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…
1st Annual Peoria Women’s Club Spring Vendor Bazaar
ACE Entertainment & Event Management has teamed up with the Peoria Women’s Club to present a day of fun, learning and networking Saturday April 16th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Held in the historic clubhouse of the Peoria Women’s…
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…
Methodist Offers Two Coffees with the Doctor in April
Methodist Medical Center is presenting two free programs for the public as part of its’ Coffee with the Doctors series. “Stamping out Stubborn Wounds” will be the topic of Coffee with the Doctor on April 26 from 10:00 a.m.- noon.…
Park District scheduled spring break activities for kids
The Peoria Park District has announced there will be four different Spring Break Camps available to area children. Camps will run April 4th – 8th. Proctor Spring Break Basketball Camp – Proctor Recreation Center offers a Spring Break Basketball Camp…
Peoria Jackson Hewitt TAX SERVICE® DARE TO COMPARE PROGRAM SAVES NEW CLIENTS $50 ON WHAT THEY PAID COMPETITION LAST YEAR
Peoria Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® announced Dare to Compare, a promotional program that encourages Peoria area taxpayers to try Jackson Hewitt® this tax season. With Dare to Compare, new clients who have their taxes prepared and filed at participating Peoria…
Folk Art Classes in April at Three Sisters Folk Art School
The April 2011 lineup of Folk Art classes runs from April 15 – 17th and features fun weekend-long workshops in woodcarving, rug hooking, sewing, jewelry making, and more! If you are looking for a relaxing get-away or want to learn…
Youth soccer skills camp sponsored by the Peoria Park District
Kids in grades K-5 can sign up for a three-day Youth Soccer Skills Camp at the Peoria Park District. This clinic, hosted by the Peoria Park District and Peoria Soccer Club, will work on dribbling, passing, shooting and ball handling.…
Softball league signups underway at Peoria Park District
Softball time is almost here and the Peoria Park District offers two different programs. Gather your friends and get a team together for Adult Slow-Pitch Softball. Get in the swing of things with this 14-game season starting April 11. Leagues…
Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography April 2011 Schedule
The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of April 2011. April 1-Heartland Clinic-1701 W. Garden, Peoria April 4-Cherry Tree Shopping Center, Washington April 5-Methodist at Morton-1909 N. Morton, Morton April 6-Methodist…
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…
Symonds named 2011 State and Regional Women in Business Champion of the Year
Doris Symonds of Peoria, Illinois just received notice that not only did she win the State of Illinois Women in Business Champion of the Year 2011 Award, she also won the Regional Women in Business Champion of the Year Award.…
Applications Available for Peoria Homeowners wanting Alley Lights Installed
Applications are available to Peoria homeowners and property owners who want a dusk-to-dawn alley light installed on their house or garage. The City has earmarked money for the purchase and installation of 100 lights. There is no fee for citizens…
PDC to Host Public Program On Plans to Expand Waste Landfill on April 7th
Peoria Disposal Company will host a public program on their plans for expanding the Peoria City/County Municipal Waste Landfill. They are proposing a piggy-back addition to the existing municipal waste landfill cell No. 2 rather than closing No. 2 and…
Peoria City/County Health Department Celebrates National Public Health Week
Since 1995, communities across the country have celebrated the first full week of April as National Public Health Week. This year during April 4-10, 2011, the Peoria City/County Health Department will celebrate the contributions of public health and highlight issues…
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…
Japan in Crisis: Central Illinois Organizations Provide Relief Across the Globe
Japanese citizens affected by the tsunami and earthquake were greeted with humanitarian efforts to alleviate basic needs concerns, due to other areas of the world donating funds to the cause. Following the catastrophe, horror and panic shown across television screens,…
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…
Happy Spring
Peoria Theater’s Updated Show Listings with Additional Event Listings
Current Showings Somewhere–Academy Award winner Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation) directs this film about a Hollywood actor Johnny Marco, nested in his luxury hotel of choice. Drinking, parties, and women keep a creeping boredom under wraps in between Johnny’s job…
Peoria Theater’s Updated Show Listings with Additional Event Listings Current Showings
Somewhere—Academy Award winner Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation) directs this film about a Hollywood actor Johnny Marco, nested in his luxury hotel of choice. Drinking, parties, and women keep a creeping boredom under wraps in between Johnny’s job choices. He…
March Events Listing Through March 26th
March 23rd—Proctor Hospital Sponsors: “The Free Medicare Help Desk”— from 9:00 – 11:00 am in the Lobby at Proctor Hospital. No appointment is needed. To call or register: (309) 691-1070. March 25th—“Zoo After Dark” – from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.…