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Peoria Jaycees Masquerade Ball to benefit Peoria Playhouse

From a press release:

Masquerade Ball
Friday October 31, 2008
8 pm- 12 am
Packard Plaza-225 NE Adams Peoria, IL 61602
Cost: $25.00
hors d’oeuvres by One World Catering

Entertainment by Extreme DJ’s

Ticket outlets:

Party World
3441 N University (University Plaza)
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 679-2100

Costume Trunk
710 W Main
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 637-4234

Evening wear is requested, please wear a mask, Jaycees will have some available at the door.

Peoria PlayHouse forges ahead in programming, fundraising

PlayHouse LogoFrom a news release:

Peoria PlayHouse forges ahead in programming, fundraising

July 16, 2007, Peoria, IL – Working with partners from the Peoria Park District to the Peoria Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership School, the Junior League of Peoria is bringing The Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum, to be located in the Glen Oak Pavilion, ever closer to reality.

  • Programming at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie and Prairie Air Show provide education and fun for area children.
  • Fundraising on track with 30% of funds raised; a gift from Jackie and Curtis White establishes The Peoria PlayHouse Endowment Fund; area children participate in Pennies for the PlayHouse.
  • Facilities plans preserve historic Glen Oak Park pavilion while providing space for five permanent and one temporary exhibit, as well as educational and administrative spaces.

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