2007 News Releases

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Teens to 'Thrash in New Year' at Rio Vista Skatepark12/26/2007
Police Will Inspect Car Seats for Installation, Child Safety12/26/2007
Tuesday Solid Waste Collections Shift Again for New Year’s12/26/2007
City Plans Curbside Christmas Tree Pickups for Early January12/26/2007
Legislature Offers Free Program for Neighborhood Leaders12/26/2007
Rio Vista Offers Youth Sports Program for Winter Break12/19/2007
Tuesday Collections Shift to Wednesday Christmas Week12/19/2007
City Council Thanks Military Veteran Employees12/19/2007
Public Meeting to Explore Happy Valley Road Improvements12/12/2007
Teen TEAM to Try Out East Valley Skateparks12/12/2007
Rio Vista Introduces Kids to Pilates, Step Aerobics, Yoga12/12/2007
City Employees Boost United Way Giving12/12/2007
Partnership Paints a Pretty Picture12/10/2007
Improved Parking Awaits Patrons at Main Library12/7/2007
Pedestrian Bridge Opens Adjacent to Rio Vista12/5/2007
Residents Can Drop Off Hazardous Waste on Dec. 1512/5/2007
Development Impact Fees Being Updated 11/30/2007
Utility Work to Close 83rd Avenue in December11/30/2007
Peoria Continues to Pay Homage to Its Roots11/28/2007
City Buildings Continue to Win Design Awards11/21/2007
Peoria Lures Stadium Manager from Florida11/20/2007
Thanksgiving Event Has 10-Mile, 5-Kilometer and 1-Mile Runs11/14/2007
Yearlong Climbing Programs Offer Fitness, Prizes11/14/2007
Flu Shots Available at Rio Vista Recreation Center Nov. 2411/14/2007
Registration Opens for Three Youth Sports Leagues11/14/2007
Conserve Water By Skipping Overseed This Year11/14/2007
Rio Vista to Host Three-on-Three Hoops Day for Adults, Teens11/14/2007
Family Bike Ride to Promote Exercise, Bicycle Safety11/7/2007
Air Force Entertainers to Perform at Sports Complex11/7/2007
Two Weeks Remain in Fall League Baseball Season10/31/2007
Peoria to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Veterans Memorial10/31/2007
Jomax Fire Station Earns National Design Award10/31/2007
Free Class to Highlight Landscaping for Nighttime Beauty10/24/2007
City Wins $3,500 Grant for Youth Flag Football Leagues10/24/2007
Lake Pleasant Park Seeks Chefs for Campground Cook-Off10/17/2007
Councilmembers to Consider Economic Development10/17/2007
CD-ROM Offers Options for Low-Water-Use Landscaping10/17/2007
City Council Takes Action on Abandoned Shopping Carts10/17/2007
P&Z Commissioners to Convene in Northern Peoria10/10/2007
Traffic Signals by Park West Now Slated to Activate Oct. 16 10/10/2007
Library to Display Artwork by Peoria Teens10/10/2007
Rio Vista to Host Skateboarding Pros, Movie Premiere10/10/2007
TeanTEAM Seeks Gamers for Madden '08 Tournament10/10/2007
Recreation Center Launches Friday Night Dodgeball10/10/2007
Study Session on Oldtown Revitalization Moved to Oct. 1610/3/2007
Two Traffic Signals Coming to Northern Avenue at Park West10/3/2007
Fall League Showcases Major League Baseball's Top Prospects10/3/2007
Lecture, Walking Tour Spotlight Low-Water-Use Landscaping10/3/2007
Punt, Pass & Kick Tryout Could Lead to Televised Finals10/3/2007
Firefighters Plan Fire Prevention Day Event10/3/2007
Peorians Play in Premium Places10/2/2007
Peoria Upgrades Key Intersections in Oldtown9/26/2007
Class Offers Sweet Scent of Landscaping Success9/19/2007
City Adds Traffic Signal Near New Oldtown Wal-Mart9/19/2007
Peoria Thinks Globally, Acts Locally to Publicize Recycling 9/19/2007
Hot Dog! Recycling is Almost Here9/17/2007
City Offers Free 'Landscape Watering 101' Class9/12/2007
New Rio Vista Facility to Host Recreational Sports Leagues9/12/2007
Public Works Schedules Household Hazardous Waste Collection9/12/2007
City Adds Traffic Signal on Westwing Parkway9/12/2007
Pioneer Memorial Dedication Slated for September 229/11/2007
Peoria’s Revenue Bond Rating Upgraded9/10/2007
ADOT Seeks Public Comment on Grand Avenue Widening9/5/2007
