Filipino-American Society of Central Illinois (FASCI) To Showcase Aspects of Philippine Culture at Event As an increasing number of ethnic groups converged in Central Illinois, the Civic Center Authority’s Cultural Diversity Committee created WorldFest to celebrate the diverse nationalities in…
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Peoria Area SeniorNet Schedules Two Events in August
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Peoria Area SeniorNet is sponsoring an Open House on Saturday August 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church at 411 W. Lake Avenue in Peoria. This meeting’s purpose is to introduce prospective new students to SeniorNet and…
Community Foundation of Central Illinois Announces Three Grant Program Opportunities
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The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) is currently accepting grant proposals for three different grant programs from non-profit organizations within a 50-mile radius of Peoria, excluding McLean County. The following grant programs have opened up their application processes. For…
Kaergard No Better Than McDonald on Getting Bel-Wood Facts Right
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by Merle Widmer, former Peoria County Board member & blogger A recent JS article entitled “Citizens Like Bel-Wood Plan” by ex-JSEB member and now reporter, Chris Kaergard wrote, “The new nursing home (214 beds) is planned to have a capacity…
Re-Launching the “Good Neighor” Business Award of the Year into a Monthly Award –
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by Jehan Gordon, State Rep., 92nd Dist. There are many people and organizations in Peoria that work to make our communities better, including a host of dedicated non-profit organizations that are focused on addressing a myriad of challenges faced by…
3rd Annual Cell Phone for Soldiers Drive!
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by Jehan Gordon, State Rep., 92nd Dist. Oftentimes while going through our junk drawers we find things we don’t remember owning. Commonly one of these items is an old, unused cell phone that we just don’t know what to do…
August Happenings
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Aug 2 – The Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR) will hold a free seminar for the public on property assessment and the appeal process from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at 7307 Willowlake Court. To register call 688-8591. Aug 2…
Free August Events for Kids @ Peoria Public Library
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Teddy Bear Wellness Clinic – for ages 2-8 will be Friday, August 5, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the North Branch. Dr. Claire Crone, noted Teddiologist, visits the library to provide a yearly check-up for your teddy or other furry friend.…
Proctor Hospital Happenings
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August Seniors on the Go – It’s Free Topics: “Back” to the Future and Why am I tired all the time? The Hult Health Education Center and Proctor Hospital will present Seniors on the Go on Thursday, August 18 at…
Tutoring & Career Services Coming Soon to Peoria Public Library
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A new and improved tutoring and career system is arriving at the Peoria Public Library. The Peoria Public Library will be working with Brainfuse, an online learning system, to provide free tutoring and learning services, as well as career help,…