West Peoria News for February
By Sharon McBride | 11th February 2008
The City of West Peoria will have a “Community Night” with the Peoria Rivermen Hockey team at the Peoria Civic Center Sunday, March 9. There is a “Fun on the Run Family Fun” event from 2:00 -3:00 p.m. Enjoy $1 Hotdogs, $1 Cokes and $1 Chips! Also, there will be Fun-on-the-Run inflatables along with The Unique Twist balloon animals and face painting by the Zoo Lady! Come watch our West Peoria mayor, Jim Dillon, drop the puck to start the game! The official start time for the game is 3:00 p.m. There is also a post game skate with the Rivermen, so bring your skates and come skate with your Rivermen players for 30 minutes after the game! Admission is only $1 for kids 12 & under! Tickets at the Peoria Civic Center box office are $18 for lower bowl and $13 for upper bowl. Exclusive West Peoria tickets ($16 for lower bowl and $11 for upper bowl) are available for purchase at West Peoria City Hall until Friday, February 15. See you at the game!
Now at Franciscan Recreation Complex: Winter Walkers! Come walk in a heated gym this February and March. Walkers are welcome Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. This is a free service!
With winter here, the City would like to remind all residents in the case of snow storms, the snow removal policy is CURB-TO-CURB PLOWING, as there is a need to clear streets so that Fire & Rescue vehicles can travel safely, and for the availability of on-street parking. priorities are to ensure that Swords Hill and the main thoroughfares in the community are cleared for emergency vehicles. Emergency snow routes in West Peoria are: Heading, Rohmann, Ayres, Callender, and Waverly Avenues. As those routes are cleared, the City will focus attention on clearing secondary routes and side streets. Thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding. When a snow fall is imminent, you can help the City by parking your vehicles in your garage or driveway, and by shoveling the sidewalks in front of your residence. Please assist by shoveling out fire hydrants wherever you may see them.
The Jamboree Race is back and we want YOU! In order to give the race a running start, volunteers are needed to help coordinate and organize the event. If you would like to be a part of this year’s success, please contact Krystiana Bronny at 309-674-1993. The committee has already met and there is great need for help from the community. Assistance is needed the day of the Jamboree, June 7, 2008. Respond if you are able to help get this fun West Peoria event back on track.
West Peoria Township is providing a listing of upcoming community events for you. The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Sunday, March 16th. The Annual Town Meeting will be Tuesday, April 8th at West Peoria City Hall. This event presents the opportunity for all citizens to come and have a say in their local government. Mark April 26th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for the Annual Clean Up Day.
The West Peoria Neighborhood Watch will next meet on February 21, 2008 at 6:00 and in City Hall. The West Peoria Residents Association meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
2008 dues remain $10/individual and $18/families for the West Peoria Garden Club. If you are interested in joining please mail a check to Pat Sharp, 609 N Swords Ave, West Peoria, IL 61604. Plans for 2008 include building containers, learning about raised bed gardening and touring local gardens.
The Lions Club is not merely a social or fraternal club; it is a pledge by local civic minded men and women of all ages who are willing and anxious to give of their time, energy, and resources in service to their own community. Lions keep uppermost in their minds those who have not been blessed with good health and opportunity, and try to create an atmosphere where everyone will think and feel something about the “other guy”
West Peoria Lions would really like to get to know you and invite you to join us, so you too can help others in our community. Meeting night is on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the basement of the United Disciples Church 2018 W. Kellogg Ave. The Club has a recycling program for used eye glasses, hearing aids, keys, ink cartridges, cell phones, aluminum cans, and tabs. The Club is now selling 100% Soy Candles, soaps, and air fresheners. Soy candles burn cleaner, longer, and the scents last through the whole candle. To order candles or for any information please give a call to Linda 673-6409, Jim or Carolyn 673-6207.