Events for December 2017
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Dec 1    Conklin Players, A Gift of Christmas Show & Dinner
Enjoy the 2017 Season of the Conklin Players at Five Points Washington. Enjoy a pre-show dinner prior to most show dates in our spacious banquet rooms which are located across the hall from our Caterpillar Performing Arts Center.
 
Date: December 1, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Five Points, Washington, IL
Contact: Brian Garnant 309-444-8600
EMail: fivepointswashington.org
Date/Time Details: Doors open for pre-show dinner at 4:30 and the show begins at 7.
 
Fees/Admission: $25/person which includes tax, coffee, & iced tea
 
Dec 2    Breakfast - Taylor Lodge #98
All you can eat breakfast includes: biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, fruit cocktail, grits, pancakes (regular or blueberry), french toast, milk, orange juice, coffee or water. Donations raised at the breakfast go to the following activities: WCHS Scholarships, Eureka HS Scholarship (started by Wm. C. Hobbs lodge), IL Child Identification program supplies, Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl team sponsorship, Eagle Scout recognition items, Masonic Widow fruit baskets (for lodge widows), Masonic Youth Groups (DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, Job's Daughters), Non-Masonic Youth Group team sponsorship, Shriner Children Hospitals, IL Masonic Children Assistance Program, & Community events (Fall cookout, Easter Egg hunt that is open to the public).
Date: December 2, 2017
Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: http://www.TaylorLodge98.org
Location: Taylor Masonic Lodge #98 (119 N. Wilmor Road - between Walgreens & Acrylic Dreams).
Contact: Robert Hunsicker 309-264-6639
EMail: taylorlodge98@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 3rd Saturday each month from 7 - 10 AM (no breakfasts in June, July or August). 10/21/2017, 11/18/2017, 12/16/2017, 1/20/2018, 2/17/2018, 3/17/2018, 4/21/2018, 5/19/2018
Fees/Admission: Donation of $7 / person, $3.50 for kids 6 - 12 years old, Free for kids under 6.
Dec 2    10th Annual Christmas on School St. Craft Show
Enjoy shopping for handmade Christmas gifts for others or yourself. Purchase breakfast and enjoy biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls. Lunch includes pulled BBQ or Italian sandwiches with potato chips or potato soup. Pictures with Santa 9 - 12 and receive downloaded pictures on cd.
Date: December 2, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.shareourfaith.org/
Location: Faith Lutheran Childcare 650 School Street
Contact: Martha, church secretary at 745-9306
EMail: faithlth@shareourfaith.org
Date/Time Details: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fees/Admission: free admission
Dec 2    Conklin Players, A Gift of Christmas Show & Dinner
Enjoy the 2017 Season of the Conklin Players at Five Points Washington. Enjoy a pre-show dinner prior to most show dates in our spacious banquet rooms which are located across the hall from our Caterpillar Performing Arts Center.
 
Date: December 2, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Five Points, Washington, IL
Contact: Brian Garnant 309-444-8600
EMail: fivepointswashington.org
Date/Time Details: Doors open for pre-show dinner at 4:30 and the show begins at 7.
 
Fees/Admission: $25/person which includes tax, coffee, & iced tea
 
Dec 3    Conklin Players, A Gift of Christmas Show & Dinner
Enjoy the 2017 Season of the Conklin Players at Five Points Washington. Enjoy a pre-show dinner prior to most show dates in our spacious banquet rooms which are located across the hall from our Caterpillar Performing Arts Center.
 
Date: December 3, 2017
Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Five Points, Washington, IL
Contact: Brian Garnant 309-444-8600
EMail: fivepointswashington.org
Date/Time Details: Doors open for pre-show dinner at 4:30 and the show begins at 7.
 
