﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="/cms/includes/rss.css"?><!--RSS generated by Arlington Heights Park District at Mon, 21 May 2012 19:09:50 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0"><channel><title>Arlington Heights Park District News</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/</link><copyright /><generator>Arlington Heights Park District</generator><item><title>Shaag Park &amp; Dryden Playground Tile Repair</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=427</link><description>Shaag Park and Dryden Park playground tile repair updates.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Shaag Park and Dryden Park playground tile repair updates.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Mary,DeGuide</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Whipper Snapper Youth Triathlon Rescheduled</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=426</link><description>We are pleased to announce that the Whipper Snapper Youth Triathlon has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 23rd.  Participants should note that this event will begin at Noon and end at 2pm.  For those already registered, children will compete in the age category based on their age at registration ti [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that the Whipper Snapper Youth Triathlon has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 23rd.  Participants should note that this event will begin at Noon and end at 2pm.  For those already registered, children will compete in the age category based on their age at registration time.  

Run, swim and bike your way through this fun and action packed event.  For more information please call Steve Neill at Olympic at 847-590-6059]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 03:11:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arlington Aces Soccer Program Announces Travel Tryout and Innovative Fee Plans</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=422</link><description>Arlington Heights, IL | Saving time and money can be of utmost concern in these tough economic times. Beginning in May however, families will find more of both when registering for Academy and Volunteer Coached teams in Arlington Heights effective with the Fall 2012/13 season.

</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arlington Heights, IL | Saving time and money can be of utmost concern in these tough economic times. Beginning in May however, families will find more of both when registering for Academy and Volunteer Coached teams in Arlington Heights effective with the Fall 2012/13 season.

]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arlington Aces Soccer Welcomes New Director</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=394</link><description>"On behalf of the Arlington Heights Park District Soccer Advisory Committee and John Robinson, Superintendent of Recreation, we are pleased to have Dwayne Cruz join the Arlington Aces as the Director of Soccer,” said Steve Perille, SAC Chairman. “Dwayne has all the attributes that we were looking fo [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA["On behalf of the Arlington Heights Park District Soccer Advisory Committee and John Robinson, Superintendent of Recreation, we are pleased to have Dwayne Cruz join the Arlington Aces as the Director of Soccer,” said Steve Perille, SAC Chairman. “Dwayne has all the attributes that we were looking for when we started this process.” ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Moving Forward to Solve On-going Needs and Concerns Together</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=379</link><description>The question put forward by the Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) to the community on the March 20, 2012 ballot addressed the needs of our facilities as determined by the AHPD after having gone through several years of master facilities planning with input from all segments of the community.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The question put forward by the Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) to the community on the March 20, 2012 ballot addressed the needs of our facilities as determined by the AHPD after having gone through several years of master facilities planning with input from all segments of the community.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel Soccer Training Resolution Reached for Arlington Heights Aces</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=377</link><description>Arlington Heights —The following is a joint statement by the Arlington Heights Park District (“AHPD”) on behalf of its soccer program, the Arlington Aces and Elite Soccer.  

“After a very positive and productive 14-year relationship, AHPD and Elite Soccer have decided that it would be mutually be [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arlington Heights —The following is a joint statement by the Arlington Heights Park District (“AHPD”) on behalf of its soccer program, the Arlington Aces and Elite Soccer.  

“After a very positive and productive 14-year relationship, AHPD and Elite Soccer have decided that it would be mutually beneficial to sever their business relationship effective immediately.  In the best interest of the Aces families, however, AHPD and Elite Soccer have agreed upon a transition plan that will provide no ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Mary,DeGuide</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finance Team Earns Highest Achievement for Excellence from GFOA</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=371</link><description>The Arlington Heights Park District has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report CAFR) produced by the District's finance department.  The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of g [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Arlington Heights Park District has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report CAFR) produced by the District's finance department.  The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). 

]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel Soccer Program Training - Transition Meetings</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=370</link><description>In an effort to provide a forum for parents to ask questions and learn more about the transition taking place within the Arlington Heights Park District Soccer program, the community is invited to attend an informational meeting.  </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In an effort to provide a forum for parents to ask questions and learn more about the transition taking place within the Arlington Heights Park District Soccer program, the community is invited to attend an informational meeting.  ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:44:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Management Plan for Emerald Ash Borer Announced</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=365</link><description>Residents will begin to see Ash trees designated with a green dot indicating that the tree will be removed within 14 days from the day the green dot appears.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Residents will begin to see Ash trees designated with a green dot indicating that the tree will be removed within 14 days from the day the green dot appears.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding the Bond Structure</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=358</link><description>The District intends to issue the bonds over several years, funding projects as they are constructed, so
the entire $48 million will not be issued at once. The debt retirement will be structured to be
combined with the District’s current debt, a significant portion of which will be retired in the  [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The District intends to issue the bonds over several years, funding projects as they are constructed, so
the entire $48 million will not be issued at once. The debt retirement will be structured to be
combined with the District’s current debt, a significant portion of which will be retired in the next few
years. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Neighborhood Park Referendum Continuing District's Solid History Of Financial and Public Trust Stewardship</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=374</link><description>Since 1934 the AHPD has asked the community 12 times to decide if the District should make improvements to parks and facilities by agreeing to additional taxes. The community has agreed nine of the 12 times and improvements have been completed. The first referendum to be approved was held in 1936, i [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Since 1934 the AHPD has asked the community 12 times to decide if the District should make improvements to parks and facilities by agreeing to additional taxes. The community has agreed nine of the 12 times and improvements have been completed. The first referendum to be approved was held in 1936, in the middle of the Great Depression.

