PEORIA MAGAZINE November 2022

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prevention efforts and child abuse/ neglect concerns. Tickets are $100 each and may be purchased at https:// go.uic.edu/2022HarvestingHope. For information, call 309-624-9595 or email prcinfo@uic.edu.

The Peoria Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its Community Leadership School , which is designed to strengthen the Peoria area by developing future leaders who are educated on issues and challenges facing the community. The application deadline is Nov. 18. Learn more at https://www.peoriachamber.org/ community-leadership-school.

The University of Illinois Col lege of Medicine Peoria has announced that Dr. Alfonse and Nancy Masi of Peoria will donate $1.2 million to kick off a fund leading

The Peoria Chamber of Commerce’s 47th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon , sponsored by Caterpi l lar and

to the establishment of an endowed chair there. The Dr. Alfonse and Nancy Masi Endowed Chair of Medicine will support a nationally renowned physician scientist who will enhance the department’s research enterprise while promoting a culture of innovation, scholarship and discovery. TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS The Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University is leading a trade mission to Southeast Asia March 8-16, 2023, with additional opt ions for companies seeking sourcing/manufacturing in Thailand and Vietnam. Eligible participants will receive 50% reimbursements of approved program costs such as Trade Winds fees, shipping and in-country marketing through the Illinois STEP program. Travel costs such as airfare and hotels are also reimbursable. Contact Jim Ryan at 309-363-5803 or jryan@bradley.edu. NEWS YOU CAN USE The Pediatric Resource Center (PRC) will host its annual fundraising event, “Hope for Kids,” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Jump Simulation, 1306 N. Berkeley, Peoria. Proceeds from this event help PRC ensure the clinics are staffed with specially trained providers and case coordinators so that children can receive the services crucial to their health and safety. Additionally, funds raised help PRC provide education to area physicians, nurses and other partners regarding

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC , will be held Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Peoria Civic Center. Along with a traditional Thanksgiving meal, the event includes the presentation of awards for Woman of the Year, Young Professional , Community Wealth Award, Outstanding Small Business, and the Tom Connor Award. Registration closes Nov. 11. Learn more at peoriachamber.org/tgl.

The Peor ia Chiefs have announced their 2023 schedule, with opening day on April 7, 2023. Game times and

promotions will be announced later. Season tickets for 2023 are available for purchase in person at the Dozer Park box office or by calling 309-680-4000. Boston publ ic media producer GBH and PBS LearningMedia have launched the U.S. History Collection , a comprehensive set of media-rich educational resources available free to teachers nationwide. The U.S. History Collection spans the breadth of core topics and periods in the U.S. history curriculum and is designed to introduce students to multiple perspectives and help middle and high school students develop critical thinking skills when learning about and interpreting history. Learn more at www.pbslearningmedia.org/ushistory.

The East Peoria Cham ber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for the 38th Annual East Peoria Festival of Lights . Multi

ple sponsor levels are available for the event, which attracts more than 10,000 vehicles and their passengers each year. Visit epcc.org or call 309-699-6212. The Peoria Historical Society has announced its Holiday Home Tour, Dec. 3 and 4, 2022. The tour offers an opportunity to stroll through historic private homes that are rarely open to the public and this year includes the Murray Baker estate on Moss Avenue, a restored home on Glen Oak, a grand building at Perry and Fayette, and aMoss Avenue residence recently featured on HGTV. Tickets are $20 in advance through 309tix.comor by calling PHS at 309-674-1921, or $25 at the door. More information: peoriahistoricalsociety.org.

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