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Peoria County Gov't Tidbits: Early Voting, Bel-Wood Halloween, Safe Pets, Check Emergency Stockpile

Posted on: Mon, 10/29/2012 - 17:37| By: GinaBina

Here is info from the Peoria County government for families

Early Voting has started. Visit PeoriaVotes.com for more info.

Kids Trick-or- Treat at Bel-Wood Nursing Home: The residents welcome families to their home this Halloween for a fun, safe, and unique trick-or-treating experience. On Wednesday, October 31, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Bel-Wood residents will continue their tradition of passing out candy to children who come to collect treats in one convenient location.

Halloween Science: Fake Blood, Goblin Goo, Cool Dry Ice, & Pumpkin Fun

Posted on: Fri, 10/26/2012 - 13:57| By: GinaBina

I was googling for Halloween science experiments to do this weekend. Below are great sites for Halloween science activities and general science fun. Exposing and getting kids excited about science encourages them to observe and ask questions about the world around them. The experiments will be messy, but the trade-off is an awesome learning experience.

PeoriaParent.com Facebook & Twitter Tidbits

Posted on: Wed, 10/24/2012 - 18:58| By: GinaBina

There are some friends who are not on facebook or twitter, so they may miss some of our tidbits. This blog will bring you up to speed on what we've shared on facebook or twitter. If you have accounts, feel free to follow us.

- Interesting dates: New museums open Oct 20. Chick-fil-A opens Oct 25. Costco opens Nov 14, Chipotle opens Dec 2012. Opening in 2013 are Target East Peoria, Smashburger, Noodles & Company, Gordman's (East Peoria), Hy-Vee (Grand Prairie Mall), Ulta Beauty East Peoria

Bright Horizon's Renovation Celebration and Open House on Nov 3

Posted on: Thu, 10/18/2012 - 13:16| By: GinaBina

Bright Horizons at Little Friends is celebrating the completion of the center's Renovation and Enhancement Project!  Join us to experience, first hand, the difference of a Bright Horizons' program!

Enjoy:

  • Live concert from children's musician, Mr. Singer and the Sharp Cookies
  • Hands-on activities for children of all ages
  • Healthy snacks and exciting raffle prizes
  • Highly qualified and energetic teaching and adminstrative team
  • Tours of our renovated center

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Our Favorite Spots to Enjoy Autumn Colors in Peoria with the Kids

Posted on: Mon, 10/15/2012 - 21:23| By: GinaBina

 

Fall colors are magnificent!  We wish the leaves changed colors more slowly, so the season would be longer.  We are enjoying every minute of it!  Below is a list of places where we thoroughly enjoy this season.    

 

 

Grandview Drive & Grandview Drive Park:  Drive down Grandview Drive to enjoy the best views in Peoria, and let the kids burn off energy at the end at Grandview Drive Park.

 

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