Update for the week of December 15, 2008

• 12 Days of Christmas Fitness Special - Start yourself or a friend, off on the road to health with a fitness membership at the Community Pavilion during the 12 Days of Christmas Sale.

December 13-18 - Receive 10% off on your membership and receive one free aerobics session at the Community Pavilion. (Excludes Pilates, Yoga, Body Pump & Total Body)

December 19-24 - Receive 10% off on your fitness membership and one free half-hour massage.

Discount applies to all new memberships only. New members are anyone that has not held a membership in the year 2008. Residents and non-residents are eligible with proper identification. For more information, please call 708-857-2420.


• Girls Beauty Lock-In - The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a Girls Beauty Lock-In, for those in grades 5th to 9th, on Saturday, December 20. The fun begins at 6pm and goes all night until 9am Sunday morning. Get your hair styled (by certified stylist), makeup and manicures. Bring your pillows, sleeping bags, PJs, & outfit for a fashion show. We will eat pizza & junk food, play games, listen to music, watch our Christmas movies, hang out, make new friends and show off your new looks in a fashion show. Don’t miss this amazing night of NO BOYS. Fee is $45 and includes materials, stylist charge, dinner, small breakfast & supervision. For more information contact Colleen O’Gorman at 708-857-2200.



• An Irish New Year’s Eve Celebration - Ring in the New Year at Ireland’s time on Wednesday, December 31! Make your reservations early for this new event at the Stony Creek Clubhouse. Enjoy a tradition Irish meal with a corned beef and cabbage buffet. Then raise your glass and toast in the Irish New Year at 6 pm. Fee is $17 per person and includes buffet and entertainment. A cash bar will also be available. Doors open at 4 pm and the buffet will begin at 4:30 pm. Stony Creek Clubhouse is located at 5850 W. 103rd Street. For more information call 708-857-2225.


• Jersey Boys at the La Salle Theatre – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a trip to see Jersey Boys at the La Salle Theatre in Chicago on Wednesday, December 17. Jersey Boys is the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. This show features such hit songs as "Sherry,” "Big Girls Don't Cry,” "Rag Doll,” "Oh, What a Night" and "Can't Take My Eyes off of You.” Seats will be located in the Front Mezzanine. The wheelchair accessible motorcoach bus will depart the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., at 12:30 pm and return at 5:30 pm. Fee for this trip is $100 for Oak Lawn residents and $110 non-residents. For more information please call, the Oak View Center at 708-857-2225.


• Teen trip to see the Chicago Wolves – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a teen trip to the Allstate Arena to watch the Chicago Wolves take on the Houston Aeros on Sunday, January 11. Bus will depart the Oak Lawn Park District at 4pm. This trip is open to those ages 12 - 18. Fee for this trip is $49. Fee includes transportation, admission, mini-bobble head, complimentary tickets to another game, hot dog and soda. Please bring additional money for snacks and souvenirs. Registration deadline is December 16. For more information, call Colleen O'Gorman at 708-857-2420.


• Skate with Santa - Santa is coming to the Oak Lawn Ice Arena (9320 S. Kenton Ave.) on Sunday, December 21 from 1:20 – 2:50 pm. There will time to skate with Santa as well as an opportunity to have your picture taken with him. CMT Productions will provide music for this special event. Fee for this event is $7.00 for all participants. Skate rental is available for $3.00. For more information, please call the ice arena at 708-857-5173.


• Sunburst Tubing Trip - Join the Oak Lawn Park District and teens from neighboring park districts for a trip to Sunburst Ski Resort in Kewaskum, Wisconsin on Tuesday, December 30. Participants will enjoy 3 hours of fun in the snow. Water resistant clothing, hat, gloves and boots are recommended also bring a dry set of clothes for the ride home. Fee for this trip is $50 per participant. A waiver must be signed. Bring a sack lunch or money to purchase lunch. Bus will depart at 10 am and return at 7 pm. Registration deadline is December 21. For information, please call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200.


