Local Voices: Republican Convention, Olympian Gabby Douglas, More
A roundup of contributions to the Local Voices section from Aug. 26 to Sept. 1.
This week in the Local Voices section on Des Plaines Patch:
- The Monday Parks PlayBook: Celebrate Prairie Lakes 20th anniversary... by the Des Plaines Park District.
- Calendar Tips from an Organizing Expert by Jane Carroo.
- Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Persevered In Spite of Bullying by Judy S. Freedman, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
- I'm Going to the White House! by Megan Kashner.
- Free delivery improves residents’ access to rain barrels in Cook County by Allison Fore.
- Greetings from the Republican National Convention in Tampa by Eric Leys.
- Tips for a Great School Year (from a teacher's point-of-view) by Deb Struck.
- You Are Never Too Young To Go To School by the Des Plaines Park District.
- Republican Convention now in full swing! by Eric Leys.
- MWRD encourages water conservation in advance of Hurricane Isaac remnants by Allison Fore.
- Get ready to travel tips from Deerfield Tire Co by Garrett.
- Small Businesses, Minority and Women Business Enterprises learn about contract opportunities during MWRD event by Allison Fore.
- MWRD to collect unwanted drugs during National Take Back Day Sept. 29 by Allison Fore.
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