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Sunday, December 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Peoria’s Afro African Police League and Afro American Firefighters Association hosted their 30th Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday, treating kids to a movie, popcorn and toys while parents got Aldi gift cards. In partnership with Peoria Public Schools, the event aimed to support families and build trust with first responders.  25 News Now

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Peoria Public Works crews are using tandem plowing to clear slick roads during heavy snow and high winds, urging motorists to keep a safe distance + avoid passing plows as they work on busy streets and plan to shift to residential areas later this evening.  25 News Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 12/18/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 12/19/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 12/21/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 12/22/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 12/23/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 12/26/25

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  • Jake Jaeger Headlining Debut

    8-9:30 p.m. — Jukebox Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Central Illinois’ rising star and friends post-holiday.

    Sat, 12/27/25

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  • Bubble Bowl Clay Hand Building Class

    12:30-2 p.m. — The Clay Den — Cost details not provided — Create a unique bubble bowl using fun hand-building techniques in a welcoming environment.

    Sun, 12/28/25

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  • Winter Break Kids Mini Clay Camp

    10 AM - 4 PM — The Clay Den — Cost info not provided — A creative 2-Day camp where kids ages 6 and up learn hand building and wheel throwing techniques in ceramics.

    Mon, 12/29/25

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.

~ Winston Churchill

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