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Methodist Provides Free Community Health Screenings The Methodist Wellmobile will be bringing free health screenings to the following community locations during January. Screenings include blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and lung functions. A 12-hour fast is required for cholesterol and blood sugar testing. Free heel scans to measure risk of osteoporosis are available at some...
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The Christmastime Gospelfest concert continues to grow in popularity every year with additional concert dates and even more people enjoying this traditional, inspirational music as an integral part of their annual holiday celebrations. On Friday, December 9, a concert will be held in the Caterpillar Performing Arts Center at Five Points Washington for folks...
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Zero Degrees of Separation Movie Group has moved its showing of “The Muppet Movie” to December 10th at 10:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. in the Pekin Library Conference Room. Anyone interested in joining in the movie can contact the Pekin Public Library via Kim Dvorak by calling  309-346-7111. This showing starts the beginning of the movie...
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PreSchool Friday, December 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 – Fun Time Storytime – North Branch – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Fun stories and songs for children ages 3-6.  497-2100  FREE Wed., December 7 – Fun Time Storytime – Main Library, Art Gallery – 10:00-10:30 a.m. – Fun stories & songs for children ages 3-6.  Enjoy a...
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Gordon Votes to Close Pension Loopholes Working to reform the state’s broken pension system, state Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) recently supported two measures aimed at closing loopholes & preventing abuses of state pension benefits. House Bill 3815 prevents an employee from using their compensation as a full-time worker for another job to determine their taxpayer-funded pensions...
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The Tazewell County Jaycees have had a full year of projects and social happenings throughout 2011. In August, the Jaycees cleaned up their stretch of highway through the Adopt-A-Highway program which benefitted many who lived near the area of road located in East Peoria, Illinois. This event was well received by the public with...
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Every November since 1946, the ladies of the Junior League of Peoria are busy preparing for their annual Juleps Closet Sale. Although the location of the sale has changed through the years, the spirit of has remained the same throughout the sale’s 65- year history. “So much work goes into the sale,” said Bethany O’Brien,...
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thru Nov 7 – Chrysanthemum Show – daily @ Luthy Botanical Gardens Nov. 4 – Shred Fest @ Commerce Bank, 2609 N. Knoxville Ave. 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. Bring up to ten boxes of your documents and they will shred them for you! Nov 4 – The 6th Holiday Walk from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. @...
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YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE AT THE PEORIA PARK DISTRICT – The Peoria Park District hosts the Youth Basketball League, from November 1 through December 26. Youth of all ability levels will learn the skills necessary to enjoy the sport of basketball for life. Participants will develop techniques, knowledge and strategy with emphasis on fun, sportsmanship...
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You Can Celebrate the Holidays – Even after the loss of a loved one – Pamela Shuck-Hoehne, MA, NCC, LCPC, RDDP will present “Surviving the Holidays without My Loved One,” Wednesday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m. The program is free. Sponsored by the Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital, Hoehne will share coping skills that...
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