Pekin Hospital League to Host Holiday Gift Show

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The Pekin Hospital League will host its annual Holiday Splendor Gift Show on November 7th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby of Pekin Hospital, 600 South 13th Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Pekin Hospital Foundation.
The Holiday Gift Show features handmade items, floral arrangements, jewelry, toys, baby items, cinda b purses, and more. A variety of baked goods, candies, and specialty food items will be available during the event.
The Pekin Hospital League will also sell raffle tickets to help raise funds for the Pekin Hospital Foundation. Tickets will be available during the Holiday Gift Show, or they can be purchased from the Hospital Gift Shop and the Nearly Nu Shop, 1017 Derby Street. Raffle items include a 14k gold necklace, an overnight stay at the Par-A-Dice Hotel in East Peoria, a handmade quilt, gift baskets, gift certificates, and a decorated vintage bicycle.

Established in 1958, the Pekin Hospital League is comprised of more than 200 area volunteers. Since its inception, the League has raised approximately $5 million for the Pekin Hospital Foundation. For more information call 309-353-0983 or visit pekinhospital.org/foundation. 

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