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Annual Victorian Christmas: Enjoy Tea Times and Cocoa with Santa

Posted on: Sat, 11/20/2010 - 10:56| By: GinaBina

Provided by the Junior League of Peoria

The Junior League of Peoria will host its annual Victorian Christmas Tea at the historic
Ballance-Herschel House on Saturday, December 4, 2010. With the Ballance-Herschel House as a backdrop, this historic home will be decorated for the holidays in an 1800’s setting. During tea times, guests will learn about the history of the Balance-Herschel House and several different Christmas traditions while being served lunch and listening to Christmas music played by a local harpist. In addition there will be vendors located upstairs for a holiday marketplace. Two tea times are scheduled at 11am and 2pm. Tickets are $18 per person. Come enjoy this holiday tradition with us!

Frolic with the Fairies " Aside the Babbling Brook"

Posted on: Thu, 11/18/2010 - 18:04| By: GinaBina

Tickets will sell out early for this extremely popular March event. It is best to get your tickets ASAP, if you wish to attend.

What is Frolic with the Fairies?
A feast fit for a fairy will be provided and include items such as fairy dust cookies, fruit kabob caterpillars, chocolate covered bugs, fairy wands and snow queen punch.

Sandra McCone author of the "Three Little Lasses" series will be on site as the storyteller.

There will be a fairy fashion show, fairy storytelling, sing alongs, fairy photos, raffles (including a doll house), and door prizes!!!

When: March 12, 2010
Times: 9:00am, 12:30pm & 4:00pm (3 seatings)
Where: Mt Hawley Country Club
Ticket price: $30 per seat, $25 if you purchase 4 or more seats
Reservations: call 309-685-9312

Family Memberships at Area Attractions

Posted on: Thu, 11/11/2010 - 17:29| By: GinaBina

There is Christmas marketing all around us, and you may not want more "stuff" in the house. Suggest Family Memberships to Central Illinois Attractions to relatives as a Christmas gift for the whole family. The family will definitely enjoy it, and it supports a Central Illinois non-profit. Besides visiting the attraction many times over, the reciprocal program is a great benefit.

With the Peoria Zoo Family Membership, a family of four visiting the animals three times pays for itself. Plus, the family membership gets your family FREE into 130 other zoos through the reciprocal program. Zoos included are in the Chicago and St. Louis area.

Great Coffee/Tea Places to Meet Your Friends that are Kid-Friendly

Posted on: Thu, 11/04/2010 - 14:14| By: GinaBina

Here are some great places that I’ve taken my kids to meet friends for coffee:

Copper River Coffee and Tea, near the War Memorial and Glen/Sterling intersection, has a basket of coloring supplies and paper to keep the kiddos occupied while you chit chat with friends. Also, they make great recommendations for coffees and teas, when the little one is squirming around in your arms.

Not Your Average Joe in Dunlap has an absolutely great kiddie book and game corner! Kids can grab a book or game, and sit next to mommy while she catches up with friends.

YOU Can Share Local Kids’ Info & Activities for FREE

Posted on: Tue, 11/02/2010 - 12:41| By: GinaBina

PeoriaParent.com is for you, the Peoria Parent. The Calendar & Directory will help you find kid-friendly activities in the Peoria-area. YOU can post a calendar event from your school, church, fundraiser, social group, or business if it’s family friendly. YOU can post an informational blog if it relates to families. YOU can create a public or private group with a message board & calendar. Everything is FREE, after you sign up with an account. We’re always trying to improve, so comments are always appreciated.

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