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Fall glory: Pumpkin Weekends, Paws in the Park

By Jeff Long
Sep 30, 2015 4:14 PM - October gets off to a festive start in the Fox Valley Park District, with Pumpkin Weekends beginning Saturday at Blackberry Farm and Paws in the Park on Sunday at Lincoln Park Dog Park.
Batavia man helps free heron tangled in fishing line

By Jeff Long
Sep 18, 2015 7:00 AM - A recent stroll along the Fox River turned into a rescue mission for Gregg Jonsson of Batavia, when he noticed a great blue heron that was tangled in fishing line.
You're in for some crazy fun at Fox Valley Amazing Race

By Jeff Long
Jul 30, 2015 1:00 AM - Participants are sought for the Fox Valley Amazing Race, the local adaptation of the famously frenetic TV show in which teams follow crooked clues and conquer bizarre challenges in pursuit of victory.
Register now for canoe and kayak race

By Jeff Long
May 15, 2015 1:18 PM - See the Fox River from a different viewpoint. On Sunday, June 7, the 54th Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race will welcome paddlers of all ages and abilities -- folks from all walks of life, taking part in this transcendent event and enjoying time together, on the water and off.
Blackberry Farm: Growing better with age

By Jeff Long
Apr 29, 2015 3:39 PM - Some people -- and some places -- never seem to age. Blackberry Farm, with its roots reaching back to the early 1800s, shines like a new-polished, nostalgic jewel. The Aurora landmark and its unique charm will go on display again Friday, May 1, when the barn gates swing open to the public for the 46th year.
Park district issues call for bluebird monitors

By Jeff Long
Mar 3, 2015 2:28 PM - With the valuable help of community volunteers, the Fox Valley Park District has instituted a Bluebird Boxes Monitoring Program to help facilitate the recovery of bluebird populations and increase their presence in our parks and public places.
Fitness Fun Fair: Energizing kids for a healthy future

By Jeff Long
Feb 4, 2015 3:50 PM - For the sake of kids' health, their well-being and their futures, incorporating fitness into their fun -- and vice versa -- makes for a winning game plan. That's what the Fitness Fun Fair for Kids aims to do.
Reasons (and places) to love snow, ice and cold

Jan 14, 2015 2:26 PM - Local TV news anchors are aghast, reporting on the recent cold snap as if it were a wild freak of nature that's descended upon us without warning. Pardon me, but … isn't this typical January weather? It's a time of snow, ice and cold that is best greeted with skis, sleds, snowshoes and skates. If it's going to be cold, that's how you make the best of it.
Fox Valley Park District brings Addams Family to life in musical

By Jeff Long
Jan 7, 2015 12:48 PM - "The Addams Family: A New Musical" hits the stage at the Fox Valley Park District's Prisco Center in Aurora this weekend, bringing plenty of music, laughter, and creepy fun.
Toys for Tots: We're all invited to play

By Jeff Long
Dec 10, 2014 1:05 PM - While some families enjoy overflow holiday celebrations and plentiful presents under the tree, the less fortunate raise a cup that's half-empty. So once again, the Fox Valley Park District is working as an active partner in local collection efforts to provide gifts for children as part of the national Toys for Tots program.

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