• Holiday Open Skate Hours at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena
Saturdays: (12/20, 12/27,1/3) 1:20-2:50p m - $5 admission/$3 skate rental
Sundays: (12/21, 12/28, 1/4) 1:20-2:50 pm - $5 admission/$3 skate rental
Mondays: (12/22, 12/29) 1:30-2:50 pm - $5 admission/$3 skate rental
Monday Evenings: (12/22, 12/29) 5:40-6:40 pm - FREE admission/$3 skate rental
Tuesdays: (12/23, 12/30) 10:40 am-noon - $5 admission/$3 skate rental
Closed December 24 & 25 & January 1
Wednesday: (12/31) 11 am-1:30 pm - $8 admission/$3 skate rental
Fridays: (12/27, 1/2) 1:30-2:50 pm - $5 admission/$3 skate rental
Friday Evening: (12/27) 8:30-9:50 pm - $5admission/$3 skate rental
Friday Evening: 1/2(Move & Groove) 8:30-9:50 pm - $7 admission/$3 skate rental
*Special Events and Move and Groove Open Skates (1st and 3rd Fridays of every month) have different fees.


• Holiday Break Fun Camp — The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a new Holiday Break Fun Camp on Monday, December 22 & 29 and Tuesday, December 23 & 30. The camp will be held at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) from 9am – 3pm. Each day a holiday craft will be made, a holiday movie will be shown and group activities and games will be played. On Monday, December 29 there will be a field trip to the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center. On Tuesday, December 30 there will be a field trip to the Ice Arena. Transportation for both field trips will be provided. Each child should bring a sack lunch and a beverage and should wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. Participants can sign up for one, two, three or all four camp sessions. Fee for each session is $30 for Oak Lawn residents and $42 for non-residents. Registration deadline is Monday, December 15. For more information, please call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200.


• Casting Call: Funny Girl auditions to be held in Oak Lawn - The Oak Lawn Park District Theatre group has announced a casting call for its upcoming production of Funny girl. Auditions will be held Monday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 6 from 7:30 – 10:30 pm. Come in proper attire and be prepared to sing and dance. Auditions will be held at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th Street and are open to those in high school (with proper ID) & older. Funny Girl will run for two consecutive weekends, March 13 – 15 and March 20 - 22. Tickets for the March production are available at the Oak View Center. Prices are $20 for adult and $19 for seniors and children (12 & under). For more information on auditions or the production, call the Oak Lawn Park District at (708) 857-2200.


• Dirty Dancing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a trip to see Dirty Dancing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago on Thursday, January 8. Experience all the excitement and romance of Dirty Dancing as never before, when the classic story comes to life, featuring favorite songs from the legendary soundtrack including "I've Had The Time Of My Life," "Hey Baby,” "Hungry Eyes" and "Do You Love Me," plus brand new scenes written especially for the stage. Seats will be located in the Dress Cicle. The wheelchair accessible motorcoach bus will depart the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., at 6 pm and return at 10:30 pm. Fee for this trip is $95 for Oak Lawn residents and $105 non-residents. For more information please call, the Oak View Center at 708-857-2225.


• Woodfield Mall & IKEA Trip – Join the Oak Lawn Park District as we head back to the original IKEA and Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg on Tuesday, January 13. Enjoy a day of shopping at this 3-story mall and then hop onboard the free trolley and head to the other exciting stores on the way over to IKEA. Lunch is on your own. The wheelchair accessible motorcoach bus will depart the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave., at 10am and return at 5pm. Fee for this trip is $20 for Oak Lawn residents and $30 non-residents. For more information please call, the Oak View Center at 708-857-2225.


• Sullivan Park Redevelopment Plan – The Oak Lawn Park District is seeking resident input on the redevelopment of Sullivan Park, which is located at 99th and Kostner. The proposed concept plan can be viewed on our website at www.olparks.com/sullivan_park_renovation.htm. This plan will be submitted to the Department of Natural Resources as part of a grant application. Any comments, ideas or concerns may be emailed to info@olparks.com or webmaster@olparks.com.


• Massage Therapy at the Community Pavilion - Sandra Coffey is available by appointment only. Massage therapy is used to reduce stress, increase circulation and detoxify overexerted muscles. Open to men and women. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. To schedule a massage, call 708/857-2420.


• Personal Training at the Community Pavilion - Meet with a certified Personal Trainer who will design a program to improve your cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance. Increase flexibility, improve body image, lose weight, and-in general-just make you feel good about yourself. Call for an appointment: (708) 857-2420.