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Holiday Must-Do Events in the Peoria Area

Posted on: Wed, 11/26/2008 - 15:50| By: GinaBina

Parades Galore The Peoria Santa Parade, the East Peoria Festival of Lights Parade, the Peoria Heights Annual Christmas Walk & Caroling, and the Pekin's Winter Wonderland Parade take place Thanksgiving weekend. Check out the calendar for more info.

FOLEPI Festival of Lights-East Peoria, Illinois
(FOLEPI) events officially start December 5. Kids will especially enjoy Folepi’s Village and the Winter Wonderland. It’s guaranteed!!!

Critter Christmas Have fun and support the Zoo at Critter Christmas on Dec 5! All kids, small and big, enjoy the zoo. Santa will be there!

Thrifty Ideas for Holiday Gifts

Posted on: Wed, 11/26/2008 - 15:49| By: GinaBina

Museum and Zoo memberships Experiences are more memorable than things. Give or ask for family memberships to local attractions. A Wildlife Prairie State Park membership costs $40. A family membership to the zoo is $50. A Lakeview Museum family membership costs $65. For a family of five, a membership to one of these attractions is a bargain for a gift.

Peoria Parent is accepting Ad requests

Posted on: Thu, 11/20/2008 - 23:07| By: PeoriaParent

We would like to announce to our community that PeoriaParent.com is now accepting requests for ads to be published on the site. Our ads service is targeted to helping local businesses promote their products and services. We offer very competitive rates and immediate access to hundreds of families in the tri-county area.

Raising Politically Savvy Kids

Posted on: Mon, 11/17/2008 - 23:03| By: Flores

I was emailed the article below, and thought other parents would find it interesting.

Raising Politically Savvy Kids
by Denise Yearian

Election year is a great time for kids to learn about politics — but that learning shouldn’t be confined to the classroom. Experts say that when political issues are talked about both at school and at home, it has a lasting impact on future voters.

Getting informed

The YMCA Encourages Active Families

Posted on: Sat, 11/15/2008 - 22:50| By: GinaBina

The Greater Peoria Family YMCA emphasizes healthy family homes across the Peoria area. Our programs and special events encourage children about the importance of healthy food choices, regular physical activity and strong family relationships. Our programs emphasize the importance of being healthy at home with healthy meals, physical activity and family time.

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