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Summer Civic Leadership Program for High School Students‏

Posted on: Mon, 05/02/2011 - 21:12| By: GinaBina

Peoria County is currently accepting applications for this summer’s Civic Leadership Program. The program is free and offers local high school students a unique opportunity to learn more about county government through hands-on activities at various County facilities. All Peoria County high school students are eligible to take the two-day course, including spring graduates and fall freshmen; class size is limited to 30 participants. The program is June 20 & 21; application deadline is June 1. Transportation is not provided, but lunch will be provided by Peoria County on both days.

Little Farmers Camp at Linden Hill Farms

Posted on: Mon, 05/02/2011 - 15:35| By: GinaBina

Little Farmers Camp at Linden Hill Farms is for children 5 - 7 years old who love animals and being outdoors. Little Farmers Camp is offered every Thursday during the Summer from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Camp activities include feeding and watering the ponies, petting the lambs, feeding the calves and hunting for chicken eggs.

Cost is $5/kid; accompanying adults are free

Pre-registration required five days before camp day. Contact the farm at (309) 697-4041 or farm@lindenhillfarms.com.

Last Week for Jim Henson’s Fantastic World Exhibit at Lakeview Museum

Posted on: Sun, 05/01/2011 - 15:50| By: GinaBina

Info from the Lakeview Museum Website

Due to popular demand, Lakeview Museum proudly announces Jim Henson’s Fantastic World will be extended through May 8, 2011. The Museum will offer extended hours over the final week of the exhibition to accommodate visitors.

Starting Up for the Season: Farm Park, Wheels O’Time, Science Treasure Hunt, Observatory

Posted on: Tue, 04/26/2011 - 21:18| By: GinaBina

Fondulac Farm Park, the Wheels O’ Time Museum, the Northmoor Observatory, and the Peoria Academy Science Treasure Hunt are starting soon.

Fondulac Farm Park opened April 25th. Visit and feed the farm animals, and checkout the awesome playgrounds at Fondulac Farm Parks. It is open weekdays only until Memorial Day weekend. After May 28, it is open Tue-Sun. It’s $2.50 for kids, and $3.50 for adults.

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