But there’s a problem: research can inadvertently put scientists in conflict with commonly held beliefs that might differ from unwelcome new conclusions. Copernicus and Darwin experienced this. The former taught us that the Earth orbits the Sun, not visa versa.…
Peoria Notre Dame High School is not a public school. They are under no legal obligation to be open or transparent. No one is going to vote a member off the Notre Dame school board for any reason. Mainly, because…
Mar 5 – “Constitutional Orphan: The 19th Amendment and Gender Equality” lecture at Bradley University at 7:00 p.m. in Neumiller Lecture Hall in Bradley Hall. Paula Monopoli, professor of Law at the University of Maryland School of Law where she…
I guess there was a time when I would have wanted to celebrate my birthday for 31 days or longer, but now, I’ll just take the 30th thank you very much. It’s strange how the years have changed my feelings toward…
Deciding if I wanted to get a job was never an option. My parents, particularly my mother, were very specific about financial behavior in our family. (Her beliefs and enforcement of them would be esteemed in today’s society although many…
Thus far in 2014, the West Peoria Neighborhood Watch has heard from Lt. Jason Buckley, Sheriff’s Office, in January when he presented information on new State of Illinois laws and fines that went into effect on January 1, 2014. He…
When my nephew was getting married in Las Vegas, there was a picture of him and my sister watching a YouTube video on how to tie a tie. It was fun to see them hovering over someone’s phone with Sam’s…
Today, Friday, February 28, is my last day at The Center for Prevention of Abuse. I have actually worked here part time for six years, and it is time for me to have some time to myself and with Jason.…
Join a book club at Peoria Public Library this month. New members are always welcome! Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m.at Lakeview Branch to discuss Hard News by Jeffery Deaver. Rune is an aspiring filmmaker…
Infant/Toddler Monday, March 10, 17, 24 & 31 – North Branch Tiny Tots Storytime – 10:30-11:00 a.m. Ages 12 to 23 months and their caregivers are welcome. Tuesday, March 4, 11, 18 & 25 – Lakeview Branch Thursday, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 – North Branch Tadpoles Storytime – 10:30-11:00 a.m. Ages 2 to 3 and their caregivers are welcome. Preschool Wednesday, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 – McClure Branch Fun Time Storytime – 10:00-10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 6. Thursday, March 13, 20 & 27 – North Branch What’s the Buzz? – 4:30-5:00 p.m. Keep your children enthusiastic about learning all day long – join us for What’s the Buzz?, a new after-school storytime with a focus on making non fiction fun and approachable for preschool and kindergarten children. Come and listen to more fact base picture books while still singing and moving in the storytime format your kids know and love! Tuesday, March 18 & 25 – Lincoln Branch Terrific Tattletale Tuesday Storytime – 10:00-10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 6. Grade School March – Main Library Crafts-to-Go – 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. In a hurry? Can’t stay and craft? Get your crafts to go. Kids ages 5 through 12 can pick up a craft packet at the 1st Floor Information Desk any time we’re open. Ask for a Craft- to-Go, take it home and the fun begins. Saturday, March 1 – North Branch…
