🌱 Why stoneware collectors keep returning to East Peoria each fall

Good morning to you East Peoria! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why stoneware collectors keep returning to East Peoria each fall

Also on today's calendar: Brandon Callaway at The Hole Shot and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cooler; a morning shower, with a high of 59 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Cloudy, temps: high: 56, low: 48.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 52 and low of 38 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Pulling out the stops for Halloween (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — A statewide pottery and stoneware collectors convention brought enthusiasts to East Peoria, where attendees filled the Stoney Creek Inn with displays, seminars, and auctions. The writer notes how beautiful East Peoria looks this time of year with fall color along the river, while contrasting the trip with missed Halloween festivities back home and reflecting on harvest season and remembering loved ones.
   

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📸 Around East Peoria

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Peoria

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday November 7

• Mosaic Serving Tray →
  Mickie’s Pizzeria, 1051 East Washington Street, East Peoria
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday November 5

• GBB vs Christian Lutheran - 5:00
  Riverview Elem School East Peoria, IL 61611
  5:00 pm

Monday November 9

• Mass Transit District Board of Trustees Meeting →
  East Peoria, IL Calendar, 401 W Washington Street, East Peoria
  9:00 am
• BBB vs Lowpoint/Washburn - 5:00
  Riverview Elem School East Peoria, IL 61611
  5:00 pm
• Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting →
  East Peoria, IL Calendar, 401 W Washington Street, East Peoria
  6:00 pm

Tuesday November 10

• BBB vs St. Mary's (Kickapoo) - 5:00
  Riverview Elem School East Peoria, IL 61611
  5:00 pm

Thursday November 12

• GBB vs Oak Grove - 5:00
  Riverview Elem School East Peoria, IL 61611
  5:00 pm

Saturday November 14

• Brandon Callaway at The Hole Shot →
  The Hole Shot, East Peoria
  8:00 pm
• Brandon Callaway and the Renegades at The Hole Shot →
  The Hole Shot, East Peoria
  8:00 pm

Monday November 16

• Jason Dunn - LIVE in Peoria, IL →
  1081 Upper Spring Bay Road, East Peoria
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday November 4

• Senior Coffee at Alpha Park Clubhouse
  Bartonville Village Clerk, 5912 S Adams St, Bartonville
  8:00 am
• Fire and Police Commission Meeting →
  Peoria, IL Calendar, 419 Fulton Street, Suite 404, Peoria
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CDS (Club Demonstration Services) posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in East Peoria. Apply here.
• Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in East Peoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Peoria here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Morton

• Janet Orr (taylorvilledailynews.com)

Washington

• The Ballot Isn't Set Yet, But the Fight Is: 25 IHSA Bylaw Proposals, From a 2.5 Multiplier to Fewer Games (statelinesportsnetwork.net)

Peoria

• Peoria spaghetti dinner will fund veteran home repairs (centralillinoisproud.com)
• Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum reopening Wednesday with new exhibits (wmbdradio.com)
• Woman Battling Stage 4 Cancer Gets Access To Revolutionary Drug (riverbender.com)

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Ok East Peoria! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary! (Thank you Bee G. for sending it in!)
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