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2010- News Articles 

Teens Fan Out on Job Shadow Day
Niles Journal, July 7, 2010

Local Teens enjoy Night in
the Mall at Golf Mill
Trib Local- July 8, 2010

72 Teens Take OVer Mall for Lock-In
Niles Journal- June 23, 2010
Teens Takeover Golf Mill This Weekend
Niles Journal- June 16, 2010
Midnight Movie Uncertain
for Teen Lock-In
Niles Journal- May 19, 2010
Ex-Bears Trainer to Speak at
Teen Center
Niles Journal- May 12, 2010
Speaker to Discuss Conflict Resolution
at Teen Center
Niles Journal- March 17, 2010
Over 30 events planned over
Library's Big Read
Niles Journal- March 17, 2010
Reporter to Speak at Teen Center
Niles Journal- February 10, 2010

Teen Center Reviews Exciting 2009
Niles Journal- February 3, 2010

Officer to Speak to Teens about
Safety on Internet
Niles Herald- January 21, 2010
Steady as She Goes-Tai Chi Workshop
Niles Herald-January 21, 2010

2010 Event Photographs

June & July 2010

Teen Pic-7/4/10-Parade1
29 teens participated in the Niles 4th of July Parade

Teen Pic-7/4/10-Parade2
Teens passing out candy to the crowd

Teen Pic-7/4/10-Parade3
Teens showing their Niles Pride in the parade

Teen Pic-7/4/10-Parade4
Float/Truck during the parade

Teen Pic-7/4/10-Parade5
Girls passing out candy

Teen Pic-7/4/10-Parade6
Girls with the camel before the parade

Teen Pic-6/25/10-JobShadow1
Job Shadow Day- Scott & Ray at C&M Auto

Teen Pic-6/25/10-JobShadow2
Job Shadow Day- Ralph at Best Buy

Teen Pic-6/25/10-JobShadow3
Job Shadow Day- Seamus & Katies with the
Niles Police Department

Teen Pic-6/25/10-JobShadow4
Job Shadow Day- Stephanie at Athletico

Teen Pic-6/25/10-JobShadow5
Job Shadow Day- Danielle at the
Niles Animal Hospital

Teen Pic-6/25/10-JobShadow6
Job Shadow Day- Rebecca & Daniella
at St. Matthew Center for Health

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn1
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
10:00 pm- Teens Dancing

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn2
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
10:00 pm- Teens Dancing

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn3
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
11:00 pm- Musical Chairs

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn4
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
11:00 pm- Musical Chairs

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn5
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
11:30 pm- Teens Dancing

Teen Pic-6/20/10-Lockin6
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
2:00 am- Wheelbarrow Races

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Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
2:00 am- Wheelbarrow Races

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn8
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
2:30 am- Letter Race

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn9
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
2:30 am- Letter Race

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn10
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
2:45 am- Tug O War

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn11
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
3:00 am- Group Picture- 72 Teens

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn12
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
3:30 am- "Free Expression" Art Wall

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn13
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
3:30 am- Game Tournaments

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn14
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
3:30 am- Guitar Hero Tournament

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn15
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
3:30 am- "Free Expression" Art Wall

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn16
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
4:00 am- Free Time/ Movies

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn17
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
6:30 am- Breakfast Buffet

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn18
Night in the Mall Lock-In Party
6:30 am- Breakfast Buffet


March & April 2010

Teen Pic-6/20/10-Caito1
Workshop by Fred Caito on Fitness and Sports

Teen Pic-5/20/10-Caito2
Fitness Workshop with Fred Caito

Teen Pic- 5/20/10-Caito3
Fitness Workshop with Fred Caito

Teen Pic-4/15/10-RobbSpeaker1
Tom Robb from the Niles Journal Newspaper
speaks to teens about reporting and photography

Teen Pic-4/15/10-RobbSpeaker2
Tom Robb explains features of a good photograph
Teen Pic-4/15/10-RobbSpeaker3
Tom Robb discusses recent news events with teens

Teen pic-4/1/10-TornabeneDrugSpeaker1
Sgt. Tornabene addresses issues regarding drugs and alcohol with teens

Teen Pic-4/1/10-TornabeneDrugSpeaker2
Teens discuss their questions about drugs and alcohol with Sgt. Tornabene

Teen Pic-4/15/10-New Couch
New "used" donated couch

Teen Pic-3/26/10-Fire1
Tour of Niles Fire Department

Teen Pic-3/26/10-Fire2
Tour of Niles Fire Department

Teen Pic-3/26/10-Fire3
Tour of Niles Fire Department

Teen Pic-3/26/10-Police1
Tour of Niles Police Department

Teen Pic-3/26/10-Police2
Tour of Niles Police Department

Teen Pic-3/26/10-Police3
Tour of Niles Police Department

Teen PIc-3/23/10-Fitness1
Trip to Fitness Center for Swimming/ Dodgeball

Teen Pic-3/23/10-Fitness2
Trip to Fitness Center for Swimming/ Dodgeball

Teen Pic-3/25/10-COD
Call of Duty- 8 Person Battle

Teen Pic-3/18/10-Knobel1
Speaker Series
Social Worker Seth Knobel on Conflict Resolution

