Friday, January 18, 2013
Get out this weekend and enjoy some fun family-friendly activities.
Every Friday we'll feature some family-friendly weekend events that are happening in the Lincoln-Way communities. It could be activities put on by the local park districts, libraries, community-hosted festivities, volunteer projects, church picnics and more. Help Keep the List Fresh. New Lenox SATURDAY, JAN. 19 Storytime & Concert, 10:30-11:15 a.m. at New Lenox Library, 120 Veterans Parkway. Alina Celeste is bringing her fun & eclectic music on the road to us all the way from L.A. Her music offers a modern twist on traditional songs & original songs that are aimed at bringing families together & providing joy to kids. Don't be surprised if you find yourself dancing & clapping along & leave singing! For Kids. FREE Mokena SUNDAY, JAN. 21 …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
A New Lenox woman battling a knee injury pushes past the pain to run the Chicago Marathon.
Cheryl Stang, New Lenox, will be one of some 45,000 registered runners in the 35th annual Chicago Marathon. The 26.2-mile race through downtown Chicago is expected to draw an estimated 1.7 million spectators from around the world. With her heart pounding and head up, she'll be taking her position in the start coral along Chicago's lakeshore. Stang is slated to step off in the second wave of races that begins at 8 a.m. With a forecast of a brisk 52 degrees Oct. 7, she'll be weathering not only 9 mph winds but also a knee injury that she acquired about a month ago during training. "I'm going in with an injury because you put so much effort into the training. You have to move forward," said 41-year-old Stang. She's not a veteran to the …
Thursday, March 10, 2011
These camps will help your kids create lasting summer memories.
School's out for summer...or it will be soon. We've searched for the best camps in the region to help your kids squeeze the best times out of their summer...and to help you get a little vacation as well. Mokena Community Park District. The park district has day camps for children ranging from two years old to the fifth grade, and even has a camp for young kids who might not be ready to spend the day away from their parents. Activities include games, crafts, music, nature and wildlife. Call Mokena Community Park District at 708-390-2401 or visit mokenapark.com for more information. Camp Manitoqua. As part of Manitoqua Ministries, this camp is "a God-Centered organization, (that) serves guests by providing a setting and programs for …
Steve G
11:26 am on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
From a beginning runner: Cheryl, thanks for the added inspiration to keep running! I hope your knee feels better! more ›