VILLAGE OF PALOS PARK PRST STD 8999 WEST 123 STREET US POSTAGE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 PAID ***********ECRWSS************ MAILED FROM RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER ZIP CODE 60464 PERMIT NO. 13 IT'S CHILI IN THE PARK C H I L I C O O K-O F F BRING THE HEAT!

PALOS PARK RECREATION 02.16.19 CENTER Doors open at 12:30 PM Tasting begins at 1:15 PM LIVE MUSIC ENTRANCE RETRO ACTIVE $5

2 Department Information Table of Contents Of ce Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Chili In The Park ...... 2 Of ce/Building Closed: Recreation Information ...... 3 Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day). Special Events ...... 4-6 Birthday Party ...... 7 Cultural Arts ...... 8 Contact Us Music with Zak ...... 8 Phone: 708-671-3760 Youth Athletics ...... 9-10 Program Hotline: 708-671-3761 Fax : 708-671-3767 Environmental Education ...... 10 Email: [email protected] Youth ...... 10-11 Facebook: Palos Park Rec Adult Athletics ...... 12 Web: www.palospark.org Adult Fitness ...... 13 Classic Movie Screenings ...... 14 Director Recreation & Parks ...... Mose Rickey Mature Adults ...... 15 [email protected] Trips ...... 16 Recreation Supervisor...... Donny Pisano 2019 Special Events ...... 17 [email protected] Fish the Park ...... 18 Recreation Supervisor II ...... Evan Vogt Rental Information ...... 19 [email protected] Recreation & Parks Registration Policies ...... 20 Administrative Assistant ...... Jo Anne Schultz [email protected] Palos Park Recreation and Parks Administrative Assistant ...... Lisa Boyle [email protected] Department Mission Statement The Palos Park Recreation and Parks Department aims to provide Mayor ...... John F. Mahoney quality recreational opportunities to all age groups through Village Clerk...... Marie Arrigoni athletic, leisure, cultural, and community programs in an effort to enrich the quality of life and develop a united sense of community. Commissioners Nicole Milovich-Walters ...... Public Works, Streets, Recreational Advisory Commission Recreation & Parks Thank you to our James Pavlatos ...... Accounts & Finances community members Dan Polk ...... Public Health & Safety for serving on the Recreational Advisory G. Darryl Reed ...... Building & Public Property Commission. The Village Manager ...... Richard Boehm Commission meets quarterly. Their focus is DID YOU KNOW? to suggest, discuss, and help implement all that We offer an Early Bird Discount of $5 for certain programs. pertains to the Recreation If you see this symbol by a program, receive & Parks Department. $5 off the fee. Register 1 week before the Look for this Symbol! class begins unless otherwise noted. Recreational Advisory Commission members: For our Unincorporated, 60464 Palos Park neighbors, Maria Desmond, Stephen Desmond, Loretta Gaidas, we have a special registration fee for you. It is identi ed Mary Peterson, Charles Wells, as UPP by the fees. Commissioner Nicole Milovich-Walters Thanks for choosing us! Recreation Advisory Meetings: 10:00 am ~ the third Tuesday quarterly. Get updates concerning your classes and facilities. Choose the Text Option in your online account or call us to update your information. (708) 671-3760 3 Thursday, March 7 Forest Preserves of Cook County are making great efforts to make the Palos area healthier for people and the trees. Learn what you can do as a landowner to help the Oak Ecosystem Recovery Project. 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Palos Park Recreation Center

FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Our Egg-cellent evening will begin with a fun Flashlight Egg Hunt for plastic eggs filled with goodies on the Village Green under the moonlight. The Palos Park Library will give out a prize to the one child that finds the special egg containing a winning Time: 8:00 - 9:00 pm ticket! Bring your own flashlight, Ages: 10-14 years basket and dress appropriately for Min/Max: 10/40 the weather. Afterwards, come inside Fee: $7R/$8UPP/$9NR the Recreation Center for hot Code: 705.21 chocolate, and fun activities.

