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Glenview Park District E-News
Spring Magic
April 13-26, 2010 |
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Dear Glenview Park District Resident,
There is no better place to enjoy Mother Nature's magic than at one of Glenview's many parks and facilities! Read on for your opportunity to laugh, play, explore, create, learn and grow! See you in the parks.
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PICTURED ABOVE: Signs of spring are in bloom all around the Glenview Park District.
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Early Birders get CHEAPer rates!
OUTDOOR POOL MEMBERSHIPS NOW ON SALE Get a head start on summer and save with the Glenview Park District's Early Bird rates on outdoor pool passes, good for admission to both Flick and Roosevelt Pool all summer long. Purchase by May 14 and $ave! Click here for more information.
Roosevelt Pool preseason hours begin Saturday, May 29. Both Roosevelt & Flick Pools open for the regular pool season on Saturday, June 12. A trip to Roosevelt or Flick Outdoor Pools this summer is the perfect vacation right here in Glenview.
Signing up for an outdoor pool pass is even easier with our online application. It's the safe & secure way to make sure you don't miss out on a wet and wild summer of fun at Roosevelt and Flick Pools. |
Reservations now being accepted
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
The Cafe, 800 Shermer Rd. · (847) 657-3200
Sunday, May 9
Two seatings: 9:30 am or 12 pm Celebrate with Mom and the whole family at The Cafe's lavish champagne brunch buffet: Prime rib of beef au jus, baked ham, chicken lemon, chilled shrimp, smoked salmon, fresh fruit, bacon, eggs, delectable side dishes and a sweet table. Cocktails also available. Call the Cafe for reservations. |
PERK CENTER GIFT BOUTIQUE
Park Center Lobby, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 724-5670
Wednesday, April 14, 9:30 am-5:30 pm
Find unique gifts for Mother's Day, teachers, hostess and more. Stop, shop & support the Perk! |
NATIONAL 9 TAX RELIEF
Glenview National 9 Golf Course, 2400 Compass Rd. · (847) 657-1637
Thursday, April 15, all day
Whether you owe Uncle Sam or are waiting for that nice fat refund check, 1040 is the name of the game at National 9 on Tax Day! C'mon out and play 9 holes for just $10.40. Includes logo golf ball, set of tees and ball mark. Reserve your tee time online or by calling the National 9 Clubhouse. |
GLENVIEW OLYMPIANS PARADE
Glen Town Center, parade steps off at Tower Drive
Thursday, April 15, 6:30 pm
You're invited to a victory parade honoring Glenview's hometown Olympians Brian Hansen and Lana Gehring, followed by a special ceremony and reception at 2651 Navy Boulevard (next to the Book Market at Hangar One). Meet meet both Olympians and enter to win a $250, $100 or $50 gift certificate to the Glen Town Center!
The Glenview Ice Center's own medal-winning Glenview Blades Synchronized Skating Teams are also marching in the parade (all three Blades teams won medals at the Ice Skating Institute's 14th annual National Synchronized Skating Championship). C'MON OUT & CHEER 'EM ON! |
"SPRING INTO FITNESS" SPECIALS
Park Center Health & Fitness, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 657-3249
Now through April 30
Springtime is the right time to start or recommit to your fitness routine. Park Center Health & Fitness makes it easy with free Group Ex classes, a "Buy 2, Get 1" deal and a special "Girls Night Out" yoga party. Click here for the flyer. |
Registration now available
PARK CENTER TRI
Sunday, August 1, 6:30 am Join Park Center Health & Fitness for the summer's premier fitness challenge! Click here to download registration information or go to getmeregistered.com. |
| Come play with us!
THIS WEEKEND'S FUN |
April 16, 17 & 18 |
FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRYS
The Cafe, 800 Shermer Rd. · (847) 657-3200
Friday, April 16, 4:30-8 pm
Join The Cafe at the Glenview Park Golf Club for a delicious buffet featuring soup and salad, baked haddock, fried cod loin, popcorn shrimp, fried clams and more. $12.95 per person ($8.95 for children 12 and under). Don't like fish? Cocktails and other menu items are also available. Seating is first-come, first served. Don't miss the last Fish Fry of the season: Friday, April 23! |
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Air Station Prairie, 2400 Compass Rd. · (847) 299-6096
Saturday, April 17, 10 am-2 pm
Free activities for the whole family: build a litterbug, discover plants and animals on a Prairie Scavenger Hunt, create an Earth Day chain link. Plus, learn tips for making your own home "green" and save money. Click here for the flyer. |
WESTWARD HO FAMILY CARNIVAL & HOTDOG LUNCH
Park Center Mini Gym, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 724-4793
Saturday, April 17, 10 am-12:30 pm
Come one, come all, but especially children! The Park Center mini-gym will be full of fun games for kids and adults + prizes! Music and Hot Dog Lunch in the Lakeview Room. Games: 10-11:30 am, Lunch: 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Tickets for games and lunch are on sale at the door. |
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NEXT WEEKEND'S FUN |
April 23, 24 & 25 |
DENNIS DOWNES SOLO ART EXHIBIT, 10th ANNIVERSARY
Redfield Estate at The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave.