National Wildlife Group Recognizes Desert Fusion Garden8/29/2007
City, SBA Offer Free, Two-Hour Small-Business Seminar8/29/2007
City Information Available Via RSS Feeds8/22/2007
Labor Day Prompts One-Week Change in Garbage Collection8/22/2007
Northern Peoria Fire Station Opens for Business8/22/2007
City Forming Fall Leagues for Adult Basketball, Volleyball8/22/2007
Meetings to Focus on Agua Fria Conservation Area8/22/2007
Fire-Training Program in Contention for National Honor8/22/2007
HOA Academy Offers Knowledge, Skills for Community Leaders8/22/2007
Registration Under Way for Youth Sports Leagues8/15/2007
Water Conservation Classes on Tap8/8/2007
Northern Peoria Boasts New Traffic Signals8/8/2007
Unload Outgrown Kids' Items at September Consignment Sale8/1/2007
When the Sun Goes Down See Baseball's Future Stars8/1/2007
City Adds E-Mail News for Recreation and Spring Training Items7/25/2007
Peoria, Country Meadows Present Golf Tournament for Youth7/25/2007
Buy Rio Vista Rec Center Passes Starting Aug. 14 to Save Money7/25/2007
Peoria Seeks Public Comment on Westwing Park7/18/2007
Survey Results, Budget Posted Online7/18/2007
Channel 11 to Air Planning and Zoning Sessions7/18/2007
Grand Opening of Rio Vista Rec Center slated for Sept. 87/18/2007
National Girls' Softball Championship Comes to Rio Vista7/11/2007
City Council Takes Step Toward Happy Valley Road Linkage7/11/2007
Peoria Arts Commission Awards Grants7/3/2007
FREE Swim on July 4th7/2/2007
Kids Can Choose from a Multitude of Summer Courses6/27/2007
City Offers Adult Baseball Leagues6/27/2007
Peoria Garbage Collection Not Affected by Independence Day6/27/2007
Baseball Junior Olympics Championships at Sports Complex6/25/2007
Rio Vista Community Park-Little League Championship6/25/2007
Adults Vie for MP3 Player in Library Summer Reading Contest6/22/2007
Youth Baseball Camp to Utilize Sports Complex6/22/2007
Peoria’s Emergency Response Team is Put to the Test6/19/2007
All Three City Pools Welcome Weekend Swimmers6/14/2007
Reading Could Pay Off for Teens at Peoria Libraries6/14/2007
Peoria Awarded Community Recycling Grants 6/8/2007
Police to Mark Vehicles in Theft-Deterrent Effort6/7/2007
Library Summer Reading Program a Home Run for Kids6/7/2007
Criminals’ Loss is City’s Gain6/5/2007
Team USA Jr. Olympics Coming to Peoria Sports Complex5/31/2007
City Surplus Material Auctioned Off Monthly5/31/2007
Ratcliff Appointed Peoria Police Chief5/25/2007
Motorized Vehicle Restictions for Agua Fria Conservation Area5/21/2007
Residents Can Drop Off Hazardous Waste at City Facility5/16/2007
Plan to Protect Landscaping from Summer Extremes5/16/2007
City Offers Youth Sports Camps5/16/2007
City Council Honors Citizen Volunteers5/15/2007
Recreation Department Offers Summer Day-Care Options5/10/2007
City Council to Hear About Transportation, Air Quality5/10/2007
Rio Vista to Host Girls Sand Volleyball Tournament5/10/2007
Residents Warned About Magazine Scam5/4/2007
Centennial, Sunrise Pools Host Open Swimming on Weekends5/2/2007
Peoria, Golf Club Team Up for Youth Clinics, Tournament5/2/2007
City Honors Volunteers From Municipal Boards, Commissions5/2/2007
Sunrise Mountain High School Hosts Governor’s Cup Chess4/25/2007
City Hall Displays Irish Exhibit on Sister City Region4/25/2007
City Schedules Six Curbside Recycling Informational Meetings4/25/2007
Batting Cages and Starbucks Opening at Rio Vista Park4/20/2007
Police to Enforce Desert Trespassing Law in Northern Peoria4/18/2007
Sports Complex Event to Benefit Cancer Research4/18/2007
City Organizes Variety of Sports Leagues for Adults, Kids4/18/2007
Peoria Announces Public Swim Programs for Spring4/18/2007
Peoria Earns Defense Dept. Exceptional Service Award4/13/2007
Peoria to Mark Earth Day with 100 New Trees4/11/2007
City Relaxes Sign-Up Deadline for Girls Fast-Pitch Softball4/11/2007
