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BASS FISHING WITH A PRO
(Ref:# 0322-1) Catch an hour of fun and prizes with professional bass fisherman Jim Hendee on March 28. He'll share his experiences and answer questions about luring and landing the largest fish, in a Northbrook Park District program from 7-8pm at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Avenue. Students are admitted free to the event, which is recommended for ages 10 to adult. The fee for adults is $3 for Northbrook Park District residents and $5 for non-residents. For more information, call (847) 291-2980. ###
NEW JUNIOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
(Ref:# 0322-2) Students in grades 8 to 10 are invited to apply for the new Junior Leadership Program, a summer program from the Northbrook Park District, designed to introduce teens to leadership training and practical work experience. The four-week 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. Two days each week the teens will focus on job skills and team-building exercises to increase their self-confidence. They will work not only with fellow Junior Leaders and children but also with Northrbook Park District staff members. Because the program can accommodate only a limited number of participants, they will be selected on the basis of applications, adult references and interviews. Interested students can obtain an application at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Avenue, or online at nbparks.org. 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. The leadership training is offered in two sessions, and the deadline for applications is May 1. For more information, please call the Leisure Center at (847) 291-2995. ###
SWING AWAY: BATTING CAGE HOURS
(Ref:# 0322-3) 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. ###
NEW JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM
(Ref:# 0322-4) Sportsman’s Country Club and the Northbrook Golf Academy are launching a new Junior Golf Development Program in April, to combine the fun of golf with a focus on skills development for boys and girls ages 8-16. The program begins with a series of five one-hour sessions, in which students will learn the rules of the game, etiquette and safety, as well as the basic skills of the short game and full swing. After they’ve completed Phase 1, students can participate in weekly Junior Golf League events, which begin in June, and can continue with more advanced instruction. Junior League members will be able to play for prizes with different types of competition.
The new golf program replaces the traditional golf camps to concentrate on skills and individual performance progressions. Students will need to pass a test before they can advance to each level of instruction. Children who already have taken lessons with the Northbrook Golf Academy or other academies may test out of Phase 1. The first class meets at Sportsman’s Driving Range, and class dates and times are listed in the Spring/Summer Recreation Guide. For more information, call the Anetsberger Golf Course at (847) 291-2971. ###
GLAMOUR WORKSHOP AND FASHION SHOW
(Ref:# 0322-6) Lights, cameras, glamour! Girls can enjoy a beauty makeover and evening of glamour during a Hollywood Workshop and Fashion Show on April 25. Each girl will design and decorate fashion accessories and can try out hair extensions, makeup and glitter nails. The Northbrook Park District program, led by Glitzy Girlz staff, is designed for ages 4-10. The girls will learn how to walk the “red carpet” and will put on a fashion show the last 15 minutes of class. The program runs from 6-7:30pm at the Leisure Center. The fee is $33 for residents and $38 for non-residents. Registration is available at all customer service locations and online at nbparks.org. ###
LACROSSE FOR GIRLS: SKILLS DAYS
(Ref:# 0322-7) Girls can learn to play lacrosse, brush up on their skills or get ready for league play with a skills camp in April from the Northbrook Park District. The sessions are scheduled for April 3, 4, 11 and 12 from 5 to 6pm at Wood Oaks Park, 1150 Sanders Road. Girls in 4th through 8th grades will learn the rules of the game and work on basic skills such as throwing, catching, cradling, shooting and scooping ground balls. Then the students will progress to more advanced skills such as offensive and defensive positioning and simulated game play. A lacrosse league for girls will begin in Northbrook on April 16, with separate levels for beginners and experienced players. The girls will practice one night per week and play games on Saturdays. Registration for the skills days and 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. ###
TRACK BIKE RACING BEGINS
(Ref:# 0322-9) Students in grades 7 through 12 can experience the thrill of high-speed cycling with an eight-week introductory track bike racing program that begins on April 3. Students will have two afternoons a week of instruction - either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays in April and May. The training begins with basic concepts of velodrome riding, including rules, bike fit, handling, racing tactics and safely controlling a track bike. The students will advance to team and group riding, race strategies and simulations, before wrapping up with competitive racing. Track bikes will be provided, or participants can bring their own. Riders must wear helmets and proper cycling clothes and shoes. For more information, call (847) 291-2980. Registration is available at all customer service facilities or online at nbparks.org. ###
NEW: GIRLS 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
(Ref:# 0322-10) 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. ###
PARK FEST 2007
(Ref:# 0322-11) The sounds of rock and roll, blues, country, calypso, pop, reggae and swing will fill the Northbrook Village Green this summer, with the return of Park Fest, the popular outdoor concert series. The Northbrook Park District is pleased to announce the menu of music and food for Park Fest 2007:
June 5 – The Class of ‘68
Restaurant: Mama’s Pizzeria
June 12 – Shirley King
Restaurant: Ira’s of Northbrook
June 19 – Country Sky Band
Restaurant: Chicken Charlie’s
June 26 – White Saddle Band
Restaurant: Forty-One North
July 3 – Spoken Four
Restaurant: Open Kitchens
July 10 – Grand Avenue Big Band
Restaurant: Lou Malnati’s
July 17 – Mr. Myers
Restaurant: Chicken Charlie’s
July 24 – Bopology
Restaurant: Super Suppers
Returning to the concert series this summer is the iLoveNorthbrook Singing Competition, a friendly contest to find the best amateur singer in Northbrook. All Park Fest concerts begin at 7:30 pm, and the singing competition will begin at 6:30 pm on June 19, 26 and July 3. Food service from area restaurants also will begin at 6:30 pm on the concert evenings. For more information, you can go online to nbparks.org or iLoveNorthbrook.com. The sponsors of Park Fest 2007 and the iLoveNorthbrook Singing Competition are Barbara Byrne and Kati Spaniak, of Prudential Preferred Properties in Northbrook. ###
NEW IN 2007
(Ref:# 0322-12) From Tiny Tots to Scuba Diving and Skateboarding, the Park District is offering a wide variety of new choices this spring and summer, as we look for ways to improve programming for children and adults in the community. Here are some of the new special events, classes and programs:
*Tiny Tot Olympics *Little Miss Tea Party *Intro to Engineering *Birthday Party Packages at the Batting Cages *Skateboarding Classes *Artificial Turf/Lacrosse Field Rentals *Pool Party Packages with a Private Tented Area *Ultimate Frisbee League *Baggo® League *Junior Golf Development Program *Scuba Diving *Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons *Expanded Tennis Court Rentals *Girls Lacrosse League *Try a Little Laughter *Learn About Sudoku *Latin BeneFit and *AARP Driver Safety Program. Look for all the new choices as well as the programs you and your family have come to love in the Spring/Summer Recreation Guide. ###
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