Diamond Giveaway
2025-07-09 08:00 - 2025-09-13 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Heritage Square, 4450 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL, 61616, United States
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💎 Who’s ready to win a diamond for that special someone? 💎Now’s your chance!
🎟️ Just $10 per raffle ticket gives you a shot at winning a stunning one-of-a-kind necklace handcrafted by Bremer’s Jewelry, generously sponsored by Tazewell Bingo Center.
✨ Prizes:🥇 1st Place – Custom Diamond Necklace🥈 2nd Place – $100 Cash🥉 3rd Place – $50 Cash
📬 Tickets will be mailed to you.Don’t miss out — this is a rare opportunity to win something truly special while supporting a great cause!
👉 https://givebutter.com/diamondnecklaceraffle to purchase your tickets today!

Sunday Funday - Paint Your Pet - Peoria Heights Pour Bros Courtyard
2025-08-03 13:00 - 15:00
SUNDAY FUNDAY WITH SLOW HAND & POUR BROS! Join us for a one-of-a-kind Paint Your Pet experience — where creativity meets cocktails & food!
Sunday, August 3rd 1 PM – 3 PM Hosted by Slow Hand & Pour Bros Outdoors, weather permitting!
Whether you’re a budding artist or just love your furry friend, this event is all about fun, color, and pet love. Our talented instructors will guide you step-by-step to create a custom masterpiece of your pet!
Makes a great gift or a perfect afternoon out with friends. No experience neededSpots are limited, so don’t wait! https://givebutter.com/paintyourpet
#PaintYourPet #SundayFunday #PourBros #SlowHandArt #PetLovers #CreativeFun #FreedomPaws

Skee Ball Tournament
2025-08-16 08:00 - 2025-09-13 17:00
🎯🎳 Skee-Ball Tournament! 🎳🎯
📍 Play at Pour Bros Craft Taproom – Peoria Heights👥 2-Person Teams📧 Send your top score for each player to: twizz.fp@gmail.com🗓 Scores can be submitted anytime between NOW and September 13
‼️ MUST REGISTER WITH QR CODE to participate ‼️
Register: https://givebutter.com/skeeball
Grab a friend, rack up those points, and join the fun! 🍻

Armed Forces Celebration Day
2025-09-13 17:00 - 23:00
Join us for a spectacular Armed Forces Day celebration as we come together to honor our American heroes! Date: September 13th Time: 5 – 11 p.m. Location: Heritage Square, Peoria HeightsWe have an incredible lineup of events and activities planned to show our appreciation for the brave men and women who have served our country. Plus, all proceeds from this event will go to support a fantastic cause. Raffles and Silent Auction 50/50 Drawing Food & Drinks Beer Stein Holding Competition Live Music and More! Meet Our Service Dogs: Come and meet the incredible service dogs from Freedom Paws! These devoted companions play a vital role in the lives of veterans, providing them with the support they need.This event is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together, have a great time, and support a cause that means so much to us all. Let’s show our gratitude to the heroes who have served our nation and help those in need through Freedom Paws Service Dogs

Beer Stein Holding Showdown - Just for Fun!
2025-09-13 18:30 - 19:00
🍺💪 Think you’ve got the strongest grip in town?Join us for a Beer Stein Holding Showdown — just for fun!
📅 Friday, September 13⏰ 6:30 PM📍 Pour Bros, Peoria Heights
💲 $20 registration includes your beer 🍺 + stein 🍻
Come out for a night of fun, friends, and friendly competition!

Bake Sale At Tractor Supply
2025-11-01 10:00 - 14:00

Ruckin' Around The Christmas Tree
2025-11-29 15:00 - 20:00
Ruckin’ Around the Christmas Tree! Join Freedom Paws Service Dogs and The Resilience Project for a rockin’ good time!Grab those ugly Christmas sweaters and your silkies, and get ready for some holiday fun — all for a great cause!
Date: Saturday, November 29th Time: 3 PM – 8 PM Final Stop: Oliver’s (Lower Level Party Room) Cost: $20 — proceeds go to TRP & FPSD
Let’s work off that Thanksgiving feast! Join us for a Pub Crawl Hike with Freedom Paws Service Dogs and The Resilience Project! Tag your friends and let’s go!

Wrapping for a cause
2025-12-01 10:00 - 2025-12-12 17:00
Do you hate wrapping presents or just don’t have the time? Let Freedom Paws Service Dogs do it for you! We’ll handle the wrapping so you can relax and enjoy the holidays.
Stay tuned for dates, times, and locations — all proceeds help support our Veterans and First Responders!

