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BATTING CAGES OPENING
(Ref:# 0412-1) The batting cages at Techny Prairie Park and Fields are scheduled to swing open on Saturday, April 14, weather permitting. The spring hours of operation are as follows: 4-10pm Monday-Friday and Noon-10pm on weekends. Beginning on June 16, the summer hours of operation will be: noon-10pm Monday-Friday and 10am-10pm on weekends. Six batting cages are available, and players can choose to swing at baseballs or 12" softballs, for a fee of $1 for 12 pitches. New this year - the batting cages can be rented for parties, and the Northbrook Park District will provide food for the guests. Groups and teams also can reserve the cages in 30-minute intervals. For more information or to reserve the cages, call (847) 291-2369. ###
JUNIOR LEADERSHIP DEADLINE
(Ref:# 0412-2) May 1 is the deadline for applications to the new Junior Leadership program, a summer program from the Northbrook Park District for students entering grades 8 though 10 next fall. Designed to introduce teens to leadership training and practical work experience, the program will allow participants to assist in a variety of Park District settings including summer camps. The teens also might help at the pools or golf courses, based on their interests. The leadership training is a four-week program, offered in two sessions. Two days each week the teens will focus on job skills and team-building exercises to increase their self-confidence. Interested students need to complete an application, which is available at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Avenue, and online at nbparks.org. Because the program can accommodate only a limited number of participants, students will be selected on the basis of applications, adult references and interviews. Students chosen for the program will need to pay a minimal fee of $100 per four-week placement, to help defray the costs of training, field trips and supplies. For more information, please call the Leisure Center at (847) 291-2995. ###
PERMANENT TEE TIMES
(Ref:# 0412-3) Permanent tee times begin on April 14 at Sportsman’s Country Club - a great way to ensure a weekly dose of golf and recreation. Tee times are available at the club and online at www.sportsmansgolf.com. Saturday tee times are available as early as 10:18am, and Sundays are open at 8:57am or even 5:30am for early birds. The Classic 18-hole par 70 course is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year after a major renovation. All the greens have been stripped, re-contoured and seeded with high-quality Penn A-4 Bent grass. New bunkers, built from scratch, are placed in different locations, making the entire course new for 2007. For more information, call (847) 291-2350. ###
THANKING SENIOR VOLUNTEERS
(Ref:# 0412-4) The Senior Center will thank its volunteers with lunch and a recognition ceremony on Friday, May 18. Singer and guitarist Dan Sabados will provide entertainment for the event. Everyone is invited to attend the annual luncheon to acknowledge volunteers who help with senior programming. The program begins at 11:30am at the Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Call (847) 291-2988 to register. ###
MOM AND ME AND OUR NEW FURRY FRIEND
(Ref:# 0412-5) Families can celebrate Mother’s Day on Friday, May 4 with a new program from the Northbrook Park District called “Mom and Me and Our New Furry Friend.” With the help of staff from Glitzy Girlz, mothers and their children will choose a soft animal and decorate it with accessories, also receiving a birth certificate, t-shirt, blanket and basket cradle. The program will run from 6:30 to 7:45pm at the Leisure Center and is designed for girls and boys age 4-10 with a parent. Each couple can enjoy an ice cream sundae buffet to celebrate the adventure. The fee is $34 for residents and $39 for non-residents. Registration is available at all customer service locations and online at nbparks.org. ###
SENIOR DRIVING SAFETY
(Ref:# 0412-6) Adults can refresh their driving skills with a two-day class on April 16 and 17 at the Northbrook Senior Center. Geared to drivers age 50 and over, the AARP Driver Safety program consists of two four-hour sessions, covering much of the information needed to pass the Illinois license exam. Completion of the class may entitle participants to a discount on their car insurance. The classes are scheduled for 9am-1pm both days, and the Senior Center is located at 3323 Walters Avenue. The fee for the driver safety program is $10. Any licensed driver may attend. For more information, call (847) 291-2988. ###
LACROSSE LEAGUE FOR GIRLS
