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Mayor to Participate in Rio Vista Kids Day Event9/3/2008
Dodgers Join Padres, Mariners for Instructional Season9/3/2008
Badminton, Racquetball, Volleyball Leagues on Tap for Fall9/3/2008
Fiestas Patrias Celebration Returns to Peoria9/3/2008
Space Still Available at Free Small Business Seminar9/2/2008
Time to Register for Autumn Adult Hoops, Soccer8/27/2008
Peoria Urges Employers to Assist in Survey8/27/2008
Seniors Can Line Up to Dance at Community Center8/27/2008
Peoria Earns Place Among Wealthiest Communities8/27/2008
Community Center Hosts Forums on Its Future8/27/2008
Peoria Plans Town Hall Meetings to Explain Bond Propositions8/27/2008
Teens to Kick Off Autumn with Rio Vista Skate Jam8/27/2008
Find the Way to Financial Fitness in Rio Vista Classes8/20/2008
'Peoria Snapshots' Passes Circulation Milestone8/20/2008
Enjoy Brisk Morning Workouts at Water Boot Camp8/20/2008
Senior Program Offers Dancing, Ceramics at Community Center8/20/2008
Register for Autumn Youth Sports8/20/2008
City Seeks Public Input on Downtown Art Project8/20/2008
City Offices, Pools Mark Labor Day; Waste Collection Shifts8/20/2008
Peoria Hosts Early Voting in City Hall Annex8/20/2008
Three Artists Selected as Semi-Finalists for Art Project8/15/2008
Community Center Offers Movie/Luncheon Double Play8/13/2008
Lack of Issues Prompts Cancellation of P&Z Meetings8/13/2008
Peoria Offers Help to Small Businesses8/13/2008
Library Hosts Free Improv Comedy Workshop for Teens8/13/2008
Fall Recreation Brochure to Land in Peoria Mailboxes8/13/2008
Preservation Commission Web Site Takes Past to the Future8/13/2008
Seniors Event to Honor State of Arizona8/13/2008
Officials Kick Off Downtown Peoria Revitalization Process8/11/2008
County Seeks Public Comment on Two Road Projects8/6/2008
Peoria Debuts Upgraded Economic Development Web Site8/6/2008
City Food Drive Collects Enough for More Than 2,000 Meals8/6/2008
Municipal Workers Donate 119 Pints for United Blood Services8/6/2008
Teens to Depart from Library Decorum for Belching Contest8/6/2008
Golf Tournament to Benefit Special Olympians7/30/2008
Planning & Zoning Commission Cancels Second August Meeting7/30/2008
Voter Registration for Sept. 2 Primary Ends Aug. 47/24/2008
Rookie League Baseball Switches to Evenings7/16/2008
Branch Library Classes Focus on Getting Published, Genealogy7/16/2008
Rio Vista Celebrates Dog Day of Summer7/16/2008
Peoria Offers Youth Golf Tournament at Country Meadows7/16/2008
Peoria on National List of 'Best Places to Live'7/15/2008
Experience Total Body Conditioning at Sunrise Family Center7/9/2008
Two Swim for Price of One at City Pools July 207/9/2008
Peoria Pool Hosts Two-Week Water Aerobics Course7/9/2008
Adults Estudian Español in Sunrise Mountain Beginners' Class7/9/2008
Sunrise Pool Offers Water Boot Camp, Deep-Water Aerobics7/9/2008
Youth Program Includes Events at Rec Center and Beyond7/9/2008
Scream for Ice Cream; Be Drowned Out by Accordion7/9/2008
Planning and Zoning Commission Cancels Meeting7/9/2008
City Aims to Boost First-Time Homebuyers Eyeing Foreclosures7/9/2008
Workshop Will Unleash Kids' Inner 'Mad Scientists'7/9/2008
Acacia Recall Will Be on Nov. 4 General Election Ballot7/2/2008
Channel 11 Brings Home Bling Yet Again7/2/2008
Make Plans Now to Field Adult Softball Team7/2/2008
Sports Complex Puts on State Little League Tournament7/2/2008
Peoria Channel 11 Now Online6/30/2008
Sunrise Mountain Library Closed6/27/2008
Group Pulls Plug on Effort to Recall Mayor6/26/2008
Peoria, Glendale Bring Hawaii to Seniors Event6/25/2008
City Operations Adjust for Independence Day6/25/2008
Recreation Division Brings Yoga, Pilates to Northern Peoria6/25/2008
Seniors to Celebrate Independence Early at Community Center6/25/2008
Community Center Offers Fitness Sessions6/25/2008
Rio Vista Presents Zumba Classes for Children6/25/2008
