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…
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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…
Methodist Medical Center mobile mammography June schedule
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The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of June 2010. Methodist now features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. June 1-Methodist at Morton-1909 Morton Ave.-Morton June…
What’s Happening in May? Here’s a list
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through May 21 – 25th Annual Arts In Education Spring Celebration at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Admission is FREE. Call Sue Kingery at 672-6906. More than 17,000 students from over 125 schools participate.…
Economic Development Council receives $99,900 federal grant to do some business surveys
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The Economic Development Council for Central Illinois is has received a $99,900 matching grant from the federal government. The US Department of Commerce has awarded this matching grant to the EDC to develop a detailed market analysis and labor force…
PreK program accepting students
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The PreKindergarten program at Immaculate Conception Convent in West Peoria is currently accepting students. The PreK program is celebrating its 70th birthday this year and was a pacesetter for other early childhood classes in the area. To be considered, students…
Happenings at the Contemporary Art Center
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Live At The Five Spot … through 12/31/2010, recurring weekly on Friday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Admission: Members- $7.00 Non-members- $10.00. This music event features the best regional talent performing jazz, blues and more. It is a smokeless, nightclub…
‘Bob Newhart Show,’ ‘The Simpsons’ star Marcia Wallace speaking at YWCA Leader Luncheon
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Emmy Award Winner Marcia Wallace is guest speaker for the YWCA Leader Luncheon Awards Banquet. Tickets are $40 each and may be reserved by calling 309.685.7655. X 211. Marcia Wallace is an Emmy Award winner for her role as Edna…
YWCA seeks funds for plaque honoring Betty Friedan
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The YWCA is seeking to honor Betty Friedan as a heroic native daughter. This will be a lasting legacy to her while ensuring that the important programs of the YWCA continue. The League of Women Voters are seeking donations in…