BRUNCH WITH BUNNY Hop on over to the Palos Park Recreation Center for an Egg-cellent brunch Saturday, March 30 with the Easter Bunny. Then follow the Bunny Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm outside for our annual egg hunt. Hidden on the Ages: All Village Green are over 1,000 eggs. Bring your Min/Max: 10/100 camera for those precious Fee: $10R/$12UPP/$15NR candid photos!

Code: 707.25

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Ages 0 - 9 years Don’t forget to bring your baskets and dress for the weather. Code: 707.21

Saturday, March 30 Dress your canine in his or her best spring outfit Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm and join the parade with the egg hunt to follow. Location: Village Green Sniff out the golden egg and win a special prize! Code: 707.24 Pictures with the Bunny will be available following the egg hunt. Event may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Pre-Registration not required but strongly encouraged. All dogs must be secured on a leash.

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Monday, May 27

1:00 pm at the VFW Memorial ~ 8901 West 123rd Street Orland-Palos VFW Post 2604

Remember our fallen heroes. THEY are the reason that we are FREE!

6 htt p://activenet.active.com/palospark Come to the Palos Park Recreation Center for your next party! Party Packages include Pizza, Juice, Cups, BirthdayPlates and Napkins. Party reservations must beParty made in person 2 weeks priorPackage to the event. The Recreation Department requires a $200 refundable deposit. Parties are inclusive of 2 hour room rental for 10 children (the birthday child is free) Additional guests are $5 per child. Party Child must be turning age 6 or over. Birthday Party Packages are facilitated Monday- Friday 9am – 5pm

All- Star Athletics Party Have a great day playing in the gym, choose between soccer or basketball. The party will include basketball games and open play. Gym shoes required. Fee: $200R/$250UPP/$300NR

Art and Nature Party Have a Party like no other, based in nature and centered on art. This party includes nature based outdoor play, outdoor art and wild experiences! Fee: $200R/$250UPP/$300NR

Royal Party This royal themed party will hopefully dazzle the birthday child with magical royal themed crafts and games. Fee: $200R/$250UPP/$300NR

(708) 671-3760 7 Cultural Arts Music With Zack!

MUSIC TOGETHER Nurture your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement with Music Together’s fun, engaging and musically diverse experience. The informal instructional style will soon have your entire family singing, dancing and laughing together! Siblings under 9 months are free! Siblings 9 months and over receive a 10% discount. Tuition includes an illustrated PIANO LESSONS WITH ZACK! songbook, a CD-rom Guide to Music and their Child, a professional CD, Have you been interested in learning to an exclusive code for unlimited downloading of the current collection and play piano or honing your skills? Come interactive fun family zone. A new and exciting song collection is introduced learn with a Berklee educated music every semester. No refunds issued after the rst class. (10 weeks) instructor, who has taught lessons in Day: Friday Chicago, Boston, Australia and Spain. Dates: March 29 – June 7 (No class April 19) Sign up fast, space is limited! Ages: Birth - 5 years Day: Monday & Thursday Fee: $156R/$171UPP/$176NR Date: Varies Instructor: Lori Foster, Southwest Music Together Time: Varies Min/Max: 6/12 Ages: All Ages Fee: $38 per half lesson Code: Time: $68 per hour lesson 142.21 9:45 - 10:30 am Min/Max: 6/12 142.22 10:45 - 11:30 am Instructor: Zack Zebrowski Code: 692.11 MUSIC AND MUFFIN EVENT Parents, expectant parents, and grandparents bring your babies, toddlers, MUSIC WORKSHOP WITH ZACK! and preschoolers to join us for a sample Music Together class and enjoy In this free workshop, we’re going to go over how to start making music some tasty treats and refreshments afterwards while you check out our with GarageBand on your computer. No matter if you play piano, guitar or program. Bring a friend or meet a few here. Please register so we have sing, you’ll be able to get an understanding of how to start recording your enough food. While you sing, giggle, and wiggle with the children who love own music! We’ll talk about chord basics on piano and recording those you, the research-based curriculum will support your child’s cognitive, ideas into a song. This interactive workshop will ask for everybody’s help to social, physical, language, and emotional development. Register for Music create our rst masterpiece as a team! Hope to see you there! & Muf n and see what Music Together is all about! Day: Thursday Day: Friday Date: April 25 Time: 10:45 – 11:30 am Time: 6:00 pm Date: March 22 Ages: All Ages Ages: Birth - 5 years Fee: Free Fee: $5R/$7UPP/$10NR Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: Lori Foster, Southwest Music Together Instructor: Zack Zebrowski Min/Max: 6/12 Code: 292.21 Code: 142.24

