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Looking for something new and spooktacular to do with the whole family? Would it be even better if it were free? Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treating at Haunted Hickory Lodge Friday, October 23 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Each vehicle will travel around the Halloween-themed circle drive, stopping in the back-parking lot at multiple treat stops hosted by
Carbondale Park District and other local groups and organizations. All trunk-or-treaters must stay in their vehicle at all times; this will ensure the safety of everyone and also keep the flow of traffic moving. Although participants will be in their vehicles at all times, they are encouraged to dress up in costume or dress your vehicle up. (Groups and organizations handing out treats will be wearing mask and gloves. Everyone is asked to wear a face mask.)
Pack up the family, and head to the Haunted Hickory Lodge (1115 W. Sycamore St) for some ghoulish goodies!
Steps to Take when Trick or Treating
Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. Plan alternate ways to participate in Halloween. To learn more go to www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/halloween.html
Congratulations to the 14 explorers who located cache #1 at Evergreen Park. The Cache has moved and will remain in its new location through Friday 10/23. Get out there and geocache for cache #2!
Happy Friday!
This week on Folding Friday the Carbondale Park District invites you to learn to make a simple paper heart
We <3 You!
Folding Friday is a free video program where people of all ages and skill levels can learn to create interesting and unique origami. Each Friday, the Carbondale Park District will release a new origami instructional video via YouTube and Facebook. Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe!
Go geocaching through the Carbondale Park District parks! Inspired by our 80th Birthday and 8-decades of service in the Carbondale community, we have created a Geocaching Through the Parks, a free, family-friendly activity. Here’s how it works. Each week (starting Friday, October 9) we will reveal a hint to a cache that is hidden at Marberry Arboretum, Doug Lee/Superblock, Parrish Park, Evergreen Park, Attucks Park, or Oakdale Park.
The hint will have the cache’s GPS coordinates, a picture of the cache, and a clue for finding it. Look each week for a hint to a new cache on our website or here, for the next 8-weeks (ends December 1). Use the GPS coordinates, read the clue, or just go searching through the parks to find the cache. Under the cache or box is a clipboard with a cache log where you can write your name. Feel free to take a photo of your find and send to info@cpkd.org or to our Facebook page.
What is geocaching? Geocaching is a recreational activity where participants can use Global positioning devices or mobile phones to locate hidden objects. These hidden objects are called “caches”. There are caches hidden all over the world. You can find loads of useful information including other caches hidden around Carbondale and Carbondale Park District parks at www.geocaching.com.
Get out and geocache! Have fun and be safe! Always remember to geocache with an adult and to never trespass onto private property. Always be aware of your surroundings.
Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treating at the Haunted Hickory Lodge
Looking for something new and spooktacular to do with
the whole family? Would it be even better if it were free?
Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treating at Haunted Hickory Lodge
Friday, October 23 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
Each vehicle will travel around the Halloween-themed circle drive,
stopping in the back-parking lot at multiple treat stops hosted by
Carbondale Park District and other local groups and organizations. All trunk-or-treaters must stay in their vehicle at all times; this will
ensure the safety of everyone and also keep the flow of traffic
moving. Although participants will be in their vehicles at all times,
they are encouraged to dress up in costume or dress your vehicle up. (Groups and organizations handing out treats will be wearing mask and gloves. Everyone is asked to wear a face mask.)
Pack up the family, and head to the Haunted Hickory Lodge (1115 W. Sycamore St) for some ghoulish goodies!
Lori Cantrell I’m tagging you just in case I hadn’t yet, and hopefully this helps us both remember lol
Olivia Smith thought of sweet little Peyton!
Emily Noakes
Calling All Nature Explorers (ages 2-8)!!!! Tuesday, October 6 we are at Marberry Arboretum on 1398 E Pleasant Hill Rd. Hope to see you there! To register, call 618-549-4222 or apm.activecommunities.com/carbondaleparkdistrict/Activity_Search/nature-explorers/1948
Nature Explorers
We are looking for potential candidates to serve on our Board of Commissioners (four-year term). We are looking to fill two seats at the consolidated election scheduled for April 6, 2021.
