Peoria Pundit

From a press release:

NEWS RELEASE

Date: March 19, 2009

Released by: Kristie Collier, Office of the Mayor, 494-8558

For Additional

Information Contact: Steve Fairbanks, 494-8603

Subject: TAKE IT TO THE HOOP UNVEILING EVENT

In support of the 2009 Litter Cleanup Campaign, a City of Peoria trash container has been modified to look like a basketball hoop – backboard and net included – to coincide with March Madness.. The container is located next to City Hall, on the Fulton Street entrance to the Civic Center. The Peoria Pride Pals litter mascots will unveil the “Take it to the Hoop” trash container on Friday, March 20, 2009, at 11:00 a.m.

From a press release:

The River City Blues Society

presents

Wednesday Blues featuring

Chris Bell & 100% Blues

March 18, 2009 – 7:00pm

The Dragons Dome
3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL.

To see Map- CLICK HERE

Admission $3 – One free admission with new Society membership

Call (309) 267-4425 for Info

[Press release]

Join the Junior League of Peoria for a Victorian Christmas Celebration

The Junior League of Peoria is having a Victorian Christmas Celebration at the historic Ballance-Herschel House. The Celebration will be held December 4th – 7th and will feature home tours, Christmas teas, Cookies with Santa and a Christmas marketplace.

Home tours will run from 5:00 to 9:00pm. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door.

Creating Christmas Memories Tea will be held Saturday, December 6. Tea times are 11AM and 2PM. Guests will learn how to prepare for the Christmas holidays in a Victorian era home. Topics will include Christmas cards, gifts, Santa Claus, candy treats, decorating the tree, sleigh rides, Christmas dinner, dinner etiquette, and what to wear to dinner. Tickets are $15.

On Sunday, December 7th, the children’s event Cookies with Santa will be held from 1-3PM. Children of all ages can spend time with Santa, enjoy cookies and cocoa, make some Christmas crafts and have their pictures taken with Santa. Tickets are $10.

A Christmas Marketplace will be held during all of the Victorian Christmas Celebration. The Marketplace will feature unique gifts from local artisans and merchants, including:

* Free to Bead
* Handwoven Chic
* Something Unique Studios
* Torassan Glass
* Holiday Acrylic Canvases
* Krazi Wraps
* Morgan E. Art
* Dogtown Artworks.

Local florists and designers will also showcase their unique talents and designs in 5 memorable spaces in the Balance-Herschel House. The florists and designers include:

* Floral Expressions
* Prospect Florist
* Events by Bloom
* David Rogers
* Michael A Cruse
* Jeffrey Alan’s.

“We are always excited to show off our beautiful home, but when dressed up for Christmas the house is an amazing site to see” said Elizabeth Allen, co-chair of the Balance-Herschel House for the Junior League. “All proceeds go back into our community by benefiting the projects and programs of the Junior League.”

To purchase tickets to any of the events, please contact the Junior League of Peoria at 309-685-9312.

The Junior League of Peoria is an organization of over 400 active and sustaining members. Since 1935, the JLP has been committed to promoting voluntarism and improving our community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Peoria Race for the Cure, Family House, the Riverfront Playground, Julep’s Closet, Christmas in April and Keepsacks for Kids are just a few of the past projects that we have launched in the Peoria area. Our current major project is The Peoria Playhouse, an interactive children’s museum to be located in Glen Oak Park.

(Press release)

AUGUST 22, 2008 WRANGLER ROUND-UP WEAVER FARMS

Enjoy dinner, live & silent auctions and dancing with the locally popular West MacQueen Street Band, under the tent and stars at Weaver Farms. Dinner is $50/person or $400 for a table of ten with full bar available. Dress is casual. Doors open at 6pm, dinner at 7pm, live auction at 8pm and dance at 9pm. From 9pm-midnight, those not wanting to attend the dinner are encouraged to come out and join in the fun for a $5 donation at the door to benefit CIRT. Tickets for the dinner can be purchased by contacting CIRT by phone or email. 100% of the proceeds will benefit CIRT.

AUGUST 23, 2008 FESTIVAL OF HORSES & POLO ON THE GREEN WEAVER FARMS

Gates open at 11am for a full day of affordable family run right here in Peoria! Free parking at RL Nelson with free shuttles running continuously until approximately 7pm. Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family. Day long activities will include: a vendor tent featuring some of the Peoria Riverfront Artists; concessions including Echo Valley grilled meats, snack items and full bar service; Silent Auction and raffles. The kids can have a great time on inflatable’s by Fun on the Run, face painting and “down on the farm” inspired interactive games. Armbands for unlimited kids’ activities are just $5 and adults are free with a paying kid! The horse demonstrations, Parade of Breeds and CIRT demonstrations will take place on the Polo Field and in the indoor arena and will begin at approximately 1pm. The Polo match begins at 4pm and will run until approximately 6:30pm. Tickets for upfront “Box Seats” are $10 per person or bring your lawn chairs or blankets (no coolers please) and sit back to enjoy the day. This event is a great and affordable way to introduce your family and friends to the beauty of Weaver Farms and the wonderful world of horses all while benefiting a great local cause.

ABOUT CIRT:

Central Illinois Riding Therapy (CIRT) is a non-profit organization that provides horseback-riding therapy to benefit individuals with disabilities. CIRT was established in 1983 and is a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) Premier Center.

CIRT allows individuals age three through adult with a variety of physical, emotional and mental disabilities including: Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, head trauma, learning disabilities, strokes, visual and hearing impairments and others.

CIRT’s staff includes a director, office staff, barn manager, certified instructors, over 100 volunteers and is in operation year round. We have the capacity for twelve (currently have 11) horses and the costs to care for the horses has nearly doubled in one year to nearly $4000 per horse.

Central Illinois Riding Therapy (CIRT) is located in Newmann Park, adjacent to FonDuLac Farm Park. Our address is 305 Newmann Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611. We can be contacted at 309.699.3710, emailed at www.cirt@cirt.info, or visit our website at www.cirt.info.

The economy has taken its’ toll on many businesses and organizations and ours is no exception. The success of our annual benefit is crucial to the survival of the organization. We hope that you are able to help us in spreading the work about our upcoming event while also raising awareness of our cause.