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 2013- News Articles
Niles Teens Do the "Harlem Shake"
Niles Patch- March 8, 2013
Artwork Unveiled
Niles Journal- February 20, 2013
Tile Art Project Unveiled at Golf Mill
Niles Patch- February 16, 2013
Teen Center Artwork Unveiling Saturday
Niles Journal- February 13, 2013
Teens Leave Their Mark at Golf Mill
Niles Herald- Janurary 31, 2013
2013 Event Pictures
January & February 2013

Teen Pic- 2/16/13- Tile Art Ceremony 1
Tile Art Project Ceremony

Teen Pic- 2/16/13- Tile Art Ceremony 2
Tile Art Project Ceremony

Teen Pic- 2/16/13- Tile Art Ceremony 3
Tile Art Project Ceremony

Teen Pic- 2/16/13- Tile Art Ceremony 4
Tile Art Project Ceremony

Teen Pic- 2/16/13- Tile Art Ceremony 5
Tile Art Project Ceremony

Teen Pic- 2/16/13- Tile Art Ceremony 6
Tile Art Project Ceremony

Teen Pic- 2/14/13- VDay Candy 1 Teen Pic- 2/14/13- VDay Candy 2 Teen Pic- 2/14/13- VDay Candy 3

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- VDance 2
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- VDance 3
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- VDance 4
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- VDance 8
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- VDance 9
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- VDance 10
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- VDance 11
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- VDance 12
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- VDance 13
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- VDance 5
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- VDance 6
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- VDance 7
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- crochet project 1
Crafts with Halley- Crocheting

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- crochet project 2
Crafts with Halley- Crocheting

Teen Pic- 2/9/13- VDance 1
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic- 12/25/12-toys 1
Toys for Tots gifts at Lutheran General Hospital

Teen Pic- 12/25/12-toys 2
Toys for Tots gifts at Lutheran General Hospital

Teen Pic- 1/17/13- speaker 911 dispatch
Speaker Series- 911 Dispatch Center

2012- News Articles

Home Alone Afterschool
Public News Service- Audio article
October 29, 2012

Home Alone Afterschool
Public News Service- Print article
October 29, 2012
Gangs, drugs focus of seminar
Trib Local- October 25, 2012
Event stresses need to keep kids safe
Niles Herald-Spectator- October 25, 2012
Kids Salute Afterschool Programs at
Niles Teen Center
Niles Patch- October 23, 2012
Niles Teen Center promotes importance
of using after school time constructively
Niles Bugle- October 11, 2012

Building Community/Teens Know where
to go in Niles
Niles Herald- Sept. 20, 2012

Rally for Safe Afterschool Programs
Niles Journal- Sept. 12, 2012
New Year, Activities at Teen Center
Niles Journal- Sept. 5, 2012
Teens Stay Up All Night at Golf Mill
Niles Patch- June 23, 2012
Teens Get Mall All To Themselves
Niles Journal- June 20, 2012
School to Explore What
Summer Has to Offer
Niles Journal- May 16, 2012
Golf Mill, Teens Unveil Art Wall
Niles Journal- February 29, 2012
Putting a Spotlight on Afterschool Programs
Niles Bugle- February 23, 2012
Artwork Unveiled at Golf Mill
Niles Patch- February 21, 2012

Tiles for Niles: Golf Mill Shopping
Center to unveil local children's artwork
Niles Bugle- February 16, 2012

Teens Await Art Wall Revealing
Hundreds Collaborated on Display
Niles Journal- February 8, 2012
Old Navy Helps
Budding Rock Stars
Niles Journal- February 8, 2012
Who's Worthy of Rose      
Niles Journal- January 18, 2012
Culver Takes Up Rachel's Challenge
Niles Journal- January 18, 2012
Photos of the Year
Niles Herald- January 5, 2012

