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Family Friendly Theatre Brings Charlotte’s Web to Cutting Hall

The beloved children’s book Charlotte’s Web will be brought to life in a musical performance for children in grades K-4 on Monday, January 16 at 10:30am at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 East Wood Street, Palatine. Charlotte’s Web is the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider named Charlotte. […]

Community Fitness Center Open House on January 14

Palatine Park District’s Community Fitness Center will host a free Open House on Saturday, January 14 from 10am to 2pm. The district’s fitness center offers an affordable and convenient fitness option in the heart of Palatine located on the upper level of Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, Palatine. The Open House will include membership […]

Service Committee Raises Funds for Children

The Palatine Park District Service Committee collected “Coins for Kids” earlier this month to purchase toys and clothing for children in need. Park District staff, as well as the generous Community Center night cleaning crew, contributed $198.88 the week after Thanksgiving. With this money, five children attending the Kiwanis/Jaycee Christmas party on December 13 were […]

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Recent Park Views Blog Articles

Pup-kin Spice and Everything Nice at Howl-O-Ween Party for Dogs

We are digging up some Spooktacular tricks and treats this year for a very Happy Howl-O-Ween Party for Dogs on Tuesday, October 12 at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater!
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Palatine Park District Preschool Teachers: Building a Strong Community From the Ground Up

For teachers like Julie Johnson, Tracy Seebacher, and Juanita Wundsam, whose children all attended Palatine Park District Preschool programs, applying for a Preschool Teacher position seemed only natural.
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Palatine Resident and Artist Excites Community with Beautification Project

For years, the underpass tunnel at Hicks Road has been a hotspot for graffiti to be thrown on the walls. Compared to the rest of the path, with its natural landscape, inviting parks, and peaceful atmosphere, this section has seemed out of place. As of July 2021, two large scale murals will be painted on the tunnel walls.
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COVID Opens Up Opportunities for Palatine Park District’s Allegro Community Chorus

Allegro Community Chorus was presented with a new set of challenges when COVID-19 hit last spring. However, the switch to hybrid rehearsals provided a new and exciting opportunity for one dedicated chorus member, who after moving back to Japan, was now able to continue participating in rehearsals over Zoom from across the globe. Kumi Nagaya […]
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Palatine Park District’s Thanksgiving Race Turns 40

Ron Gbur, former Executive Director of Palatine Park District, was new to the recreation department when he pitched the Thanksgiving Day event 40 years ago. The goal was to create a family-orientated fitness tradition, that inspired the community to get outside, break a sweat, and spend time with their loved ones.
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