Filing for candidacy requires collecting at least 45 signatures of registered Carbondale voters. Candidates will also need to complete and file a Statement of Candidacy form. A Statement of Economic Interest will need to be filed with the Jackson County Clerk’s Office. Candidates may choose to file a Loyalty Oath form.
Candidates must pick up a candidate packet at the Board Secretary’s Office, located at Hickory Lodge, 1115 W. Sycamore Street, Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:30pm. (Offices are closed 12:30 - 1:00 for lunch.) There will be ten petition forms for nomination in each packet. If you wish to circulate more than ten petitions, please feel free to ask for more petition forms or feel free to photocopy additional forms. Completed candidate packets (45 petition signatures, a Statement of Candidacy form, A Statement of Economic Interest receipt, Loyalty Oath form optional) will be accepted at the Board Secretary’s Office December 14 - 21, 2020.
Take the Carbondale Park District's 80 MINUTES OF EXERCISE CHALLENGE‼️ It's inspired by our 80th Birthday and our 80 years of service in the Carbondale community. The challenge is easy to complete. Each of the 10 exercise routines are tailored to take approximately 8 minutes. Feel free to improvise. We just want everyone to exercise for 80 minutes and take the 80 MINUTES OF EXERCISE CHALLENGE‼️
There will be no morning walking class at Attucks this morning. We will see you at Evergreen this Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
Join us today at Green Earth's Fernlands Nature Preserve goo.gl/maps/UEi2A5gsSVwU8QHh9
Nature Explorers
Do you have a little explorer at home? Join out NATURE EXPLORERS program! ❤️ apm.activecommunities.com/carbondaleparkdistrict/Activity_Search/nature-explorers/1948
Carbondale businesses and community member (YOU!!!!) - It's Get Out and Bike Week. See Bike Carbondale IL to submit pics or for more information.
This is great! We really have the best bicycling community! GET OUT AND BIKE WEEK!!! The City of Carbondale challenges you to ride your bike every day for a week! (Monday, September 21, 2020 – Sunday, September 27, 2020.) Send pics of you and yours riding around the community to bike@explorecarbondale.com to win great prizes! ❤️
Sign up online at apm.activecommunities.com/carbondaleparkdistrict/Activity_Search/1948?fbclid=IwAR2OnAto0U5brV1uAp...
So much fun!!! First hike is scheduled for tomorrow at Green Earth Oakland Nature Preserve www.greenearthinc.org/oakland-nature-preserve!Register your child by calling (618) 549-4222.
Join in on our 80TH BIRTHDAY fun! Get out and participate in the CARBONDALE PARK DISTRICT 8-FOR-80 CHALLENGE or join our morning CARBONDALE PARK DISTRICT WALKING GROUP! www.cpkd.org 🎁🎈🎉 Don't forget, we also have a NATURE EXPLORES program starting soon for the 2-8 year old nature lovers!!!
This Praying Mantis was found hanging out by the Administration Offices at Hickory Lodge. Did you know that the Praying Mantis is a close relative to termites and cockroaches? Did you know that there is debate to why the female sometimes eats her male mate? I had no clue! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantis
Many thanks to the Evergreen Garden Club of Carbondale. For more information about their group, check out their FB page at Evergreen Garden Club of Carbondale
Ride your bike! Win 4 rounds of golf! 🚲🏑😍Fore!
One participant of the Get Out and Bike Challenge will win 4 rounds of golf at Hickory Ridge Golf Course, courtesy of Carbondale Park District!
You have 10 or less days to get your bike out, wipe off the dust, and inflate those tires. Let's all get out and celebrate bike week Monday, Sep 21-Sep 27. Please share and encourage friends and family to also ride!!! 🚲💟We know Carbondale is home to lots of bike-friendly businesses and organizations!
We'd like to give some 🎤props🎉 and a 🚲bike rack🚲 to the one that can get the most employees riding to work Sept 21 - 27. Email bike@explorecarbondale.com for details!
