Lemont Park District Wants Your Input
Participate in the park district’s community-wide survey before March 15.
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Lemont Park District Wants Your Input
Participate in the park district’s community-wide survey before March 15.
Do you work out, swim or play at The CORE or enjoy walking, running or biking on any of the local park district trails? Are you satisfied with the condition of the park district facilities you currently use? What types of facilities do you think are most needed? Would you be in favor of renting Lemont fields to outside groups such as travel leagues? The Lemont Park District wants to know the answers to those questions and more, via a community-wide survey being conducted through March 15. The survey is part of a comprehensive community needs assessment that included focus group meetings earlier this year at Centennial Community Center, where residents gathered to voice their opinions and share their thoughts about the future of Lemont Park…
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Lemont Girl Scouts Collecting Pajamas for Kids in Need
Donate new PJs through Dec.19 at MB Financial Bank, the local library and the park district’s CORE and Centennial facilities.
Kids love to snuggle up in a cozy pair of PJs when they turn in for the night or when they’re lounging in front of the TV, watching cartoons on a Saturday morning. But when members of Lemont Girl Scout Troop 70327 realized some kids don’t have even one pair of pajamas, they were determined to do something about it. To achieve their goal and to earn their bronze award, the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can achieve, troop members are conducting a pajama drive. “The girls picked a project that they care about and that will make a difference in the world,” said troop leader Paulette Vogel. “They picked a pajama drive [because] there are thousands of kids in this world who do not own a pair of pajamas.” To make a donation, drop off new …
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Relay for Life Kickoff Set for Tuesday
The Lemont-Homer Glen chapter is seeking walkers, volunteers and sponsors for the July 13 main event. The kickoff will be held at 7 p.m. at Centennial Community Center, 16028 W. 127th St.
Organizers with the Lemont-Homer Glen Relay for Life are already hard at work on the July event, and they're hoping the community will join the fight. A kickoff celebration will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Centennial Community Center, 16028 W. 127th St. Anyone interested in getting involved or learning about Relay for Life—the American Cancer Society's signature fundraiser—is encouraged to attend. In addition to learning more about the American Cancer Society, guests will be treated to refreshments and have an opportunity to win prizes. Team Captains and participants in the kick-off celebration will be eligible to win an Amazon Kindle. During the annual event, participants walk for up to 24 hours to raise awareness and funding for cancer …
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Monday, December 19, 2011
PHOTOS: Families Pack Lemont Park District for Annual Breakfast with Santa
The event, held Sunday in Centennial Community Center, featured a variety of children's activities, as well as a hearty meal of pancakes, waffles and eggs.
Dozens of families gathered at Centennial Community Center on Sunday for the Lemont Park District's annual "Breakfast with Santa." Attendees enjoyed fresh waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage and other breakfast favorites, while children had their picture taken with Santa and made holiday crafts. The "Breakfast with Santa" event has been a tradition for the Lemont Park District for more than two decades, according to Carrie Dellamano, marketing coordinator for the Lemont Park District. MORE PHOTOS: Lemont Park District's "Foggy" Frigid 5K
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Cub Scouts Learn About Patch, Earn Communicator Badge
Lemont Patch Editor Amanda Luevano visited the Faithful Falcons' meeting Monday night to discuss Patch and Lemont news.
A group of Lemont Cub Scouts learned about online news and reporting Monday night during a visit with Patch Editor Amanda Luevano. The Faithful Falcons, a group of Webelos II Scouts, earned their Communicator badge after completing a series of activities. One of the requirements is to visit a newsroom and learn how reporters receive information. During their den meeting at Centennial Community Center on Monday night, the boys learned about reporting and writing for the Internet, and had a short discussion about Patch. They were also shown examples of recent news stories in Lemont. The group is composed of Brandon Reigle, Ben Pimentel, Greg Perini, Michael Harbut, River Calderon, Matthew Otreba, Mark Wencl, Zachary Klimczak and Ricky …
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Five Things You Need to Know Today
Sept. 14: Teen Cyberbullying Seminar, Old Quarry Gift Checkbooks
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Wednesday.
The Cook County Crimes Against Children Task Force will host an informational seminar for teens at the Lemont Park District on Wednesday on online safety, cyberbullying and sexting. The seminar will be held at Centennial Community Center, 16028 W. 127th St., from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Lemont Park District will host the Magic Team of Gary Cantor at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Centennial Community Center, 16028 W. 127th St. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to learn tricks involving cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more. Participants will each receive a magic kit to take home. All materials will be provided. For more information call the Lemont Park District, at 630-257-6787 or visit www.lemontparks.org. Wednesday is the final day to purchase …
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
CORE, Centennial Pool Open; Community Center Remains Closed
As of 11 a.m., the Lemont Park District's telephone and computer systems were still down as a result of Monday's storm.
Despite losing power for much of the day after a severe thunderstorm passed through the area Monday morning, the Lemont Park District has re-opened all but one of its facilities. The CORE Fitness and Aquatic Complex, 16050 W. 127th St., resumed normal business hours Tuesday morning. Centennial Pool, 16028 W. 127th St., also opened at 11 a.m. However, Centennial Community Center remained closed due to issues with the park district's telephone and computer systems. Power outages also closed several businesses Monday, including Jewel-Osco and Nancy's Pizza—both of which resumed normal hours Tuesday.
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