8 htt p://activenet.active.com/palospark TOTAL SPORTS Youth Athletics This class features a new sport each week. Some of the sports taught and played include basketball,  oor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, and baseball. In addition, participants play many popular running and group games. Children have the opportunity to acquire new skills and develop con dence in games they have played in previous classes. Ages 6-8 and 9-12. (6 weeks) Day: Wednesday Min/Max: 5/20 Location: Recreation Center Gymnasium Fee: $77R/$80UPP/$82NR Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Staff Code: Ages: Dates: Time: 234.22 6-8 April 3 – May 15 (No class May 1) 4:45 - 5:45 pm 234.24 9-12 April 3 – May 15 (No class May 1) 5:45 - 6:45 pm

WEDNESDAY ADULT-TOT SPORTS Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic sports movement and motor skills. Motor skill activities focus on hand/eye and hand/foot coordination. Sports equipment and instruction are provided to help guide your child through an introduction to organized sports. Parents or caregiver participation is required. Ages 2-4 (Adult participation is required). (6 weeks) Day: Wednesday Dates: April 3 – May 15 (No Class May 1) Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am Age: 2-4 MINI SOCCER SHOTS Min/Max: 5/20 Soccer Shots is the leader in youth soccer development for children ages Location: Recreation Center Gymnasium 2-8. Children will learn and practice soccer skills through drills like ball Fee: $77R/$80UPP/$82NR control, dribbling techniques, passing and scoring goals! Basic rules and fun Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Staff games will enhance your child’s soccer swag. (7 weeks) (No class April 29) Code: 234.23 Day: Monday Dates: April 8 – May 20 Time: 4:00 - 4:30 pm SPORTS AND MORE Ages: 2-3 with Adult Children are introduced to the fundamentals of sports including basketball, Fee: $65R/$75UPP/$78NR  oor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball and other sports and group Min/Max: 6/8 games. The program provides an opportunity for each child to develop Instructor: Soccer Shots motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially and emotionally through Location: Recreation Center Gym teamwork and good sportsmanship. Ages 3-5. (6 weeks) Code: 131.21 Day: Wednesday Min/Max: 5/20 Location: Recreation Center Gymnasium Fee: $77R/$80UPP/$82NR Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Staff Code: Ages: Dates: Time: 234.21 3-5 April 3 – May 15 (No class 5/1) 10:45-11:30 am 234.25 3-5 April 3 – May 15 (No class 5/1) 4:00-4:45 pm

