Take Time for Fun Update for the week of October 18, 2010

Play! Oak Lawn
Families that play together stay together!

• 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/Spring 2010/2011 Program Guides will be delivered the last week of October!

• Spookview – NEW Time! - Join the Oak Lawn Park District on Saturday, October 23 for the Annual Spookview Halloween Event at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.). Activities will begin at 1 pm with the Kid’s Costume parade. Admission is free and activities range from $.50 - $2. New this year is an all-inclusive wristband for $10. Activities include: Chilling TRAIN, Ghoulish Games, Spooky Tattoos, Eerie Crafts, Frightening Haunted Bus, Hallowing Movies, Fairy & Gnome Garden room, Little Mermaid room, Spooktoon Network room, Blackhawk Island room. Haunting Halloween Tales will be at 5:00pm.


• Trick or Treat on Ice - The Oak Lawn Park District’s Ice Arena is hosting the Annual Trick or Treat on Ice on Sunday, October 31 from 1 -2:30pm. This special event for the family is sure to be full of ghoulish fun. A DJ will provide music and fun times for this family event. The Ice Arena is located at 9320 S. Kenton Ave. Admission is $6 per person and skate rental is $3.


• Park Renovations – Renovations to Shubert Park at 90th and Mayfield are underway and should be completed by mid-November. The new park will have a play structure for ages 2 to 5 and a structure intended for ages 5 to 12. Independent play pieces will include a track ride, sky runner spinner, buck about bounce toy and a web climber.




• Golf Stony Creek – Come out to Stony Creek Golf Course this fall. Stony Creek is located at 5850 W. 103rd St. in Oak Lawn. The 18-hole course is great for beginners and avid golfers alike. This family friendly course also features a putting and chipping green, driving range and a miniature golf course. For more information on current specials or to book a tee time, visit www.golfstonycreek.com.


• Cabaret to be performed at the Oak Lawn Park District - Tickets are still available for the Oak Lawn Park District Theatre production of Cabaret The production is running at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., for two consecutive weekends: November 12-14 & November 19-21. 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.


• Preschool Registration – It is not too early to register for the Oak Lawn Park District’s 2010/2011 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.


• Before & After School With FLASH – FLASH, Fun & Learning After School Hours - Register now for the 2010/2011 school year. The Oak Lawn Park District has partnered up with School District 123 for the 2nd year and is expanding to all 5 elementary schools, Covington, Hannum, Hometown, Kolmar, & Sward. The park district has also partnered up with School District 122 and their 4 elementary schools, Columbus Manor, Harnew, Kolb, & Lieb to provide FLASH for the 2010/2011 school year. For more information call the FLASH Director or the FLASH Assistant Director at 708-857-2420.


• Community Pavilion Main Arena Rental - Attention high schools, colleges and businesses: Have your special event with us! The Oak Lawn Park District’s Community Pavilion is available for rentals. The arena measures 28,000 sq. ft. and can seat up to 1,000 people at tables and chairs, or 3,500 with chairs only. Reservations must be made at least six months in advance with 50% down. Payment is non-refundable after 90 days. Contact the assistant manager at (708)857-2420 or pavilion@olparks.com.


• 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.


• Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation Programs – The Oak Lawn Park District offers many wonderful programs for children with special needs as well as their families. For more information on these programs, please visit www.olparks.com.

• Parent Forum & Support Group for Parents of Children with Disabilities – The Oak Lawn Park District’s Special Recreation Department offers a monthly Parent Forum & Support Group for Parents of Children with Disabilities the third Thursday of every month at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., beginning at 7 pm. Come out once a month to discuss, review, and suggest new ideas or program strategies. Also, meet other parents of children with disabilities. Free childcare will be provided to watch children during meeting. For meeting topics and information, contact: Jacqueline Canty @ 857-2200 or jcanty@olparks.com.