State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) has passed a bill in the Illinois Senate to allow Peoria County the opportunity to try to secure the $30 million in public funds needed for the completion of the Peoria Riverfront Museum. The legislation also would allow the county the chance to raise needed funds for the renovation or [...]
Archive of entries posted on November 2008
45 years later, all-star comedy still a laugh riot
Like all-star games or concerts with impressive guest artists, director Stanley Kramer’s 1963 comedy “It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” appeals to film fans by boasting appearances by the best comic actors of its time.
Downtown Peoria’s Apollo Theater is showing the classic at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22.
With a thin plot [...]
Holiday Open Houses at Hoerr’s Nursery!
Friday, November 14
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Buffalo Wild Wings of Grand Prairie. Selected favorite menu items available for purchase. Served by the staff of the restaurant.
4:00 p.m. – Drawings for wonderful gifts like a One Night stay at the Wingate by Wyndham,
Grand Prairie. 21 and Over to register. Also, a Signed Collectible from Isabel [...]
CIVIL WAR WINTER QUARTERS NOVEMBER 15 AT SOMMER PARK
The Peoria Park District’s W. H. Sommer Park will host a Civil War Winter Quarters construction on Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
History comes to life at Sommer Park as Civil War soldiers construct winter quarters and prepare for their winter encampment. Living historians in authentic uniforms will use period tools [...]
MID ILLINI SURGICAL ASSOCIATES TO HOST FREE VISUAL SCREENINGS FOR VARICOSE VEINS
Dr. Scott Reid and Dr. Brian Heywood, two vascular surgeons from Mid Illini Surgical Associates (MISA), will offer FREE visual screenings for varicose veins on:
Monday, November 17th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Methodist Atrium Building on Main Street in
Peoria . Although appointments are preferred, walk-ins will be welcomed on a first-come, first-served basis
Kat Parsons in Concert at Forest Park Nature Center
Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights, IL 61616 Forest Park Nature Center presents Kat Parsons in concert for an acoustic evening of piano, guitar and unforgettable vocals in the warm rustic surroundings of the Nature Center Museum. Dubbed a modern day Carole King, Kat Parsons has been enjoying a blossoming [...]
Peoria NOW Chapter to Celebrate “Women Who Ran”
The Peoria Chapter of National Organization for Women (NOW) will host a brunch as a post-election celebration for women who ran for elective office at the Downtown Public Library on Saturday, November 15th at 10:00 a.m.
For more info, call Nancy Long at 688-3419 or Dolores or Ed Klein at 681-0311
Stress Relief from Hoerr Nursery
Aroma Therapy – Wander around and enjoy the herbs available in the GardenHouse. Robust basil plants, some parsley and rosemary. Plant a windowsill container and enjoy the fresh, engaging aroma in your home. Or enjoy scents of the season from fresh greens (due the week of November 17) to lightly scented Colonial Candles.
Music Therapy – [...]
PEORIA ZOO WELCOMES SEVERAL ANIMAL RESIDENTS OF NEW AFRICA! EXHIBIT!
The Peoria Zoo is pleased to announce the addition of several animals to their Zoo family this week. The following animals, which will be featured residents of the new Africa! exhibit opening next spring, have arrived at the Zoo and are getting acclimated to each other, their surroundings and their caretakers:
5 Colobus Monkeys (2 [...]
LOU AND PETER BERRYMAN CONCERT NOVEMBER 8th AT FOREST PARK NATURE CENTER
As part of their 2008 “Songs from the Woods” concert series, the Peoria Park District’s Forest Park Nature Center will host a concert by Lou and Peter Berryman on Saturday, November 8, at 7:00 p.m.
Lou and Peter began playing music together in high school during the ‘60s. With Peter on guitar and [...]