Methodist Free Community Health Screening
Wednesday, March 17, 2010  

Free Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Spirometry

March 30, 2010
9:00-11:00 First Choice Medical Equipment

For more information, visit http://www.mymethodist.net

“Stars Behind Bars” MDA Lock-Up
Thursday, March 18, 2010  

Prominent Pekin area citizens are being accused of “having a big heart for Jerry’s Kids.” They are volunteering to be “arrested and serve time” in a mock jail at Avanti’s Restaurant on Thursday, March 18^th, in an effort to raise money for the local Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

The “Stars Behind Bars” themed Lock-Up is a premier annual social event dedicated to raising money to support the local children and adults in the Pekin area living with neuromuscular diseases. All funds raised stay within Tazewell County, so participants and contributors will directly help hundreds of local community members. At the MDA Lock-Up participants will be sentenced to “raise bail” by calling friends and encouraging contributions to advance MDA’s lifesaving programs.

Several local businesses are supporting the community event. Jailbirds will enjoy networking with other business leaders while helping the local community.  All of the participants are going to experience jail “MDA style”; there will be no bread and water here! Anyone interested in participating in this MDA Lock-Up or in nominating someone to participate can contact the local MDA office at 217-351-1853.

MDA is a voluntary health agency supporting programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services, advocacy, and professional and public health education for muscular dystrophy and related diseases.          

Peoria Community Call to Action Forum
Saturday, March 20, 2010  

On March 20, 2010, Senator Dave Koehler, Representative Jehan Gordon and Mayor Jim Ardis will host their second Community Call To Action forum and workshop aimed at addressing quality of life issues in our community. The forum will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon, at the Dream Center, 714 Hamilton Boulevard.

The goal of the second forum will be to focus on youth issues, identify problems that impact our quality of life, and brainstorm about possible solutions.   We will also be identifying an area of the city to serve as a community project.   We are inviting the community to serve as knowledgeable resources in your respective fields at this event.  In addition to generating new ideas, we hope that this Community Call to Action will institute a renewed effort on behalf of Peoria citizens and community leaders alike to make positive interventions in the lives of our young people.

 We hope you will join us and take action. The forum is free and the public is encouraged to attend. 

Seniors on the Go Health Fair
Wednesday, March 24, 2010  

The Hult Center for Health Education and Proctor Hospital are pleased to present the 2010 Seniors on the Go Health Fair, Wednesday, March 24 from 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Hult Center for Health Education at 5215 N. Knoxville Ave., on the campus of Proctor Hospital. 

There will be an array of exhibits from area organizations and businesses, guest speakers, comprehensive free and discounted screenings, and door prizes. 

Parking is free and is available in the Hult Center lot, and in the parking deck at HeartCare Midwest where shuttle service will be provided.

7:30 a.m. Peripheral Arterial Disease

Syed M. Hussain, M.D., HeartCare Midwest

8:30 a.m.  Hip and Knee Joint Replacement

9:30 a.m.  Macular Degeneration

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

8th Annual Redbird Challenge
Thursday, March 25, 2010  

Every season has its great events, and the Redbird Challenge Adventure Race is one of the most exciting events of the spring! The Outdoor Adventure Program, within Illinois State University’s Department of Recreation Services, and the McLean County Department of Parks and Recreation invite you to participate in The 2010 Redbird Challenge Adventure Race on April 25.

The Redbird Challenge is a team based adventure race, and a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and beautiful Lake Evergreen in Comlara Park.  The event consists of three sections: 2 miles of canoeing, 6 miles of mountain biking, and 3 miles of trail running.  Teams are made up of two (male, female or coed) or four (coed) participants.  Teams must complete all three sections as a group combined with several mystery events along the way to keep each team on their toes!

This is the 8^th Redbird Challenge event put on by the Illinois State University Department of Recreation Services in cooperation with McLean County Department of Parks and Recreation since 2003. 

Registration packets are available at the Illinois State Student Recreation Building, the Outdoor Adventure Rental Center, and on the department website.  The cost is $35 per person by March 28 and $40 per person by April 11, regardless of team size.

For more information, visit http://www.rec.ilstu.edu/redbirdchallenge

Methodist Free Community Health Screening
Friday, March 26, 2010  

Free Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Spirometry

March 30, 2010
9:00-11:00 First Choice Medical Equipment

For more information, visit http://www.mymethodist.net

Methodist Free Community Health Screening
Tuesday, March 30, 2010  

Free Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Spirometry

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
9:00-11:00 First Choice Medical Equipment

For more information, visit http://www.mymethodist.net

Methodist Free Community Health Screening
Wednesday, March 31, 2010  

Free Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Spirometry

For more information, visit http://www.mymethodist.net

Eric Albers Benefit
Sunday, April 11, 2010  

Eric and Liz were married on May 23rd and three days later learned that Eric had a tumor in his shoulder. He was immediately referred to a doctor at a Cook County Hospital Clinic where on June 2, 2009 he was diagnosed with "Ewing Sarcoma" a form of bone cancer.

Kris Sulzberger Benefit
Saturday, April 24, 2010  

Peoria based band Mister Sister is playing a Fundraiser Event for their keyboard player’s wife (Kris Sulzberger) who is currently battling stage IV breast cancer.

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

Josh Woodson Benefit
Sunday, April 25, 2010  

Josh Woodson Benefit
11 AM – 10 PM
Itoo Hall
4909 W Farmington Road

$10 Adult (Raber’s pulled pork meal)
$5 Child (hot dog meal)

Live Music

For more information or donations, call Jeremy (309)208-0181, Davey (309)397-7566 or Becky (309)208-5872

Benefit will be held with all proceeds going to Josh’s surviving wife and children.

For more information, visit http://www.joshwoodsonmemorial.weebly.com