Articles filed under Des Plaines Park District
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Kids celebrate noon New Year’s Eve in Des PlainesJan 07, 2014 8:12 am - About 40 children joined their parents to ring in the new year at the first Preschool New Year’s Eve Party at Prairie Lakes Community Center on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The cel...
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Historical marker unveiled in Des Plaines’ Central ParkDec 19, 2013 11:48 am - In 1842, Stephen Thacker purchased 160 acres, including what is now Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines, through the U.S. Land Office. The original Maine Tow...
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Artistry in Motion celebrates 10 spectacular yearsDec 12, 2013 8:47 am - Artistry in Motion celebrates its 10th year in Winter Spectacular
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Celebrate the season at Winter Wonderland in Des PlainesNov 27, 2013 11:22 am - Winter Wonderland, a two-day, free family festival, will be Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Frisbie Senior Center in Des Plaines. The fest runs from 10 a.m....
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Old house sacrificed for fire department trainingNov 18, 2013 11:04 am - The Des Plaines Fire Department has completed its fire training and safety exercises at the vacant house at 1946 White St., on the Arndt Park property owned by the Des P...
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See artwork by veterans on Des Plaines History Center tripNov 15, 2013 11:00 am - The Des Plaines History Center invites people to join a trip to the National Veterans Art Museum Saturday, Nov. 23, to learn more about soldiers’ experiences through vie...
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Des Plaines Park District prints fewer program guidesNov 14, 2013 9:47 am - The Des Plaines Park District is reducing the number of Spectrum program guides printed each season as part of its green initiative. Approximately 24,000 books have been...
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Moms,sons take dominoes challenge on date nightNov 08, 2013 3:13 pm - Nineteen mothers and sons enjoyed a date night out at the first Dominoes and Pizza Event on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Leisure Center. The mom and son duos began their e...
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Des Plaines homes to get some flood reliefOct 29, 2013 5:32 pm - About a dozen Des Plaines homeowners whose properties are prone to flooding should get some relief, city officials say, after a new storm sewer is installed on their blo...
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Des Plaines Park District offers cooking classesOct 24, 2013 10:23 am - The Des Plaines Park District hosted the first of four Fall Cooking Classes with Chef Ed Thursday, Oct. 3. Chef Ed prepared a four-course Italian gourmet meal, includin...