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NATURE AT NIGHT
(Ref:# 0816-1) The Nature at Night series offers outdoor adventures for children on the Trail Through Time. On September 19, a campfire is planned with Native American games and traditions. On September 26, the program will focus on animals preparing for winter in Illinois. The evening adventures, designed for ages 8 and up, will begin at the Trail Through Time Council Ring next to Illinois Road in Techny Prairie Park and Fields. Younger children can attend with an adult. The programs are scheduled from 5:30-6:30pm, and the fee is $6 for Northbrook Park District residents and $10 for non-residents. Registration is required. For more information, call (847) 291-2980. ###
BOARD MEETING AUGUST 22
(Ref:# 0816-2) The Northbrook Park District Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 22 at 7pm at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. Agendas for the monthly meetings are posted online at www.nbparks.org in the Board meeting section. ###
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
(Ref:# 0816-3) Registration is first-come, first-served for the popular Sunshine Preschool, which is adding afternoon classes for children ages 4 and 5 during the 2007-2008 school year. The classes will meet four times a week, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 12:45-3pm, beginning on September 4. Managed by the Northbrook Park District, Sunshine Preschool has a “learning through play” philosophy. Teachers use songs, stories and daily projects to deliver their lessons and focus on individual students with a very caring approach. The children develop educational and social skills while enjoying arts and crafts, music, science and community-based field trips.
Because classes are held at the Leisure Center, students are able to enjoy plays at the Northbrook Theatre, create projects in the ceramics studio, cook in the kitchen, take nature walks and play games in the gym. They also can benefit from intergenerational activities, such as trick-or-treating at the Senior Center and watching the Park Larks practice their singing. Sunshine Preschool provides a warm and comfortable introduction to school, and the schedule follows the local school district’s calendar. To register or obtain more information, call (847) 291-2995. ###
SKATING DEADLINE
(Ref:# 0816-4) Attention ice skaters: August 18 is the last day of skating pre-lottery registration. The pre-lottery gives preference to all Northbrook residents and to non-residents who were enrolled in a 2007 spring or summer class. On August 22, drop-off skating enrollment forms will be accepted from nonresidents who did not participate in 2007 spring or summer classes. The Northbrook Sports Center offers skating classes at all levels and for all ages; classes begin on September 10 at the Center, 1730 Pfingsten Road. For more information, call (847) 291-2993. ###
FIRST AID AND SAFETY FOR CHILDREN
(Ref:# 0816-6) Children can learn about first aid and home safety in two American Red Cross programs from the Northbrook Park District on September 15. Children ages 6-8 can attend First Aid for Little People, from 1-2:15pm. Those who complete the one-day course will receive an attendance certificate and will take home a first aid kit. The second program, Home Alone, is offered from 2:30-3:45pm for ages 6-9. Youngsters will learn how to handle phone calls, deal with strangers, administer first aid and take care of emergency situations. Participants also will learn safe ways to entertain themselves at home and will receive a Home Alone workbook and a certificate of participation. Both classes are taught by certified Red Cross instructors at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Avenue. The fee for each class is $25 for Park District residents and $30 for nonresidents. Registration is available at all customer service locations or online at www.nbparks.org. For more information, call (847) 291-2980. ###
TOUCH-A-TRUCK
(Ref:# 0816-7) The trucks are coming to Northbrook! Dump trucks, moving vans, fire trucks and more will be on display Saturday, September 15 from Noon-2pm for the popular Touch-a-Truck event. Curious children can climb aboard and explore the trucks at Techny Prairie Park and Fields, 1750 Techny Road. Hard hats and cameras are welcome. This hands-on activity is free and open to the public, but children must attend with an adult. No pre-registration is necessary. ###
MAGIC FOR CHILDREN
(Ref:# 0816-8) Children can learn tricks from a professional magician in a series of four classes that start September 12 from the Northbrook Park District. The tricks involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more. All materials will be provided, and each child will receive a magic kit to take home. Designed for ages 5-12, the Wednesday classes are scheduled from 4:30-5:30pm at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Avenue. Children will be grouped by age and will learn age-appropriate tricks. Instructor Gary Kantor teaches new tricks each session, so children who have taken the classes before can sign up again. The fee for four classes is $60 for Northbrook Park District residents and $65 for nonresidents. Registration is available at all customer service locations, by mail or online at www.nbparks.org. For more information, call (847) 291-2980. ###
LAST FRIDAY NIGHT RACE
