Glenview Park District E-News

FALL TREATS!
 
October 15-October 29
pumpkins
Dear Glenview Park District Resident,
 
As the leaves begin to change, you'll find that festive fall spirit throughout the Glenview Park District. Here are some not-to-be-missed activities and events now through the end of October.
 
 See you in the parks!
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In This Issue
All Community Garage Sale - SATURDAY
Corn Harvest Festival - SATURDAY
Family Open Gym - SATURDAY
Hayrides at The Grove - SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Scarecrow Scramble - SUNDAY
Spooktacular at Park Center - Oct. 23
FREE Grove Trail Walk - Oct. 24
Air Station Prairie Restoration Work Day - Oct. 25
Glenview Concert Band - Oct. 24
Mini Sessions for Kids at the Glenview Ice Center
NEW Glenview Tennis Club Programs
Community Corner
Dates to Remember
COME PLAY WITH US!
This weekend's fun
 
   

All Community Garage Sale - Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 am-1 pm
East Wing, Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 724-4793

Free 
Don't waste precious time and gas traveling from one garage sale after another. Find that special treasure or bargain all under one roof at the All Community Garage Sale! Plus, you don't have to worry about bad weather because everything's indoors in Park Center's East Wing.
Wagner Farm Corn Harvest Festival - Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 am-4 pm
Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Rd. · (847) 657-1506
Admission: $3/person. Children under 3, free
Experience harvest time from an earlier era and try out historical harvest methods like picking corn by hand. Take a horse-drawn hayride, explore the Heritage Center and meet the Wagner Farm animals. Corn, apple and pumpkin food treats will be available for purchase. Click here for an event flyer.
 
Spruce up your yard with pumpkins, cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds and more.
Autumn on the Farm fall merchandise sales are going on at Wagner Farm Mon.-Fri., 10 am-6 pm; Sat. & Sun., 10 am-5 pm.
Family Open Gym - Saturdays, October 17-December 19, 1:30-3:30 pm
Park Center Main Gym, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 657-5670
Admission: Parents free; $3/child.
Come in from the cold and get some exercise at Park Center's 12,000 square foot Main Gym. Enjoy Fun Obstacle Courses, Games, Basketball and more! (suggested for families with children ages 1-10 years old).
 
Join us this Saturday, October 17 from 1:30-3:30 pm for a Free Family Open Gym Open House. Click here for a flyer with all the details.
Hayrides at The Grove - Sat. and Sun. nights, October 17 & 18, times vary
The Grove National Historic Landmark
1421 Milwaukee Ave. · (847) 299-6096
Enjoy an evening hayride through The Grove's woodlands followed by marshmallow roasting and popcorn over a campfire. A treat for the whole family! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register online or at Park Center. $7 (R)/$8.75 (NR). Use activity number 107094. Specific times are listed in the online registration system or call (847)724-5670.
 
Can't make it this weekend? Additional hayrides are going on next Sunday, October 25.
4th Annual Scarecrow Scramble - Sunday, Oct. 18, 8 am shotgun start
Glenview Park Golf Club, 800 Shermer Rd. · (847) 724-0250
$30/person 
The sun is promising to make a special appearance on Sunday so get your foursome ready to scare up a good time. Then enjoy a lunch buffet of chili, brats, German potato salad and beer for only $30/person. To register, call 847-724-0250. Click here for a Golftoberfest flyer.
 
Swing in to fall! Both the Glenview Park Golf Club and Glenview National 9, 2800 West Lake Ave., are still open for play, weather permitting, with off-season reduced green fees! Visit golfglenview.com.
COME PLAY SOME MORE! 
Next weekend's fun
 
Spooktacular - Friday, Oct. 23, 6-8:30 pm
Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 657-5670
Admission: $6 per child, payable at the door.
Adults are free and must accompany their children
Scare up a good time this Halloween at Spooktacular, the Glenview Park District's evening of spooky fun at Park Center for kids, ages 2-12 and families. Festivities include entertainment, spooky inflatables, fortune tellers, face painting, tattooing and food for purchase. Costumes are optional. New this year - a costume contest with prizes for different categories. Click here for an event flyer.
 
