Good morning, Peoria.

Woodruff Career Technical Center will use a $6,500 grant from River City Construction Foundation to buy a new SawStop table saw that stops automatically to protect students.

The donation was raised during a corn hole tournament in September and will boost on-the-job training for skilled trades.

Illinois Superintendent Tony Sanders warned that the education budget will not see a big increase in K-12 funding next year because fiscal pressures remain high.

The board will review his proposal on Jan. 14 and Gov. Pritzker will consider it for the state budget.

Peoria residents should note that recycling and trash pick-up is delayed by one day after Christmas Day — Thursday routes will move to Friday and Friday routes will shift to Saturday, while Monday through Wednesday remain on schedule.

Peoria-area girls basketball teams competed in the IESA state finals in December across Illinois.

Germantown Hills, Washington Central, and Peoria Christian finished second while other Tri-County teams earned third, fourth, or quarterfinal placements + showed competitive play.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Winter Break Kids Mini Clay Camp

10 AM – 12 PM — The Clay Den — Cost info not specified — Kids explore ceramics through hands-on projects in a fun winter camp.

Winter Break Kids Mini Clay Camp

10 AM – 12 PM — The Clay Den — $35 — A creative escape for kids to explore pottery with hands-on guidance.

Glass Blowing Ornaments Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $65 for three pieces — Learn to blow glass and create unique ornaments in this fun, hands-on workshop.