Good morning, Peoria.

Peoria gas prices dropped by 7.7 cents a gallon last week — today's average is $2.85, which is 30.7 cents lower than last month's and 29.2 cents lower than last year, according to GasBuddy.

High school girls basketball teams in the Peoria area are set to compete in multiple holiday tournaments, beginning with today’s games at Geneva HS and Wilmette — followed by the Manual Holiday Shootout at Peoria High on Dec.

26 and more matches on Dec. 27.

Peoria-area athletes are running for the inaugural Journal Star Athlete of the Year award as voters choose among high school, college, and professional sports stars.

Voting began today and runs until noon on Dec. 26 (stats updated through Dec. 18).

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.

Fused Glass Snowmen Workshop

2-4 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — Class fee for snowman creation — Create personalized fused glass snowmen while enjoying festive snacks and drinks.

Valentine's Day Prints Pop-Up

12-4 p.m. — Art at the Bodega — $25 deposit towards custom artwork — Create personalized pottery pieces in time for Valentine’s Day.