On December 13, 2011 the Arlington Heights Park District Board of Commissioners voted to place a $48 million referendum on the March 20, 2012 ballot for reside]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Always Improving the Aces Program</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=367</link><description>With the help of our dedicated Soccer Advisory Committee we will work to continue to grow the Aces program and keep it strong in the upcoming year and for years to come.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With the help of our dedicated Soccer Advisory Committee we will work to continue to grow the Aces program and keep it strong in the upcoming year and for years to come.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Mary,DeGuide</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:44:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Neighborhood Park Referendum Meetings Scheduled</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=344</link><description>The community is invited to attend a series of public Referendum Meetings that will feature a presentation by Park District staff about the Moving Forward, Together Neighborhood Park Referendum. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The community is invited to attend a series of public Referendum Meetings that will feature a presentation by Park District staff about the Moving Forward, Together Neighborhood Park Referendum. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by Arlington Heights Park District</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=338</link><description>Learning, enhancing, and developing the skills of the youth in the park district programs continues to be a goal of the Arlington Heights Park District.  This 3-on-3 basketball tournament will give children in a variety of age groups an opportunity to hone their skills.  </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Learning, enhancing, and developing the skills of the youth in the park district programs continues to be a goal of the Arlington Heights Park District.  This 3-on-3 basketball tournament will give children in a variety of age groups an opportunity to hone their skills.  ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Entire Community Getting Chance to Decide Park District's Direction</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=339</link><description>The Arlington Heights Park District has a proud history of providing outstanding recreation programming, beautiful parks, open spaces, and effective, efficient, and well maintained facilities. The District is honored and motivated by the wonderful community response it has experienced and that has c [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Arlington Heights Park District has a proud history of providing outstanding recreation programming, beautiful parks, open spaces, and effective, efficient, and well maintained facilities. The District is honored and motivated by the wonderful community response it has experienced and that has continually inspired us for over 85 years. It is this on-going conversation with the community that has allowed the District to meet the desires of the residents of Arlington Heights.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Regular Board Meeting December 13 Special Notice</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=326</link><description>Each year at the December meeting, the Board recognizes employees who are celebrating a milestone anniversary. This event occurs at the start of the meeting, followed by a brief recess for refreshments. 

The regular business portion of the meeting will begin no sooner than 7:45 pm.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Each year at the December meeting, the Board recognizes employees who are celebrating a milestone anniversary. This event occurs at the start of the meeting, followed by a brief recess for refreshments. 

The regular business portion of the meeting will begin no sooner than 7:45 pm.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Annual Tree Lighting kicks-off Quasquicentenniel</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=320</link><description>Arlington Heights has kicked off the holiday season in North School Park at the annual tree lighting ceremony since 1991.  Arlington Heights will ring in the holiday spirit as they always have, but this year the tree lighting ceremony will also jump start the 2012 Quasquicentennial celebration. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arlington Heights has kicked off the holiday season in North School Park at the annual tree lighting ceremony since 1991.  Arlington Heights will ring in the holiday spirit as they always have, but this year the tree lighting ceremony will also jump start the 2012 Quasquicentennial celebration. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olympic Indoor Swim Center in compliance with State health regulations</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=313</link><description>In an article published in the Daily Herald today, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced that some Illinois pools may be closed this weekend due to their non-compliance with safety upgrades on their drains.  The reported closing of some Illinois pools this weekend does not affect the Ar [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In an article published in the Daily Herald today, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced that some Illinois pools may be closed this weekend due to their non-compliance with safety upgrades on their drains.  The reported closing of some Illinois pools this weekend does not affect the Arlington Heights Park District.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:36:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arlington Heights Park District Eyes Bond Referendum To Realize Long-Term Master Plans For Four Community Parks</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=315</link><description>The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) Board of Commissioners approved a proposal at the regular Board meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 to allow Public Research Group (an independent polling firm) to begin asking District voters what their level of support is to approve a $48 million construc [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) Board of Commissioners approved a proposal at the regular Board meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 to allow Public Research Group (an independent polling firm) to begin asking District voters what their level of support is to approve a $48 million construction and building improvement referendum for Frontier, Camelot, Heritage and Recreation Parks.  Both telephone and electronic data polling will begin after Labor Day.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Mary,DeGuide</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Champions of the Northern Illinois Swim Conference</title><link>http://www.ahpd.org/news/article/?ArticleId=137</link><description>Arlington Muskies take home first place. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arlington Muskies take home first place. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Anita,Pacheco</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
