The 27th Annual Duck Race to benefit the Center for Prevention of Abuse is now less than two weeks away. Have you bought your ducks yet? You can by visiting our Duck Race website: www.DuckRacePeoria.com . The Center for Prevention of Abuse Duck Race is the longest running duck race in the country. It goes to support all of the programs and services offered at The Center to help victims of violence and abuse. Those services include helping victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual abuse and elder abuse. The elder abuse program also offers services to adults with disabilities who are abuse victims. The Center also offers Prevention Education. The goal of the prevention educators is to teach children, families and professional staff about things to look for to prevent or stop the various forms of abuse. This includes classes about building healthy relationships, preventing teen dating violence and anti-bullying. The Prevention program partners with over 100 schools and agencies to keep children safe. The generous sponsors of the Duck Race make it possible for every dollar raised by duck sales to go directly to the great programs at The Center. The grand prize for this year?s race is $5,000. There are also many other great prizes. Ducks are $5 each and can be purchased at www.DuckRacePeoria.com. Please buy some ducks and join us on August 29 at Eastside Centre in East Peoria for an afternoon of fun activities. Race A Duck?Stop Abuse!
Bicentennial History Exhibit – On display July 13th – August 24th, 2025 at Five Points Washington
Bicentennial and historical images will be exhibited by the Washington Historical Society on the Community Gallery Wall at Five Points Washington. The carefully curated photographs selected for this exhibit give a unique insight into events, people, and places from Washington’s past. The selected photographs span the last 150 years of Washington’s history and feature community events and everyday life in Washington.
StoryWalk in Washington Park
Take a walk through Washington Park and enjoy a story as you stroll! Beginning at the parking lot located on the Lincoln Grade School side of Washington Park, follow the sidewalk to read a story. This two-month session’s book is Señorita Mariposa By Ben Gundersheimer and will be displayed through Tuesday, September 30th.
