Our 6-week hybrid course, “Mastering Microsoft 365 Copilot for Personal & Professional Applications,” is designed to help small business owners unlock the power of AI — without needing to be tech-savvy.
What You’ll Learn:
Week 1: Copilot + Word – Writing & Content Creation
Week 2: Copilot + Microsoft Designer – Visuals & Graphics
This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this no cost 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to get your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business planning, taxes, financing options and much more. After attending the workshop, our team of certified business advisors are available to work with you, one-on-one, to navigate the process and help you succeed! This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. more info...
Jingle & Mingle – Thursday, November 20th, 5:30 PM
Kick off the holiday season at Jingle & Mingle! Guests will enjoy an open bar, a festive signature drink, a buffet dinner, and desserts sponsored by Nothing Bundt Cakes. DJ Todd will keep the energy high, and a live auction will add to the excitement. It’s the perfect mix of fun, food, and holiday spirit—all supporting Crittenton Centers. Tickets are $100 each or $850 for a table of ten.
Senior Day – Friday, November 21st, 9:30 AM–1:00 PM
Senior Day is a free event for anyone 55 and older. Guests can enjoy bingo, sweet treats, hot cocoa, coffee, and live entertainment—all while soaking in the festive atmosphere of the Festival of Trees. It’s a special way to celebrate the season and honor seniors in our community.
Paint Night – Friday, November 21st, 7:00 PM
Tap into your creative side at Paint Night! Guests will be guided step-by-step to create the featured painting, “Frosted Festive Wreath,” while enjoying the festive atmosphere of the Festival of Trees. Tickets are $45, and seats are limited—only 100 available. A bar will also be open for guests 21 and older. Brought to you by Rachel Reyes of Paint Nite Central IL.
Brunch & Bubbly – Saturday, November 22nd, 9:30–11:30 AM
Start your Saturday with sparkle at Brunch & Bubbly! Guests will enjoy a delicious brunch spread, drinks, raffles, and live entertainment. Tickets are $75 each or $600 for a table of ten. It’s a lively and stylish way to celebrate the season while helping families in our community.
Family Day – Saturday, November 22nd, 1:00–4:30 PM
Family Day is all about holiday fun for every age! Families can enjoy cookies sponsored by Hy-Vee, live entertainment, and kid-friendly activities. Guests can come and go as they please during the afternoon, making it the perfect way to create magical memories together.
Sparkle & Sip Soirée – Saturday, November 22nd, 7:00–10:00 PM
Sparkle & Sip Soirée is a chic evening event with light hors d’oeuvres, desserts sponsored by Nothing Bundt Cakes, beer and wine, plus live entertainment by Regal Sounds and Entertainment. A cash bar will also be available. Tickets are $75 per person. It’s the perfect way to toast the season in style.
Join us for some holiday shopping with over 10 handpicked vendors that have boutique style booths overflowing with handmade products and vintage treasures PLUS food, a cash bar and more! The event is completely indoors, with the exception of a few mobile shops.
The market will be Saturday, November 22nd from 10am to 5pm.
Bring the kiddos to make a new, fun memory! Make & Take Turkeys! Turkeys are DQ Ice Cream Sandwich Wafer, Vanilla Soft Serve, Chocolate Cone Dip & Vanilla Colored Icing!
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Bring the kiddos to make a new, fun memory! Make & Take Turkeys! Turkeys are DQ Sandwich Wafers, Chocolate Cone Dip, Vanilla Soft Serve & Vanilla Colored Icings! $3.49 each! more info...
The Morton Community Chorus & Orchestra presents George Frideric Handel's musical masterpiece. There will be a 20 minute organ prelude by Peter Wykert, organist and cantor for Trinity Lutheran Church, Peoria.
This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this no cost 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to get your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business planning, taxes, financing options and much more. After attending the workshop, our team of certified business advisors are available to work with you, one-on-one, to navigate the process and help you succeed! This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. more info...
Come make this adorable Christmas Trio of sweet, little holiday characters! $3.49 each OR $11 for all 3! Great family friendly activity! We will have the rainbow of frostings & tips out for kids to customize their snowmen to their liking! Glove up and join them! Come make a memory at your local DQ! more info...
Come make this adorable Christmas Trio of sweet, little holiday characters! $3.49 each OR $11 for all 3! Great family friendly activity! We will have the rainbow of frostings & tips out for kids to customize their snowmen to their liking! Glove up and join them! Come make a memory at your local DQ! more info...
Back by popular demand, Blue Violin’s Candlelight Christmas Tour returns for its third spectacular year — bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever before.
Often described as “Trans-Siberian Orchestra meets Lindsey Stirling,” Blue Violin delivers fiery virtuosity and cinematic flair in every performance.
Fresh from acclaimed tours across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Blue Violin has been earning international accolades for genre-bending performances that blur the line between classical virtuosity and rock energy. With last year’s holiday tour playing to packed houses and sold-out nights, this year’s Candlelight Christmas is set to be the most unforgettable yet.
This one-of-a-kind holiday concert experience blends the beauty of traditional carols with high-octane rock anthems, cinematic classical reimaginings, and heartwarming favorites — all brought to life in glowing candlelight, with a dazzling stage set and immersive light show.
⨠Guest vocalists and surprise musical collaboratorsð¤ Live choirs and symphony orchestras in select citiesð» Blue Violin performing virtuosic, high-energy arrangements that blur the line between elegance and edgeð Holiday classics like Somewhere in my Memory, Carol of the Bells, and Holly Jolly Christmas— reinvented with power and soulâ¡ Genre-bending takes on Stairway to Heaven, Bohemian Rhapsody, Interstellar, and more
From grand concert halls to intimate candlelit theaters, this is a concert that transforms every venue into a wonderland of sound and light.
Whether you’re creating a new holiday tradition or returning for another season, the Candlelight Christmas Tour is more than a concert — it’s a celebration.
