By Ed Klein, Peoria, IL We’re all aware of the many wars being waged around the world today. However, the war I’m referring to is one being waged right here in the United States. No, not the war against Christmas,…
West Peoria News for September 2013
The West Peoria Neighborhood Watch is again this year sponsoring the annual West Peoria Night Out Against Crime on Saturday, September 7th from 3:00 until 5:30 p.m. Other local organizations assisting are the City of West Peoria, West Peoria Township,…
‘Ransomware’ Scary Messages that Lock up Your Computer
Our computer repair store in East Peoria has seen a rash of Ransomware computer threats. It’s not just here that this is happened. I read an article recently where a guy fell for the scam. He admitted to child pornography…
In like a flood
When I was a child, the nightly news seemed like a foreign movie. It seemed that everything bad and evil happened on the other side of the planet, far from our suburban home. When we went to church and heard…
Whatever our age, life is a classroom
While my youngest child’s last time to celebrate the first day of a new school year, not counting college, was in 1994 as a high school senior, sentimentality reigns supreme for me each year when summer vacation ends and kids…
‘Worldfest’ celebrates cultural diversity in Central Illinois
With September upon us, Peoria’s various ethnic groups are gearing up for the 10th Annual WorldFest, the biggest celebration of cultural diversity in the area. This year’s event is set for Saturday, September 14th at the Civic Center. Record crowds…
September 2013 Happenings
Sept 1 – Grape Stomp & Harvest Festival from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery, 33633 State Route 9, Mackinaw. Call 309-359-9463. $5 per person/12 & under free. There is a harvest demo. Wine tasting all…
1st Annual River Harvest Festival Scheduled for September 14
The first annual River Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, September 14, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., outdoors, at the Kellehers Irish Pub & Eatery, 619 SW Water Street in downtown Peoria. Live music by Robin Crowe begins at…
50 Rock to Rock Wokanda
The Peoria Park District’s 50 Rock program for active 50+ individuals is hosting 50 Rock Rocks Wokanda on Saturday, September 7 from 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. at Camp Wokanda. Cost is $35 per person, which includes all activities and three meals.…
Back to Books at the Peoria Public Library
Peoria Public Library recently was awarded a FY13 “Back to Books” grant in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library. The Back to Books grant assists libraries in meeting the needs of patrons through focused collection…
Peoria Park District September Activities
Youth Piano Lessons Beginning in September – The Peoria Park District offers multiple sessions of Piano Lessons for ages 5-13, both beginner and intermediate, starting September 3 and 4 at Don’s Music Land. Beginner & intermediate mini-mester classes cost $38/residents,…
Food Safety Inspections Now Available on Website
The Peoria City/County Health Department now provides food safety inspection results through a new link on its website www.pcchd.org. [http://www.peoriacounty.org/pcchd/food ] As part of the food safety regulation program, the Health Department licenses and inspects all food service establishments in…
Improvements Made to Overdrive Media Console for E-books
Peoria Public Library features the Alliance Digital Medial Library (ADML) for those who download ebooks and audio books and some exciting improvements are on the way to the Overdrive Media Console (OMC), the controls for the electronic library in the…
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month
September 3-30 is National Library Card Sign-up Month at all Peoria Library locations. Anyone who signs up for a new library card or renews their card during the month of September will receive a gift courtesy of the Friends of…
Gold Lion Luncheon to Honor Three Alumni from Peroia High School Alumni Association
October 12, 2013 The Peoria High School Alumni Association is having The Gold Lion Luncheon honoring three distinguished alumni and includes guest speakers Charles Dancey, former editor of the Peoria Journal Star, and his son Burt. The luncheon will be…
Gordon-Booth Launches Fifth Annual Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive
Continuing her efforts to honor and assist those serving in our nation’s armed forces, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth is collecting cell phones for her annual Cell Phones for Soldiers drive. “For the men and women who are serving our country…
Senator Shadid Donates Campaign Funds to Bradley University
Retired State Senator George Shadid announced that he will donate his remaining campaign funds – $25,000 to the George P. Shadid Jr. Scholarship fund and $11,730 to the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service (IPL). Shadid says he chose…
American Red Cross Offers Safety Training for Those Participating in Sports & Recreational Activities
Back to school also means back to practice for thousands of student athletes and coaches. The American Red Cross has training and resources available for people to learn how to treat a variety of emergencies and injuries that may occur…
The Community Foundation of Central Illinois welcomes Jessica Dillon as Program Manager
The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) welcomes Jessica Dillon as Program Manager. Dillon’s responsibilities include: grant & scholarship administration, marketing & communications, resource management, information management, donor /fund holder relations & special events. Prior to joining CFCI, Dillon served…
Recovery Walks! 2013 at Proctor Hospital
This event celebrates recovery in motion, one step at a time. All proceeds benefit the Ameel Rashid Scholarship for Addiction Recovery on the campus of Proctor Hospital. The event will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 a.m. –…
Celebrate the 2013 Orchid Award Winners on September 19th
Annual Awards Reception to Celebrate the 2013 Orchid Award Winners with a wine tasting with light hors d’oeuvres on Thursday, September 19th at the Luthy Botanical Garden from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person or $200 for…
Free Affordable Care Act Educational Session
Wednesday, September 25th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hult Center for Healthy Living. What impact will the Affordable Care Act have on you? This educational seminar will prepare you to make the best decisions about your important health insurance coverage.…