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The Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade is Fast Approaching

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The Memorial Day Parade is on Monday May 30th at 10am.  Here are the important details for the day:
 
ASSEMBLE FOR PARADE:    We will meet in and around the parking lot area at South Park (Talcott and Cumberland) at 9:30am.   WEAR VESTS!!!  BRING CANDY!!  As usual, the parade moves north down Cumberland to Prairie to Main Street, ending at City Hall.  We follow the Maine Township Hockey group.  Please assemble by Nation. Our marching order will be:  IROQUOIS, MOHAWK, ALGONQUIN, WINNEBAGO, ILLINI.
Make sure to also apply sunscreen and bug spray before arriving at the parking lot.
MAKE SURE TO BRING WATER/GATORADE FOR YOUR CHILD

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The 2016 Park Ridge Indian Scouts and Indian Princesses Family Color Run

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Despite the rain, Thor Guard alarming everyone to go to their vehicles, increased winds, and the temperature dropping about 15 degrees in 15 minutes, the 2016 TF5K Mini Color Run started.  This alone was an accomplishment given the conditions.  Once the race got going a rainbow of blue, green, red, yellow, purple and pink colored the participants as the ran, walked, skipped, skated and sauntered throughout  the Park Ridge course.  It was a 2 mile event packed with fun.   Smiles were contagious as friends and family all shared the experience.   
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We would like to thank all of those involved including participants, volunteers, committee members, Carpe Diem Races, and sponsors.  All of the proceeds from the event go to help a local family need. 
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Committee Members
I would like to thank these individuals for their commitment to making this race happen.  Without their drive, determination and creativity the race would not have been possible.  Don started the race four years ago and continues to work to get everyone to the start line year after year.  Mike worked to bring in sponsors, develop a Facebook page, and deliver race information to homes along the route.  Jen and Chris tirelessly approached Park Ridge area businesses looking for sponsors.  They also sought out new participants for the event.  Spiro, Keith, and Todd worked to turn PRISIP members into race participants.   They also volunteered race day.  Dave Lawrence is the very talented creative arm of the organization.  He  designed the race logo and artwork.   Colleen with Carpe Diem Races did a fantastic job as race manager throughout this process.  Thank you to all of the committee members.   
  • Don Metter
  • Mike Besenjak
  • Jennifer Hachigian
  • Christine Sandrik
  • Spiro Tsipianitis
  • Keith Lipinski
  • Todd Bridges
  • Dave Lawrence
  • Colleen Montgomery
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2016 TF5K Sponsors
We would like to thank all of our sponsors for contributing to the race and helping a local family in need.
Hay Caramba
Holtz
D’Agostino’s
William Blair & Company. L.L.C.
 
Mel Thillens for State Senate
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Walgreens
Costco
Trader Joe’s

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THE GREAT HUNT

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The PRISIP Navajo Tribe of the Iroquois Nation went on a an amazing adventure this past Saturday.   Dads and daughters raced throughout Park Ridge looking for items that they either collected or photographed.  They had two hours to find 21 preselected objects for this GREAT HUNT.  Later that night, dads and daughters regrouped to put together a scrap book of the event as they ate pizza and enjoyed the Blackhawks game.

 

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Exploring the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

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Terry Jolineau of the PR Winnebago Sauk tribe led the group to the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston.  The educational tour focused on the art, history and culture of Native American and First Nation peoples throughout the United States.  The tour was followed by craft making and then lunch at Edzo’s.

The Park Ridge Indian Scouts and Indian Princesses (PRISIP) have donated a portion of the funds from our annual Christmas tree sale nearly every year since 2008.  We believe that PRISIP members learn a great deal about the American Indian by visiting the museum.    We value our partnership with the Mitchell Museum and we view the museum as a tremendous resource for the community.   

More information on the Mitchell Museum and Native American culture can be found at http://www.mitchellmuseum.org/.

 

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4th Annual Chicago Wolves Day

 

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The Park Ridge Indian Scouts and Indian Princesses came to watch the Chicago Wolves battle the Gran Rapids Griffins the afternoon of Sunday, March 13th.  Over 180 members of the organization representing each of Park Ridge’s five nations attended the game.  The scouts and princesses all had a good time.  Each of the kids received a patch and hat complements of the Wolves.  Congratulations to James Kolz for winning the Chicago Wolves jersey raffle.  Special thanks to Janel James with the Chicago Wolves for helping us plan this great event.

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