Committed to giving back to the community, the Heartland Festival Orchestra continues its tradition of partnering with deserving local nonprofit organizations in Season V — 2013-14. In connection with each concert, the Heartland Festival Orchestra makes a monetary contribution to…
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Proctor Hospital October Calendar
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Proctor Hospital October Calendar alonetogether Grief Support Group – Mondays – 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…
Memorial Arena Hosts Free Figure Skating Exhibition
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Pekin Park District’s Memorial Arena will open on Saturday, October 5 at 1:00 p.m. for its first Public Open Skate of the season. Following Open Skate, the Arena will host a free skating exhibition at 2:45 p.m. The exhibition will…
BEST Talks Bring Cutting-Edge Business Information to Peoria Business People
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The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship of Bradley University and InspireCX are proud to present BEST Talks. The BEST Talks are a series of presentations of cutting-edge information, focusing on what is important for businesspeople to know today in order to…
Collaboration Between Peoria Park District & Area Businesses, Organizations Make Peoria’s First Annual PNC World Wide Day of Play Possible
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The Peoria Park District will hold Peoria’s first annual PNC Worldwide Day of Play on Sat., October 5th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Glen Oak Park. Worldwide Day of Play began as an initiative by Nickelodeon and The…
Informational Meeting on Becoming a Foster Parent
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The Children’s Home is sponsoring an informational meeting for anyone interested in making a difference in the life of a child by becoming a foster parent. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 5:30 – 6:30…
“A Night with the Hit King,” Pete Rose – Legendary Baseball Icon will visit Peoria
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The Proctor Health Care Foundation will host “A Night with the Hit King” on Sat., October 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette. The new event includes dinner, an exciting Q & A session with Pete Rose,…
UNITYPOINT HEALTH – METHODIST AND PROCTOR TO FORM ONE HEALTH SYSTEM
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Officials of UnityPoint Health Methodist and Proctor in Peoria have signed an affiliation agreement to form one health system. The affiliation of the hospital campuses, outpatient clinics and other sites of care will create a stronger, broader system of care…
Newcomers’ Club to Host 37th Annual Auction & Luncheon to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital October 16th
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The Newcomers’ Club of Greater Peoria would like to invite you to attend our 37th Annual Auction and Luncheon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at EastPort Banquet Center, 703 Mariner’s…
October Book Clubs at Peoria Public Library
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Join a book club at Peoria Public Library this month. New members are always welcome! Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss Miracle Cure by Harlan Coben. The…