By Dr. Neal Fischer, Medical Director of Humana’s Great Lakes Medicare Region As we age, we need to stay active physically to help keep the body fit and the mind sharp. That’s the message we’ve heard for years from many…
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FY 2011 City of Peoria budget available online
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The FY2011 Budget Document for the City of Peoria is now available online. Please note that the file is large and requires time to download The file can be accessed at http://www.ci.peoria.il.us/budget and http://www.ci.peoria.il.us/budgetandaudit. A hard copy of the budget book…
The Salvation Army Celebrates 125 Years of Service Annual Community Luncheon Tickets Available Now
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“125 Years of Making a Difference” will be the theme at The Salvation Army’s Annual Community Luncheon to be held at the Holiday Inn City Centre on Wednesday, May 11. Features of the luncheon will include annual awards to community…
Hands of Love Ministry’s 2011 Mother’s Day Weekend Events
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Show your mother or the mother of your children how very much you treasure her by treating her and the rest of your family to one of two very unique Christ-centered events to be held over Mother’s Day weekend. A…
Peoria Area SeniorNet Sponsors ‘Trends in Personal Electronics’ Seminar
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Peoria Area SeniorNet, the local chapter of a national organization that promotes computer literacy among seniors, is sponsoring a free seminar called “Trends in Personal Electronics.” on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The seminar will be…
Free ‘Connect & Protect’ Cyber Security Seminar Informs Area Seniors
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Local non-for-profit RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) partnered with Web Tech Services in East Peoria to bring a free cyber security seminar to Peoria area senior citizens on Thursday. It was held at Peoria Public Library’s RiverWest branch, bringing…
Oh Me, Oh My! What a lot of cats there are!! TAPS is hosting a Spring Cat Sale through May 31st
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Some are old and some are new. Some are thin and some are fat. From long hair to short hair, from shy to outgoing, great cats are everywhere. Not one cat is like the other. Don’t ask us why? Special…
Peoria City/County Health Department Sponsors Free Screenings for Women’s Health Week
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The Peoria City/County Health Department will be celebrating Women’s Health Week with free health screenings for women on Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Health Department. Women’s Health Week is a nationwide initiative to encourage women to…
Apollo Fine Arts & Entertainment Center Exhibits a Captivating Variety of Films & Events
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Since 1914, the ornate beauty of the Apollo Fine Arts and Entertainment Center echoes years of history for current movie goers not only in its magnificent surroundings, but a positive assortment of film offerings and events. As Downtown Peoria’s oldest…
The Invention That Transported Technology to NEW Heights: The Geminus Genius iPad Case
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Jovan Van Drielle had a brilliant idea when no one else considered the best way to transport an iPad. The enthusiastic inventor created the Geminus Genius Case as a way to protect her iPad from damage as well as regular…