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IMPORTANT AUGUST DATES
(Ref:# 0726-1) A free movie in the park, a free ice skating class for beginners and golf championships top the list of special events from the Northbrook Park District in August. Here’s a list of activities for the community:
3 - Registration DEADLINE for Fall Soccer, 5pm.
4 - Chicagoland Police and Fire Bike Challenge, 7pm at Velodrome.
4-10 - Sportsman’s Country Club Championships.
10 - Movie in the Park, “Cars,” 8pm or sunset, Village Green.
11 - Great Skating Giveaway 1-1:30pm or 1:45-2:15pm, Northbrook Sports Center.
12 - Postseason Pool Hours begin at MAC.
15 - Kinder Kampus Parent Orientation Meeting, 6pm at LC.
15 - Adventure Campus Parent Orientation Meeting, 7pm at LC.
17 - Friday Night Bike Racing Ends for season.
22 - Board of Park Commissioners meeting, 7pm at Leisure Center.
27 - Soccer Parent Orientation for Kindergarten players, 6pm at VG.
29 - Soccer roster and schedule pickup, grades 1-8, 6-7:30pm at VG.
30 - Registration DEADLINE for School’s Out Fun: Brookfield Zoo trip.
31 - Registration DEADLINE for Adult Flag Football leagues.
For more information about programs and events, check the Autumn Recreation Guide or www.nbparks.org. ###
BATTING CAGES: SUMMER HOURS
(Ref:# 0726-2) The batting cages at Techny Prairie Park and Fields are in full swing with expanded hours of operation for the summer. Monday through Friday hours are Noon-10pm, and weekend hours are 10am-10pm. Helmets are required and provided. Six batting cages are available, and players can choose to swing at baseballs or softballs, with 12 pitches for $1. Teams or groups can reserve the cages in 30-minute intervals, and the Northbrook Park District also offers birthday party packages, which include the exclusive use of batting cages, pizza and soft drinks. For more information or to reserve the cages, call George at (847) 291-2369. ###
SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE MEETINGS
(Ref:# 0726-3) On August 15, the Northbrook Park District will host parent orientation meetings for Adventure Campus and Kinder Kampus. Adventure Campus is designed to help working families by providing organized activities for children before and after school in their own school settings. Kinder Kampus offers an enrichment experience for kindergarten students through activities such as art, music, movement, science and field trips. Students can join Kinder Kampus before or after the kindergarten day. Participants of both programs can register for 3, 4 or 5 days per week, and registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis. The Kinder Kampus parent meeting will be at 6pm and the Adventure Campus meeting at 7pm; both are at the Leisure Center. The Park District also offers child care during school holidays, Winter Break and Spring Break. For more information on school-age child care, visit www.nbparks.org, check the Autumn Recreation Guide, or call (847) 291-2980. ###
GREAT SKATING GIVEAWAY
(Ref:# 0726-4) On Saturday, August 11, the Northbrook Park District will offer a free ice skating class for children at the Northbrook Sports Center. Designed for children ages 3-12 who have not taken lessons, the class will teach some of the basic skills of skating, and parents will learn how to dress children for indoor skating and how to lace skates properly. The classes are appropriate for children who want to learn figure skating or hockey skills. Classes will be held from 1-1:30pm and 1:45-2:15pm, and children will be grouped by age. Because space is limited, registration is being taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents need to fill out a special enrollment form in the Autumn 2007 Recreation Guide and return it to the Sports Center by August 9. For more information, call (847) 291-2993. ###
GUARD-A-KID™
(Ref:# 0726-5) Children can learn about stranger danger, and parents can receive a complete child identification and safety kit through a program called Guard-A-Kid, offered by the Northbrook Park District. The parent/child class will meet on Wednesday, September 19 from 6-7:30pm and Thursday, October 18, from 4-5:30pm at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Avenue. During the program, the children will watch a video and learn how to respond if approached by a stranger. They also will have their photo and fingerprints taken for the ID kit. A coloring activity and snack are included. Parents will receive a CD-ROM as well as wallet ID cards and a full identification sheet, containing 10 digital fingerprints, a color photo and a personal profile. The information on the CD-ROM can be emailed to police stations and FBI agents across the country within seconds. The safety kits will be ready to take home at the end of the class, which is designed for children ages 3-10 with a parent. The fee is $26 for Park District residents and $31 for non-residents. Registration is available online at www.nbparks.org and at all customer service locations. For more information, call (847) 291-2980. ###
KINDERMUSIK CLASSES
(Ref:# 0726-6) The Northbrook Park District will offer two new music and movement classes for young children, beginning in September – Kindermusik Village and Kindermusik Our Time. In Kindermusik classes, teachers lead a group of parents and their children through joyful activities, using music and movement. In Kindermusik Village, parents and very young children (newborn to 18 months) will gently dance, explore objects, sing and move to stimulate the cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of the children. Kindermusik Our Time, designed for children 18 months to 3 ½ years, will address the whole child through singing, moving and playing simple instruments. Books and CDs are included, allowing the activities to continue at home. For more information and class schedules, check the Autumn Recreation Guide, visit www.nbparks.org, or call (847) 291-2980. ###
PARK DISTRICT BUDGET AWARD
(Ref:# 0726-7) For the 14th consecutive year, the Northbrook Park District received an award of Financial Reporting Achievement. Business manager Joanne Antosh received the award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, known as GOFA. The award is given to those individuals who are instrumental in helping their government unit achieve a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. ###
CHAIR NIA
(Ref:# 0726-8) Adults of all fitness levels are invited to pull up a chair, sit down and exercise in a new class from the Northbrook Park District that begins 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 and what she calls “a surprisingly inspiring workout that will leave you toned, strong and balanced.” 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. ###
SKATE PARK HOURS
(Ref:# 0726-9) Offering ramps, bowls and freestyle areas, the skate park at Techny Prairie Park and Fields is open daily from 9am to 10pm, weather permitting. The 22,000-square-foot area was designed with room for skaters of all levels. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Helmets and other protective equipment are recommended. The all-concrete skate park is designed for skateboards and inline skates only; bicycles are not allowed. The skate park has lights on every night until 10pm. ###
Y’ALL COME CHOIR TO PERFORM NEW MASTERWORK
(Ref:# 0726-10) The Y’All Come Choir of Northbrook and the Chicago Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation are pleased to announce a unique musical event called Sing for the Cure®, A Proclamation of Hope. Two performances, with orchestra and choir, are scheduled for June 7 and June 8, 2008 at the Field School and will feature a well-known narrator to be announced in January.
The performance is described as an awareness concert. “Sing for the Cure gives us an unusual opportunity to further the message of hope for all people affected by breast cancer,” said Susan Young, Director of the Y’All Come Choir. “Many people will be moved by the libretto, which is both poignant and humorous, as well as by the rich and beautiful musical score. We are very excited to share this new way of spreading the life-saving message of early detection.”
Composed for the Komen Foundation, Sing for the Cure is a symphonic song cycle dedicated to breast cancer survivors, their families and friends. Librettist Pamela Martin of Austin, Texas incorporated the stories of breast cancer survivors and their loved ones into 10 songs. Then, 10 composers wrote the scores, reflecting the tone and meaning of the lyrics.
Singers are invited to join the Y’All Come Choir and contribute their voices to this unique musical experience. The choir, which does not require auditions, is affiliated with the Northbrook Park District and performs at many area venues. Members will meet on Monday evenings, beginning on September 10, 2007 at the Northbrook Leisure Center. Registration is required. For more information about the choir or Sing for the Cure, contact Susan Young at (847) 291-2960, extension 165.
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