The West Peoria Residents’ Association invites everyone to join them in kicking off the Christmas Season at the annual Christmas Party, Sunday, December 5th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Franciscan Recreation Center. Bring your family and enjoy entertainment…
Musings for December 2010
Thank Goodness another Thanksgiving is over. Each year I make a decision to not let the date or Holiday get to me, but it does. It has now been twelve years since Jack, my dear husband, died on Thanksgiving Eve,…
Happenings for Dec. 2010
thru Dec. 31 – Poinsettia Show at the Luthy Botanical Gardens. Call for ticket prices and times at (309) 686-3236. Dec. 2 – Magician Mitch Williams at The Whammy Bar from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Call (309) 647-3692. Dec. 3…
Peoria Park District Happenings in December
SOMMER PARK HOSTS ANTEBELLUM CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 4 The Peoria Park District’s W. H. Sommer Park will host an Antebellum Christmas on Saturday, December 4, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Learn some customs of the era, sing popular Christmas songs, and…
Ag Service Award Presented
Jordan Feucht of Princeville is the recipient of the Peoria County Farm Bureau’s 2010 Ag Service Award. This is the 15th consecutive year that a Peoria County resident has been recognized for demonstrating outstanding service to agriculture. Jordan has served…
Volunteer Emergency Service Award Winner
Richard “Dick” Archibald of Brimfield was recently presented with Peoria County Farm Bureau’s Volunteer Emergency Service Award at their annual meeting. Dick has been a member of the Brimfield Community Fire Protection District for over 50 years and is a…
2011 Peoria County Farm Bureau Photo Calendar
Peoria County residents are encouraged to stop by the Farm Bureau office in Peoria at 1716 N. University Street to pick up a FREE 2011 colored photo calendar. The calendar features 14 farm-related pictures that were submitted by members for…
Book Signing and Speaking Engagement by Author Michelle Alexander on December 6th
Author Michelle Alexander, whose book The New Jim Crow – Mass Incarceration in the Age of Color Blindness has been called “the best book ever written on mass incarceration and the war on drugs,” will speak at 7:30 p.m. on…
Peoria Park District named gold-medal award winner
The Peoria Park District received the National 2010 Gold Medal Grand Award at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Congress and Exposition in Minneapolis, MN. The Gold Medal Grand Award – considered the highest and most prestigious honor attainable…
Enchanted Florist & Boutique hosts VIP Shopping Night in support of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
Kick off the holiday season at Enchanted Florist and Boutique for a VIP shopping night in support of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois and enjoy Girl Scout cookies and hot apple cider while you shop. This event will be held…
Homeowners Saluted for Beautification
The Iris Award is given annually to neighborhood associations and homeowners for outstanding landscaping and beautification of homes, yards and gardens. Each winning homeowner was presented with a special Keep Peoria Beautiful sign to display in the yard. The Iris…
Illinois American Water Encourages Customers to Prepare for Cold Weather Now
Illinois American Water reminds homeowners to take precautions now to be prepared for freezing winter temperatures ahead. Acting now can prevent costly plumbing repairs and headaches for homeowners. During winter weather, interior water pipes need special care to keep them…
Keep Peoria Beautiful Congratulates Orchid Winners
Orchid Awards and Beautification Awards were presented to area businesses for exceptional landscaping and site beautification. The two Orchid Award winners were: Metro Center and the Becker Building. The Orchid maintenance Award was presented to David Vaughan Investments. Additional award…
Musical Portrayal of Christmas Memories—the Christmas Chronicles
Formed in 2009, Acaharmodies! brings together vocal talents from all over Central Illinois to create a unique a capella sound. Led by director and president Justin T. Graham and assistant director James A. Marck, the group combines refined harmonies with…
Association of American Retired Persons’ Senior Driver Safety Program
This is a refresher course in safe driving techniques for people 50 years and over. Learn defensive driving, new traffic laws, how to adjust your driving to changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. There is no test to take…
Koehler Appointed to Special Committee on Medicaid Reform
State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) will be a member of the Illinois Senate’s Special Committee on Medicaid Reform. This committee will examine Illinois’ current Medicaid laws and procedures to find ways to cut Medicaid costs by delivering more efficient services. …
December Schedule for Methodist Hospital Mobile Mammography Van
Features new digital mammography! No referral required. Please call 309-671-8282 for an appointment. Most insurance companies cover “screening” mammograms. Medicare pays for one screening mammogram every 12 months. If you do not have insurance or are underinsured, tell us when…
The Humana Guidance Center’s December Calendar of FREE Events
7915 N. Hale Avenue, Peoria ph. 309-691-1677; Open 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dec. 1 – 11:00 a.m. – Let’s Play Bridge, Euchre and/or Pinochle 1:00 p.m. – Game Time: Rummikub Dec. 2 – 1:00 p.m. – BINGO Dec. 3…
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Humana’s Guidance Center Hosts Many Activities
When the Humana Guidance Center hosts a birthday party, everyone is invited! They host one each month and their calendar reminds you, “It Doesn’t Have to be Your Birthday.” You’re still invited for cake, ice cream, and beverages. About those…
Illinois American Water Provides Senior Safety Tips
Illinois American Water reminds senior citizens to take precautions against home repair and telemarketing scams. By following some helpful tips, everyone including senior citizens, can avoid falling victim to fraud.“We want our customers to be armed with information that can…
What a thrill for George Shadad and family
Former State Senator George Shadid and his wife, Lorraine, traveled to Washington D.C. for the Judicial Committee hearings for their son, Judge Jim Shadid. If that wasn’t a big enough thrill, they were then invited to the Oval Office to…