Mayor Ardis is partnering again with The Salvation Army and the Midwest Food Bank to organize a community wide food drive, and collect Coats for Kids. The food and coat drive will take place on November 26th, in conjunction with the Santa Parade. If you come to the parade, we are asking that you bring canned goods and gently used coats. Volunteers will be walking in the front of the parade collecting the canned goods and coats along the parade route. If you are unable to make it to the parade, HyVee has generously agreed to be a drop off site. Canned goods and coats can be taken to HyVee on November 26, 27, and 28.

If you are interested in volunteering to collect items along the parade route, please call Alma Brown at 494-8554.

Peoria Players’ Wizard of Oz Auditions in November

Peoria Players Theatre announces auditions for The Wizard of Oz directed by Mary Ellen Ulrich. Join Dorothy and friends as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road in search of Emerald City.  There are many wonderful parts in this show for performers of all ages.

Auditions will be held at First Christian Church, 6400 N. University in Peoria.  Children ages 6 to 12 may audition Friday, November 19 at 6:00 pm or Saturday, November 20 at 11:00 am.  Adults and teens may audition Friday, November 19 at 7:30 pm or Saturday, November 20 at 1:00 pm.  Please prepare a song that best displays your range, bring your sheet music, and dress comfortably for dance movement.  Be a part of this classic musical!