Teen Pic-3/18/10-Knobel2
Speaker Series
Social Worker Seth Knobel on Conflict Resolution

Teen Pic-3/18/10-Knobel3
Speaker Series
Social Worker Seth Knobel on Conflict Resolution

Teen Pic-3/16/10-Cookie1
St. Patty's Cookie Decorating with the Social
Workers, Kathy and Dawn

Teen Pic-3/16/10-Cookie2
St. Patrick's Day Cookie Decorating
Victor with a "mound" of icing

Teen Pic-3/16/10-Cookie3
St. Patrick's Day Cookie Decorating

Teen Pic-3/5/10-TopGolf1
Top Golf Trip

Teen Pic-3/5/10-TopGolf2
Top Golf Trip

Teen Pic-3/5/10-TopGolf3
Top Golf Trip

January & February 2010

Teen Pic-2/18/10-Callero1
Speaker Series
Mayor Callero on Local Government

Teen Pic-2/18/10-Callero2
Speaker Series
Mayor Callero on Local Government

Teen Pic-2/18/10-Callero3
Speaker Series
Mayor Callero on Local Government

Teen Pic-2/16/10-Craft1
Cupcake Decorating with the Social Workers

Teen Pic-2/16/10-Craft2
Cupcake Decorating with Dawn & Kathy

Teen Pic-2/16/10-Craft3
Valentine's Day Cupcake Decorating

Teen Pic-2/13/10-Dance1
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/13/10-Dance2
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/13/10-Dance3
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-1/19/10-MeijerDonation
Thank You Meijer for the Donation!!!

Teen Pic-1/21/10-TornabeneInternet-1
Internet Safety Presentation by Sgt. Tornabene

Teen Pic-1/21/10-TornbeneInternet-2
Internet Safety Presentation by Sgt. Tornabene

Teen Pic-1/15/10-TalentShow1
Teen Talent Show

Teen Pic-1/15/10-TalentShow2
Teen Talent Show

Teen Pic-1/15/10-TalentShow3
Teen Talent Show

Teen Pic-1/13/10-TaiChi1
Tai Chi Workshop

Teen Pic-1/13/10-TaiChi2
Tai Chi Workshop

Teen Pic-1/13/10-TaiChi3
Tai Chi Workshop

Teen Pic-12/22/09-IceSkating1
Ice Skating Trip

Teen Pic-12/22/09-IceSkating2
Ice Skating Trip

Teen Pic-12/22/09-IceSkating3
Ice Skating Trip


2009- News Articles

Top Stories 2009-Niles Herald

Year in Review- Niles Journal
December 31, 2009

Talkin' with Teens
Nekritz, Youth Discuss Government Issues
Niles Journal- December 23, 2009

Teen Center Speaker Series Starts Thursday
Niles Herald- December 17, 2009
First Teen Talk Welcomes Nekritz
Journal- December 16, 2009
Letter to Editor: Thankful for Teen Center
Niles Journal- November 25, 2009
Teen Center Re-opens in Expanded Space
Bugle- November 19, 2009
Teen Center Doubles Space, adds study area, computer lab
Niles Herald- November 16, 2009
Teen Center Celebrates Grand ReOpening
Niles Journal- November 11, 2009
Teens Elected as Leaders of Youth Council
Niles Journal- October 28, 2009

Niles Teen Center Scares Again at Haunted Garage
Niles Herald- October 29, 2009

Terrifying Teens
Niles Journal- October 21, 2009
Teen Center Gears Up for Annual Haunted House
Niles Journal- October 21, 2009
Teen Time!- Back to School Dance
Niles Journal- September 24, 2009
Back to School Dance
Niles Bugle- September 24, 2009
Back to School Dance
Niles Herald- September 24, 2009
Dance Kicks Off Teen Center School Year
Journal- September 16, 2009
A little more elbow grease- Car Wash
Bugle- July 30, 2009
Chamois 'n' Shine
Herald- July 27, 2009
Car Wash to Benefit Teen Center
Journal-July 22, 2009
Niles Teen Center to Host Car Wash at Golf Mill Mall
Trib Local-July 16, 2009

Teens Enjoy Night at Golf Mill
Trib Local-July 2, 2009

Niles Teens Shadow local
Businesses during Job Shadow Day
Trib Local-July 1, 2009
Teens take over Golf Mill Mall at Niles
Teen Center's 2nd Annual Night in the Mall Lock-In
Trib Local-June 25, 2009

Teen Heaven- Mall Lock In
Bugle- June 25, 2009

Teens Take Over Golf Mill
Niles Journal- June 24, 2009

Everybody Pitches In as Expanded Niles
Teen Center Up and Running
Niles Journal- June 17, 2009
Home Depot give $45,000 to Niles Teen Center
Bugle- June 18, 2009

Volunteers begin work on Niles
Teen Center expansion project
Trib Local- June 15, 2009

Teen Center expansion project nears completion
Niles Herald- June 17, 2009
Volunteers begin work on
Teen Center Expansion Project
Trib Local- June 12, 2009
Teen Center Expansion Underway; 'Lock-In June 21
Niles Journal- June 10, 2009
Niles Teen Center Expands
Trib Local- May 20, 2009

