Sarah Kyle Fort Collins Coloradoan Published 6:46 PM EST Jan 17, 2019 Don't want to brave the cold weather but need to get those kids out of the house to burn off a case of the wiggles? There are plenty of indoor fun options in Northern Colorado, both free and paid. Did we leave something off this list? Email [email protected] for consideration. Dine and play Hoping to eat (largely) in peace? Chick-fil-A and McDonald's both have indoor play places with tables close by — and both will bring your food right to your table. Chick-fil-A has a location in Fort Collins at the corner of Horsetooth Road and College Avenue, in Timnath at Interstate 25 and Harmony Road, and in Loveland at 1545 Rocky Mountain Ave. Remember: Chick-fil-A is always closed on Sundays and often operates different hours or closes on major holidays. McDonald's has nine locations in the Fort Collins area. Find the one closest to you at www.mcdonalds.com. Hungry for pizza? Totally … [Read more...] about Indoor fun for kids near me in Northern Colorado, Fort Collins
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Goodall Homes donates to Miracle Park honoring employee’s late child
Jen Todd Nashville Tennessean Published 10:37 AM EST Nov 26, 2018 After a decade working for Goodall Homes, Amber Davis had an idea of what to expect at the company's Thanksgiving potluck. The group would enjoy good food and owner Bob Goodall, Jr. would talk about the successes of the company and future projects. It didn't phase her when she was asked to help unveil a new project. But when she saw a picture of her daughter, it struck her. "I saw Sadie's picture that was on it first," she said. "And I saw this rendering of a park that is going to be built there in the Gallatin area." Goodall announced he and his family had decided to donate $100,000 to Gallatin's Miracle Park in name of Sadie Caroline Davis, who died of an acute form of leukemia when she was 17 months old. Goodall 'family' quick to show support Sadie was an average, happy toddler before she was diagnosed in early November 2012. Forty days and forty nights later at Vanderbilt Children's hospital, Sadie … [Read more...] about Goodall Homes donates to Miracle Park honoring employee’s late child
Community rallies for Boyd Park build
Over the week of Sept. 24, a number of Macalester students, faculty and administrators joined nearly 1,000 other community members to build a new playground in Boyd Park. The project will culminate with a grand opening on Sunday, Sept. 30. The playground is the result of over 14 months of fundraising, community engagement and volunteer recruitment by Vivienne’s Joy Foundation – a charitable effort founded by Wade and Julia Burgess after their daughter Vivienne died unexpectedly in 2016. The Foundation’s mission is threefold: to raise awareness around Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood (SUDC), to support other SUDC families and to bring to others the kind of joy with which Vivienne lived her short life. “She was just such a happy child,” Wade Burgess said. “She loved to swing, loved to go down slides, spreading her joy.” For political science professor Lesley Lavery, whose daughter was Vivie’s classmate, this project is deeply personal. … [Read more...] about Community rallies for Boyd Park build
Niagara Falls native helps revamp city parks, playgrounds
Seth Piccirillo rode his bike a lot while growing up in Niagara Falls, not far from the fringe of Hyde Park. “Ironically, this year, because it seems everything is returning to childhood, I've been riding my bike more often because there are more trails,” said Piccirillo, community development director in his hometown for the last six years. Longstanding and woeful health outcomes in the Buffalo Niagara region – which has the shortest life expectancy in New York State – have turned the Falls into a proving ground. State and federal government, as well as nonprofit foundations, began to pour more money into the city several years ago as efforts to create a healthier Niagara Falls bubbled up from City Hall and the grassroots. Piccirillo has been among those with an aim to breathe more health and wellness into city neighborhoods – largely through greater numbers of trail miles, fitness options and remade parks. This year alone, more than $1 million flowed … [Read more...] about Niagara Falls native helps revamp city parks, playgrounds
The Grid: Exploring the Rogers Park neighborhood
Welcome to the “The Grid,” the Chicago Sun-Times in-depth look at Chicago neighborhoods. Today’s stop: Rogers Park. Located along Lake Michigan about 9-miles from downtown Chicago, this neighborhood is one of most highly populated and most diverse in the city with residents from over 80 countries speaking some 40 different languages. It’s the northern-most neighborhood in the city and on it’s eastern side, Rogers Park hugs Lake Michigan resulting in a series of wonderful beaches. In this episode of The Grid, we’ll give you all the information you need to visit Rogers Park. Our story includes: The History of Rogers Park Hidden beaches to explore Things to do and special events Places to eat, drink and shop This story on Rogers Park is one in a series by the Sun-Times focused on the interesting people and places in Chicago’s many neighborhoods, intended for locals and visitors alike in hopes that all will be inspired to explore our city. We … [Read more...] about The Grid: Exploring the Rogers Park neighborhood