(708) 671-3760 9 Youth Athletics Youth HOCUS POCUS MAGIC Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks. Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind reading and more! While the tricks appear dif cult, you’ll discover they are easy to learn and perform. All materials are provided and each participant receives a magic kit to take home. Even if you’ve attended a magic class previously, you’ll learn new tricks each time. Co-Op with Palos Heights. Day: Wednesday SOCCER SHOTS Date: February 27 Soccer Shots is the leader in youth soccer development for children ages Time: 5:00 - 5:55 pm 2-8. Children will learn and practice soccer skills through drills like ball Ages: 5-12 control, dribbling techniques, passing and scoring goals! Basic rules and Fee: $20R/$25UPP/$30NR fun games will enhance your child’s soccer swag. No class April 29. Min/Max: 5/25 (7 weeks) Instructor: The Magic Team of Gary Kantor Day: Monday Location: Palos Heights Recreation Center- 6601 W. 127th Street Fee: $65R/$75UPP/$78NR Code: 299.21 Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: Soccer Shots Day: Monday Location: Recreation Center Gym Date: April 29 Code: Ages: Dates: Times: Time: 6:45 - 7:40 pm 201.21 4-5 Classic April 8 – May 20 4:30 - 5:15 pm Ages: 5-12 201.22 6-8 Premier April 8 – May 20 5:15 - 6:00 pm Fee: $20R/$25UPP/$30NR Min/Max: 5/25 Instructor: The Magic Team of Gary Kantor Environmental Education Location: Palos Heights Recreation Center- 6601 W. 127th Street Code: 299.22

HIKE SWALLOW CLIFF The Palos preserves are a top priority for restoration. Hike (~1 mile) with an ecologist to learn why and enjoy the spring wild ower display. Day: Saturday Date: May 4 Time: 10 am - 12 pm Ages: All Fee: FREE Min/Max: 4/40 Instructor: Forest Preserve Staff Location: Swallow Cliff Woods South, LaGrange & 119th, Palos Park Code: 640.21

10 htt p://activenet.active.com/palospark Youth ULTIMATE NINJAS IN NAPERVILLE Inspired by the hit television show American Ninja Warrior on NBC, Ultimate Ninjas offers a wide variety of obstacle courses for kids of every age and BEGINNING IRISH DANCE skill level! The Ultimate Ninja gym offers an agility course, swinging ropes, Learn to Dance lively jigs and reels through Beginning Irish Dance. Solo monkey bars, quintuple steps, climbing and warped walls among other and group dance skills are developed equally in a low pressure environ- exciting obstacles to try, practice, and master. Close toe comfortable gym ment that explores dance through the folklore and tradition of Irish culture. shoes are required for this trip. It’s strongly encouraged that participants (10 weeks) wear clothing that is appropriate for running and jumping. Day: Tuesday Day: Thursday Dates: March 12 – May 14 Date: June 6 Time: 4:30 - 5:10 pm Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Ages: 5 & up Ages: 12-17 Min./Max: 5/15 Min/Max: 6/12 Fee: $100R/$115UPP/$120NR Fee: $50R/$55UPP/$60NR Instructor: Shaylin McNamara, TCRG Code: 301.32 Location: Wabash Room Code: 264.21 WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS Join us as we take in independent league baseball at Standard Bank Stadium. The Windy City ThunderBolts are a professional minor league baseball team located in Crestwood, Illinois, and are entering their 21st season in the Frontier League in 2019. The ThunderBolts won the Frontier League championship in 2007 & 2008 becoming only the second team in Teen Trips league history to win back to back championships. Join us as we take in the action from a party box! Fee includes jumbo hot dog (plus your choice of two additional entrees), popcorn (plus two sides), and your choice of soda or juice! ACCELERATE Day: Wednesday INDOOR SPEEDWAY IN MOKENA Date: June 19 Junior go kart racing is intended not only to provide participants with the Time: 4:30 – 9:00 pm opportunity to experience the excitement of indoor kart racing, but also the Ages: 12-17 tools and the education they need to someday be good drivers! You’ll learn Min/Max: 8/12 about speed, control, and braking, turning, passing and on-track etiquette. Fee: $27R/$32UPP/$37NR An additional waiver must be signed and parents must provide a photocopy Code: 301.33 of their driver’s license for the teen to drive the go karts. Day: Wednesday Date: May 22 Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm Ages: 12-17 Min/Max: 6/12 Fee: $60R/$65UPP/$70NR Code: 301.31

