Upcoming Special Events at Stony Creek
The Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Restaurant & Banquet Facility, located at 5850 W. 103rd St., will be hosting several special events in the month of January.
On Wednesday, January 6 DJ Ron & the Blend will be performing. The Blend covers all types of music from the Big bands of the 20s and 30s to the Rock and Roll hits of the 50s. Doors open at 12 pm and the buffet luncheon begins at 12:30 pm. Fee for this event is $14 for adults. Cash bar available. Attendees must pre-register for this event. No Walk-ins.
On Friday, January 8 the Stony Creek Clubhouse will host a wine tasting from 7 – 9 pm. Sample an excellent selection of wines with delicious cheese pairings. Wines will be available for purchase. This event is open to those 21 years and older. Fee for this event is $5 for adults. Attendees must pre-register for this event. No Walk-ins.
A returning favorite, Vince Clark & Friends, will be performing on Saturday, January 16 from 7 – 10 pm. Vince Clark and his fellow musicians will entertain you with finger snapping classic jazz. Fee for this event is $3. Cash bar available. Attendees must pre-register for this event. No Walk-ins.
For more information on these and other upcoming events at Stony Creek, please call 708-857-2433.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Take Time for Fun Update for the week of December 21, 2009
Oak Lawn Park District Take Time for Fun Update for the week of December 21, 2009
• Become a fan of the Oak Lawn Park District on Facebook! Check us out at www.facebook.com. Keep up to date on what is going on at the Oak Lawn Park District!
• Winter Holiday Break Fun Camp – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a fun Winter Break Holiday camp for those in grades 1- 8. The camp is three days – Monday, December 28, Tuesday, December 29 and Wednesday, December 30 from 9 am – 2:20 pm at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th). Sign up for one, two or all three days. Have some holiday fun participating in many activities. Each day, holiday crafts will be made, movies will be shown and our Summer Day Camp Staff will run lots of group games and activities. Bring a lunch with a beverage and wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. Fee for each day is $24 for Oak Lawn residents and $27 for non-residents. For more information, call 708-857-2200.
• Before & After School With FLASH
Registration is under way for the new before and after school program created by School District 123 & the Oak Lawn Park District - FLASH. Flash is dedicated to providing safe, healthy, fun and recreational opportunities to all children during the program. For schedule information, please visit www.olparks.com.
Locations: Covington & Hannum Elementary Schools
Hours: Before school: 7:00 am until school begins
After school: School dismissal until 6:00 pm
Information: call Colleen at 708-398-6288 or e-mail at cogorman@olparks.com.
• An Irish New Year’s Celebration - Ring in the New Year at Ireland’s time on Thursday, December 31 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse (5850 W. 103rd). Enjoy a traditional Irish meal with corned beef, cabbage and authentic boiled potatoes-buffet style. Doors open at 4 pm and the buffet will begin at 4:30 pm. At 6 pm raise your glass while an Irish Bagpiper will ring in the New Year at Ireland’s time. Fee for this event is $19 (adults only). A cash bar will be available. This event requires a registration form to be completed. For more information, please contact Mary Grana at 708-857-2433 X2301.
• New Years’ Eve Kids’ Countdown and Family Skate!
On Thursday, December 31st the Oak Lawn Park District will host a New Years’ Eve Kids’ Countdown and Family Skate at the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena (9320 S. Kenton Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453) from 11 am - 1:30 pm. Come party at this special family skate. Skating participants will receive a New Year’s Eve-style party hat and noisemaker to help cheer in 2010. Karel King - DJ and Entertainer, will provide great music and lighting. This is a very popular event. Please come early to ensure you will have time to get your skates on and be on the ice to celebrate. Admission at the door is $8.00 per skater and $1.00 per non-skating participant (no party favors). Skate rental is $3.00. No coupons, passes, discounts or refunds. For more information please call the Ice Arena at 708/857-5173.
• Casting Call: Curtains auditions to be held in Oak Lawn - The Oak Lawn Park District Theatre group has announced a casting call for its upcoming production of Curtains. Auditions will be held Monday, January 4 and Tuesday, January 5 at 7:30 pm. Come in proper attire and be prepared to sing a song from the show. 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. Curtains will run for two consecutive weekends, March 12-14 and March 19-21. Tickets for this production are available at the Oak View Center. Prices are $21 for adult and $20 for seniors and children (12 & under). For more information on auditions or the production, call the Oak Lawn Park District at (708) 857-2200.
• Preschool Registration – There are still limited spaces available for the Oak Lawn Park District’s spring term of the 2009/2010 preschool programs. The park district offers affordable, quality preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds. The preschool programs—Learn As You Grow I, Learn As You Grow II, Play School and Prep School—are offered at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) and the Little White Building in Lake Shore Park (96th Street and East Shore Drive) and are taught by qualified instructors. Fee for preschool programs for 3 year olds is $670 Oak Lawn residents and $752 for non-residents. Fee for preschool programs for 4 year olds is $1000 Oak Lawn residents and $1124 for non-residents. Payment plans are available. For more information or to schedule a preschool visit, please call (708) 857-2200.
• Visit the Indoor Playground at the Community Pavilion
If you have to stay inside, than play inside! The Oak Lawn Park District’s indoor playground will be available for use any time the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.) is open for business. Open gym fees apply and a parent or guardian must be present with their child or children at all times. The indoor playground is a non-park district staff supervised area. The indoor playground is also now available to rent for parties. It can be rented alone or with a court to expand your party. Parties must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Call 708-857-2420 for more information about daily fees and party package prices.
• 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. A parent or guardian must accompany children under age 12. 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.
• Become a fan of the Oak Lawn Park District on Facebook! Check us out at www.facebook.com. Keep up to date on what is going on at the Oak Lawn Park District!
• Winter Holiday Break Fun Camp – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a fun Winter Break Holiday camp for those in grades 1- 8. The camp is three days – Monday, December 28, Tuesday, December 29 and Wednesday, December 30 from 9 am – 2:20 pm at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th). Sign up for one, two or all three days. Have some holiday fun participating in many activities. Each day, holiday crafts will be made, movies will be shown and our Summer Day Camp Staff will run lots of group games and activities. Bring a lunch with a beverage and wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. Fee for each day is $24 for Oak Lawn residents and $27 for non-residents. For more information, call 708-857-2200.
• Before & After School With FLASH
Registration is under way for the new before and after school program created by School District 123 & the Oak Lawn Park District - FLASH. Flash is dedicated to providing safe, healthy, fun and recreational opportunities to all children during the program. For schedule information, please visit www.olparks.com.
Locations: Covington & Hannum Elementary Schools
Hours: Before school: 7:00 am until school begins
After school: School dismissal until 6:00 pm
Information: call Colleen at 708-398-6288 or e-mail at cogorman@olparks.com.
• An Irish New Year’s Celebration - Ring in the New Year at Ireland’s time on Thursday, December 31 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse (5850 W. 103rd). Enjoy a traditional Irish meal with corned beef, cabbage and authentic boiled potatoes-buffet style. Doors open at 4 pm and the buffet will begin at 4:30 pm. At 6 pm raise your glass while an Irish Bagpiper will ring in the New Year at Ireland’s time. Fee for this event is $19 (adults only). A cash bar will be available. This event requires a registration form to be completed. For more information, please contact Mary Grana at 708-857-2433 X2301.
• New Years’ Eve Kids’ Countdown and Family Skate!
On Thursday, December 31st the Oak Lawn Park District will host a New Years’ Eve Kids’ Countdown and Family Skate at the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena (9320 S. Kenton Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453) from 11 am - 1:30 pm. Come party at this special family skate. Skating participants will receive a New Year’s Eve-style party hat and noisemaker to help cheer in 2010. Karel King - DJ and Entertainer, will provide great music and lighting. This is a very popular event. Please come early to ensure you will have time to get your skates on and be on the ice to celebrate. Admission at the door is $8.00 per skater and $1.00 per non-skating participant (no party favors). Skate rental is $3.00. No coupons, passes, discounts or refunds. For more information please call the Ice Arena at 708/857-5173.
• Casting Call: Curtains auditions to be held in Oak Lawn - The Oak Lawn Park District Theatre group has announced a casting call for its upcoming production of Curtains. Auditions will be held Monday, January 4 and Tuesday, January 5 at 7:30 pm. Come in proper attire and be prepared to sing a song from the show. 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. Curtains will run for two consecutive weekends, March 12-14 and March 19-21. Tickets for this production are available at the Oak View Center. Prices are $21 for adult and $20 for seniors and children (12 & under). For more information on auditions or the production, call the Oak Lawn Park District at (708) 857-2200.
• Preschool Registration – There are still limited spaces available for the Oak Lawn Park District’s spring term of the 2009/2010 preschool programs. The park district offers affordable, quality preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds. The preschool programs—Learn As You Grow I, Learn As You Grow II, Play School and Prep School—are offered at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) and the Little White Building in Lake Shore Park (96th Street and East Shore Drive) and are taught by qualified instructors. Fee for preschool programs for 3 year olds is $670 Oak Lawn residents and $752 for non-residents. Fee for preschool programs for 4 year olds is $1000 Oak Lawn residents and $1124 for non-residents. Payment plans are available. For more information or to schedule a preschool visit, please call (708) 857-2200.
• Visit the Indoor Playground at the Community Pavilion
If you have to stay inside, than play inside! The Oak Lawn Park District’s indoor playground will be available for use any time the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.) is open for business. Open gym fees apply and a parent or guardian must be present with their child or children at all times. The indoor playground is a non-park district staff supervised area. The indoor playground is also now available to rent for parties. It can be rented alone or with a court to expand your party. Parties must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Call 708-857-2420 for more information about daily fees and party package prices.
• 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. A parent or guardian must accompany children under age 12. 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.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
The Dream Center Open House
Please join The Oak Lawn Park District’s Special Recreation Department for The Dream Center Open House (9600 E. Lake Shore Drive) on Friday, December 4th from 5-7 p.m. This will be the first opportunity to view the new facility. The Oak Lawn Park District will be offering a large number of special recreation programs out of this facility starting in the winter of 2010. The night will include special give-aways, refreshments and an opportunity to explore the new facility and materials. This is a free event.
Legends of Rock and Roll to be performed at the Oak Lawn Park District
The Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre will be putting on a special performance of Legends of Rock and Roll. The production will be performed at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., for two consecutive weekends: December 4-6 and December 11-13. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8:00 pm and Sunday shows are at 3:00 pm. Legends of Rock and Roll is a rock and roll revue and will feature music from the beginning of rock and roll through 1969. Musical numbers will include songs by Elvis, The Supremes, Four Tops, The Four Seasons and many others. Tickets for this production are available at the Oak View Center. Prices are $21 for adults and $20 for seniors and children. For more information on the production, call the Oak Lawn Park District at (708) 857-2200.
Take Time for Fun Update for the week of November 30, 2009
Oak Lawn Park District Take Time for Fun Update for the week of November 30, 2009
• Become a fan of the Oak Lawn Park District on Facebook! Check us out at www.facebook.com. Keep up to date on what is going on at the Oak Lawn Park District!
• Legends of Rock and Roll to be performed at the Oak Lawn Park District - The Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre will be putting on a special performance of Legends of Rock and Roll. The production will be performed at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., for two consecutive weekends: December 4-6 and December 11-13. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8:00 pm and Sunday shows are at 3:00 pm. Legends of Rock and Roll is a rock and roll revue and will feature music from the beginning of rock and roll through 1969. Musical numbers will include songs by Elvis, The Supremes, Four Tops, The Four Seasons and many others. Tickets for this production are available at the Oak View Center. Prices are $21 for adults and $20 for seniors and children. For more information on the production, call the Oak Lawn Park District at (708) 857-2200.
