Thursday, January 19th @ Barrack’s Cater Inn
The Peoria Area World Affairs Council presents “Tibet, China and the United States” with Dr. Elliot Sperling of Indiana University. Reception at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:00 p.m., presentation at 7:00 p.m. Visit artstix.artspartners.net to register or call (309) 677-2454.
Thursday, January 19th & Monday, January 23rd @ Peoria Public Library North Branch
Peoria Public Library will repeat its popular e-reader information session that provides insight on what e-reader to buy and how to download free e-books from the library website. The sessions take place at 6:30 p.m.. Call (309) 497-2120 or email karlawilkinson@ppl.peoria.lib.us to reserve a spot.
A Chillicothe resident and staff member of the Methodist Family Child Care Center has been recognized by Gateways to Opportunity. Kathy Culbertson, Lead Teacher at the Methodist Child Care Center has received the Illinois Director Credential, Level I given by Gateways of Opportunity. Gateways credentials are recognized by the State of Illinois and awarded through the Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Child Care and Development.
Culbertson has previously received the Infant Toddler Credential, Level 4 and Early Childhood Education Credential, Level 4.
The Gateways to Opportunity awards are based on education level, knowledge, skills and experience of the individual in early care and education.
Proposals Due: March 1, 2012 @ 4:30 PM
The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) is currently accepting grant proposals from non-profit organizations within a 50-mile radius of Peoria , excluding McLean County .
Newly revised grant guidelines may be downloaded from the CFCI website at www.communityfoundationci.org and are available at the office, 331 Fulton Street, Suite 310 , Peoria , Illinois 61602 .
Proposals must be received at the Community Foundation of Central Illinois office by: 4:30 PM, March 1, 2012. Proposals received after this date will not be accepted.
The Community Foundation’s purpose is to assist projects in the fields of education, arts, health, human services, community service or community development and advance ONE OR MORE of the following objectives:
1. Address and help resolve important existing or emerging community issues.
2. Support new and creative projects and organizations offering the greatest opportunity for positive and significant change.
3. Promote cooperation and collaboration among organizations.
4. Identify, enhance, and develop leadership in the community through creative and innovative activities which empower individuals.
5. Improve the quality or scope of charitable work in the community.
The Community Foundation of Central Illinois does not provide grant funding for annual campaigns, individuals, endowments, or make grants for sectarian religious purposes.
For questions regarding the Community Foundation of Central Illinois’ Grant Cycle please call (309) 674-8730.
The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) has opened the 2012 scholarship cycle and invites students to view its diverse and career specific scholarships on its website at: www.communityfoundationci.org.
Application deadlines range from March 1-June 1. Please contact the CFCI office at 309-674-8730 for eligibility questions or for more information.
Child and Family Connections will be conducting free developmental screenings for children birth – three years on Monday, February 13, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Screenings will be conducted at the Care and Treatment Board office located at 2016 N. Knoxville in Peoria . By participating in a screening, parents will better understand developmental milestones and what to expect during different stages of their child’s development.
Referrals to developmental assistance programs will be provided as necessary. For more information or to schedule a developmental screening, please call 999-7030.
On Monday, February 13th, WCBU hosts an Evening with Garrison Keillor at the Peoria Civic Center Theater. I Know You Like A Book will be handling the book signing at the event and will have several titles on hand, as well as stocking up on his books at the store. For tickets, call the Peoria Civic Center at 309-673-8900, online at Ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 800-745-3000.
The charming, witty, and always-entertaining writer and humorist Garrison Keillor, author and radio host of the widely popular A Prairie Home Companion, will be joined by two special guests from his show: pianist/composer Richard Dworsky, and vocalist Heather Masse.
Each year, in loving memory of his mother, future hall of fame major league baseball player and central Illinois native Jim Thome and his wife, Andrea, host a dinner and auction to benefit Children’s Hospital of Illinois.
The 2012 Joyce Thome Benefit for Children’s Hospital was held Saturday, January 14, 2012 in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom and marked the 17th anniversary of the event. The fundraising evening was originally started by Joyce Thome. Jim changed the name of the event to honor her memory following her death.
A record breaking 800 people attended this year, raising more than $315,000 for the hospital including $100,000 received during the Live Auction to help fund an echocardiogram (also called an echo). An echo is a type of ultrasound test that is used to see different parts of the heart through moving pictures.
The fun evening included a program featuring Jim’s journey to hit 600 career home runs, becoming eighth on Major League Baseball’s all-time home run list.
Presenting partners for the evening are The Chicago White Sox, ATS, and Humana.
Infinite Success (IS), a fresh, new Success Building Group, is hosting their Annual Kickoff on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 7:30am – 9:00am. It’s a preview to introduce you to their brand-new coaching and consulting format for 2012. IS teaches success principles and builds connections in a genuine, open way. You will not want to miss this exciting kickoff to a new year of Infinite Success. Please join us for the free Kickoff Celebration at Methodist North at Allen Road, 2338 W. Sud Parkway, Peoria. The meeting will be held in the Conference Center which can be entered at the rear of the building which faces Allen Road. For more information, please visit www.InfiniteSuccess4You.com or call 309-648-4969.
Feld Motor Sports℠ is teaming up with local Boy Scouts to help CRUSH HUNGER in the Peoria area. From 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2012, Boy Scouts will be collecting canned goods in the Great Hall/Lobby at the Peoria Civic Center.
Every fan donating at least one canned good will be entered to win 4 front row tickets to next year’s show, along with a package of official Monster Jam® signed merchandise. All canned goods collected will be donated to the W.D. Boyce Council’s spring canned food drive that benefits local food pantries. During the 2:00 pm performance on Saturday, monster trucks will “crush” a car in tribute to this food drive, and the prize package winner will be also be announced.
Monster Jam will be performing at the PEORIA CIVIC CENTER on:
Friday, February 3, 2012: Show at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 4, 2012: Party in the Pits* 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Shows at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
*The Party in the Pits (preceding the Saturday 2:00 p.m. show for an additional fee) gives fans the opportunity to view the monster trucks up close, meet the drivers, take pictures and get autographs.
GRAVE DIGGER is back and celebrating its 30th anniversary with a specially painted truck. First time trucks to the Peoria area include HOT WHEELS and SAMSON and returning trucks include RAMINATOR, RAMMUNITION and RAP ATTACK.
Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air.
Monster Jam events are affordably priced for the whole family with seats for kids ages 2 – 12 only $10 and adults starting at $15. Tickets to the Party in the Pits are an additional $10 per person. Tickets are on sale now at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com.
Monster Jam, sanctioned by the United States Hot Rod Association®, is the most popular monster truck tour, performing to over 4 million fans annually at the most prestigious arenas and stadiums throughout the world. Monster Jam® shows consist of three main fan-favorite elements – the pit party, racing and freestyle.
For ticket information, contact the Peoria Civic Center Box Office at 309-673-3200.
For more information on Monster Jam, log on to www.MonsterJam.com.