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Starhawk's Winter Calendar
Starhawk's Winter Calendar--Online Course, talks, workshops, Earth Activist Training I was pleasantly surprised to find that Starhawk is a member of the Pagan Permaculture list that I joined this wIn All Things #4 Part 2 (Gabrielle)
The library had a book sale and I went and spent five bucks and got lots of books. So today I'm also thankful for book sales and the libraries that put them on.
Today I am thankful for leftover oatmeal. Not just because it makes breakfast the next day so much simpler, but because it gives me a reason to feel creative and thrifty. So today I opened up two c
I am SO not into the 2012, End of the Mayan Calendar, boo-hoo-hoo, but this came across on the email group that I just joined. Som parts of this are just common sense and the rest comes from somebody
Last night I was super tired. Wednesday Night Dinner can be a lot of work and often when it's over I'll be dead-tired and really wound up. Sometimes, like last night, my legs will be aching and my bod
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RE: Keeping anyone from crossing the Mexico/US border in Nevada. That must be one hell of a tunnel. (More)
Oh Julia, I don't remember the dentists name, but we went to him to. What a quack. Don't think he knew what a cleaning or filling was. He just loved to pull teeth. Or maybe our parents just couldn (More)
Hey Raquel! You're writing is so entertaining. I'm really enjoying perusing the blog. Hope you are having a very blessed week! (More)
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Red Cross runs major relief efforts amid deadly disasters
The past weeks have brought no shortage of disasters. In late September, the Central Illinois Chapter sent volunteers from Peoria and Champaign to assist flood victims in Georgia. Then, the American Red Cross mobilized in American Samoa, where a tsunami swept across the island after a powerful earthquake hit the South Pacific. On Sept. 30, an earthquake... »
Is your home fire safe? Get lifesaving Red Cross tips
Red Cross Central Illinois Chapter wants you to prevent home fires this fall. »
Junior League of Peoria: Squirrel Nut Zippers to perform for Peoria Playhouse
Squirrel Nut Zippers will be performing for the 2009 Hotel Pere Marquette Charitable Gala to benefit the Junior League of Peoria and its Peoria PlayHouse project. Event will take place on Friday, March 27. Cocktails begin at 6:30pm; dinner and music to follow. http://www.2009peregala.com/ $150 per person gets you in the door and provides you with... »
Heartland Partnership: Questions & Answers About the Recession
Questions & Answers About the Recession Many questions have been brought up concerning this recession! • How do we compare to other regions? • How do we gauge our local economy? • Is it really better here than other parts of the US? • Are we going to fall back into a situation like the 1980’s? • How... »
TransPORT: Regular Business Meeting on Thursday
Page 1 NOTICE OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HEART OF ILLINOIS REGIONAL PORT DISTRICT, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, FULTON, PEORIA, MASON, MARSHALL, TAZEWELL, AND WOODFORD COUNTIES, ILLINOIS. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE START TIME HAS CHANGED FOR THIS MEETING ONLY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Heart of Illinois... »
A Message on the Economy From Jim McConoughey
The Heartland Partnership continues its commitment to making sure you know what’s happening with our national and local economy. We are beginning an in-depth look at our ‘Big 7’ industries including retail, financial, auto/durable goods, healthcare, housing/real estate, manufacturing and development. In this week’s Excelerate Newsletter we are taking a look at... »
A+ Children’s Academy Hosts Seminar
A+ Children’s Academy is proud to be hosting a seminar on early childhood development presented by owner Michelle Didesch January 24th at their new facility at 6431 North Big Hollow Road in Peoria. The seminar is sponsored by the Heart of Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children. During the seminar there... »
‘Children the focus of Bradley University Health Fair’
MEDIA ADVISORY – GOOD VISUALS CHILDREN THE FOCUS OF BRADLEY UNIVERSITY HEALTH FAIR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 20, 2008) – You are never too young to think about health and safety. To get kids started down the right path, Bradley University is hosting a Health Fair for Kids on Tuesday, November 25th at... »
Kiwanis donating car seats in Pekin
Media advisory WHAT: For the 22nd year, Division 20 of the Illinois-Iowa Kiwanis Clubs will be donating car seats to local organizations. This year, Kiwanis is donating 96 car seats to 10 local organizations. The car seats will be distributed to the local organizations in conjunction with a car seat check held at the... »
Neighborhood Alliance meets Monday
From a press release: The Neighborhood Alliance will be hosting two items of interest during Monday’s meeting. 1. Jon Kunski of the City of Peoria will be presenting changes to the rental registration program and Inspections. These changes are being developed through collaboration among city staff in conjunction with neighborhood leaders and landlords. Additional... »