• Youth Indoor Soccer Draft League - The Oak Lawn Park District is taking registrations for the Youth Indoor Soccer Draft League at the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.). This league is open to girls and boys ages 6-13. Teams will begin practicing December 12 and games will begin in January. Game times will vary. Age divisions are determined by the child’s age as of September 1, 2009. Early Bird registration runs through November 14. Early Bird fee is $69 for Oak Lawn residents and $95 for non-residents. General Registration runs November 15 – 21. General Registration fee is $79 for Oak Lawn residents and $105 for non-residents. Late fees apply after November 22. Late registration fee is $89 for Oak Lawn residents and $115 for non-residents. Please call the Pavilion for more information at 708-857-2420.
• Oak Lawn Ice Arena Family Fun Night – The Oak Lawn Park District is hosting a Family Fun Night on Wednesday, November 25 from 6:20-8:30 pm at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena (9320 S. Kenton Ave.). There will be activities on and off the ice, a family skate and a mini lesson. Concessions will be available. Admission and skate rental are free. Those in attendance will receive discounts on class registration. For more information call 708-857-5173.
• Annual Breakfast with Santa- Join Santa for a delicious warm breakfast at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse (5850 W. 103rd St.) on Saturday, December 5, where you will get the opportunity to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. Bring your camera for pictures. Breakfast includes 2 homemade French toast slices, 2 sausages and your choice of milk or juice and, of course, Holiday Cookies. There will be one seating at 9am. Registration is required. No walk-ins day of. Registration deadline is Tuesday, December 1. Fee is $8 per person (adults & children). For more information call 708-857-2433 x2301.
• Seasons Greetings starring Donn De Santo - The Oak Lawn Park District is proud to present Donn De Santo and his wife, Rosie on Tuesday, December 8 at the Stony Creek Clubhouse (5850 W. 103rd St.). The afternoon will feature a wonderful buffet lunch and fabulous entertainment by this husband and wife duo. They will play standards as well as contemporary music, including music from the twenties. Sit back, enjoy some easy listening music and then join them in a Holiday Sing-A-Long. Doors will open at 12 pm with lunch at 12:30 pm and entertainment from 1:30 – 2:30pm. Fee is $14/adult. Cash Bar. Registration is required. Registration deadline is December 1. For more information call 708-857-2433 x2301.
• Teen Trip: Woodfield Christmas Shopping/Scavenger Hunt – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a teen trip to the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg on Saturday, December 12. Spend the day at Woodfield Mall and enjoy a scavenger hurt, lunch and time to get Christmas shopping done. Everyone will receive a bag full of goodies including coupons with savings over $100. Fee is $20 per person. Fee includes a light breakfast, transporation, lunch & hunt supplies. Registration deadline is December 3. For more information, call Colleen O'Gorman at 708-857-2420.
• Skating Lessons – The Oak Lawn Park District’s winter ice skating session will begin December 3. Classes are held on Thursdays and Saturdays at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena (9320 S. Kenton Ave.). Programs are available for those ages 3 through adult. For more information on class times and availability call 708-857-5173 or visit www.olparks.com.
• Letter To Santa - What could be more fun for your child than opening a letter from Santa that came in the mail to their house! The Oak Lawn Park District will have a mailbox just for Santa at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) for your child to drop his/her letter. Letters must be dropped off no later than December 4th. Please make sure that your child’s full name and address are included so Santa knows where to send his letter! This will put a smile on your child’s face for the holidays! Fee is $2.00 per child.
• The Dream Center Open House - Please join The Oak Lawn Park District’s Special Recreation Department for The Dream Center Open House (9600 E. Lake Shore Drive) on Friday, December 4th from 5-7 p.m. This will be the first opportunity to view the new facility. The Oak Lawn Park District will be offering a large number of special recreation programs out of this facility starting in the winter of 2010. The night will include special give-aways, refreshments and an opportunity to explore the new facility and materials. This is a free event.
• Winter Indoor Aquatics – The Oak Lawn Park District’s winter indoor aquatics session will begin December 5. Programs are available for those ages 6 months though adult. Classes are held Saturdays at Richards High School. For class times and availability call 708-857-2200 or visit www.olparks.com.
• George Shimko Basketball School Rookie Session - The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session of the George Shimko Basketball School Rookie Session beginning Sunday, December 6. This program is geared for those ages 5-8, and is designed to teach children with little or no basketball experience the fundamentals of basketball. Each player will be taught how to dribble, pass, shoot and be introduced to the game of basketball in a positive environment. Classes will meet Thursday afternoons from 11:30am-1pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.
• George Shimko Basketball School Veteran Session—The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session of the George Shimko Basketball School Veteran Session beginning Sunday, December 6. The Veteran Session, for those ages 9-15, is designed for the more experienced basketball player. Each player will be taught individual and team offensive and defensive concepts and continue to work on their basketball fundamentals in a positive environment Classes will meet Wednesday evenings from 11:30am – 1pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.
• Before & After School With FLASH – Registration is under way for the new before and after school program created by School District 123 & the Oak Lawn Park District - FLASH. Flash is dedicated to providing safe, healthy, fun and recreational opportunities to all children during the program. The program will begin August 25, 2009. For schedule information, please visit www.olparks.com.
Locations: Covington & Hannum Elementary Schools
Hours: Before school: 7:00am until school begins
After school: School dismissal until 6:00pm
Information: call Colleen at 708-398-6288 or e-mail at cogorman@olparks.com
• Preschool Registration - Registration is underway for the Oak Lawn Park District’s 2009/2010 preschool programs. The park district offers affordable, quality preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds. The preschool programs—Learn As You Grow I, Learn As You Grow II, Play School and Prep School—are offered at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) and the Little White Building in Lake Shore Park (96th Street and East Shore Drive) and are taught by qualified instructors. Fee for preschool programs for 3 year olds is $670 Oak Lawn residents and $752 for non-residents. Fee for preschool programs for 4 year olds is $1000 Oak Lawn residents and $1124 for non-residents. Payment plans are available. For more information or to schedule a preschool visit, please call (708) 857-2200.
• Visit the Indoor Playground at the Community Pavilion - If you have to stay inside, than play inside! The Oak Lawn Park District’s indoor playground will be available for use any time the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.) is open for business. Open gym fees apply and a parent or guardian must be present with their child or children at all times. The indoor playground is a non-park district staff supervised area. The indoor playground is also now available to rent for parties. It can be rented alone or with a court to expand your party. Parties must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Call 708-857-2420 for more information about daily fees and party package prices.
• 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.
• Become a fan of the Oak Lawn Park District on Facebook! Check us out at www.facebook.com. Keep up to date on what is going on at the Oak Lawn Park District!
• Legends of Rock and Roll to be performed at the Oak Lawn Park District - The Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre will be putting on a special performance of Legends of Rock and Roll. The production will be performed at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., for two consecutive weekends: December 4-6 and December 11-13. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8:00 pm and Sunday shows are at 3:00 pm. Legends of Rock and Roll is a rock and roll revue and will feature music from the beginning of rock and roll through 1969. Musical numbers will include songs by Elvis, The Supremes, Four Tops, The Four Seasons and many others. Tickets for this production are available at the Oak View Center. Prices are $21 for adults and $20 for seniors and children. For more information on the production, call the Oak Lawn Park District at (708) 857-2200.
• Youth Indoor Soccer Draft League - The Oak Lawn Park District is taking registrations for the Youth Indoor Soccer Draft League at the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.). This league is open to girls and boys ages 6-13. Teams will begin practicing December 12 and games will begin in January. Game times will vary. Age divisions are determined by the child’s age as of September 1, 2009. Early Bird registration runs through November 14. Early Bird fee is $69 for Oak Lawn residents and $95 for non-residents. General Registration runs November 15 – 21. General Registration fee is $79 for Oak Lawn residents and $105 for non-residents. Late fees apply after November 22. Late registration fee is $89 for Oak Lawn residents and $115 for non-residents. Please call the Pavilion for more information at 708-857-2420.
• Oak Lawn Ice Arena Family Fun Night – The Oak Lawn Park District is hosting a Family Fun Night on Wednesday, November 25 from 6:20-8:30 pm at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena (9320 S. Kenton Ave.). There will be activities on and off the ice, a family skate and a mini lesson. Concessions will be available. Admission and skate rental are free. Those in attendance will receive discounts on class registration. For more information call 708-857-5173.
• Annual Breakfast with Santa- Join Santa for a delicious warm breakfast at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse (5850 W. 103rd St.) on Saturday, December 5, where you will get the opportunity to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. Bring your camera for pictures. Breakfast includes 2 homemade French toast slices, 2 sausages and your choice of milk or juice and, of course, Holiday Cookies. There will be one seating at 9am. Registration is required. No walk-ins day of. Registration deadline is Tuesday, December 1. Fee is $8 per person (adults & children). For more information call 708-857-2433 x2301.
• Seasons Greetings starring Donn De Santo - The Oak Lawn Park District is proud to present Donn De Santo and his wife, Rosie on Tuesday, December 8 at the Stony Creek Clubhouse (5850 W. 103rd St.). The afternoon will feature a wonderful buffet lunch and fabulous entertainment by this husband and wife duo. They will play standards as well as contemporary music, including music from the twenties. Sit back, enjoy some easy listening music and then join them in a Holiday Sing-A-Long. Doors will open at 12 pm with lunch at 12:30 pm and entertainment from 1:30 – 2:30pm. Fee is $14/adult. Cash Bar. Registration is required. Registration deadline is December 1. For more information call 708-857-2433 x2301.
• Teen Trip: Woodfield Christmas Shopping/Scavenger Hunt – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a teen trip to the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg on Saturday, December 12. Spend the day at Woodfield Mall and enjoy a scavenger hurt, lunch and time to get Christmas shopping done. Everyone will receive a bag full of goodies including coupons with savings over $100. Fee is $20 per person. Fee includes a light breakfast, transporation, lunch & hunt supplies. Registration deadline is December 3. For more information, call Colleen O'Gorman at 708-857-2420.
• Skating Lessons – The Oak Lawn Park District’s winter ice skating session will begin December 3. Classes are held on Thursdays and Saturdays at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena (9320 S. Kenton Ave.). Programs are available for those ages 3 through adult. For more information on class times and availability call 708-857-5173 or visit www.olparks.com.
• Letter To Santa - What could be more fun for your child than opening a letter from Santa that came in the mail to their house! The Oak Lawn Park District will have a mailbox just for Santa at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) for your child to drop his/her letter. Letters must be dropped off no later than December 4th. Please make sure that your child’s full name and address are included so Santa knows where to send his letter! This will put a smile on your child’s face for the holidays! Fee is $2.00 per child.
• The Dream Center Open House - Please join The Oak Lawn Park District’s Special Recreation Department for The Dream Center Open House (9600 E. Lake Shore Drive) on Friday, December 4th from 5-7 p.m. This will be the first opportunity to view the new facility. The Oak Lawn Park District will be offering a large number of special recreation programs out of this facility starting in the winter of 2010. The night will include special give-aways, refreshments and an opportunity to explore the new facility and materials. This is a free event.
• Winter Indoor Aquatics – The Oak Lawn Park District’s winter indoor aquatics session will begin December 5. Programs are available for those ages 6 months though adult. Classes are held Saturdays at Richards High School. For class times and availability call 708-857-2200 or visit www.olparks.com.
• George Shimko Basketball School Rookie Session - The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session of the George Shimko Basketball School Rookie Session beginning Sunday, December 6. This program is geared for those ages 5-8, and is designed to teach children with little or no basketball experience the fundamentals of basketball. Each player will be taught how to dribble, pass, shoot and be introduced to the game of basketball in a positive environment. Classes will meet Thursday afternoons from 11:30am-1pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.
• George Shimko Basketball School Veteran Session—The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session of the George Shimko Basketball School Veteran Session beginning Sunday, December 6. The Veteran Session, for those ages 9-15, is designed for the more experienced basketball player. Each player will be taught individual and team offensive and defensive concepts and continue to work on their basketball fundamentals in a positive environment Classes will meet Wednesday evenings from 11:30am – 1pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.
