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Peoria
Monday, November 25th, 2024
Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Doris Griffin in Peoria provides hot meals to the homeless every other Sunday through her Stone Soup Street Ministry, despite facing her own financial difficulties. 25 News Now
- ➤ Peoria's Springdale Cemetery names Aaron Comte, a fifth-generation Peorian and experienced funeral professional, as its new general manager to maintain its historic legacy. Peoria Journal Star
- ➤ The Peoria Friendship House celebrated its 5th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway, providing 250-300 families with turkeys and holiday meals, supported by 50 volunteers. 25 News Now
- ➤ The Peoria area is hosting a vote to determine the best high school football marching band of the 2024 Illinois High School Association season, highlighting the role of bands in enhancing game excitement. Pekin Daily Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Peoria Riverfront Museum commemorates its 12th anniversary, highlighting its diverse collections, educational programs, and upcoming attractions, including a Jim Henson Exhibition. Peoria Journal Star
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Exhibition - Terri Shockency: Double Entendre
Experience the whimsical paintings of Terri Shockency, where illustrated puns bring humor and insight into our relationships with anthropomorphic animals and famous figures.
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Exhibition: A Small Wonder Gift Shop
Experience a curated collection of small artworks from local artists, perfect for unique holiday gifts at the Contemporary Art Center.
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The Chocolate Turkey 3-Mile Run
Experience a delightful blend of fitness and indulgence at The Chocolate Turkey 3-Mile, where runners enjoy scenic views while earning sweet treats along the route.
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Fused Glass Christmas Tree Workshop
Experience the art of fused glass by creating a stunning Christmas tree while being guided by an expert instructor.
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Exhibition: Terri Shockency's Illustrated Puns
Experience the whimsical art of Terri Shockency, where her paintings transform famous figures into anthropomorphic companions, revealing the joy in our human-animal relationships.
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Santa's Kids Workshop: Creative Gift-Making Experience
Experience a fun-filled kids workshop where children create and wrap up to four unique holiday gifts for their family members under the guidance of skilled instructors.
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43rd Annual Greater Peoria Farm Show
Experience the latest innovations in agriculture and explore plans for the upcoming growing season at the Greater Peoria Farm Show.
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Exhibition: A Small Wonder Gift Shop
This exhibition features small works of art from local artists, perfect for holiday gifts, in a transformed gallery space at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.
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Exhibition: 'A Small Wonder Gift Shop'
The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria will transform Gallery 3R into a gift shop featuring small works of art by local artists, ideal for holiday gifting.
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Holiday Poinsettia Clay Creation Workshop
Participants will learn hand-building techniques to create decorative poinsettia flowers out of clay in a festive workshop setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The creative adult is the child who survived.
~ Ursula K. Le Guin
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