“FUN, FILM & FROLIC!” at the Apollo Theater!
Wine-Tasting sponsored by the Lisa Fink Team of Fine Realtors
Saturday, Nov. 1st  @ 6:30 p.m.
$5/4 admission

“Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered” music of the 30s & 40s-Edith Barnard & Wes Sedrel “The Thomas Crowne Affair” featuring Pierce Brosnan as the charming art heist expert! (If you wish) “Dress as Your Favorite Artist or Work of Art!” competition Celebrity Judges-Craig Hullinger, Michelle Richey, John Schweitzer, Caroline Shepherd, Mike Rucker Prize Basket-Large bottle of elegant wine, 2 tickets to the Nov. 13th World Affairs Council lecture by the “Indiana Jones” art heist FBI agent and a copy of Edith Barnard’s latest book, “Suddenly Single Island Style.” Perce Photography will be on hand to capture the magical evening! Pooch de Picasso ( six foot tall artistic dog) will greet you in the foyer as the doors open at 6:25

Come One, Come All!  (All monies go to the Apollo!)

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On Wednesday, October 29^th at 6:00 pm there will be a fundraiser for the Mary Payton’s Miracle Foundation at Lone Star Steakhouse, 4501 N Rockwood Dr, Peoria, IL 61615. The event will include appetizers and fun.

The mission of this foundation is to help provide funding for treatment to families whose lives have drastically been altered due to Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (LINCL), also referred to as Batten Disease (www.bdsra.org).

RSVP Megan Losher 309-370-5429

Enjoy a wine and food tasting as well as a silent and live auction. Proceeds will go to the Cancer Center for Healthy Living so they can continue to help those with cancer.

 The event is October 24th from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria. Tickets are $35 per person in advance and $40 per person at the door. Call 693-8139 or online at www.cchlpeoria.org

Bill solberger, an American Family Insurance agent in Peoria, has been recognized for customer satisfaction excellence for the 4th consecutive time under the J.D. Power and Assoc. Distinguished Insurance Agency Program. Only agencies that perform in the top 20% of all agencies nationwide based on customer satisfaction surveys are eligible.

Advocates for Access and The Peoria Heights Suburban Lion’s Club announce their first ever “Wellness Fair” on Wednesday, October 22^nd from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Heritage Square Courtyard at 4450 N. Prospect Rd. This event will incorporate a broad spectrum of health and wellness services available in the Peoria area. Local exhibitors will showcase their business or agency by providing a range of free health and wellness tests and screenings.

Some of the complimentary screenings include: free hearing tests in the Lion’s Club Hearing Van, free glucose testing by Proctor Hospital, free blood pressure checks by Washington Christian Village, grip strength and body composition tests by IPMR, and spinal screenings by Tuttle Chiropractic. Attendees may also pick up an application for a free amplified phone and test the phones at Advocates for Access.

Alwan & Sons Meat Co. will provide your choice of hot dog or brats with chips and a drink for $3.

Music from the Peoria Heights Dist. 425 Chorus and local jazz band “Tuesday Jam,” will be between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. There will be door prizes every half hour. Winners must be present to win. Call 682-3500 or 635-7755 with questions.

 The iRepresent Campaign is promoting the importance of the vote through educating local Peoria high school students at Manual High School and Peoria High School. Through educating the students of the importance of the vote, we hope that the students will know that their vote does count. It will also be educating the students on voting procedures such as registering to vote and absentee voting. It will also inform the students on where to get the proper and correct information on elections, voting, the issues, and the parties.  

In conjunction with iRepair of East Peoria, IL, the iRepresent campaign will be hosting a meet and greet open house on October 23, 2008 at Manual High School from 6 PM to 9 PM for all Peoria area community to attend. The event will feature guest speakers of local and state political opinion leaders such as Jehan Gordon, Colleen Callahan, Bill Spears, Joan Krupa, Barbara Van Auken and Sheldon Schafer 

iRepair is a local iPod repair and refurbish company started by Bradley University students two years ago.  The company started as iPod Repair Squad and it was the winner of the Project Springboard business plan competition at Bradley University.  For more information please go to, http://www.irepresentthevote.com 

Members of the Peoria County Democratic Central Committee and several area community leaders will hold a press conference at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20 outside Peoria’s City Election Commission, 542 SW Adams to warn voters about efforts to confuse and dissuade voters from participating in this year’s election.“In the past, there have been many efforts, some successful, to suppress voter turnout in our community,” said Billy Halstead, Chairman of the Peoria County Democratic Central Committee.  “We are coming together on Monday to ensure voters know their rights.”Halstead will be joined by Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) and several other elected officials and community leaders.

