Early in 2013, a group of staff members
at Palatine Park District formed
a new Service Committee. The goal of the committee is to provide a variety of
service opportunities to both staff members and the community throughout the
year. Already in 2013, members of the committee have conducted a Breakfast of
Champions food drive, packed meals at Feed My Starving Children, volunteered at
a walk to benefit cancer research for animals, and helped clean up Riemer
Reservoir on National Public Lands Day.
The committee’s latest project is Feed Our Pets, a pet food
drive that is being conducted in Park District facilities from October 14
through October 26. Items that are collected will be donated to Young at Heart Pet
Rescue and Nina’s Pet Food Pantry, both located in Palatine. While all
donations will be accepted, items that are needed most by both organizations
include dry cat food or dog food, canned cat food or dog food, cat toys, dog
toys, cat treats, dog biscuits, kitty litter and paper towels. Gift cards to Petco
and PetSmart will also be accepted.
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Items can be dropped off at four locations throughout the
Park District including Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street; Birchwood
Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Avenue; Falcon Park Recreation Center, 2195
N. Hicks Road; and Combined Services Facility, 148 W. Illinois Avenue.
Donations will also be accepted at the Park District’s Halloween Party
scheduled for October 26 at Community Center.
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For more information, please contact Christine Rice at crice@palatineparks.org or 847-496-6223.
The mission of Palatine Park District is to provide a
variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks and recreation facilities and
activities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and
well-being for all residents and visitors of the Palatine Park District.