• Before & After School With FLASH – Registration is under way for the new before and after school program created by School District 123 & the Oak Lawn Park District - FLASH. Flash is dedicated to providing safe, healthy, fun and recreational opportunities to all children during the program. The program will begin August 25, 2009. For schedule information, please visit www.olparks.com.
Locations: Covington & Hannum Elementary Schools
Hours: Before school: 7:00am until school begins
After school: School dismissal until 6:00pm
Information: call Colleen at 708-398-6288 or e-mail at cogorman@olparks.com
• Preschool Registration - Registration is underway for the Oak Lawn Park District’s 2009/2010 preschool programs. The park district offers affordable, quality preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds. The preschool programs—Learn As You Grow I, Learn As You Grow II, Play School and Prep School—are offered at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) and the Little White Building in Lake Shore Park (96th Street and East Shore Drive) and are taught by qualified instructors. Fee for preschool programs for 3 year olds is $670 Oak Lawn residents and $752 for non-residents. Fee for preschool programs for 4 year olds is $1000 Oak Lawn residents and $1124 for non-residents. Payment plans are available. For more information or to schedule a preschool visit, please call (708) 857-2200.
• Visit the Indoor Playground at the Community Pavilion - If you have to stay inside, than play inside! The Oak Lawn Park District’s indoor playground will be available for use any time the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.) is open for business. Open gym fees apply and a parent or guardian must be present with their child or children at all times. The indoor playground is a non-park district staff supervised area. The indoor playground is also now available to rent for parties. It can be rented alone or with a court to expand your party. Parties must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Call 708-857-2420 for more information about daily fees and party package prices.
• 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.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Take Time for Fun Update for the week of November 9, 2009
Oak Lawn Park District Take Time for Fun Update for the week of November 9, 2009
• Wrestling Club - Learn the skills and fundamentals of wrestling under experienced supervision At the Oak Lawn Park District. The Oak Lawn Park District’s wrestling club includes qualified coaches, meets and tournaments. Through its years, the wrestling club has had more than 100 IKWF state qualifiers. The wrestling club will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at a location to be determined, beginning November 9 from 6-8pm. Free for this program is $100 for Oak Lawn residents and $120 for non-residents. For more information call the Oak Lawn Pavilion at 708-857-2420 or visit www.geocities.com/olwildcats
• Producers to be performed at the Oak Lawn Park District — The Oak Lawn Park District Theatre production of The Producers will run at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., for two consecutive weekends: November 13 – 15 and November 20 – 22. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8:00 pm and Sunday shows are at 3:00 pm. Tickets for this production are available at the Oak View Center. Prices are $21 for adults and $20 for seniors and children. For more information on the production, call the Oak Lawn Park District at (708) 857-2200.
• Gymnastics Registration - Registration begins November 9th for Oak Lawn residents currently enrolled in a program and November 16th non-residents currently enrolled in a program. Open registration for Oak Lawn residents begins November 11th and November 17th for non-residents. Registrations are accepted until two weeks after classes have started. Gymnastics registration is only taken at the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center (10444 S. Central Ave.). For more information call 708-857-2215.
• After-School Intramural Basketball Program — The Oak Lawn Park District and various Oak Lawn School Districts are jointly offering an after-school intramural boys basketball program for 5th-6th grade. Teams will be comprised of players from the same school, in order to build team spirit. Season is from December through March. Games will be played on Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 10 pm. Actual game times will vary. Teams will practice according to the availability of gym space. Volunteer coaches are needed. If you are interested in coaching, call (708) 857-2420 for more information. Fee is $95 per participant for Kolb, Simmons, Harnew, Columbus Manor and Lieb School. Fee is $75 per participant for Kolmar, OLHMS, Hannum, Covington, Sward and Hometown School. Space is limited. Registration deadline is November 17. A $10 late fee applies after the deadline. For more information, call 708-857-2420.
• Teen Theme Night - Teens in grades 5th -12th, come hang out at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Teen Center (9400 S. Oak Park Ave.) on Friday, November 20 from 6 to 9 pm for Beach Night. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and bring your friends for everything from cards to air hockey and Twister to Wii and dancing. No parents allowed. There will be supervisors present. Everyone ages 10 to 15 welcome. Admission is only $5 at the door or $4 if you dress in the theme. Best dressed in the theme receives a prize bag that night. For More information call Colleen at 708-857-2200 or email olpdteens@yahoo.com.
• Youth Indoor Soccer Draft League - The Oak Lawn Park District is taking registrations for the Youth Indoor Soccer Draft League at the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.). This league is open to girls and boys ages 6-13. Teams will begin practicing December 12 and games will begin in January. Game times will vary. Age divisions are determined by the child’s age as of September 1, 2009. Early Bird registration runs through November 14. Early Bird fee is $69 for Oak Lawn residents and $95 for non-residents. General Registration runs November 15 – 21. General Registration fee is $79 for Oak Lawn residents and $105 for non-residents. Late fees apply after November 22. Late registration fee is $89 for Oak Lawn residents and $115 for non-residents. Please call the Pavilion for more information at 708-857-2420.
• Turkey Shoot Basketball Free-Throw Contest - The Oak Lawn Park District is hosting the 15th Annual Turkey Shoot free throw competition on Sunday, November 22 beginning at 11am at the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.). Teams will be made up of one parent and one child and will be grouped by the child's age. Parents may compete with more than one child. All ages welcome, but you must register in advance. Mini-basketballs and nets will be used for the younger children. There will be raffle prizes for all children participating. This event is free for Oak Lawn residents and $4 for non-residents. Please call the Pavilion for more information at 708-857-2420.
• Oak Lawn Ice Arena Family Fun Night – The Oak Lawn Park District is hosting a Family Fun Night on Wednesday, November 25 from 6:20-8:30 pm at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena (9320 S. Kenton Ave.). There will be activities on and off the ice, a family skate and a mini lesson. Concessions will be available. Admission and skate rental are free. Those in attendance will receive discounts on class registration. For more information call 708-857-5173.
• Annual Breakfast with Santa- Join Santa for a delicious warm breakfast at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse (5850 W. 103rd St.) on Saturday, December 5, where you will get the opportunity to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. Bring your camera for pictures. Breakfast includes 2 homemade French toast slices, 2 sausages and your choice of milk or juice and, of course, Holiday Cookies. There will be one seating at 9am. Registration is required. No walk-ins day of. Registration deadline is Tuesday, December 1. Fee is $8 per person (adults & children). For more information call 708-857-2433 x2301.
• Seasons Greetings starring Donn De Santo - The Oak Lawn Park District is proud to present Donn De Santo and his wife, Rosie on Tuesday, December 8 at the Stony Creek Clubhouse (5850 W. 103rd St.). The afternoon will feature a wonderful buffet lunch and fabulous entertainment by this husband and wife duo. They will play standards as well as contemporary music, including music from the twenties. Sit back, enjoy some easy listening music and then join them in a Holiday Sing-A-Long. Doors will open at 12 pm with lunch at 12:30 pm and entertainment from 1:30 – 2:30pm. Fee is $14/adult. Cash Bar. Registration is required. Registration deadline is December 1. For more information call 708-857-2433 x2301.
• Teen Trip: Woodfield Christmas Shopping/Scavenger Hunt – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a teen trip to the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg on Saturday, December 12. Spend the day at Woodfield Mall and enjoy a scavenger hurt, lunch and time to get Christmas shopping done. Everyone will receive a bag full of goodies including coupons with savings over $100. Fee is $20 per person. Fee includes a light breakfast, transporation, lunch & hunt supplies. Registration deadline is December 3. For more information, call Colleen O'Gorman at 708-857-2420.
• Skating Lessons – The Oak Lawn Park District’s winter ice skating session will begin December 3. Classes are held on Thursdays and Saturdays at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena (9320 S. Kenton Ave.). Programs are available for those ages 3 through adult. For more information on class times and availability call 708-857-5173 or visit www.olparks.com.
• Letter To Santa - What could be more fun for your child than opening a letter from Santa that came in the mail to their house! The Oak Lawn Park District will have a mailbox just for Santa at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) for your child to drop his/her letter. Letters must be dropped off no later than December 4th. Please make sure that your child’s full name and address are included so Santa knows where to send his letter! This will put a smile on your child’s face for the holidays! Fee is $2.00 per child.
• Winter Indoor Aquatics – The Oak Lawn Park District’s winter indoor aquatics session will begin December 5. Programs are available for those ages 6 months though adult. Classes are held Saturdays at Richards High School. For class times and availability call 708-857-2200 or visit www.olparks.com.
• George Shimko Basketball School Rookie Session - The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session of the George Shimko Basketball School Rookie Session beginning Sunday, December 6. This program is geared for those ages 5-8, and is designed to teach children with little or no basketball experience the fundamentals of basketball. Each player will be taught how to dribble, pass, shoot and be introduced to the game of basketball in a positive environment. Classes will meet Thursday afternoons from 11:30am-1pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.
• George Shimko Basketball School Veteran Session—The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session of the George Shimko Basketball School Veteran Session beginning Sunday, December 6. The Veteran Session, for those ages 9-15, is designed for the more experienced basketball player. Each player will be taught individual and team offensive and defensive concepts and continue to work on their basketball fundamentals in a positive environment Classes will meet Wednesday evenings from 11:30am – 1pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.
• Before & After School With FLASH – Registration is under way for the new before and after school program created by School District 123 & the Oak Lawn Park District - FLASH. Flash is dedicated to providing safe, healthy, fun and recreational opportunities to all children during the program. The program will begin August 25, 2009. For schedule information, please visit www.olparks.com.
Locations: Covington & Hannum Elementary Schools
Hours: Before school: 7:00am until school begins
After school: School dismissal until 6:00pm
Information: call Colleen at 708-398-6288 or e-mail at cogorman@olparks.com
• Preschool Registration - Registration is underway for the Oak Lawn Park District’s 2009/2010 preschool programs. The park district offers affordable, quality preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds. The preschool programs—Learn As You Grow I, Learn As You Grow II, Play School and Prep School—are offered at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) and the Little White Building in Lake Shore Park (96th Street and East Shore Drive) and are taught by qualified instructors. Fee for preschool programs for 3 year olds is $670 Oak Lawn residents and $752 for non-residents. Fee for preschool programs for 4 year olds is $1000 Oak Lawn residents and $1124 for non-residents. Payment plans are available. For more information or to schedule a preschool visit, please call (708) 857-2200.
• Visit the Indoor Playground at the Community Pavilion - If you have to stay inside, than play inside! The Oak Lawn Park District’s indoor playground will be available for use any time the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.) is open for business. Open gym fees apply and a parent or guardian must be present with their child or children at all times. The indoor playground is a non-park district staff supervised area. The indoor playground is also now available to rent for parties. It can be rented alone or with a court to expand your party. Parties must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Call 708-857-2420 for more information about daily fees and party package prices.
• 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.
• Wrestling Club - Learn the skills and fundamentals of wrestling under experienced supervision At the Oak Lawn Park District. The Oak Lawn Park District’s wrestling club includes qualified coaches, meets and tournaments. Through its years, the wrestling club has had more than 100 IKWF state qualifiers. The wrestling club will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at a location to be determined, beginning November 9 from 6-8pm. Free for this program is $100 for Oak Lawn residents and $120 for non-residents. For more information call the Oak Lawn Pavilion at 708-857-2420 or visit www.geocities.com/olwildcats
• Producers to be performed at the Oak Lawn Park District — The Oak Lawn Park District Theatre production of The Producers will run at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., for two consecutive weekends: November 13 – 15 and November 20 – 22. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8:00 pm and Sunday shows are at 3:00 pm. Tickets for this production are available at the Oak View Center. Prices are $21 for adults and $20 for seniors and children. For more information on the production, call the Oak Lawn Park District at (708) 857-2200.