Sports Complex Hosts Prep All-Star Baseball Showcase6/25/2008
Hoopsters Have Two League Options for Half-Court 3-on-36/25/2008
Coed, Women's Indoor Volleyball Leagues Start in Late July6/25/2008
Learn to Use Microsoft Word at Sunrise Mountain Library6/25/2008
One-Day Guitar, Piano Workshops Aimed at Busy People6/25/2008
Window Open for FY 2009 Neighborhood Grant Applications6/25/2008
Meeting to Discuss Deer Valley Road Improvements6/24/2008
City Clerk Validates Hunt Recall Petition6/24/2008
Planning & Zoning Cancels Two Meetings6/19/2008
Intersection Work Starting at 91st & Olive6/18/2008
Peoria Budget Video Available Online6/18/2008
Clerk's Office to Close for Afternoon of Staff Training6/18/2008
Volunteers Needed for Program to Help Seniors6/18/2008
Rio Vista, Sun Health Host Seminar on Arthritis6/18/2008
Teens, Kids Can Enjoy Weekly Dodgeball Tournaments6/18/2008
City Honors Car Dealership's Environmental Planning6/18/2008
Peoria Selects New Human Resources Director6/12/2008
Rookie League Baseball Returns to Sports Complex6/11/2008
Two Swim for Price of One at Peoria Pools June 226/11/2008
Walk Your Way to Fitness – and Free D'backs Tickets6/11/2008
Special City Council Session Slated for June 106/5/2008
One Candidate Challenges Carlat for Mesquite District Seat6/5/2008
ADOT Officials to Discuss Improvements to Grand6/5/2008
Sign Up to Receive Peoria Special Events E-Mails6/5/2008
Rio Vista Casting for Families to Attend Fishing Clinic6/5/2008
Dads Swim for Free on Father's Day6/5/2008
Youth Sand Volleyball Tournament Set for Rio Vista Courts6/5/2008
City to Cut Ribbon on New Wastewater Treatment Facility6/5/2008
Peoria Gets Down to Business6/2/2008
Half-Court Basketball on Saturdays to Begin in Late June5/28/2008
Special-Interest Class Canceled5/28/2008
Rio Vista Offers Eight-Week Guitar Courses5/28/2008
Senior Adult Program Offers Day Trips in June, July5/28/2008
Professional Group Recognizes Two from Utilities Staff5/28/2008
Peoria News Can Make One Twitter5/28/2008
Rio Vista Hosts Three-on-Three Hoops Tournament 5/28/2008
Arts Commission Seeks Ideas for Rio Vista5/21/2008
Special Study Session to Focus on Proposals for APS Corridor5/21/2008
Celebrate Senior Health & Fitness Day at Community Center5/21/2008
Teens Can Hone Sports Skills in Coed Summer Camps5/21/2008
Rio Vista Program Gives Kids Reason to Exercise5/21/2008
Lifestyle Classes Focus on Reading Food Labels, Buying Cars5/21/2008
Youth Sand-Volleyball Leagues Scheduled for June, July5/21/2008
Summer Hours in Effect at Peoria Pools5/21/2008
Meetings to Update Public on Beardsley Connector5/19/2008
Skatepark Draws Big-Time Events This Month5/14/2008
Recreation Center to Hold Summer Athletic Camps for Teens5/14/2008
City Launches Summer Running Program for Kids5/14/2008
Peoria Offers Dog-Safety, Bite-Prevention Workshops for Kids5/14/2008
Memorial Day Brings Closures, Holiday Collection Schedules5/14/2008
Sports Complex Hosts Kickball, T-Ball Matches5/7/2008
Swenson to Succeed Ellis as City Manager5/7/2008
Proposed Northern Peoria Hospital Clears Zoning Hurdle5/7/2008
Residents Can Drop Off Household Hazardous Waste 5/7/2008
Summer Sports Camps Open to Children 9-125/7/2008
Swim Team Registration Opens May 125/7/2008
Online Registration Opens for Peoria Swimming Classes5/5/2008
Peoria Fire Chief Announces Retirement5/2/2008
City Begins to Prep Bell Road for Rubberized Asphalt4/30/2008
New Traffic Signal at Work at 91st and Monroe4/30/2008
Clerk’s Office to Close for Afternoon of Staff Training4/30/2008
Work to Commence on Thunderbird Road Bridge over New River4/30/2008
Swenson Likely to be Next City Manager4/29/2008
Community Center to Host Cinco de Mayo Party for Seniors4/23/2008
Fire, Police Offer Tips for Water Safety4/22/2008
View Methamphetamine Documentary on Web Site, Channel 11 4/17/2008