2012 Event Photographs

September & October 2012

Teen Pic- 10/18/12- LOA 1
Lights On Afterschool- Information Fair

Teen Pic- 10/18/12- LOA 2
Lights On Afterschool- Ceramic Painting

Teen Pic- 10/18/12- LOA 3
Lights On Afterschool- Game Tournaments

Teen Pic- 10/18/12- LOA 4
Lights On Afterschool- Rally

Teen Pic- 10/18/12- LOA 5
Lights On Afterschool- Rally

Teen Pic- 10/18/12- LOA 6
Lights On Afterschool- Dance Demonstration

Teen Pic- 10/18/12- LOA 7
Lights On Afterschool- Game Tournaments

Teen Pic- 10/18/12- LOA 8
Lights On Afterschool- Game Tournaments

Teen Pic- 10/18/12- LOA 9
Lights On Afterschool- Martial Arts Demo

Teen Pic- 10/18/12- LOA 10
Lights On Afterschool- Tile Art Project

Teen Pic- 10/18/12- LOA 11
Lights On Afterschool- Leaning Tower

Teen Pic- 10/18/12- LOA 12
Lights On Afterschool- Leaning Tower

Teen Pic- 10/10/12- Snake Show 1
Speaker Series- Snake Show

Teen Pic- 10/10/12- Snake Show 2
Speaker Series- Snake Show

Teen Pic- 10/10/12- Snake Show 3
Speaker Series- Snake Show

Teen Pic- 10/8/12- Fright Fest 1
Fright Fest Trip

Teen Pic- 10/8/12- Fright Fest 2
Fright Fest Trip

Teen Pic- 10/8/12- Fright Fest 3
Fright Fest Trip

Teen Pic- 10/3/12- T-shirt 1
Craft Project- T-Shirt Redesign

Teen Pic- 10/3/12- T-shirt 2
Craft Project- T-Shirt Redesign

Teen Pic- 10/3/12- T-shirt 3
Craft Project- T-Shirt Redesign

Teen Pic- 10/2/12- Police/Fire Tour 1
Police and Fire Tour

Teen Pic- 10/2/12- Police/Fire Tour 2
Police and Fire Tour

Teen Pic- 10/2/12- Halloween Display
Halloween Window Display

Teen Pic- 9/15/12- Dance 1
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/15/12- Dance 2
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/15/12- Dance 3
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/15/12- Dance 4
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/15/12- Dance 5
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/15/12- Dance 6
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/15/12- Dance 7
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/15/12- Dance 8
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/15/12- Dance 9
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic- 9/12/12- Speaker New Breed 1
Speaker Series- New Breed MMA

Teen Pic- 9/12/12- Speaker New Breed 2
Speaker Series- New Breed MMA

Teen Pic- 9/12/12- Speaker New Breed 3
Speaker Series- New Breed MMA

Teen Pic- 9/5/12- Jewelry 1
Craft Project- Jewelry Hangers

Teen Pic- 9/5/12- Jewelry 2
Craft Project- Jewelry Hangers

Teen Pic- 9/5/12- Jewelry 3
Craft Project- Jewelry Hangers

July & August 2012


Teen Pic- 7/20/12-IceSkating1
Skating at the Iceland Ice Rink


Teen Pic- 7/18/12- OldNavy5
Camp Old Navy- Job Shadow Day

Teen Pic- 7/18/12- OldNavy4
Camp Old Navy- Job Shadow Day

Teen Pic- 7/18/12- OldNavy3
Camp Old Navy- Job Shadow Day


Teen Pic- 7/18/12- OldNavy2
Camp Old Navy- Job Shadow Day


Teen Pic- 7/18/12- OldNavy1
Camp Old Navy- Job Shadow Day


Teen Pic- 7/4/12- Parade1
Niles 4th of July Parade

Teen Pic- 7/4/12- Parade2
Niles 4th of July Parade


Teen Pic- 7/4/12- Parade3
Niles 4th of July Parade

Teen Pic- 7/4/12- Parade4
Niles 4th of July Parade

Teen Pic- 7/4/12- Parade5
Niles 4th of July Parade

Teen Pic- 7/4/12- Parade6
Niles 4th of July Parade

May & June 2012

Teen Pic- 6/22/12- JobShadow1
Job Shadow Day- Rachael at U.S. Cellular

Teen Pic- 6/22/12- JobShadow2
Job Shadow Day- Josh at Athletico

Teen Pic- 6/22/12- JobShadow3
Job Shadow Day- Alexis at Professional Eye Care

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in1
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 10:30 pm- Dancing

 

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in2
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 10:30 pm- Dancing

 

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in3
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 10:30 pm- Dancing

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in4
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 10:30 pm- Dancing

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in5
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 10:30 pm- Dancing

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in6
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 10:30 pm- Dancing

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in7
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 10:30 pm- Dancing

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in8
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 1:00 am- Movie

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in9
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 3:00 am- Tug-O-War

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in10
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 3:00 am
Tug-O-War

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in11
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 3:45 am
Group Picture

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in12
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 4:30 am
Game Tournaments

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in13
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 4:30 am
Game Tournaments

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in14
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 3:45 am
Group Picture

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in15
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 11:00 pm- Pizza

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in16
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 3:45 am
Group Picture

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in17
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 4:30 am
Graffiti Wall

