Recreation

GEL SHARE: Glen Ellyn Park District Millions Over Capital Budget

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/17/2010 - 10:38pm

Glen Ellyn parks millions over capital budget - An independent auditor praised the Glen Ellyn Park District on Tuesday for its financial reporting as he presented a report that showed the district had come in $4 million over its budgeted amount in capital expenditures last year.

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GEL SHARE: Local Resident Shares Love of Speed Skating

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 7:10pm

Speed skates lead Cepuran on incredible journey (Wheaton News Leader) - When Glen Ellyn Speed Skating Club head coach Carl Cepuran was in second grade, he planned on skating for what he thought was his grade school’s hockey club.

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GEL SHARE: Glen Ellyn's Ackerman center opens Saturday

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:21am

Glen Ellyn's Ackerman center opens Saturday - After two attempts at securing financing, 14 months of construction and roughly $11.2 million, the Glen Ellyn Park District finally has its crown jewel: an 88,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art sports and fitness center that officials say is a dream realized. [News from Daily Herald]

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GEL SHARE: Glen Ellyn sports complex stunning ... and stunningly over budget

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:20am

Glen Ellyn sports complex stunning ... and stunningly over budget - When the Glen Ellyn Park District officially unveils its new sports and fitness center Saturday, it will feature plenty of state-of-the-art facilities. [News from Daily Herald]

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GEL NEWS: Katie Visco Nears Completion of Cross Country Run

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/28/2009 - 10:45pm
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Within the next day or two, Katie Visco will complete a cross country 3,200 mile journey - the youngest female to run across America.

She began running in 7th grade at Hadley Junior High and ran cross country and track all 4 years at West, and was captain Senior year. Visco says running changed her life.

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GEL SHARE: Glen Ellyn Park District Argues over Audit of Ackerman Rec Center

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 1:03pm

Glen Ellyn parks argues over rec center - A call for an external audit on a project that has gone about $4 million over a referendum passed by Glen Ellyn residents and then paid for by a bond issued in August was rejected by the park district's board Monday, leading to an exchange among commissioners that ended with people in attendance walking out and admonishing board President Sandy Minogue. [News from Daily Herald]

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GEL SHARE: Metra's Polar Express passes up Glen Ellyn passengers

Submitted by Editor on Sun, 12/13/2009 - 12:18pm

Metra's Polar Express passes up Glen Ellyn passengers - A conductor invites children aboard a magical train to see Santa Claus in the classic children's book The Polar Express.

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GEL VIDEO: Glen Ellyn Park District Board Workshop

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/10/2009 - 6:35pm
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GEL EVENT: Anima Open Rehearsal

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/16/2009 - 6:41pm
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Come visit Anima! Join Anima-Young Singers of Greater Chicago for an open and fun rehearsal on Monday, November 16, 2009

Parents! Bring your 3rd, 4th and 5th grader and join us!

When: 4:30 pm, Monday November 16

Where: Glen Ellyn Park District Bldg. @ 501 Hill in Glen Ellyn (3rd floor)

What: An open rehearsal--just for fun! You and your child can join Anima choristers for a rehearsal, meet the conductors and learn more about singing with Anima!

Event Start Date: 
Nov 16 2009 4:30pm
Location: 
Main St Rec Center
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GEL FOCUS: Anima-Young Singers of Greater Chicago

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/16/2009 - 6:33pm
Anima - Young Singers of Greater Chicago

Anima - Young Singers of Greater Chicago (formerly the Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus) has a 45 year history of providing young people with rich musical experiences and extraordinary music education. Anima will be performing throughout the Glen Ellyn area in the next 2 months.

Upcoming Anima events include:

- the annual holiday concert, “Stars of Wonder” on December 19th at both 4pm and 7pm at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville;

- the younger choristers singing at the Glen Ellyn Library on November 27th for the annual Celebrate the Season;

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