Articles filed under Park Districts
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How animals can go from pets to pests when released in the wildAug 15, 2019 11:00 pm - A few years ago, I took a call at the nature center about a big snake in Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve. The caller was pretty rattled, and she wanted someone to “do s...
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Sign up for free Ghost Storytelling Workshop Aug. 24 in NapervilleAug 14, 2019 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Aug. 24, individuals interested in sharpening their storytelling skills are invited to a free workshop with Summer Place Theatre's experienced storyteller D...
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Riverwalk Café, Paddleboat Quarry and Millennium Carillon open through SeptemberAug 14, 2019 11:00 pm - There's still time to savor summer activities at the Riverwalk, including a paddleboat ride, patio refreshments at the Riverwalk Café or a climb to the top of the Millen...
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Golf outing raises money for Schaumburg Park FoundationAug 14, 2019 1:00 am - A perfect late summer's day greeted participants in the 12th annual Links Technology Cup charitable golf outing Wednesday at the Schaumburg Golf Club. Proceeds from the ...
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Wine-Down By the Creek Friday in Rolling MeadowsAug 14, 2019 1:00 am - Rolling Meadows' annual Wine-Down By the Creek is scheduled for Friday night at Kimball Hill Park. The event, from 6 to 11 p.m., is free to enter, with drinks priced at ...
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Popular Bug Fest returns to Red Oak Nature CenterAug 13, 2019 11:00 pm - It's about to get very buggy at Red Oak Nature Center - but no repellent is needed. The Fox Valley Park District is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Bug Fest - a popu...
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Back to School Campfire in Schaumburg Aug. 16Aug 13, 2019 1:00 am - The Spring Valley Nature Club will sponsor a Back to School Campfire from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg. P...
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Bring the family to 'Back to School Festival' Aug. 17 in GenevaAug 12, 2019 11:00 pm - The Geneva Park District invites the community to its "Back to School Festival" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road in Genev...
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Elk Grove's Ignite Dance Company wins national competitionAug 12, 2019 11:00 pm - In its inaugural year at the Elk Grove Park District, the Pavilion Dance Centre's Ignite Dance Company placed first overall during a spring Starbound Regional Competitio...
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Wheeling to host annual International Festival Aug. 18Aug 12, 2019 11:00 pm - Wheeling is a melting pot of different cultures, and the Wheeling Park District is getting ready to celebrate that diversity at the Wheeling International Festival. On ...