Teen Center Expansion/ Walmart Donation
Village Board Minutes- April 28, 2009

Youth Work Snapshot- Niles Teen Center
Youth Today- June 1, 2009
Teen Center Spending Night at Golf Mill
Bugle- May 21, 2009
Teen Center Expansion a Go
Journal-May 20, 2009

Grant to Help Pay for Teen Center Expansion
Journal- May 6, 2009

Center Expands with Community Support
Niles Herald- May 4, 2009
Membership growing at Niles Teen Center
Niles Herald- April 16, 2009

Talks of Expanding Teen Center Return
Journal- April 15, 2009

Can't Say Enough Good Things
about Teen Center
Journal- Speak Out- April 4, 2009
Niles seeks grant to open
library branch at Golf Mill
Niles Herald- January 8, 2009

Library on Board with
Teen Center Expansion
Journal- January 7, 2009

Library and Village collaborate
on Innovation Grant
VNiles.com- December 31, 2008

Niles Library and Village collaborate
on Public Library Innovation Grant
Journal- December 31, 2008

2009 Event Photographs

November & December 2009

Teen Pic- 12-17-09-Nekritz2
Speaker Series
Illinois State Representative Elaine Nekriz

Teen Pic- 12-17-09- Nekritz1
Speaker Series
Illinois State Representative Elaine Nekritz w/ teens

Teen Pic- 12-15-09- Xmas Craft
Teens working on a
Christmas Ornament craft project

Teen Pic- 12/3/09- Youth Council
Youth Council Meeting

Teen Pic- 12/2/09- Skin Care Workshop
Skin Care Workshop

Teen Pic-11/17/09-GrandOpenGroup
Grand Re-Opening
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Teen Pic- 11/14/09- Grand Open 4
Niles Teen Center director Mark Williams talks with Lady Villapando and her daughter, Alyanna Villapando, Saturday about the center's hours and programs. Alyanna Villapando, 12, often does her homework in the center's computer room, which was recently expanded and stocked with 10 used computers donated by Niles Public Library.   (Shauna Bittle/for Sun-Times Media)

Teen Pic- 11/14/09- Grand Open 3
Village Trustee Kim Biederman's daughter, Elizabeth, 2, stands on tiptoes to master the foosball table Saturday at the "grand reopening" of Niles Teen Center in Golf Mill Shopping Center.   (Shauna Bittle/for Sun-Times Media)

Teen Pic-11/14/09- Grand Open 2
Ryan Litwin, 12, of Niles, plays "Guitar Hero" Saturday in the game room of Niles Teen Center at Golf Mill Shopping Center. (Shauna Bittle/STN

 Teen Pic- 11/14/09- Grand Open 1
Lavan Rousseau, 13, of Niles, plays billiards with Dennis Narsso, 12, of Des Plaines, Saturday at Niles Teen Center. The center has a game room where youngsters can play with adult supervision, as well as a computer room for study and homework.   (Shauna Bittle/for Sun-Times Media)

Teen Pic- 11/14/09- Grand Open 5
Brendan Concannon, 12, and Alex Jasper, 12, play classic Nintendo on Saturday as other children play "Guitar Hero" and Wii at the reopening of Niles Teen Center at Golf Mill Shopping Center. The center recently took over a neighboring storefront to create an expanded games area funded by donations and grants.   (Shauna Bittle/for STM)

Teen Pic- 11/17/09-YC 2009-2010
Niles Youth Council 2009-2010
Ryan Litwin- VP/ Randy Anderson- Sec.
(not pictured Dave Romo-Pres.)
w/ Mayor Callero & Trustee Biederman


September & October 2009

Teen Pic-10/29/09- HG1
Haunted Garage 2009

Teen Pic-10/29/09-HG2
Killer Clowns- Haunted Garage 2009

Teen Pic-10/29/09- HG3
Haunted Garage 2009

Teen Pic-10/29/09-HG4
Haunted Garage 2009

Teen Pic-10/29/09-HG5
Haunted Garage 2009

Teen Pic-10/29/09- HG6
Haunted Garage 2009

Teen Pic-10/16/09-Pumpkin4
Pumpkin Decorating Workshop

Teen Pic-10/16/09-Pumpkin5
Pumpkin Decorating Workshop

Teen Pic-10/16/09-Pumpkin6
Pumpkin Decorating Workshop

Teen Pic- 10/16/09-Pumpkin1
Pumpkin Decorating Workshop

Teen Pic- 10/16/09-Pumpkin2
Pumpkin Decorating Workshop

Teen Pic- 10/16/09-Pumpkin3
Pumpkin Decorating Workshop

Teen Pic- 9/25/09-Front 1
Front Entrance

Teen Pic- 9/25/09- Front 2
Expanded space- Front

Teen Pic- 9/25/09- display case
Display Case

Teen Pic- 9/25/09- Foyer
Foyer

Teen Pic- 9/25/09- TV lounge 1
TV Lounge

Teen Pic- 9/25/09- TV lounge 2
TV Lounge

Teen Pic- 9/25/09- Library 1
Library- in progress

Teen Pic- 9/25/09- Library 2
Library- in progress

Teen Pic- 9/25/09- Board games
Board games

Teen Pic- 9/25/09- video games
Teens playing video games

Teen Pic- 9/25/09- comp lab
Computer Lab

Teen Pic- 9/25/09- air hockey
Teens playing air hockey and socializing

Teen Pic- 9/24/09- board games
Teens playing a board game

Teen Pic- 9/24/09- homework 1
Staff assisting with homework

Teen Pic- 9/24/09- homework 2
Teens working on school assignments

Teen Pic- 9/24/09-Dance 1
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/24/09- Dance 2
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/24/09- Dance 3
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/24/09- Dance 4
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/24/09- Dance 5
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/24/09- Dance 6
Back to School Dance


