thru Dec. 31 – Poinsettia Show at the Luthy Botanical Gardens. Call for ticket prices and times at (309) 686-3236. Dec. 2 – Magician Mitch Williams at The Whammy Bar from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Call (309) 647-3692. Dec. 3…
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Peoria Park District Happenings in December
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SOMMER PARK HOSTS ANTEBELLUM CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 4 The Peoria Park District’s W. H. Sommer Park will host an Antebellum Christmas on Saturday, December 4, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Learn some customs of the era, sing popular Christmas songs, and…
Ag Service Award Presented
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Jordan Feucht of Princeville is the recipient of the Peoria County Farm Bureau’s 2010 Ag Service Award. This is the 15th consecutive year that a Peoria County resident has been recognized for demonstrating outstanding service to agriculture. Jordan has served…
Volunteer Emergency Service Award Winner
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Richard “Dick” Archibald of Brimfield was recently presented with Peoria County Farm Bureau’s Volunteer Emergency Service Award at their annual meeting. Dick has been a member of the Brimfield Community Fire Protection District for over 50 years and is a…
2011 Peoria County Farm Bureau Photo Calendar
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Peoria County residents are encouraged to stop by the Farm Bureau office in Peoria at 1716 N. University Street to pick up a FREE 2011 colored photo calendar. The calendar features 14 farm-related pictures that were submitted by members for…
Book Signing and Speaking Engagement by Author Michelle Alexander on December 6th
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Author Michelle Alexander, whose book The New Jim Crow – Mass Incarceration in the Age of Color Blindness has been called “the best book ever written on mass incarceration and the war on drugs,” will speak at 7:30 p.m. on…
Peoria Park District named gold-medal award winner
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The Peoria Park District received the National 2010 Gold Medal Grand Award at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Congress and Exposition in Minneapolis, MN. The Gold Medal Grand Award – considered the highest and most prestigious honor attainable…
Enchanted Florist & Boutique hosts VIP Shopping Night in support of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
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Kick off the holiday season at Enchanted Florist and Boutique for a VIP shopping night in support of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois and enjoy Girl Scout cookies and hot apple cider while you shop. This event will be held…
Illinois American Water Encourages Customers to Prepare for Cold Weather Now
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Illinois American Water reminds homeowners to take precautions now to be prepared for freezing winter temperatures ahead. Acting now can prevent costly plumbing repairs and headaches for homeowners. During winter weather, interior water pipes need special care to keep them…
Keep Peoria Beautiful Congratulates Orchid Winners
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Orchid Awards and Beautification Awards were presented to area businesses for exceptional landscaping and site beautification. The two Orchid Award winners were: Metro Center and the Becker Building. The Orchid maintenance Award was presented to David Vaughan Investments. Additional award…