January 20, 2025
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KVPD to celebrate 100 years with dance

By Shaw Local News Network
“It’s nice to be able to go somewhere and know a dance and be able to get out on the dance floor with people you haven’t danced with before,” Young said. “It’s a good way to meet new people and make new friends.”

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Kankakee Valley Park District is celebrating 100 years of parks and recreation.

KVPD is kicking off its celebration with a Centennial Dance featuring the local band The South Side Social Club.

The Centennial Dance will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb 1 at the Bill Spriggs Civic Auditorium, 803 S. 8th Ave. in Kankakee. This is an age 21-and-older event.

Attendees will have an evening of music, cold cocktails, a photo booth and food. The cost is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Tickets are now on sale at kvpd.com.

Kankakee Valley Park District will be celebrating all year long with special events.

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