July & August 2009

Teen Pic-8/11/09-Iceland1
Iceland Ice Skating Trip- Matt

Teen Pic-8/11/09-Iceland2
Iceland Ice Skating Trip- Alyanna & Paula

Teen Pic-8/11/09-Iceland3
Iceland Ice Skating Trip- Peter

Teen Pic-8/8/09-TeenIdol1
Teen Ambassadors helping with registration for the Teen Idol event at Golf Mill

Teen Pic-8/8/09-TeenIdol2
Teen Idol Finalists

Teen Pic-8/12/09-FitnessTrip
Teen Trip to Niles Fitness Center
for a day of swimming, basketball and dodgeball

Teen Pic-7/25/09-CarWash1
Charity Car Wash

Teen Pic-7/25/09-CarWash2
Charity Car Wash

Teen Pic-7/25/09-CarWash3
Charity Car Wash

Teen Pic-7/25/09-CarWash4
Maria Pfiser, 12, Sandy Hartl, 12, and Debra Senior, 13, wait to dry one of the wet automobiles during the Niles Teen Center car wash Saturday at Golf Mill Shopping Center. (Niles Herald- Suzanne Tennant)

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Lavan Rousseau, 12, and Jordan Hayden, 12, scrub down a Jeep Maria during the Niles Teen Center car wash Saturday at Golf Mill Shopping Center. (Suzanne Tennant/Staff Photographer)

Teen Pic-7/4/09-Parade1
4th of July Parade
Big Float Truck and Teens

Teen Pic-7/4/09-Parade2
4th of July Parade
Group Photo

Teen Pic-7/4/09-Parade3
4th of July Parade
Teens walking and passing out candy

Teen Pic-6/23/09-HomeDepotPresent
Mayor and Village Board of Trustees recognize
Home Depot volunteers for their work on the
Teen Center Expansion Project- June 23, 2009


May & June 2009

Teen Pic-6/26/09-JobShadow1
Job Shadow Day- Katherine Delara working with nurse Grace Ramos at St. Matthew Center for Health.

Teen Pic-6/26/09-JobShadow2
Job Shadow Day- Ralph Joseph doing a ball toss exercise with patients in the Medicare area during the weekly Friday morning group physical therapy session at St. Matthew Center for Health.

Teen Pic-6/26/09-JobShadow3
Job Shadow Day- Sony Thomas helping in the dining room before lunch.  He worked with the recreation services department at St. Matthew Center for Health.

Teen Pic-6/26/09-JobShadow4
Job Shadow Day
Sara at Athletico learning about physical therapy.

Teen Pic-6/26/09-JobShadow5
Job Shadow Day- Philip spent the morning with the Niles Police Department.

Teen Pic-6/26/09-JobShadow6
Job Shadow Day
Rebecca at the Niles Animal Hospital.

Teen Pic-6/26/09-JobShadow7
Job Shadow Day
Ray at the Golf Mill Animal Hospital

Teen Pic-6/26/09-JobShadow8
Job Shadow Day
Jeremy and Michael at C & M Auto.

Teen Pic-6/26/09-JobShadow9
Job Shadow Day
All teens discussed their experiences, completed evaluations and thank you notes

Teen Pic-6/26/09-LockIn9
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party
Teens in the new Library during late night free time

Teen Pic-6/25/09-LockIn8
Night in the Mall- Lock In Party
Teens playing games during late night free time

Teen Pic-6/26/09-LockIn7
Night in the Mall- Lock In Party
Teens hanging out in the new computer lab

Teen Pic-6/26/09-LockIn6
Night in the Mall- Lock In Party
Group Photo w/ "Free Expression" Art Wall

Teen Pic-6/26/09-LockIn5
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party
Aftermath of the Relay Races

Teen Pic-6/26/09-LockIn4
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party
Obstacle Course Relay Race

Teen Pic-6/26/09-LockIn3
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party
Teens dancing and hanging with Andre B

Teen Pic-6/26/09-LockIn2
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party
Appetizers by Subway

Teen Pic-6/26/09-LockIn1
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party
Event Logo designed by local teen

Teen Pic-6/25/09-Expansion12
Expansion Project- New Lounge- In Progess

Teen Pic-6/25/09-Expansion11
Expansion Project- Teens playing in new space on donated bumper pool table

Teen Pic-6/25/09-Expansion10
Expansion Project- New game room- In Progress

Teen Pic-6/25/09-Expansion9
Expansion Project- Home Depot- Paint Day

Teen Pic-6/25/09- Expansion8
Expansion Project- Home Depot- Paint Day

Teen Pic-6/25/09-Expansion7
Expansion Project- Community Stakeholders

Teen Pic-6/25/09-Expansion6
Expansion Project- Village MIS Department getting their hands dirty, :)

Teen Pic-6/25/09-Expansion5
Expansion Project- Jerry cutting the passageway and windows into the new space

Teen Pic-6/25/09-Expansion4
Expansion Project- Jerry tearing out the previous plumbing/ electric bump out.