• Gymnastics Registration - Registration begins November 9th for Oak Lawn residents currently enrolled in a program and November 16th non-residents currently enrolled in a program. Open registration for Oak Lawn residents begins November 11th and November 17th for non-residents. Registrations are accepted until two weeks after classes have started. Gymnastics registration is only taken at the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center (10444 S. Central Ave.). For more information call 708-857-2215.
• After-School Intramural Basketball Program — The Oak Lawn Park District and various Oak Lawn School Districts are jointly offering an after-school intramural boys basketball program for 5th-6th grade. Teams will be comprised of players from the same school, in order to build team spirit. Season is from December through March. Games will be played on Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 10 pm. Actual game times will vary. Teams will practice according to the availability of gym space. Volunteer coaches are needed. If you are interested in coaching, call (708) 857-2420 for more information. Fee is $95 per participant for Kolb, Simmons, Harnew, Columbus Manor and Lieb School. Fee is $75 per participant for Kolmar, OLHMS, Hannum, Covington, Sward and Hometown School. Space is limited. Registration deadline is November 17. A $10 late fee applies after the deadline. For more information, call 708-857-2420.
• Teen Theme Night - Teens in grades 5th -12th, come hang out at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Teen Center (9400 S. Oak Park Ave.) on Friday, November 20 from 6 to 9 pm for Beach Night. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and bring your friends for everything from cards to air hockey and Twister to Wii and dancing. No parents allowed. There will be supervisors present. Everyone ages 10 to 15 welcome. Admission is only $5 at the door or $4 if you dress in the theme. Best dressed in the theme receives a prize bag that night. For More information call Colleen at 708-857-2200 or email olpdteens@yahoo.com.
• Youth Indoor Soccer Draft League - The Oak Lawn Park District is taking registrations for the Youth Indoor Soccer Draft League at the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.). This league is open to girls and boys ages 6-13. Teams will begin practicing December 12 and games will begin in January. Game times will vary. Age divisions are determined by the child’s age as of September 1, 2009. Early Bird registration runs through November 14. Early Bird fee is $69 for Oak Lawn residents and $95 for non-residents. General Registration runs November 15 – 21. General Registration fee is $79 for Oak Lawn residents and $105 for non-residents. Late fees apply after November 22. Late registration fee is $89 for Oak Lawn residents and $115 for non-residents. Please call the Pavilion for more information at 708-857-2420.
• Turkey Shoot Basketball Free-Throw Contest - The Oak Lawn Park District is hosting the 15th Annual Turkey Shoot free throw competition on Sunday, November 22 beginning at 11am at the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.). Teams will be made up of one parent and one child and will be grouped by the child's age. Parents may compete with more than one child. All ages welcome, but you must register in advance. Mini-basketballs and nets will be used for the younger children. There will be raffle prizes for all children participating. This event is free for Oak Lawn residents and $4 for non-residents. Please call the Pavilion for more information at 708-857-2420.
• Oak Lawn Ice Arena Family Fun Night – The Oak Lawn Park District is hosting a Family Fun Night on Wednesday, November 25 from 6:20-8:30 pm at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena (9320 S. Kenton Ave.). There will be activities on and off the ice, a family skate and a mini lesson. Concessions will be available. Admission and skate rental are free. Those in attendance will receive discounts on class registration. For more information call 708-857-5173.
• Annual Breakfast with Santa- Join Santa for a delicious warm breakfast at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse (5850 W. 103rd St.) on Saturday, December 5, where you will get the opportunity to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. Bring your camera for pictures. Breakfast includes 2 homemade French toast slices, 2 sausages and your choice of milk or juice and, of course, Holiday Cookies. There will be one seating at 9am. Registration is required. No walk-ins day of. Registration deadline is Tuesday, December 1. Fee is $8 per person (adults & children). For more information call 708-857-2433 x2301.
• Seasons Greetings starring Donn De Santo - The Oak Lawn Park District is proud to present Donn De Santo and his wife, Rosie on Tuesday, December 8 at the Stony Creek Clubhouse (5850 W. 103rd St.). The afternoon will feature a wonderful buffet lunch and fabulous entertainment by this husband and wife duo. They will play standards as well as contemporary music, including music from the twenties. Sit back, enjoy some easy listening music and then join them in a Holiday Sing-A-Long. Doors will open at 12 pm with lunch at 12:30 pm and entertainment from 1:30 – 2:30pm. Fee is $14/adult. Cash Bar. Registration is required. Registration deadline is December 1. For more information call 708-857-2433 x2301.
• Teen Trip: Woodfield Christmas Shopping/Scavenger Hunt – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a teen trip to the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg on Saturday, December 12. Spend the day at Woodfield Mall and enjoy a scavenger hurt, lunch and time to get Christmas shopping done. Everyone will receive a bag full of goodies including coupons with savings over $100. Fee is $20 per person. Fee includes a light breakfast, transporation, lunch & hunt supplies. Registration deadline is December 3. For more information, call Colleen O'Gorman at 708-857-2420.
• Skating Lessons – The Oak Lawn Park District’s winter ice skating session will begin December 3. Classes are held on Thursdays and Saturdays at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena (9320 S. Kenton Ave.). Programs are available for those ages 3 through adult. For more information on class times and availability call 708-857-5173 or visit www.olparks.com.
• Letter To Santa - What could be more fun for your child than opening a letter from Santa that came in the mail to their house! The Oak Lawn Park District will have a mailbox just for Santa at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) for your child to drop his/her letter. Letters must be dropped off no later than December 4th. Please make sure that your child’s full name and address are included so Santa knows where to send his letter! This will put a smile on your child’s face for the holidays! Fee is $2.00 per child.
• Winter Indoor Aquatics – The Oak Lawn Park District’s winter indoor aquatics session will begin December 5. Programs are available for those ages 6 months though adult. Classes are held Saturdays at Richards High School. For class times and availability call 708-857-2200 or visit www.olparks.com.
• George Shimko Basketball School Rookie Session - The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session of the George Shimko Basketball School Rookie Session beginning Sunday, December 6. This program is geared for those ages 5-8, and is designed to teach children with little or no basketball experience the fundamentals of basketball. Each player will be taught how to dribble, pass, shoot and be introduced to the game of basketball in a positive environment. Classes will meet Thursday afternoons from 11:30am-1pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.
• George Shimko Basketball School Veteran Session—The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session of the George Shimko Basketball School Veteran Session beginning Sunday, December 6. The Veteran Session, for those ages 9-15, is designed for the more experienced basketball player. Each player will be taught individual and team offensive and defensive concepts and continue to work on their basketball fundamentals in a positive environment Classes will meet Wednesday evenings from 11:30am – 1pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.
• Before & After School With FLASH – Registration is under way for the new before and after school program created by School District 123 & the Oak Lawn Park District - FLASH. Flash is dedicated to providing safe, healthy, fun and recreational opportunities to all children during the program. The program will begin August 25, 2009. For schedule information, please visit www.olparks.com.
Locations: Covington & Hannum Elementary Schools
Hours: Before school: 7:00am until school begins
After school: School dismissal until 6:00pm
Information: call Colleen at 708-398-6288 or e-mail at cogorman@olparks.com
• Preschool Registration - Registration is underway for the Oak Lawn Park District’s 2009/2010 preschool programs. The park district offers affordable, quality preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds. The preschool programs—Learn As You Grow I, Learn As You Grow II, Play School and Prep School—are offered at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) and the Little White Building in Lake Shore Park (96th Street and East Shore Drive) and are taught by qualified instructors. Fee for preschool programs for 3 year olds is $670 Oak Lawn residents and $752 for non-residents. Fee for preschool programs for 4 year olds is $1000 Oak Lawn residents and $1124 for non-residents. Payment plans are available. For more information or to schedule a preschool visit, please call (708) 857-2200.
• Visit the Indoor Playground at the Community Pavilion - If you have to stay inside, than play inside! The Oak Lawn Park District’s indoor playground will be available for use any time the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.) is open for business. Open gym fees apply and a parent or guardian must be present with their child or children at all times. The indoor playground is a non-park district staff supervised area. The indoor playground is also now available to rent for parties. It can be rented alone or with a court to expand your party. Parties must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Call 708-857-2420 for more information about daily fees and party package prices.
• 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.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Take Time for Fun Update for the week of August 31, 2009
• Fall Tot Programs – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering many Tot Programs this fall for children ages 15 months – 5 years. Programs begin the second week of September. All classes will be held at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.). For program information, dates and times please visit www. olparks.com.
• Youth Flag Football League —The Oak Lawn Park is still taking registrations for the new Flag Football League for boys and girls in 3rd & 4th grade. This is a recreational league designed to teach kids the fundamentals of football in a non-contact and fun environment. There will be no standings or playoffs in this league. Each child will receive a t-shirt and a participation trophy. Games will be played at Keeler Park, 93rd St. and Keeler Ave. Fee for this league is $55 for Oak Lawn residents and $75 for non-residents. For more information about practices and games, please call 708-857-2420.
• George Shimko Basketball School Shooting Session —The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session he George Shimko Basketball School Shooting Session beginning Thursday, September 10. This program is geared for those ages 5-9, and is designed to teach players the proper way to shoot the basketball. Each player will be taught how to shoot the basketball from various locations on the basketball court with good balance, rotation and confidence. Classes will meet Thursday evenings from 4:30-6pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.
• Fall Indoor Volleyball Leagues —The Oak Lawn Park District is taking team registrations for the Co-Rec and Women’s Indoor Volleyball Leagues. The Co-Rec League will begin play on Tuesday, October 6. The Women’s League will begin play on Thursday, October 1. All games are played at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Each team will participate in round-robin play with game times varying each week. Team fee is $325. Registration deadline is September 29. Please call the Pavilion for more information at 708-857-2420.
• Men’s Indoor Basketball Leagues — The Oak Lawn Park District is taking team registrations for their Men’s Indoor Basketball League. Games will be played at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave., beginning Thursday, October 8. Game times will vary each week. The 1st through 4th place teams from each league will qualify for the playoffs. All teams are required to submit their name and jersey color at registration. Team fee is $500. The registration fee must be paid in full, no exceptions. Registration is taken at the Pavilion only. This league is open to those 18 and older. Registration deadline is September 29. Please call the Pavilion for more information at 708-857-2420.
• Before & After School With FLASH – Registration is under way for the new before and after school program created by School District 123 & the Oak Lawn Park District - FLASH. Flash is dedicated to providing safe, healthy, fun and recreational opportunities to all children during the program. The program will begin August 25, 2009. For schedule information, please visit www.olparks.com.
Locations: Covington & Hannum Elementary Schools
Hours: Before school: 7:00am until school begins
After school: School dismissal until 6:00pm
Information: call Colleen at 708-398-6288 or e-mail at cogorman@olparks.com
• Casting Call: The Producers auditions to be held in Oak Lawn - The Oak Lawn Park District Theatre group has announced a casting call for its upcoming production of The Producers. Auditions will be held Sunday, September 13 from 1 – 5 pm and Monday, September 14 at 7:30pm. Come in proper attire and be prepared to sing a song from the show. 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. The Producers will run for two consecutive weekends, November 13 – 15 and November 20 – 22.
Production staff includes:
Director/Producer: Paul Nirchi
Musical Director: Martha Hesse
Choreographer: Erin Kennealy
Lighting & Set Design: Gil Oliva
Tickets for this production are available at the Oak View Center. Prices are $21 for adult and $20 for seniors and children (12 & under). For more information on auditions or the production, call the Oak Lawn Park District at (708) 857-2200.
• Preschool Registration - Registration is underway for the Oak Lawn Park District’s 2009/2010 preschool programs. The park district offers affordable, quality preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds. The preschool programs—Learn As You Grow I, Learn As You Grow II, Play School and Prep School—are offered at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) and the Little White Building in Lake Shore Park (96th Street and East Shore Drive) and are taught by qualified instructors. Fee for preschool programs for 3 year olds is $670 Oak Lawn residents and $752 for non-residents. Fee for preschool programs for 4 year olds is $1000 Oak Lawn residents and $1124 for non-residents. Payment plans are available. For more information or to schedule a preschool visit, please call (708) 857-2200.