Who:   Peoria County Democratic Central Committee members
              Area Elected Officials and Community Leaders
What:  Press Conference on Voting Rights
When: 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 20
Where: Peoria City Election Commission, 542 SW Adams, Peoria, IL

Peoria Health Department Announces Flu Clinic Schedules 

The Peoria City/County Health Department announces that this is the time of year for residents to help protect themselves by getting a flu vaccine.  It is especially important for those people with chronic medical conditions, children over 6 months of age, pregnant women, and those over age 65. 

Public Health Administrator Curt Fenton said, “Vaccination is the primary method for preventing flu and its complications.  We are pleased that Peoria County residents will have multiple clinic sites to be vaccinated this year.” 

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious disease that can cause fever, sore throat, cough, headache, chills, muscle aches, and fatigue.  It can be a serious illness for people of any age, but especially those with respiratory or heart conditions.  In addition, it can cause high fevers and seizures in children.  Each year, more than 200,000 people nationwide are hospitalized and 36,000 people die from flu-related complications. 

Flu vaccines are recommendations for the following individuals: 

• People with chronic medical conditions such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, asthma, renal, hepatic or metabolic disorders including diabetes;
•Children over 6 months of age
• Pregnant women
• People over age 65
• Adults and children who are immunosuppressed
• Residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities;
• Caregivers & family members with contact with high risk individuals, including children under 6 months of age who are too young to be vaccinated
• Heath care workers.

The Peoria City/County Health Department’s flu vaccine clinic schedules are as follows:Flu shots for children will not be available at off-site clinics.Check below for children’s flu clinics held at the Peoria Health Department. 

OFF-SITE CLINICS:ADULTS ONLY 

Monday, October 20 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Galena Park Terrace, 5533 N. Galena Road, Peoria

Wednesday, October 22 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Hollis Park Recreation Center, 10107 S. Vine, Mapleton

Thursday, October 23 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Princeville State Bank, 142 E. Main, Princeville

Tuesday, October 28 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Elmwood United Methodist Church, 821 W. Main Street, Elmwood

Wednesday, October 29 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Brimfield Library, 111 S. Galena Street, Brimfield

Thursday, October 30 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Alpha Park Library, 3527 S. Airport Road, Bartonville

Monday, November 3 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Pearce Center, 610 W. Cedar, Chillicothe

Wednesday, November 5 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cedars of Lebanon, 1047 W. Emily Place, Peoria

Thursday, November 6 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Hanna City Village Hall, 3132 N. First Street, Hanna City

Monday, November 10 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
St. Sharbel’s Apartments II, 3001 W. Lake Avenue, Peoria

Wednesday, November 12 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
St. Sharbel’s Apartments I, 2914 W. Scenic Drive, Peoria

Tuesday, November 18 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Neighborhood House, 1020 S. Matthew, Peoria

PEORIA CITY/COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS:
Friday, October 24 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
ADULTS ONLY
Peoria City/County Health Department, 2116 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria
Friday, November 14 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 P.M

ALL AGES, INCLUDING CHILDREN
Peoria City/County Health Department,2116 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria
Friday, November 7 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Out of County residents will be charged an additional $5 unless they are on Medicare or Medicaid. For more information, call the Peoria City/County Health Department at 679-6012.

Press Release:

Students will have the opportunity to prepare for careers in the sports industry through a distinctive new sports communication major at Bradley University. The new major responds to the need for qualified communication professionals in the sports industry and will be offered starting next fall.  It will prepare graduates for leadership positions in professional, collegiate and amateur sports, sports media, and sports information. 