(Ref:# 0412-7) A lacrosse league for girls will begin in Northbrook on April 16, with separate levels for beginners and experienced players. The Northbrook Park District is part of a pilot program to introduce girls in the northern suburbs to this fast-paced game. The League will have three levels: 3rd -5th grade, 6th-8th grade beginner and 6th-8th grade experienced. The girls will practice one night per week and play games on Saturdays. All players will receive equal playing time and will play all positions. Head coaches and referees will be provided by Lakeshore Lacrosse, a group of women in lacrosse who want to share the sport with young girls “in a respectful environment led by positive coaching.” Registration for the league is available at all customer service locations and online at nbparks.org. For more information, call the Athletic and Aquatics office at (847) 291-2369. ###
CYCLE RACING AND TRAINING
(Ref:# 0412-8) The Northbrook Park District is gearing up for an exciting season of cycle racing and training at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome. The Monday night training program begins on April 30, offering instruction in pace line riding, sprinting drills, motor pacing and simulated races. The Northbrook Cycle Committee, which organizes the racing on Thursday nights, runs the training programs, which set aside time for people just learning to ride a fixed gear track bike. The first racing event of the season will be Thursday, May 17 at 7pm. The fee for spectators is $2, and children under 12 are free. For more information, check the website www.northbrookvelodrome.org. ###
NEW: GIRLS 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
(Ref:# 0412-9) The Northbrook Park District is inviting girls to participate in a 3 on 3 basketball tournament on Sunday, April 22, to benefit the Northbrook Citizens for Drug and Alcohol Awareness. The girls will play in the following divisions: grades 5 and 6, grades 7 and 8 and high school, with awards going to the division winners. Teams can have up to four players and will be guaranteed at least two games during the tournament. The tournament will take place at the Glenbrook North High School Field House from 1-6pm. Players do not need to be from Northbrook; all girls are welcome. NCDAA wants to encourage athletics as a way to prevent drug and alcohol use by young people; this is the first year for a basketball tournament for girls. For more information, call (847) 291-2369. ###
TEAMS CHALLENGE COURSE: STAFF WANTED
(Ref:# 0412-10) If you like adventure programming and experiential education, we might have a job for you. The Northbrook Park District is looking for staff for the Teams Challenge Course, a series of outdoor activities, trust initiatives and team-building adventures in Meadowhill Park. Facilitator training will be held on April 28 and 29, from 9am-5pm and will prepare adults to set up and run the program, which develops leadership and problem-solving skills for corporate, community and school groups. Facilitators must be at least 18 years old, must obtain CPR and First Aid Certification and will need to have a flexible schedule. Lunch will be provided during the two days of training. The pay starts at $15 per hour, and those who are hired will receive $232.50 after completing the training. For more information, contact Kelli at (847) 291-2369, extension 127. ###
NEW SUMMER SKATING SCHOOL AND CAMP
(Ref:# 0412-11) The Northbrook Park District is offering a new 2007 Junior Skating and Dance Camp from June 18 through August 24. The skating staff developed the 10-week program to expand the choices for older skaters who may have attended the Summer Skating and Dance Camp. The new camp is open to skaters in grades 5-8 and/or those who are in level FS 1 or above. The daily activities will include freestyle and a moves practice session, power/jump and spin classes and off ice dance, in addition to baking, arts and crafts and outdoor games. For more information, stop by the Sports Center or call (847) 291-2993. ###
NEW SENIOR TRIP: BODY WORLDS 2
(Ref:# 0412-12) Space is still available on a Senior Center trip April 18 to the Museum of Science and Industry, to explore the mysteries of the human body through Body Worlds 2. The new exhibit, a sequel to the mesmerizing and popular Body Worlds, contains fascinating whole-body plastinates, human specimens preserved through a technique that replaces bodily fluids and fat with plastics. The trip includes transportation, admission to the museum and an Omnimax film at a cost of $57 for Senior Center members and $67 for non-members. The group will depart from the Sports Center at 9:30am and return at 5:30pm. To purchase tickets or get more information, call (847) 291-2988. ###
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