Good morning, Peoria.

Crittenton Centers is hosting its 42nd annual Stocking Stuffer Store at Northwoods Mall from Dec.

4-14, where kids age 12 and younger can choose gifts that support programs for children & families in crisis.

Firefighters responded Sunday night near East Koch Drive in North Peoria when a greenhouse caught fire, controlling the blaze in about an hour and saving a house 25 feet away—no injuries were reported.

Whitey's 29 powered by Crusens, formerly Whitey's BBQ, will hold a soft opening on Friday, Dec.

12 at 7 a.m. at 1007 N. Main St. in Creve Coeur after closing last October for renovations + it continued offering catering during the closure.

Almost 100 teenagers from the Lincoln Challenge Academy graduated yesterday at the Peoria Civic Center after five months of classes, physical training and community service.

The program builds life skills with guidance (mentors chosen from each student’s own network) and will start its next session in January.

Dr. Joy Erlichman Miller, who founded Joy Miller & Associates and helped thousands with mental health services, died suddenly Saturday.

Known for co-founding the local Teen Crisis Line, she would have celebrated her 75th birthday today.

Illinois will face Tennessee in the Music City Bowl on Tuesday, Dec.

30 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Fans can watch the game at 4:30 p.m. CT on ESPN & online on Fubo, with the Illini entering the bowl with an 8-4 record.

Family Fun Ornament Painting Party

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $10 per ornament — Paint holiday ornaments and create lasting family memories in a festive atmosphere.

Glass Blowing Ornaments Workshop

1-4 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $65 for three ornaments — Create beautiful glass ornaments in this fun and hands-on workshop.

Tiny Tidings Acrylic Painting Class

1-3:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Drinks available for purchase — Create a charming winter scene featuring a moose in a red scarf while sipping warm drinks.

Glass Blowing Ornaments Workshop

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $65 for three pieces — Create your own colorful blown glass orbs in a fun and guided workshop.

Santa Hat Votive Clay Hand Building Class

5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 — Create a charming Santa hat votive from clay while enjoying a festive atmosphere.

Jingle and Throw: A Holiday Wheel Throwing Party

6:30-8 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 registration fee — Experience a festive wheel throwing class and create your own holiday masterpiece.

Fused Glass Christmas Ornament Workshop

1-3 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Check website for pricing — Create beautiful fused glass ornaments perfect for holiday decor or heartfelt gifts.

Tic-Tac-Toe Board Hand Building Class for Kids

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — The Clay Den — All materials included — Create your own ceramic tic-tac-toe board and pieces in a fun, hands-on clay experience.

Squishmallow Clay Creation Class

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost not specified — Unleash creativity by crafting your own Squishmallow-inspired clay buddy in this fun hand-building class for kids.

Jingle and Throw: A Holiday Wheel Throwing Party

6:30-8 p.m. — The Clay Den — $45 — Create your own festive pottery masterpiece in a fun holiday-themed wheel throwing class.