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All Winter Long
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• Winter Holiday- Break Day Camp – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a fun Winter Break Holiday camp for those in grades K- 6. The camp is three days – Tuesday, December 28, Wednesday, December 29 and Thursday, December 30 from 9 am – 2 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 participants will make holiday crafts, watch movies and play games. Our summer day camp staff will be running the camp. Bring a lunch with a beverage and wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. Fee for each day is $20 for Oak Lawn residents and $24 for non-residents. Registration deadline is December 20. For more information, call 708-857-2200.
• NEW – Preschool Mini Camp Snowflake – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a new mini camp for those in preschool, Camp Snowflake. Each day campers will have story-time, do crafts, watch movies and have individual playtime. Session one is December 20 – 22 from 10:15 am – 1:45 pm at the Little White Building. Session two is December 28 – 30 from 10:15 am – 1:45 pm at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th). Fee for each session is $55 for Oak Lawn residents and $65 for non-residents. For more information call 708-857-2200.
• Winter Holiday Break Workshops – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering two fun holiday break workshops for those in grades K – 8 at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th). The first workshop is Holiday Diversity fun and is on Wednesday, December 22 from 2-3:30 pm. This workshop explores various holiday celebrations from around the world. Participants will create crafts and learn about different customs. Fee for this workshop is $8 for Oak Lawn residents and $10 for non-residents. The second workshop is Gingerbread House Decorating and is on Thursday, December 23 from 1-2:30 pm. The house and supplies will be provided. Wear old clothes and bring a smock or apron and a container to take your gingerbread house home in. Fee for this workshop is $18 for Oak Lawn residents and $20 for non-residents.
• New Year’s Eve Comedy Night - The Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse (5850 W. 103rd) is hosting a 21 and over Comedy Night on New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31, 2010. Doors open at 7:30 pm with dinner at 8 pm and entertainment beginning at 9:30 pm. There will be a champagne toast at midnight. Admission for the show is $20 at the door. Dinner is available for $10, with your choice of steak or chicken piccatta. Dinner reservation deadline is December 27. There will also be a cash bar available. Please contact Mary Grana at 708/857-2433 x2301 for more information.
• New Years’ Eve Kids’ Countdown and Family Skate! - On Friday, 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 2011! CMT Productions will provide great music and lighting and will lead the crowd in the countdown. 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. 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 - The Oak Lawn Park District Theatre group has announced a casting call for its upcoming production of The Drowsy Chaperone. Auditions will be held Sunday, January 9 from 1-5 pm and Monday, January 10 from 7:30-10 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. The Drowsy Chaperone will run for two consecutive weekends, March 18-20 and March 25-27.
• Dog Park – The New Dog Park located at 99th and Moody will open this spring, but memberships are available now for purchase! Memberships can be purchased at the Oak View Center located at 4625 W. 110th St. and at the Community Pavilion located at 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Foe more information or to download a membership form, visit www.olparks.com
• Memorial Bricks – Memorial bricks are available for purchase for the New Dog Park at 99th and Moody. Memorial bricks are $75 each. For more information or to download an order form, visit www.olparks.com.
• Golf Simulators – Golf simulators will be available at Stony Creek Golf Course this winter. It is also a great opportunity to play some famous courses and help keep your swing in shape. Winter Special - play 3 hours and get the 4th hour free. Stony Creek Golf Course is located at 5850 W. 103rd St. Call 708-857-2433 or 708-857-2436 for more information or to book a tee time.
• 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.
• Indoor Playground at the Community Pavilion - The indoor playground is now available for parties: Playground rental is $45 per hour with a max of 25 children. Rental includes tables and chairs. Renter is responsible for all party decorations and refreshments (no confetti please). Add a basketball court for $20 per hour for residents and $40 per hour for non-residents. Rent a Jump House for $25. 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.
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