Pekin Army and VFW Salute To Veterans
Thursday, July 29, 2010  

The Army is giving back to the community and showing support to the veterans past and current and their families as well.

County Market Plaza
Court and Parkway in Pekin
10A-3PM

Enjoy the Army rock wall and see army vehicles.  There will be hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks while supplies last so come out show your support for the veterans in your community and have some fun!

Dax Locke and St. Jude Fundraiser
Thursday, July 29, 2010  

The Pizza Peel in Lacon,IL is hosting a fundraiser for Dax Locke and St. Jude. The goal is to raise $1.6 million to run St. Jude for one day in honor of Dax. The Pizza Peel will donate 10% of sales on Thursday, July 29th to help with raising the $1.6 million.

On Thursday, July 29th, The Pizza Peel will hold an ALL DAY fundraiser for Dax Locke. 10% of total sales will be donated to help run St. Jude for one day in honor of Dax. Guests can dine-in, have it delivered (local Lacon) or place a carry-out order. Midland School District cheerleaders and volunteers in support of Dax are helping in the restaurant that day. The Pizza Peel is located at 340 5th Street (State Highway 17) in Lacon, IL. The restaurant is located in the old Legion Hall in the lower level. A large yellow banner and a yellow awning are just outside the entrance to the restaurant. Please call 309-246-7400 for further details.

Head over to The Pizza Peel Thursday, July 29th to support Dax Locke and St. Jude! 10% of total sales that day will be donated to help raise the $1.6 million it takes to run St. Jude for one day in honor of Dax.

Savannah Courson Benefit
Saturday, July 31, 2010  

Savannah Courson Benefit

Saturday JULY 31, 2010

Wopper’s Elmwood IL

Benefit for Lillian
Saturday, July 31, 2010  

Sat, July 31st from 10am-4pm. Edelstein, IL at the Park

Lillian will be 3 years old in November and was diagnosed with CF at 20 months of age.  We have a lot of great things for our silent auction including over 15 themed baskets, Peoria chiefs tickets, Chicago Cubs tickets, golf passes, and lots more!!  We will have activities for children including games with prizes, inflatable bouncer, inflatable slide, face painting, and more. We are also going to have a bake sale.

American Legion Auxiliary Chicken/Noodle Dinner
Saturday, July 31, 2010  

The Limestione American Legion Auxiliary is celebrating their 90th year with a Chicken/Noodle dinner on Saturday July 31st. It will be at the Post home 4501 S. Airport Rd. in Bartonville. Donation is $7.00 for all you can eat. The American Legion and their Auxiliary are committed to the programs of the veterans and the military.

2010 "Original" Redneck Fishing Tournament
Friday, August 06, 2010  

Bath Illinois

7:30pm  to 12 Redneck Karaoke Challenge by Shepherd Entertainment

Sat
9am to 11am Heat 2 Fishing
1pm to 3 Heat 3 Fishing
5pm to 7 Heat 4 Fishing

For More information:

2010 "Original" Redneck Fishing Tournament
Saturday, August 07, 2010  

Bath Illinois

Sat

9am to 11am Heat 2 Fishing
1pm to 3 Heat 3 Fishing
5pm to 7 Heat 4 Fishing

For More information:

Mid-State Steel Football
Saturday, August 07, 2010  

Mid-State Steel plays at Peoria Stadium on War Memorial at 7pm. 

 Aug 7th Kankakee Plowmen

Aug 14th Lincoln-Way Patriots. 309-642-0440

Good Time Chally's Super Cruise In & Meet
Saturday, August 07, 2010  

Supporting American Diabetes Association

Good Time Chally’s
110 E Knoxville St, Brimfield
(309) 446-3883

81st Annual Summer Festa Picnic
Sunday, August 08, 2010  

The Italian-American Society of Peoria will host its 81st annual Summer Festa picnic from noon to 7 p.m. at Hickory Grove Park, located off Illinois Route 40. There will be Italian cuisine, beverages, a gift booth, musical entertainment, childrens activities, a spaghetti-eating contest and a bocce ball tournament. Admission is $2 for adults and free for children younger than 12.

For more information, visit http://www.ItalianAmericanSociety.com

Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society: Lance Zedric
Tuesday, August 10, 2010  

On Tuesday August 10, guest speaker for the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be Lance Zedric, author of The Silent Warriors of World War II: The Alamo Scouts behind Japanese Lines.  He will present the story of the 6th Army’s elite reconnaissance and raider unit which performed 106 missions behind Japanese lines during World War II, both in New Guinea and the Philippines, including two daring POW camp liberations without losing a man either by capture or death. 

“Occupation Murder” Auditions
Saturday, August 14, 2010  

Auditions for the Peoria Park District’s Teen Mystery Dinner Theatre production of “Occupation Murder”, directed by Jimmy Ulrich, will be held on Saturday, August 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Owens Center. Participants age 14 to 18 should prepare a one minute monologue and wear comfortable clothing for movement and improvisation.  There is no fee to audition. There is a $10 fee for those cast in the show. For more information call 681-2861.