Interactive Map Tracks Progress on Happy Valley Road4/17/2008
Sports Complex Hosts Safety Fair, Cancer Fund-Raiser4/17/2008
Recreation Center Offers Free Class on Bone Health4/17/2008
City Organizing Youth Leagues4/17/2008
City Council to Review Proposed Fiscal 2009 Budget4/17/2008
City Speakers Available to Discuss Recycling4/9/2008
Rec Expo Offers Information, Competition and Entertainment4/9/2008
Branch Library Offers Internet-Genealogy Training4/2/2008
City Extends Deadline to Apply for Arts Grants4/2/2008
Ride & Shine for Pioneer Day Family Bike Outing3/26/2008
Clerk's Office Plans Three Half-Day Closures for Training3/26/2008
Successful Tournament Prompts City to Consider More3/26/2008
Peoria's New Recreation Center to Host West Valley Leaders3/26/2008
City Offers Classes Geared Toward Preschoolers, Parents3/26/2008
Sports Complex Goes to the Dogs for Daylong Concert3/19/2008
Baseball Bargains Bountiful at Spring Training3/14/2008
I-17 Closed at Carefree Highway This Weekend3/13/2008
Channel 11's Larry Martel Honored for 50 Years in TV3/12/2008
City to Dedicate Building at Operations Facility3/12/2008
Recreation, Special Interest Programs Appeal to All Ages3/12/2008
HOA Academy Offers Knowledge, Skills for Community Leaders3/12/2008
Web Page Offers Facts, Photos of Peoria's Mountain Trails3/12/2008
Internal Candidates Sought for Top City Post3/7/2008
Peoria's 2007 Annual Review Available Online 3/6/2008
Rio Vista Offers Bonding Sessions for Adults, Young Children3/6/2008
Irish Visitors Enhance Arts Festival3/4/2008
Peoria Hosts Small-Business Seminar3/3/2008
ParaTransit Drivers Lasso Top Scores at Valley 'Roadeo'2/28/2008
Peoria to Honor Military Personnel at Spring Training Game2/27/2008
Teen TEAM Seeks Its Own Guitar Hero2/27/2008
City Seeks Additional Exhibitors for Arts Festival2/20/2008
Rio Vista Offers Free Classes on Physical, Fiscal Fitness2/20/2008
Updated Development Impact Fees Take Effect March 32/20/2008
Sports Complex Stages Annual Fan Fest2/13/2008
City Promotes Native Peorian to Lead Streets Division2/13/2008
Peoria City Manager Announces Retirement 2/11/2008
City Offices Close for Presidents Day2/7/2008
Water Conservation Classes on Tap for Spring2/6/2008
Teams Have Another Week to Sign Up for Adult Basketball2/6/2008
Register Now for Adult Sand Volleyball Leagues2/6/2008
Pitchers, Catchers to Arrive as Spring Training Nears2/6/2008
Youth Basketball Skills to Be Tested at Rio Vista2/6/2008
Shooting Victim Dies2/6/2008
Teens Can Choose from Two Spring Break Trips2/6/2008
Two Events Will Inform Public About Loop 303 Plans2/6/2008
Peoria Chooses Hunenberg to Lead Libraries2/6/2008
Seniors Encouraged to Join in Spring Fun Walk2/6/2008
Rio Vista to Host 25th Anniversary Senior Olympics Gala2/6/2008
Peoria Arts Commission Initiates Annual Arts Grant Program2/4/2008
Loud Music from your vehicle could get expensive2/1/2008
Register Teams for Spring Adult Basketball Leagues1/30/2008
Peoria Seeks Qualified Citizens for Boards and Commissions1/29/2008
Loose Trash Collection Begins Jan. 28, Runs into May1/23/2008
Recreation Center, Credit Union Promote Fiscal Fitness1/16/2008
City Council Chooses Carlat to Be Vice Mayor1/16/2008
Rio Vista, Sun Health Offer Free 'Lifestyle Enrichment'1/16/2008
Packets for City Council Hopefuls Available from City Clerk1/16/2008
City to Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday1/9/2008
Tots Can Take Shots at Golf Event for Kids1/9/2008
Afternoon Young Rembrandt Classes Draw on Kids’ Creativity1/9/2008
Acacia District Recall Petitions Reviewed and Returned1/9/2008
Closures Ahead for Peoria, 83rd Avenues in Oldtown1/3/2008
Recreation Classes to Focus on Fitness for Mom, Baby1/2/2008
Spring Training Tickets for Padres, Mariners Go on Sale1/2/2008
Stadium Announces Tryouts for National Anthem Performers1/2/2008

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