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PeoriaParent.com Facebook Tidbits

Posted on: Tue, 09/04/2012 - 14:50| By: GinaBina

“Like” PeoriaParent.com on facebook. If you have, THANK YOU!  Here are interesting tidbits we’ve posted on the PeoriaParent.com facebook page:
 
- Bicycle Safety Town on Sheridan has a new playground and covered picnic pavilion
- Landmark Cinemas has a Drive-In Theatre
- Pick up a Peoria Park District Playbook. Motor Mites at FRC starts Sept 5.
- There is a new bear, Molly, in a new bear enclosure at Wildlife Prairie State Park
- The baby Amur Tigers are now in the outdoor exhibit at the Peoria Zoo.

Opening of Apple Orchards

Posted on: Thu, 07/19/2012 - 15:03| By: GinaBina

Apple orchards are opening soon, and will continue to operate into late fall. You’ll get to select freshly picked apples, and have fun with the family. Tanners Orchard opens Monday, July 23. It is located in Speer, IL. You’ll find the orchard, the Back 40 Fun Acres, farm animals, corn maze, market, bakery, and so much more. Christ Orchard, located in Elmwood, opens August 1.

Backyard Talent Show for St. Jude Children's Hospital on July 14

Posted on: Mon, 07/02/2012 - 08:20| By: GinaBina

Press Release from BYTS for St. Jude

On July 14, 2012 the 5th Annual Kids Helping Kids Backyard Talent Show for St. Jude (BYTS) will be held in Morton, Illinois, and with the support of the Morton Tourism Association and Morton Park District, the show will once again be held on the Idlewood Park stage.  Concessions and face‐painting begin at 5:00 PM and the show will start promptly at 6:00 PM.  Please mark your calendar, pack your lawn‐chairs, and attend this fun, entertaining, and family‐friendly event! There is no admission, but donations are greatly appreciated.  This year's show features 25 acts and over 45 participating children, from all over Central Illinois, in what has become a much loved, annual event benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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