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Glenview Park District E-News
Officially Summer!
June 9-June 22, 2010 |
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Dear Glenview Park District Resident,
Summertime is one of the best times to be a Glenview Park District resident! Flick & Roosevelt outdoor pools, summer camps, free outdoor concerts, the Independence Day celebration and special events at Wagner Farm and The Grove are all part of what makes summer special! Read on for great activities and events in the coming weeks.
Enjoy your summer in the parks! |
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PICTURED ABOVE: Both pools open daily beginning this Saturday, June 12! |
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Come play with us! THIS WEEKEND'S FUN | |
The official start of summer!
BOTH POOLS OPEN DAILY BEGINNING THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 12 Flick Pool, 3600 Glenview Rd. Roosevelt Pool, 2239 Fir St.
11:30 am-9 pm, M-Su M-Th 11:30 am-9 pm,
Daily Admission: $7 (R)/$10.75 (NR) F & Su 11:30 am-8 pm,
or use your season pass Sa 10 am-8 pm
Daily Admission: $7 (R)/$8.50 (NR)
or use your season pass
When the weather gets hot and the kids get bored, there's nothing like a trip to the pool to cool things off! Outdoor Pool Passes are a great way to save all summer long. They're economical, good for admission to both Flick & Roosevelt and can double as a reloadable debit card when you add the GET IT pass option so you can stop worrying about taking money to the pool for snacks. Click here for more information.
For information on outdoor pool closings call our Pool Information Hotline, (847) 724-3337. |
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Be Smart & Have a Safe Summer
With the start of the outdoor pool season, the Glenview Park District would like to remind parents and other pool patrons that you play a key role in helping us to ensure a safe and enjoyable summer at our outdoor pools. Common factors that contribute to accidental drowning include:
- Lack of adult supervision for children
- Breath-holding contests
- Bobbing or wading into deep water, then being unable to lift the mouth or nose out of the water or choking water
- Being a nonswimmer in deep water without a life jacket
Remember, lifeguards are not baby-sitters. Parents and guardians should not leave children unattended, and preschool children and nonswimmers should be directly supervised--within touching distance--by a responsible adult. Our outdoor pool staff takes your family's safety very seriously, but we can't do it alone.
Pool Closure Policy
Late spring/early summer weather can be unpredictable, to say the least! One minute its sunny and 75 degrees, the next minute the temps have dropped and thunder & lightning have triggered the Thorguard system. Before you grab a towel and load the kids into the minivan for an afternoon of fun at Flick or Roosevelt call our Outdoor Pool Information Line at (847) 724-3337, option 3 to find out if we're open during questionable weather conditions.
Click here for an overview of the park district's Outdoor Pools Policy. |
| Have the Best Summer Ever!
SUMMER CAMP ROUNDUP |
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If you haven't yet finalized plans for your child's summer activities, don't fret! The Glenview Park District still has openings in a number of camps, but spots are going fast. So sign up soon to give your child a summer of Pure Fun. (Click on the camp name for a list of available sections.)
Early Childhood Camps All-Time Favorites
The Museum Campus Glenview Sports Academy
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Take your best friend to the park
2010-2011 COMMUNITY BARK WEST MEMBERSHIPS NOW ON SALE
New and current members can purchase their Community Bark West dog park passes now for the 2010-2011 season, which runs from July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011. Dog passes for the 2009-2010 season expire June 30, 2010. To download a complete Dog Park Registration packet including park rules and membership application form, click here. Please be advised: There is a NEW vaccination required by Cook County for Leptospiriosis and is required for CBW membership. Please contact your vet for information. |
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Just for Youth YOUTH SPORTS ROUNDUP | |
JUNIOR GOLF EXPO DAY
Sunday, June 13, 12 pm- 4 pm
Glenview National 9 Golf Club, 2800 W. Lake Ave.
Experience a new and better way for juniors to learn and love the game of golf! All skill levels, ages 2-18, will be provided with the tools necessary to not only improve their game but to also have fun. Reserve your spot by contacting KPC at (847) 532-4234 or by email at contact@KPCgolf.com. |
GLENVIEW 3V3 SUMMER SOCCER FEST
Saturday, June 26, check in at 8 am
Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd. · (224) 521-2552
Calling all soccer players! Get your team together and be a part of the 5th annual Glenview 3v3 Summer Soccer Fest for boys and girls! The recreational division is open to U7-U14. The competitive division is open to U10-U15. Teams may have 3-6 players. Coed teams play in the male division. Each team guaranteed to play a minimum of 4 games! For information contact Joe Pollina at (224) 521-2552 or visit www.glenview3v3.org.