Fees/Admission: $25/person which includes tax, coffee, & iced tea
 
Dec 4    Book Chatters
What are you reading? Discuss your latest reads, get recommendations and learn about upcoming and recently released titles. Enter for a chance to take home an exciting new book before its official publication! Light refreshments provided.
Date: December 4, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html
Location: Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571
Contact: Rhiannon Shoults-Wilson
EMail: rshoultswilson@mtco.com
Fees/Admission: Free
Dec 5    White Christmas
Washington Christian Village Movie Matinee Series will be showing "White Christmas" starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. Tickets at the door. Concessions available for additional cost. Thank you to Sponsors: MTCO. Alexander Financial Services. Uftring Auto Group. Washington Community Bank
Date: December 5, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Website: http://www.fivepointswashington.org
Location: Five Points Washington
360 N. Wilmor Road
Washington, IL
Contact: 309-444-822
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, December 5 @ 2 PM
Fees/Admission: $2 per person. FREE for 62+
Dec 5    Introduction to Digital Library
Learn how to check out library ebooks and audiobooks on your smartphone, tablet, ereader or computer. Alliance Digital Media Library and eRead Illinois offer a wide range of titles for all ages! Bring your library card and a device, if possible.
Date: December 5, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html
Location: Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571
Contact: Rhiannon Shoults-Wilson
EMail: rshoultswilson@mtco.com
Fees/Admission: Free
Dec 6    Acoustic Night at McMahon's
Join us every Wednesday for our live acoustic sets
Date: December 6, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.mcmahonspintsandplates.com
Location: McMahon's Pints & Plates. 80 Washington Plaza. Washington, IL
Contact: 309.745.9050
EMail: info@mcmahonspintsandplates.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays at 6pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Dec 9    Lightwire Theatre presents A Very Electric Christmas
Brighten the holidays with Lightwire Theater's, A Very Electric Christmas. Audiences of all ages will treasure this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship, and hope set to timeless holiday hits.
Date: December 9, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://ArtsAtICC.com
Location: Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center
Contact: 309-694-5136
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 9th
1pm & 4pm
Fees/Admission: General public: $25    
Students: $15
Dec 12    Annual Christmas Tour of Homes
Annual Christmas Tour of Homes brought to you by the Washington Historical Society
Date: December 12, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.washington-historical-society.org
Location: Various homes within Washington
Contact: 309-635-3016
EMail: zinserkit@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, December 12. 1:00 - 4:00pm and 6:00 - 9:00pm
Fees/Admission: TBA
Dec 12    Knit Night
Bring your latest project for a laidback evening of conversation and yarn work. All skill levels welcome - staff will be on hand to offer tips and encouragement. Don't knit? We'll be happy to help you get started!
Date: December 12, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Website: http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html
Location: Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571
Contact: Rhiannon Shoults-Wilson
EMail: rshoultswilson@mtco.com
Fees/Admission: Free
Dec 13    Starting a Business in Illinois
This free workshop is for individuals who are interested in starting their own business. You will learn about: getting your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business plans, taxes and much more! These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Co-Sponsored by Morton Community Bank.
Date: December 13, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.bradley.edu/turnercenter
Location: PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center, 1st FL 801 West Main Street, Peoria
Contact: Illinois Small Business Development Center 309-677-2992
EMail: tce@bradley.edu
Date/Time Details: December 13, 2017, 3pm – 5:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
Dec 13    Acoustic Night at McMahon's
Join us every Wednesday for our live acoustic sets
Date: December 13, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.mcmahonspintsandplates.com
Location: McMahon's Pints & Plates. 80 Washington Plaza. Washington, IL
Contact: 309.745.9050
EMail: info@mcmahonspintsandplates.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays at 6pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Dec 14    2017 Certificate in Small Business Cybersecurity Strategy
Seminar: "You had a Breach: What do you do Next?" Sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Sponsored by Facet Technologies This lunch and learn series consists of 7 seminars and 2 webinars is being offered throughout year, with the first seminar kicking off the series on April 19, 2017. Receive a Certificate in Small Business Cybersecurity Strategy by registering the complete series. Some of our speakers include representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Bradley University Faculty, Facet Technologies, Miller, Hall & Triggs, BOSE.
Date: December 14, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.bradley.edu/turnercenter
Location: PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center, 1st FL 801 West Main Street, Peoria
