This event features the best wine, craft beer and hors d’oeuvres from local distributors and vendors to taste. All proceeds benefit the Cancer Center for Healthy Living. Tickets are available for purchase by calling 693-8139.
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Methodist Medical Center’s October Mobile Mammography Schedule
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The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of October, 2012. Methodist features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. Oct 2-Power of Pink -Walmart-659 Knox Square Drive-Galesburg…
Photography Class & Exhibit Offered in October @ Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch
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Photography enthusiasts and those who would like to sharpen their skills are invited to a series of three free photography workshops on Tuesdays, Oct. 2, 9 and 16 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch. On…
Creepy Crawlies … Amazing Spiders & Snakes & Other Creatures Important to our World
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From spiders to snakes to bats and more, meet some of the animals that make you go eewww. On Sunday, October 28, you can learn about these amazing creatures and why they actually are important to the world around us.…
Don’t Miss Howl-Zoo-Ween October 19 & 20 at the Peoria Zoo
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The Peoria Zoo in Glen Oak Park will present HOWL-ZOO-WEEN, a Halloween event for all ages, on Friday, October 19, and Saturday, October 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come see the Zoo transform into a family festival of Halloween fun…
Peoria High Inducts 13 into Athletic Hall of Fame
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“Thirteen individuals from Peoria High School’s illustrious sports history will be inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame during luncheon ceremonies on Saturday, October 13. The public is invited to attend the induction luncheon at PHS, and the deadline for…
Happenings for September 2012
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Sept 1 –Peoria County Democratic Women meets @ noon Childers Catering Center, 3113 Dries Lane. Democratic candidates for the Illinois State Senate, Dave Koehler & Jennifer Graves Allison, will speak. Other Democratic candidates are invited. The event is free/the public is…
Great silent comedy based on Civil War chase
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Buster Keaton comedy at the Apollo Saturday, Sept. 8th One of Hollywood’s top humorists and filmmakers based what he considered his best movie on an often-overlooked Civil War incident known as the Great Locomotive Chase, and downtown Peoria’s nonprofit Apollo…
September Book Clubs at Peoria Public Library
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The following book clubs will meet in September and are open to new members. Discover the joy of discussing a great book with others this month! Club Read meets on Wednesday, September 26 at Lakeview Branch at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Great…
HUD Issues 100% Performance to Health Department’s Lead Hazard Program
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued an overall performance rating of 100 out of 100 for the Peoria City/County Health Department Lead Hazard Control grant program. HUD assessed the first and second quarter performance of the three-year program based…