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Here Are Just Some of Cantigny’s Continuous Community Contributions
Written by Staff WriterCantigny Park Announces Top Three Photo Contest Winners
Cantigny Park visitors voted and the results are in! The grand prize winners of the 2010 Cantigny in Focus amateur photo contest are: First Place: Mary Lemak, Batavia, for her summery image of the new fountain garden located east of the Cantigny Park Visitors Center. Second Place: Chris Edwards, Sugar Grove, for his artful capture of the Lion of Cantigny statue on a rainy morning in late May. Third Place: Fran Lawless, Batavia, for her touching photo of Army veteran and Chaplain George Knapp, now deceased, taken at the 65th anniversary of D-Day ceremony on June 6, 2009.
Conservation Foundation Awards Dinner Feb. 8
Written by Staff WriterAt its annual meeting Jan. 11, the Warrenville Arts Council agenda included a review of the past year’s activity, plans for the New Year, election of new officers and approval of by-laws amendments.
Big Consumer Coffee Event Comes to Warrenville
Written by Staff WriterThe first national consumer coffee event ever is coming to Warrenville. Sinnott Productions unveils CoffeeCON 2012, a special daylong happening on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the IBEW building, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Artist Lewis Achenbach Brings Graffiti Expressionism Style to Gallery 200 in January with "Off the Golden Map" Exhibit
Written by Staff WriterLewis Achenbach describes his style of painting as graffiti expressionism, a fusion of simplistic Asian Sumi painting layered with graffiti and traditional animation. His “Off the Golden Map” exhibit will be on display at Gallery 200,
Passion For Art Stayed With Veteran Bruce Peterson Thru Life
Written by Staff WriterWEGO Library Winter Reading Program: It’s Just Like Summer Reading—Only Cooler!
Written by Staff WriterAdult Programming
2012 Theme: Winter Snow Fun
Jan. 3 through Feb. 25
Winter’s no fun unless you’re playing outdoors or curled up with a good book. Do both this year and participate in our annual Winter Reading program. For every five books read, participants receive an entry in our drawing to win fabulous winter-themed prizes!
Dance Auditions for Interlochen Center for the Arts
Written by Staff WriterWinter Park District Programs Will Sharpen Your Skills and Get You in Shape
Written by Staff WriterAdult Basketball
The Warrenville Park District is offering community members 18 years and older an opportunity to improve basketball skills and stay in shape during the cold winter months.
The Adult Basketball Skills class is informative, fun and challenging for both experienced and new players.
