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Village of Park Forest - Sustainability News

Posted on: August 29, 2019

[ARCHIVED] Pumpkin Smash

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Bring your pumpkins/jack o'lanterns to smash or catapult! Enjoy hot chocolate and s'mores. All pumpkins will be composted on a farm nearby.

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    Park Forest, IL 60466
    Phone: 708-748-1112

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    Monday - Friday

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