Teen Pic- 6/16/12- Lock-in18
"Night In the Mall" Lock-In- 5:30 am
Free Time

Teen Pic- 4/25/12-Nancy1

Teen Pic- 4/25/12-Nancy2

Teen Pic- 5/8/12- mod podge box
March & April 2012

Teen Pic- 4/23/12- Candle Holders 1
Crafts with Jesse- Candle Holders

Teen Pic- 4/23/12- Candle Holders 2
Crafts with Jesse- Candle Holders

Teen Pic- 4/23/12- Candle Holders 3
Crafts with Jesse- Candle Holders

Teen Pic- 4/10/12- Ice Cream Sundaes 1
Cooking with Nancy- Ice Cream Sundaes

Teen Pic- 4/10/12- Ice Cream Sundaes 2
Cooking with Nancy- Ice Cream Sundaes

Teen Pic- 4/10/12- Ice Cream Sundaes 3
Cooking with Nancy- Ice Cream Sundaes

Teen Pic- 4/5/12- Easter 1
Decorating Easter Eggs

Teen Pic- 4/5/12- Easter 2
Decorating Easter Eggs

Teen Pic- 4/5/12- Easter 3
Decorating Easter Eggs

January & February 2012

Teen Pic-2/20/12- Water Park 1
Kalahari Water Park in the Wisconsin Dells

Teen Pic-2/20/12- Water Park 2
Kalahari Water Park in the Wisconsin Dells

Teen Pic-2/20/12- Water Park 3
Kalahari Water Park in the Wisconsin Dells

Teen Pic- 2/17/12- Muffins 1
Muffins with Ramsina

Teen Pic- 2/17/12- Muffins 2
Muffins with Ramsina

Teen Pic- 2/17/12- Muffins 3
Muffins with Ramsina

Teen Pic-2/18/12-Tile Art 1
Tile Art Project Unveiling Ceremony

Teen Pic-2/18/12-Tile Art 2
Tile Art Project Unveiling Ceremony

Teen Pic-2/18/12-Tile Art 3
Tile Art Project Unveiling Ceremony

Teen Pic-2/18/12-Tile Art 4
Tile Art Project Unveiling Ceremony

Teen Pic-2/18/12-Tile Art 5
Tile Art Project Unveiling Ceremony

Teen Pic-2/18/12-Tile Art 6
Tile Art Project Unveiling Ceremony

Teen Pic-2/11-12- V-Day 7
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/11-12- V-Day 8
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/11-12- V-Day 9
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/11-12- V-Day 4
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/11-12- V-Day 5
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/11-12- V-Day 6
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/11-12- V-Day 1
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/11-12- V-Day 2
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/11-12- V-Day 3
Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/8/12-PaperRoses 2
Paper Roses Craft Project with Jesse

Teen Pic-2/8/12-PaperRoses 3
Paper Roses Craft Project with Jesse

Teen Pic-2/8/12-PaperRoses 4
Paper Roses Craft Project with Jesse

Teen Pic-1/17/12-Muffins 1
Baking Muffins from scratch with Nancy

Teen Pic-1/17/12-Muffins 2
Baking Muffins from scratch with Nancy

Teen Pic-2/8/12-PaperRoses 1
Paper Roses Craft Project with Jesse

Teen Pic- 1/16/12-Sky High 1
Sky High Sports Trip

Teen Pic- 1/16/12-SkyHigh 2
Sky High Sports Trip

Teen Pic- 1/16/12-SkyHigh 3
Sky High Sports Trip

Teen Pic- 1/4/12- Swimming Trip 1
Swimming and Dodgeball Trip

Teen Pic- 1/4/12- Swimming Trip 2
Swimming and Dodgeball Trip

Teen Pic- 1/4/12- Swimming Trip 3
Swimming and Dodgeball Trip



2011- News Articles 

Suburban Scares: Fall Festivals and Spooky
Soirees on Tap this weekend
Niles Bugle- October 27, 2011
Helping kids grow up healthy, happy and social
Niles Bugle- October 27, 2011
Event promotes importance of
Afterschool Programs
Niles Herald- October 27, 2011
Teens Welcome 'Story Spinners"
Niles Journal- October 26, 2011
Youth Artists Tapped to Design New
Niles Teen Center Display
Niles Journal- October 26, 2011
Kids Turn Lights On: Teen Center Lauded for
Promoting After-School
Niles Journal-October 26, 2011
Kids, Businesses Rally
for Afterschool Programs
Niles Patch- October 24, 2011

Rally Chance for Teens
to Learn More about Community
Niles Journal- October 13, 2011

Lights Out: Haunted House Cancelled;
Costume Party Planned
Niles Journal- October 5, 2011
Dancin' The Night Away/ Rockin Out
Niles Journal- September 21, 2011
Callero credits residents with Award
Niles Bugle- September 22, 2011
Back to School Bash
Niles Journal- September, 14, 2011
Golf Mill Marketing Head
Takes Job in Deer Park
Niles Journal- August 24, 2011
Maine East Graduate Fighting Leukemia
Niles Journal- July 20, 2011
Teens Get Job Shadow Day at
Old Navy Store
Niles Patch- July 19, 2011
Carnival at Maine East Start Thursday
Niles Patch- July 19, 2011
Job Shadow Day- Businesses Give
Teens Look at Career Opportunities
Niles Herald- July 7, 2011
Totally Teens- Lock-In
Niles Journal- June 29, 2011
Lock-In Turns Teens into Mall Rats
Niles Journal- June 15, 2011
Teen Center, Mall, Library All Team for Ice Cream
Niles Patch- June 13, 2011
Mall Expands Library Use in Niles
Niles Journal- June 8, 2011