Teen Pic-6/25/09-Expansion3
Expansion Project- Home Depot/ Team Depot volunteers are ready to get started

Teen Pic-6/25/09-Expansion2
Expansion Project- planning meeting with Home Depot, Golf Mill, MIS and Teen Center

Teen Pic-6/25/09- Expansion1
Expansion Project- previous tenant- nail salon

Teen Pic-5/9/09-ExpandNews4
Marcin Jaskolski (left), 13, of Des Plaines, plays Guitar Hero with Sam Halley, 11, of Niles, at the Niles Teen Center Friday. (C. Jason Brown for Pioneer Press)

Teen Pic-5/9/09-ExpandNews3
Ryan Abens, 17, of Morton Grove, plays darts with Sean Miller (right), Niles Teen Center supervisor. (C. Jason Brown/for Pioneer Press)

Teen Pic-5/9/09-ExpandNews2
Maria Pfister (center), 12, of Park Ridge, shares a laugh with Luiza La Sorella (right), 13, also of Park Ridge, while watching friends play Guitar Hero.. (C. Jason Brown/for Pioneer Press)

Teen Pic-5/9/09-Logo5
Lock In Logo Contest Voting

Teen Pic-5/9/09-Logo4
Lock In Logo Contest Voting

Teen Pic-5/9/09-ExpandNews1
The Niles Teen Center, located at Golf Mill Mall, is expanding with the help of Wal-Mart, Home Depot, the mall and village. (C. Jason Brown/Pioneer Press)

Teen Pic-5/9/09-Logo1
Mall T-Stand Display

Teen Pic-5/9/09-Logo1
Lock In Logo Contest Voting

Teen Pic-5/9/09-Logo3
Lock In Logo Contest Voting


March & April 2009

Teen Pic-4/30/09-Walmart Check 2
Wal-Mart-Donation of $2,500 through their Community Giving Program

Teen Pic-4/30/09-Walmart Check 1
Thanks Wal-Mart!!!!!

Teen Pic-4/28/09- Walmart Check Presentation
Walmart Check presentation at
4/28/09 Village Board meeting

Teen Pic-4/16/09-Mall Security2
 Presentation by Golf Mill Security

Teen Pic- 4/16/09-Mall Security1
Presentation by Golf Mill Security

Teen Pic-4/16/09 Mall Security3
Presentation by Golf Mill Security

Teen Pic-3/11/09-LibraryTech1
Niles Public Library- Teen Tech Week

Teen Pic-3/11/09-LibraryTech2
Teen Tech Week- Text Message Contest Winners

Teen Pic-3/11/09-LibraryTech3
Teen Tech Week- Bracelet/ Key Craft Project

Teen Pic-3/6/09-TopGolf1
Top Golf Trip

Teen Pic-3/6/09-TopGolf2
Top Golf Trip

Teen Pic-3/6/09-TopGolf3
Top Golf Trip



January & February 2009

Teen Pic-2/28/09-Makeup2
Make up Workshop with
the Niles School of Cosmetology

Teen Pic- 2/28/09-Makeup1
Make up Workshop with
the Niles School of Cosmetology

Teen Pic-2/28/09-Makeup3
Make up Workshop with
the Niles School of Cosmetology

Teen Pic-2/14/09-Dance1
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/14/09- Dance2
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/14/09-Dance3
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic 1/17/09- ScavHunt 1
Score!- Mall Scavenger Hunt

Teen Pic-1/17/09- ScavHunt2
Score! Mall Scavenger Hunt

Teen Pic-1/17/09- ScavHunt3
Score! Mall Scavenger Hunt

Teen Pic - Jan Wolves Game 3
Chicago Wolves Game 1/10/2009
Niles Teen Center Group Photo

Teen Pic - Jan Wolves Game 7
Chicago Wolves Game 1/10/2009
YMCA - Teen Dancing - Megan and Patrick

Teen Pic - Jan Wolves Game 8
Chicago Wolves Game
Pepsi T-Shirt Toss Winners - Elanta' and Jalen

Teen Pic - Jan Wolves Game 1 edited
Chicago Wolves Game 1/10/2009
Pregame Ceremony

Teen Pic - Jan Wolves Game 2
Chicago Wolves Game 1/10/2009
Pregame Ceremony

Teen Pic - Jan Wolves Game 6
Chicago Wolves Game 1/10/2009
Fight in 2nd Period

Teen Pic - Jan Wolves Game 4
Chicago Wolves Game 1/10/2009
Period 1 Action

Teen Pic - Jan Wolves Game 5
Chicago Wolves Game 1/10/2009
Timeout

Teen Pic-1-9-09-DisplayCase
Niles Teen Center
New Display Case

 2008- News Articles

 

