From the Junior League of Peoria
The Junior League of Peoria will host its 2nd annual Truck Stop on Saturday, September 18 from 10-3pm at Northwoods Mall. The one-day event is an opportunity for families throughout Central Illinois to experience fifty unique vehicles they would not typically get to see up close. Some of the vehicles include Army trucks, street sweepers, garbage and fire trucks, hot rods, an ice cream mobile and the Peoria Public Library Bookmobile.
“We were thrilled with the response from the community last year as we planned this first time event,” said Holli Heinz, VP of Fundraising. “Some of the communities’ most wonderful labors and business owners volunteered their time and equipment to provide central Illinois with a unique hands-on opportunity. We are excited to bring back this opportunity for families in 2010.”
In addition to vehicle displays, this event will feature a variety of live demonstrations from the City of Peoria, along with a raffle to win a child's motorized car. Multiple tents staffed by Junior League volunteers will offer additional educational opportunities for children in which to participate.
For tickets or more information about the event, contact the Junior League of Peoria at 309-685-9312.
Admission is $5 for those one year and older. Net proceeds from the event will benefit The Junior League of Peoria and their community projects.
About the Junior League of Peoria
Founded in 1936, the Junior League of Peoria is an organization of more than 400 members committed to promoting voluntarism and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Junior League is a volunteer organization for women interested in making an impact in their community. Through its history, the League has played an integral part in the development, improvement, and support of the Peoria community. Long recognized as one of the premier training organizations in the Peoria area, the Junior League provides trained volunteers who donate thousands of hours each year to research community needs and initiate projects or expand current services.
Over the last 75 years, the Junior League has established more than 50 community projects. The Junior League is undertaking its biggest project to date, The Peoria PlayHouse. The Peoria PlayHouse is a children’s museum that will prepare every young child to learn by offering the hands-on experiences essential for healthy brain development.