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Glenview Park District E-News
LAST BLAST OF SUMMER!
August 27-September 9, 2009 |
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Dear Glenview Park District Resident,
Whether you are looking for some great end-of-summer activities or the inviting tranquility of a winding path through a park, find it at the Glenview Park District! Make the most of the waning days of the season at Roosevelt Pool or Wagner Farm ... join a sports league ... check out the Open Houses at the Glenview Ice Center or Glenview Tennis Club ... hit the links at our golf clubs ... the possibililties are endless and the experiences are waiting.
See you at the pools and in the parks!
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PICTURED ABOVE: Take one last dip of summer this weekend or next at Roosevelt Pool. | |
| LAST DIP OF SUMMER
Roosevelt Pool, 2239 Fir. St. |
Pool Information Hotline:
(847) 724-3337, Option 4 |
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See you at the pool for the last dip of summer. Roosevelt will be open for the following post season days and hours through Labor Day, Monday, September 7:
Friday, August 28: 4:30-9 p.m.
Saturday, August 29: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday, August 30: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Closed Aug. 31-Sept. 3
Friday, September 4: 4:30-9 p.m.
Saturday, September 5: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday, September 6: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Monday, September 7: 11:30 a.m-5 p.m. (Labor Day)
Tuesday, September 8: Roosevelt Pool will be closed for the season.
Thank you for a great summer season! We hope to see you next year!
Keep your pool membership cards in a safe place for next year! |
| We Want You!
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED |
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Do you love sports, enjoy working with young people and have a few hours a week to share your passion? Why not become a volunteer sports coach for one of the Glenview Park District's Youth Sports Leagues? Volunteering is a great way to:
- Get involved in your child's team
- Gain experience working with children (great for high schoolers & college students interested in teaching!)
- Give back to the community & make a difference
E-mail Jill Bruns, Supervisor of Youth Athletics, or call her at (224) 521-2560 for information. Click here for more information. |
| Fall Safety Tips
H1N1 PRECAUTIONS |
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The Glenview Park District would like to remind parents and other patrons that you play a key role in helping us to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for your kids and for all "kids at heart." Please take a minute to read the Park District's guidelines on the H1N1 virus and other flu viruses and have a safe & healthy fall at the Glenview Park District. |
| CALLING ALL KINDERGARTEN KIDS AND PARENTS |
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Go on an educational adventure with Extraordinary KidsClasses start September 8 - spaces still available
Is your little one enrolled in morning or afternoon kindergarten this year? Supplement their learning with Extraordinary Kids, a kindergarten enrichment program at the Glenview Park District that provides the perfect mix of fun and education. With a 1:9 teacher to student ratio, the Extraordinary Kids experience prepares children for a highly successful, lifelong learning adventure.
Extraordinary Kids meets once a week for two hours. Class times are scheduled to accommodate your child's school schedule and are conveniently located at Roosevelt Pool Community Building, 2239 Fir St. Register online or at Park Center. Use activity number 101222. For more information visit extraordinary-kids.com. |
| Come play with us!
THIS WEEKEND'S FUN |
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GLENVIEW SENIOR CLUB END-OF-AUGUST GARAGE SALE
Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. (847) 724-4793
Thursday, August 27, 9 am-2 pm
Friday, August 28, 9 am-noon
Look for a great bargain or just browse and see what you'll find! Free and open to the public. |
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
Glenview Park Golf Club, 800 Shermer Rd. (847) 724-0250
Friday, August 28, 7:30 pm
Enjoy the magical sounds of summer at our final "Friday Night Live" performance at the Glenview Park Golf Club featuring "A Chunk of Soul." Come out for a twilight round of golf and stick around for a great evening. Food service starts at 6:45 pm, music at 7:30 pm. |
GLENVIEW FARMER'S MARKET
Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Rd. (847) 657-1506
Saturdays through October 10, 8 am-noon
Find a bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, homemade jellies and preserves, and fresh-baked goods.
The Chef's Table features local chefs doing cooking demonstrations using produce purchased at the market. Click here to see the featured chefs on August 29 and September 5. The Green Table is a new environmental community resource at the Farmer's Market whose goal is to promote conversation about and education on sustainable living. Click here to see the featured topic and expert on August 29 and September 5.
Along with all the fresh produce, come on over to the farm and pick up a cold ice cream treat! Wagner Farm Sweets & Treats is open Saturdays at 10 am during the Farmer's Market.
Wagner Farm Mum Sales also begin Saturday, August 29. |
FALL OPEN HOUSE
Glenview Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr Rd. (847) 724-2800
Saturday, August 29, 1:30-4:30 pm
Come and see our facility and enjoy Free Public Skating from 1:30-4:30 p.m (rental skates additional). Children ages 3-12 who have never had a lesson can register for a free 30 minute figure skating or hockey lesson. Click here to view the schedule of available lesson times. Call the Ice Center at (847) 724-2800 to sign your child up for the class of your choice. Lesson includes skate rental.
The Glenview Ice Center is also offering a series of three half hour long Beginners Only Figure Skating or three Intro to Development Hockey classes for children ages 3-12 who have never had a lesson for just $15 (skates included). Classes are held the week of Sept. 8. Registration includes a free Family Skate with Mickey of Friday, Sept. 11. Click on the program name for more information. |
| Come play some more!
