Program Guide 2019 Evanston Park, Recreation and Community Services Spring/Summer Program Guide Available Online: Cityofevanston.Org
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2019 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2019 Evanston Park, Recreation and Community Services Spring/Summer Program Guide Available online: cityofevanston.org. Copies are available at community centers and at other city facilities. Information: call/text 847-448-4311. Thank you for joining us in being environmentally friendly. Evanston Ecology Center Levy Senior Center Facilities 2024 McCormick Blvd. 300 Dodge Ave. Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center 847-448-8256 847-448-8250 2100 Ridge Ave. cityofevanston.org/ecology cityofevanston.org/levy evanstonenvironment.org 847-448-8237 Mason Park Fieldhouse cityofevanston.org Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Church St. at Florence Ave. 1655 Foster St. Chandler-Newberger Community Center 847-448-8254 847-448-8254 1028 Central St. cityofevanston.org/fleetwood Noyes Cultural Arts Center 847-448-8252 927 Noyes St. cityofevanston.org/chandler Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 847-448-4311 927 Noyes St. Clark St. Beach Office cityofevanston.org/noyes 847-866-5915 Clark St. at the lake (seasonal) cityofevanston.org/fjt Robert Crown Community Center Dempster St. Beach Office 1701 Main St. Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Dempster St. at the lake (seasonal) 847-448-8258 1823 Church St. 847-866-4167 cityofevanston.org/crown 847-448-8040 cityofevanston.org/beaches cityofevanston.org/gibbsmorrison 2 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Spring/Summer Program Guide 2019 Table of Contents Special Events Ecology Age 55+ Events Special Events 4-7 Ecology Classes 25 Special Events 34-36 Family Programs 24 Open House 24 Parent and Child Classes 23 Arts Scout Programs 23 Age 55+ Services Art and Visual Programs 8 Services 37 Dance Classes 9 Preschool Art Classes 8 Leisure & Enrichment Arts Camp Parties 26 Age 55+ Activities Chandler-Newberger Party Packages 27 Drop-in programs 26 Athletics Art Classes 38 Ecology Party Packages 26 Clubs and Groups 45 Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center 27 Archery 11 Dance Classes 39 Robert Crown Community Center Rentals 27 Basketball 11 Fitness 40-41 Self-Improvement/ Enrichment 26 Boxing 21 Flexible Day Offerings 42 Broomball 15 Leisure and Enrichment 43 Fencing 11 Music Classes 39 Figure Skating 17-19 Tai Chi 41 Fitness Rooms 22 School Programs Technology 45 Gymnastics 14 Trips 44 Hockey 15-17 After-School Programs 29 Yoga 42 Martial Arts 20-21 Enrichment Programs at Chandler-Newberger 28 Open Gym 22 Robert Crown DCFS Licensed Preschool 29 Personal Training 22 Pickleball 10 Preschool and Kindergarten Sports 10 Lakefront Activities Public Skating Schedule 15 Tai Chi 20 Special Recreation Beach Information & Hours 46-47 Teen and Adult Fitness 21-22 Pooch Park and Dog Beach 47 Tennis 12-13 Special Olympics 32 Volleyball 10 Special Recreation Classes 30 Yoga 20 Sports 31-32 Trips/Special Events 30 Information Call 311 for Facility hours Contact us 51 Spring Break Camps Fee Assistance (Scholarships) 48 General Information 48 Spring Break Camps 33 Public Parks and Beaches Map 50 Registration Information 48 Registration Form 49 Sports and Leisure Organizations 51 To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 3 Special Events MARCH 15–17 Evanston Children’s Theatre Presents THE TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSES MARCH 8–9 ECT presents this tale of strong minded girls who just WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL want to dance. This is a new specially commissioned updated adaptation of the play The Twelve Dancing The Evanston Environmental Association is once again proud to be the official Princesses by local playwright Keyanna Khatiblou. Chicago area host of the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival—the Information: 847-448-8263 largest environmental film festival in the U.S. Each evening see award-winning Location: Levy Senior Center films selected from this renowned festival. The films will present a variety Ages: All of perspectives and experiences shared by some of the best of today’s Admission: $7 at the door environmental filmmakers. The festival showcases amateur and professional Date Day Time films that focus on nature, activism, conservation, energy and a range of other March 15 F 7pm environmental issues. A different film is featured each night. Buy Tickets now. March 16 Sa 3pm, 7pm Event details, calendar, and tickets: evanstonenvironment.org March 17 Su 3pm Location: Rotary International, 1560 Sherman Ave. Age: 16 yrs. and up MARCH 16 Date Day Time March 8 F 7-9pm MAYOR’S SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT Marcha 9 S 2-4pm PROGRAM JOB FAIR Information: call 311 (847-448-4311 in Evanston). MARCH 2–APRIL 27 Location: Evanston Township High School ECOLOGY INDOOR WINTER MARKET Age: 14–18 yrs. living in zip codes 60201 and 60202 Date Day Time The Evanston Ecology Center will once again be Marcha 16 S 8am-2pm (doors will close at 2pm) hosting a winter