• Youth Indoor Soccer Draft League - The Oak Lawn Park District is taking registrations for the Youth Indoor Soccer Draft League. This league is open to girls and boys ages 6-13. Teams will begin practicing December 12 and games will begin in January. Game times will vary. Age divisions are determined by the child’s age as of September 1, 2009. Early Bird registration runs through November 14. Early Bird fee is $69 for Oak Lawn residents and $95 for non-residents. General Registration runs November 15 – 21. General Registration fee is $79 for Oak Lawn residents and $105 for non-residents. Late fees apply after November 22. Late registration fee is $89 for Oak Lawn residents and $115 for non-residents. Please call the Pavilion for more information at 708-857-2420.
• 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.
Members/Non-Mem
30 Min.: $30/$35
l Hour: $60/$65
90 Min.: $90/$95
2 Hours: $120/$125
• 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.
Rates: 1/2 Hour/1 Hour
Members $18/$30
Non-Members $21/$35
Packages:
Member: 5 – 1 hour sessions $140.00
10 – 1 hour sessions $275.00
Non-member: 5 - 1 hour sessions $160.00
10 - 1 hour sessions $345.00
Trainers: Pam Kundrotas
Mike Schindler
Janet Zubrys
Friday, August 14, 2009
Take Time for Fun Update for the week of August 17, 2009
Take Time for Fun Update for the week of August 17, 2009
• Resident registration is underway for all Oak Lawn Park District Fall programs. Non-resident registration begins Monday, August 24.
• Oak Lawn Park District’s End of Summer Pool Schedule
Centennial Pool closes for the season on August 16th
Central Pool will remain open until Labor Day. Memorial Pool will remain open until August 21st.
Central Pool Hours: M-F 7-9 a.m. (early bird swim) and 4-8 p.m. (open swim) , Sat-Sun 12-5 p.m. (open swim), (Labor Day) 12-5 p.m.
Memorial Pool: M-F 10:30-2:30 p.m.
Air temp must be 75 degrees as reported by Midway air
port to open after August 16th. Please call the pool hotline at 708-398-6313 to confirm if the pool is opened.
• Before & After School With FLASH – Registration is under way for the new before and after school program created by School District 123 & the Oak Lawn Park District - FLASH. Flash is dedicated to providing safe, healthy, fun and recreational opportunities to all children during the program. The program will begin August 25, 2009. For schedule information, please visit www.olparks.com.
Locations: Covington & Hannum Elementary Schools
Hours: Before school: 7:00am until school begins
After school: School dismissal until 6:00pm
Information: call Colleen at 708-398-6288 or e-mail at cogorman@olparks.com
• New Playground - Please join the Oak Lawn Park District Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, September 2 for the dedication of the new playground at Lake Shore Park (9601 E. East Shore Dr.) The ceremony will begin at 6 pm and will be immediately followed by a complimentary juice and cookie reception at the park. For more information please call the Oak Lawn Park District at 708-857-2225.
• Casting Call: The Producers auditions to be held in Oak Lawn - The Oak Lawn Park District Theatre group has announced a casting call for its upcoming production of The Producers. Auditions will be held Sunday, September 13 from 1 – 5 pm and Monday, September 14 at 7:30pm. Come in proper attire and be prepared to sing a song from the show. 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. The Producers will run for two consecutive weekends, November 13 – 15 and November 20 – 22.
Production staff includes:
Director/Producer: Paul Nirchi
Musical Director: Martha Hesse
Choreographer: Erin Kennealy
Lighting & Set Design: Gil Oliva
Tickets for this production are available at the Oak View Center. Prices are $21 for adult and $20 for seniors and children (12 & under). For more information on auditions or the production, call the Oak Lawn Park District at (708) 857-2200.
• Preschool Registration - Registration is underway for the Oak Lawn Park District’s 2009/2010 preschool programs. The park district offers affordable, quality preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds. The preschool programs—Learn As You Grow I, Learn As You Grow II, Play School and Prep School—are offered at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) and the Little White Building in Lake Shore Park (96th Street and East Shore Drive) and are taught by qualified instructors. Fee for preschool programs for 3 year olds is $670 Oak Lawn residents and $752 for non-residents. Fee for preschool programs for 4 year olds is $1000 Oak Lawn residents and $1124 for non-residents. Payment plans are available. For more information or to schedule a preschool visit, please call (708) 857-2200.
• Youth Indoor Soccer Draft League - The Oak Lawn Park District is taking registrations for the Youth Indoor Soccer Draft League. This league is open to girls and boys ages 6-13. Teams will begin practicing December 12 and games will begin in January. Game times will vary. Age divisions are determined by the child’s age as of September 1, 2009. Early Bird registration runs through November 14. Early Bird fee is $69 for Oak Lawn residents and $95 for non-residents. General Registration runs November 15 – 21. General Registration fee is $79 for Oak Lawn residents and $105 for non-residents. Late fees apply after November 22. Late registration fee is $89 for Oak Lawn residents and $115 for non-residents. Please call the Pavilion for more information at 708-857-2420.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Take Time for Fun Update for the week of June 1, 2009
• Chicago Ridge Prairie Informational Meeting - The Oak Lawn Park District will be holding an informational meeting at the Chicago Ridge Prairie (105th & Menard) On Monday, June 1st at 6:30 pm. The evening’s agenda will include a brief history of the Chicago Ridge Prairie, its ecological importance and future plans and goals, which include the removal of invasive species and educational programs. Lou Mulé from Tallgrass Associates will also be on hand to answer questions. For more information please call, 708-857-2201.
• Casting Call: Grease auditions to be held in Oak Lawn - The Oak Lawn Park District Theatre group has announced a casting call for its upcoming production of Grease. Auditions will be held Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2 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. Grease will run for two consecutive weekends, July 31- August 2 and August 7 – 9.
• Centennial Pool Open House - Please join the Oak Lawn Park District on Friday, June 12 from 5:30-7 pm for the Centennial Pool Open House (94th & Nashville Ave.). Come out and see the two new slides, a 25’ high, 174” long open flume and a 9’ high drop slide and enjoy free admission, swimming (weather permitting), entertainment and giveaways every 15 minutes. A concession stand will be open to purchase food and beverages. For more information, please contact 708-857-5173
• Pool Dates - The Oak Lawn Park District pools will be open Friday, June 12 through Sunday, August 16. Starting June 12, you can call the pool hotline at 708-398-6313 for the most current information on pool conditions. For pool schedule, please visit www.olparks.com.
• Summer Camps at the Oak Lawn Park District - Registration is underway for all of the Oak Lawn Park District’s summer camp programs. The park district offers a variety of fun summer camps for children ages 3 & up. Camps range from traditional day camps and sports camps to preschool camp sunshine, fitness camp, jr. naturalist outdoor adventure camp, horseback-riding camps, lacrosse camp, basketball camp and special recreation camps. For more information on a particular camp, please call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200 or visit www.olparks.com.
• George Shimko Basketball School Shooting Session - The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session he George Shimko Basketball School Shooting Session beginning Monday, June 8. This program is geared for those ages 5-9, and is designed to teach players the proper way to shoot the basketball. Each player will be taught how to shoot the basketball from various locations on the basketball court with good balance, rotation and confidence. Classes will meet Monday evenings from 5:30-7pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.
• George Shimko Basketball School Jump Shot School - The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session he George Shimko Basketball School Jump Shot School beginning Wednesday, June 10. This program is geared for those ages 10-16, and is designed to teach players: The Mechanics, The Warm Up, Efficiency, Getting Open, Footwork, How to Score Off a Screen, 3 Point Shooting and Free Throws with good balance, rotation and confidence. Classes will meet Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.
• Family Camp-Out - The Great Outdoors – right in your own Village! Come out and enjoy the beginning of summer camping under the stars at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Wolf Wildlife Refuge (109th & Laramie) on Friday, June 19. Participants will enjoy a scavenger hunt, late night campfire, hot dog and S’MORES roast and a continental breakfast the next morning. Campsite setup begins at 6 pm Friday evening. You must provide your own tent, sleeping bags and camping equipment. Adult fee is $8 for Oak Lawn residents and $10 for non-residents. Fee for those 12 & under is $5 for Oak Lawn residents and $6 for non-residents. Children must be accompanied by an adult in order to camp. Registration deadline is June 7th!
• Preschool Registration - Registration is underway for the Oak Lawn Park District’s 2009/2010 preschool programs. The park district offers affordable, quality preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds. The preschool programs—Learn As You Grow I, Learn As You Grow II, Play School and Prep School—are offered at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) and the Little White Building in Lake Shore Park (96th Street and East Shore Drive) and are taught by qualified instructors. Fee for preschool programs for 3 year olds is $670 Oak Lawn residents and $752 for non-residents. Fee for preschool programs for 4 year olds is $1000 Oak Lawn residents and $1124 for non-residents.
Payment plans are available. For more information or to schedule a preschool visit, please call (708) 857-2200.
• The Oak Lawn Park District & The Village of Oak Lawn present the 2009 Summer Concerts and Movie Nights. We are pleased to announce our 2009 Sunday Night Concerts and Friday Night Movies! These events are free, so bring your picnic baskets, refreshments, lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy some summer fun with the whole family!
Location: Oak Lawn Village Green (directly east of the Municipal Center and north of the Oak Lawn Library)
Sunday Night Concerts:
June 14th - The Well
June 28th - Tin Horse
July 12th - Retroactive
July 26th - BMR4
August 9th - TBA
August 23rd - Two Dollars
Friday Night Movies:
June 12th - Pirates of the Caribbean I
June 26th - Wall-E
July 10th - Blues Brothers (Adult Theme)
July 24th - Night at the Museum
August 14th - E.T.
August 28th - Iron Man (Adult Theme)
Food will be available from:
Oak Lawn Cub Scouts (hot dogs, soda & chips)
Christensen’s Wagon (popcorn & lemon shake-ups)
Millie’s Ice Cream and Rescigno's Sicilian Italian Ice
• Star Spangled 4th Family Festival and Fireworks Saturday, July 4th
Old-fashioned holiday fun from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Centennial Park - 93rd & Nashville
Events Include:
• 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
• Treasure Hunt – 12:30 p.m.
• Climbing Wall
• Big Wheel Races
• Obstacle Course
• Bingo & Crafts
• Games
• Kids Garage Sale
• Pool Games 12 - 2pm
• $1 open swim at all pools 11am - 5pm
• Arts & Crafts Sale*
*Attention Crafters: We are looking for arts and crafts vendors to participate in our Arts & Crafts Sale. Applications are available on our website at www.olparks.com and at any park district facility.
Fee: $25/single space (10’x10’)
$45/double space (20’x10’)
NEW THIS YEAR
• Barbeque Hamburgers and hot dogs available
• Free Book Exchange!
Please bring your used books and exchange them for another one. It is a one book for one book exchange. Children books are welcome!! Get some reading material for the summer!
• Seemore's Annual 4th Of July Bike Parade • 11:30 am
Bring your decorated bike, trike, wagon or stroller and follow the Grand Marshall Seemore the Eagle for a festive parade! Refreshments will be served to our bikers! No need to pre-register! Parade line-up will be at the front entrance of the Community Pavilion.
• 4th of July Evening Fireworks
(Fireworks are co-sponsored by the Village of Oak Lawn)
Free Evening Entertainment & Fabulous Fireworks
Held at Richards High School (106th & Central Ave)
8:45pm Jesse White Tumbling Team
Dusk – Fireworks Display
• Casting Call: Grease auditions to be held in Oak Lawn - The Oak Lawn Park District Theatre group has announced a casting call for its upcoming production of Grease. Auditions will be held Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2 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. Grease will run for two consecutive weekends, July 31- August 2 and August 7 – 9.
