The Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception are currently accepting donations to participate in their $8,000 “Count Your Blessings” Raffle. Suggested donation is $10 per ticket or $25 for three tickets. Prizes will be awarded in the following…
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PreK program accepting students
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The PreKindergarten program at Immaculate Conception Convent in West Peoria is currently accepting students. The PreK program is celebrating its 70th birthday this year and was a pacesetter for other early childhood classes in the area. To be considered, students…
Happenings at the Contemporary Art Center
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Live At The Five Spot … through 12/31/2010, recurring weekly on Friday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Admission: Members- $7.00 Non-members- $10.00. This music event features the best regional talent performing jazz, blues and more. It is a smokeless, nightclub…
‘Bob Newhart Show,’ ‘The Simpsons’ star Marcia Wallace speaking at YWCA Leader Luncheon
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Emmy Award Winner Marcia Wallace is guest speaker for the YWCA Leader Luncheon Awards Banquet. Tickets are $40 each and may be reserved by calling 309.685.7655. X 211. Marcia Wallace is an Emmy Award winner for her role as Edna…
YWCA seeks funds for plaque honoring Betty Friedan
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The YWCA is seeking to honor Betty Friedan as a heroic native daughter. This will be a lasting legacy to her while ensuring that the important programs of the YWCA continue. The League of Women Voters are seeking donations in…
Proctor May Happenings
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May 12th – “The Grieving Process” – The Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital will present, free of charge, “The Grieving Process” with presenter Pamela Shuck-Hoehne, NCC, LCPC, RDDP. The program will be held from 6:30-8:00 pm. in Classroom I of…
Peoria Park District May activities
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ANNUAL DRAMA FESTIVAL – Community Children’s Theatre of the Peoria Park District will present seven award winning children’s plays performed by the students in the Theatre Education for Children Classes at Corn Stock Theatre Tent in Bradley Park on Saturday,…
The Night BeFORE at Lakeview Museum
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Gather your friends and leave the kids at home for a fun night of miniature golf, culinary delights, and free drinks at Lakeview Museum Friday, May 21, 2010 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Well-known Peoria caterers such as Barrack’s Cater…
Peoria’s Clean Water Celebration April 18 – 19
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by Tyler Maritote The Peoria Riverfront is going to be flooded with students, adults and water from all over. This year’s Clean Water Celebration, a joint project of the Sun Foundation and the Rivers Project with many local sponsors, is…
Thanks for Proper Example of a Personal Attack, Roger
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By Steve Fairbanks, Peoria, IL In his “Straight Talk” column in the March issue of the Community Word, Roger Monroe chided a Peoria County Board member for a “blistering personal attack” on a fellow board member. He also accused the…