West Peoria is hosting their 11th annual Night Against Crime on Saturday, September 17th from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. at Franciscan Park. Traditionally, these events are held in August but this was changed in order to avoid the heat of August. Special attractions include a bicycle rodeo, a bicycle drawing, Peoria County Sheriff’s Department canine demonstration and music by the Electric Living Room band. Boy Scout Troop 11 will be included as well as gate prizes and food, including sno-cones and hotdogs. Plan on stopping by and joining others in this important and fun event.
Boy Scout 11 is always seeking new members. Any boy between the ages of 11-18 is encouraged to join. Call Scoutmaster DeSutter at 674-6668 for more information.
Family Day at the West Peoria Fire Department will be Sunday, September 18th starting at noon and ending at 3:00 p.m. All West Peoria residents are invited to tour the fire house, ride on a fire truck and learn about fire safety. The West Peoria Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will have items available during their bake sale.
Their other big fall event is the annual Hog Roast planned for Sunday, October 16 at Crusen’s on Farmington Road. West Peoria firefighters will go door to door to sell tickets prior to the event. This is the Department’s main fund raiser each year.
Much time is still being spent organizing the new community library. The new library will be located in the former United Disciples Christian Church at 2018 W Kellogg and will open September1. Hours of operation have not yet been determined. Signs in the parking lot will direct visitors to the correct door for entrance and provide information on hours. Volunteers will be running the organization so anyone needing service hours for a project is welcome to help. West Peoria residents are encouraged to stop by to get their free library card beginning the 1st. Please bring ID’s showing your West Peoria address. On September 10th the organizers will have a book and bake sale with 100% of the profits going to the library. This event will run from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monetary donations are welcome to help cover cost of utilities, buy library cards and supplies. Donations can be made at South Side Bank or left in donation jars at local businesses. If you are interested in donating time or supplies, please call Emily Huff at 453-8139 or contact her by e-mail at westpeorialibrary@yahoo.com. You can get updates at the West Peoria Library page on Facebook.
West Peoria Neighborhood Watch meeting is Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Guest Speaker is Lt. Hartwig, Sheriff’s Department, his topic: Self-defense. Please plan to attend and hear this excellent speaker. The public is welcome.
West Peoria Residents’ Association Board Meeting is September 15, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The regular monthly meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. The public is welcome.
Starting in October the West Peoria Lions Club will again be taking orders for Christmas Wreaths and other greens. Watch for signs at South Side Bank or contact a Lions Club member. They have started selling this season’s Peoria Dining Tour books. They are still just $30.00 for hundreds of dollars worth of food coupons. Call Lion Emil at 309-693-1191 to get yours. They make great gifts to give or for yourself. Guest speakers are lined up for October & November meetings. The Club meets at Champs on Western Ave. Stop by and learn more about what Lions do in the community and in the larger setting. Call Carolyn @ 673-6207
Kids are back in school, watch your speed in school zones.