From Kindermusik at Trinity

Morning and afternoon music and movement classes for infants through age 7 and their caregiver. Discover how the power of music can help your child grow socially, academically, physically and emotionally!

Go to www.kindermusikpeoria to see what we do in a Kindermusik class!!

Trinity Lutheran Church
135 NE Randolph Ave
Peoria, IL
(309) 676-4609

From the Peoria County Communications Office

The Peoria City/County Health Department is proud to be participating in the seventh annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) in September. Sponsored by FEMA’s Ready Campaign, NPM is a nationwide effort encouraging individuals, families, businesses, and communities to work together and take action to prepare for emergencies.

This year, NPM focuses on encouraging all Americans to take active steps toward getting involved and becoming prepared. Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility. We have to work together, as a team, to ensure that individuals, families, and communities are ready.

Art Classes for Children ages 3-12

Art 4 Smart is a private art studio serving the children of Peoria. Classes on painting, drawing, sculpture, and multi-medium techniques are offered to children ages 3-12. Homeschoolers are encouraged to enroll in our classes. Instructor Angela Patterson combines the techniques of the masters with the talent of today's artisans.

Sessions: Each session is 4-weeks, at 1 class per week. Each class meets 1 hour per week.

Art Classes
Fall/Winter Schedule
- Expressions in Art
- Masterpieces
- Animals in Art
- Adventures in Art

Visit us at www.art4smart.net to learn more about our program and to register for classes today!

Art 4 Smart
5901 N. Prospect Road,Suite 14E.
Peoria, IL 61614
Located at Junction City

From the Central Illinois Area of The Links, Incorporated

WHO: Children ages 5 to 12 years old are invited to attend this event with their parents

WHEN: Saturday, August 21, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. to Noon

WHERE: The Hult Health Education Center – 5215 North Knoxville Avenue, Peoria,

ADMISSION: Free

WHAT: A Healthy Day of Play & Educational outreach sponsored by Central Illinois Chapter of The Links, Incorporated to promote wellness and well being of children ages 5 through 12.

Bounce Houses, Obstacle Courses, Healthy Snacks, Speakers, and More!

The program objectives for this event include:
* Increase awareness of basic nutrition.
* Share knowledge about the importance of making healthy food selections and maintaining physical activity.

From the Peoria County Communications Office

Peoria City/County Health Department is having special back to school walk-in immunization clinic for all children at the Peoria City/County Health Department, 2116 N. Sheridan Rd, Peoria on Friday, August 20, 2010, from 9-11AM.

The Peoria City/County Health Department holds periodic walk-in shot clinics intended to assist busy parents in getting their children properly immunized to be ready for school. A parent or guardian must accompany the child. Cost is $10 per immunization or a Medicaid/All Kids card is accepted. Lead poisoning screens will also be available for $15. No appointment is necessary for these special walk-in clinics. For other scheduled immunization appointments, call 309-679-6050.

Although my kids are too young to officially enter, I like the ideas of places to visit for the Peoria Academy of Science Treasure Hunt , regardless of age. There are the traditional Peoria attractions listed, but there are several that I never knew were available for visits. Bravo to the Peoria Academy of Science for sponsoring this! Below are their suggested treasure hunt sites:

Linden Hill Dairy Farm
Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery
Wheels O Time Museum
Luthy Botanical Garden
Lakeview Museum
Peoria Air National Guard
US Coast Guard
WTVP
Wildlife Prairie State Park
Rock Island State Train Depot
Forest Park Nature Center
Fondulac Farm Park
Dickson Mounds Museum
Peoria Humane Society
Peoria Zoo

From A Helping Hand Tutoring Services

During the 2010-2011 school year, A Helping Hand Tutoring Services will offer two types of workshops. The workshops are for students in grades 5-8.

Our writing workshop focuses on paragraph writing, and writing for a purpose.

Our study skills workshop helps students organize their notes, and focuses on content reading.

The workshops are 6 weeks, and each session is 75 minutes long. Each workshop is capped at 4 students to ensure each student's needs are met.

Visit www.helpinghandtutoring.com for more info, including other services.

A Helping Hand Tutoring Services
5901 N Prospect Road
Ste 14E
Peoria, IL
ph: (309)691-2248
alt: (309)202-3840

Provided by Going Going Gone Seasonal Consignment Sales

Become part of 2010's deluxe children's consignment sales event.

When:
Thursday, August 26th @ 10am - 4pm
Friday, August 27th @ 10am - 8pm
Saturday, August 28th @ 10am - 4pm (Half-Price Sale 12-4pm)

Where:
The Christian Center
4100 N. Brandywine Dr.
Peoria, IL 61614

Shop & save up to 90% off Retail Prices on new and "like new" children's clothes, shoes, toys, bikes, furniture, ride-on toys, strollers and more! All items will be in excellent condition. Many items are brand new. Sell your items and earn 70% profit from your sales.

Volunteer for a 4 hour shift and receive a pass to our exclusive, VIP Preview Event.

Below is a list of shaded playgrounds for those unbearably hot days when the kids need to run off energy.

Grandview Drive Park is our summer favorite. The play structure, swings, sandbox, & picnic area are completely shaded under towering trees. Plus, there are restrooms nearby. The park is located near the intersection of Grandview Dr & Reservoir in Peoria Heights.

Glen Oak Park Playground behind the park office building is great for kindergarteners & younger. The playground, picnic area, sandbox, & swings are shaded well.

Detweiller Park near the Dogwood shelter has the playground & picnic area shaded. There are also restrooms.

Coca-Cola is giving one State Park in the country $100,000, plus $1 goes to the National Park Foundation for every vote cast.... Visit the link below to vote for the HAZEL AND BILL RUTHERFORD WILDLIFE PRAIRIE STATE PARK. You can vote multiple times, and the contest ends 8/31.

www.livepositively.com

Tip: Find the park by zip code "61528" or by name "HAZEL AND BILL RUTHERFORD WILDLIFE PRAIRIE STATE PARK"