Jeff Long
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International film fest to light up Prisco CenterMay 13, 2016 6:10 am - The Prisco Community Center in Aurora will be a moviegoer's paradise this weekend. Dim the lights and settle into your seats for the Illinois International Film Festival...
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Experience the Fox River with the Mid-American Canoe and Kayak RaceMay 09, 2016 2:46 pm - The Fox River is a lifetime friend. Similarly, I've enjoyed the same long-term relationship with the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race. We go way back … to boyhood days wi...
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Blackberry Farm is a mix of historical and hipApr 27, 2016 1:25 pm - Getting older is inevitable. The trick is handling the aging process gracefully. On the west edge of Aurora, there's an iconic landmark where the mythical fountain of yo...
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Volunteers wanted for park spring spruce-upMar 21, 2016 12:44 pm - Community groups, residents and families are invited to help beautify their local parks when the Fox Valley Park District hosts its eighth annual Spring Spruce-up from 9...
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Maple Fest offers sweet taste of springMar 18, 2016 7:24 am - Red Oak Nature Center will offer an early, sweet taste of spring on Saturday, March 19, during the annual Maple Fest. Naturalists from Red Oak will lead visitors to vari...
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Fair makes fitness fun for kidsFeb 15, 2016 7:39 am - Children and parents can see just how fun exercise can be during Fox Valley Park District's annual Fitness Fun Fair for Kids. The event runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, ...
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Sports Saturdays give children a chance to playJan 07, 2016 12:33 pm - The Fox Valley Park District has partnered with six schools in Aurora and North Aurora to offer its traditionally popular Sports Saturdays program. Free to resident fami...
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Winter Stage to present 'Mary Poppins'Jan 05, 2016 7:16 am - The whimsical adventures of "Mary Poppins" will be presented by Fox Valley Park District's Winter Stage in January. The show about the magical English nanny who teaches...
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Family celebration rings in New Year earlyDec 23, 2015 7:45 am - Families and children can start their New Year's Eve activities early with a celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at Fox Valley Park District's Vaughan ...
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Blackberry Farm Holiday Express: All aboard for Yuletide cheerDec 03, 2015 4:00 pm - Imagine looking through the bright eyes of a child. Remember that age? Everything seemed bigger than life - so sensational and spectacular. We're older now, but the Chri...