For more information, visit http://www.peoriaparks.org

Mid-State Steel Football
Saturday, August 14, 2010  

Mid-State Steel plays at Peoria Stadium on War Memorial at 7pm. 

1st Annual Walk & Roll
Saturday, August 14, 2010  

Jubilee College State Park

For more information, visit http://www.Walkroll.org

Polo on the Green & Blue Jean Ball Fundraiser
Saturday, August 14, 2010  

Central Illinois Riding Therapy provides therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. We are hosting our annual Polo on the Green & Blue Jean Ball Fundraiser at Weaver Farms, Saturday August 14, 2010.

Breast Cancer Benefit for Heather Grimm
Sunday, August 15, 2010  

On Sunday, August 15th, there will be a breast cancer benefit for Heather Grimm.  It will be held from 2-8 PM at The Whammy Bar, 500 Main St, Peoria.  There will be a $10 donation at the door.  A pasta dinner will be served for a $5 donation.  Heather has been unable to work due to surgery and chemotherapy.  A portion of the proceeds will go to Illinois CancerCare, who is providing her care.

There will be raffles, a silent auction, bags tournament, and live music. Musical acts include: Nate Peck and Cherry Whitaker, Creek Road Ramblers, The Player’s Club, Rumour Hazzit, and Mike and Magoo of Hello Dave.

For more information.

Tanya Rahn
Benefit Coordinator
847-612-3755
TRahn76@hotmail.com

For more information, visit http://www.Facebook/TeamHeather

American Red Cross Fatal Road Trip
Saturday, August 21, 2010  

Think you’re a good driver? Think you know the common-sense rules of the road? Challenge your skills – and knowledge – at the American Red Cross Fatal Road Trip, an entertaining, interactive way to learn the dangers of impaired driving and the importance of seat belt use.

 WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2010
WHERE: Bicycle Safety Town, 6518 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614

For more information, visit http://www.redcrossillinois.org

American Veterans Traveling Tribute
Thursday, September 02, 2010  

We are bringing the American Veterans Traveling Tribute to Manito, IL Sept 2-5, 2010. American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) travels the USA with the Cost of Freedom Tribute to provide a forum for the members of the community to come together to Honor-Respect-Remember all those whom we have asked to stand in harm’s way to protect and defend our great country and freedom as our way of life. They are the true American Heroes and we have an obligation to pay tribute to them by celebrating the freedoms they fought for and stand to insure. This is a non-for-profit event.

Peoria MS Walk
Sunday, September 12, 2010  

The NEW 97.3 River Country wants you to join us Sunday, Sept. 12th for the Peoria MS walk. Registration begins at noon, the walk at 1:00pm at the Junction City Shopping Center and Knoxville & Prospect.

For more information, visit http://www.walkMSillinois.org

LCK's Fish Fry Fundraiser
Saturday, March 05, 2011  

4-7PM

Delicious food, Raffles, 50/50 Drawing, bake sale, and lots of activities for the kids.

Knights of Columbus Hall

715 N. 11^th Street

Pekin

Larry's Casting Kids
Friday, July 22, 2011  

This is a 2-day event held at the Pekin Park Lagoon and Pavillion.  Setup as 2-person "buddy teams" with our main focus directed towards the child 2-13 years of age.  The older fishing "buddy" can be anyone age 14 and over.  The older person is supposed to help to mentor the younger fisherman, not do all the fishing! 

Friday, July 22 from 4-8pm consist of the educational stations:

1.Safety, Ethics, Rules & Regulations of Fishing

2.Fishing Equipment, Rods, Reels, Lures & Bait

3. Fish Identification and the Aquatic Environment run by the IDNR

4. Knot Tying

5. Casting

6. Littering the Waterways run by Living Lands & Waters

7. Pond Critters

Each participant is required to go through each of the stations at their leisure, takes approximately 1-2 hours.  Once completed, they will receive their own "LCK Fishing License", a goodie bag filled with various coupons from local businesses, and a LCK T-shirt.  Participation Friday night also makes the participants eligible for prizes to be given away on Saturday. 

Larry's Casting Kids
Saturday, July 23, 2011  

This is a 2-day event held at the Pekin Park Lagoon and Pavillion.  Setup as 2-person "buddy teams" with our main focus directed towards the child 2-13 years of age.  The older fishing "buddy" can be anyone age 14 and over.  The older person is supposed to help to mentor the younger fisherman, not do all the fishing! 

Saturday, July 23 from 8-11am is the actual fishing derby.  Continental breakfast will be provided on Saturday.  Prizes and trophies will also be handed out on Saturday.  Trophies will be awarded for Smallest Fish, Largest Fish, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place (to be determined by combined total weight of fish caught), Oldest Fsiherman, and Big Oscar (a "special" tagged fish in the lagoon). 

Prior to this event, we have stocked the lagoon to better everyone's odds of catching "the Big One!"  In addition, we even provide Bait on Saturday.

Everything is provided ALL FREE of charge to each particiant!

There is a Crazy Hat contest during all this on Saturday as well - just one more fun thing for the kids to participate in if they like!