Articles filed under Park Districts
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Batavia Park District invites residents to complete community-wide surveyJan 10, 2023 10:00 pm - The Batavia Park District is conducting a community-wide needs assessment survey to better understand residents' opinions about its parks, facilities and programs. As p...
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Frosty Fest gives people chance to enjoy outdoors in winterJan 07, 2023 12:00 am - Fireside s'mores, ice-block stacking and a life-size snow globe were among the activities featured during Frosty Fest Saturday at Viking Park in Gurnee. The free event g...
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Golfers brave chilly weather for chili and fun on frozen greensJan 07, 2023 12:00 am - Golfers braved cold weather and frozen greens Saturday during the annual Chili Open at the Golf Center in Des Plaines. Frozen water hazards gave some errant shots a seco...
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Frosty Fest set for Saturday in GurneeJan 04, 2023 12:00 am - Frosty Fest will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. The free community event will feature horse-drawn carr...
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Balloon drop highlights Noon Year's celebration in PalatineDec 31, 2022 12:00 am - Kids shrieked with delight when more than 100 balloons floated down from a net during the Noon Year's celebration Saturday at Salt Creek Sports Center in Palatine. The e...
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Schaumburg's Spring Valley Nature Center debuts new logoDec 29, 2022 12:00 am - The Schaumburg Park District recently revealed a new logo for the Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm that emphasizes nature. Spring Valley's facilities include ...
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Play a golf round indoors at 'Mad Fore Plaid' mini golf tournamentDec 28, 2022 10:00 pm - Plaid and "putting greens" will pair up inside the Wheaton Public Library on Friday, Jan. 20, when the library teams up with the DuPage County Historical Museum to prese...
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Naperville Park District, KidsMatter hosting job fairDec 25, 2022 12:00 am - The Naperville Park District and KidsMatter are co-hosting a job fair in January for area businesses. The annual Community Job Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ja...
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'You'll see history come to life': Renovation of long-closed Carnegie Library in Waukegan beginsDec 19, 2022 4:00 am - The silhouettes of what once filled this long-empty children's library room remain, and with a little imagination, you can envision shelves of books and the mantel over ...
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Retiring Geneva parks director recalls joy of enhancing lives through recreationDec 18, 2022 5:00 am - Sheavoun Lambillotte: 'Not only was it a lot of fun, it was very rewarding and the number of lives you touch is immeasurable'