7th Annual Haunted Garage
Niles Herald- October 30, 2008
Village Board introduces Niles Youth Council
Niles Herald- October 2, 2008

Youth Advisors Elected
Journal- October 1, 2008

Teen Center Helping Habitat
Bugle- September 11, 2008

Niles Community comes together against crime
Bugle- August 14, 2008

Register to reunite with stolen bikes
Niles Herald- August 7, 2008
National Night Out brings cops, public together
Niles Herald- August 7, 2008

Niles TV Hits the Web
Niles Herald- August 7, 2008

Teen Car Wash Brings in $340
Niles Journal- August 7, 2008

Wash for a Cause
Niles Herald- August 8, 2008

Teens work hard for Habitat for Humanity
Niles Bugle- July 31, 2008
Teen Center Report by Trustee Biederman- pg. 4
Village Board Minutes- June 24, 2008
Car Wash Benefits Teen Center, Charity
Niles Journal- July 23, 2008
Car Wash to Benefit Habitat for Humanity
Niles Bugle- July 17, 2008
"Locked In"- photos and caption
Niles Journal- June 25, 2008

Move to mall credited w/ Teen Center revival
Niles Herald- June 26, 2008

Lock-In at Golf Mill a 'Huge Success"
Niles Bugle- June 19, 2008
Teen Center has Big Summer Planned
Niles Journal- June 6, 2008

Night in Mall Lock In
Niles Bugle- May 15, 2008

Teen Center Sees Growth
Niles Journal- March 19, 2008

Teen Center- Valentine's Day Dance
Bugle- Feb. 28, 2008

Teen Center Doing Well Under Village
Niles Journal- Jan. 16, 2008

Teens, Seniors Team Up
Niles Journal- Dec. 5, 2007

Teen Job Connection/ Senior Center
Bugle- Nov. 29, 2007

Festival of Giving & Teens
Bugle- Nov. 29, 2007

2007 Haunted Garage
Niles Journal- Oct. 24, 2007

Teen Center New Programs/ Ideas
Niles Journal- Oct. 10, 2007

Grand Opening & Mark Williams
Pioneer Press- Sept. 20, 2007

Teen Center Grand Opening
Niles Journal- Sept. 19, 2007


2008 Event Photographs

December 2008

Teen Pic-12-30-08-Games1
Teens playing a game during winter break

Teen Pic-12-30-08-skiing1
Mark and Colleen skiing at Alpine Valley Resort

Teen Pic-12-30-08-skiing2
Sara skiing at Alpine Valley Resort

Teen Pic-12-22-08-Crafts4
Holiday Crafts- Teens making cookie jar recipes

Teen Pic-12-22-08-Crafts5
Holiday Crafts- Teens making cookie jar recipes

Teen Pic-12-22-08-Crafts6
Holiday Crafts- Teens making cookie jar recipes

Teen Pic-12-22-08-Crafts1
Holiday Crafts with Mrs. Brandel

Teen Pic-12-22-08-Crafts2
Holiday Crafts- Teens making "no-sew" blankets

Teen Pic-12-22-08-Crafts3
Holiday Crafts- Teens making "no-sew" blankets

Teen Pic-12-2-08-Gingerbread1
Teens making Gingerbread Houses

Teen Pic-12-2-08-Gingerbread2
Teens making Gingerbread Houses

Teen Pic-12-2-08-Gingerbread3
Completed Gingerbread House

Teen Pic- 11-24-08-Ceramics1
Paint N Party Ceramics

Teen Pic-11-24-08-Ceramics2
Paint N Party Ceramics

Teen Pic-11-24-08-Ceramics3
Paint N Party Ceramics



 October and November 2008

Teen Pic - 11/13/2008 - Speed Stacking - Sean and Kevin
Guinness World Record - Speed Stacking
Sean and Kevin

Teen Pic - 11/13/2008 - Speek Stacking - Kevin
Guinness World Record - Speed Stacking
Kevin

Teen Pic - 11/13/2008 - Speed Stacking - Sean 1
Guinness World Record - Speed Stacking
Sean

Teen Pic - 11/13/2008 - Speed Stacking - Matt
Guinness World Record - Speed Stacking
Matt

Teen Pic - 11/13/2008 - Speed Stacking - ryan 2
Guinness World Record - Speed Stacking
Ryan

Teen Pic - 11/13/2008 - Speed Stacking - Group in line
Guinness World Record - Speed Stacking
Kids in line

Teen Pic - 11/8/2008 - Hair Workshop - Marni
Hair Style Workshop - Marni

Teen Pic - 11/8/2008 - Hair Workshop - Debra
Hair Style Workshop - Debra

Teen Pic - 11/8/2008 - Hair Workshop - Students
Hair Style Workshop - Students

Teen Pic-10/26/08-HG 2008-1
Haunted Garage 2008- Marquee

Teen Pic-10/26/08-HG 2008-2
Haunted Garage 2008- Mark &Colleen at Entrance

Teen Pic-10/26/08-HG 2008-3
Elanta at Haunted Garage 2008

Teen Pic-10/26/08-HG 2008-4
Liam at Haunted Garage 20008

Teen Pic-10/26/08-HG 2008-5
The "Hell Room" at Haunted Garage

Teen Pic-10/26/08-HG 2008-6
Debra, Mike and Liam in "Hell Room"