Village of Niles- Best Place in the 
Nation to Raise Kids
Niles Journal- May 11, 2011

Gordon Food Service Marketplace:
New store gets cooking at Golf Mill
Niles Herald- April 19, 2011
Teen Center tips vote for international award
Niles Bugle- April 21, 2011
Fourteen Recieve 'Roses' Awards at
Gala Event
Niles Patch- April 13, 2011
Food Superstore Breaks Ground at
Golf Mill
Niles Patch- April 12, 2011
Partnership's The Star: Golf Mill, Teen
Center Earn National Award
Niles Journal- April 6, 2011
Golf Mill Shopping Center Recieves
National Marketing Award
Niles Patch- April 5, 2011
No Slowing Down over Spring
Break for Teens
Niles Journal- March 23, 2011
Golf Mill Shopping Center: Teen Center,
Mall parternship lauded
Niles Herald- February 28, 2011
Night of Roses recognizes
home grown success
Niles Bugle- March 3, 2011
Golf Mill vying for
spring break stay-cation status
Niles Bugle- March 17, 2011
Golf Mill Named Finalist for National Award
Mall touted the Niles Teen Center,
a tenant, in its application
Niles Patch- February 20, 2011
Teen Center boosts Golf Mill's recognition
Niles Bugle- February 24, 2011
New Names Cultivated for Rosy Night
including Golf Mill Mall's community support
Niles Journal- March 2, 2011
Valentine's Day: Dance to the Music
Niles Herald- February 14, 2011
Area abounds with all-ages
Valentine's suggestions
Niles Bugle- Feburary 10, 2011
Local Speaker Series Enriches Teen Center
Niles Journal- February 2, 2011
Survey: Niles One of Best to Raise Kids In
Niles Herald- January 11, 2011
Teens Sound Off on Likes and Dislikes
Kids at the Teen Center interview
each other when Patch.com comes to visit
Niles Patch- January 23, 2011
Teen Center: Real Chat, Real Room
Niles Herald- January 24, 2011 
            

2011 Event Photographs
November & December 2011

Teen Pic-12/15/11-Gingerbread House 2
Gingerbread Houses

Teen Pic-12/15/11-Gingerbread House 3
Gingerbread Houses

Teen Pic- 12/15/11- Gingerbread House 4
Gingerbread Houses

Teen Pic-11/22/11-Daisy Visit 1
Visiting with Mark's Chiuahua- Daisy

Teen Pic-11/22/11-Daisy Visit 2
Visiting with Mark's Chiuahua- Daisy

Teen Pic-12/15/11-Gingerbread Houses 1
Gingerbread Houses

Teen Pic-11/10/11- Turkey Cookies 1
Turkey Sugar Cookies

Teen Pic-11/10/11- Turkey Cookies 2
Turkey Sugar Cookies

Teen Pic-11/10/11- Turkey Cookies 3
Turkey Sugar Cookies

September & October 2011

Teen Pic-11/1/11-Lights On Check 1
JCPenney's $650 sponsorship of the
Tile Artwork Installation at Golf Mill Mall

Teen Pic-11/1/11-Lights On Check 2
JCPenney's $650 sponsorship of the
Tile Artwork Installation at Golf Mill Mall