In honor of Carbondale Park District's 8 decades of service, we challenge you to take the 8-for-80 Challenge where you do 8 minutes of any activity for 80 days. 💗
Boy Scout Troop 133 (Carbondale) sharing a little service with CPKD at Evergreen Park. Trash pick-up, social distanced style!
Challenge: ride your bike every day for one week!
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Share your photos and favorite Carbondale routes here so that others may try them out - and be entered in a drawing to win some cool prizes! Add it to your calendar now, because September 21 - 27th will be here before you know it. Let us know you're taking part by emailing bike@explorecarbondale.com.
Carbondale Park District Neighborhood Co-op Grocery Carbondale Main Street City of Carbondale Government
Boy Scout Troop 133 (Carbondale) sharing a little service with CPKD at Evergreen Park. Trash pick-up, social distanced style!
Awesome Crew!!! Thank you MUCH!!! ❤️
Thank you for doing your part!Headed to lunch? Don't forget the updated mask requirement goes into effect today! Masks MUST BE WORN during every interaction with restaurant and bar staff. This includes when they take your order, bring your food/drink, and clean off the table. This requirement applies to both indoor and outdoor seating. Thank you for helping slow the spread!
Residents of Carbondale, Celebrate! Out of hundreds of applicants, our community was 1 of 17 awarded Rebuild Illinois funds through the Fast-Track Public Infrastructure (FTPI) grant. The over $1 million dollar grant was awarded to the City of Carbondale, who has been working in conjunction with the Carbondale Park District. Funded projects throughout the state include a wide range of public infrastructure improvement projects, including projects that entail new construction and/or significant renovation or improvements. This grant comes at a good time to stimulate the local economy in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis.
Carbondale Park District’s Evergreen Park offers so much to the Carbondale community. The park has playground equipment, natural areas, hiking/walking, fishing, picnicking, shelters, BBQ grills, free parking, and more. The grant funding will allow ADA Accessibility improvements to be made to the restrooms, sidewalks, and parking lot areas. The much-needed improvements and renovations to Evergreen Park will begin within 90 days.
The Carbondale Park District continues to serve the Carbondale community. Join us in September for loads of 80th Birthday fun around town. Watch for more birthday information coming soon!
PLEASE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW RECOMMENDED PROTOCOLS: WEAR A MASK, SOCIAL DISTANCING and FREQUENT HAND WASHING are strongly recommended.
They are getting new playground equipment that will be all inclusive for children with special needs . Like swings for kids in wheelchairs.
What’s going on with Turley?
LIFE CENTER STAFF AND PATRONS (INCLUDING ALICE WRIGHT EARLY CHILDCARE CENTER): Please note that construction on the Sunset bridge begins Monday (8/24). You will ONLY be able to access the LIFE Center by using Parrish Lane or Kent Drive. No traffic will be allowed from the east of our facility, being hazardous construction will be taking place on the bridge. Pedestrians and bicyclists also not be allowed to pass. The Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve trailhead on Sunset Dr, along the soccer fields, will also be closed. (You can still access the trail from the Freeman or Chautauqua trailhead.) Construction is expected to end in November.NEWS RELEASE: Sunset Drive To Close For Bridge Replacement Project
explorecarbondale.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1571
"Beginning on Monday, August 24, West Sunset Drive will be closed between Emerald Lane and Parrish Lane for the demolition and complete replacement of the bridge over Little Crab Orchard Creek."
Yikes! Thanks for the heads up!
Oh, no! Until November? Oh bummer.
Good news! Congrats on the award, City of Carbondale! ⭐️🌟⭐️NEWS RELEASE: Carbondale Receives $1.2M Grant To Improve Evergreen Park
explorecarbondale.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1570
LIFE Center Indoor Pool Schedule. For more information and make a reservation, see our website at www.cpkd.org/aquatics/
Lovely Butterfly Garden at Turley Park (garden maintained by Evergreen Garden Club❤️)
District 95 School Meal Distribution Schedule ❤️For detailed routes, visit tinyurl.com/MealBusSchedules2020.
