Don’t just let your pumpkins rot on your front porch after Halloween. Smash them and bash them, and roll them down a big hill during the third annual Pumpkin Bowl. Held from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 2 at Pottawatomie Park, the event raises funds for the STC Underground Teen Center. The fee is $5 per pumpkin. […]
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Variety of lessons, programs and competitions available for all levels From beginner lessons to competitive play, Norris Recreation Center has a tennis program suitable for every member of the family. For younger players, there are a variety of options to choose from depending on age and level. Ages 4-8 start with the fundamentals of the […]
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Something is lurking in the woods. Are you brave enough to find out who – or what – is there? During Gone Squatchin’ Oct. 19 at Hickory Knolls you’ll have the chance to test your investigative skills to track down – or catch a glimpse — of Bigfoot. The event promises to be family-friendly. Guided […]
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If you’re looking to improve your overall athletic ability, sports game or general health, Kale Training is the place to be. Whether you’re hoping to improve speed, agility, flexibility, strength, power or all of the above, Kale Training owner Kale Hoyt can help you meet your sports performance goals. Hoyt, a certified strength and conditioning […]
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Special volunteer workdays make a difference in park district natural areas The St. Charles Park District is calling all volunteers to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty to help restore and maintain the natural areas that are dependent on hands large and small. While you can lend a hand any Saturday throughout […]
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Not everyone enjoys heart-pumping scares and blood-chilling screams of traditional Halloween activities. Many residents seek fun, exciting ways to celebrate the season without the spooks and haunts to give you nightmares. For this reason, residents can count on the St. Charles Park District to provide thrilling, yet non-scary events, safe for the whole family to […]
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No school doesn’t mean no fun for children with working parents as the St. Charles Park District offers field trips on Columbus Day and over Thanksgiving break. These “no school” field trips are for children ages 5-12 to provide an alternative activity outside Pottawatomie Community Center, where care is offered for those enrolled in Baker […]
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Park District rentals accommodate all sizes, styles and occasions The date’s set, the guest list is written and your Pinterest board is exploding with party theme ideas. Now it’s time to find a venue for your upcoming event. Whether it’s a milestone birthday or anniversary, memorial, fundraiser or wedding, the St. Charles Park District has […]
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Nature play area provides endless unstructured fun On one side of the Hickory Knolls Hideout, 2-year-old Michael Elia is venturing across a long tree trunk laying on the ground, carefully putting one foot in front of the other until he makes it to the end. He jumps down and exclaims, “I did it!” to his […]
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ComEd and Openlands awarded the St. Charles Park District a $6,450 environmental grant through the annual ComEd Green Region Program to fund a restoration project at Otter Creek Bend Wetland Park. Located along Crane Road, between Bolcum Road and Silver Glen Road, this 71.9-acre park features a model, restored wetland with interpretive signage, gravel walking […]
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