Articles filed under Batavia Park District

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  Last week’s storm may delay opening of Quarry Beach in Batavia Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
  Last week's flooding may delay the opening of Harold Hall Quarry Beach in Batavia, reports the Batavia Park District. Excess water shifted sand, making the bottom uneven in depth.
  

   

• Patrick Callahan: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Patrick Callahan, running for Batavia Park Board (6-year Terms)
  

   

• Tara Gray: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Tara Gray, running for Batavia Park Board (6-year Terms)
  

   
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  Batavia Riverwalk repairs need volunteers, money Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
  Volunteers and money are being sought to fix the boardwalk on Batavia's Riverwalk, in a campaign reminiscent of that which brought the Riverwalk to fruition in the 1990s.
  

   
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  Skateboarders wow Batavia crowd at annual contest Sep 29, 2012 12:00 AM
  Many tried, but few were able to land the coveted hard-flip-down-the-half-pipe trick during the Third Annual Batavia Teen Center Skateboard Competition at Blackard Skate-n-Bike Park. Almost 30 competitors from across the area showed off their best tricks Saturday.
  

   
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  Batavia Park District goes in-house for new director Aug 31, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Batavia Park District has promoted its marketing director, Allison Niemela, to executive director. Niemela has been filling in as interim executive director since February.
  

   
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  Contests galore at Batavia’s Windmill City Festival Jul 12, 2012 12:00 AM
  If you have a competitive spirit, Batavia's Windmill City Festival along the Riverwalk is the place to be this weekend. The three-day festival features several contests, and visitors of all ages can join in the fun — even your furry friends. Saturday will feature the pet parade at 10 a.m. with prizes for Best Trick, Fastest Wagging Tail, Most Spots, Longest Ears, Most Unusual Pet, Best Costume, Highest Jump and Best Kisser.
  

   
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  Sex offender charged with illegally visiting Quarry Beach Jul 6, 2012 12:00 AM
  A Warrenville man was arrested at Harold Hall Quarry Beach Thursday, accused of being there illegally because he is a sexual predator.
  

   

• Senior expo offered in Batavia Jun 3, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Batavia Park District and the Batavia Senior Citizens Club will present the fourth annual "Super Savvy Senior Expo" June 6.
  

   
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  Repaired Quarry Beach ready to welcome crowds FridayMay 28, 2012 12:00 AM
  A less leaky, hopefully warmer Quarry Beach awaits swimmers when the Batavia Park District opens it up for the season Friday. "We're ready to roll," said planning and development director Jim Eby.
  

   

• Batavia parks to offer kindergarten enrichment Feb 16, 2012 12:00 AM
  Beginning in fall 2012, parents will have the opportunity to enroll their child in a Kindergarten Enrichment Program through an intergovernmental agreement between the Batavia School District and the Batavia Park District.
  

   

• Lincoln Dinner Theater explores Mary Todd’s perspective Feb 15, 2012 12:00 AM
  It’s December 1863. The Civil War rages on without an end in sight. At the White House, Mrs. Lincoln and her younger half-sister, Emilie, discuss their lives leading up to the war, reminisce about happier times, and the tragedies in their family -- all part of the Batavia Depot Museum's presentation of the 10th annual Lincoln Dinner Theater at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Lincoln Inn Banquet Facility, 1345 S. Batavia Ave.
  

   
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  Marketing director named interim director of Batavia parks Jan 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Batavia Park District's marketing and public relations director, Alison Niemela, was named interim director this week. She will lead the district for at least several months, as the park district board intends to evaluate its operations and community needs before looking for a new executive director.
  

   
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  Niemela Named Batavia Park District's Interim DirectorJan 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Batavia Park District Board of Commissioners appointed Allison Niemela as its Interim Director at the January 17 public park board meeting.
  

   
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  Clark leaving to take Palatine job Jan 12, 2012 12:00 AM
  Batavia Park District Executive Director Mike Clark is leaving to become director of the Palatine Park District.
  

   

• Donate your used prom dress Jan 9, 2012 12:00 AM
  That prom or bridesmaid dress you only wore once -- and hangs in your closet, gathering dust -- can be the ticket to a magical night for an underprivileged girl. Through the help of generous donors, Cindrella's Closet and Prom-O-Rama offer opportunities for low-income Fox Valley girls to go to the prom in style.
  

   

• Batavia parks asks residents to take survey Dec 27, 2011 12:00 AM
  Residents are invited to take a few minutes to complete the Batavia Park District survey and return it by Saturday, Dec. 31. It will assist in developing the next phase of the comprehensive strategic plan.
  

   
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  Polar Express offers family lasting memories Dec 25, 2011 12:00 AM
  With a bright smile and lots of energy to spare, Noah Lamacki appears to be a normal 2-year-old boy. To look at Noah, you would never guess he was battling a terrible disease.
  

   

• Batavia parks survey wants your opinion about what to do next Dec 8, 2011 12:00 AM
  The Batavia Park District is asking residents to take a community engagement survey to determine what programs they want and what should be done with district facilities.
  

   

• Batavia Park District invites residents to complete community engagement surveyDec 7, 2011 12:00 AM
  Batavia residents are invited to complete a survey to assist in developing the next phase of the Park District's comprehensive strategic plan.