(708) 671-3760 11 INTERMEDIATE DRILL AND PLAY Adult Athletics Loaner Paddles Available Day: Saturday Dates: March 16 & 23 Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Ages: 18 & up Min/Max: 4/6 Fee: $60R/$69UPP/$74NR Instructor: South Suburban Tennis and Pickleball Academy Location: Palos Park Recreation Center Code: 455.25

SOUTH SUBURBAN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY Come experience the fastest growing sport – Pickleball: a game similar to racquetball, ping pong, badminton and tennis played on a court a third the size of a tennis court using paddles and whif e type balls. Anyone can step onto the pickleball court for the rst time and have fun. Whether you are a beginner (never played) or advanced beginner/intermediate (understands the rules and scoring system but played very little), the pick- leball program has a place for you. All activities will be directed by South Suburban Tennis Academy certi ed tennis professional and Professional Pickleball Registry Certi ed Pickleball Coach, Andy Ventress. BEGINNER PICKLE BALL LESSONS Lessons include a Paddle and two balls Day: Saturday Dates: March 16 & 23 Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am MEN’S BASKETBALL Ages: 18 & up Visit the Recreation Center Gym for a great workout and to play some Min/Max: 4/6 pickup games. Teams will be organized each week and players will be Fee: $60R/$69UPP/$74NR rotated in. (No basketball May 2 & May 9) (10 weeks) Instructor: South Suburban Tennis and Pickleball Academy Day: Thursday Location: Palos Park Recreation Center Dates: March 14 – May 30 Code: Times: Ages: Time: 8:00 - 10:00 pm 455.23 8:30 – 9:30 am Beginner Ages: 21 & up 455.24 9:30 -10:30 am Intermediate Min/Max: 6/20 Fee: $35R/$40UPP/$42NR Location: Recreation Center Gym Code: 418.21

12 htt p://activenet.active.com/palospark HATHA VINYASA YOGA Adult Fitness An alignment based yoga class, offering an energetic and light-hearted practice to develop strength,  exibility, energy and balance while steadying STRENGTH TRAINING the mind. Advanced and beginning modi cations will be given to accom- Free weights, body bars, balls, and modate all tness levels and experience. Please bring your own mat and resistance bands will be used to increase yoga block wearing your comfortable clothing! (6 weeks) strength and improve your level of tness. Day: Wednesday Burn calories, gain muscle, and have fun! Dates: March 13 – April 17 All tness levels welcome. Please bring Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm your own tness mat. (9 weeks) Ages: 18 & up Day: Tuesday Fee: $50R/$57UPP/$60NR Dates: March 19 – May 28 (No Class April 2 and April 23) Min/Max: 8/12 Time: 10:10 - 11:10 am Instructor: Katie Kobilca, Certi ed Yoga Instructor Ages: 18 & up Location: Recreation Center Prairie Room Fee: $59R/$66UPP/$69NR Codes: 408.21 Min/Max: 6/18 Instructor: Cathy Nolan, Certi ed Fitness Instructor Location: Recreation Center Gym YOGA SKILL IN ACTION Code: 409.21 Yoga-Skill in Action, helps beginning and experienced students to deepen their understanding of yoga from both modern MIND & BODY FUSION and traditional perspectives. Skills in Experience yoga, Pilates, balance and much more! A variety of activities breath work, yoga postures for healthy will be incorporated into this class, resulting in a strong body, calm mind exercise and relaxation techniques will and overall feeling of wellness. Please bring your own yoga mat. All tness be offered. Experience wellness through levels welcome. (10 weeks) yoga! (7 weeks) Day: Thursday Day: Tuesday Dates: March 21 – May 30 (No Class April 25) Dates: March 26 – May 7 Time: 10:10 - 11:10 am Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Ages: 18 & up Ages: 18 & up Fee: $59R/$66UPP/$69NR Fee: $45R/$52UPP/$56NR Min/Max: 6/18 Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: Cathy Nolan, Certi ed Fitness Instructor Instructor: Donna Furmanek, Certi ed Iyengar Yoga, RYT500, certi ed Location: Recreation Center Gym Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT), Certi ed Movement Analyst. Code: 403.21 Location: Recreation Center Wabash Room CHAIR YOGA FITNESS Code: 404.21 Chair Yoga Fitness Helps students gain con dence through movement and breath. We will focus on breath, balance, coordination, strength and range of motion for a well-rounded practice. A chair will be used to help support all movement work. (6 weeks) Day: Friday Dates: March 29 – May 3 Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm Ages: 18 & up Min/Max: 6/18 Fee: $45R/$52UPP/$56NR Instructor: Donna Furmanek, Yoga Therapist (IAYT), E-RYT500, Certi ed Movement Analyst. Location: Recreation Center Wabash Room Code: 404.23

