Learn the fundamentals of boxing from a USA licensed boxing professional at Proctor Recreation Center with our new Boxing Techniques classes for youth ages 10 – 18. Classes will teach endurance, cardio, power and strength. Workouts include the heavy bag,…
Luncheon/Fun-Raiser for Friends of Rock Island Trail on October 13th
The Friends of the Rock Island Trail invites the public to attend a luncheon and fun-raiser from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Safety Town, 6518 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, near the intersection of Sheridan…
Film Noir Festival Presented by the Apollo Theatre & the Peoria Public Library
The Apollo Theatre and Peoria Public Library joined forces to present the very first Film Noir Festival to Peorians. It returns this year. In the 1940s, a new genre – film noir – emerged from the world of “hard-boiled” pulp…
Peoria High School’s Annual Gold Lion Luncheon to Award Distinguished Alumni Recipients
The Peoria High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the Distinguished Alumni chosen for the Distinguished Alumni Awards given in 2012. This year’s recipients include Robert W. Deiker, Sr., class of 1935, Judge Richard Eagleton, class of 1948, George…
Seniors on the Go Health education programs Thursday, October 18 from 10:30-11:45 a.m.
“Lifeline & Medication Management” will be presented by Karen Schaidle, BS, OSF HealthCare from 11:45 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Lunch provided. Hult Center for Health Education. Call 692-6650 to register
Uncorked! – Friday, October 12 @ Embassy Suites Hotel in East Peoria 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
This event features the best wine, craft beer and hors d’oeuvres from local distributors and vendors to taste. All proceeds benefit the Cancer Center for Healthy Living. Tickets are available for purchase by calling 693-8139.
Methodist Medical Center’s October Mobile Mammography Schedule
The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of October, 2012. Methodist features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. Oct 2-Power of Pink -Walmart-659 Knox Square Drive-Galesburg…
Photography Class & Exhibit Offered in October @ Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch
Photography enthusiasts and those who would like to sharpen their skills are invited to a series of three free photography workshops on Tuesdays, Oct. 2, 9 and 16 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch. On…
Creepy Crawlies … Amazing Spiders & Snakes & Other Creatures Important to our World
From spiders to snakes to bats and more, meet some of the animals that make you go eewww. On Sunday, October 28, you can learn about these amazing creatures and why they actually are important to the world around us.…
Don’t Miss Howl-Zoo-Ween October 19 & 20 at the Peoria Zoo
The Peoria Zoo in Glen Oak Park will present HOWL-ZOO-WEEN, a Halloween event for all ages, on Friday, October 19, and Saturday, October 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come see the Zoo transform into a family festival of Halloween fun…
Annual Chrysanthemum Snow Begins October 14
The Peoria Park District’s Luthy Botanical Garden will hold its annual Chrysanthemum Show from October 14 -November 6 during regular Garden hours. This year’s theme is “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”Enjoy a spectacular showing of autumn color during this annual show!…
Peoria High Inducts 13 into Athletic Hall of Fame
“Thirteen individuals from Peoria High School’s illustrious sports history will be inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame during luncheon ceremonies on Saturday, October 13. The public is invited to attend the induction luncheon at PHS, and the deadline for…
Happenings for October 2012
Oct 5 – 14 – Twelve Angry Men – at Peoria Players Theatre, Peoria. Tempers are short, arguments grow heated and jurors become 12 angry men. Admission: $12 adults, $9 patrons 18 and under. Call 309-688-4473. Oct 5 – 27 – 13 annual…
Peoria’s downtown ballpark: the numbers
The Peoria Chiefs’ stadium development project cost $25.952 million. Public costs for land consolidation, utility relocation and improving Jefferson Street and curving it were $8.152 million. For this, the net to the City of Peoria was $4.94 million ($3.28 million…
Flowers, Friendships & Philanthropy
Deep roots in plants help sustain them through droughts and other hazardous weather and conditions. For a club devoted to beautifying the community through flowers and plants and trees, roots are also very important. The Peoria Garden Club (PGC) can…
Romney, Ryan Duo Excites Members of Both Parties
Peoria County area Republicans aren’t shy about praising GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s choice for Vice President, but Democrats see a different advantage with Ryan on the ticket. In the latest debate between Peoria area Republicans and Democrats, members of…
Safety first!
Filipino-American Society of Central Illinois (FASCI) Presentation Will Highlight Philippine Arts and Culture
More than 5,000 people are expected to attend Peoria’s celebration of cultural diversity at this year’s WorldFest, at the Civic Center on Saturday, September 8th. Now in its ninth year, WorldFest was launched by the Civic Center Authority’s Cultural Diversity Committee to recognize the…
Don’t shoot
Under the leadership of Mayor Jim Ardis, Peoria County State’s Attorney, Jerry Brady, Sheriff Mike McCoy and several others, Peoria is implementing a new program to combat youth violence. Badly needed in our city, it’s called “Don’t Shoot.” It was…
Super PACs Spent Big in Peoria
Super Political Action Committees (super PACs) spent almost a quarter of a million dollars in the Peoria TV market during the campaign from January-March, records show, together paying $3.74 per vote for the March 20 primary. That’s lousy for democracy…
Change … The Only Certainty
Every once in a while something comes along that changes everything. For example: in the mid seventeenth century, Dutch scientist, Antonin Van Leeuwenhoek, invented the first microscope. He could actually see previously unknown single-celled critters we now call microorganisms. This…
I am surrounded by death this month
First, my Uncle Joe Binder died after a long illness. Uncle Joe was born in Hungary, but escaped to the United States in the 1950s to avoid having to serve in the Army. He met my Aunt Barbara in a bar in Peoria. He…