Recreation briefs: November is Veterans month
Fox Valley
November declared Veterans month
The Fox Valley Park District has proclaimed November as Veterans Recognition Month and will pay homage with special promotions, deals and discounts for veterans throughout the month.
As approved by the Board of Trustees at its monthly meeting recently, the Park District will offer free admittance for veterans and their families (spouses and children) to any of the district's three fitness centers — Eola Community Center (555 S. Eola Road), Prisco Community Center (150 W. Illinois Ave.) and Vaughan Athletic Center (2121 W. Indian Trail).
The district also is holding a pair of free Family Fun Nights in the E-Fit interactive fitness room at the Eola Center. Veterans and families can enjoy free use from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 and from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 15.
Veterans and their families also can enjoy 10 percent discounts off their entire food bill at Orchard Valley Restaurant throughout the month.
The offers also apply to members of the National Guard and Reserves. Veterans and active members of the military need to show a valid military ID card.
St. Charles
Spanish class
Expand your Spanish vocabulary with the St. Charles Park District. You must be able to understand at least 300 to 400 words and speak 50 to 100 words in order to participate. Class for ages 15 and up meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays from Nov. 5 to Dec. 17 at the Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave. Fee is $130 for residents and $180 for non-residents. Visit www.stcparks.org.
Oswego
Holiday Open Houses
Green View Nursery, an expert in plants and landscaping, will host Holiday Open Houses on Friday, Nov. 7, 13 and 14. Get the first look at this year's designer theme trees, wreaths, garlands and greenery. Green View's selection of ornaments, permanent pre-lit trees and other holiday decorations will be on display. Green View also will hold free holiday decorating seminars at 11 a.m. Saturdays from Nov. 7 to Dec. 5. The open houses, seminars and events will be at the Oswego facility, 1501 Ogden Ave. West. Call 630-898-0200 or visit www.greenview.com.
