Buster Keaton comedy at the Apollo Saturday, Sept. 8th One of Hollywood’s top humorists and filmmakers based what he considered his best movie on an often-overlooked Civil War incident known as the Great Locomotive Chase, and downtown Peoria’s nonprofit Apollo…
September Book Clubs at Peoria Public Library
The following book clubs will meet in September and are open to new members. Discover the joy of discussing a great book with others this month! Club Read meets on Wednesday, September 26 at Lakeview Branch at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Great…
HUD Issues 100% Performance to Health Department’s Lead Hazard Program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued an overall performance rating of 100 out of 100 for the Peoria City/County Health Department Lead Hazard Control grant program. HUD assessed the first and second quarter performance of the three-year program based…
Business Resource Forum @ Peoria NEXT Innovation Center on September 25th
The public and media are invited to attend this year’s Business Resource Forum at the Peoria NEXT Innovation Center in Peoria September 25th from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. This is a great resource for current businesses, startups or for those just thinking about their own business. It’s…
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Holds 60th Annual Fashion Show
For 59 years, The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary has put on one of the most successful fashion shows in the area. On October 2, the Auxiliary will offer its 60th Fashion Show. The 30 member Auxiliary, all volunteers, work almost year-round…
NAWBO Central Illinois Chapter selected its board members for the 2012-2013 year
President- Shelly Hranka President Elect-Monica Wheeler Public Policy Director-Lisa Pierce Public Relations Director-Doris Symonds Membership Director-Lisa Friedrich Secretary-Jannise Bush Treasurer-Pam Camey The National Association of Women Business Owners meets monthly-every third Wednesday. For more information: www.nawbo-cil.org
Methodist Medical Center’s Mobile Mammography September Schedule
The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of September, 2012. Methodist features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. Sept 4 – Methodist Medical Group @ Chillicothe-525…
Methodist Offers Annual Grief Camp for Kids
Methodist Medical Center is accepting camp registrations through September 15 for children age 5 to 18 who are working through issues of grief following the death of a loved one. “Kourage Kids” is a free one-day outing for young people who have experienced…
Peoria Public Library Offers Free Computer Classes This Fall
Peoria Public Library first offered computer classes and open lab times last year. A new fall schedule for both classes and open lab times at both Main Library and Lincoln Branch will begin on Monday, September 10 and will end…
Bradley Receives Recognition from National Publications
Bradley University is once again considered one of the best higher education institutions in the country, according to The Princeton Review, which features the university in the newly released 2013 college guide, “The Best 377 Colleges.” “We are pleased that a highly respected,…
Koehler donates food and lodging reimbursement to charity
State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) is donating his food and lodging reimbursement for today’s special session of the General Assembly to the Community Foundation Wholesome Food Fund, which helps low-income families purchase healthy food at the Peoria Farmers Market. “I’m…
September at Proctor Hospital
alonetogether Grief Support Group – Every Monday. alonetogether is a grief support group, open to the community, that meets Mondays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Group Room 4 of the Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital. If you are experiencing grief from loss of a loved one, divorce…
Friends of Rocky Glen Fund-raiser
Friends of Rocky Glen will benefit from a fund-raiser from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7 at the John S. Rhodell Brewery, 619 S.W. Water Street, Peoria. Donations will be welcome. The event includes free snacks, a slide show on Rocky…
Volunteer Shuttle Drivers Needed for New Service at Proctor
Proctor Hospital is recruiting for volunteer courtesy shuttle drivers. The courtesy shuttle will run Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. Volunteer drivers are needed for four-hour shifts daily from 6:00-10:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; and 2:00 – 6:00…
New Chief at Helm of West Peoria Fire Department
Volunteer of more than 30 years chosen to lead. A new chief has been named for the West Peoria Fire Department (WPFD). Chief Terry Schadt officially leads the volunteer department, replacing Robert Stecher who held the top spot for 25…
Peoria Park District’s September Activities
Pickleball for 50+ Changing Times The Peoria Park District’s Pickleball for 50+ program at Franciscan Recreation Complex (FRC) will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. starting September 4. It will run through December 20 (excluding November 22). Cost…
Gordon-Booth Thanks Everyone Who Donated to the Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive
During the last month local residents donated 62 cell phones for Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth’s (D-Peoria) 4th Annual Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive. Through this drive, over 9,300 minutes of talk time will be provided to soldiers overseas. “I would like to…
“Proper Property Value” first of three fall Adult Community Programs offered by Peoria County
Property taxes too high? Join Peoria County’s Supervisor of Assessments for “Proper Property Value,” a free workshop from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, at ICC’s North Campus. This class is offered throughIllinois Central College’s Adult Community Programs. Peoria County’s Supervisor of Assessments will explain how…
Keep Peoria Beautiful Annual Awards Reception Celebrates the 2012 Orchid Award winner
The 2012 Orchid Award Reception wiff feature a wine tasting with light hors d’oeuvres on Thursday, September 13th at the Luthy botanical Garden from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Presentation of Awards will be at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $20…
The Hayloft’s 30th Art and Craft Fair
The Hayloft Shops in the Village of Mossville will present their 30th annual Art & Craft Fair for 2012, rain or shine on Friday, September 7th from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 8th from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday,…
Buster Keaton comedy at the Apollo Saturday, Sept. 8th
One of Hollywood’s top humorists and filmmakers based what he considered his best movie on an often-overlooked Civil War incident known as the Great Locomotive Chase, and downtown Peoria’s nonprofit Apollo Theater will show it on Saturday, Sept. 8. “The General,” written…
Peoria Public Library to Offer New Musical Performance Series – “Music in the McKenzie”
Peoria Public Library will launch a new series of free musical performances at North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Parkway, called Music in the McKenzie, named for the McKenzie Room. All ages will enjoy Music in the McKenzie, which will begin in September…