She calls me on a Saturday morning to tell me my granddaughter is argumentative, difficult, and sassy. For a moment I think she has the wrong number. Those adjectives don’t describe either of my angel granddaughters. But her familiar voice…
West Peoria News for May 2011
Consolidated Elections were held on April 5, 2011. West Peorians elected: Mayor – James R. Dillon. City Clerk – Carole Stephens, Treasurer – Jennifer Main, Alderwoman Ward One – Hazel Thomas, Alderman Ward Two – Jeffery A. Reagan, Alderman Ward…
Happenings for May 2011
May 1 – St. Martin Chamber Players will present a program of choral and comic music at 3:00 p.m. at the Universalist Unitarian Church, 3000 W. Richwoods Blvd. The concert is free & open to the public. An offering is…
Peoria Park District May Activities
CIVIL WAR SPRING DRILL APRIL 30-MAY 1 @ SOMMER PARK – The Peoria Park District’s Sommer Park will host a Civil War Spring Drill on April 30, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., & on May 1st, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00…
Proctor Hospital May Activities
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month Screenings Just $10 Proctor Hospital is offering discounted Osteoporosis Heel Screenings during May in honor of Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Screenings are just $10.00. This screening is performed to determine bone mineral content as a sign…
Illinois American Water Challenges Public to Take The Pledge to Drink Tap Water
Illinois American Water’s parent company, American Water is marking its 125th anniversary this week by launching its “America On Tap” public education campaign. The campaign, which is also being launched the week of the nation’s Earth Day celebrations, encourages consumers…
Gordon Backed Legislation Makes Legislature More Transparent
To increase accessibility to General Assembly proceedings, State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) has backed legislation to make all roll call votes of the General Assembly available on the internet. The house unanimously passed, House Bill 3103. The legislation requires the…
Two concerts on Mother’s Day Weekend
A Mother’s Day Celebration Dinner Concert will be held at the Ashland House Ballroom in Morton on Saturday, May 7 featuring the music of well-known Christian singer Rachel West Kramer, who will be joined by special guests Reggie and Ladye…
“Drummin’ Up Support” for the Elite Drum Line Trip to Sister City
The Peoria Park Districts ELITE “Pulses of Hope” Drum Line is a group of talented high school students who perform at various school and community events. The drum line’s talent caught the eye of the “Friends of Friedrichshafen” Sister City…
Peoria City/County Health Department Sponsors Free Screenings for Women’s Health Week
The Peoria City/County Health Department will be celebrating Women’s Health Week with free health screenings for women on Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Health Department. Women’s Health Week is a nationwide initiative to encourage women to…
Peoria County Master Gardeners to Establish a West Bluff Vegetable Garden
The Peoria County Master Gardeners are in the process of establishing a vegetable garden in the West Bluff area of Peoria. They are partnering with Plant a Row for the hungry and the Western Greenway. The vegetables will be donated…
Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Schedule
The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of May 2011. Methodist features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. May 3-Methodist at Morton-1909 Morton Ave.-Morton May 9-Heartland…
Social Activity Improves Health & Quality of Life for Seniors
By Dr. Neal Fischer, Medical Director of Humana’s Great Lakes Medicare Region As we age, we need to stay active physically to help keep the body fit and the mind sharp. That’s the message we’ve heard for years from many…
FY 2011 City of Peoria budget available online
The FY2011 Budget Document for the City of Peoria is now available online. Please note that the file is large and requires time to download The file can be accessed at http://www.ci.peoria.il.us/budget and http://www.ci.peoria.il.us/budgetandaudit. A hard copy of the budget book…
The Salvation Army Celebrates 125 Years of Service Annual Community Luncheon Tickets Available Now
“125 Years of Making a Difference” will be the theme at The Salvation Army’s Annual Community Luncheon to be held at the Holiday Inn City Centre on Wednesday, May 11. Features of the luncheon will include annual awards to community…
Hands of Love Ministry’s 2011 Mother’s Day Weekend Events
Show your mother or the mother of your children how very much you treasure her by treating her and the rest of your family to one of two very unique Christ-centered events to be held over Mother’s Day weekend. A…
Peoria Area SeniorNet Sponsors ‘Trends in Personal Electronics’ Seminar
Peoria Area SeniorNet, the local chapter of a national organization that promotes computer literacy among seniors, is sponsoring a free seminar called “Trends in Personal Electronics.” on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The seminar will be…
Free ‘Connect & Protect’ Cyber Security Seminar Informs Area Seniors
Local non-for-profit RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) partnered with Web Tech Services in East Peoria to bring a free cyber security seminar to Peoria area senior citizens on Thursday. It was held at Peoria Public Library’s RiverWest branch, bringing…
Oh Me, Oh My! What a lot of cats there are!! TAPS is hosting a Spring Cat Sale through May 31st
Some are old and some are new. Some are thin and some are fat. From long hair to short hair, from shy to outgoing, great cats are everywhere. Not one cat is like the other. Don’t ask us why? Special…
Peoria City/County Health Department Sponsors Free Screenings for Women’s Health Week
The Peoria City/County Health Department will be celebrating Women’s Health Week with free health screenings for women on Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Health Department. Women’s Health Week is a nationwide initiative to encourage women to…
City Council at-Large Welcomes New Faces
The campaign is over; now the real work begins. Chuck Weaver and Beth Akeson take on the challenging task of finding innovative solutions to tax hikes, economic development snafus and Peoria’s $11 million deficit. Long-standing structural problems and fiscal irresponsibility…
Apollo Fine Arts & Entertainment Center Exhibits a Captivating Variety of Films & Events
Since 1914, the ornate beauty of the Apollo Fine Arts and Entertainment Center echoes years of history for current movie goers not only in its magnificent surroundings, but a positive assortment of film offerings and events. As Downtown Peoria’s oldest…