We are getting ready to open in about a month! Now that we have been doing childcare during this pandemic for our school agers (@ Kids Korner), we are a lot more confident in opening up our center for the little ones. We will limit our capacity and follow ALL guidelines from DCFS in order to provide safe and reliable childcare during these difficult times. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out. Call now to get on our list of enrollment for our opening date of: September 16th. Thank you! 🥰
We have childcare for your school age child. For more info, please go to www.cpkd.org/childcare/ or call 618-549-4222.
LIFE Center Indoor Pool will reopen Monday, August 10 (pending approval). Thank you for your patience!
Give it all to the City of Carbondale. Staring with the golf course.
UPDATE 8/3/2020: We will now reopen Monday, August 10.
Out of an abundance of caution, we are closing the pool. We have a tentative opening date of Tuesday, August 4. Thank you for your patience. 💦
Good call. Thank you
Just give it all to the City of Carbondale.
Dang... do they say why.. have they had a confirmed case????
*tentative
So sad to see the old playground go away but can't wait to see the new all inclusive playground!!!!
Thank you for the pictures, Miss Katy!
Natasha
Guidelines for Youth and Recreational Sports (released 7/29/20) coronavirus.illinois.gov/sfc/servlet.shepherd/document/download/069t000000CyCndAAF?operationConte...
If you have been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19, a public health worker may call to let you know you’ve been exposed and ask you to stay at home and self-quarantine. Doing so keeps you, your family, and your community safe. Be part of the solution and help slow the spread of COVID-19. www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/contact-tracing.html
Time to dump the golf course
Have you completed your 2020 census? Here's a SWEET opportunity to get FREE assistance!!! 5:00-7:00pm at Attucks!
In order to ensure the safety of our staff and patrons, entry to the LIFE Community Center will be by appointment at this time. The building is currently staffed from 6am to 7pm. Appointments must be made during this window by calling 618-549-4222.
Lane lines must be reserved one day prior to the day you want to swim. This must be done on our website or by phone. Walk-ins will not be permitted. As a reminder, lap lanes are limited to 1 person per lane per session.Currently, we are only taking lap reservations for individuals 16 years of age and older.
Group fitness registration must be done through our website, www.cpkd.org, or by phone, 618-549-4222.
Shelter reservations must be initiated by phone and completed with an in-person appointment.
Thank you in advance to adhering to these changes and helping us do our part to keep our community safe.
Open today from 4-5:00pm only for lap swim. Only 2 spots left. Make your reservation at apm.activecommunities.com/carbondaleparkdistrict/Activity_Search?ActivityCategoryID=23&isSearch=t...
Let's all do our part and pick it up!
Which park? Y'all took the playground equipment away in Turley and now the only people that use it are protestors!
Wanted to let you all know what's going on at Turley! Thank you, Miss Katy Burns for the post!
That’s going to look awesome!!
AWESOME!
#Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 as the effective end of slavery in the United States.
Today, we are asking you to celebrate with us by donating to the African American Museum of Southern Illinois. You can donate here www.africanamericanmuseumsi.org/donate.html or visit their Facebook page for additional details. www.facebook.com/AAMSICarbondale
“Won’t it be wonderful when Black history and Native American history and Jewish history and all of U.S. history is taught from one book. Just U.S. history.” — Maya Angelou
Make 618 count! This is a great opportunity for anyone who needs to complete their 2020 census. Please share! 🇺🇸
You can now reserve your tee time online! hickoryridgecarbondale.com/tee-times/Reserve your tee time today at hickoryridgecarbondale.com/tee-times/
The City of Carbondale wants to hear your ideas regarding outdoor seating at our restaurants. Please email ideas to the Economic Development Director, Steven Mitchell, at steven.mitchell@explorecarbondale.com.
Stay safe, Carbondale!Wearing a cloth face covering CORRECTLY can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others. When you go out on essential trips, follow these “do’s”.
If you have a child, remember those under age 2 should not wear a face covering. See bit.ly/2R9av5m.
Congratulations Carbondale Community High School Class of 2020! We are so proud of you and your achievements and accomplishments. WELL DONE!!! #carbondaleproud #terrierpride
