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Glenview Park District E-News
Winter Magic
January 29-February 11, 2010 |
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Dear Glenview Park District Resident,
Banish those winter blahs by attending a program or event at the Glenview Park District this February. Stay and play with us! We've got hundreds of opportunities to laugh, play, explore, create, learn and grow just waiting for you! Here are some upcoming not-to-be-missed activities, events & information you can use! |
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PICTURED ABOVE: A bronze statue by Gary Price of children at play, titled "Circle of Peace," marks the entrance to Park Center. | |
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2010-2011 PARK CENTER PRESCHOOL
Open House, Wednesday, February 3, 6-8 pm
Park Center Preschool Wing, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 724-5670
Open the "Window of Opportunity" for your child
Park Center Preschool provides a stimulating environment for your child's social, physical, and mental growth. Parents of prospective students are invited to tour our seven state-of-the art classrooms, meet early childhood staff members and learn how the Glenview Park District's Park Center Preschool can start children on the path to school success. Registration packets will be available at the Open House.
For more information on our Open House, click here. For detailed infomation on our class schedule for the 2010-2011 school year, click here. |
FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH
Park Center Health & Fitness, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 657-3249
Celebrate with us!
Park Center Health & Fitness is celebrating Heart Month!
Please visit us during February to participate in classes, health screenings, and free training sessions! We've got a variety of great options to keep your heart healthy! For a schedule of events, click here. |
| Breathtaking Views, Exceptional Food
THE CAFE AT THE GLENVIEW PARK GOLF CLUB
800 Shermer Rd. · 847-657-3200 The Cafe Reopens for Lunch on February 2
Join your friends for delicious food and gorgeous views of the course in winter. The Cafe will be open for lunch Tuesday-Friday from 11 am-2 pm and private parties anytime until the course opens for the season. And mark your calendar for our Friday Fish Frys beginning February 19. |
| SPRING 2010 GUIDE COMING SOON
Watch your mailbox beginning Feb. 6 for the Glenview Park District Spring Guide to our lineup of classes, programs and special events this spring. Resident lottery registration opens Feb. 6 and closes Feb. 22 at 7:30 pm. |
| SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Put your talents and enthusiasm to work this summer at one of the largest park districts in Illinois! Both adult and teen positions are available. Click here to view our summer job opportunities and fill out an online employment application. |
FEBRUARY FREEZE COMPETITION
Friday., Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 5-7, times vary
Glenview Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr Rd. · (847) 724-2800
Come and watch over 200 individual skaters and 25 synchronized skating teams from throughout Chicagoland and Wisconsin including the Glenview Ice Center's own Junior Blades, Stellar Blades and Mini Blades synchronized skating teams, last year's National ISI Champions. Admission is free.
Friday, Feb. 5, 5:30-8:30 pm
Saturday, February 6, 8 am- 2:30 pm
Sunday, February 7, 8 am-2:45 pm |
AMAZING MAMMALS, an adult-child program
Air Station Prairie, 2400 Compass Rd. · (847) 299-6096
Sunday, Feb. 7, 10-11 am
Discover what you have in common with Illinois mammals and which ones may be living in your own backyard! Join us as we learn how to identify the clues they leave behind. Please dress for a short trail walk to look for mammal tracks! For ages 4-6 years plus an adult. Register online or at Park Center. $12 (adult-child resident pair)/$15 (Non-resident pair). Additional children may register for $6 (R)/$7.50 (NR). Use activity number 207908-B. |
WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT (ages 4-adult)
The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave. · (847) 299-6096
Sunday, Feb. 7, 1:30-3 pm
Take a winter hike along The Grove's trails and walkways and look for signs of animal activity. Warm up afterwards with hot cocoa and cookies. Register online or at Park Center. $5.25 (R)/$6.56 (NR). Use activity number 207608-A. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult. |
CRAFTY CALVES, an adult-child program
Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Rd. · (847) 657-1506
Monday, Feb. 8, 10:30-11:30 am
Meet and learn about some of our farm animals, then make a special animal craft. Every month features a different animal. In February it's Pigs! For ages 3-5 years plus an adult. Register online or at Park Center. $11.50 (adult-child resident pair)/$ 14.37 (Non-resident pair). Additional children may register for $5.75 (R)/$7.19 (NR). Use activity number 209106-D. |
THE ANNUAL ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE SALE
Glenview Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 724-4793
Sunday, Feb. 14, 1-2:30 pm
Find a special treasure or an item that brings back memories. Admission is free to shoppers who attend from 1-2:30 p.m. Get a jump on everyone else! Doors open at noon to early shoppers for a fee of $5. |
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Your Serve All Winter Long GLENVIEW TENNIS CLUB
1800 Wagner Road |
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| SESSION III INDOOR TENNIS LESSONS
Registration for current class participants begins Monday, Feb. 8
Registration forms for Session III will be distributed in class Feb. 8-14 (If you're not in class this week, ask for your pre-printed registration form at the front desk). Current class participants can secure their position in the same class only by completing the registration form and returning it to the Glenview Tennis Club by Monday, February 22.