• Centennial Pool Open House - Please join the Oak Lawn Park District on Friday, June 12 from 5:30-7 pm for the Centennial Pool Open House (94th & Nashville Ave.). Come out and see the two new slides, a 25’ high, 174” long open flume and a 9’ high drop slide and enjoy free admission, swimming (weather permitting), entertainment and giveaways every 15 minutes. A concession stand will be open to purchase food and beverages. For more information, please contact 708-857-5173
• Pool Dates - The Oak Lawn Park District pools will be open Friday, June 12 through Sunday, August 16. Starting June 12, you can call the pool hotline at 708-398-6313 for the most current information on pool conditions. For pool schedule, please visit www.olparks.com.
• Summer Camps at the Oak Lawn Park District - Registration is underway for all of the Oak Lawn Park District’s summer camp programs. The park district offers a variety of fun summer camps for children ages 3 & up. Camps range from traditional day camps and sports camps to preschool camp sunshine, fitness camp, jr. naturalist outdoor adventure camp, horseback-riding camps, lacrosse camp, basketball camp and special recreation camps. For more information on a particular camp, please call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200 or visit www.olparks.com.
• George Shimko Basketball School Shooting Session - The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session he George Shimko Basketball School Shooting Session beginning Monday, June 8. This program is geared for those ages 5-9, and is designed to teach players the proper way to shoot the basketball. Each player will be taught how to shoot the basketball from various locations on the basketball court with good balance, rotation and confidence. Classes will meet Monday evenings from 5:30-7pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.
• George Shimko Basketball School Jump Shot School - The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session he George Shimko Basketball School Jump Shot School beginning Wednesday, June 10. This program is geared for those ages 10-16, and is designed to teach players: The Mechanics, The Warm Up, Efficiency, Getting Open, Footwork, How to Score Off a Screen, 3 Point Shooting and Free Throws with good balance, rotation and confidence. Classes will meet Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.
• Family Camp-Out - The Great Outdoors – right in your own Village! Come out and enjoy the beginning of summer camping under the stars at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Wolf Wildlife Refuge (109th & Laramie) on Friday, June 19. Participants will enjoy a scavenger hunt, late night campfire, hot dog and S’MORES roast and a continental breakfast the next morning. Campsite setup begins at 6 pm Friday evening. You must provide your own tent, sleeping bags and camping equipment. Adult fee is $8 for Oak Lawn residents and $10 for non-residents. Fee for those 12 & under is $5 for Oak Lawn residents and $6 for non-residents. Children must be accompanied by an adult in order to camp. Registration deadline is June 7th!
• Preschool Registration - Registration is underway for the Oak Lawn Park District’s 2009/2010 preschool programs. The park district offers affordable, quality preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds. The preschool programs—Learn As You Grow I, Learn As You Grow II, Play School and Prep School—are offered at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) and the Little White Building in Lake Shore Park (96th Street and East Shore Drive) and are taught by qualified instructors. Fee for preschool programs for 3 year olds is $670 Oak Lawn residents and $752 for non-residents. Fee for preschool programs for 4 year olds is $1000 Oak Lawn residents and $1124 for non-residents.
Payment plans are available. For more information or to schedule a preschool visit, please call (708) 857-2200.
• The Oak Lawn Park District & The Village of Oak Lawn present the 2009 Summer Concerts and Movie Nights. We are pleased to announce our 2009 Sunday Night Concerts and Friday Night Movies! These events are free, so bring your picnic baskets, refreshments, lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy some summer fun with the whole family!
Location: Oak Lawn Village Green (directly east of the Municipal Center and north of the Oak Lawn Library)
Sunday Night Concerts:
June 14th - The Well
June 28th - Tin Horse
July 12th - Retroactive
July 26th - BMR4
August 9th - TBA
August 23rd - Two Dollars
Friday Night Movies:
June 12th - Pirates of the Caribbean I
June 26th - Wall-E
July 10th - Blues Brothers (Adult Theme)
July 24th - Night at the Museum
August 14th - E.T.
August 28th - Iron Man (Adult Theme)
Food will be available from:
Oak Lawn Cub Scouts (hot dogs, soda & chips)
Christensen’s Wagon (popcorn & lemon shake-ups)
Millie’s Ice Cream and Rescigno's Sicilian Italian Ice
• Star Spangled 4th Family Festival and Fireworks Saturday, July 4th
Old-fashioned holiday fun from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Centennial Park - 93rd & Nashville
Events Include:
• 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
• Treasure Hunt – 12:30 p.m.
• Climbing Wall
• Big Wheel Races
• Obstacle Course
• Bingo & Crafts
• Games
• Kids Garage Sale
• Pool Games 12 - 2pm
• $1 open swim at all pools 11am - 5pm
• Arts & Crafts Sale*
*Attention Crafters: We are looking for arts and crafts vendors to participate in our Arts & Crafts Sale. Applications are available on our website at www.olparks.com and at any park district facility.
Fee: $25/single space (10’x10’)
$45/double space (20’x10’)
NEW THIS YEAR
• Barbeque Hamburgers and hot dogs available
• Free Book Exchange!
Please bring your used books and exchange them for another one. It is a one book for one book exchange. Children books are welcome!! Get some reading material for the summer!
• Seemore's Annual 4th Of July Bike Parade • 11:30 am
Bring your decorated bike, trike, wagon or stroller and follow the Grand Marshall Seemore the Eagle for a festive parade! Refreshments will be served to our bikers! No need to pre-register! Parade line-up will be at the front entrance of the Community Pavilion.
• 4th of July Evening Fireworks
(Fireworks are co-sponsored by the Village of Oak Lawn)
Free Evening Entertainment & Fabulous Fireworks
Held at Richards High School (106th & Central Ave)
8:45pm Jesse White Tumbling Team
Dusk – Fireworks Display
Monday, April 20, 2009
Earth Day Event
When: Saturday, April 25, 2009Time: 10am - 2pm
Where: Wolfe Wildlife Refuge (109th & Laramie)
Schedule includes:
• Nature walks
• Rain barrel demo
• Tree planting demo
• Plant giveaway
• Tree raffle
• Rain garden display
• Abitibi kid’s activities
• “It’s Easy Being Green” booth
• Vendor booths
• Hybrid car displays
Friday, March 27, 2009
Earth Hour 2009
On Saturday, March 28, 2009, at 8:30 pm, I am taking part in Earth Hour-a global event in which millions of people will turn out their lights to make a statement of concern about our planet and climate change. I want to invite you to join, too! Sponsored by World Wildlife Fund, Earth Hour got started just two years ago and is now the largest event of its kind in the world. Last year, more than 50 million participated and the lights went out at the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and the Coliseum in Rome, just to name a few. Even Google's homepage went black for the day! In Israel, President Shimon Peres personally turned off lights in Tel Aviv.
This year, Earth Hour will be even bigger-already 2900 cities in 83 countries have agreed to take part including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York City, San Francisco and Washington DC, with more signing up every day. Around the world cities like Moscow, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Shanghai and Mexico City will turn out their lights.
But Earth Hour isn't just for big cities-anyone can participate. To get a better sense of the event, check out this video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjWD8pbK5t8.
Participating in Earth Hour is easy, fun and free. I hope you will join me for this amazing event. To sign up, visit http://www.earthhourUS.org where you'll learn more including ways you can spread the word about Earth Hour, plus creative things to do when the lights go out in case you need inspiration!
We want the US to turn out more lights than any other country in the world during this historic event so please pass this note along to anyone you think might want to take part. Let's all turn out and take action on March 28 at 8:30 pm.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Oak Lawn Park District Take Time for Fun Update for the week of March 16, 2009
Oak Lawn Park District Take Time for Fun Update for the week of March 16, 2009
• Stony Creek Golf Course and Restaurant & Banquet Facility are now open for the season. Restaurant hours are 11am - 7pm daily and golf shop hours are 8am until sunset. For more information or to schedule a tee time, visit www.golfstonycreek.com or call 708-857-2433.
• Friday Night Fish Fry— The Oak La
wn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse, located at 5850 W. 103rd St., will be hosting a Friday Night Fish Fry every Friday evening from 5 – 8 pm, January 2 through April 10. The all-you-can-eat buffet will feature Dixie crunch white fish, Corona battered cod, vegetables, double baked potato casserole, salad and fresh rolls with butter. Cost for the buffet is $12.99 for adults and $9 for children 10 and under. A shrimp dinner and a baked tilapia dinner will also be available for $13.99. Beverages are extra. For more information, call the Stony Creek Clubhouse at (708) 857-2433.
• Preschool Registration - Registration is underway for the Oak Lawn Park District’s
2009/2010 preschool programs. The park district offers affordable, quality preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds. The preschool programs—Learn As You Grow I, Learn As You Grow II, Play School and Prep School—are offered at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) and the Little White Building in Lake Shore Park (96th Street and East Shore Drive) and are taught by qualified instructors. Fee for preschool programs for 3 year olds is $670 Oak Lawn residents and $752 for non-residents. Fee for preschool programs for 4 year olds is $1000 Oak Lawn residents and $1124 for non-residents. Payment plans are available. For more information or to schedule a preschool visit, please call (708) 857-2200.
• Etiquette & Cooking For Kids (age 5-14) - Have fun in the kitchen preparing delicious dishes at the Oak Lawn Park District. Etiquette and Cooking for Kids will be held at the Oak View Center on Mondays, March 20 – April 24 from 3:45 – 4:45 pm. Kids ages 5-14 will learn how to display food creations and table manners. A different dish will be prepared each week and each kid receives a chef’s hat. Theme for this session is “Easter Cooking.” Fee is $58 for Oak Lawn residents and $60 for non-residents.
• Oak Lawn Spring Teen Lock-In – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a teen lock-in, for those in grades 5th – 12th, Thursday, March 26 to Friday, March 27. The evening will start off at the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak Park Ave.) with open gym time and pizza at 6 pm followed by a bonfire & s’mores and finally finishing off the eveing at the Teens Center, 9400 S. Oak Park Ave., for more fun activities. Activities include watching movies, having snack food, listening to music, playing board games, air hockey, pool, Wii & more. $40 Fee includes supervision, dinner, small breakfast, snacks & drinks. Bring PJ’s, a sleeping bag, and your friends. Registration deadline is March 23. For more information, call Colleen O'Gorman at 708-857-2420.
• Spring Break Activities - The Oak Lawn Park District will hold several Spring break Activities the week of March 23 for those in grades 1st through 8th. Activities include Games Galore, Let’s Go To The Movies, Kids Scrapbooking Workshop and Flower Pot Crafts. Registration deadline is March 23rd for all activities. All activities will be held at Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.). Please call the Oak View Center of visit www.olparks.com for individual dates, times and fees for each class.
• Tips for the New Gardener – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering Tips for the New Gardener on Monday, March 23 from 7 – 8:30 pm at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.). If you are starting a brand new garden or renovating and older one, you will learn many tips and skills that have been passed down for years from gardener to gardener. Topics that will be covered: soil fundamentals, watering techniques, best tools, limiting pesticide use, my favorite plants- what are yours? And the best tips ever! Bring your tips and questions to share! Experienced gardeners are welcome too! This is a free lecture but registration is required. For more information, please call Dolly Foster at 708-857-2225.
• ZUMBA (ages 13 & up) – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a fun new fitness program, Zumba, for those ages 13 and up. Zumba will be held at the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak Park Ave.) on Tuesdays, March 24 – May 12 and Thursdays, March 26 – May 14 from 11 am – 12 Noon. Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO" allowing Zumba participants to achieve long-term health benefits. Zumba is a “feel-happy” workout that is great for the body & mind. Fee for this program is $49 for Oak Lawn residents and $65 for non-residents.
