Representative Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) last week received the Illinois Downstate Caucus Education Advocate Award for the 96th General Assembly for her work in improving schools in the area. “I am honored and humbled to receive this award. Ensuring that our…
Newsbriefs
Library Construction Update
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
The public is already enjoying new sidewalks next to and in front of the Main Library. The drive along Route 6 shows passers-by a North Branch building that is quickly being finished on the outside. At Lincoln Branch, utilities lines…
November at Proctor Hospital
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
FAMILY MATERNITY CENTER CLASSES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY The Family Maternity Center at Proctor Hospital offers an array of classes for everyone in the family including moms, dads, siblings and grandparents. Most classes are free. Here’s what’s coming up for…
FAMILY MATERNITY CENTER OFFERS NOVEMBER CLASSES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
The Family Maternity Center at Proctor Hospital offers an array of classes for everyone in the family including moms, dads, siblings and grandparents. Most classes are free. Here’s what’s coming up for November: • Newborn Care (free) November 4 • Breastfeeding ($10.00)…
Peoria Public Library Offers Young Adults Financial Education
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
The FINRA Investor Education Foundation is sponsoring a series of three programs, Financial ABCs for Generations X, Y, and Z, targeting young adults ages 13 to 20 and the Smart investing @your library® van, which is available for all ages,…
Main Library Closed to Public November 1 – December 13 for Construction
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
Peoria Public Library Main Library at 107 N.E. Monroe will close to the public on Monday, November 1and reopen on Monday, December 13. All other library locations will remain open and materials can be reserved and renewed at www.peoriapubliclibrary.org .…
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 58th Annual Style Show October 5
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary announces its 58th Annual Style Show, to be held at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn City Centre, Peoria, on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Guests to either of the two shows, the…
Methodist Offers 11th Annual Grief Camp for Kids
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
Methodist Medical Center is accepting camp registrations for children age 5 – 18 who are working through issues of grief following the death of a loved one. “Kourage Kids” is a free one-day outing for 75 young people. This year’s…
Methodist Offers Free Forum on Acid Reflux in Children
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
Acid reflux is a well known ailment in adults, but did you know your children could be suffering from the ailment? Methodist Medical Center offers another free “Coffee with the Doctors” on October 19, 2010 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.…
Events for Kids in October at Peoria Public Library
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
October 1-30 – National Book Month @ Lincoln Branch. Come to Lincoln Branch, check out a book or two, and be entered into a drawing for your own book. Ages 2-18, FREE, 497-2600. October 1-23 – Teen Read Week Trivia…