundraiser to support Congressional candidate Joe McGraw's bid for the 17th District. 25 News Now
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GLPA/WAC 2024 Conference in Peoria, IL
Experience a collaborative environment at GLPA's first joint conference featuring delegate talks, workshops, and excursions around the vibrant Peoria area.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender Live in Concert
Experience the iconic soundtrack of Avatar: The Last Airbender performed live by an orchestra at the Peoria Civic Center.
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Witches Walk at W.E. Sullivan's Irish Pub
Experience a whimsical evening of witching in various costumes, with live music and specialty drinks at W.E. Sullivan's Irish Pub.
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Halloween Party at Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
Celebrate Halloween with live music featuring Dexter O'Neal & Funk Yard at the Contemporary Art Center in Peoria.
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Halloween Wheel Throwing Experience for Beginners
Experience a festive evening of wheel throwing under candlelight, where you'll create unique ceramic pieces in a Halloween-themed atmosphere.
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A Day To Remember Concert featuring August Burns Red and Stand Atlantic
Experience a night of live music with A Day To Remember, featuring performances by August Burns Red and Stand Atlantic at the Peoria Civic Center.
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Fall Tour 2024 featuring Keith & Kristyn Getty and Matt Papa
Experience an uplifting evening of music with renowned artists Keith & Kristyn Getty and Matt Papa at Grace Presbyterian Church.
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Halloween Wheel Throwing Extravaganza - A Spooky Clay Experience
Experience a unique Halloween-themed wheel throwing class where participants of all skill levels can create spooky ceramic pieces under candlelight, with costumes encouraged.
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Beginner Wheel Throwing Workshop
Learn the art of wheel throwing in this beginner-friendly class while creating your own unique clay pieces.
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Clay Holiday Workshop: Create Your Own Santa Gnome
Experience a hands-on clay building class where you will sculpt and personalize a jolly Santa gnome under expert guidance.
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