Thursday, August 4th 9:00 a.m. Non-Livestock Judging begins 10:00 a.m. Rabbit Show % Sheep Show 12:30 p.m. Non-livestock judging resume (12-12:30 lunch break) 2:30 p.m. Cat show 3:00 p.m. Robotics Demonstration 6:00 p.m. Barnyard Olympics 7:00 p.m. Share the Fun skit 7:30 p.m. Exhibit Barns close *9:00 a.m.…
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Upcoming Children’s Programs at Peoria Park District
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Home Educator Classes at the Peoria Zoo – The Peoria Zoo offers classes for children ages 5-13 who are home educated. Make science more exciting as we explore a new topic each month that helps to meet state education standards.…
New Trustees Appointed to Library Board
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Mayor Jim Ardis has appointed Lucy D. Gulley and Tara D. Canty to the Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees. They fill the seats formerly occupied by Doug Crew and Arthur Mae Perkins whose terms were finished. The new board…
TWELFTH ANNUAL RHYTHM IN THE RAINFOREST – AUGUST 20 AT LUTHY BOTANICAL GARDEN
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The Peoria Park District’s Luthy Botanical Garden will present its twelfth annual Rhythm in the Rainforest jazz event on Saturday, August 20, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Back by popular demand will be Preston Jackson & Friends, performing Cool Jazz in Luthy’s fragrant…
PEORIA PARK DISTRICT August Events at Glen Oak Amphitheatre
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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…
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…