In each issue of The Peorian we will list fundraising events hosted
by or on behalf of area not-for-prof t organizations that area
scheduled for the two months covered by that issue. We will lead with
organizations having their chief fundraising events during the period.
Please send us notice of your events, including information about
prices and contacts, to
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PARC N’ PLAY
The 8th Annual Parc N’Play Grand Cruise In
is scheduled for 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept.
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at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie in Peo-
ria. Proceeds from the event are used to fund
programs for PARC, the Peoria-based human
service agency that serves children and adults
with developmental disabilities.
More than 200 classic cars are expected at
the event, which is open to anybody with a
classic car. Entry fee is only $10 per car and
awards for Best in Show and a Top 10 will be
presented.
PARC programs include early intervention,
community-based residential services, rehabili-
tation, vocational training, transitional employ-
ment, supported employment and respite care,
according to the PARC website.
For more information about PARC and ways
you can help go to
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BOIL THAT LOBSTER
The 15th Annual Lobster Boil fundraiser for the
Hult Center for Health Education is set for Sat-
urday, Sept. 15. The center is looking for vol-
unteers for the event, which includes a silent
auction of more than 250 items that continues
as guests munch on appetizers or their lobster
dinner from Dixon’s Fisheries.
A live auction of some items comes after the
dinner and the close of the silent auction
tables.
Proceeds from the event help fund Hult’s edu-
cation programs, including those for youth and
seniors, as well as its annual summer camp for
students ages 5 to 8 called “Healthy Heroes.”
For more information about the lobster boil,
other events and about the Hult Center for
Health Education go to
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WAG THE DOG
The 2011 Tailwaggers Classic, a dog walk that
benef ts TAPS No-Kill animal shelter, will be
from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 at Mineral
Springs Park in Pekin.
Activities will include demonstrations, pet art-
ists, children’s crafts and games, Microchipping
for your pet and other events, including pet
photographer James Treber and event an-
nouncer Jim Dandy. Prizes will be awarded for
the youth grand prize winner and adult grand
prize winner.
Registration is $25 per dog and walker and
comes with an event T-shirt, pet bandana, a
pet goodie bags and a photo of the walker
and pet together. Advance registration is $20.
Those who get $100 or more in pledges will
receive a raff e ticket for prizes to be awarded
at the event.
Proceeds go directly towards the care of TAPS
animals, the organization’s web site said.
For more information go to
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POP THE CORK!
An annual event to help the Cancer Center for
Healthy Living is set for Friday, Oct. 12.
The Uncorked! Wine, Craft Beer & Hors’
d’oeuvre Tasting, Silent & Live Auction to ben-
ef t the Cancer Center will be at the Embassy
Suites Hotel in East Peoria. Area wine, craft
beer and food vendors will show off their best
products from 6 to 10 p.m.
Tickets are $50. For more information or to
order tickets go to
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PEORIA PROMISE GALA
The 4th Annual Peoria Promise Gala is sched-
uled for 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Peoria
Civic Center Ballroom. The Singing Chef, Andy
LoRusso, will perform.
During the elegant four course dinner, Chef
Andy not only demonstrates how to prepare
the meal, but also sings well known love songs
and arias. As a member of the audience you
may get to join him on stage and EVERYONE
will get to join his famous cooking, all while
supporting a great cause!
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