by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL I’d like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Republican party for doing what few – if any – have been able to do before. What, you may well ask, is that?…
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The Peoria Promise for the Community and the Students
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by Beth Johnson, a Peoria Promise Board member Imagine a city where every public high school graduate was able to attend college and pursue their dreams. You don’t need to imagine, because Peoria Promise is turning those dreams into reality.…
Happenings for April 2011
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through May 24 – Bookmobile every two weeks on Tuesdays at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Admission is free. The Bookmobile will be located in front of Flat Top Grill. April 2 – The not-for-profit…
Life Changes and Law Changes: Is Your Estate Plan Keeping up with Times?
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The Proctor Health Care Foundation will host a free estate planning seminar on Thursday, April 7, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in Classroom I of the Proctor Professional Building @ 5409 N. Knoxville Ave. The speaker, Ketra Mytich, is a well-known local…
Fred Astaire & Cyd Charisse to Play at the Apollo Theater in ‘The Band Wagon’
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Legendary Hollywood song-and-dance man Fred Astaire stars as a Hollywood song-and-dance man persuaded to star in a Broadway musical at downtown Peoria’s nonprofit Apollo Theater on Saturday, April 9. “The Band Wagon,” which co-stars Cyd Charisse, was directed by Vincente…
Proctor Hospital Activities in April
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Exciting New Lunch and Learn Sessions for Seniors Begin April 21 – The Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital presents FREE Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Wellness Series for Older Adults. This free series will feature health and lifestyle topics specifically…
1st Annual Peoria Women’s Club Spring Vendor Bazaar
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ACE Entertainment & Event Management has teamed up with the Peoria Women’s Club to present a day of fun, learning and networking Saturday April 16th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Held in the historic clubhouse of the Peoria Women’s…
Macaroni Kid celebrates one year in Peoria
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Macaroni Kid, a free weekly e-newsletter and website that highlights events and activities for families in the community, is celebrating one year in Peoria. Under the stewardship of Melissa Hucal of West Peoria, Macaroni Kid has become a go-to source…
Methodist Offers Two Coffees with the Doctor in April
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Methodist Medical Center is presenting two free programs for the public as part of its’ Coffee with the Doctors series. “Stamping out Stubborn Wounds” will be the topic of Coffee with the Doctor on April 26 from 10:00 a.m.- noon.…
Park District scheduled spring break activities for kids
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The Peoria Park District has announced there will be four different Spring Break Camps available to area children. Camps will run April 4th – 8th. Proctor Spring Break Basketball Camp – Proctor Recreation Center offers a Spring Break Basketball Camp…