Mix up a good time and support Peoria Zoo at Zootini – the wildest martini tasting event ever – on Friday, May 17 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., presented by Peoria Zoological Society at the Zambezi River Lodge. A variety…
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PEORIA PARK DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE AWARDS
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The Peoria Park District (PPD) Volunteer Department is pleased to announce that twenty-two of its most generous volunteers will receive the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, formed in 2003 by former President George…
Peoria Player Theatre’s Auditions for Summer Youth Theatre ‘All Shook Up’
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Peoria Players Theatre announces auditions for the Summer Youth Theatre production of All Shook Up directed by Jeremy Kelly. Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, this musical features such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” & “Don’t…
Proctor Hospital Happenings
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alonetogether Grief Support Group – Mondays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. – alonetogether is a grief support group, open to the community, that meets Mondays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in Group Room 4 of the Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital. If you are…
Unique Conference to Explore How Authentic Women Lead
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A distinctive conference exploring how authentic women lead will teach busy professionals how to be more engaging, motivating, and inspiring leaders in the community. The conference, to be held Thursday, May 9th at the Par-a-dice Hotel & Casino in East…
Peoria Park District seats trustees
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Two incumbent trustees were sworn in and seated at the regular meeting of the Peoria Park District Board of Trustees on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Re-elected as a Northern District seat at the April 9, 2013 election was MATTHEW P.…
The Women’s Fund’s First Tuesday in May Event at Wine Country
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The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois is holding its monthly networking opportunity for central Illinois women on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Wine Country. Women’s Fund First Tuesdays – May 7, 2013 5:00-7:00…
Peoria Park District’s Activities in May!
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Hike Forest Park With 50 Rock! The Peoria Park District’s 50 Rock program for active 50+ individuals is hiking Forest Park Nature Center this summer with experienced trainers. Choose from: • Mondays starting May 6 at 5:30 p.m. • Tuesdays…
Well Water Test Kits Available in Peoria County
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Many Peoria County water wells have been exposed to flood waters which can pose a public health hazard. Flood waters carry contaminants such as parasites, bacteria, and viruses from backed up septic systems and other sources. All wells exposed to…
Bradley University Speech Team cruises to 41st national championship
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Bradley University’s Speech Team swept the top five individual positions on its way to the team championship in the National Forensics Association tournament. Junior Kaybee Brown was crowned the Individual Sweepstakes champion. This is the second consecutive year Bradley has…