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…
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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…
Peoria Jackson Hewitt TAX SERVICE® DARE TO COMPARE PROGRAM SAVES NEW CLIENTS $50 ON WHAT THEY PAID COMPETITION LAST YEAR
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Peoria Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® announced Dare to Compare, a promotional program that encourages Peoria area taxpayers to try Jackson Hewitt® this tax season. With Dare to Compare, new clients who have their taxes prepared and filed at participating Peoria…
Folk Art Classes in April at Three Sisters Folk Art School
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The April 2011 lineup of Folk Art classes runs from April 15 – 17th and features fun weekend-long workshops in woodcarving, rug hooking, sewing, jewelry making, and more! If you are looking for a relaxing get-away or want to learn…
Youth soccer skills camp sponsored by the Peoria Park District
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Kids in grades K-5 can sign up for a three-day Youth Soccer Skills Camp at the Peoria Park District. This clinic, hosted by the Peoria Park District and Peoria Soccer Club, will work on dribbling, passing, shooting and ball handling.…