Articles filed under Park Districts
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Preschoolers celebrate Community Helpers WeekMay 10, 2010 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines Park District Creative Corners Preschool celebrated its annual Community Helpers Week May 3-6 with a visit from Des Plaines Police Officer Colin Johnson....
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Author Thomas Price explores early suburban lifeMay 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Join local author Thomas Price as he shares excerpts of his book, "Last Hand: A Suburban Memoir of Cards and the Cold War Era." The book tells the story of his Cold War ...
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Mundelein preschoolers enjoy bowling field tripMay 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Five-year-old Jill Kennicott held the large, heavy bowling ball awkwardly as she approached the lane hoping to knock down the ten wooden pins. She watched her ball slowl...
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Rail officials apologize for Polar Express gaffe with $2,500May 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Christmas season might be months away but the Glen Ellyn Park District received an unexpected gift last month. In an effort to make up for a gaffe that angered many res...
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Make a day of helping to spruce up Fox RiverMay 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Batavians for a Healthy River is recruiting volunteers for a Fox River Cleanup in Batavia from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 15. The group will meet at the parking lot...
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Moms spend their day living history at Blackberry FarmsMay 09, 2010 11:00 pm - On a beautiful spring day, families from across the region spent Mother's Day outdoors at Blackberry Farms in Aurora enjoying a little live music from a local musician. ...
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Kids invited to Batavia Touch-A-Truck eventMay 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Kids are invited to explore vehicles of all shapes and sizes at the Batavia Park District's annual Touch-A-Truck event on Friday, May 14. All ages can climb in, on and t...
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Tree planted in memory of Hanover Park parks employeeMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Friends of Joann Gwiasda gathered at Heritage Park in Hanover Park on Arbor Day, April 30 to honor her life with a memorial tree planting. Gwiasda, 65, a Hanover Park r...
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Fox Valley briefsMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Cary's Tootsie Pop Days: Today and Saturday members of the Cary Lions Club and local volunteers will be roaming the village giving away Tootsie Pops while accepti...
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Pooch, Pet & Pedal Parade set for Des Plaines May 15May 05, 2010 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines Special Events Commission is calling all kids, adults and pets to participate in the seventh annual Pooch, Pet and Pedal Parade being held Saturday, May ...