Articles filed under St. Charles Park District
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Fox Valley Special Recreation Association's joint programs empower people with special needs
May 11, 2021 12:49 PM - When the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to have no end in sight, the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association in Aurora knew people with special needs were experiencing isolation not only in their service area, but throughout the Chicago area. -
Longtime Baker Community Center board member, former blacksmith dies at 100
Apr 9, 2021 6:00 AM - Melvin Peterson of St. Charles, who grew up on a farm, owned Wasco Blacksmith for 40 years and served 72 years on the board of directors at the Baker Community Center, has died at age 100.
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Constable: Pandemic wilderness skills also valuable indoors
Mar 16, 2021 5:45 AM - The wilderness tools Ron Nosek teaches as the pandemic forces us outside can also be valuable skills indoors.
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Kane forest district moves to condemn old railroad land so it can link Great Western Trail
Feb 12, 2021 5:17 PM - Kane County Forest Preserve District commissioners took the rare step this week of authorizing condemnation proceedings against an 8-acre stretch of abandoned rail line owned by the Union Pacific Railroad. The move would come closer to closing a gap in the Great Western Trail between Dean Street in St. Charles and where it picks up again near the Fox River. -
St. Charles couple sets out to visit every local park
Feb 5, 2021 2:00 PM - Kathy and Bill Swedberg have set a goal of visiting every park and natural area in St. Charles. To date they've been to 33 locations. -
St. Charles' new sensory garden will be a place for everyone
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Ward appointed St. Charles Park District commissioner
Nov 30, 2020 3:47 PM - Longtime St. Charles resident Steven Ward was appointed to fill an empty commissioner seat on the St. Charles Park District Board. -
St. Charles Parks hosts Virtual Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge for all ages
Nov 23, 2020 5:07 PM - On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the St. Charles Park District partnered with the Daily Herald Media Group to host a Virtual Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge. -
St. Charles Park District restarting Holiday Lights Tour
Nov 18, 2020 6:24 PM - The St. Charles Park District is restarting its Holiday Lights Tour this year to help people celebrate safely as the number of COVID-19 cases increase. -
St. Charles volunteers thinking spring with Project Daffodil
Oct 17, 2020 6:01 PM - The overcast skies and blustery weather Saturday may not have conjured up images of flowery blooms, but the work of about 100 volunteers along the Fox River ensured gorgeous spring sights next year for visitors to Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles.
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