This group was created as a way for single professionals between the age of 25-40 to get out and meet each other.  This is not a dating site or group, but was organized to provide an environment for people to make friendships and enjoy events going on around the Peoria area. Meetups vary from happy hours, dining, volunteering, fitness related and cultural events. A few events are scheduled every month and any member has the freedom to create new events! For the safety of the group and to mainta …

Welcome! Our PURPOSE is to provide a central cyber location for women to come together and enjoy day trips, lunch, dinner, festivals, flea markets, movies, hiking, bike riding, theatre, spa days, shopping, coffee, conversation, potlucks, cooking classes, wineries, and more. Members are welcome to attend all of the planned Meetups or pick and choose. Whether you are new to the region, found yourself to be an empty nester, or just need to give to yourself and make some friends—we are here for you. …

At Raw Peoria, EVERYONE is an organizer. Whether you are just exploring a raw or veg@n path, trying to figure out "What the *&#^ do those people EAT anyway???", or are a long-time raw veg@n veteran, join us for quarterly potlucks and more! This group is designed to share best practices, simplify the Raw genre down to its pretty darned easy nut and bolts, and to give fancy cooks (are you still a cook if you're not heating anything up?) a few extra mouths to feed if they want. Because no one seems …

Since 1919, The Illinois Federation of Business Women (IFBW) has been empowering working women to achieve their full potential through advocacy, education, and information. The Greater Peoria Local of IFBW Chapter formed in the Fall of 2010. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based organization, comprised of professional women of all ages and professions. We meet in the Greater Peoria area for monthly after-work events. Meeting topics are focused on issues impacting working women including legi …

If you would like to join the group and someone referred you please mention their name to speed up your approval.  This is a closed group to protect the privacy of our members and their families, if you become a member we're sure you will appreciate that privacy.  There is a $5 annual membership fee to be a member, the fee covers the meetup.com and group administration costs. It will be more difficult to get into this group if you are a member of multiple groups because we want people in this gr …

Whether you are just starting your journey to a healthier, raw/vegan lifestyle or have been on this path for many years...we would be blessed to have you join our group! We are a group of like-minded individuals, who wish to better our health by a raw/vegan lifestyle.  We would like to offer eachother inspiration, share recipes and make new friendships. No matter what stage of the journey you are on, we would like to offer you support! “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” ― Hipp …

The Peoria 9-12 Tea Party lets us stand together and defend the values and principles of the greatest nation ever created, as Americans. Our Mission: The Peoria 9-12 Project is an organization of conservative, non-partisan, Americans promoting the vitality of the U.S. Constitution. It is our goal to influence public officials to support legislation driven by our 9 Principles and 12 Values. Our Vision: Educate our members and communities on political issues. Hold public officials accountable to t …

This is a social group for women in the Bloomington-Normal and the surrounding areas. The group provides a fun, safe environment where friendships can grow, and adventures abound. Our hope is to provide an array of activities that provide an opportunity for women to get together, just be themselves and simply enjoy. An example of some events we will provide are movies, happy hours, day trips, arts & crafts, yoga, tennis, golf, sporting events, live music, book club, local events, dancing, and ju …

This group meets regularly to discuss and share entrepreneurial ideas. It is both for people already in business and those thinking about starting one. The group is organized by Terry Noel, Ph.D., a business professor with fifteen years of teaching experience. Our purpose will be to improve our entrepreneurial skills by learning from each other and by inviting guests to teach us about their areas of expertise.

Come check us out! Whether your goal is to overcome a fear of public speaking, take your presentation skills from good to great, or strengthen your leadership skills through leadership programs and networking, Toastmasters is the place to be. Stop in and visit a Riverfront Toastmasters meeting for free and see what Toastmasters can do for you. Riverfront Toastmasters is the perfect place to improve your communication skills, develop the leadership skills you desire, and increase your ability to …

Women In Leadership was founded in 2004 and is comprised of some of the most outstanding women in Central Illinois. Our organization’s mission is to promote leadership among women by providing mentoring, networking and educational opportunities. We utilize our monthly meetings and special events to help members and guests get connected and provide opportunities to network. We bring in speakers to our monthly meetings to help build our members personally and professionally.

We are a non-partisan group of McLean County residents who are joining together to support the message of individual liberty.  We are a diverse group containing members who currently identify with or who have identified with different affiliations, including the Republican Party, The Democrat Party, The Libertarian Party, Independents, etc.  We all come together for the cause of Liberty. Our group's goals relate to being organized in order to promote accountability in our precincts, wards, city …

Women Destined For Success is perfect for women who are ready for a career shift, who are re-entering the workforce or who are contemplating a life change. Does this sound like you? If ... You are at a career or life change crossroad, but don't know how to start making these changes You know that you need to make a change, but don't know where to start You are re-entering the workforce You are determined to find work suited to your life's purpose And ... You are ready to actively explore lif …

Survival, preparedness and sustainable living organization for Peoria, IL and surrounding areas

We Are Change is a citizens based grassroots peace and social justice movement working to reveal the truth behind the events of September 11th, as well as other suspected false flag attacks that have taken place around the world. We are here to expose any criminality by all governments or corporate elite who remain suspect in these crimes. In addition, we are here to aid the sick and dying first responders through fundraising and social outreach programs in order to promote awareness of those wh …

This is a closed group to protect the privacy of our members and their families, if you become a member we're sure you will appreciate that privacy. The organizers reserve the right to provide membership approval. The purpose of the Association is to advance the real estate investing goals of our members by providing them with information, networking opportunities, training services, local coaching and mentoring, and continuing education. Our members represent a diverse cross section of the rea …

This is the local chapter of the national Drinking Liberally organization. Come and meet other liberals and progressives like yourself, have a pint or a cup, and enjoy some conversation and camaraderie. The meetings are held every other Tuesday evening at a restaurant or bar in the Peoria area. See you there, and please always remember to drink responsibly!

Calling all radical homemakers! This is a group for folks in the Bloomington-Normal area who are either practicing or aspiring radical homemakers. The term "radical homemaker" was coined by Shannon Hayes, author of Radical Homemakers: Reclaiming Domesticity from a Consumer Culture, and it applies to anyone who is trying to reduce their consumption/consumerism and increase their domestic productivity and community engagement. This group is meant to connect people in the community who are interest …

This is a page for people of all pagan beliefs to gather and network. Wiccan, Druid, Asatru, etc. all are welcome. This is a local page for people who live in the Peoria Illinois area. We would eventually like to organize events to get Authors, Musicians and Teachers to come to our area.

You can’t give them back their health. But you can give them back their smile. That’s what the non-for-profit Dream Factory is all about. Helping critically and chronically ill children by replacing pain and suffering with laughter, smiles, love, and wishes and we need your help. These children have never had the carefree childhood dreams that other children take for granted. Most of their young lives have been spent in hospitals, undergoing treatment for their diseases. While other children …

The mission of Illinois Fathers, an Illinois Not for Profit Corporation, is to assist non-custodial parents in maintaining a meaningful and substantial relationship with their children and to educate the general public about the importance of such parent/child relationship. We will be posting events throughout Illinois that would be good venues to take children to. We will be encouraging all non-custodial parents to do all they can do to be a positive influence on their children's lives and the …

We are a liberty-loving group of Americans from the greater Tazewell County -Peoria, Illinois area.  9/12 Project was started in March of 2009 all over the country with the intention of providing a support for Conservatives and a way to come together and share ideas about how to return our nation to the principles and values that made us great. The name was derived from 9 essential principles and 12 spiritual values, as well as the date, 9/12/2001, a day that America was united in compassion and …