Teen Pic-10/26/08-HG 2008-7
Sean in "The Science Lab"

Teen Pic-10/26/08-HG 2008-8
Dead teen in "The Science Lab"

Teen Pic-10/26/08-HG 2008-9
Teens & parent in "The Hell Room"

Teen Pic-10/26/08-HG 2008-10
Teens in "The Jail"

Teen Pic-10/26/08-HG 2008-11
Anthony and Michael in "The Science Lab"

Teen Pic-10/26/08-HG 2008-12
Haunted Garage group picture of teens

Teen Pic-10/27/08-New Windows-1 
Teen Center new window in Lounge

Teen Pic-10/27/08-New Windows-2
Teen Center new window in Game Room

Teen Pic-10/27/08-New Windows-3
Teen Center new window in Computer Lab



August and September 2008

Teen Pic- 9/13/08- Dance #2
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/13/08- Dance #1
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/25/08- Youth Council 2008-2009
2008-2009 Youth Council Officers

Teen Pic- Aug08- Habitat Check Presentation
Check Presentation to Habitat for Humanity from Car Wash-teens Megan and Ryan, teen center staff Sean, Marni and Mark, Jeff Smith from Habitat, Trustee Callero and Trustee Biederman

Teen Pic- Aug08- Teen Idol
"Teen Ambassadors"- volunteers from Teen Center to work the back to school "Teen Idol" event for Golf Mill Mall

Teen Pic- Aug08- Teen Idol 1
"Teen Ambassadors"- working the registration table

Teen Pic- Aug08- Teen Idol 2
"Teen Ambassadors"

Teen Pic- Aug08- Teen Idol 3
"Teen Ambassadors"

Teen Pic- Aug08- Teen Idol 4
Teen Idol at the Mill event

Teen Pic- Aug08- Teen Idol 5
Teen Idol at the Mill event- 30 finalists

Teen Pic- Aug08- Teen Idol 6
"Teen Ambassadors"- working the registration table

Teen Pic- Aug08- Teen Idol 7
Teen Center parents helping event and supervision

Teen Pic- Aug08- Teen Idol 8
Teen Idol at the Mill- Jon rockin the microphone

Teen Pic- Aug08- Teen Idol 9
Teen Idol at the Mill

Teen Pic- Aug08- Teen Idol 10
"Teen Ambassadors"- working the registration table



 June and July 2008

Teen pic- car wash 1
Charity Car Wash to benefit
Habitat for Humanity

Teen pic- car wash 2
Charity Car Wash for Habitat for Humanity
Teens Working Hard

Teen pic- Car wash 4
Charity Car Wash for Habitat for Humanity
"We need a break" :)

Teen pic- new air hockey 1
New Air Hockey Table

Teen Pic- Kermit 1
Pet Bullfrog- Kermit- 7/24/08

Teen pic- Kermit 2
Pet Bullfrog- Kermit- 7/24/08

Teen pic- new air hockey 2
New Air Hockey Table

Teen pic- mounted grafitti wall 1
Mounted "Free Expression" Art Wall

Teen pic- mounted grrafitti wall 2
Mounted "Free Expression" Art Wall

Teen pic- Bullfrogs 2
Bullfrogs- Rob and Big- RIP- 6/15/08-7/21/08

Teen pic- July 4 2008 #1
July 4th Parade Float with Teens

Teen pic- July 4 2008 #2
July 4th Parade Float with Teens

Teen pic- July 4 2008 #3
July 4th- Teens with Sean's dog

Teen pic- July 4 2008 #4
4th of July Parade

Teen pic- July 4 2008 #5
4th of July Parade

Teen pic- July 4 2008 #6
4th of July Parade with Teens

Teen Pic- July 4 2008 #7
4th of July- Post Parade Festival with Niles Park District- Selling Dippin Dots Ice Cream

Teen pic- Job Shadow 1
Job Shadow Day Participants

Teen pic- Job Shadow 2
Job Shadow Day with
Joe Annunzio, the Niles Village Attorney

Teen pic- job shadow 3
Job Shadow Day with
Anne at the Niles Public Library

Teen pic- job shadow 4
Job Shadow Day with
St. Matthew Center for Health

Teen pic- Job Shadow 5
Job Shadow Day with
Sue at the Niles Public Library

Teen pic- Job Shadow 6
Job Shadow Day with
Steve Vinezeano, Assistant Village Manager

Teen pic- Job Shadow 7
Job Shadow Day with the
Niles Police Dept. & Sgt. Boba

Teen pic- make up 1
Make-Up Workshop with
the Niles School of Cosmetology

Teen pic- make up 2
Make-Up Workshop: Students teaching the girls about make-up and their hair color

Teen pic- Make up 3
Make-Up Workshop

Teen pic- make up 4
Make-Up Workshop: Teen girls listening closely

Teen pic- make up 5
Make-Up Workshop: Students teaching each girl individually.

