Coffee Around the World, Laser Light Night, Easter Egg Hunts & Arts in Education Spring Celebration
Published: Thu, 04/17/25
Updated: Wed, 04/23/25
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| Peoria Area World Affairs Council's Coffee Around the World Is Friday, April 25 |
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A fundraiser for the organization, at the event the Leaves n’ Beans master roaster will describe the wonderful coffees they bring from around the world and the best techniques for bringing out the flavors. There will also be live music, hors d’oeuvres, and coupons for future visits to the coffee shop. |
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| Dome Planetarium's Laser Light Night is Friday |
| Featuring Laser Taylor Swift at 6 pm, Laser ABBA (new show) at 7:15 pm and Laser Queen at 8:30 pm, experience the full 3D experience including a graphics laser projector with special effects, a haze machine & a new beam projector. |
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| Wildlife Prairie Park's Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday |
| There will be three hunts based upon age of the children: the 9 am hunt will be for ages up to 4, at 9:10 am hunt will be for ages 5 - 8 and the 9:20 am hunt will be for ages 9 - 12. The park will open at 8 am with a special prize basket to be awarded to the child who finds the golden egg during each egg hunt. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos plus you can ride the Zephyr Train through the park. |
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| Arts in Education Spring Celebration Entertainment Report |
| The 2025 Arts in Education Spring Celebration opened this week at the Peoria Riverfront Museum and the Caterpillar Visitor's Center and continues through May 16. The event moved from its previous location at the Peoria County Courthouse to these new venues and is celebrating it's 40th season. |
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| Congrats to the 2024 Peoria Area's Best Winners! |
| Check out our new video listing the winners of the 2024 Peoria Area's Best competition! |
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| Peoria Area's Best Winner: CEFCU |
| Our winner in the 2024 Peoria Area's Best Competition in the Finance/Insurance/Investments/Law Category was CEFCU. Learn more about the credit union, it's history, how it helps its members and the various services it offers the community. |
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| Peoria Area's Best Winner: Illinois Eye Center |
| Illinois Eye Center was the 2024 winner of the Peoria Area's Best competition in the Health category. Learn more about the company's mission and history serving patients in the Peoria area throughout the decades. |
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| Peoria Area's Best Winner: Tazewell Animal Protective Society |
| The Tazewell Animal Protective Society, the no-kill animal shelter in Pekin, was our winner in the Animals & Pets category in the 2024 Peoria Area's Best competition. Check out this article to read more about the organization and it's mission. |
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| Looking for Fun and Affordable Date Night Ideas? |
| Check out these date night ideas for the Peoria area. Most are locally owned and may not be on your radar, but are great options for an affordable night of fun. |
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