| Event Name |
Event Dates |
Event Hours |
Event Description |
| 21st Century Leadership | 03/11/2010 - 04/01/2010 | 1-4 PM | The Professional Development Institute of ICC, kicks off The Ways of Leadership series with the Adaptive Leadership workshop on March 11. Explore a deeper understanding of when and how to apply a variety of leadership styles. A DiSC Assessment will be given. Continue the series with Leading Teams, R-E-S-P-E-C-T, and Over & Above Customer Service. Leadership Workshops offered on Thursdays from 1-4 PM. Cost is $105 each, or $355 for the 4-course series. The location for the series is ICC Perley Building downtown Peoria.
For more information, contact Tracy Brewer of Illinois Central College - PDI. |
| Red Cross Peoria class: Adult CPR with AED | 03/15/2010 | 6 - 10 p.m. | Learn CPR and conscious choking skills for adults. Also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).$35 PER PERSON. CPR CERTIFICATE VALID FOR 1 YEAR.
For more information, contact Red Cross of Central Illinois of Red Cross Central Illinois Chapter. |
| Protecting the Employers Competitive Position | 03/16/2010 | 8:30am to 11am | AAIM Employers Associated Workplace Learning Solutions is pleased to offer the following educational opportunity. Detailed information is available on our website at www.eaconnect.com. Employers Association is an HRCI Approved Provider. Register online at www.eaconnect.com or contact us at 800-948-5700. Peoria Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Par-A-Dice Hotel, East Peoria, IL 8:30am to 11am presented by Attorneys with Davis & Campbell LLCRockford Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 NIU - Rockford, Rockford, IL 8:30am to 11am presented by Attorneys with Hinshaw and Culbertson.Cost: $130 Member/$180 Non-Member
For more information, contact Teresa Bowen of AAIM Employers Association. |
| Hoops for Haiti | 03/17/2010 - 03/20/2010 | 17th thru 20th | Womens NJCAA Tournament Players Shoot Hundred Dollar Hoops for Haiti March 17-20Illinois Central College, East Peoria, is preparing to host the National Jr. College Athletic Associations Division II National Tournament. The event will be held in the Lorene Ramsey Gymnasium on the E. Peoria Campus March 17-20, Hoops for Haiti is a charity event designed to raise money and supplies for Haitians in need. Thoughout the tournament, player from participating teams will have the opportunity to shoot a Hoops for Haiti free throw. For each shot made, $100 will be donated to the Hoops for Haiti fund courtesy of Azura, a womens bautique located at 4703 N. University, Peoria. All Hoops for Haiti funds will be donated to Friends of the Children of Haiti. Friends of the Children of Haiti is a non-profit organization based in Peoria, with the mission to bring medicine and basic healthcare to the people of Haiti. Members volunteer services and medical assistance to Haitains in need.Special highlight on Thursday March 18, is a Hoops for Haiti supply drive. Supplies for Haiti will be collected at the door and will be donated to Midwest Food Bank, Peoria, for delivery to Haitians in need. Supplies will be used to create hygiene kits which consist of a hand towel, wash cloth, comb, fingernail clipper, regular sized bar soap, toothbruth, regular size toothbrush, and adhesive bandages, all inside a one-gallon zip-lock bag. Other items accepted include first aid kits, flashlights, batteries, medical gloves, dressing gauze and bandages. All items must be new. Tournament fans can bring any of these items and place them in the Midwest Food Bank bins onsite. Complete information on Hoops for Haiti is available on the tournament web site - www.icc.edu/njacaatournament.
For more information, contact Susan Grebner of Illinois Central College. |
| Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House | 03/18/2010 | 10:00 am till 7:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 pm | Join us for our open house and ribbon cutting ceremony at 4812 N Sheridan Peoria, Il
For more information, contact Jennifer of Align Life. |
| Red Cross Peoria class: CPR Made Simple | 03/19/2010 | 8 - 9 a.m. | Learn to save lives! The NEW Red Cross CPR Made Simple course provides individuals with a one-hour overview of the critical skills that may help them save the life of a family member, friend or co-worker. In this simplified training session, lecture time is kept to a minimum so that participants can focus on hands-on practice of CPR/AED skills. CPR Made Simple makes it easy for anyone to learn the basics of CPR/AED. This course is designed for people who want to learn the basics but do not need CPR certification. COST IS $20 PER PERSON. THIS IS A NON-CERTIFICATION COURSE.
For more information, contact Red Cross of Central Illinois of Red Cross Central Illinois Chapter. |
| Red Cross Peoria class: Babysitter’s Training | 03/20/2010 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Attention, teens and tweens! Learn how to prevent accidents, handle emergencies and to care for and play with youngsters. Also learn how to care for choking emergencies and administer rescue breathing. This class includes a reference book and babysitter’s bag for use on the job. Please bring a sack lunch. COST IS $50 PER PERSON.