• Kiddie Krayons & Stories – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering another session of Kiddie Krayons & Stories beginning the week of March 23rd. Classes will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays and Wednesdays & Fridays at the Oak View Center. Kiddie Krayons will introduce your child to the world of colors and story time and is designed to help develop and foster creativity in your preschooler. A potpourri of basic drawing activities, shapes, number and letter activities and story time are included. Parent stays in class to join in the fun. Students should be 2 ½ years old by September 1, 2008. (MK) Fee for this program is $85 for Oak Lawn residents and $105 for non-residents. For more information, please call 708-857-2200 or visit www.olparks.com.
• Once Upon a Time… Stories and Crafts (age 3 - 6) – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering another session of Once Upon a Time… Stories and Crafts, a fun and educational program for children ages 3 – 6. The next session will begin Tuesday, March 24 and is held at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Children will have so much fun getting involved with the stories that are read to them every week. The stories come to life when children get to make a craft related to the story and imagine they are one of the main characters. Fee for Oak Lawn residents is $30 and $42 non-residents.
• Menopause the Musical – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a trip to see Menopause
the Musical at the North Shore Art Center in Skokie on Sunday, March 29. Menopause the Musical is a celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived The Change. It is created to be a grassroots movement that deals with life after age 40 with all the challenges that result in the mental, physical and spiritual freedom of more than 38 million baby boomer females. A parody of 25 songs of the 60's & 70's, the production culminates with a high-spirited invitation for all of us to sing along The wheelchair accessible motorcoach bus will depart the Community Pavilion, 9401 S Oak Park Ave., at 1:30 pm and return at 6:30 pm. Fee for this trip is $60 for Oak Lawn residents and $70 non-residents. For more information please call, the Oak View Center at 708-857-2225.
• French Language Classes For All Ages – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering French language programs for all ages and skill levels beginning the week of April 1. Classes include: Bonjour Mommy French Program, which is designed for those age 3-4 accompanied parent or caregiver, Les Rouges French Program for those age 5-10 and “French Club” or ”Conversational French” for those ages 14 and up. Classes are taught by Laudy Tenn, who is fluent in the French language. Classes will meet at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th Street. For more information on class days anad times, please call 708-857-2200 or visit www. Olparks.com.
• Jersey Boys – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a trip to see Jersey Boys at the LaSalle
Bank Theatre in Chicago on Wednesday, April 8. Jersey Boys is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. This show features their hit songs “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 section. The wheelchair accessible motorcoach bus will depart the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., at 12:30 pm and return at 6 pm. Fee for this trip is $100 for Oak Lawn residents and $100 non-residents. For more information please call, the Oak View Center at 708-857-2225.
• Rubber-Stamping Workshops — Learn the easy art of rubber-stamping at the Oak Lawn Park District. The next workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 14 from 7 – 9:30 pm at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St). Participants will complete several projects, including greeting cards and gift bags, using various techniques. Samples of how to add stamping to your scrapbook pages will also be shown. Please bring your own colored pencils and scissors. Workshops are open to those ages 18 and up. Fee is $9.50 for Oak Lawn residents and $11.50 for non-residents. For more information, please call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200.
• Dairyland Greyhound Park – Join the Oak Lawn Park District as we head to Kenosha, Wisconsin for a day at Dairyland Greyhound Park on Wednesday, April 15. The trip includes a buffet lunch at the Winners Circle, with roasted chicken, roasted sirloin of beef, roasted potatoes, assorted cold salads, dessert, coffee, milk and ice tea, and transportation aboard a Motorcoach Bus. You must be 18 years old to wager a bet. We will also be making a stop at Mars Cheese Castle on the way home. The bus will depart the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., at 9:30 am and return at 7pm. Fee is $40 for Oak Lawn residents and $50 for non-residents. For more information call 708-857-2200.
• Stony Creek Golf Course and Restaurant & Banquet Facility are now open for the season. Restaurant hours are 11am - 7pm daily and golf shop hours are 8am until sunset. For more information or to schedule a tee time, visit www.golfstonycreek.com or call 708-857-2433.
• Friday Night Fish Fry— The Oak La
wn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse, located at 5850 W. 103rd St., will be hosting a Friday Night Fish Fry every Friday evening from 5 – 8 pm, January 2 through April 10. The all-you-can-eat buffet will feature Dixie crunch white fish, Corona battered cod, vegetables, double baked potato casserole, salad and fresh rolls with butter. Cost for the buffet is $12.99 for adults and $9 for children 10 and under. A shrimp dinner and a baked tilapia dinner will also be available for $13.99. Beverages are extra. For more information, call the Stony Creek Clubhouse at (708) 857-2433.• Preschool Registration - Registration is underway for the Oak Lawn Park District’s
2009/2010 preschool programs. The park district offers affordable, quality preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds. The preschool programs—Learn As You Grow I, Learn As You Grow II, Play School and Prep School—are offered at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) and the Little White Building in Lake Shore Park (96th Street and East Shore Drive) and are taught by qualified instructors. Fee for preschool programs for 3 year olds is $670 Oak Lawn residents and $752 for non-residents. Fee for preschool programs for 4 year olds is $1000 Oak Lawn residents and $1124 for non-residents. Payment plans are available. For more information or to schedule a preschool visit, please call (708) 857-2200.• Etiquette & Cooking For Kids (age 5-14) - Have fun in the kitchen preparing delicious dishes at the Oak Lawn Park District. Etiquette and Cooking for Kids will be held at the Oak View Center on Mondays, March 20 – April 24 from 3:45 – 4:45 pm. Kids ages 5-14 will learn how to display food creations and table manners. A different dish will be prepared each week and each kid receives a chef’s hat. Theme for this session is “Easter Cooking.” Fee is $58 for Oak Lawn residents and $60 for non-residents.
• Oak Lawn Spring Teen Lock-In – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a teen lock-in, for those in grades 5th – 12th, Thursday, March 26 to Friday, March 27. The evening will start off at the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak Park Ave.) with open gym time and pizza at 6 pm followed by a bonfire & s’mores and finally finishing off the eveing at the Teens Center, 9400 S. Oak Park Ave., for more fun activities. Activities include watching movies, having snack food, listening to music, playing board games, air hockey, pool, Wii & more. $40 Fee includes supervision, dinner, small breakfast, snacks & drinks. Bring PJ’s, a sleeping bag, and your friends. Registration deadline is March 23. For more information, call Colleen O'Gorman at 708-857-2420.
• Spring Break Activities - The Oak Lawn Park District will hold several Spring break Activities the week of March 23 for those in grades 1st through 8th. Activities include Games Galore, Let’s Go To The Movies, Kids Scrapbooking Workshop and Flower Pot Crafts. Registration deadline is March 23rd for all activities. All activities will be held at Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.). Please call the Oak View Center of visit www.olparks.com for individual dates, times and fees for each class.
• Tips for the New Gardener – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering Tips for the New Gardener on Monday, March 23 from 7 – 8:30 pm at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.). If you are starting a brand new garden or renovating and older one, you will learn many tips and skills that have been passed down for years from gardener to gardener. Topics that will be covered: soil fundamentals, watering techniques, best tools, limiting pesticide use, my favorite plants- what are yours? And the best tips ever! Bring your tips and questions to share! Experienced gardeners are welcome too! This is a free lecture but registration is required. For more information, please call Dolly Foster at 708-857-2225.
• ZUMBA (ages 13 & up) – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a fun new fitness program, Zumba, for those ages 13 and up. Zumba will be held at the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak Park Ave.) on Tuesdays, March 24 – May 12 and Thursdays, March 26 – May 14 from 11 am – 12 Noon. Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO" allowing Zumba participants to achieve long-term health benefits. Zumba is a “feel-happy” workout that is great for the body & mind. Fee for this program is $49 for Oak Lawn residents and $65 for non-residents.
• Kiddie Krayons & Stories – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering another session of Kiddie Krayons & Stories beginning the week of March 23rd. Classes will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays and Wednesdays & Fridays at the Oak View Center. Kiddie Krayons will introduce your child to the world of colors and story time and is designed to help develop and foster creativity in your preschooler. A potpourri of basic drawing activities, shapes, number and letter activities and story time are included. Parent stays in class to join in the fun. Students should be 2 ½ years old by September 1, 2008. (MK) Fee for this program is $85 for Oak Lawn residents and $105 for non-residents. For more information, please call 708-857-2200 or visit www.olparks.com.
• Once Upon a Time… Stories and Crafts (age 3 - 6) – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering another session of Once Upon a Time… Stories and Crafts, a fun and educational program for children ages 3 – 6. The next session will begin Tuesday, March 24 and is held at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Children will have so much fun getting involved with the stories that are read to them every week. The stories come to life when children get to make a craft related to the story and imagine they are one of the main characters. Fee for Oak Lawn residents is $30 and $42 non-residents.
• Menopause the Musical – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a trip to see Menopause
the Musical at the North Shore Art Center in Skokie on Sunday, March 29. Menopause the Musical is a celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived The Change. It is created to be a grassroots movement that deals with life after age 40 with all the challenges that result in the mental, physical and spiritual freedom of more than 38 million baby boomer females. A parody of 25 songs of the 60's & 70's, the production culminates with a high-spirited invitation for all of us to sing along The wheelchair accessible motorcoach bus will depart the Community Pavilion, 9401 S Oak Park Ave., at 1:30 pm and return at 6:30 pm. Fee for this trip is $60 for Oak Lawn residents and $70 non-residents. For more information please call, the Oak View Center at 708-857-2225.• French Language Classes For All Ages – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering French language programs for all ages and skill levels beginning the week of April 1. Classes include: Bonjour Mommy French Program, which is designed for those age 3-4 accompanied parent or caregiver, Les Rouges French Program for those age 5-10 and “French Club” or ”Conversational French” for those ages 14 and up. Classes are taught by Laudy Tenn, who is fluent in the French language. Classes will meet at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th Street. For more information on class days anad times, please call 708-857-2200 or visit www. Olparks.com.
• Jersey Boys – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a trip to see Jersey Boys at the LaSalle
Bank Theatre in Chicago on Wednesday, April 8. Jersey Boys is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. This show features their hit songs “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 section. The wheelchair accessible motorcoach bus will depart the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., at 12:30 pm and return at 6 pm. Fee for this trip is $100 for Oak Lawn residents and $100 non-residents. For more information please call, the Oak View Center at 708-857-2225.• Rubber-Stamping Workshops — Learn the easy art of rubber-stamping at the Oak Lawn Park District. The next workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 14 from 7 – 9:30 pm at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St). Participants will complete several projects, including greeting cards and gift bags, using various techniques. Samples of how to add stamping to your scrapbook pages will also be shown. Please bring your own colored pencils and scissors. Workshops are open to those ages 18 and up. Fee is $9.50 for Oak Lawn residents and $11.50 for non-residents. For more information, please call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200.
• Dairyland Greyhound Park – Join the Oak Lawn Park District as we head to Kenosha, Wisconsin for a day at Dairyland Greyhound Park on Wednesday, April 15. The trip includes a buffet lunch at the Winners Circle, with roasted chicken, roasted sirloin of beef, roasted potatoes, assorted cold salads, dessert, coffee, milk and ice tea, and transportation aboard a Motorcoach Bus. You must be 18 years old to wager a bet. We will also be making a stop at Mars Cheese Castle on the way home. The bus will depart the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., at 9:30 am and return at 7pm. Fee is $40 for Oak Lawn residents and $50 for non-residents. For more information call 708-857-2200.
Friday, March 6, 2009
From the Horticulturis - Adopt-a-Flowerbed
As it gradually gets warmer and warmer each week, I get more excited about going outside into the garden at home and at work. I am looking forward to the improvements we will be making in the park facility landscapes and the annual flowerbeds.
The Greenhouse Groupies are growing many types of flowers for the park flowerbeds. They are so excited, they literally giggle when they are in the greenhouse. Of course so do I, because on a gloomy late winter day there is nothing better than the smell of potting soil and geraniums in bloom. We are also growing many different types of perennial flowers to add to our park flowerbeds. They will add color and height to our designs.