Pajamas and Pancakes with Santa
2025-12-06 09:00 - 11:00
🎄🐾 Pajamas & Pancakes Benefiting Freedom Paws Service Dogs! 🐾🎄
📅 Date: December 6
🕘 Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
📍 Location: Shore Acres Clubhouse – 100 Park Blvd. Chillicothe, IL
Join us for a fun-filled holiday morning that supports Freedom Paws Service Dogs! Come dressed in your matching Christmas PJs and enjoy:
🥞 Pancake Breakfast
🎅 Photos with Santa (perfect for family PJ pictures!)
🎁 Each child receives one free gift from Santa
🍪 Cookie decorating station
📬 Write letters to Santa
🦌 Make reindeer food to take home
Admission:
$10 Adults
$5 Ages 3–12
2 & Under FREE!
Tickets: https://givebutter.com/pjsandpancakes
All proceeds help Freedom Paws Service Dogs continue our mission of providing Service Dogs to Veterans and First Responders at no cost. ❤️🐕‍🦺
Come hungry, come festive, and come ready to make holiday memories for a great cause!

🎨🐾 Paint Your Pet Fundraiser 🐾🎨
2026-01-14 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for a fun and creative night in support of Freedom Paws Service Dogs! Tuesday, March 24th Oliver’s in the Heights – 1231 E Samuel Ave. 6:30 p.m.
Paint your beloved pet, enjoy a great evening out, and help support service dogs for Veterans and First Responders. No painting experience needed—just come ready to have fun for a great cause!
Food & drinks will be available for purchase—order pizza and your favorite beverages while you paint!
Sign up here: https://givebutter.com/lctb5Z
Seats are limited, so be sure to reserve yours soon.We can’t wait to see you there!

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Freedom Paws Service Dogs
2026-01-29 08:00 - 17:00
🍝 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser – Grounds for Freedom 🐾
Join us for a delicious night out while supporting a cause close to our hearts! Freedom Paws Service Dogs Foundation is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to raise funds for our Grounds for Freedom—the future home of our new training facility.
📍 VFW Post 2602Peoria Heights, Illinois📅 March 14th⏰ 4:00 – 7:00 PM💲 $10 per plate🥡 Take-outs available!
Every plate served helps bring us one step closer to building a permanent home where service dogs will be trained to support Veterans and First Responders at no cost to them. 🐕‍🦺❤️
Come hungry, dine in or take it to go, bring your friends and family, and help us build something truly life-changing.
👉 Please like, share, and help us spread the word!

👑🐾 Princes, Princesses & Paws 🐾👑
2026-02-01 13:00 - 15:00
You’re royally invited to a magical day of fun in support of Freedom Paws Service Dogs!
What’s Included: Lunch Games Crafts Service dog meet & greets…and so much more!
Dress like royalty! Princes, princesses, crowns, capes, and all things royal are encouraged.
Important: For safety and training purposes, service dogs only are permitted at this event.
Bring the whole royal court for a fun-filled day while supporting our Veterans and First Responders through the life-changing work of service dogs
RSVP & share to spread the magic!
Tickets: https://givebutter.com/princeandprincessparty

Spaghetti Dinner
2026-03-14 16:00 - 19:00

Paint Your Pet
2026-03-24 18:30 - 21:30
Paint Your Pet Fundraiser
Join us for a fun and creative night in support of Freedom Paws Service Dogs! Tuesday, March 24th Oliver’s in the Heights – 1231 E Samuel Ave. 6:30 p.m.
Paint your beloved pet, enjoy a great evening out, and help support service dogs for Veterans and First Responders. No painting experience needed—just come ready to have fun for a great cause!
Food & drinks will be available for purchase—order pizza and your favorite beverages while you paint!
Sign up here: https://givebutter.com/lctb5Z
Seats are limited, so be sure to reserve yours soon.We can’t wait to see you there!

Easter Egg Hunt Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
2026-03-29 09:00 - 23:00
🥞🐰 Pancake & Sausage Breakfast + Easter Fun! 🐣🍳
Join us for a fun-filled morning the whole family will enjoy—while supporting an incredible cause! 💙All money raised will help Veterans and First Responders with PTSD receive a professionally trained Service Dog.
🕗 Pancake & Sausage Breakfast: 9:00–11:00 AM📸 Pictures with the Easter Bunny: 10:00–11:00 AM🥚 Easter Egg Hunt: Starts at 11:00 AM
Cost:• $10 Adults• $5 Kids (ages 3–12)• 2 & under FREE
🚫 NO PETS — SERVICE DOGS ONLY! 🚫(For the safety of our working dogs and those we serve.)
Come hungry, bring the kids, and help us make a life-changing impact—one service dog at a time. 🐕‍🦺❤️Please like, share, and invite your friends!