Contact: Illinois Small Business Development Center 309-677-2992
EMail: tce@bradley.edu
Date/Time Details: Thurs, December 14, 2017 11:30am-2pm
Fees/Admission: Seminar $50, Webinar $25
Dec 14    Morningside of Washington Holiday Open House
Our halls are decked, the baking is done and we're welcoming friends and neighbors in the spirit of the season. Join us for an open house at Morningside of Washington and see how we can make your holidays bright. With our Five Star Dining, Lifestyle 360 activities for well-rounded days, and a caring staff on-site 24 hours a day, you'll love to call us your home for the holidays, and every day. Kindly RSVP to 309-444-7400
Date: December 14, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.morningsideofwashington.com
Location: Morningside of Washington 100 Grand Victorian Pl. Washington, IL 61571
Contact: Angie Pedulla
EMail: apedulla@5ssl.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, December 14, 2017 4:00 PM till 7:00 PM
Dec 15 - Dec 17    An American Family Christmas
It just isn’t Christmas until you’ve experienced the Peoria Area Civic Chorale’s An American Family Christmas! Get into the Yuletide spirit with beautiful music from classic carols like “The First Noel” and “Angels We Have Heard on High” to secular holiday favorites like “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” Each performance will feature the Civic Chorale, the Civic Chorale’s Youth Chorus, a performance by one of our Young Artist Competition winners and our special featured soloist for Christmas 2017, lyric soprano Shelby Jones Wehrenberg. Plan ahead, pick the date that fits perfectly into your family’s holiday plans, and come experience the Civic Chorale’s spectacular An American Family Christmas! Tickets are $8 students, $20 adults, & $18 groups 10+. Tickets available at www.peoriacivicchorlale.org, 309-693-6725, or at the door.
Date: December 15, 2017
Time: 7:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://peoriacivicchorale.org/concerts-and-tickets/an-american-family-christmas-2017/
Location: Five Points Washington 306 N. Wilmor Rd. Washington, IL 61571
Contact: Peoria Area Civic Chorale 309-693-6725 www.peoriacivichorale.org
EMail: pacchorale@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 12/15 @ 7:30 p.m. 12/16 @ 7:30 p.m. 12/17 @ 3:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Tickets are $8 for students, $20 adults, and $18 groups $10 or more or with season ticket purchase.
Dec 18    Holiday Movie
Enjoy movie theater popcorn while watching a 1940 holiday classic starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan. More information, including the film's title, can be found at http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html.
Date: December 18, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html
Location: Washington District Library - Sunnyland Branch, Sunnyland Plaza, Washington, IL 61571
Contact: Rhiannon Shoults-Wilson
EMail: rshoultswilson@mtco.com
Fees/Admission: Free
Dec 20    Acoustic Night at McMahon's
Join us every Wednesday for our live acoustic sets
Date: December 20, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.mcmahonspintsandplates.com
Location: McMahon's Pints & Plates. 80 Washington Plaza. Washington, IL
Contact: 309.745.9050
EMail: info@mcmahonspintsandplates.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays at 6pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Dec 20    Cookie Exchange
Bring three dozen of your favorite homemade cookies and a copy of the recipe. We will sip on hot cocoa and swap cookies so you get to take home a delicious assortment!
Date: December 20, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html
Location: Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd,. Washington, IL 61571
Contact: Rhiannon Shoults-Wilson
EMail: rshoultswilson@mtco.com
Fees/Admission: Free
Dec 23    Breakfast - Taylor Lodge #98
All you can eat breakfast includes: biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, fruit cocktail, grits, pancakes (regular or blueberry), french toast, milk, orange juice, coffee or water. Donations raised at the breakfast go to the following activities: WCHS Scholarships, Eureka HS Scholarship (started by Wm. C. Hobbs lodge), IL Child Identification program supplies, Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl team sponsorship, Eagle Scout recognition items, Masonic Widow fruit baskets (for lodge widows), Masonic Youth Groups (DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, Job's Daughters), Non-Masonic Youth Group team sponsorship, Shriner Children Hospitals, IL Masonic Children Assistance Program, & Community events (Fall cookout, Easter Egg hunt that is open to the public).
Date: December 23, 2017
Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: http://www.TaylorLodge98.org
Location: Taylor Masonic Lodge #98 (119 N. Wilmor Road - between Walgreens & Acrylic Dreams).
Contact: Robert Hunsicker 309-264-6639
EMail: taylorlodge98@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 3rd Saturday each month from 7 - 10 AM (no breakfasts in June, July or August). 10/21/2017, 11/18/2017, 12/16/2017, 1/20/2018, 2/17/2018, 3/17/2018, 4/21/2018, 5/19/2018
Fees/Admission: Donation of $7 / person, $3.50 for kids 6 - 12 years old, Free for kids under 6.
Dec 27    Acoustic Night at McMahon's
Join us every Wednesday for our live acoustic sets
Date: December 27, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.mcmahonspintsandplates.com
Location: McMahon's Pints & Plates. 80 Washington Plaza. Washington, IL
Contact: 309.745.9050
EMail: info@mcmahonspintsandplates.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays at 6pm
Fees/Admission: Free