As for our flowerbeds, we have 30 beds in 24 parks and since I have so many other gardening duties in the parks, I am in need of volunteers to plant and care for the flowerbeds. My staff and I will prepare the beds and water them all summer if you will promise to plant them, deadhead the flowers and weed them. If you think you would like to adopt a bed, they are generally not too large and don’t take a lot of time to care for. Contact Dolly Foster, and get a registration form off of our website, on the program page.
You know the more gardeners I meet and get to know, I find that many of them like weeding. There is something about getting out there, and really cleaning up a landscape or flowerbed. You feel so accomplished when you are done. I think it also gives time for the mind to relax and forget about the days’ troubles. No ones likes to weed but I also don’t mind weeding. If you are interested in joining a weeding group for the park district, please contact Dolly Foster. If we have enough volunteers, you will probably only need to come out once this season. We will work in shifts, once every 2-3 weeks from July-September at Centennial Park. I will teach you the difference between the weeds and the “plants” and assist you in any way possible.
Many thanks to those of you who have already volunteered! Remember to get your registration form in early to adopt the park of your choice! Dolly
Contact Dolly: dfoster@olparks.com 857-2225
Oak Lawn Park District Take Time for Fun Update for the week of March 9, 2009
Oak Lawn Park District Take Time for Fun Update for the week of March 9, 2009
• Friday Night Fish Fry— The Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse, located at 5850 W. 103rd St., will be hosting a Friday Night Fish Fry every Friday evening from 5 – 8 pm, January 2 through April 10. The all-you-can-eat buffet will feature Dixie crunch white fish, Corona battered cod, vegetables, double baked potato casserole, salad and fresh rolls with butter. Cost for the buffet is $12.99 for adults and $9 for children 10 and under. A shrimp dinner and a baked tilapia dinner will also be available for $13.99. Beverages are extra. For more information, call the Stony Creek Clubhouse at (708) 857-2433.
• The Ultimate Teen Beauty Experience - The Oak Lawn Park District is offering the Ultimate Teen Beauty Experience for teens ages 12 -17 on Thursday, March 12 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.). In this class teens will learn personal style, what colors are best suited for each individual, the latest trends in proper make-up application, and a discussion of proper skin hygiene. Receive exclusive tips for picture perfect photography especially for senior pictures, prom or class pictures if you are not a senior and a color palette to help you find your best colors when you go shopping. If this is for a special occasion please bring a picture of or the dress itself. Feel free to bring your accessories you are wearing with the dress and makeup colors that you are wearing now so we can see if they are in your color season. Class starts promptly, so please arrive on time. Fee for this program is $25 for Oak Lawn residents and $27 non-residents.
• Rubber-Stamping Workshops — Learn the easy art of rubber-stamping at the Oak Lawn Park District. The next workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 10 from 7 – 9:30 pm at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St). Participants will complete several projects, including greeting cards and gift bags, using various techniques. Samples of how to add stamping to your scrapbook pages will also be shown. Please bring your own colored pencils and scissors. Workshops are open to those ages 18 and up. Fee is $9.50 for Oak Lawn residents and $11.50 for non-residents. For more information, please call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200.
• Etiquette & Cooking For Kids - Have fun in the kitchen preparing delicious dishes at the Oak Lawn Park District. Etiquette and Cooking for Kids will be held at the Oak View Center on Mondays, March 20 – April 24 from 3:45 – 4:45 pm. Kids ages 5-14 will learn how to display food creations and table manners. A different dish will be prepared each week and each kid receives a chef’s hat. Theme for this session is “Easter Cooking.” Fee is $58 for Oak Lawn residents and $60 for non-residents.
• Annual Battle of the Bands - There is still time to sign up for the Oak Lawn Park District Battle of the Bands Competition that will take place on Saturday, April 18. All types of music are welcome. Get applications, rules & regulations from the Oak View Center or the Pavilion. Three to eight bands are needed to hold the competition. The top 2 bands win Prizes & the winning band moves on to represent the Oak Lawn in a Regional Battle in July & possibly down at the State Battle. If you are in a band between the ages of 12-21, and interested in competing, call, Colleen at 708-857-2200. You are required to submit an Application, sign the Battle Rules and Regulations form, submit a demo CD or your lyrics written out, & pay a fee of $25(for sound) by March 15.
• Spring Break Activities - The Oak Lawn Park District will hold several Spring break Activities the week of March 23 for those in grades 1st through 8th. Activities include Games Galore, Let’s Go To The Movies and Flower Post Crafts. Registration deadline is March 23rd for all activities. All activities will be held at Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.). Please call the Oak View Center of visit www.olparks.com for individual dates, times and fees for each class.
• Tips for the New Gardener – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering Tips for the New Gardener on Monday, March 23 from 7 – 8:30 pm at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.). If you are starting a brand new garden or renovating and older one, you will learn many tips and skills that have been passed down for years from gardener to gardener. Topics that will be covered: soil fundamentals, watering techniques, best tools, limiting pesticide use, my favorite plants- what are yours? And the best tips ever! Bring your tips and questions to share! Experienced gardeners are welcome too! This is a free lecture but registration is required. For more information, please call Dolly Foster at 708-857-2225.
• ZUMBA (ages 13 & up) – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a fun new fitness program, Zumba, for those ages 13 and up. Zumba will be held at the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak Park Ave.) on Tuesdays, March 24 – May 12 and Thursdays, March 26 – May 14 from 11 am – 12 Noon. Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO" allowing Zumba participants to achieve long-term health benefits. Zumba is a “feel-happy” workout that is great for the body & mind. Fee for this program is $49 for Oak Lawn residents and $65 for non-residents.
• Kiddie Krayons & Stories – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering another session of Kiddie Krayons & Stories beginning the week of March 23rd. Classes will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays and Wednesdays & Fridays at the Oak View Center. Kiddie Krayons will introduce your child to the world of colors and story time and is designed to help develop and foster creativity in your preschooler. A potpourri of basic drawing activities, shapes, number and letter activities and story time are included. Parent stays in class to join in the fun. Students should be 2 ½ years old by September 1, 2008. (MK) Fee for this program is $85 for Oak Lawn residents and $105 for non-residents. For more information, please call 708-857-2200 or visit www.olparks.com.
• Once Upon a Time… Stories and Crafts – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering another session of Once Upon a Time… Stories and Crafts, a fun and educational program for children ages 3 – 6. The next session will begin Tuesday, March 24 and is held at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Children will have so much fun getting involved with the stories that are read to them every week. The stories come to life when children get to make a craft related to the story and imagine they are one of the main characters. Fee for Oak Lawn residents is $30 and $42 non-residents.
• Friday Night Fish Fry— The Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse, located at 5850 W. 103rd St., will be hosting a Friday Night Fish Fry every Friday evening from 5 – 8 pm, January 2 through April 10. The all-you-can-eat buffet will feature Dixie crunch white fish, Corona battered cod, vegetables, double baked potato casserole, salad and fresh rolls with butter. Cost for the buffet is $12.99 for adults and $9 for children 10 and under. A shrimp dinner and a baked tilapia dinner will also be available for $13.99. Beverages are extra. For more information, call the Stony Creek Clubhouse at (708) 857-2433.
• The Ultimate Teen Beauty Experience - The Oak Lawn Park District is offering the Ultimate Teen Beauty Experience for teens ages 12 -17 on Thursday, March 12 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.). In this class teens will learn personal style, what colors are best suited for each individual, the latest trends in proper make-up application, and a discussion of proper skin hygiene. Receive exclusive tips for picture perfect photography especially for senior pictures, prom or class pictures if you are not a senior and a color palette to help you find your best colors when you go shopping. If this is for a special occasion please bring a picture of or the dress itself. Feel free to bring your accessories you are wearing with the dress and makeup colors that you are wearing now so we can see if they are in your color season. Class starts promptly, so please arrive on time. Fee for this program is $25 for Oak Lawn residents and $27 non-residents.
• Rubber-Stamping Workshops — Learn the easy art of rubber-stamping at the Oak Lawn Park District. The next workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 10 from 7 – 9:30 pm at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St). Participants will complete several projects, including greeting cards and gift bags, using various techniques. Samples of how to add stamping to your scrapbook pages will also be shown. Please bring your own colored pencils and scissors. Workshops are open to those ages 18 and up. Fee is $9.50 for Oak Lawn residents and $11.50 for non-residents. For more information, please call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200.
• Etiquette & Cooking For Kids - Have fun in the kitchen preparing delicious dishes at the Oak Lawn Park District. Etiquette and Cooking for Kids will be held at the Oak View Center on Mondays, March 20 – April 24 from 3:45 – 4:45 pm. Kids ages 5-14 will learn how to display food creations and table manners. A different dish will be prepared each week and each kid receives a chef’s hat. Theme for this session is “Easter Cooking.” Fee is $58 for Oak Lawn residents and $60 for non-residents.
• Annual Battle of the Bands - There is still time to sign up for the Oak Lawn Park District Battle of the Bands Competition that will take place on Saturday, April 18. All types of music are welcome. Get applications, rules & regulations from the Oak View Center or the Pavilion. Three to eight bands are needed to hold the competition. The top 2 bands win Prizes & the winning band moves on to represent the Oak Lawn in a Regional Battle in July & possibly down at the State Battle. If you are in a band between the ages of 12-21, and interested in competing, call, Colleen at 708-857-2200. You are required to submit an Application, sign the Battle Rules and Regulations form, submit a demo CD or your lyrics written out, & pay a fee of $25(for sound) by March 15.
• Spring Break Activities - The Oak Lawn Park District will hold several Spring break Activities the week of March 23 for those in grades 1st through 8th. Activities include Games Galore, Let’s Go To The Movies and Flower Post Crafts. Registration deadline is March 23rd for all activities. All activities will be held at Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.). Please call the Oak View Center of visit www.olparks.com for individual dates, times and fees for each class.
• Tips for the New Gardener – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering Tips for the New Gardener on Monday, March 23 from 7 – 8:30 pm at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.). If you are starting a brand new garden or renovating and older one, you will learn many tips and skills that have been passed down for years from gardener to gardener. Topics that will be covered: soil fundamentals, watering techniques, best tools, limiting pesticide use, my favorite plants- what are yours? And the best tips ever! Bring your tips and questions to share! Experienced gardeners are welcome too! This is a free lecture but registration is required. For more information, please call Dolly Foster at 708-857-2225.
• ZUMBA (ages 13 & up) – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a fun new fitness program, Zumba, for those ages 13 and up. Zumba will be held at the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak Park Ave.) on Tuesdays, March 24 – May 12 and Thursdays, March 26 – May 14 from 11 am – 12 Noon. Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO" allowing Zumba participants to achieve long-term health benefits. Zumba is a “feel-happy” workout that is great for the body & mind. Fee for this program is $49 for Oak Lawn residents and $65 for non-residents.
• Kiddie Krayons & Stories – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering another session of Kiddie Krayons & Stories beginning the week of March 23rd. Classes will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays and Wednesdays & Fridays at the Oak View Center. Kiddie Krayons will introduce your child to the world of colors and story time and is designed to help develop and foster creativity in your preschooler. A potpourri of basic drawing activities, shapes, number and letter activities and story time are included. Parent stays in class to join in the fun. Students should be 2 ½ years old by September 1, 2008. (MK) Fee for this program is $85 for Oak Lawn residents and $105 for non-residents. For more information, please call 708-857-2200 or visit www.olparks.com.
• Once Upon a Time… Stories and Crafts – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering another session of Once Upon a Time… Stories and Crafts, a fun and educational program for children ages 3 – 6. The next session will begin Tuesday, March 24 and is held at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Children will have so much fun getting involved with the stories that are read to them every week. The stories come to life when children get to make a craft related to the story and imagine they are one of the main characters. Fee for Oak Lawn residents is $30 and $42 non-residents.
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