(708) 671-3760 13 Adult MOVIE SCREENING SERIES Free Movies on a Big Screen The Recreation Department will be hosting movie screenings from the The Recreation Department continues hosting movie screenings from the Golden Age of Cinema, starting in March with the classic 1937 lm Golden Age of Cinema. April’s classic will be Gulliver’s Travels (1939). A Star Is Born. Day: Friday Day: Friday Date: April 5th Date: March 15th Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Ages: All Ages: All Min/Max: None Min/Max: None Fee: Free Fee: Free Location: Palos Park Recreation Center gym Location: Palos Park Recreation Center gym

14 htt p://activenet.active.com/palospark Mature Adult SENIOR CLUB INFORMATION SENIOR WELLNESS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019 – Colleen Klimczak, a Certi ed Life is motion and motion is life! Professional Organizer, will be our speaker. Her topic, which is Charles Wells, Community Repre- perfect as we get ready for tax time is “Paper Management.” What sentative for Seniors & Recreation do we keep and how long do we keep it will be addressed. This Advisory Commission (RAC) mem- should be a very informative meeting. ber, will conduct this class that will MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 – Tim Wilsey joined us at our include strength training and low impact aerobic exercise. Exercises are November meeting to discuss Chicago Candy Companies, a topic done sitting and standing. Everyone will work at their own pace. (6 weeks) too large to cover in one hour. He is back covering “Chicago Candy Day: Tuesday and Thursday Companies, Part Two.” Date: April 30 – June 6 Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019 – Sandi Haynes, who is a very well Ages: 55 & up known and highly regarded vocalist, will join us to present Musical Min/Max: 10/50 Entertainment for our group. Fee: $10R/$13UPP/$15NR All meeting are held at the Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 West Instructor: Charles Wells 123rd Street. Doors open at 11:00, lunch, by reservation, is served Location: Gym at noon. Entertainment starts at 1:00. We end the day with a free Code: 501.21 raf e. Call Marie at (708) 480-4103 if you wish to join us.

(708) 671-3760 15 Trips MAMMA MIA “MAMMA MIA! THE MUSICAL” AND LUNCH AT DRURY LANE IN OAKBROOK TERRACE Music & Lyrics: Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus The international megahit Mamma Mia uses the greatest songs of ABBA to tell a hilarious story of marriage, family, and nding where you belong; proving that in the end the winner takes it all. Come see why more than 54 million people worldwide have laughed and danced to this unforgettable jukebox musical. Lunch will include soup of the day, entrée choice of Grilled Chicken Breast with Marsala Sauce, Parmesan Crusted Flounder or Crepe Florentine with Artichoke, fresh baked bread, desert, coffee or tea. Lunch 11:30 am, show 1:30 pm. Day: Wednesday ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION AT Date: April 3rd Time: 10:30 am - 4:00 pm THE JACOB HENRY MANSION Ages: Adults Come and Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us! Listen (and dance if you’d Min/Max: 6/11 like!) to traditional Irish Music from the “Chicago Irish Band”, enjoy a bag- Fee: $75R/$78UPP/$80NR (Includes lunch, show & transportation) pipe and drums performance, and don’t forget Aunt Annie’s award-winning Code: 488.21 corned beef & cabbage - voted best in Will County! Day: Wednesday This is a shared trip with Palos Hills. Date: March 13 Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Ages: Adult Min/Max: 6/11 Fee: $53R/$61UPP/$63NR Code: 480.21

