FRIENDS OF RIVERFRONT PARK Friends of Riverfront Park will attend the city of Peoria’s first hearing on the proposed replacement land for the apartment complex planned for Riverfront Park. The event takes place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at City Hall in the council chambers. Friends of Riverfront Park will …
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Elaine Hopkins, publisher ehopkins7@prodigy.net DOWNSTATE STORY VOL. 24 NOW AVAILABLE FREE ON THE WEB Ten new short stories by Illinois, Midwestern and other writers are featured in the 2015 edition of Downstate Story, Peoria’s only literary magazine for fiction. Downstate Story is now published only on the Web at www.downstatestory.com The writers in this issue …
LUTHY BOTANICAL GARDEN POINSETTIA SHOW/CANDLELIGHT WALKS/KWANZAA DISPLAY – HOLIDAY EVENTS BEGIN Poinsettia Show November 20 through December 31, regular Conservatory hours Hundreds of beautiful poinsettias will transform the Conservatory into a spectacular holiday wonderland that has become a tradition for hundreds of area families. The brightly– colored poinsettias blend with the Garden’s tropical collection and a …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact: Hedy Elliott-Gardner Coordinator of Adult Education Peoria Park District Foundation 309-256-7436 Local GED Program to benefit from sale of local gift cards and small gifts at PIA — Looking for gifts for “hard to buy for” friends and family? This holiday season, the Moonlighting at PIA gift …
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Refugee Crisis in Europe Peoria, IL – November 23, 2015 – Europe is dealing with a growing migrant crisis as refugees seek to escape war in Syria, Libya, Afghanistan and elsewhere. The Institute of International Studies and the Peoria Area World Affairs Council will host “The Migrant Problem in Europe: A Global Humanitarian …
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LWVGP General Meeting Topic: “The Role of Money in Politics” Thursday, Dec 3, 2015, 6:00 pm AMT (Advanced Medical Transport) Conference Room 1718 N Sterling Ave, West Peoria, IL 61604 League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria Event: The Role of Money in Politics A panel of experts will discuss the role of money in political campaigns at the …
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Peoria County Peoria City and County Encourage Residents to Buy Local Peoria – For the Thanksgiving shopping weekend, Peoria County and the City of Peoria are reminding residents to “Live & Shop Peoria County” and “Live & Shop Peoria.” Over sixty local businesses are sponsoring this buy local campaign by donating a $25 gift …
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PACE ANNOUNCES 2015 SANTA PARADE THEME Peoria Area Community Events (PACE) is pleased to announce that “Christmas Plays in Peoria” is the theme of the 128th Annual Santa Claus Parade. The parade, scheduled to step off at 10:15 a.m. on November 27, 2015, is the longest running holiday parade in the country. The Grand …
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