Did you know? Proceeds from the Glenview 3v3 Summer Soccer Fest benefit the Glenview Park Foundation and its mission to enhance recreational opportunities for all of Glenview! |
INTERACTIVE SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT WAGNER FARM
Daily through August
Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Rd. · (847) 657-1506
Immerse yourself in the daily chores and activities that were commonplace to a working dairy farm in the 1920's under the guidance of historical interpreters dressed in period clothing and skilled staff members. No advance registration is required.
- Dollar Drop-in Days, Monday-Saturday 10-11 am. Fun crafts, demos and farm-related activities. Meet at the Heritage Center front desk. $1/day per participant
- Public milking demonstrations, Monday-Friday at 4:30 pm (free)
- Storytelling with Miss Joyce & Miss Mary Beth, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 pm (free)
- Historical Interpretations, Monday-Sunday from 10 am-3 pm (free)
Wagner Farm Sweets & Treats old-fashioned soda fountain will be open Saturdays, 11 am-5 pm and Sundays 11 am-3 pm through June 18. Open daily beginning June 19, Monday- Friday, 11 am-5 pm, Saturdays, 10 am-5 pm and Sundays, 11 am-3 pm. |
CAMPING 101 FOR FAMILIES
The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave. · (847) 299-6096
Friday, June 11 & 12, 6:30 pm
Bring your family to camp out overnight at The Grove. Experts from REI will be on hand to show you the basics, then it's time for a campfire dinner a night hike and other fun activities. Tent and cooking equipment will be provided. Bring a sleeping bag, pillow and other overnight essentials. Click here to download an informational flyer. Register online or at Park Center. $80/resident adult-child pair ($40/additional resident family member). $100/nonresident adult-child pair $50/additional non-resident family member.) Not recommended for children younger than 7 years old. Use activity number 307096-A. |
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GET OUT & GO FAMILY TREASURE HUNT
Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 299-6096
Sunday, June 13, 11 am-3 pm
Join us for a free nature-inspired outdoor treasure to explore of Gallery Park and Air Station Prairie. No advance registration necessary. REI will be on hand to provide free bike safety inspections. Click here for a downloadable flyer. |
9th ANNUAL DAIRY BREAKFAST AND FARM DAY
Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Rd. · (847) 657-1506
Saturday, June 19, 8 am- 1 pm
Enjoy a delicious farm-style breakfast complete with a variety of dairy items. Farm tours, demonstrations, hay rides and plenty of hands-on activities throughout the morning. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $10 for adults and children over 10; $5 for children ages 2-10; children under 2 free. The Dairy Breakfast is sponsored by Egg Harbor of Glenview. |
FREE BEAR-FOOT-IN-THE-PARK OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Jackman Park Gazebo, corner of Lehigh & Prairie · (847) 724-5670
Wednesdays in June, July and August, 7-8:30 pm
The 2010 free concert season kicks off on June 16 with show-stopping tunes and musical blockbusters performed by The Glenview Concert Band. Click here for a complete schedule and sound samples. |
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE- "THE ESSENCE OF ELVIS"
Glenview Park Golf Club, 800 Shermer Rd. · (847) 657-3200
Friday, June 25, 7 pm
Free outdoor entertainment for the whole family! Bring the kids & your bag chairs and meet friends for some summer fun. Buy dinner & summer cocktails at the Gazebo Grill then kick back to enjoy free live entertainment under the summer sky! |
| FLAG RETIREMENT AT JACKMAN PARK
Monday, June 14 at 7:00 pm
The Knights of Columbus are planning their annual Flag Retirement Program at Jackman Park. The purpose of this event is to give the residents of Glenview the opportunity to properly dispose of their old or ragged American Flags. These flags will be retired with the dignity and respect that are due them. If you are unable to come to this event, you may turn in your worn or torn flags at the American Legion booth on Saturday, June 26th during the Glenview Summer Festival.
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ANNUAL GLENVIEW SUMMER FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 26, from 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
Glenview Summer Festival, a.k.a. Street Sale, gives merchants a chance to showcase their wares, artists/crafters to show off their talents with hand-made jewelry, pottery, etc., and local restaurants to sell their mouth-watering creations. The Festival is confined to Glenview Road west of Waukegan Road and east of the Metra tracks. Come for the food and live entertainment. Fun for the whole family! |
June 12: Flick & Roosevelt Pools open for regular summer season
June 12: Free Trail Walk, Air Station Prairie
June 12: Schram Memorial Chapel Open House, 11 am-1 pm
June 13: "Get Out & GO" Outdoor Family Treasure Hunt, Park Center & Air Station Prairie
June 13: Junior Golf Expo Day, National 9
June 16: Bearfoot in the Park Summer Concert, Glenview Concert Band
June 19: Wagner Farm Dairy Breakfast
June 23: Bearfoot in the Park Summer Concert, Members Only
June 25: Friday Night Live - "The Essence of Elvis"
June 26: 6th Annual 3V3 Summer Soccer Fest
July 5: Glenview Independence Day celebration |
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