Oak Lawn Park District Take Time for Fun Update for the week of December 21, 2009
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• 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.
Friday, December 18, 2009
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