Jeff Long
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‘Shrek’ takes the stage at Fox Valley Park DistrictJan 07, 2014 12:01 pm - Life doesn’t always go as planned — even in fairy tales. But a few detours and reroutes can make for an adventurous trip — as in the case of a hulking, green ogre named ...
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‘Shrek the Musical’ coming to Fox Valley Park DistrictJan 06, 2014 12:44 pm - “Shrek the Musical,” Fox Valley Park District’s Winter Stage production, steps into the spotlight Jan. 10, 11 and 12 at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave....
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Polar Express rolling at Blackberry FarmNov 27, 2013 12:58 pm - The Polar Express train is welcoming all aboard during the first three weekends in December at Blackberry Farm in Aurora for its annual Yuletide celebration amid thousan...
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Fox Vally Park District wants to hear from residentsNov 13, 2013 10:26 am - As parents of teenagers can certainly attest, communication is a challenge. It’s supposed to be a two-way street but, in reality, talking with teens can be a dead-end de...
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Sneak peek at new Stuart Sports ComplexOct 16, 2013 1:56 pm - I’ve always wished I could fly. On clear, blue-sky days, I’d gladly trade places with an eagle, a hawk — even a soaring turkey vulture, despite its looks. But, in absenc...
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Bringing prairies back to the parks in Kane CountyOct 09, 2013 1:01 pm - Not long ago, before urban sprawl, before the industrial revolution and before the advent of agriculture, Illinois was a land of natural lushness. Vast vistas of tall g...
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Pumpkin Weekends: Festive fall in all its gloryOct 02, 2013 12:05 pm - Sweet as it is, the fall season is just too short. Dazzling autumn leaves and all their brilliant colors burst onto the scene suddenly, only to be whisked away on the ne...
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Fox Valley plans Paws in the Park celebrationOct 02, 2013 10:14 am - Fox Valley Park District will sponsor a free “Paws in the Park” festival from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Lincoln Park in Aurora. Dog owners are welcome to bring t...
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Pumpkin Weekends beginning at Blackberry FarmOct 02, 2013 10:04 am - Pumpkin Weekends begin Saturday at Blackberry Farm in Aurora as the Fox Valley Park District facility celebrates the fall season throughout October. Each weekend and on...
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Park district helps students make beautiful musicSep 11, 2013 1:00 pm - There are those who like to fancy themselves as singers and showcase their “skills” at various venues — in the shower, behind the steering wheel, or through a karaoke mi...