farmers’ market. We will have a selection of your farmers’ market favorites and specialty artisans vendors. MARCH 24 Information: Evanston Ecology Center, 847-448-8256 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CHAMPAGE BRUNCH Date Day Time through April 27 Saturdays 8am-Noon Please join us for the annual Women’s Day Brunch with guest speaker, former U.S. Senator, Carol Mosley-Braun. Ms. Mosley-Braun’s life has been an incredible journey from her upbringing on the Southside of Chicago to MARCH 8 becoming the first African American woman U.S. Senator. Women from all FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS backgrounds and ages will be inspired by this phenomenal woman’s narrative. A delicious brunch buffet with Champagne Mimosas will be served. Have a blast before bedtime. Beat the Winter blahs with your friends at Information and tickets: fjtheatre.com. Chandler-Newberger Community Center. Join the center’s preschool staff Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center for a fun filled night with monthly themes that include an indoor playground, Age: 18 yrs. and up crafts and pizza. Space is limited. Admission: $20/$30 at the door Required: must pre-register 3 days before each event; 1 adult per 3 children Date Day Time Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Marchu 24 S 2pm Age: 1-6 yrs. Admission: $5 R/NR Class # Dates Days Time APRIL 6 641143C9 March 8 F 6:30-8pm SPRING FLEA MARKET The annual market is known to connect resalers with MARCH 9 bargain hunters and sustainable minded supporters FAMILY WORKSHOPS — reduce, reuse and recycle. Some items sold at past flea markets include: household items, clothing, Escape the cold at Chandler-Newberger Community Center and join us for books, vintage items, antiques, CDs & DVDs, vinyl mornings filled with crafts and creativity. Each month the center’s preschool records, handmade crafts, jewelry, and knits, comic staff will provide a different themed art project for parents and children. books, toys, sports memorabilia and much more. Space is limited. Table rental for resaling items: $35. Required: must pre-register 3 days before each event; 1 adult per 2 children. Information: Gladys, [email protected]; Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center 847-448-8258. Age: 3-6 yrs. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Admission: $5 R/NR Admission: FREE Class # Dates Days Time Theme Age: All 641144C9 March 9 Sa 9:30-11am Rainbows and Leprechaun Date Day Time Aprila 6 S 9am-4pm 4 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Spring/Summer Program Guide 2019 APRIL 20 MAY 17 ARBORETUM EGG HUNT NATURES NIGHT OUT We need your help. Some of the birds in the bird Come mingle with family and friends at Nature’s sanctuary have misplaced their eggs in the arboretum Night Out, a fun and festive celebration of Evanston’s and you can help find them, learn about birds and green community. Attendees will enjoy an evening of take part in activities and a craft. Bring a basket or fantastic food from numerous local restaurants, a DJ bag for collecting. A special area is reserved for egg catering to the tastes of our guests and a raffle of cool hunters and for children with special needs. prizes. All proceeds from the event go to the Evanston Pre-registration required. Environmental Association (EEA) and will benefit the Location: Evanston Ecology Center programming and operations of the Evanston Ecology Admission: $5 R/$7 NR Center. Nature’s Night Out is presented by the EEA and Age: 18 months and up the City of Evanston. Class # Dates Days Time Information: environment.org/party, 847-448-8256 113130A9 April 20 Sa 10-11am Location: Evanston Ecology Center 113130B9 April 20 Sa 11:30am-12:30pm Admission: $60 (EEA members), $65 (non members), 113130C9 April 20 Sa 1-2pm $100 (Friends of the Ecology Center). 113130D9 April 20 Sa 2:30-3:30pm Date Day Time May 17 F 7-10:30pm APRIL 27 EARTH DAY MAY 17–18 EVANSTON GARDEN FAIR What better place to celebrate Earth Day than the Evanston Ecology Center. We will have family friendly educational activities, a litter clean up, seed The Evanston Garden Fair offers a selection of perrenials, annuals, vegetables plantings and outdoor play. Please join us to celebrate the beauty of nature and herb plans for sale. Most plants have been dug up from members’ on this special holiday. gardens. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Location: Independence Park Admission: FREE Admission: Free Age: All Date Day Time Date Day Time May 17-18 F, Sa 9am-4pm Aprila 20 S 9am-Noon MAY 18 APRIL 29–MAY 3 FJT SENIOR MOTOWN PARTY SCREEN FREE WEEK In Celebration of Older Americans Month, Fleetwood- Celebrate Screen Free Week with self-guided outdoor exploration, experiments, Jourdain Community Center will be transformed into games, and crafts. Participants will break away from technology to explore the an Old School Blue Light Basement Party setting joy that comes from hands-on experiences with science and nature. where you can put on your fanciest 60’s gear and Location: Evanston Ecology Center enjoy the evening dancing, playing Roulette, Black Admission: FREE Jack, Bingo and Bid Whist.