For more information, contact Red Cross of Central Illinois of Red Cross Central Illinois Chapter. |
| Garden 101: Awakening Your Garden | 03/20/2010 | 10am | Bring your garden to life and learn how to prepare it for a healthy and successful season.www.greenview.com | 309.243.7761 | 2700 W. Cedar Hills Dr, Dunlap
For more information, contact Ashley Hays of Green View Companies. |
| A Taste of UIS Peoria | 03/23/2010 | 5 - 7 pm | Circle of Violence is the focus of A Taste Of UIS Peoria program sponsored by the Peoria Chapter of the UIS Alumni Association. The event will be held from 5 - 7 pm on Tuesday, March 23 at the UIS Peoria Center, ICC Perley Bldg, Room 203, 115 SW Adams, Peoria. Two UIS Peoria Center alumni will share information about the growing challenge of gangs in the Peoria area. Learn what is being done to combat this problem on the street and in the correctional system. Panelists include Detective Elizabeth Blair, Peoria Police Department and Lt. Jason Haynes, Federal Bureau of Prisons. Deputy Ronda Guyton, Peoria County Seriffs Department will moderate. From 5 - 6 pm there will be a demonstration of high end video conferencing equipment recently installed to be used in the delivery of courses between Peoria and Springfield.The program is open to the public, however, reservations are requested. For more information and to made a reservation e-mail alumni@uis.edu, or call the UIS Peoria Center at 309-999-4250.
For more information, contact Jana Wise of University of Illinois Springfield - Peoria Center. |
| The Role of the HR Assistant | 03/24/2010 | 8am to 4pm | The Role of the HR Assistant Peoria Date: March 24, 2010 Jameson Inn, Peoria, IL 8am to 4pm.Rockford Date: March 31, 2010 NIU-Rockford, Rockford, IL 8am to 4pmCost: $300 Member/$330 Non-Member
For more information, contact Teresa Bowen of AAIM Employers Association. |
| 2010 Power Breakfast | 03/24/2010 | 7:30 - 9:00 AM | Join us prior to the kick-off of the Business Showcase....the Power Breakfast. This motivational breakfast will get you energized and motivated for the Business Showcase.
For more information, contact Sarah Stabler of Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce. |
| Bullying Prevention in Schools | 03/24/2010 | one day program | Patti Morris, director of Prevention and Childrens Services, and Jeanne Anders, supervisor of School-based Prevention Services, both with The Center for Prevention of Abuse, will speak on Climbing the Steps to Respect: a School Wide Approach to Bullying Prevention, at a program on Preventing Bullying: Building Respectful Communities for our Children, at Illinois State University (ISU), Wed. March 24 in the Alumni Center. The One Day program is sponsored by the ISU Social Work Club, School of Social Work, NASW-Illinois Chaper and Prevent Child Abuse Illinois.
For more information, contact Norma Rossi of The Center for Prevention of Abuse. |
| 2010 Business Showcase | 03/24/2010 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | The Business Showcase, held at the Peoria Civic Center, is the areas premier event to promote your busienss, demonstrate your commitment to the Peoria market, and reveal your contributions to Peorias growth. Compare the products and services needed to run your business. Make connections with area professionals. Discover the strength of the Peoria area business community.
For more information, contact Sarah Stabler of Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce. |
| Whats New in QuickBooks? Tips and Tricks | 03/25/2010 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Learn about whats new in QuickBooks 2010. Our QuickBooks ProAdvisors will cover:- Top 10 QuickBooks Tips.- Whats New Inside QuickBooks 2010?- Is Point of Sale Right for You?To register for this event, contact Maureen Bartels at 309-495-8711 or Maureen.Bartels@cliftoncpa.com.
For more information, contact Michelle Roxworthy of Clifton Gunderson LLP. |
| Lunch on Us! | 03/25/2010 | 11:00am - 6:00 pm | LifeLine Pilots “Lunch on Us” – Stop by the third floor of the Byerly Terminal (located next to the main terminal at the Peoria International Airport) anytime between 11:00 am and 6:00pm. Enjoy lunch on us: delicious sandwiches, salads and cookies. Meet the staff of LifeLine Pilots, a local non-profit dedicated to facilitating free air transportation for financially distressed passengers with medical needs. Free. Reservations not necessary! Call 800-822-7972 or visit www.lifelinepilots.org for more information
For more information, contact Lori Coffey of LifeLine Pilots. |
| Design 101: Plan Before You Plant | 03/25/2010 | 5:30pm | Before you start digging in your garden, learn about planning and design from our professional landscape designers.www.greenview.com | 309.243.7761 | 2700 W. Cedar Hills Dr, Dunlap
For more information, contact Ashley Hays of Green View Companies. |
| Red Cross Peoria class: Adult CPR with AED | 03/26/2010 | 8 a.m. - Noon | Learn CPR and conscious choking skills for adults. Also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).$35 PER PERSON. CPR CERTIFICATE VALID FOR 1 YEAR.
For more information, contact Red Cross of Central Illinois of Red Cross Central Illinois Chapter. |
| The World Economy: To the Brink and Back | 03/26/2010 - 03/27/2010 | 5 to 9 p.m. March 26; 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 27 | Five authorities on various aspects of the economy will provide their takes on where weve been and where wee going. They include authors, economists, a European Union representative and incoming Caterpillar chairman Doug Oberhelman. The price for Chamber members is $100, including Friday dinner and Saturday lunch, if they register on-line: www.artstix.artspartners.net. For more information, call 677-2454. This annual World Affairs Conference will take place at the Par-A-Dice Hotel.
For more information, contact Angela Weck of Peoria Area World Affairs Council. |
| Garden 201: Shaping Your Garden | 03/27/2010 | 10am | Discover the benefits behind pruning and fertilization, and learn the essentials of what you need to do to be successful.www.greenview.com | 309.243.7761 | 2700 W. Cedar Hills Dr, Dunlap
For more information, contact Ashley Hays of Green View Companies. |
