Jeff Long
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Fox Valley Park District holds 3rd annual Bug FestAug 20, 2012 11:36 am - Insects and the fascinating world of bugs take center stage at the third annual Bug Fest from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Lippold Park and Red Oak Nature Cent...
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Waubonsie Lake: A local treasure discovered anewJul 30, 2012 2:00 pm - As the saying goes, there's really nothing like being there. Such is the case with Waubonsie Lake Park. On behalf of the Fox Valley Park District, I'd done numerous pres...
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Keep busy in July, Park and Recreation MonthJun 28, 2012 3:37 pm - It wasn’t long ago when “Staycations” were all the rage; stay-at-home vacations that served as an affordable alternative to traveling during a time of high gas prices am...
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Connecting our communities via trailsJun 21, 2012 10:53 am - Outside the office window, the Fox River flows. Bicyclists, walkers, in-line skaters and runners shadow the shoreline, flashing in the water’s reflection as they happily...
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Aurora golf outing benefits kidsJun 07, 2012 10:44 am - In so many ways, sports are a microcosm of life. Competition in the athletic arena develops a drive to succeed. It compels us to be our best, and always strive to be bet...
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You can still register for Mid-Am Canoe & Kayak RaceMay 30, 2012 8:25 am - The Fox River has provided me a lifetime of recreation — four decades worth that started with boyhood fishing adventures and has evolved into bird-watching kayak trips t...
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Dig in for a flower power garden partyMay 10, 2012 10:00 am - Let's be honest here, guys. Flowers really do have a captivating effect - not just on your wife or girlfriend or daughter - but on you as well. A real man can appreciat...
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Running season starts with 5K Spring Gallop at Blackberry FarmMar 23, 2012 10:40 am - Once upon a time — when summer used to arrive in June, not March — this month of madness was one of mostly cold days as we slowly broke free from winter’s icy grip. Not ...
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New adventure play structure to be installed at Blackberry FarmMar 17, 2012 9:17 am - The future is about to arrive at historic Blackberry Farm in Aurora with construction of an innovative adventure play structure expected to be complete by September. The...
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A new children's theater is bornMar 09, 2012 1:00 pm - Remember the first time you saw a live performance? Be it a stage show, a short skit or a band concert, to watch it happen before your eyes was a thrilling experience. T...