The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of July 2010. Methodist now features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. July 6-Methodist at Morton-1909 Morton Ave.- Morton…
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Support Our Troops Fundraiser
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On Saturday, July 31st, the Kingston Mines community will be hosting their 2nd Annual Support Our Troops Fundraiser. Many surrounding towns help make this possible. The event will be held in the Kingston Mines Park and will start at noon.…
As Summer Heats Up, Illinois American Water Offers Ten Tips for Consumers to Keep Water Use Down
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As the temperature rises, so does water use, as Americans head outdoors to embrace time-honored summer rituals from washing the car to watering the lawn. In fact, according to the EPA’s WaterSense program, water usage on a peak day in…
ArtsPartners Announces New Publication, ‘Peoria City Hall: A Visitor’s Guide of Peoria’s Greatest Treasure’
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Peoria’s City Hall, which was once considered “the finest city hall in the nation for a small size city,” is the centerpiece of ArtsPartners new publication “Peoria City Hall: A Visitor’s Guide of Peoria’s Greatest Treasure.” The booklet is authored…
Peoria Litter Cleanup Report
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Over 1,000 volunteers participated in the 12th Annual Great American Cleanup, a city-wide spring litter cleanup sponsored and organized by Keep Peoria Beautiful. Peoria Disposal Company provided dumpsters to many neighborhood Associations to use for garbage/litter and landscape waste. A…
Get Acquainted with Peoria Players on July 14th
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Would you be interested in getting involved in the Peoria Players’ 2010-11 season? Then you should come to the “Get Acquainted” at Peoria Players Theatre on Wednesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. You can meet the directors of the upcoming…
Nationally known sculptor is artist-in-residence at Bradley
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Nationally known sculptor and artist, Preston Jackson, a sculpture professor emeritus at the Art Institute of Chicago, has recently been named an artist-in-residence at Bradley University’s Inland Visual Studies Center. The Inland Visual Studies Center is a program dedicated to…
Peoria/China Business Connection
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The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce is coordinating a business and tourism trip to China. Businesses must think globally to stay competitive in today’s marketplace. Advancements in technology have made it so anyone can conduct global business from anywhere at…
‘Grief Camp for Adults’ Offered by Methodist Hospice Services
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Methodist Hospice Services is offering “Grief Camp for Grownups,” a free public seminar on grief Monday, July 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Methodist counselors and social workers will be on hand to provide tips on handling grief as well…
Free Methodist Health Forum Focuses on Diabetes
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If you have questions about diabetes or treatments available, Methodist Medical Center is offering another in a series of “Coffee with the Doctors” on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 on “Controlling Diabetes for Life & the Unique Needs of Senior Diabetics.”…