The Peoria chapter of Mended Hearts will meet September 8, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the RiverPlex in Peoria. Mended Hearts, a national nonprofit organization affiliated with the American Heart Association, has been offering the gift of hope to heart…
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OSF SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER TO HOST PARTY WITH A PURPOSE
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In an effort to educate the community about lung cancer, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is having a party – a Party With a Purpose. The event will be held on the Peoria riverfront September 4, from 5:00 – 9:00…
The Peoria Heights Public Library’s book club for adults September & October meetings and book titles
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The group meets in the library’s Local History Room on the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. On September 10, the group will discuss Isaac’s Storm: A Man, A Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik…
Peoria’s Executive Director of the Board of Election Commissioners, Thomas Bride, Designated as a Certified Elections/Registration Administrato
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Thomas Bride, Executive Director for City of Peoria, Peoria Board of Election Commissioners, was designated as a Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA), the highest professional achievement, in ceremonies conducted by the Election Center at the Westin on the Riverwalk Hotel, San…
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! Biography and Non-Fiction Book Club – Meets on Sunday, September 11 at 3:00 p.m.…
WORLDFEST CELEBRATES CENTRAL ILLINOIS’ ETHNIC GROUPS
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Filipino-American Society of Central Illinois (FASCI) To Showcase Aspects of Philippine Culture at Event As an increasing number of ethnic groups converged in Central Illinois, the Civic Center Authority’s Cultural Diversity Committee created WorldFest to celebrate the diverse nationalities in…
New Thinking Improves Warehouse District
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Council works toward continued improvements on Heart of Peoria Plan.Since 2002, the City of Peoria has collaborated with numerous stakeholders and outside consultants to create the Heart of Peoria Plan designed to effectively transform over 8,000 acres of the City…
West Peoria News for August 2011
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A reunion will be held August 29th, at 5:00 p.m. for all past members of the Calvin Coolidge Mother’s Club at the Lariat Club on Glen Avenue. Please share this information with anyone that is not in the West Peoria…
Free August Events for Kids @ Peoria Public Library
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Teddy Bear Wellness Clinic – for ages 2-8 will be Friday, August 5, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the North Branch. Dr. Claire Crone, noted Teddiologist, visits the library to provide a yearly check-up for your teddy or other furry friend.…
Proctor Hospital Happenings
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August Seniors on the Go – It’s Free Topics: “Back” to the Future and Why am I tired all the time? The Hult Health Education Center and Proctor Hospital will present Seniors on the Go on Thursday, August 18 at…