Happenings for April 2011

through May 24 – Bookmobile every two weeks on Tuesdays at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Admission is free. The Bookmobile will be located in front of Flat Top Grill. April 2 – The not-for-profit…

Proctor Hospital Activities in April

Exciting New Lunch and Learn Sessions for Seniors Begin April 21 – The Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital presents FREE Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Wellness Series for Older Adults. This free series will feature health and lifestyle topics specifically…

Macaroni Kid celebrates one year in Peoria

Macaroni Kid, a free weekly e-newsletter and website that highlights events and activities for families in the community, is celebrating one year in Peoria. Under the stewardship of Melissa Hucal of West Peoria, Macaroni Kid has become a go-to source…

Peoria Zoo welcomes hog babies

The Peoria Zoo has welcomed a new litter of Red River Hogs who were born March 19 at 6:00 a.m. This is the fourth successful litter born at the Zoo. The Zoo staff were able to determine the time of…

Voters Excited for Spring Elections!

Peoria voters are coming out to support their candidates for city council and school board elections. When I asked stay-at-home-mom Maria Graves, 42, why she felt it was important to cast her vote on the Peoria School Board ballot this…

The Tax Deadline Looms!

Are taxes causing you anxiety? Even with the extended tax deadline, April 18 will be here sooner than you think. Seeking professional tax help may be your best option. Jackson Hewitt Area Manager Mary Jo Roberts says that Jackson Hewitt…