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GinaBina's blog

Take the Tour: Children’s Hospital of Illinois & Hy-Vee Grocery Store

Posted on: Wed, 07/14/2010 - 19:03| By: GinaBina

The new Children’s Hospital of Illinois has a public open house with tours this weekend, July 17-18. View the PeoriaParent.com calendar for more details. It’s a close-up view, before the hospital opens in August.

Hy-Vee is a new grocery store in Sheridan Village that opened this week. I’ve heard several mommies excited about the Caribou Coffee. It’s something to check out, if you want to explore a different grocery shopping scene.

Support Wildlife Prairie State Park & Peoria Promise with Online Votes

Posted on: Fri, 07/09/2010 - 19:43| By: GinaBina

Wildlife Prairie State Park

The Friends of Wildlife Prairie State Park have been included in the CHASE Community Giving contest. They are awarding one charity $250k, 4 charities with $100k and 195 with $20k.

There are only a little over 3 days left to vote! So, please don't wait. Click on the link below today and encourage all of your Facebook friends to do the same!!!

http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/?ref=mf

Just become of fan of the Chase Community Giving Application and then vote for FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE PRAIRIE STATE PARK!

Peoria Promise

From pjstar.com:

Peoria Promise is still in the running for a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh grant.

A Fire Safety Open House hosted by the MOMS Club of Peoria‏

Posted on: Wed, 07/07/2010 - 17:15| By: GinaBina

Stay-at-home mom? Part-time or work-from-home mom? Think you're alone?

The MOMS Club of Peoria invites you to come meet some great moms and kids while learning about fire safety!

Wednesday July 14th from 10am-12pm at The Church of Christ Northwest, 7722 N Allen Road, Peoria IL.

The Peoria Fire Department will have a Firetruck on site for the little ones to see, coloring books, and a fireman will be there to talk to us about fire safety. We will also have snacks and drinks available. Please tell your friends and tell them to tell their friends. There is also a playground and picnic tables there too.

For more information about this event, please e-mail: momsclubofpeoria_north@yahoo.com or peoriamomsclub@yahoo.com

Water Fun in the Tri-counties

Posted on: Tue, 06/29/2010 - 22:07| By: GinaBina

Summer has arrived with its scorching weather. Water fun will definitely quench it. Some of my mommy friends have been doing the rounds at the local water attractions. Below are some of the most popular.

Harry La Hood Park in Washington has an awesome water play area with sprayers, sprinklers, and fountains. It is one of my favorite summer spots. Plus, it's FREE!

Shore Acres Pool in Chillicothe is a favorite with several of my mommy friends.

Splashdown in East Peoria has unique Family Friday Fun Nights. Pool...Night Lights...DJ...Enough Said!

Farmer's Markets During the Summer

Posted on: Tue, 06/29/2010 - 16:50| By: GinaBina

A Farmer's Market is a great place to take kids. Encourage healthy eating habits by letting kids pick out fresh veggies and fruits for their meals. Also, there is always so much more than food to explore at the farmer's market. Below is a listing of some markets.

Peoria Riverfront Market, occurs every Saturday morning on the Peoria Riverfront

Peoria Farmer's Market at the Metro Centre, occurs Monday- Friday starting at 8am.

Peoria Heights Farmer's Market, occurs every Wednesday from 4-7pm in Heritage Square on Prospect.

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