(Ref:# 0816-9) August 17 is the last date this summer for Friday night bike racing at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome in Northbrook. The official quarter-mile banked track hosts national cycle events throughout the summer, but on Friday nights, amateur riders are invited to experience the thrill of competitive racing. The Northbrook Bicycle Club sponsors the races for ages five and up, stressing healthy fun and friendly competition. Registration begins at 6pm for children and 7:45pm for adults. Racers under 18 begin at 7pm, and adults race from 8:20-10pm. The race groupings are based on age, with each racer typically participating in two races during the night. The Velodrome is in Meadowhill Park, 1479 Maple Avenue. For more information, call (847) 291-2369. ###
CHAIR NIA
(Ref:# 0816-10) Adults of all fitness levels are invited to sit down and exercise in a new class from the Northbrook Park District beginning on September 7. The class, called Chair Nia, will adapt dance-like routines for those who want a fun and expressive workout while seated. Nia is a unique form of fusion fitness that combines movements and concepts from martial arts, dance traditions and balance work. No movement experience is necessary, and students are encouraged to go at their own pace. Chairs will be provided at the Village Green Center. The class is taught by Margaret Armour, Certified Nia Instructor, who provides music from around the world along with the workout. Students with caretakers or special needs are welcome. The class size is limited to 13 students, and a drop-in option is available. For more information, check the Autumn Recreation Guide or call Kelli Hedding at (847) 291-2369. ###
“COPA CHICAGO” SHOW
(Ref:# 0816-11) In a special entertainment event, the North/Northwest Senior Center Directors will present Ron Hawking’s Copa Chicago Show on Friday, October 5 at the Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel in Wheeling. The popular show business veteran will present songs by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Burt Bacharach and Johnny Mathis, along with impersonations of other famous performers. Tickets for the event are $41 and include lunch and a raffle. The event, from 11:30am – 3pm, is sponsored by Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, The Seasons at Glenview Place and The Alden Network. Tickets are limited and must be purchased before September 5. For more information, call the Northbrook Senior Center at (847) 291-2988. ###
PARK LARKS PERFORMANCES
(Ref:# 0816-12) The Park Larks, a Northbrook Park District singing group, is pleased to announce its early fall schedule. The group entertains from September through June at senior centers, shopping centers and retirement homes on the North Shore. Early concert dates are as follows:
9/6 10am Senior Lifestyle Expo Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook Terrace
9/20 8pm Classic Residence by Hyatt 2500 Indigo Lane, Glenview
10/12 2:30pm Belmont Village 2200 Golf Rd, Glenview
10/23 2pm Gidwitz Place 1601 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield
Senior adults who enjoy Broadway show tunes are invited to join the Park Larks, under the direction of former concert pianist Evelyn Binz. The group rehearses on Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30am at the Northbrook Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Avenue. Both men and women are welcome in the group and can join at any time after becoming members of the Senior Center. For more information, please call the Senior Center at (847) 291-2988. ###
SEPTEMBER SENIOR TRIPS
(Ref:# 0816-13) Registration is underway for two September trips with the Northbrook Park District Senior Center. On September 18, a group will travel to the Resorts East Chicago Casino in Indiana. The trip includes a $5 voucher and a lunch buffet. The trip departs at 8:30am and will return at about 5pm. The fee is $31 for members and $41 for non-members. On September 28, adults can enjoy a dress rehearsal of Puccini’s “La Boheme.” For Senior Center members only, the trip includes lunch and is scheduled to leave at 10:30am and return at about 6pm. The fee is $61. Both trips depart from the Northbrook Sports Center, 1730 Pfingsten Road. For more information, call the Senior Center at (847) 291-2988. ###
STORIES FROM WORLD WAR II
(Ref:# 0816-14) Save the date of September 19 to be spellbound by first-hand stories about World War II at the Northbrook Park District Senior Center. Earl Epstein, who earned a Purple Heart, four Battle Stars and Unit Commendations, will explain how he survived a torpedo hit and played a role in Patton’s Rhine River Crossing. He’ll also talk about the troops landing on Omaha Beach and the horror they witnessed. The program is scheduled from 7-8pm, and the fee is $2 for Senior Center members and $3 for non-members. The Center is located at 3323 Walters Avenue. Call (847) 291-2988 for more information or to register. ###
SCHOOL TRIP DEADLINE
(Ref:# 0816-15) August 30 is the deadline to register for a trip to Brookfield Zoo on September 13. Students can spend the school holiday with the Northbrook Park District, exploring the animal exhibits, catching a dolphin show and visiting the children’s petting zoo. The trip is open to children in grades K-8. Students will meet at the Leisure Center at 9am and return by 3pm; extended care is available. Participants need to pack a non-refrigerated paper bag lunch and drink for the trip. The fee is $40 for residents and $45 for non-residents. Registration is available at all customer service locations or online at www.nbparks.org. For more information, call (847) 291-2980. ###
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