Teen Pic-10/28/11-Halloween Party13
Halloween Party- Costume Contest

Teen Pic-10/28/11-Halloween Party10
Halloween Party

Teen Pic-10/28/11-Halloween Party11
Halloween Party- Costume Contest

Teen Pic-10/28/11-Halloween Party12
Halloween Party- Costume Contest

Teen Pic-10/28/11-Halloween Party7
Halloween Party

Teen Pic-10/28/11-Halloween Party8
Halloween Party

Teen Pic-10/28/11-Halloween Party9
Halloween Party

Teen Pic-10/28/11-Halloween Party4
Halloween Party

Teen Pic-10/28/11-Halloween Party5
Halloween Party

Teen Pic-10/28/11-Halloween Party6
Halloween Party

Teen Pic-10/29/11-Halloween Party1
Halloween Party

Teen Pic-10/29/11-Halloween Party2
Halloween Party

Teen Pic-10/29/11-Halloween Party3
Halloween Party

Teen Pic-10/27/11-Cupcakes1
Decorating Halloween Cupcakes

Teen Pic-10/27/11-Cupcakes2
Decorating Halloween Cupcakes

Teen Pic-10/27/11-Cupcakes3
Decorating Halloween Cupcakes

Teen Pic-10/20/11-LightsOn-1
Lights On Afterschool- Information Fair

Teen Pic-10/20/11-LightsOn-2
Lights On Afterschool-playing foosball

Teen Pic-10/20/11-LightsOn-3
Lights On Afterschool- Steve V. and Mark

Teen Pic-10/20/11-LightsOn-4
Lights On Afterschool- Brunswick Zone

Teen Pic-10/20/11-LightsOn-5
Lights On Afterschool-Boy Scouts

Teen Pic-10/20/11-LightsOn-6
Lights On Afterschool-GameStop

Teen Pic-10/20/11-LightsOn-7
Lights On Afterschool-Snacks from GFS

Teen Pic-10/20/11-LightsOn-8
Lights On Afterschool-Yesenia and Jesse

Teen Pic-10/20/11-LightsOn-9
Lights On Afterschool- Sky High Sports

Teen Pic-10/20/11-LightsOn-10
Lights On Afterschool-Niles is the
Best Place in the US to Raise Kids

Teen Pic-10/20/11-LightsOn-11
Lights On Afterschool
Police Chief Strezlecki and Mayor Callero

Teen Pic-10/20/11-LightsOn-12
Lights On Afterschool
Mayor Callero speaking to the teens and parents about the importance of afterschool programming

Teen Pic-10/13/11-Cupcakes-1
Baking Halloween Cupcakes with Nancy

Teen Pic-10/13/11-Cupcakes-2
Baking Halloween Cupcakes with Nancy

Teen Pic-10/13/11-Cupcakes-3
Baking Halloween Cupcakes with Nancy

Teen Pic-10/13/11-Cupcakes-4
Baking Halloween Cupcakes with Nancy

Teen Pic-10/13/11-Cupcakes-5
Baking Halloween Cupcakes with Nancy

Teen Pic-10/13/11-Cupcakes-6
Decorating Halloween Cupcakes with Nancy

Teen Pic-10/10/11-FrightFest-1
Fright Fest Trip

Teen Pic-10/10/11-FrightFest-2
Fright Fest Trip

Teen Pic-10/10/11-FrightFest-3
Fright Fest Trip

Teen Pic-10/6/11-Tacos-1
Cooking Walking Tacos with Nancy

Teen Pic-10/6/11-Tacos-2
Cooking Walking Tacos with Nancy

Teen Pic-10/6/11-Tacos-3
Cooking Walking Tacos with Nancy

Teen Pic-9/29/11-TileArt-1
Working on the Tile Art Project

Teen Pic-9/29/11-TileArt-2
Working on the Tile Art Project

Teen Pic-9/29/11-TileArt-3
Working on the Tile Art Project

Teen Pic-9/28/11-Oragami-1
Oragami projects with Jesse

Teen Pic-9/28/11-Oragami-2
Oragami projects with Jesse

Teen Pic-9/28/11-Oragami-3
Oragami projects with Jesse

Teen PIc-9/22/11-Cookies1
Yusuf and Lavan Baking Cookies
with Nancy (Social Worker)

Teen PIc-9/22/11-Cookies2
Alex and Chris Baking Cookies
with Nancy (Social Worker)

Teen PIc-9/22/11-Cookies3
Daisy and Yusuf  Baking Cookies
with Nancy (Social Worker)

Teen Pic-9/17/11-Dance1
Back to School Dance- Crowd on the Balcony

Teen Pic-9/17/11-Dance2
Back to School Dance- some of the girls posing

Teen Pic-9/17/11-Dance3
Back to School Dance- Hula-Hoop Contest

Teen Pic-9/17/11-Dance4
Back to School Dance- Hula-Hoop Contest

Teen Pic-9/17/11-Dance5
Back to School Dance- the pile o' shoes

Teen Pic-9/17/11-Dance6
Back to School Dance- Dance Off Contest

Teen Pic-9/17/11-Dance7
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic-9/17/11-Dance8
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic-9/17/11-Dance9
Back to School Dance

Teen Pic-8/16/11-Trampoline1
Extreme Trampoline- Walter, Ryan and Jonathon

Teen Pic-8/16/11-Trampoline2
Extreme Trampoline- On the Dodgeball Court

Teen Pic-8/16/11-Trampoline3
Extreme Trampoline- On the Dodgeball Court

Teen Pic-10/28/11-Halloween Party13
July & August 2011

Teen Pic-8/2/11-Swim-Dodgeball
Swim and Dodgeball Trip at the Niles Fitness Center

Teen Pic-8/2/11-Facials1
Facial Day with the Social Workers

Teen Pic-8/2/11-Facials2
Facial Day with the Social Workers

Teen PIc- 7/19/11-CampOldNavy1
Camp Old Navy- Job Shadow Experience
Whole group getting a tour of the store

Teen PIc- 7/19/11-CampOldNavy2
Camp Old Navy- Job Shadow Experience
Group working on an "efficiency" exercise

Teen PIc- 7/19/11-CampOldNavy3
Camp Old Navy- Job Shadow Experience
Aneta, Helaine and Cassidi with the price scanners

Teen PIc- 7/19/11-CampOldNavy4
Camp Old Navy- Job Shadow Experience
Mark and Peter made an outfit display