SHIPSHEWANA FLEA MARKET/ AMISH COUNTRY TRIP Call your friends! We’re going to Shipshewana. Shipshewana hosts one of the largest  ea markets and some 150 retail shops. Great Restaurants are available for snacks, quick eats and good old traditional Amish cooking. Includes bus transportation (lunch will be on your own). Day: Wednesday Date: May 15 Time: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm Ages: Adult Min/Max: 6/12 Fee: $40R/$42UPP/$50NR Code: 497.31 16 htt p://activenet.active.com/palospark 2019 Special Events

February 16 It’s Chili in The Park - Recreation Center March 7 Protect Your Oaks - Recreation Center 29 Flashlight Egg Hunt - Village Green 30 Brunch with Bunny - Recreation Center 30 Magical Egg Hunt & Hoppy Dog Egg Hunt - Village Green

April 13 Spring Fishing Derby - Papoose Lake 19 Canoeing and Fishing - Columbia Woods

May 18&19 Palos Park Art Festival - Village Green 27 Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony - Village Green

June 16 Summer Fun Run - Village Green 21 Concert in The Park - Village Green 22 Fish the Park - Maple Lake 27 Bubble Day - Village Green

July 11 Concert at the Cliff - Swallow Cliff 17 National Hot Dog Day Concert & Pet Parade - Village Green August 9 Movie in The Park - Village Green 17 Fish the Park - Tampier Lake

September 7 Fish the Park - Tampier Lake 20&21 Autumn In The Park Festival - Village Green 27-28 Fall Family Camp Out - Forest Preserves of Cook County Campground

October 12 Fall Fishing Derby - Horsetail Lake 19 Western Night Line Dance & Dinner - Recreation Center 24 Halloween Parade & Party - Village Green & Recreation Center

November 8 Veterans Day Ceremony & Luncheon - Village Green

December 6 Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market - Recreation Center

(708) 671-3760 17 FISH THE PARK The Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves of Cook County welcomes you and your family the opportunity to join us this season to "Fish The Park". Registration starts at 8:00 am and fishing begins at 8:30 am. Prizes awarded to different age groups.

April 13 at Papoose Lake June 22 at Maple Lake July 20 at Papoose Lake August 17 at Tampier Lake September 7 at Tampier Lake October 12 at Horsetail Lake

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All rentals are a 2 hour minimum

Village Green & Gazebo 6 picnic tables ~ $35/Hr. Res. Use of Village Green

Community Room Seats 100 ~ $40/Hr. Res. Round or Banquet tables, chairs & full kitchen Set up and attendant included

Wabash Room 30 people ~ $25/Hr. Res. Round tables and chairs Set up and attendant included

Portico 30 people ~ $25/Hr. Res. Round tables and chairs Set up and attendant included

More Call: Rooms (708) 671 3760 available! for more info

Rental requests must be made two weeks prior to rental date. Rentals are accepted upon availability of the date and approval of the Facility and Athletic Supervisor. Insurance (if applicable) is due two weeks prior to the rental date. A $200 refundable security deposit is due at the time of the rental request. The balance of the rental is due two weeks prior to the rental date during regular business hours. Non-compliance may result in forfeitures of all monies paid to date and the cancellation of the rental. The facility will not be available until time stated on the rental agreement, your pre-event preparations need to be included in your rental time. Forms and regulations are available at http://www.palospark.org/326/Facility-Rental Deliver in person or email your request to - [email protected] Groups of 10 or more members that wishes to use the outdoor facilities must purchase a Park Permit. Cancellation Policy There is a $50 cancellation fee. * Any cancellations less than * 2 weeks prior to the rental date will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of monies collected to date. * The Village of Palos Park reserves the right to cancel any scheduled event in cases of emergency or hazardous situations without penalty. (708) 671-3760 19 Registration Policies