Hook a Kid on Golf with Weeklong Beginners’ Clinic4/11/2007
Peoria to Host Arizona Sister Cities Conference4/11/2007
'Telly Ho' Again for Channel 114/5/2007
Deputy Fire Chief Earns Rare Designation4/5/2007
Girls Fast-Pitch Softball To Be Thursday Nights at Rio Vista4/5/2007
Register in Advance for April 20 Youth Track Meet4/5/2007
Landscape Architect, Desert Fusion Garden Highlight Seminar 3/29/2007
Spring Arts & Crafts Festival Comes to Sports Complex3/29/2007
Rio Vista Hosts Kids Baseball/Softball Skills Competition3/29/2007
Learn How Interactive CD-ROM Can Assist With Landscaping3/21/2007
City Council Endorses ‘Cocoa’ Brown for Recycling Bins3/21/2007
Office Park Tagged as ‘Talk of the Town’3/20/2007
Air Force Day at Spring Training to Feature Jump Team, Honor Guard3/19/2007
Celebration of the Arts – March 16 and 173/15/2007
Residents Invited to Half-Day Crime-Prevention Seminar3/14/2007
Low-Water-Use Landscaping Can Offer Sweet Smell of Success3/14/2007
City Clerk Offers Tips for Passport Applications3/8/2007
Air Force Day at Spring Training to Feature Jump Team, Honor Guard3/8/2007
Water Conservation Division Offers Free Irrigation Class3/8/2007
City Offers Child Care During Schools’ Spring Break3/8/2007
Peoria’s Event Is a Fine Affair3/6/2007
Peoria’s Bond Rating Upgraded3/5/2007
Northern Avenue Closure Planned Near 99th Avenue3/2/2007
Oldtown Bustles with People Attending Theater Performances3/1/2007
City Official Earns Safety Management Certificate3/1/2007
Rec Division Offers Details for Water Classes, Lap Swimming3/1/2007
Teen TEAM Presents Hoops Tournament, Skateboarding Event3/1/2007
Peoria Salutes Volunteers Who Made ‘Serve Day’ a Success3/1/2007
Yearlong Mascot Contest Puts Focus on Water Conservation3/1/2007
Council Endorses City Support for Air Show at Luke AFB3/1/2007
Local Artist Displays Work for the First Time2/26/2007
Peoria Digs Up History2/26/2007
Preparation Begins to Release Burrowing Owls2/26/2007
Needy Residents Can Get Critical Home Repairs for Free2/21/2007
Ethanol Grant Helps Peoria Reduce Emissions2/21/2007
Fan Fest 2007 Heralds Beginning of Spring Training2/16/2007
Free Basketball Skills Competition Planned for Kids2/16/2007
Main Library Offers Patrons Automated Checkout2/16/2007
City to Close Offices, Alter Trash Pickup for Presidents Day2/16/2007
Vistancia to Celebrate Park Dedication2/9/2007
Water Conservation Division Offers Free Landscaping Classes2/9/2007
Registration Opens for Youth and Adult Sports Leagues2/9/2007
Asphalt Replacement Scheduled for Stretch of 67th Avenue2/9/2007
Tickets on Sale for Spring Training Baseball Games2/9/2007
Variety of Kids Classes Scheduled for February2/9/2007
North Peoria Residents to Receive Park2/7/2007
Peoria Councilmember Joan Evans Earns National Recognition2/7/2007
February Kids Classes Feature Fun Along with Learning1/31/2007
City Seeks Artists to Display Work at March Celebration1/31/2007
Peoria Takes Active Role in Business Development1/25/2007
Regional Transportation Funds Hit Home in Peoria1/25/2007
HOA Academy Offers Knowledge, Skills for Community Leaders1/18/2007
Playground Sprouts from Peoria’s Neighborhood Grant Program1/18/2007
City Seeks Volunteers for April Neighborhood Pride Project1/18/2007
Peoria Parks Division to Cut Ribbon on Dog-Friendly Areas1/18/2007
‘Madagascar' Headlines Family Movie Night1/18/2007
Neighborhood Day at State Capitol1/17/2007
City's Experts Available for Group Recycling Presentations1/17/2007
City Offices Closed Jan.151/12/2007
Partial Closures Planned on Pinnacle Peak Rd. at 83rd Ave.1/12/2007
City Council Study Sessions to Air on Peoria Channel 111/12/2007
Construction at 83rd Ave. and Pinnacle Peak Rd.1/8/2007
Spring Training Tickets Go on Sale 1/131/8/2007
City Seeks Participation in Citizen's Survey 1/8/2007
New Mayor and Councilmembers Take Office1/8/2007

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