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Hawthorn Middle School Norths physical education teachers are excited to introduce a new biking unit made possible with the assistance of the Vernon Hills Police Department and M&M Cyclery in Mundelein.

Volunteers from the Batavia Parks Foundation and Encore Batavia are co-hosting a pop-up scavenger hunt and information-gathering event on Sunday, April 18, to gain neighborhood insight into the development of intergenerational playgrounds at two Batavia parks.

North Suburban YMCA to host "Healthy Kids Day" 5K Run/Walk on April 24th     Updated 4/12/2021 12:38 PM The North Suburban YMCA is hosting its fourth annual Healthy Kids Day from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, April 24. As part of the YMCAs annual event, participants can choose an in-person USATF certified 5K route that starts at the Y with staggered start times, or sign up to compete in a virtual 5K that may be completed on any course by April 24. "After this long winter, were encouraging all...

Red Coat Farm riders earn awards in Florida competition Lisa Goldman-Smolen, center, in the winners circle with student Maddi Cardelli and her horse Baal Berith, along with Red Coat crew Isabella Kalvenes, left, and Stefanie Shaw. Courtesy of Marketing4Equestrians   Posted4/12/2021 1:47 PM Lisa Goldman-Smolen and Mary Goldman of Red Coat Farm in Hawthorn Woods spent three weeks in February competing at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit with their students and brought home top awards....

Enjoy Story Time with your child at Creek Bend Nature Center   Posted4/5/2021 6:22 PM Young children can enjoy some stories, explore the outdoors around Creek Bend Nature Center, and learn how to create beautiful things with nature during the "Story Time at Creek Bend Nature Center" programs. Staff will provide the materials needed to do the take-and-make craft at home. Each new monthly video will feature a book read by a St. Charles Public Library librarian and introduce a fun craft...

Naperville Park District summer camps guide now available online Campers at last years Camp Seager join in small groups for fun activities based on a different theme each week, led by camp counselors. Courtesy of Naperville Park District   Updated 4/5/2021 11:30 AM To help families plan a fun and memorable summer, the Naperville Park District Summer Camps Guide is now available online at www.napervilleparks.org/programguides, offering a variety of camp experiences for children fr...

Warrenville man donates 800 roses to Central DuPage nursing staff Warrenville resident Sid Fey started "A Decade of Kindness" initiative to bring roses to staff at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Courtesy of Northwestern Medicine On March 18, staff at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield receive roses as part of the initiative called, "A Decade of Kindness." Courtesy of Northwestern Medicine The roses delivered to health care staff and essential wor...

Chicago cultural destinations focus of spring program series The Your City @ Home series includes a virtual visit to the Field Museum May 22, when participants will learn more about Máximo the titanosaur and other dinosaurs at the renowned natural history museum. Photo by Lucy Hewett, copyright 2018 Field Museum Courtesy of Vernon Area Public Library   Updated 4/5/2021 5:48 PM Vernon Area and Indian Trails are among the 41 public libraries partnering to offer "Your City @ Home,"...

Lombard Park District hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic All 1,500 vaccine appointments were filled quickly for Lombard Park Districts COVID-19 vaccination clinic April 2 at Madison Meadow Athletic Center. Courtesy of Lombard Park District   Updated 4/5/2021 5:51 PM Available doses of FDA-approved Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines throughout Illinois have been limited up to this point. It has been challenging for those who qualify under Phase 1B & Phase 1B+ of the states v...

The City of Aurora has commissioned Griffin & Strong P.C. to conduct a comprehensive disparity study. Attend an virtual informational meeting on Wednesday, April 7.