Registration: Registration may be made in-person, by mail, fax or online. Payments may be made by cash, check, credit card, or from account. Telephone registrations are accepted for existing customers. Look for the REGISTER HERE button for easy access to online registration. Returned Checks: There is a $35 processing fee assessed for all returned checks. Registration Policies: Anyone residing outside the boundaries of the Village of Palos Park must pay the non-resident fee for activities. Those that live in the 60464 Unincorporated Palos Park area will receive a discount that is identified asUPP within this book. Disclaimer: The Recreation and Parks Department of the Village of Palos Park assumes no responsibility for personal injuries or loss of personal property while attending a Recreation and Parks Department sponsored activity. Minimum and Maximum: All classes have a minimum and maximum number of participants. Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment. A wait list is formed once the registration has reached the maximum. Participants will be removed from the wait list and enrolled if space becomes available. Payment is due before attending class. The Recreation and Parks Department reserves the right to change instructors listed for the programs to benefit the best interest of the participants. Senior Citizen Discount: Senior Citizens age 65 and older receive a 10% discount on any adult activity, excluding mature adult activities, trips and special events. Photographs: By registering for our programs, permission is given for any photographs/videos taken by the Recreation and Parks Department at a class/program/event to be used for Recreation and Parks Department publicity purposes. We Love Parents, But… Unless otherwise stated, please do not remain in the classroom or gym after you have dropped your child off. Interruptions tend to affect participants’ attention spans and inhibit the establishment for peer relationships. Parents are welcomed to attend the child’s first class. Oops! Every effort has been made to prepare our brochure and website materials as accurately as possible; however, errors can occur. Circumstances may require that adjustments be made to programs, fees, schedules, etc. We apologize for any inconvenience and reserve the right to make any necessary adjustments. Refunds Cancellation: If the Recreation and Parks Department cancels a program a full refund will be issued. Programs scheduled 4 days or more: There is a $5.00 processing fee on all refunds. Refunds will be allowed up to 2 working days after the first class, no refund will be allowed after that time. No Refunds for Senior Wellness Class. Programs scheduled 3 days or less, and Camps: Refunds will be allowed 3 working days prior to the start of the program or camp less the $5.00 processing fee. Special Events and Trips: Participants who withdraw from a special event or trip at least 14 working days prior, will receive a refund less the $5.00 processing fee. A 50% refund will be issued if participants withdraw less than two weeks prior unless otherwise stated. Leagues: Refunds will be allowed prior to the registration deadline less the $5.00 processing fee. Participants who withdraw after the deadline will receive a refund less $20 and the cost of the uniform. No Refunds issued after league begins. Your Refund: Refunds are issued by check within 3-4 weeks, credited back to credit card or may be held on an account with the Recreation and Parks Department. Refund amounts $10 or less will ONLY be in the form of a credit on your account that can be used towards a future program. Register TODAY for your class; we have deadlines and without signups we unfortunately have to cancel classes. Online Registration The first step to registering online is to create a family account. How Do I Request an Online Family Account? • Go to http://activenet.active.com/palospark. Click “Create an Account”. • Each request will take up to two business days to be approved before you can begin registering online. You will receive an email once your account is approved. • Fill out all required information for the Head of household ONLY, including the birth date, then click “Submit”. • Your request will then be sent to the Recreation and Parks Department. You will receive an email notifying you that the account request has been approved. • Once the family account is approved you will be able to add information for other family members.

How Do I Add Family Members? • To add other family members to your account, select “Change Information about Family Members”. Fill out the form provided for each member of your family, including birth dates, if the members are children or adults, and any medical alerts of which our staff should be made aware. Visit us at www.palospark.org Look for the REGISTER HERE button for easy access to online registration: 20 http://activenet.active.com/palospark