Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net The Streams Recreation Center, which opened in the fall of 2005, is the Plainfield Park District’s newest facility. The rec center is located in the Streams subdivision just south of Route 59 and Fraser Road. The facility is 3,000 square feet and holds a dance room, two mulit-purpose
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Grande Park Garage Sale
Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net The Grande Park Annual Community Garage Sale is taking place tomorrow, Thursday May 15th starting at 7:30 am. Many homes are participating and everything from clothes, toys, decor, and furniture is for sale. Grande Park26401 Grande Park BlvdPlainfield, IL 60585
Continue readingPlainfield YMCA Expands Kidz Zone Program
Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: photostock Starting this fall, the C.W. Avery Family YMCA’s Kidz Zone program is expanding to before and after school care for Kindergarten students from 5 District 202 schools. On school days, the Y’s new K-Kidz program will meet at the Plainfield United Methodist Church in downtown Plainfield.
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Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: ahmet guler The Ottawa Street Pool, located near downtown Plainfield, is a 200,000 gallon L-shaped outdoor pool featuring high and low diving boards and lap lanes. The pool also has deck chairs for relaxing and sun bathing as well as a 3,000 gallon enclosed tot pool, a
Continue readingShorewood Day Camps 2014
Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: njaj Science CampJuly 28th-30thTowne Center Park1-4 pmKindergarten-5th gradePricing: $40 for residents and $60 for non-residents *Multi-child discounts are available for Shorewood residents*Registration deadline is July 3rd and space is limited Camp Curtain CallJuly 14th-17thTowne Center Park1-4 pmKindergarten-5th gradePricing: $40 for residents and $60 for non-residentsRegistration deadline is
Continue readingSpotlight On The Normantown Equestrian Center In Plainfield
Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: Tina Phillips The Normantown Equestrian Center is a 6 acre horse facility that opened its doors in 2005. The facility offers a large indoor riding area with a heated observation section, small indoor riding area, 2 large outdoor arenas, five paddocks, a stable, and a clubroom/classroom. Normantown
Continue readingBronkBerry Farms In Plainfield
Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: dan The Bronk farm in Plainfield has been in their family for 5 generations but has recently opened it’s doors to the public. BronkBerry Farm just held a ribbon cutting with the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce and offers annual flowers, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, local honey
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Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: digitalart En Vogue Consignment Boutique is hosting their 1st annual Mother’s Day Out on Saturday May 10th starting at 10 am. The event includes sales going on all day along with a free gift with every purchase while supplies last. Prizes will be raffled off and appetizers,
Continue readingCinco De Mayo
Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: Serge Bertasius Photography Happy Cinco De Mayo! If you are looking for a spot to go out tonight try Delicia Mexican Grill in Plainfield. Today from 5-9 PM they are not only celebrating Cinco De Mayo, but today is their Grand Opening! Enjoy a Mariachi band, great
Continue readingTop Websites and Apps For Homeowners
Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: nokhoog_buchachon Pinterest: This digital idea board is great for collecting images for ideas on all things home related from home design to decorating to recipes and more. Dering Hall: This website is great for finding an interior designer. You are able to browse through hundreds of portfolios
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