Not For Profit Calendar
STUFF THAT BUS!
Throughout November the Peoria
Friendship House conducts its 25th
Annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign, by
which it collects canned food and
non-perishable items to use in its
food pantry.
The bus, the use of which is
donated by CityLink, is parked at
the downtown bus transfer center.
CityLink and Kroger are the chief
sponsors of the event.
For more information go to
DANCING WITH THE PEORIA STARS
Watch local celebrities dance with
dance specialists from several local
studios in a fundraiser for CASA —
Court Appointed Special Advocates,
Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Par-A-Dice
Hotel and Casino in East Peoria.
Local celebrity judges will rate the
dances and encourage audience
participation.
The black-tie event also includes a
silent auction with hors d’oueuvres
and music.
Tickets are $150. Call (309) 669-2939.
FILL THE TREASURE CHEST
The annual Fill the Treasure Chest
dinner, the chief fund raising event
for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater
Peoria, is scheduled for Nov. 10 at
Mt. Hawley Country Club.
The theme this year will be “Blue
Hawaii” and will feature a guest
speaker.
The “Fill The Treasure Chest”
evening is the Boys & Girls Clubs
of Greater Peoria’s chance to say
“
thank you” to our faithful donors,
volunteers, community leaders
and corporations for their devoted
service, guidance and dedication.
The event raises more than $80,000
annually for all facets of the Boys &
Girls Clubs experience.
Also included are charity, community
service, educational service and
the United Way’s “What Matters”
awards that honor local citizens
for their outstanding efforts and
commitment to the youth of Greater
Peoria. Greater Peoria, Inc.
For more information call (309) 685-
6007,
ext. 112. Corporate sponsors
are welcome.
EASTER SEALS TRIBUTE
SCHEDULED
Sister Judith Ann Duvall will be
honored at the Easter Seals of
Peoria 22nd Annual Tribute Dinner,
scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday Nov. 2 at
the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom.
For more information call Joette
Blakesley at Easter Seals,
(309) 686-7755,
ext. 2286.
JA HOLIDAY AUCTION ONLINE
The Junior Achievement of Central
Illinois Annual Online Holiday Auction
kicks off Nov. 11, giving participants
a chance at items ranging from
electronics to lifetime experiences.
The auction ends Dec. 16 at 10 p.m.
with the proceeds to assist with JA
programs.
The organization is accepting items
to be auctioned as well as cash
donations at
or
Sponsors also are being sought.
For more information call Jenny at
(309) 682-1800.