Teen PIc- 7/19/11-CampOldNavy5
Camp Old Navy- Job Shadow Experience
Rachael and Alan dressed the mannequin

Teen PIc- 7/19/11-CampOldNavy6
Camp Old Navy- Job Shadow Experience
Parisa, Emily and Ana with the price scanners

Teen Pic-7/13/11-Nails1
Nail Salon Day with Miri & Deanna

Teen Pic-7/13/11-Nails2
Nail Salon Day with the social work interns

Teen Pic-7/13/11-Nails3
Nail Salon Day with Miri and Deanna

Teen Pic-7/4/11- Parade1
4th of July Parade- Group Picture

Teen Pic-7/4/11- Parade2
4th of July Parade- Emily helping to decorate

Teen Pic-7/4/11- Parade3
4th of July Parade
Peter A., Peter B., Peter F. and Ryan D.

Teen Pic-7/4/11- Parade4
4th of July Parade
Teens passing out candy

Teen Pic-7/4/11- Parade5
4th of July Parade
Colleen helping to ration the candy

Teen Pic-7/4/11- Parade6
4th of July Parade

May & June 2011

Teen Pic-6/24/11-JobShadow1
Job Shadow Day- Olivia with Lauren at Athletico

Teen Pic-6/24/11-JobShadow2
Job Shadow Day- Peter and Alex with Officer Hernandez at the Niles Police Department

Teen Pic-6/24/11-JobShadow3
Job Shadow Day- Audrey with Dr. Sakas at the Niles Animal Hospital

Teen Pic-6/20/11- LockIn1
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
9:30 pm- Entrance and Event T-Shirts

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn2
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
10:30 pm- Hula Hoop contest with the DJ

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn3
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
10:30 pm- Girls dancing along with the DJ's music

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn4
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
11:00 pm- Balloon stuffing contest with the DJ

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn5
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
Midnight movie at the mall's center court

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn6
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
Midnight movie at the mall's center court

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn7
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
2:30 am- group picture

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn8
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
2:30 am- group picture

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn9
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
3:00 am- video game tournaments

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn10
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
3:00 am- graffitti art wall

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn11
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
3:00 am- Air Hockey Tournament

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn12
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
3:00 am- Bumper Pool games

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn13
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
4:00 am- group of teens talking

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn14
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!- 4:30 am

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn15
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!- 4:30 am

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn16
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
6:00 am- Breakfast

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn19
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!
6:00 am- Breakfast

Teen Pic-6/20/11-LockIn20
Night In the Mall- Lock-In Party!!- 6:30 am

Teen Pic-6/2/11-K-9Demo1
Officer Zawilla and the K-9 Oden
demonstrate the "bite suit"

Teen Pic-6/2/11-K-9Demo2
Officer Zawilla and the K-9 Oden
demonstrate a drug search

Teen Pic-6/2/11-K-9Demo3
Officer Zawilla and Oden make a presentation to teens at the Teen Center

Teen Pic-6/8/11-TieDye1
Tie-dying t-shirts with Miri and Deanna, the social work interns from Niles Family Services

Teen Pic-6/8/11-TieDye2
Tie-dying t-shirts with Miri and Deanna, the social work interns from Niles Family Services

Teen Pic-6/8/11-TieDye3
Tie-dying t-shirts with Miri and Deanna, the social work interns from Niles Family Services

Teen Pic-5/25/11-Scarf1
Making Scarves from old
T-shirts with the Social Workers

Teen Pic-5/25/11-Scarf2
Making Scarves from old
T-shirts with the Social Workers

Teen Pic-5/25/11-Scarf3
Making Scarves from old
T-shirts with the Social Workers

Teen Pic-5/19/11-MCYAF banner
Supporting the Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation's awareness campaign

Teen Pic-5/19/11-U-SpySpeaker1
Speaker Series with Perry Myers- private investigator and owner of U-Spy Stores

Teen Pic-5/19/11-U-SpySpeaker2
Speaker Series with Perry Myers- private investigator and owner of U-Spy Stores

Teen Pic-5/4/11-PhonePouches1
Making Cell Phone Pouches with the Social Workers- Kristen and Deanna

Teen Pic-5/4/11-PhonePouches2
Making Cell Phone Pouches with the Social Workers- Kristen and Deanna

Teen Pic-5/4/11-PhonePouches3
Making Cell Phone Pouches with the Social Workers- Kristen and Deanna

Teen Pic- 4/20/11-EasterEggs1
Dying Easter Eggs with the Social Workers- Kristen and Deanna

Teen Pic- 4/20/11- EasterEggs2
Dying Easter Eggs with the Social Workers- Kristen and Deanna

Teen Pic-4/20/11-EasterEggs3
Dying Easter Eggs with the Social Workers- Kristen and Deanna

