The public is already enjoying new sidewalks next to and in front of the Main Library. The drive along Route 6 shows passers-by a North Branch building that is quickly being finished on the outside. At Lincoln Branch, utilities lines…
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November at Proctor Hospital
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FAMILY MATERNITY CENTER CLASSES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY The Family Maternity Center at Proctor Hospital offers an array of classes for everyone in the family including moms, dads, siblings and grandparents. Most classes are free. Here’s what’s coming up for…
FAMILY MATERNITY CENTER OFFERS NOVEMBER CLASSES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
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The Family Maternity Center at Proctor Hospital offers an array of classes for everyone in the family including moms, dads, siblings and grandparents. Most classes are free. Here’s what’s coming up for November: • Newborn Care (free) November 4 • Breastfeeding ($10.00)…
Bartonville biz lets them eat cake
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By Marie Blood “Bake it good and they will come” could have been the slogan for Dorothy Pitcher, owner of The Cake Shoppe in Bartonville all these years. She and her sister, Merijo Carnell, opened this business in 1977 at…
Happenings for October 2010
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Oct. 1 – 30 – Spider Hill – Runs weekly on Friday and Saturday from 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. at Three Sisters Park. Call 309-274-8837 with questions. Tickets are $8.00 per person. Oct. 1 – 2 – Peoria Fall Festival…
Peoria Public Library Offers Young Adults Financial Education
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The FINRA Investor Education Foundation is sponsoring a series of three programs, Financial ABCs for Generations X, Y, and Z, targeting young adults ages 13 to 20 and the Smart investing @your library® van, which is available for all ages,…
Main Library Closed to Public November 1 – December 13 for Construction
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Peoria Public Library Main Library at 107 N.E. Monroe will close to the public on Monday, November 1and reopen on Monday, December 13. All other library locations will remain open and materials can be reserved and renewed at www.peoriapubliclibrary.org .…
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 58th Annual Style Show October 5
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The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary announces its 58th Annual Style Show, to be held at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn City Centre, Peoria, on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Guests to either of the two shows, the…
Methodist Offers 11th Annual Grief Camp for Kids
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Methodist Medical Center is accepting camp registrations for children age 5 – 18 who are working through issues of grief following the death of a loved one. “Kourage Kids” is a free one-day outing for 75 young people. This year’s…
Proctor’s Annual Holiday Bazaar is Oct. 8
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Don’t miss the Proctor Hospital Service Auxiliary’s annual Holiday Bazaar, Friday, October 8 in the Lobby at the Hospital, (5409 N. Knoxville). The Sale will be open from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. A variety of seasonal one-of-a-kind handmade items such as…