Methodist Medical Center offers a unique opportunity for women to get their annual mammograms during “Girls Night Out.” Except for the mammogram itself, the evening is free to participants and will include an evening that offers appetizers, dessert, Yoga and…
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Humana Guidance Center calender of events for March 2011
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The Humana Guidance Center 7915 N. Hale Avenue 691-1677 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. March 1 – 1:00 p.m. Movie: “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” March 2 – 11:00 a.m. Come Play Bridge or Pinochle 1:00 p.m. Game…
Seniors on the Go Health Fair March 17 at the Hult Center
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Speakers, Exhibits, Screenings, Door Prizes The Hult Center for Health Education and Proctor Hospital are pleased to present the 2011 Seniors on the Go Health Fair, Thursday, March 17 from 7:30 -11:30 a.m. at the Hult Center for Health Education…
Peoria Park District News for March
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Visit the Chicago Flower & Garden Show – The Peoria Park District’s Vagabond Tours will take a day trip to the Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier on Monday, March 7. Enjoy a fun-filled day that’s sure to…
Gordon Files Bill to Alert Law Enforcement Officials of Disruptive and Disturbing Behavior of Expelled College Students
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State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D- Peoria) introduced legislation Thursday to enhance the safety and security of college students and area residents by requiring that local law enforcement agencies become notified when a student has been expelled or suspended for troubling…
Peoria City/County Health Department Sponsoring Osteoporosis Screening
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The Peoria City/County Health Department (PCCHD) will be sponsoring an Osteoporosis Heel Screening on Friday, March 18, 2011, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at 2116 North Sheridan Road. This FREE screening is for any woman over the age of 50 or with…
Newsbriefs for February 2010
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Peoria Public Library McClure Branch to Close for Remodeling Peoria Public Library, engaged in a $28 million dollar building program for all facilities, will close McClure Branch, 315 W. McClure Avenue, at the end of the day, Saturday, February 19…
New Downstate Story Now Available
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Ten new short stories by Illinois and Midwestern writers, illustrated with original art, are featured in the 2010 edition of Downstate Story, Peoria’s only literary magazine. The downstate Illinois writers in this issue are Pepper Bauer of Mapleton; Connie Stepe…
Newsbriefs for January 2011
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Peoria County Genealogical Society January Meeting Jon Austin, General Manager of Springdale Cemetery, an avid genealogist and professional historian, will speak during the January 13 meeting of the Peoria County Genealogical Society. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and…
Peoria Park District Happenings in December
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SOMMER PARK HOSTS ANTEBELLUM CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 4 The Peoria Park District’s W. H. Sommer Park will host an Antebellum Christmas on Saturday, December 4, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Learn some customs of the era, sing popular Christmas songs, and…