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SPORTSMAN’S GRAND REOPENING
(Ref:# 0621-1) Sportsman’s Country Club is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and Grand Reopening this weekend with a shotgun tournament, special pricing and contests and prizes. Mini-Golf will be $.75 per game, Friday through Sunday. Visitors can guess the number of golf balls packed into a tractor/front end loader and into a super jumbo golf bag. An old Zamboni® (truck-like ice resurfacer) will be on the range for target practice – 3 chances for $.75. And, the Golf shop will offer discounts of up to 75% (guests will pop a balloon to find the amount of the discount).
Sportsman’s Classic 18-hole golf course has been rebuilt to update the design and quality and to provide a more enjoyable game of strategy and skill. The renovation project consisted of regrassing and regrading all the greens, rebuilding and relocating bunkers and changing the fairway contours. Sportsman’s facilities also include a separate nine-hole course, a lighted practice range, a miniature golf course, four putting greens, a golf shop and a clubhouse dining room serving breakfast and lunch. For more information, call (847) 291-2351, extension 3. ###
PARK FEST JUNE 26
(Ref:# 0621-2) On June 26, music lovers can enjoy a double treat in downtown Northbrook – a Park Fest concert and a homegrown talent competition. The White Saddle Band will deliver a high-energy show at the Village Green, beginning at 7:30pm. Before the concert, four talented singers from Northbrook will compete – Melanie Vitaterna, Cara McKay, Carl Moss and Michael Hall. They’re semifinalists in the iLoveNorthbrook Singing Competition, a contest designed to find the best amateur singer in Northbrook. The singing competition starts at 6:30pm. Food service is available in the park, also beginning at 6:30pm. The singing finals will take place before Park Fest on July 3. Park Fest and the singing competition are brought to you by Barbara Byrne and Kati Spaniak of Prudential Preferred Properties, in partnership with the Northbrook Park District. For more information or a complete schedule of Park Fest concerts, you can visit www.nbparks.org or www.iLoveNorthbrook.com. ###
BOARD MEETING JUNE 27
(Ref:# 0621-3) The Northbrook Park District Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 27 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. ###
KID FEST AND FLEA MARKET JUNE 23
(Ref:# 0621-4) Join us for a day at the park – with music and a market for kids - on Saturday, June 23. From 10:30 to 11:30am, the award-winning recording artist and educator Nelson Gill will perform at Kids Fest, bringing the sounds of Caribbean reggae and calypso to the Village Green. Born in Belize and educated in Chicago, Gill was a preschool teacher who began singing to help soothe his students. His upbeat songs contain positive messages about friendship and multi-cultural understanding. The concert is free and open to all ages. Immediately following Kids Fest, the Kids Only Flea Market opens for business at the park. The kids are the bosses here, running their own booths, selling games, toys and books. The Northbrook Arts Commission will have a tie-dye booth at the event, which runs until 2pm. For more information, call (847) 291-2980. ###
SWIM LESSONS
(Ref:# 0621-5) This summer, the Northbrook Park District offers private and semi-private swim lessons for all ages. Swimmers will receive individualized attention and can schedule times at their convenience. Private lessons are available at Meadowhill Aquatic Center or the Sports Center Pool during their hours of operation. Participants must register in person at the Village Green office. The Park District also offers group swim instruction for children and adults, scuba diving, diving lessons, a lifeguard class, water aerobics and pool parties. Check the Spring/Summer Recreation Guide for more details or call (847) 291-2369. ###
JOIN THE SENIOR CENTER
(Ref:# 0621-6) Active senior adults can make new friends and share experiences through the Northbrook Park District Senior Center, which offers dozens of programs, special events and trips designed to enhance the quality of life for adults 55 and older. The Center has more than 800 active members and will accept pro-rated memberships that begin July 1. The cost is just $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents. Programs include tap and line dancing, art, exercise classes, a choral group, card games, digital photography, sewing and crafts, knitting and crocheting, holiday parties and trips to theatres, museums and casinos. Members receive discounts on classes and trips, priority registration for trips and a monthly newsletter. In addition, they can participate in investment clubs and drop-in programs at no charge. Upcoming events include cruises, a trip to the race track and a performance of “Jersey Boys.” The Senior Center also provides counseling, driver safety programs and support groups. Adults are invited to visit the center at 3323 Walters Avenue between 9am-4pm Monday through Friday or call (847) 291-2988 for additional information. ###
BATTING CAGES: SUMMER HOURS
(Ref:# 0621-7) The batting cages at Techny Prairie Park and Fields have 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, for a fee of $1 for 12 pitches. Teams or groups can reserve the cages in 30-minute intervals. 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. ###
FLICK-N-FLOAT
(Ref:# 0621-8) Come join us for a free movie night at the pool on Friday, July 13, co-sponsored by the Northbrook Park District and Thometz & Uhland Orthodontics. The feature film “Goonies” will be shown at 8:30pm at the Meadowhill Aquatic Center in Meadowhill Park, 1501 Maple Avenue. Children less 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Only the main pool will be open during this time, and snacks will be available for purchase. In case of rain, Flick-n-Float will be moved to Thursday, July 19. For more information, call (847) 291-2980. ###
SUMMER DRAMA
(Ref:# 0621-9) Sing, dance and act! The Creative Drama Workshop for grades 3-5 will begin on June 25 at the Leisure Center. The Northbrook Park District offers daily classes in music, dance and drama, culminating in a “fairy tale” theatre production performed by the young students, who also learn about scenery, costumes, makeup and props. The workshop includes master classes and theatre-related field trips, as well as swimming and other outdoor activities. For more information, call the Performing Arts Office at (847) 291-2367. ###
SATURDAY HOURS FOR SEASON PASSES
(Ref:# 0621-10) On Saturday, June 23, the Village Green Registration Office will be open for residents to purchase pool and tennis memberships. Individuals and families can purchase season memberships and have their photographs taken from 8am-Noon. One family member needs to present proof of residency, along with a valid driver’s license (or school ID). Each member of a family needs a Universal ID card, and children over the age of 2 must have a season pass for the pools. For more information about membership photos and ID cards, see the Spring/Summer Recreation Guide or call (847) 291-2980. ###
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