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Commissioners Honored for Board Service

from:Carol Stream Park District

Brenda Gramann, Park Board President, and Brian Sokolowski, Park Board Vice President, received Distinctive Board Member Awards in January from the Illinois Association of Park...

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Youth Sports Early Bird Deadlines

from:Carol Stream Park District

Get the best rates of the season by signing up for youth baseball, softball or soccer spring leagues before the new early bird deadlines this month.

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Park District Volunteer Honored at Citizen of the Year Awards

from:Carol Stream Park District

Carol Stream Park District volunteer Tony Pedraza, was awarded the Special Citizen of the Year Award at the annual Carol Stream Citizen of the Year Awards on Saturday, Feb 4.

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Seeking Exhibitors & Sponsors for Earth Day 2012

from:Carol Stream Park District

Are you involved with an environmental organization, local farm, or sell eco-friendly products? The Carol Stream Park District is now accepting vendor applications for the2012...

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January 20 Weather Updates

from:Carol Stream Park District

All scheduled leagues and programs for Friday January 20 have been cancelled due to the winter storm. Simkus Recreation Center, and the fitness center, will remain open until 9pm,...

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Daddy Daughter Valentine Dance – Feb 10&11

from:Carol Stream Park District

The popular Daddy Daughter Dance is returning to St Andrews Golf Course on Feb 10 & 11, with a special new theme for 2012. This annual formal event includes dinner, music,...

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Got Talent? Submit your video by Jan 27

from:Carol Stream Park District

'Got Talent? Carol Stream' is returning for its second year, and we're searching for the area's most talented residents. Audition in music, dance, comedy and...

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Aldrin Retirement Party – Jan 15

from:Carol Stream Park District

This Sunday, hundreds of local residents will bid a fond farewell to the Aldrin Community Center in Carol Stream. The center was built in 1970 and was home to the Carol Stream...

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Deadlines Approaching for Adult Winter Leagues

from:Carol Stream Park District

Get in the game this winter with Carol Stream Park District leagues & tournaments. Deadlines approaching include Adult Volleyball & Floor Hockey Leagues on January 9 and...

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Winter Activities begin Jan 6

from:Carol Stream Park District

Winter season activities begin the week of Jan 6, and there's still time to register for some activities. New activities this season include ski and snowboard lessons at...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Carol Stream, Illinois with AmericanTowns Carol Stream Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Dupage County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Carol Stream organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Carol Stream is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

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Weekend Activities in and around Carol Stream

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Carol Stream area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Illinois’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Carol Stream in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Illinois  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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Father Son Sports Night – Jan 6

from:Carol Stream Park District

Beat those post-holiday blues and get some of your energy out at our annual Father Son Sports Night at DuPage Training Academy on January 6 from 6:30-8:30pm. Sports available at...

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An Invitation to our Carol Stream Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Carol Stream, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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Winter Break Open Gym

from:Carol Stream Park District

Keep your kids active over winter break with open gym basketball. The Simkus Recreation Center gymnasium will be open for basketball for players in grades 3-8 and high school...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Teenie Weenie New Year’s Eve Ball

from:Carol Stream Park District

Get an early start on the New Year party with our countdown to Noon party on Dec 30 at Simkus Recreation Center! Dance to music from our live DJ, enjoy crafts, games and a balloon...

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Farewell to Aldrin Community Center

from:Carol Stream Park District

Over 40 years of memories were made at the Aldrin Community Center and Collins Pool, but all good things must come to an end. The center was named in honor of the 1969 Apollo XI...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Illinois

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Illinois Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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Winter Break Camps

from:Carol Stream Park District

Camps aren't just for summer any more. For the first time, a new range of winter break camps will be available this December for children aged 3-14. Camps for preschoolers...

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Commit to be Fit 2012

from:Carol Stream Park District

The annual Fitness Member winter challenge, Commit to be Fit, is returning on Jan 2. Sign up any time during December to join the challenge. The more you work out in January and...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Poms registration deadline

from:Carol Stream Park District

Girls in grades 1-8 can learn cheerleading skills and support the boys basketball teams with the winter poms league. Register by December 12, performances begin in January and...

