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Archive of entries posted on August 2008

Pioneer Days at W.H. Sommer Park on August 31st

           Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Pioneer Days this Sunday, August 31, 1-4 p.m. at the
Peoria Park District’s W.H. Sommer Park!         
          Come to Sommer Park this Sunday and experience firsthand the daily life of rural Peorians in the mid 19th century at our pioneer homestead and schoolhouse! Pioneer activities will include children’s games, [...]

Peoria Global Warming Town Hall Meeting Re-Scheduled for Sept. 9th

Fourth Forum in Statewide Series Builds on Momentum of Decatur, Alton and Belleville
A town hall meeting on global warming sponsored by the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) and Environment Illinois originally scheduled to take place Aug. 28 in Peoria has been moved to Tuesday, Sept. 9, because of a conflict with the Democratic National Convention.
            The [...]

New Doctor of Chiropractic at Holistic Health Center

The Holistic Health Center located at 4809 N. Sheridan Rd. , Peoria would like to welcome our newest Doctor of Chiropractic Sheena Gordon with New Life Chiropractic of Peoria.
She is now accepting new patients of all ages. For appointment call (309)685-5777.

Complimentary Chiropractic evaluations available at Wildlife Paririe Park’s Wellness in the Wild event on August 30th

Dr. Nicole Lackner and Dr. Sheena Gordon located at the Holistic Health Center, 4809 N. Sheridan Rd., Peoria will be participating in Wildlife Prairie Park’s-Wellness in the Wild on Saturday August 30th from 10am to 5pm.
Dr. Nicole Lackner and Dr. Sheena Gordon will be performing complimentary Chiropractic evaluations using the latest in Chiropractic technology-The Myovision. This [...]

Bradley Move-In is Saturday and Sunday – August 23 & 24

Bradley
University will welcome students back for the Fall semester this weekend.
The residence halls, home to about 2200 students, open at 8 a.m. on Saturday and at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday. Fraternity and sorority members will be available at each residence hall to help students and parents unload their cars.
It is expected that traffic will be [...]

APPLE’S BAKERY ANNOUNCES BLOG SITE

Apple’s Bakery, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its new blog site – www.smilesmadefromscratch.com .  This space will focus on Apple’s Bakery’s business of high-quality healthy baked goods and will highlight the company’s fastest growing division, the gluten-free kitchen.
The purpose of the blog site is to promote conversations about gluten-free alternatives, food and [...]

One-on-one debate between Lyons and LaHood tonight, August 21st

Kevin Lyons and Darin LaHood will be at the West Peoria Presidents Assoc. for a one-on-one debate.
 TONIGHT – August 21st from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Location: West Peoria City Hall, 2506 West Rohman Ave.
 Call WPRA President, Dave Pittman at 676-5237 or email at dvdpttmn@aol.com

PEP RALLY FOR DEMOCRATIC Delegates to the National Convention in Denver, CO (Aug. 24-28)

August 20th @ 5:30 p.m. at the Gateway Building, 100 NE Water St.   
Delegates include: Margaret “Maggie” Koehler, Senator John Sullivan Jackie Petty, Robert Markham & General Parker 
Speakers: Colleen Callahan, Jehan Gordon, Steve Schmidt & Kevin Lyons, Allen Mayer and Sen. Dave Koehler to speak

Bauer Power Brings Sustainable, Renewable

Bauer Power, the largest installer of renewable energy products in West Michigan, announces the opening of it’s new office in Dunlap, Illinois. A provider of renewable energy solutions for residential and commercial applications since 2002, Bauer Power serves customers throughout the Midwest, specializing in solar electricity, wind electricity, solar water heating, and solar pool heating.
Their [...]

Self-Care Thru Your Feet”

Beyond Breast Cancer Support Group
Wednesday, August 13th
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Networking & Support
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Speaker
Center for Health, Rte. 91, First Floor Conference Room.
 ”Self-Care Thru Your Feet” will be presented by Becky Cobb, Reflexology by Becky.