GTC members and Little/Big Hitters participants may also register through the park district's online registration system at glenviewparks.org. New participant registration is Saturday, February 27: 9 am for members; 10 am for non-members at the Glenview Tennis Club. Session III runs from March 1-May 19. For a complete listing of Session III classes, stop by the Glenview Tennis Club or call (847) 724-1570. |
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The Coolest Spot In Town GLENVIEW ICE CENTER
1851 Landwehr Road |
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SPRING HOCKEY CLINICS & LEAGUES
In-Person Registration begins Tuesday, Feb. 16
Sharpen your skating, stick handling, passing and shooting skills with our 5 week sessions of Youth Spring Hockey Clinics, Spring Goalie Clinics and the Adult Spring Hockey Clinic or join our 8 week session of the "3 on 3" Spring Hockey League. Clinics/leagues begin the week March 21. All registration takes place at the Glenview Ice Center. Call (847) 724-2800 or visit glenviewicecenter.org for information or to download registration forms. |
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SCHOOL DAY OFF OPTIONS FOR GRADES 1-6
Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 724-5670
Monday, Feb. 15
Spend your day off from school with the Glenview Park District!
School's Out Chess Camp meets at Park Center from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Bring a sack lunch and a swimsuit for swimming at Splash Landings. Register online or at Park Center. $65 (R)/$81.25 (NR). Use activity number 203590-B.
Or join us for a School Day Off Wonderful Winter field trip adventure. Spend a few hours at Park Center, then visit Laser Quest in Arlington Heights for some fun! Bring a sack lunch. Transportation to and from the field trip destination is provided. Register online or at Park Center. $50 (R)/$62.50 (NR). Use activity number 203499-H. |
PRINCESS BALL
Lakeview Room, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 724-5670
Friday, Feb. 19, 6:30-8:30 pm · Saturday, Feb. 20, 5:30-7:30 pm
Hear Ye, Hear, Ye! Join us for an enchanted event fit for a royal princess. Girls, ages 4-12 dressed in lovely gowns and their special date are invited to attend a royal celebration in the elegant Lakeview Room at Park Center. This magical night includes music, dancing, refreshments and special guests. You and your date will wish the night never ends. Register online or at Park Center. $45 per couple (R)/$56.25 per couple (NR). Additional girls may attend with you for $22.50 (R)/$28.13 (NR) each. Use activity number 201303-A (Friday night) or 201303-B (Saturday night). |
KIDS NIGHT OUT AT LADENDORF PARK FIELDHOUSE
2541 Harrison Street · (847) 724-5670
Friday, Feb. 26, 6-10 pm
Activities just for kids in grades K-5 right in the neighborhood! (but you don't have to live in the neighborhood to participate). The park district will supply all the materials needed for this great night out of the house and we'll even make a healthy dinner prepared by the kids themselves! The Yard House in The Glen is making this great night even better for everyone. Parents will receive a $5 gift card to the Yard House located at 1880 Tower Drive to use for a night out of your own! Kids will get a Kids Klub card that entitles them to a free Yard House kids' meal!
Register online or at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. The resident fee is $25 for the first child registered and $10 for each additional child from the same household. The non-resident fee is $31.25/$12.50. Use activity number 203336-M. |
Feb. 2: The Cafe reopens for lunch service, Tu-F, 11 am-2 pm.
Feb. 3: Park Center Preschool Open House, 6-8 pm
Feb. 5-7: February Freeze Figure Skating Competition, Glenview Ice Center
Feb. 8-22: Glenview Tennis Club Session III lesson registration for current class participants
Feb. 12: Open Registration begins for Camps
Feb. 14: Glenview Sr. Center Antique & Collectible Sale, Park Center
Feb. 15: Extended Family Swim hours at Splash Landings
Feb. 16: In-Person Registration begins for Youth and Adult Spring Hockey Clinics and "3 on 3" Spring Hockey League, Glenview Ice Center
Feb. 19: The Cafe Fish Fry, 4:30-8 pm
Feb. 19 & 20: Princess Ball, Park Center
Mar. 1: Registration begins for Glenview National 9 golf leagues
Mar. 1: 2010 Season Golf Passes on sale at Glenview Park Golf Club
Mar. 6: Winter Closest to the Pin competition, Glenview Park Golf Club
Mar. 6: Registration deadline for Girls Spring Softball Leagues | |
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