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  •  Children ages 3-9 and their parents are invited to participate in the Home Run ½ Mile Youth Run Sunday, June 2, in Schaumburg.

    Be first to cross home plate at Home Run 5K in Schaumburg May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
    Schaumburg Park District’s Home Run 5K will begin at 8 a.m. June 2 in the Schaumburg Baseball Stadium parking lot and end inside Schaumburg Baseball Stadium, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road. The chip-timed event for ages 6 and older will be held on a USATF certified 3.1 mile course. Multiple age divisions are available for the 5K race.

     
  •  Park board President Bob Schmidt, left, presents a plaque to the Schaumburg Bicycle Club.

    Schaumburg park board recognizes Schaumburg Bicycle Club May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Schaumburg Park District Board of Commissioners honored the Schaumburg Bicycle Club for being an outstanding partner of the district at the May 9 park board meeting at the Jerry Handlon Administration Building, 235 E. Beech Drive.

     
  • Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson and Schaumburg Park District Commissioner Bob Schmidt arrive safely at Larson's workplace of village hall after leading a bike ride from the Meineke Recreation Center to commemorate Bike to Work Week.

    Schaumburg mayor leads by example during Bike to Work Week May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
    Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson led by example Friday morning as he hosted a Bike to Work Week ride to his own workplace at the village's Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center. Larson and Schaumburg Park District Commissioner Bob Schmidt shared a tandem bicycle from the ride's starting point at the park district's Meineke Recreation Center on Weathersfield Way.

     
  • Volkening Lake is great for bird-watching, exercising or a picnic. Come out and enjoy the fresh air on National Kids to Parks Day Saturday, May 18.

    Discover Schaumburg parks on day for enjoying the outdoorsMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
    Schaumburg Park District will take part in National Kids to Parks Day on May 18. National Kids to Parks Day is a nationwide day of outdoor play organized by the National Park Trust. The event encourages children across the country to explore neighborhood parks.

     
  •  Dave Brooks, manager of Conservation Services for the Schaumburg Park District, with his award from the Chicago Audubon Society.

    Chicago Audubon Society honors Schaumburg conservationist May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    Dave Brooks, manager of Conservation Services for the Schaumburg Park District, was honored by the Chicago Audubon Society at a biennial environmental awards banquet Satuday, April 20. Brooks received the "Protector of the Environment Educator" award.

     
  • Fahrrad Tour von Schaumburg bike ride May 19 May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Schaumburg's annual Fahrrad Tour von Schaumburg bike ride will kick off at noon Sunday, May 19 from Blackwell Elementary School, 345 N. Walnut Lane in Schaumburg. The approximately seven-mile journey utilizes both on and off-street bike paths between Blackwell School and the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court.

     
  •  Schaumburg Park District will hold its annual Backyards for Nature Fair and Native Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Spring Valley Nature Center.

    Learn to transform your backyard at native plant sale May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
    Learn gardening tips and how to turn your backyard into an eco-friendly haven for birds, butterflies and wildlife at Schaumburg Park District's annual Backyards for Nature Fair and Native Plant Sale.

     
  •  Come out, bring the family and help celebrate Schaumburg’s German heritage Sunday, May 19, with a bide ride and picnic.

    Fahrrad Tour Von Schaumburg Bike Ride and Picnic May 19 Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Fahrrad Tour Von Schaumburg Bike Ride and Picnic will celebrate Schaumburg's German heritage from noon to 2:15 p.m., Sunday, May 19.

     
  • Submitted by Schaumburg Park District Schaumburg Park District will host Flying 4 Kids Sunday, May 5. Come out, bring a picnic, fly a kite and enjoy time in the outdoors.

    Go fly a kite May 5 at Schaumburg Park District Apr 24, 2013 12:00 AM
    Bock Neighborhood Center and Park, 1223 W. Sharon Lane, will host the annual Flying 4 Kids event, a statewide kite fly for all ages, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, May 5.

     
  •  Actors ages 16-25 can apply, through May 1, to participate in the 35th season of Schaumburg Park District’s Street Theatre. For information, visit parkfun.com.

    Audition for spot in this summer’s Street Theatre Apr 16, 2013 12:00 AM
    Applications are being accepted until May 1 at parkfun.com for the 35th season of Schaumburg Park District's Street Theatre, a paid summer traveling drama company for actors ages 16 to 25. Interested actors will be contacted for an audition time in April or May.

