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Celebrate the solstice with wine benefit for Schaumburg Park Dist. Foundation Jun 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Wineries, breweries and food vendors will once again fill Spring Valley Nature Center Saturday, June 22 in honor of the summer solstice. The Schaumburg Park Foundation’s Solstice Hop and Vine Fest will be held from 6-9 p.m., and “the evening features the area’s finest wines and brews on the prairie and supports the Schaumburg Park Foundation,” said Foundation Executive Vice President Pat Casler.
Schaumburg Parks recognizes Schaumburg Park Foundation Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Park District Board of Commissioners honored the Schaumburg Park Foundation for being an outstanding partner of the district at the Thursday, June 13, park board meeting at the Jerry Handlon Administration Building, 235 E. Beech Drive.
Schaumburg Sister Cities Commission donates traditional apparel to Heritage Farm Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Sister Cities Commission donated traditional Schaumburg, Germany, apparel to Volkening Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, 201 S. Plum Grove Road. Jürgen Watermann, president of Schaumburger Deutsch-Amerikanische Gesellschaft (SDAG), the visiting German Sister Cities organization, presented the items to Schaumburg Park District staff during a visit to the Farm.
Schaumburg Boomers to honor real-life superheroes Jun 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Is there a superhero in your life who deserves recognition? Nominate a special person in your life for the Schaumburg Boomers My Superhero Contest, with winners recognized on Superhero Night Friday, June 21 at the game against the Lake Erie Crushers at Boomers Stadium, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road in Schaumburg.
Cast a line with dad at Schaumburg’s Father’s Day Weekend Fishing Derby Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Fish, food and fun are promised at the Schaumburg Park District’s annual Father’s Day Weekend Fishing Derby from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. aturday, June 15, at Volkening Lake, 900 W. Schaumburg Road. Fishers are divided into age groups of 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17 and a father’s group. Prizes will be awarded for shortest fish, longest fish, most fish caught and most unique catch in each age group.
Schaumburg Park District ParkFun for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch now available on the App Store Jun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Schaumburg Park District’s new ParkFun app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch is now available on the App Store. This free application, designed and developed by Links Technology Solutions Inc., gives users timely information about park locations, field conditions, facilities and fitness opportunities. Links’ work is part of a long-term partnership with the district.
Celebrate Father’s Day at The Water WorksMay 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Give dad a few splashes this Father’s Day! The Water Works, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, will celebrate dad’s special day from noon to 5 p.m., June 16. Dads will swim free at Schaumburg Park District’s indoor water park with a paid admission.
Schaumburg Park District Board announces officers May 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Park District Board of Commissioners announced its 2013-2014 officers, and swore in two members for new terms at its regular board meeting on May 9.
Solstice Hop and Vine Fest uncorks June 22 in Schaumburg May 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Wineries, breweries and food vendors will once again fill Spring Valley in honor of the summer solstice. Schaumburg Park Foundation's Solstice Hop and Vine Fest will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.