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Robert Crown Center for Health Education fights heroin with program
The Robert Crown Center for Health Education in Hinsdale is coordinating one of the nation’s first heroin education and prevention projects. The Crown Center has been in partnership since May 2011 with the Reed Hruby Foundation and the Illinois Consortium on Drug Policy for the program, which is aimed at stopping the growing trend of heroin use and death across the Chicago area and the nation ...
Robert Crown Center raises money with ‘Hunt for Health’ in Hinsdale
The Robert Crown Center for Health Education’s inaugural Hunt for Health had participants searching around downtown Hinsdale Saturday night in a scavenger hunt for clues. The madcap event began and ended at Immanuel Hall with refreshments, raffles and prizes. The scavenger hunt was designed for teams of 8-10 adults, who followed clues strategically placed in downtown landmarks and businesses ...
The Coterie Makes Comic Fairy Tale Magic with Once Upon a Mattress
Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytale, “The Princess and the Pea,” comes to the stage as a musical comedy in Once Upon a Mattress June 19 – August 5 at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center.
Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ halted after actor injures ankle
The opening night performance of “The Fantasticks” at the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center was cut short after actor Vightor Zophoniasson suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the first act.
New Port Richey hires firm to market Recreation and Aquatic Center
By Robert Napper, Times Correspondent Thursday, May 17, 2012 NEW PORT RICHEY — Saturday marks the fifth anniversary of the opening of New Port Richey's Recreation and Aquatic Center. But City Manager John Schneiger believes that due to woeful marketing efforts, many people have no idea the facility — sometimes called the city's crown jewel — even exists. The center at 6630 Van Buren St. is in ...
Jeneé Osterheldt | A first step toward marriage equality
As I stood in Sea Life Aquarium at Crown Center, I stared at a pool of sea urchin, crab, starfish and shrimp. The woman working the station said, “You can take two fingers and touch anything you want.”
Arizona firefighters brace for winds
CROWN KING, Ariz., May 18 (UPI) -- Windy conditions were expected to be the biggest challenge to firefighters during the weekend as they battle wildfires burning across Arizona, officials said.
The fences are coming down: Seattle Parks to host Crown Hill Park opening celebration
The fences are coming down at Crown Hill Park! After years of planning and $1.2 million in funding, the park located at 9089 Holman Rd N.W. is finally complete. On Saturday, Seattle Parks and Recreation will finally take down the temporary fences to welcome the neighborhood to a park with a new skate park, green space, baseball diamond, play features, and more. The space along Holman Road was ...
Pivotal day expected for Gladiator Fire near Crown King
CROWN KING, Ariz.-- Strong winds continue to fuel a wildfire burning north of Phoenix that has now grown to nearly 16 square miles. Fire spokesman Mike King said Friday the 10,000-acre blaze has spread north and east. Wind gusts of 40 mph and low humidity have made the fire difficult for crews to contain. The Gladiator Fire is the top priority in the nation for wild land firefighters. More re ...
Padilla: Viloria keeps WBO title; BCBC elders and present club officers reunited
TRUE to his words, action and superior performance, World Boxing Organization flyweight champion Brian Viloria retained his crown over challenger and Mexico’s pride Omar Niño Romero last Sunday at the Ynares Sports Center in Pasig City.