Thursday, August 4th 9:00 a.m. Non-Livestock Judging begins 10:00 a.m. Rabbit Show % Sheep Show 12:30 p.m. Non-livestock judging resume (12-12:30 lunch break) 2:30 p.m. Cat show 3:00 p.m. Robotics Demonstration 6:00 p.m. Barnyard Olympics 7:00 p.m. Share the Fun skit 7:30 p.m. Exhibit Barns close *9:00 a.m.…
Upcoming Children’s Programs at Peoria Park District
Home Educator Classes at the Peoria Zoo – The Peoria Zoo offers classes for children ages 5-13 who are home educated. Make science more exciting as we explore a new topic each month that helps to meet state education standards.…
New Trustees Appointed to Library Board
Mayor Jim Ardis has appointed Lucy D. Gulley and Tara D. Canty to the Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees. They fill the seats formerly occupied by Doug Crew and Arthur Mae Perkins whose terms were finished. The new board…
TWELFTH ANNUAL RHYTHM IN THE RAINFOREST – AUGUST 20 AT LUTHY BOTANICAL GARDEN
The Peoria Park District’s Luthy Botanical Garden will present its twelfth annual Rhythm in the Rainforest jazz event on Saturday, August 20, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Back by popular demand will be Preston Jackson & Friends, performing Cool Jazz in Luthy’s fragrant…
PEORIA PARK DISTRICT August Events at Glen Oak Amphitheatre
August means the end of summer, but the fun at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre is not done yet! Below is a schedule of our movies and events this month: Mon., Aug. 1 – Family Flicks: “Tangled” – dusk. 50 cents/person…
Greater Peoria Fall Classic Golf Tournament
The Peoria Park District’s Greater Peoria Fall Classic golf tournament will take place on September 24 and 25 at Donovan and Newman Golf Courses. This two-day tournament has green and golf car fees, door-prizes, tee prizes, and dinner both days…
Peoria Area 2nd Quarter Home Sales Down But Positioned for Recovery
Was the glass half empty or half full as home sales were down for the second quarter of the year compared to a year ago, but up when compared to the same period in 2009? According to the Peoria Area…
NOW’s Celebration of Women’s Equality Day
The Peoria Chapter of the National Organization for Women will celebrate Women’s Equality Day with a potluck for members and friends on Saturday, August 20, at 6:00 p.m. at Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights. On August 26, 1920,…
Gordon Announces Upcoming Satellite Office Hours
State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) recently announcing her August schedule of upcoming satellite office hours geared towards allowing constituents who cannot make it to her War Memorial district office to access state services in various locations around the 92nd district.…
Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and Peoria Zoo have Joined Forces
The power of play is at the foundation of a child’s ability to learn and grow. That’s why the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and Peoria Zoo have joined forces to create a day-long destination for learning through play—one that equips…
AdCo to Launch a Community Website, Magazine, Television Program, & Annual Award, “The Peorian”
AdCo Advertising Agency, Inc., announces the launch of The Peorian – a fully integrated community program that utilizes print, web, television, social media and annual charity award to pay tribute to the Peoria area. The Peorian consists of a bi-monthly…
Kid’s day
The 5th Annual Kids’ Day, presented by G & D Integrated, will take place on Saturday, July 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie (a rain day has been scheduled for Sunday, July 31). …
Fifth Annual Recovery Walks! 2011 Celebrating Recovery in Motion One Step at a Time
The Proctor Health Care Foundation and the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Hospital are pleased to announce Recovery Walks! 2011 Saturday, September 24. The Walk, to benefit the Ameel Rashid Scholarship for Addiction Recovery, will be held from…
College Visits: Why, When, How?
It takes both time and money to tour college campuses. Is it worthwhile? When is the best time to visit? Find out at a free seminar “College Visits: Why, When, How?” presented by Debra Clay of College Knowledge on Monday,…
Peoria Plans 9/11 Remembrance Event for 10th Anniversary of September 11th
The City of Peoria announced plans to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of September 11 by holding a 9/11 Remembrance Event at O’Brien Field on September 10, 2011, from 10:00 until 11:15 a.m. This special service, which is free and open…
Rabid Bat Identified in Peoria County Residents Should Take Precautions
The Peoria City/County Health Department is advising the public about the potential risk of exposure to rabies after a rabid bat was identified in Peoria County. Rabies is a dangerous but preventable viral disease that affects the central nervous system…
Apollo Theater Upcoming Events
AUGUST Sat., Aug. 13–Harold Lloyd movies (silent) Sat., Aug. 20– To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) Gregory Peck SEPTEMBER Sat., Sept. 10–Media Movie festival (newspaper movies plus radio and TV) (This will be a big deal) Sat., Sept. 24–Dr. Strangelove (1964)…
Upcoming Movies and Events for Peoria Theater
Now Playing & Coming Soon @ Peoria Theater —- Friday, July 29 – Thurs., August 5 —- Incendies – ends Thursday, August 5 – A mother’s last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in…
Ah, summer …
Roger and Royce return
WOAM 1350 radio is returning and so is “Breakfast with Royce and Roger.” My long-time friend and nationally known comedian Royce Elliott and I have agreed to terms with WOAM’s new owner, (Larry) Nelson Multi-Media. The station will resume operations…
Boycott WEEK advertisers
I’m going to watch a lot of WEEK-TV 25 in the next few weeks. I’m going to watch to see which companies advertise there, because I won’t patronize companies who, with their commercials, enrich a New York corporation that devalues…
Generation Differences – Reality Sets In
by Dolores Klein, Peoria, IL We keep hearing that the World War II generation of veterans are gradually leaving us and we need to hear from them. Watching the History Channel’s recent presentations, I’m amazed at all the details we…