March & April 2011

Teen Pic-4/1/11-LockIn1
Spring Break Beach Party with Golf Mill
Friday- Lock-In Preview Party

Teen Pic-4/1/11-Lock-In2
Spring Break Beach Party with Golf Mill
Friday- Lock-In Preview Party

Teen Pic-4/1/11-Lock-In3
Spring Break Beach Party with Golf Mill
Friday- Lock-In Preview Party

Teen Pic-4/1/11-Lock-In4
Spring Break Beach Party with Golf Mill
Friday- Lock-In Preview Party

Teen Pic-4/1/11-Lock-In5
Spring Break Beach Party with Golf Mill
Friday- Lock-In Preview Party

Teen Pic-4/1/11-Lock-In6
Spring Break Beach Party with Golf Mill
Friday- Lock-In Preview Party

Teen Pic- 3/29/11-MovieDay1
Spring Break Beach Party with Golf Mill
Tuesday- Movie Day at the Teen Center

Teen Pic-3/29/11-MovieDay2
Spring Break Beach Party with Golf Mill
Tuesday- Movie Day at the Teen Center

Teen Pic-3/29/11-MovieDay3
Spring Break Beach Party with Golf Mill
Tuesday- Movie Day at the Teen Center


January & February 2011

Teen Pic- 2/17/11-Speaker-Fire1
Speaker Series with Jim Leibach from theNiles Fire Department

Teen Pic- 2/17/11-Speaker-Fire2
Speaker Series Presentation of the "Hazard House" by the Niles Fire Department

Teen Pic-2/18/11-BBall Hoop
New Basketball Hoop in the foyer

Teen Pic-2/14/11-VDay Dance1
Teens during the Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/14/11-VDay Dance 2
Teens during the Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/14/11-VDay Dance3
Teens during the Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/14/11-VDay Dance4
Teens during the Valentine's Day Dance

Teen Pic-2/14/11-VDay Dance5
Teens during the Valentine's Day Dance

Teen PIc-2/14/11-VDay Dance6
Mark and his wife, Colleen, taking a break from supervising for a brief slow dance

Teen Pic-2/14/11-Dance3
Cristian Resendez scoots out of the pile of coats during a Valentine's Day dance for middle school kids at the Niles Family Fitness Center on Saturday. | Joe Cyganowski~ForSun-TimesMedia.

Teen Pic-2/14/11-Dance-4
Sherlina Chauhan, Amanda Pusateri and Samantha Padillo, all of Niles, attend a Valentine's Day dance for middle school kids held at the Niles Family Fitness Center on Saturday. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Teen Pic-2/14/11-Dance5
A Valentine's Day dance for middle school kids was held Saturday at the Niles Family Fitness Center. Jeremy Meger and Eric We mug for a picture taken by Lejla Vojnikovic. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Teen Pic-2/14/11-Dance1
A Valentine's Day dance for middle school kids was held at the Niles Family Fitness Center on Saturday. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-TimesMedia

Teen Pic-2/14/11-Dance2
A Valentine's Day dance for middle school kids was held at the Niles Family Fitness Center on Saturday. More than 200 kids attended the dance. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Teen Pic- 1/21/11- PurpleCow
Patrick relaxes on the donated 75 lb. purple cow, too bad it only lasted a week before developing the incurable disease called "pullarmicus torelease fiberfillium".

Teen Pic- 1/20/11-Patch1
Pam Defiglio from Patch.com explains online journalism to teens during the Speaker Series

Teen Pic- 1/20/11- Patch2
Teens interviewed each other and wrote stories for Patch.com during the Speaker Series Presentation

Teen Pic- 1/20/11-Patch3
Pam works with teens as they write their stories for Patch.com

