When contemplating holiday charitable gift contributions, the St. Charles Park District reminds generous donors that the STC Underground teen center is always a worthy cause. Located on the lower level of the Baker Community Center, STC Underground has been providing area middle and high school students with a safe, fun, drug- and alcohol-free, fully supervised […]
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The good news about the holidays is that people get to do more – more parties, more baking, more shopping, more decorating. The bad news about the holidays is that all this decking the halls can also mean people pack on the pounds. Fortunately, four fun fitness programs offered at the St. Charles Park District […]
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New and improved! Most people, when they read that line in an advertisement or hear it on TV, become a little skeptical. Really, they think, what’s so new? Where’s the improvement? That’s definitely not the reaction when members and guests enter the newly-renovated Norris Recreation Center. In this case, the signs of exciting changes are […]
Read MoreDon’t Hibernate! Stay Active with AAC Programs When the weather turns colder, it’s easy to give in to the inclination not to venture out of one’s cave – or home, as the case may be. But with a full roster of exciting new and popular returning winter programs and events, the Adult Activity Center at […]
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The holidays! That time from Thanksgiving to New Year’s is a hectic mash of shopping and decorating, wrapping and baking. With all that’s going on, families need to make sure they take time out and have fun during this busy season. Kids of all ages – from toddlers to teens, moms and dads – will […]
Read MoreThe beauty and bounty of plants is essential to the mission of Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. The grounds are a vibrant canvas of native grasses and forbs, also known as wildflowers. Meanwhile, dozens of local green-thumb gardeners plant plots of tomatoes, beans and squash every summer for their own use as well as to share […]
Read MoreIt’s a bit ironic that the game we now know as tennis actually is believed to have originated in the monastic cloisters of 12th century France, given that tennis is one of the most social games on the planet. “You can’t play tennis by yourself,” agreed Andrea Masoncup, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation at the John […]
Read MoreAsk almost any teenager what’s the one thing they want to do during their summer or holiday break from school and the answer may surprise you. Most teens of employable age want just that – a chance to work. They crave the independence a job offers and, let’s face it, can always find a use […]
Read MoreThe Conservation Foundation has designated Pottawatomie Golf Course as a” Conservation@ Work” site for its adherence to environmentally responsible landscape design and maintenance principles. The award was presented to Denise Gillett-Parchert, Golf Course Superintendent, by Trish Beckjord, Program Manager for the Foundation’s Fox River Initiative. “Denise and her staff are doing great work here at […]
Read MoreHoliday breaks from school bring happiness to students, but they can mean headaches for working parents. As much as mom and dad might like to take a break from work and hang out with the kiddos, duty calls. So what to do to make sure their school-age children are active and entertained when they can’t […]
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