Included in the new curriculum will be courses in sports writing and announcing, digital journalism, sports promotion and publicity, and international issues and ethics in sports. Students will gain experience in sports writing, production, promotion and publicity. Writing, theory, ethics and the cultural influence of sports in America will be emphasized. 

“This is a cutting edge program as scholars are just beginning to give academic attention to the interplay of sports, communication and society,” said Bradley President Joanne K. Glasser.  “Bradley has an impressive roster of graduates currently working in sports communication professions. This program will help continue that tradition by giving students in-depth preparation in a field that is rapidly evolving.” 

Bradley’s Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts offers outstanding regional, national, and international programs in art, communication, multimedia, music, and theatre arts.  The new sports communication major is one of six concentrations offered in the Department of Communication. 

“Bradley’s program is like no other in the country due to the hands-on, professional and industry-intensive experience students will receive,” said Dr. Jeffrey Huberman, dean of the Slane College. “Our program will partner with major sports and media organizations to provide students experience outside the classroom as well as in our high tech facilities on campus.” The University has a rich history in sports communication dating back to the basketball teams of the 1930s with the legendary Jack Brickhouse ‘37 HON ‘90 doing play-by-play.  Brickhouse had a long career with WGN and the Chicago Cubs from the late 1940s until the early 1980s.  And, Bradley has an impressive list of graduates currently working in sports communication professions, including Charlie Steiner ‘71, who is a former ESPN SportsCenter anchor and current radio play-by-play announcer for the L.A. Dodgers; Ralph Lawler ‘61, who is the television play-by-play announcer for the L.A. Clippers; and Andy Masur ‘89, who is the radio play-by-play announcer for the San Diego Padres.

The Peoria City/County Health Department proudly supports October 19-25 as “National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.” This year’s theme, “Let’s Wipe Out Lead Poisoning-Renovate Right” reflects our commitment to ensuring that homes are made lead-safe for children, especially during home renovations. 

To increase awareness of childhood lead poisoning prevention, the Peoria City/County Health Department will participate in a health fair on Saturday, October 18, at Northwoods Mall, 2200 War Memorial Drive, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  The event will include a lead display with information on screening, lead-safe renovations, and other ways to help prevent lead poisoning in children. Lead is a highly toxic metal that at one time was an ingredient in many household products, including lead-based paints manufactured before 1978.  The primary source of lead exposure among
U.S. children is the lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust and soil found in and around old, deteriorating buildings. 

Today, childhood lead poisoning is considered to be the most preventable environmental disease of young children, yet an estimated 310,000 U.S. children have elevated blood lead levels, with
Peoria County having one of the highest prevalence rates in the state of Illinois. High lead levels in children can cause a range of health problems, such as behavioral problems, learning disabilities, seizures, headaches, nausea, and in some cases, death.  A simple blood test can detect lead poisoning and help prevent a lifetime spoiled by the irreversible damage caused by lead poisoning. 

As part of “National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week,” the Peoria City/County Health Department encourages people considering home renovations to take steps to reduce exposure to lead.  Follow these guidelines to help keep your family safe from lead poisoning. 

Smart Remodeling Checklist 

Before the work begins
*Have your paint tested for lead by a qualified professional
*Cover interior and exterior exposed areas with plastic sheeting
*Turn off forced-air heating and air conditioning systems 
During work
*Keep all non-workers outside of the work area
*Wear protective clothing and shoes while doing the work
*Use a properly fitted respirator equipped with HEPA filers
*Exercise caution when using paint strippers since they can contain toxic chemicals
*Do not eat, drink, or smoke in the work area
*Do not dry-sand, blast, or power-wash to remove lead-based paint
*Do not use high-temperature heat guns or open flames on lead-based paint 

After work is completed
*Remove plastic sheeting by rolling or folding inward
*Wrap construction debris with plastic
*Vacuum exposed areas with a HEPA filter-equipped vacuum cleaner
*Wash exposed areas with a general all-purpose cleaner or lead-specific cleaning product
*Change clothes and shoes before leaving the work area.  Machine wash separately.
*Shower and wash your hair right after finishing work
*Test areas for lead dust contamination after final cleanup 

For more information on lead poisoning, lead testing, and lead-safe home remodeling, call the Peoria City/County Health Department at 679-6131.