Karaoke Night at Heather's Wine Nook
2026-04-18 19:00 - 22:30
Get ready to sing your heart out and win BIG!
Join us for Karaoke Night filled with music, laughter, and amazing chances to win with our raffles and 50/50 drawing! Date: APRIL 18, 2026 Location: HEATHERS WINE NOOK Time: 7:00 – 11:00 PM
Come for the tunes, stay for the prizes! Whether you’re a rockstar or a shower singer, everyone is welcome. Bring your friends, support a great cause, and take home some winnings!

Ruck 22 - John Pettit Memorial Walk in Elmwood, IL
2026-05-23 07:30 - 17:00
Registration is now open for the Ruck 22 – John Pettit Memorial Walk in Elmwood, Illinois.
This walk honors John Pettit and brings awareness to veteran suicide while supporting those who have served.
Participants may choose from three distances:• 2.2 miles• 10K (6.2 miles)• 22 miles
Ruck sacks are optional. All participants receive event recognition items based on distance.
Event Location:Central Park – Elmwood, Illinois110 E Main St, Elmwood, IL
Event Date:Saturday, May 23, 2026Start Time: 7:30 AM
Join us. Walk in honor. Walk with purpose.

REGISTRATION:
https://www.vfw4724.org/participate

SPONSORSHIP:
https://www.vfw4724.org/sponsorship

CVMA 24-7 - 5th Annual Ride: Ride for the Fallen
2026-06-13 10:00 - 17:00
Event by CVMA IL 24-7

OZ’Z Bar & Grill

Public · Anyone on or off Facebook

5th Annual Fundraiser Ride: Ride for the Fallen
Sign up:10am- Noon
CVMA IL 24-7 proudly invites you to our 5th Annual Ride.
A tribute to the brothers and sisters we’ve lost and all veterans who have sacrificed for our freedom.
This ride isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a moment of remembrance, unity, and purpose. Every dollar raised goes toward supporting veterans in central Illinois, providing vital assistance to those who stood for us and with us!
God Bless you and God Bless America!
Help us honor the fallen by continuing to support the living. Stand with us. Ride with us.

Freedom "Fore" A Cause
2026-06-15 13:00 - 17:00
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!!!Call / Text 309-208-3639 for questionsTeam Sponsorship Includes 4some, 18 holes with carts, grab bags, water, and dinnerDon’t have a team no worries sign up as an individual and we will put you with a teamRegistration 11:30 – 12:45Shotgun – 1:00 p.m.Dinner at 5:00 p.m., 50/50 drawing, Raffles and Silent Auction

Paint Your Pet Night at Oliver's in The Heights
2026-08-11 18:30 - 21:30
Join us on August 11th for another fun-filled evening where you’ll turn your furry friend into a masterpiece!
Hosted by Megan Couri Located at Oliver’s in The Heights (food & drinks available!) All skill levels welcome Step-by-step guidance A night full of fun, friends, and creativity
Spots will go fast—reserve yours today! https://givebutter.com/paint-your-pet
Don’t miss out on this amazing night supporting Freedom Paws while creating something you’ll treasure forever

Ride For Life - Washburn American Legion Riders
2026-08-22
All vehicles welcome! $20 Rider / $10 passenger includes pulled pork dinner
Location Washburn American Legion
Sign In 9 – 11 a.m.
KSU 11:00 a.m.
Dinner and Auction starts at 5:00 p.m. Live Auction starts at 6:00 p.m.
Raffles drawn after live auction.

Armed Forces Celebration Day
2026-09-12 17:00 - 22:00
Join us for a spectacular Armed Forces Day celebration as we come together to honor our American heroes! Date: September 12th Time: 5 – 11 p.m. Location: Heritage Square, Peoria HeightsWe have an incredible lineup of events and activities planned to show our appreciation for the brave men and women who have served our country. Plus, all proceeds from this event will go to support a fantastic cause. Raffles and Silent Auction 50/50 Drawing Food & Drinks Beer Stein Holding Competition Live Music and More! Meet Our Service Dogs: Come and meet the incredible service dogs from Freedom Paws! These devoted companions play a vital role in the lives of veterans, providing them with the support they need.This event is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together, have a great time, and support a cause that means so much to us all. Let’s show our gratitude to the heroes who have served our nation and help those in need through Freedom Paws Service Dogs
