August means the end of summer, but the fun at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre is not done yet! Below is a schedule of our movies and events this month: Mon., Aug. 1 – Family Flicks: “Tangled” – dusk. 50 cents/person…
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Greater Peoria Fall Classic Golf Tournament
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The Peoria Park District’s Greater Peoria Fall Classic golf tournament will take place on September 24 and 25 at Donovan and Newman Golf Courses. This two-day tournament has green and golf car fees, door-prizes, tee prizes, and dinner both days…
Peoria Area 2nd Quarter Home Sales Down But Positioned for Recovery
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Was the glass half empty or half full as home sales were down for the second quarter of the year compared to a year ago, but up when compared to the same period in 2009? According to the Peoria Area…
NOW’s Celebration of Women’s Equality Day
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The Peoria Chapter of the National Organization for Women will celebrate Women’s Equality Day with a potluck for members and friends on Saturday, August 20, at 6:00 p.m. at Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights. On August 26, 1920,…
Gordon Announces Upcoming Satellite Office Hours
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State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) recently announcing her August schedule of upcoming satellite office hours geared towards allowing constituents who cannot make it to her War Memorial district office to access state services in various locations around the 92nd district.…
Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and Peoria Zoo have Joined Forces
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The power of play is at the foundation of a child’s ability to learn and grow. That’s why the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and Peoria Zoo have joined forces to create a day-long destination for learning through play—one that equips…
AdCo to Launch a Community Website, Magazine, Television Program, & Annual Award, “The Peorian”
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AdCo Advertising Agency, Inc., announces the launch of The Peorian – a fully integrated community program that utilizes print, web, television, social media and annual charity award to pay tribute to the Peoria area. The Peorian consists of a bi-monthly…
Kid’s day
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The 5th Annual Kids’ Day, presented by G & D Integrated, will take place on Saturday, July 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie (a rain day has been scheduled for Sunday, July 31). …
Fifth Annual Recovery Walks! 2011 Celebrating Recovery in Motion One Step at a Time
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The Proctor Health Care Foundation and the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Hospital are pleased to announce Recovery Walks! 2011 Saturday, September 24. The Walk, to benefit the Ameel Rashid Scholarship for Addiction Recovery, will be held from…
College Visits: Why, When, How?
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It takes both time and money to tour college campuses. Is it worthwhile? When is the best time to visit? Find out at a free seminar “College Visits: Why, When, How?” presented by Debra Clay of College Knowledge on Monday,…