Proctor Recreation Center will hold the “I Got Game” Fundamental Skill Basketball Camp for boys and girls who love to play basketball and are not quite old enough to be a part of a league. The co-ed camp is for…
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Proctor Center offers classes on youth boxing
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Learn the fundamentals of boxing from a USA licensed boxing professional at Proctor Recreation Center with our new Boxing Techniques classes for youth ages 10 – 18. Classes will teach endurance, cardio, power and strength. Workouts include the heavy bag,…
Luncheon/Fun-Raiser for Friends of Rock Island Trail on October 13th
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The Friends of the Rock Island Trail invites the public to attend a luncheon and fun-raiser from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Safety Town, 6518 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, near the intersection of Sheridan…
Film Noir Festival Presented by the Apollo Theatre & the Peoria Public Library
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The Apollo Theatre and Peoria Public Library joined forces to present the very first Film Noir Festival to Peorians. It returns this year. In the 1940s, a new genre – film noir – emerged from the world of “hard-boiled” pulp…
Peoria High School’s Annual Gold Lion Luncheon to Award Distinguished Alumni Recipients
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The Peoria High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the Distinguished Alumni chosen for the Distinguished Alumni Awards given in 2012. This year’s recipients include Robert W. Deiker, Sr., class of 1935, Judge Richard Eagleton, class of 1948, George…
Seniors on the Go Health education programs Thursday, October 18 from 10:30-11:45 a.m.
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“Lifeline & Medication Management” will be presented by Karen Schaidle, BS, OSF HealthCare from 11:45 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Lunch provided. Hult Center for Health Education. Call 692-6650 to register
Uncorked! – Friday, October 12 @ Embassy Suites Hotel in East Peoria 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
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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.
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.…