Gordon Backs New Law to Employ Illinoisans on Public Works Projects Continuing her commitment to put people back to work, State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) is applauding a new law requiring 90 percent of workers employed on state-funded public work…
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June Happenings
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thru June 13 – Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre presents- “Your Bag or Mine” – A world premiere comedy written by one of our own. Stars Bob Lane Jr., Mary Simons, and Peoria’s own Mike Dentino and Lana Warner. Call…
Dr. William H. Albers named Tri-County Citizen of the Year
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The Kiwanis Club of Peoria presented the 47th Annual Ray A. Neumann Tri-County Citizen of the Year Award to Dr. William H. Albers. Dr. Albers’ support helped lead to the establishment of the Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF St.…
June Events for Children at Peoria Public Library
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Picture Book Picnics, return to Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch on Tuesdays, June 1,8,15,and 22 from noon to 1:00 p.m. for children ages 3 to 10 and their caregivers on the lawn outside the branch. Attendees are invited to bring…
Boys & Girls clubs announce Snag & Brag anglers tournament
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PThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria will be holding its inaugural ALIPRO Snag & Brag Fishing Tournament on Sunday, June 6th. Eight to ten teams consisting of four anglers each will begin fishing at 6:00 a.m. in various…
Proctor Hospital Happenings
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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. Newborn Care (free) June 3 LAMAZE ($60 per couple) June 7-28 Breastfeeding ($10.00)…
Methodist Medical Group Offices Offers Public ‘Meet and Greet’
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Physician offices in the Methodist Medical Group will be offering the public a unique opportunity to meet doctors, nurses and staff at Methodist Medical Group physician offices during an open house on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Starting July 1, Caterpillar…
Peoria Players’ Auditions for Summer Youth Production
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Peoria Players Theatre announces auditions for the Summer Youth Theatre production of GREASE directed by Peggy Breaux. The Summer Youth Theatre is open to teens ages 14 to 20. This fun 50s musical features song favorites “We Go Together,” “Greased…
HUMANA Guidance Center’s June 2010 Calendar of Events
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7915 N. Hale Ave., Peoria, IL 61615 For more information, please call: 309-691-1677 June 1 – 1:00 p.m. – Game Party 2 (shuffleboard, darts, beanbags, horseshoes) June 2 – 11:00 a.m. – Let’s Play Bridge, Pinochle and Euchre June 3…
Peoria Public Library launches ‘Scare Up a Good Book’ 2010 summer reading program
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Readers of all ages are invited to participate in “Scare Up a Good Book” Summer Reading Program at Peoria Public Library from June 7 through July 24 to earn tickets to a Chiefs game and an invitation to the big…