Join the Peoria Area Civic Chorale for An American Family Christmas Dec. 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at Five Points Washington. This will be Artistic Director and Conductor Dr. Joseph D. Henry’s final Christmas performance before retirement. The concert will feature modern arrangements of Christmas favorites like “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Go, Tell it on the Mountain,” “Mary, Did You Know,” “Up on the Housetop,” “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” and more. Special musical guests include the Peoria Civic Chorale Youth Chorus, a teen Young Artist Competition winner, a Jr. High Festival Chorus (Friday), and a brass ensemble. There will also be special appearances from Rudolph, Santa and Mrs. Claus, with photo opportunities available during intermission. A cake reception will follow the Friday and Saturday evening performances. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for groups of 10+, $10 for students and children under 12 are free if tickets are purchased through the business office at 309-692-6725 or at the door. Tickets are available in advance at www.peoriacivicchorale.org.
Take a walk through Washington Park and enjoy a story as you stroll! Beginning at the parking lot located on the Lincoln Grade School side of Washington Park, follow the sidewalk to read a story. This two-month session’s book is There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro..
Washington Winter Walkabout – February 1-28
Bundle up and join us for the 2nd Annual Washington Winter Walkabout, hosted by the Washington Chamber of Commerce! This month-long, town-wide scavenger hunt runs all February and invites community members to explore Washington while supporting local businesses along the way. More information www.washingtonilcoc.com/washington-winter-walkabout
Animal Rescue Giving Tree at Washington District Library – Sunnyland Branch
Help the Tazewell County Animal Shelter stock their shelves and provide newly adopted animals with the essentials they need. Beginning February 1, 2026, select ornaments with items to donate, purchase the items, and bring them back to the Sunnyland Branch by March 10th.