     
  •  Emma stands in the fenced area outside the barn after the March snowstorm.

    Spring Valley’s Heritage Farm welcomes cow, newborn calf Apr 10, 2013 12:00 AM
    Volkening Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, 201 S. Plum Grove Road, welcomed Jersey cow Emma, and her newborn this spring in Schaumburg.

     
  • Work will begin soon on the Elk Grove Park District's planned $7 million renovation/expansion of the Pavilion Aquatic Center.

    Elk Grove swimmers will be going elsewhere this summer Apr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Elk Grove Park District will begin a nearly $7 million renovation/expansion of the Pavilion Aquatic Center after Sunday, that will result in a six-lane, 25-yard outdoor lap pool, a warm water exercise pool, an eight-lane, 25-yard indoor lap pool with diving area, new locker rooms, updated showers in the fitness center, and a new entrance to the aquatic area.

     
  • Multicultural fair in Schaumburg April 13 Apr 3, 2013 12:00 AM
    Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 and the Schaumburg Park District will present a multicultural fair from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road in Schaumburg. The event's theme is A Garden of Diversity — Celebrating Our Community's Cultures.

     
  •  Schaumburg Community Garden Club’s Jan Doud presents a check to Park Board President Bob Schmidt and Dave Brooks, manager of conservation services.

    Spring Valley Nature Center benefits from generous Garden Club donation Apr 1, 2013 12:00 AM
    14.46- with one photo-page 2 The Schaumburg Community Garden Club donated $4,150 to Spring Valley Nature Center and Heritage Farm, Schaumburg Park District's 135-acre living nature museum, at the March 14 Park Board meeting. Garden Club President Jan Doud presented a check to Park Board President Bob Schmidt and Dave Brooks, manager of conservation services for the district.

     
  • Schaumburg Idol applications now available Mar 27, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Schaumburg Park District is now accepting applications for this year's "Schaumburg Idol" singing competition. This summer, 12 contestants will be chosen to compete for eight spots, which will then be narrowed down to four, then two and eventually one Schaumburg Idol.

     
  •  Pool egg hunts, entertainment, games and prizes will all be a part of Schaumburg Park District’s Underwater EGGstravaganza on Thursday, March 28. Visit parkfun.com to register.

    Schaumburg parks hosts Underwater EGGstravaganza Mar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
    5.89- with one photo-page 3 Schaumburg Park District's The Water Works, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, will host the Underwater EGGstravaganza from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28. The unique event features pool egg hunts, entertainment, games and prizes. There will be scheduled egg hunts per age group throughout the evening. Egg hunts will be in the play pool and parents will be able to assist small children.

     
  • Sugar Bush Fair in Schaumburg March 16-17 Mar 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Schaumburg Park District's Sugar Bush Fair at Spring Valley this weekend will allow attendees to learn how maple sugar is made as well as to enjoy its use in a breakfast provided by Whole Foods Market. The 29th annual event will run from 9 a.m. to noon on both Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 at Spring Valley, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg.

     
  •  Through Friday, March 29, children can learn how maple trees are tapped and how sap collected is used to make maple syrup and sugar at Spring Valley Nature Center’s maple sugaring programs for youth groups.

    Maple sugaring programs for youth groups available at Spring Valley Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
    Schaumburg Park District offers programs for schools, scouts and other organized youth groups on the seasonal tradition of maple sugaring until March 29, at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road.

     
  •  Contestants from last year’s Schaumburg Idol competition. If you would like to participate in this year’s competition visit www.parkfun.com for information.

    2013 Schaumburg Idol applications now available Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
    Can you out sing the contestants on American Idol, The Voice or The X-Factor? Make Schaumburg Park District's Schaumburg Idol your first step to singing stardom. The district is now accepting applications for this year's competition.

     
  •  Visitors of all ages can see how maple syrup is collected and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast March 16 and 17, at the 29th annual Sugar Bush Fair. For information, visit parkfun.com.

    Enjoy pancake breakfast at Spring Valley’s Sugar Bush Fair Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Sugar Bush Fair at Spring Valley will host an outdoor breakfast that includes pancakes with maple syrup, sausage, juice and coffee that is donated by an organic grocer. The maple sugar centric event will feature demonstrations of syrup making and sap collecting methods.

     
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