Weekly musings from Jeff Long, public relations manager for the Fox Valley Park District.
The four-day respite that kicks off on Thanksgiving Day is always welcome, especially when it involves the celebration of family, friends and other things we cherish most, like food, football and naps. The holiday season has officially begun, as tomorrow’s Black Friday hysteria will evidence. This seasonal segue always happens quickly. No sooner do autumn leaves fall when the glittering lights of Christmas begin to multiply. Soon, neighborhoods and towns will be aglow in holiday spirit. For as magical as this transformation is, we’re four weeks behind Cori Buis, who’s been busily preparing Blackberry Farm with dazzling displays of holiday cheer. Next Saturday, it all comes to life as the Polar Express train takes to the track for the first…
Saint Nick is constantly on the move. Santa Watch pins down locations around the area where you'll find him this weekend.
It has come to our attention that everyone's favorite man of mystery has been seen throughout the Fox Valley. No, we're not talking about 007 or Austin Powers; we're talking about the 2000-year-old secret agent whose mission is to deliver brightly colored packages to boys and girls all over the world. We are talking about none other than that jolly old elf – Santa Claus. This internationally infamous character goes by several aliases. Sometimes he is St. Nicholas. Sometimes he's Papai Noel. Other names for this famous fugitive include Father Christmas, Sinter Klaas, Baba Noel and Babbo Natale. Whatever name he's using, this man is being sought by girls and boys across the area. The children are desperate to answer the question St. …
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Tap House Grill
123 W Washington St, Oswego, IL
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1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL
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100 S Barnes Rd, Aurora, IL
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802 W John St, Yorkville, IL
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195 Fox Valley Ctr, Aurora, IL
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Steven Jack
8:18 am on Saturday, December 11, 2010
Catherine, That's expensive no matter how many kids you have! I'll update the story to say that pictures aren't free! Thanks. more ›