Peoria Public Library, in conjunction with Illinois State University, Bloomington Public Library and Normal Public Library; will present a variety of programs throughout October that reveal the forgotten side of “The Woman Behind Little Women.” Louisa May Alcott wrote secret…
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Safe Kids Peoria Area & FedEx Promote Safe Walking for Local School Children on International Walk to School Day
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More than 1,000 Schools Nationwide will Participate in Safe Kids Sponsored Walk to School Day Events WHO: Safe Kids Peoria Area, FedEx, Harrison Community Learning Center WHAT: Safe Kids Peoria Area and FedEx volunteers, will walk with children that attend…
Peoria Park District Kids’ Sports in October
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DODGEBALL – Dodgeball, the famous playground game, is reborn as an exciting new sport of teamwork, strategy and skill. Co-rec teams of six to 10 players (with at least two female players) put it all on the line trying to…
October Book Clubs at Peoria Public Library
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The following book clubs will meet in October and are open to new members. Discover the joy of discussing a great book with others this month! Biography and Non-Fiction Book Club – Biography and Non-Fiction Book Club will meet on…
The Federal Government Takes Action on Radon Gas to Prevent Lung Cancer Deaths in 2011 October 17 – 24th is Radon Awareness Week
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Health agencies throughout the US have joined forces to promote awareness of the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. The American Lung Association, Centers for Disease Control, and the National Cancer Institute all agree that radon is a National…
Line of Hope – a New Free Help Line now available for adolescents and adults
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The Children’s Home, with funding from Heart of Illinois United Way, can now provide a new toll free help line. This Line of Hope is for adolescents and adults who are dealing with mental illness or thoughts of suicide. Calls…
Prepare Ahead for a Power Outage
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Here are a few tips from Rick Atterberry, Media Communications Specialist from the Homemakers Extension Assoc. for Peoria County • Keep an appliance thermometer in your refrigerator and freezer. In case of a power outage, the thermometers will help you…
Enter the Annual Nature Photo Contest at Forest Park Nature Center – Entry Deadline October 16
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Celebrate your creativity and the beauty of nature by entering the annual Nature Photography Contest at the Peoria Park District’s Forest Park Nature Center. All photographs must have a nature theme. Categories include Wildlife, Backyard/Urban Wildlife, Nature Landscape/Scene, Close-up Flora,…
Proctor Hospital Activities in October
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October Seniors on the Go – The Hult Health Education Center & Proctor Hospital presents “Seniors on the Go” on October 20 at the Hult Center for Health Education. The educational program is free to seniors. It includes a morning…
Annuak chrysanthemum show begins Oct 14 at Luthyt Botanical Garden
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The Peoria Park District’s Luthy Botanical Garden will hold its annual Chrysanthemum Show from October 14 to November 6 during regular Garden hours. This year’s theme is “The Great Pumpkin.” Enjoy a spectacular showing of autumn color during this annual…