Thursday, April 22-Sunday, April 25
Free admission
This four day event showcases many new originals, small and large prints as well as bronze sculptures. Each year part of the proceeds are donated back towards the preservation of the Grove. For more information about the artist visit downesstudio.net.
Hours: Thursday, Apr. 22, 5-10 pm; Friday, Apr. 23, 1-10 pm; Saturday, Apr. 24, noon-10 pm; and Sunday, Apr. 25, noon to 5 pm. |
SENIOR CENTER FLEA MARKET
Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 724-4793
Friday, April 23, 10 am-1 pm Stop by the Lakeview Room at Park Center for some great bargains! Open to the Public. Sales tables available to Senior Club members only. Sponsored by the Glenview Senior Center. |
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
Air Station Prairie/Tyner Center, 2400 Compass Rd. · (847) 299-6096
Saturday, April 24, 10-11:30 am
Find out what's recyclable and what happens to it once it gets picked up. Learn what those numbers on the bottom of the package mean and where you can take items that aren't easily categorized. A must-attend program for anyone who wants to learn to live "green." Register online or at Park Center. $8 (R)/$10 (NR). Use activity number 307904-A. |
GATHERINGS AT THE GROVE
1421 Milwaukee Ave. |
(847) 299-6096 |
FREE GROVE TRAIL WALK
Saturday, April 17, 2 pm
Check out wildflowers, bird migration and other signs of spring with a Grove Trail Walk. Meet at the Interpretive Center. |
NEW! WATERCOLOR PAINTING FOR ADULTS
Saturday, April 17, 9 am-2 pm
Learn the basics of painting with watercolors and make a set of botanical note cards. Artist Debi Gajewski instructs. Register online or at Park Center. $32.50 (R)/ $40.63 (NR). Use activity number 307004-A. |
FRISKY FROGS, AN ADULT-CHILD PROGRAM
Sunday, April 18, 10-11 am
Discover the world of frogs and toads in this show and tell, hands-on program for children ages 4-6 with an adult. Register online or at Park Center. $12 (resident pair)/$ 15 (NR). Use activity number 207609-A. |
FREE ANIMAL REHABILITATION PRESENTATION
Saturday, April 24, 2-4 pm
What should you do if you find an injured or orphaned wild animal? Find out from a former wildlife rehabilitator at this enlightening program featuring live animals. The program is suited to anyone ages 5 and over. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. This program is free and limited to a maximum of 50 people. Call The Grove to reserve a spot. |
Come Out Swinging This Spring
GLENVIEW PARK GOLF CLUB
800 Shermer Rd. |
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Season golf passes and associate passes are now on sale at the Glenview Park Golf Club Golf Shop. Click here for season golf pass information.
Registration for Glenview Park Golf Club's Youth Golf programs is going on now. The Junior Academy is a five-week Saturday morning instructional program for boys and girls ages 8-12 and ages 13-17. The first session starts May 15. The Youth Golf Experience is open to boys and girls ages 11-18. Participants tee off for 9 or 18 holes every Monday morning, June 14-July 26 and receive assistance from staff members stationed around the course. Cool gifts, an awards luncheon and a special invitation to "Family Night" are all part of the fun. Contact Mike Stone at (847) 724-0250 for more information. |
Golf In Your Own Back Yard
GLENVIEW NATIONAL 9
2800 West Lake Ave. |
(847) 657-1637 |
In person registration is going on now at the N9 Clubhouse. Click here to check out National 9's new and returning leagues and instructional programs this spring to learn or improve your game.
National 9's PlayBack Awards Program earns you credits every time you play the course. Make sure to pick up your free PlayBack Awards swipe card at the clubhouse today. |
Apr 15: Glenview National 9 Tax Relief Event
Apr 17:Air Station Prairie Earth Day Celebration, 10 am-2 pm
Apr 20:GTC Permanent Court Time lottery
Apr 22-25:Dennis Downes Art Exhibit at The Redfield Estate
Apr 23:Senior Center Flea Market
Apr 24:Free Animal Rehabilitation Presentation at The Grove
Apr 24:ASP Restoration Work Day
May 1:GVPD Summer Brochure mailed to residents
May 1-25:Registration for National 9 "Sundown Scramble" at N9 Clubhouse
May 9:Mother's Day Brunch at The Cafe
May 9:Registration deadline for Co Rec Sand Volleyball Leagues
May 9:Spring Dance Recitals, 1 pm & 4:30 pm, Glenbrook South HS
May 10:Last week of Park Center Preschool
May 15:Springtime on the Farm
May 15-16:The Grove Plant Sale
May 16:Registration deadline for College 16" Softball League
May 21-23:37th Annual GIC Ice Show
May 29:Roosevelt Pool preseason hours begin |
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