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Carol Stream Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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Holiday Tree Lighting – Nov 25

from:Carol Stream Park District

Join the Village, the Park District and the Rotary of Carol Stream at 6:00pm on Friday, Nov 25 for the annual tree lighting at Town Center. Families can enjoy a hayride,...

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Recycle Your Old Holiday Lights at Simkus

from:Carol Stream Park District

Have your holiday lights lost their sparkle? The Carol Stream Park District will be collecting old lights for recycling as part of the third annual village lights recycling...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Carol Stream Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Carol Stream elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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WWW.GURNEES-GOT-IT.COM Campaign Celebrates Gurnee Community with Event to Award Big Cash and Prizes!

GURNEE, IL (OCTOBER 26, 2011) – Two huge prizes were given away this past Wednesday, October 26th, at an event held at Michael Fohrman’s Gurnee Dodge Chrysler Jeep (7255 Grand...

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Battle for the Bird in Two Turkey Day Tournaments

from:Carol Stream Park District

Two Thanksgiving sports tournaments will give teams the chance to win cash and turkey this November. The annual Men's Turkey Shoot 12" softball tournament returns on Nov...

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Dupage County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Dupage County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Dupage County Illinois area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Recreation Center Groundbreaking

from:Carol Stream Park District

Tonight's groundbreaking ceremony for the new recreation center at Carol Stream Town Center has been postponed until Monday , Oct 24 at 6pm due to the high winds and rain.

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Illinois IL

Illinois Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Illinois. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Sign up by Nov 1 for Polar Express

from:Carol Stream Park District

All Aboard! Come along on our annual Polar Express train ride on Sunday, December 4 for a reading of the children’s classic story ‘Polar Express’. The Polar...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Carol Stream and across the country. With...

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Find Illinois Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Illinois haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Illinois corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Rainbarrel Kits on Sale for $35

from:Carol Stream Park District

Save money on your water bills by installing a rain barrel in your home1 Rainbarrel kits, which include a food-grade barrel with fittings and instructions, are now available to...

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$2m Grant Awarded for Recreation Center Construction

from:Carol Stream Park District

The Carol Stream Park District has been awarded a $2 million State of Illinois PARC grant to help pay for construction of the new recreation center. The Park and Recreational...

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Bark Park Grand Opening – Oct 15

from:Carol Stream Park District

Join us on October 15 at 10:00am as we officially open the new off-leash dog park - Bark Park Carol Stream, with a ribbon-cutting event. The park at Kuhn Rd and North Ave features...

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Ghoulish Fun Returns for Halloween

from:Carol Stream Park District

Halloween is approaching fast, so get your costumes ready for a month packed full of spooky events for all ages. The fun kicks off with a teen trip to Fright Fest at Great America...

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Solve the Fitness Murder Mystery!

from:Carol Stream Park District

There’s a murderer in town and no one is quite sure of who did it, where it took place or the murder weapon! Did it happen at the Forest Trail Saloon or at the Corral? Did...

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Register by October 10 for Boys Youth Fall Basketball

from:Carol Stream Park District

Save on registration fees for youth fall basketball leagues by registering before October 10. Also, you guarantee your place and avoid the waitlist. Grades 1-2 are coed leagues....

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Howl’oween Pet Parade Returns Oct 21

from:Carol Stream Park District

Start working on your dog Halloween costumes now - as the third annual Howl'oween Pet Parade is only a few weeks away! The pet Parade takes place on Oct 21, 7-7:45pm, during...

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October is Free Fitness Month

from:Carol Stream Park District

Workout for free in October! Pick up your six-class MyChoice Fitness Pass Punch and try any of our October MyChoice fitness classes for free! That’s 16 different fitness...

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Stressed? Join CDH for a Free Wellness Seminar

from:Carol Stream Park District

Central DuPage Hospital and the Carol Stream Park District have teamed up for a series of fall health and wellness seminars, starting tonight (Tues, Sep 20) at 6:30pm with a free...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Illinois IL

We have the best Illinois apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Illinois. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

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Armstrong Park – September 2011 Update

from:Carol Stream Park District

The Village and DuPage County Stormwater Management will host a public meeting at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 13th in the Board Chambers of the Carol Stream Municipal Center...

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Real Estate Agents: Be the Local Expert for Carol Stream