Teen Pic- 1/7/11-Skateboard1
Teens holding their own skateboard repair class

Teen Pic- 1/7/11-Skateboard2
Teens working on their skate decks

Teen Pic-1/7/11-Dominos
Amber creates a domino trail


2010- News Articles 

2010 Year in Review
Niles Teen Center takes Spotlight
The Bugle- December 30, 2010

2010 Year in Review
Niles Best Place to Raise Kids &
Teen Center award
Niles Journal- December 28, 2010
Niles Named America's Best, Affordable Places
to Raise Kids
Business Week- December 14, 2010
Smile, Niles! Village Named Top Place to
Raise Kids
Niles Journal- December 22, 2010
Businessweek names Niles "Best Place to
Raise Kids in Illinois"
Niles Bugle- December 23, 2010
Niles Named Best Place to Raise Kids in Illinois
Village of Niles- Press Release- December 14, 2010
Toys for Tots at Lutheran General Hospital
Niles Journal- December 14, 2010
Teen Center Program Addresses Gay Issues
Niles Journal- December 8, 2010
Tam Golf Course Haunted by Teens
Niles Journal- November 3, 2010
Letter from IL State Representative
Nekritz regarding the Bright Ideas
Award- October 28, 2010
Haunts and Horrors at the Garage
Niles Bugle- October 28, 2010
Visitors Narrowly Escape Haunted Garage
Niles Patch- October 23, 2010
Teens Terrorize Tam at Haunted Garage
Niles Journal- October 20, 2010
Harvard Looks Up to Teen Center
Niles Jounal- October 8, 2010
Teen Center among first honored as innovative
Niles Bugle, October 7, 2010
In Safety of Well-Lit Room, T
Teens Plan Haunted Garage
Niles Patch.com- October 6, 2010
"Creative Approach" garners reconition
Niles Herald- October 6, 2010
Niles officials: Tech updates mean better
video surveillance
Trib Local- October 6, 2010
Walmart donates $1,000 to Teen
Center for Video Surveillance
Press Release- October 5, 2010
Niles Teen Center
Community Resources Profile
Niles Patch.com- September 30, 2010
Back to School Dance- cover pictures
Niles Journal- Sept. 29, 2010

Bust a Move for School
Back to School Dance
Niles Journal, Sept. 8, 2010

A Long Drive for Golf Mill:
Throughout the mall's 50 years, change
has been par for the course
Chicago Tribune, August 11, 2010

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

December 2010

Teen Pic-12/28/10-AlpineSki1
Alpine Valley Ski Trip
Mark and Colleen

Teen Pic-12/28/10-AlpineSki2
Teens gathered to go home after a long day of skiing and snowboarding

Teen Pic-12/28/10-AlpineSki3
Alpine Valley Ski Trip
Pete relaxing before heading home

Teen Pic- 12/10/10- Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots distribution to kids through Lutheran General hospital

Teen Pic- 12/9/10- LGBTQ presentation1
LGBTQ presentation by AJ and Anne-Marie from Response Center

Teen Pic- 12/9/10- LGBTQ presentation2
LGBTQ presentation by AJ and Anne-Marie from Response Center

Teen Pic- 12/2/10- Kinect1
Teens dancing to the new game on the Xbox 360 with the Kinect accessory.

Teen Pic- 12/2/10- Kinect2
Teens dancing to the new game on the Xbox 360 with the Kinect accessory.

Teen Pic- 12/2/10- Kinect3
Teens dancing to the new game on the Xbox 360 with the Kinect accessory.

Teen Pic- 12/1/10- Homework Time1
Dennis working on Math homework with Dominic

Teen Pic- 12/1/10- Homework Time2
Victor and Jeremy doing homework

Teen PIc- 12/1/10- Homework Time3
Malik working on Social Studies homework


October & November 2010

Teen Pic- 10/29/10-Ghostly Whispers1
Ghostly Whispers with professional storytellers

Teen Pic- 10/29/10- Ghostly Whispers2
Ghostly Whispers with professional storytellers

Teen Pic- 10/29/10- Ghostly Whispers3
Ghostly Whispers with professional storytellers

Teen Pic- 10/25/10-HG2
Teens acting in the Haunted Garage

Teen Pic-10/25/10-HG1
Community members scared by the monster clowns

Teen Pic- 10/25/10-HG3
Teens acting in the Haunted Garage

Teen Pic- 10/25/10-HG4
Teens acting in the Haunted Garage

Teen Pic- 10/25/10-HG5
Teens acting in the Haunted Garage

Teen Pic- 10/25/10-HG6
Teens acting in the Haunted Garage

Teen Pic- 10/25/10-HG7
Teens acting in the Haunted Garage

Teen Pic- 10/25/10-HG8
Teens acting in the Haunted Garage

Teen Pic- 10/25/10-HG9
Teens acting in the Haunted Garage

Teen Pic- 10/11/10-FrightFestTrip
Teen Trip to Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America

Teen Pic- 10/7/10-CraftClass
Jennifer working on a Halloween scrapbook project with Linda during a craft class

Teen Pic-9/28/10-Walmart Donation
Walmart donates $1000 to the Teen Center to assist with the purchase of video surveillance cameras


August & September 2010

Teen Pic-9/18/10-Dance1
Back to School Dance
(Courtesy of Tom Robb-Journal&Topics)

Teen Pic-9/18/10-Dance2
Back to School Dance- Line Dancing
(Courtesy of Tom Robb-Journal&Topics)

Teen Pic-9/18/10-Dance3
Back to School Dance- Line Dancing
(Courtesy of Tom Robb-Journal&Topics)

Teen Pic-9/18/10-Dance4
Back to School Dance- Break Dancing
(Courtesy of Tom Robb-Journal&Topics)

Teen Pic-9/18/10-Dance5
Back To School Dance
Air Guitar Contest

Teen Pic-9/18/10-Dance6
Back to School Dance- Air Guitar Contest
(Courtesy of Tom Robb-Journal&Topics)

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

Teen Pic-6/20/10-LockIn7
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)

Teen Pic-7/25/09-CarWash5
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 10/29/12



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