The George Washington Carver Community Center is kicking off a yearlong series of events with a holiday jazz show, December 16, 2016

The George Washington Carver Community Center is kicking off a yearlong series of events that will celebrate the arts and cultures of our community. The first event will be a holiday jazz show at the center on Friday, December 16th featuring renowned jazz artist Gerald Albright and his daughter, Selina Albright.

Methodist College Awarded $1.5 Million Federal Grant to Work in Medically Underserved Communities

New Program Will Recruit and Educate Future Nurses to Work in Medically Underserved Communities (Peoria, IL) -- Methodist College - UnityPoint Health is the recipient of a grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that will enable the college to recruit and educate future … Continue reading Methodist College Awarded $1.5 Million Federal Grant to Work in Medically Underserved Communities

Carver Center to Celebrate Arts and Cultures with Year long Series of Events

Common Place is Seeking Your Help Literacy Volunteer Tutors Needed

Common Place is looking to add a few good laborers to its crew of literacy volunteer tutors and will be hosting a Tutor Training Workshop on Saturday, December 3 and December 10, 2016 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The training will be held at Common Place, 514 S Shelley St. For additional information or … Continue reading Common Place is Seeking Your Help Literacy Volunteer Tutors Needed

Greater Peoria, IL Chapter of Jack and Jill Hosting Flapjack Fundraiser, December 3, 2016

On a cool December morning who doesn’t like a stack of warm pancakes with melting butter and warm, sweet syrup dripping down the side? On Saturday, December 3, 8:00-10:00am at Applebee’s located at 3939 W. Mar Memorial Dr. in Peoria, come and enjoy a wonderful breakfast of pancakes, bacon, coffee, orange juice and milk for … Continue reading Greater Peoria, IL Chapter of Jack and Jill Hosting Flapjack Fundraiser, December 3, 2016

”Lights On ‘Till Dawn” Program Encourages Residents to Leave Porch Lights on throughout the Night

”Lights On ‘Till Dawn” Program Southside Community United for Change and a group of Bradley University students partnered to create "Lights On 'Till Dawn," a program that encourages residents on the Southside neighborhood in Peoria to leave their porch and exterior lights on throughout the night. The added light is an effort to increase visibility and … Continue reading ”Lights On ‘Till Dawn” Program Encourages Residents to Leave Porch Lights on throughout the Night

T.H.I.N.K. Mentor Academy is hosting its third (3rd) annual seminar December 10, 2016

T.H.I.N.K. Mentor Academy is hosting its third (3rd) annual seminar in conjunction with the YMCA, “Let’s Talk About Feelings” with this year’s focus being on “The State of the Family”. The seminar is an opportunity to have an open discussion on the current state of the family and solutions. Speakers include: Bishop Harold Dawson, Jr. … Continue reading T.H.I.N.K. Mentor Academy is hosting its third (3rd) annual seminar December 10, 2016