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Glenview Park District E-News
LAST BLAST OF SUMMER!
August 18-31, 2010 |
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Dear Glenview Park District Resident,
Make the most of the waning days of summer at the outdoor pools 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 ... See you soon at the pools and in the parks! |
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Need a Clever Gift?
Give Fun on a Card!
Introducing Glenview Park District's New Gift Card
Our new gift card is cash on a card that can be used for any Glenview Park District program or event. Learn more ... |
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How do you keep 20 children entertained for a few hours and not destroy your home in the process?
 Host your next party with the Glenview Park District!
Celebrate your child's special day and let our experts help you with cool party themes and awesome activities for a truly memorable event that's hassle free. A party at the Glenview Park District is a birthday wish come true! (For you AND your child.)
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Click on the link for more info.
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NEW! Back to School 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave.
Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 am-7 pm
Hoop it up at the first ever 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for grades 3-8. You must have a team of 3-4 players to participate, no individual registration is allowed. For more information, click here. For a registration form and waiver, click here. Registration deadline: Sept. 1. |
Special End of Summer Hours Park Center Health & Fitness, 2400 Chestnut Ave.
August 23-27: Fitness Center and Track closed for annual cleaning
September 6 (Labor Day): 7 am-1 pm
Special Group Exercise Fitness Schedule:
Splash Landings, 2400 Chestnut Ave.
August 9-22: Closed for annual maintenance
September 6 (Labor Day): Closed |
Last Dip at Flick Pool
Flick Pool, 3600 Glenview Rd. Roosevelt Pool, 2239 Fir St. Pool Information Hotline: (847) 724-3337 Flick officially closes for the season after Public Swim hours on Sunday, August 22 at 7 pm. Roosevelt will be open for the following post season days and hours through Labor Day, Monday, September 6:
Monday, August 23: 1 pm-7 pm
Tuesday, August 24: 1pm-7 pm
Closed August 25-26
Friday, August 27: 4:30-9 p.m.
Saturday, August 28: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday, August 29: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Closed Aug. 30-Sept. 2
Friday, September 3: 4:30-9 p.m.
Saturday, September 4: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday, September 5: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Monday, September 6: 11:30 a.m-5 p.m. (Labor Day) Tuesday, September 7: Roosevelt Pool closed for the season. See you next summer. |
Farmers Market at Wagner Farm
Saturday, August 21
The Glenview Farmer's Market is a free weekly event open for shopping rain or shine every Saturday from 8 am-noon through October 9 in the parking lot directly opposite the Wagner Farmhouse, 1510 Wagner Road. Come find hundreds of varieties of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables!
This week's informational tables feature:
The Chef's Table: Chef Ron Dean or Stephanie Kudos from Via Gelato & Cafe
The Green Table: "Greening the County and our Forest Preserves" with Gregg Goslin, Commissioner, Cook County Forest Preserves and Alice Brandon, Friends of the Forest Preserves
The Community Table: Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago
Saturday, August 28
The Chef's Table: Chef Robert Garrison from Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar
The Green Table: "Community Gardening" with Jen Roberts from The Organic Pantry Project, Dave Jones from The Peace Garden at the Ridge (Pleasant Ridge School), and Laura Heyser from Glenview Community Church
The Community Table: Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise
Entertainment: Hillions String Band
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Glenview Senior Center Garage Sale
Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. (847) 724-4793
Thursday, Aug. 26 & Friday, Aug. 27, 10 am-2 pm
Look for a great bargain or just browse and see what you'll find! Free and open to the public. |
Fall Open House
Glenview Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr Rd. (847) 724-2800
Saturday, August 28, 1-4 pm
Come and see our facility and enjoy Free Public Skating from 1-4 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 for more information. Call the Ice Center at (847) 724-2800 to sign your child up for the class of your choice. Lesson includes skate rental. |
SIGN UP TODAY!
Registration Deadlines |
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Adult Co-Rec and Women's Indoor Volleyball Leagues
Registration Deadline: Sunday, Aug. 29.
NEW! Men's Flag Football League
Registration Deadline: Sunday, Sept. 5.
Applications available at Park Center or at quickscores.com/gpd. Click on the downloads section for rules. For more information email Chris Pietrini, Adult Athletics Supervisor, or call him at (224) 521- 2546.
Co-ed Grade School Flag Football
Registration Deadline: Friday, Sept. 3.Register online or at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. Resident Fee: $74. Use activity number 102516.
Co-ed Volleyball Leagues for 5th & 6th graders and 7th & 8th graders
Registration Deadline: Friday, Sept. 3.
Register online or at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. Resident Fee: $85. Use activity number 102530 (grades 5 & 6) or 102531 (grades 7 & 8).
Fantastic Fall School Days Off
Registration Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 2.
Register online or at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. Resident Fee: $50. Use activity number 103499. |
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Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise
13th Annual "Chase the Bear" Rotary Run for Glenview
Sunday, September 26
Lace up your running shoes for the Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise anuual community event and fundraiser featuring a 1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk plus CARA Certified, chip-timed 5K and 10K races. Live entertainment, prizes, food and refreshments!
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Aug. 22: Last day of regular season hours at outdoor pools Aug. 26 & 27: Senior Center Garage Sale Aug. 28: Glenview Ice Center Open House Sept. 1: Open/non-resident registration for fall recreation programs at Park Center
Sept. 1: Glenview Tennis Club Fall Open House
Sept. 8 & 9: Dave Rowlands Women's Golf Tourney
Sept. 9: Glenview Tennis Club Fall Leagues and Lessons start
Sept. 10: Fall Sundown Scramble at National 9
Sept. 11 & 12: Dave Rowlands Men's Golf Tourney
Sept. 11: Skate, equipment & apparel resale, Glenview Ice Center
Sept. 11: Free Bird Walk at Air Station Prairie
Sept. 11: Wagner Farm Barnyard Dance, Picnic Supper & Ice Cream Social
Sept. 14 & 15: Auditions for Glenview Children's Theatre
Sept. 18: Park Center Adult/Child Fishing Derby
Sept. 18: Autumn sales begin at Wagner Farm
Sept. 25: Wagner Farm Harvest Bonfire |
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