NEXT WEEKEND'S FUN |
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WHEN CHORES WERE DONE
Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Rd. (847) 657-1506
Thursday, September 3, 3:45-5 pm
Travel back in time and find out what it was like to grow up on a farm in the 1920's. Kids ages 6-16 will enjoy a light snack before taking part in a variety of fun farm chores, from tending animals to weeding the kitchen garden. Chore boots and gloves are provided. Register online or at Park Center. $15 (R)/$ $18.75 (NR). Use activity number 109205. |
A PRAIRIE PRIMER
Air Station Prairie, 2400 Compass Rd. (847) 299-6096.
Saturday, September 5, 10-11:30 am
Who forgot to mow the lawn? What is a tallgrass prairie and who lives there? Kids ages 8-12 can learn the answers and more in this exciting introduction to Illinois prairies. Take home a packet of prairie seeds to plant next spring. Dress for weather and wear rugged shoes. Register online or at Park Center. $8 (R)/$10 (NR). Use activity number 107901. |
Your Serve this Fall GLENVIEW TENNIS CLUB
1800 Wagner Rd. |
(847) 724-1570 |
FALL OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, September 9, 7-9 pm
The Glenview Tennis Club is kicking off a new season of great tennis with a Fall Open House and everyone's invited! Join us as we celebrate winning the 2009 USTA Outstanding Facility Award for excellence in programming, customer service and facility amenities. Bring the whole family for free mini lessons, demonstrations, discounts & fun! Click here for a printable flyer with all the details. |
Golf in Your Own Backyard GLENVIEW PARK GOLF CLUB
800 Shermer Rd.
(847) 724-0250 |
GLENVIEW NATIONAL 9
2800 West Lake Ave.
(847) 657-1637 |
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Registration is going on now for these two great events! |
DAVE ROWLANDS GLENVIEW OPEN
Glenview Park Golf Club
Don't miss your chance to participate in Glenview's own hometown tournament. The 41st Annual Women's Tourney is September 9 and 10 and includes a Ladies Awards Luncheon for all participants on Thursday, Sept. 10. The 45th Annual Men's Tourney is September 12 and 13. Call 847-724-0250 or download an application and drop it off at the Glenview Park Golf Club's golf shop. |
FALL SUNDOWN SCRAMBLE
Glenview National 9 Golf Club
Night time is just the right time to join your friends and family for the most fun you can legally have on a golf course after dark! Our Fall "Glow-in-the-Dark" night golf outing takes place Friday, September 11. Food and beverages (alcohol not included) will be served beginning at 6:30 pm with an anticipated shotgun start at 7:30 pm. Cost is $145/foursome (please no individual sign-ups, threesomes are acceptable but cost remains the same). Sign up at the National 9 Clubhouse. Call (847) 657-1637 for more information. Golfers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. |
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UPCOMING LEAGUE REGISTRATION DEADLINES |
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Adult Co-Rec and Women's Indoor Volleyball Leagues
Registration Deadline: Sunday, Aug. 30. Download an application or pick one up at Park Center. For more information e-mail Chris Pietrini, Adult Athletics Supervisor, or call him at (224) 521-2546.
Co-ed Grade School Flag Football
Registration Deadline: Friday, Sept. 4 Register online or at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. $72 (R)/$90 (NR). Use activity number 102516.
Co-ed Volleyball Leagues for 5th & 6th graders and 7th & 8th graders
Registration Deadline: Friday, Sept. 4. Register online or at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. $83 (R)/$103.75 (NR). Use activity number 102530 (grades 5 & 6) or 102531 (grades 7 & 8). |
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A round-up of some of the events and activities of some of our "partner" organizations and affiliates. | |
Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise
12th Annual Rotary Run for Glenview
Sunday, September 20
This year marks the 12th annual Rotary Run for Glenview, the annual community event and fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise. This year's event will again feature 10K, 5K, and 1 mile races and a 1 mile family fun-run and walk. This year there will be live entertainment and emcee with prizes, food, and refreshments. There will be plenty of free parking and bathrooms nearby. Click here for registration information & entry fees. |
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9/2 Open/non-resident registration for fall recreation programs at Park Center
9/8 Glenview Ice Center Public Skating Sessions begin
9/8 First day of Park Center Preschool classes
9/9 Glenview Tennis Club Fall Open House 9/9 & 10 41st Annual Dave Rowlands Women's Golf Tourney 9/10 Glenview Tennis Club Fall Leagues and Lessons start 9/11 Fall Sundown Scramble at National 9 9/12 & 13 45th Dave Rowlands Men's Golf Tourney 9/12 Skate, equipment & apparel resale at Glenview Ice Center 9/12 Free Bird Walk at Air Station Prairie 9/12 Wagner Farm Barnyard Dance, Picnic Supper & Ice Cream Social 9/15 & 16 Auditions for Glenview Children's Theatre  9/19 Park Center Adult/Child Fishing Derby 9/19 Autumn sales begin at Wagner Farm 9/20 Glenview Senior Center Presents...The Falconaires Orchestra 9/26 Grove Restoration Work Day 9/26 Wagner Farm Harvest Bonfire 10/2 Friday Night Meltdowns begin at Glenview Ice Center 10/4 Grove Folk Fest | |
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