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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Peoria is set to host its 137th Santa Claus Parade, the nation's longest-running holiday parade, with festivities including hot cocoa and treats.  WMBD

CRIME NEWS

  • Peoria firefighters extinguished an intentionally set garage fire on Thanksgiving Day, with damages estimated at $2,000 and no injuries.  WMBD

ECONOMY NEWS

  • 66% of Black Friday shoppers are expected to shop in person, with Peoria’s Northwoods Mall experiencing lower morning traffic but some shoppers missing the traditional hustle.  25 News Now

EVENTS

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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.

    Sun, 12/1/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/3/24

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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.

    Wed, 12/4/24

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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.

    Thu, 12/5/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/6/24

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  • Exhibition by Terri Shockency: Double Entendre

    Terri Shockency's exhibition features colorful paintings that cleverly illustrate puns, highlighting anthropomorphized versions of famous personalities to reflect on human relationships.

    Sat, 12/7/24

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  • Nativity Votive Clay Hand Building Workshop

    Participants will create handcrafted votive holders featuring serene nativity scenes using fundamental clay techniques in a festive workshop setting.

    Sun, 12/8/24

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  • Exhibition: Terri Shockency's Double Entendre

    This exhibition features Terri Shockency's humorous and thought-provoking paintings that play on illustrated puns, depicting famous individuals as anthropomorphic animals.

    Tue, 12/10/24

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  • Exhibition: 'A Small Wonder Gift Shop'

    This exhibition showcases small works of art by local artists, perfect for holiday gifting and available for immediate purchase.

    Wed, 12/11/24

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  • Exhibition: Terri Shockency - Double Entendre

    This exhibition showcases Terri Shockency's whimsical paintings that serve as illustrated puns, featuring anthropomorphic representations of famous personalities.

    Thu, 12/12/24

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