This retreat is a unique program designed to help women who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer. Cancer not only affects the body, but the mind, emotions and spirit. A great deal of care and time is spent addressing…
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It’s May Day for Peoria County Democratic Women
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The Peoria County Democratic Womens’ annual May Day dinner is scheduled for Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the Lariat Club Steakhouse, 2232 W. Glen Ave., Peoria. Social hour begins at 5:00 p.m. and dinner is at 6:00 p.m. The guest…
Three Sisters Folk Art School April Classes
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This 2010 Spring Session Classes will be held in the Three Sisters Park Pavilion in Chillicothe. The ten classes of American Folk Arts are: Pictures from the Loom: Beginning Tapestry Weaving, Copper Jewelry Making, Slab, Coil & Pinch! Pottery, Let’s…
AAIM Hosts 1st Annual Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon
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AAIM Employers’ Association is partnering with the Creve Coeur Club to sponsor the First Annual Administrative Professionals’ Day Luncheon, Tuesday, April 20th, from 11:00am – 2:00p.m. at the Creve Coeur Club. The five-course luncheon is a great way to celebrate…
11th Annual Spirit of Living Dinner is April 30
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Peoria’s Cancer Center for Healthy Living (CCHL) is excited to announce its eleventh annual “Spirit of Living Dinner” is scheduled for Friday, April 30th at the Packard Plaza. The dinner will celebrate those who are an inspiration to cancer survivors…
Wildlife Prairie State Park FUNdraiser & Rutherford Family Conservation Award Banquet to be held April 25
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Wildlife Prairie State Park (WPSP) is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual FUNdraiser and Rutherford Family Conservation Award Banquet will be held at the park on April 25 from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. featuring comedian Tim Bedore. The festivities will…
The Great American Cleanup on April 17th
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Keep Peoria Beautiful once again is sponsoring the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 17th from 9:00 a.m. – noon. Keep Peoria Beautiful will supply trash bags, yard waste bags, painter’s caps, and gloves to volunteers on a first come…
Progress Report of Downtown Library’s Renovation
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by Tyler Maritote Alyce Johnson hasn’t been fired, demoted nor is she being forced out of work like Milton in the 1999 hit “Office Space.” However, she has been moved to a lower level – literally. Her and her co-workers…
Stop Playing Politics With Our Lives!
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by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL Does anybody remember what John F. Kennedy, our first Catholic president, said to those concerned that the Vatican would be dictating U.S. policy? “I believe in an America,” he said, “where no Catholic prelate would…
Luthy Botanical Garden announces artists of the month for March 2010
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The Luthy Botanical Garden “Artists of the Month” for March 2010 will be Karen Simmons and Nancy Aupperle, who both specialize in gourd art. Their work will be displayed and can be purchased in the Garden Gift Shop. Karen Simmons…