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Important Dates in May at Peoria Academy - please join us!

Posted on: Thu, 05/05/2011 - 12:08| By: barbdawson

(1.) Tuesday, May 17th at 9am: please join us for an all school Open House.
(2.) Wednesday, May 18th at 9am: please join us for a Bulldog Buddies (our new 3/4 program) Open House.
(3.) Saturday, May 21st at 2pm: 5-8 yr. old girls and their favorite doll are invited for a Dolly and Me Tea at the school.
(4.) Wednesday, May 25th at 9am: please join us for a New Parent Coffee in the Commons.

For more information or to rsvp for one of the above events, please email: barbdawson@mtco.com

Events to Kick-Off Mother’s Day Weekend

Posted on: Wed, 05/04/2011 - 14:15| By: GinaBina

PeoriaParent.com wishes all moms a Happy Mother’s Day! Check out these special events for the family! Visit the PeoriaParent.com calendar for full info.

May 5: Picadilly Circus at Expo Gardens; 4:30 & 7:30pm shows

May 5-8: Last chance to view the Jim Henson Exhibit at Lakeview Museum. Moms get in free on Sunday

May 5-7: Kids Clothing Consignment Sale at Expo Gardens

May 6: Peoria Chiefs Game; Education Day; Silly Bandz giveaway

May 6-7: Owens Center Annual Ice Show: A World of Skating , 7pm

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.

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