Teen pic- make up 6
Make-up Workshop: Group photo

Teen pic- Lockin 1
"Night-In-the-Mall"- Teens entering for Lock-In

Teen pic- Lockin 2
"Night-In-the-Mall"-Mark sharing rules & schedule

Teen pic- Lockin 3
"Night-In-the-Mall"-10 p.m.- Appetizers from Elephant Bar

Teen pic- Lockin 4
"Night-In-the-Mall"-10 p.m.- Beverages
donated by Coke

Teen pic- lockin 5
"Night-In-the-Mall"-Teens dancing to
the Chicken Dance, :)

Teen pic- Lockin 6
"Night-In-the-Mall"-Teens Dancing

Teen pic- Lockin 7
"Night-In-the-Mall"-Teens Dancing

Teen pic- lockin 8
"Night-In-the-Mall"-Free Expression" Art
Wall w/ Spray Paint

Teen pic- lockin 9
"Night-In-the-Mall"- 2 a.m.- Dance Dance Revolution Tourney

Teen pic- Lockin 11
"Night-In-the-Mall"- 2 a.m.- Relay Races

Teen pic- Lockin 12
"Night-In-the-Mall"- 2 a.m.- Pepsi Prize Wheel

Teen pic- Lockin 13
"Night-In-the-Mall"- 3 a.m.-Some of the Supervisors

Teen pic- Lockin 14
"Night-In-the-Mall"-3 a.m.- Teens playing Foosball

Teen pic- Lockin 15
"Night-In-the-Mall"- 4 a.m.- Movie in Teen Center

Teen pic- Lockin 16
"Night-In-the-Mall" Lock-In
group photo of all 63 teens


April and May 2008

Teen pic May Culver
Culver Field Day

Teen pic- May girls foosball
Girls playing Foosball

Teen pic- May teen games
Teens playing games

Teen pic Emerson 3
Emerson Middle School
Ice Cream Social

Teen pic- Emerson 2
Emerson Middle School
Ice Cream Social

Teen pic- May Emerson 1
Emerson Middle School
Ice Cream Social

Teen- pic-Logo Design 1
Lock In Logo Design Contest Voting Station

Teen- pic- Logo Design 2
Entries for Logo Design Contest

Teen- pic-Logo Design 3
Entries for Logo Design Contest

Teen- Pic- new DDR 1
Sean and Brittany playing DDR

Teen- pic- new DDR 3
The New Cobalt Flux DDR Pads

Teen- pic- new DDR 2
Elanta playing DDR

Teen- pic-Senior Pool Tourney Group
Intergenerational Pool Tournament

Teen- pic- Senior Pool Tourney 1
Pool Tournament- Pete and Ryan

Teen- pic-Senior Pool Tourney 2
Pool Tournament- Elanta





 February & March 2008

Teen- pic WolvesGame1- 3-29-08
Wolves Game

Teen- pic WolvesGame2- 3-29-08
Wolves Game

Teen- pic WolvesGame4- 3-29-08
Teens at Wolves Game
with player Brian Sipotz

Teen- pic playing DDR
Teens playing Dance Dance Revolution

Teen- pic MovieNight1- 3-28-08
Teen Movie Night

Teen- pic MovieNight2- 3-28-08
Teen Movie Night

 Teen- Wolves game night2- 3/7/08
Chicago Wolves Game Night

Teen- pic- EasterFashionShow-3/15/08
Spring Fashion Show

Teen- pic- paintball 3/26/08
Paintball Trip

Teen- Wolves game night1- 3/7/08
Wolves Autographed Jersey Donation

Teen-pic-DinnerMovie2-2-22-08
Dinner & a Movie night

Teen- pic DinnerMovie2-22-08
Dinner & a Movie night

Teen- pic Wilmot#2
Wilmot Ski Trip

Teen- pic Wilmot#3
Wilmot Ski Trip

Teen- pic- Wilmot#1
Wilmot Ski Trip

Teen- pic ValentinesDance#2
Valentine's Dance

Teen- pic ValentinesDance#1
Valentine's Dance

Teen- pic ValentinesDance#3
Valentine's Dance


December 2007 & January 2008

Teen- pic homework/ computers
Homework Time

Teen- pic Youth Council Jan 08
Niles Youth Council

Teen- pic playing PS2
MLB Tournament

Teen-puzzlepic-08
Dennis and Stephanie doing a puzzle

Teen-monopoly1-08pic
Playing Monopoly in the mall

Teen-Monopoly2pic-08
Sean's the Big Winner!!

Teen-GuitarTournament08pic
Guitar Hero Tournament

Teen-ParentTeengamespic-08
Parents playing games with teens

Teen-FestGiving08-pic
Joe and James wrapping gifts for the Festival of Giving


  
Pictures of the New Teen Center Facility- October 2007

Teen- pic Front Entrance
Front Entrance

Teen- pic Foyer
Foyer

Teen- pic Lounge
Lounge- DVD Player/ Karaoke Machine/ XBox 360

Teen- pic PS2
Game Room- Playstation 2

Teen- pic computer lab
Computer Lab- 5 Internet Accessible Computers

Teen- pic foosball
Game Room- Foosball/ Airhockey/ Darts/ Board Games

 


Teen Center Grand Opening at Golf Mill- Sept. 15, 2007

TeenCenterGrandOpening pic1
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

TeenCenterGrandOpening pic2
Presentation by Mayor Blase


last updated 7/12/10



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