Sponsored by: The Optimist Club of Glenview, Glenview Costco, Meatheads, Thometz & Uhland Orthodontics, Eric Bloom, D.D.S., and North Shore Pediatric Therapy.
Free Grove Trail Walk - Saturday, October 24, times vary
The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave. · (847) 299-6096
Enjoy an evening hayride through The Grove's woodlands followed by marshmallow roasting and popcorn over a campfire. A treat for the whole family! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register online or at Park Center. $6.50 (R)/$8.13 (NR). Use activity number 107094. Call (847) 724-5670 for specific times.
North Branch Restoration Work Day - Sunday, October 25, 9 am-noon
Air Station Prairie, 2400 Compass Rd. · (847) 299-6096
Do your part to help the native prairie thrive & survive. The North Branch Restoration project welcomes volunteers interested in restoring health to the beautiful North Branch natural areas. Stewards will provide instructions, tools and usually, a snack to enjoy at mid-workday break! Click here for more information.
The Glenview Concert Band - Sunday, October 24, 2 pm
Lakeview Room, Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 724-4793
Admission: $1. May be purchased in advance at the Sr. Desk or at the door.
Glenview's own hometown favorite takes the stage of the Lakeview Room to play contemporary favorites, marches, light classics and fun show tunes! Light refreshments will be served beginning at 1 p.m. This is part of a series of Sunday afternoon musical performances hosted by the Glenview Senior Center.
THE COOLEST PLACE IN TOWN!
Glenview Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr

(847) 724-2800
REGISTRATION IN PROGRESS
Mini Sessions of Development Hockey and Beginner Figure Skating
Lessons start October 26
Does your child want to learn how to ice skate but missed the start of our Fall session of figure skating and development hockey lessons? Don't worry! There's still time to sign up for our Fall Mini Sessions of Beginner Figure Skating (ages 3-12) and Development Hockey (ages 3-10) lessons. Classes start the week of October 26 and go through December 20. Click for detailed class times and dates and to download a Hockey Mini Session flyer or a Figure Skating Mini Session flyer.
YOUR SERVE THIS FALL
Glenview Tennis Club
1800 Wagner Rd.
 
 
(847) 724-1570
Registration for the programs listed below is required. Call the Glenview Tennis Club at (847) 724-1570 or sign up at the Tennis Club Front Desk.
Does your serve need help?
Join Director of Tennis, Paul Torricelli's serve clinic & get your serve in top shape.
Offered weekly:
Mondays          11:30 am-12 pm
Wednesdays     11:30 am-12 pm
Saturdays         10:30-11 am
$10/members; $15/non-members
5 person maximum, 2 person minimum
Senior Drill & Play
A weekly drill and doubles play session supervised by a staff professional.
For more information please call Paul Torricelli, Director of Tennis at (224) 521-2141.
Tuesdays 2-3:30pm; $18/day
Cardio Tennis
Looking for a great new way to get in shape, burn calories and get your heart pumping? Cardio Tennis is a USTA-approved fitness regimen combining aspects of a regular tennis work-out, hitting balls with aerobics & includes a warm-up, cardio & cool down phase.
Tuesday or Thursday, 7-8 am
$15/members, $18/non-members
COMMUNITY CORNER 
You have to eat anyway. Why not make it count! 
Glenview Park District Days at Meatheads Burgers & Fries
1036 Willow Rd., Northbrook
Eat at Meatheads in Northbrook anytime October 19-25, and the restaurant will donate 10% of the net sales from all Glenview Park Districtorders back to the Park District. Click here for more information and to print a coupon.
 
Glenview Ice Center Night at Chipotle Grill
2341 Willow Rd., Glenview (Willow Road & Old Willow Road)
Make dinner a selfless act at Chipotle Grill in Glenview on Saturday, October 24 from 2-9 pm. Print this flyer and bring it with you and the restarurant will donate 50% of the proceeds to the Glenview Park District Youth Hockey League, the Development Hockey Program and the Figure Skating Lesson Program. Click here to print the flyer.
DATES TO REMEMBER ...
Nov. 4 & 5:   Senior Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 5-8 & 12-15:  Arts & Craft Faire at The Grove Roos Pool vertical
Nov. 7:  Winter Brochure mailed to residents
Nov. 9:  Tickets for Glenview Children's Theatre production go on sale
Nov. 10:  Jr. Titan Wrestling informational meeting, Glenbrook South, 6:30 pm
Nov. 13:  Registration deadline for Jump Shots
Nov. 14: America Recycles Day at Air Station Prairie/Tyner Center
Nov. 21: Parent Child Turkey Shoot, Park Center