RIDGEHighlighting Community News and IEWSEvents B V July 2016 Page 2 BRIDGEVIEWS July 2016 See Red Stars women’s soccer at Toyota Park for FREE! ere’s a chance to see League standings. Attendance some of the world’s best is up 35 percent from last year. female soccer players Season ticket sales have doubled. Halong with some homegrown “ has a huge amount talent for free, right here in of soccer fans. Think of the Chi- Bridgeview at Toyota Park! cago Fire, the Red Stars, all the The Chicago Red Stars, who English Premier League fans play their home games at Toy- that have fans, and the hundreds ota Park, are giving away free of thousands of kids play youth tickets to Bridgeview residents soccer. Here, they can watch the for their 7 p.m. July 23 game best soccer being played by the against Houston. best athletes,” Kosak said. Scott Kosak, the team’s vice When you go to the July 23 president of sales and market- game, you won’t see three Red ing, said it’s a way to thank resi- Star players who are among the dents for supporting the team, world’s best, but they will soon and to get more people interest- return. ed in the exciting sport. All resi- , Julie Johnson dents need to do is show their and all played for photo ID at the box office to get the U.S. team that won the 2015 up to four free tickets, he said. World Cup, and they are likely “We’re excited to be back at members of the USA team in Toyota Park,” Kosak said. “This the Summer Olympics this Au- is a homecoming, if you will. gust. The league shuts down in Mayor Steve Landek and the en- August for the Olympics, and tire village have been incredible the three players will return in in helping create the right cir- September. cumstances for us to come back. Johnston was the 2014 Rookie It’s the right time to come back of the Year, and played every to a world-class pitch.” minute of every World Cup The team played at Toyota game last year. Press leads the Park when it started in 2009, league with four goals scored then played at Bene- through 10 games. Goalkeeper dictine University in Lisle for Naeher may make the Olym- a few years before returning to pic team as the backup goalie, Bridgeview. Kosak said. She is tied for the When you go to league lead with the game, you will five shutouts. see six homegrown “Virtually the players. entire US team Vanessa DiBernar- plays in the league. do and Casey Short Other than a few are from Naperville. who retired after Goalie Michele Dal- the World Cup, ton is from Mount everyone plays in Prospect. DiBernar- our league, so Red do has played nearly Stars games are every single minute the only place peo- of each Red Stars ple can see World game over three sea- Cup and Olympic sons, Kosak said, stars,” Kosak said. and Short has two You can see goals this year. Village. Naughton played soc- Bridgeview obviously agrees those great play- Rookies , cer at Notre Dame, Raetzman at with the team, which is 2-0-2 at ers July 23, July 30, and Sept. Courtney Raetzman and Sarah the University of Kentucky, and Toyota park and near the top of 4, Sept. 7 and Sept. 24 at Toy- Gorden are all from Elk Grove Gorden at DePaul. the National Women’s Soccer ota Park. July 2016 BRIDGEVIEWS Page 3 Page 4 BRIDGEVIEWS July 2016

Early Childhood Development

Our early childhood program is designed so children combine learning with play. It is a safe and engaging environment that prepares children for Kindergarten with a focus on helping every child to learn, develop, and gradually do things independently.

Building Blocks Children must be 3 years of age by September 1, 2016 in order to participate in the 2016-2017 program, which runs from September 8, 2016 to May 2017.

Children enrolled in building blocks must be completely toilet trained and must be ready to stay in a classroom without becoming disruptive. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Age: 3 years old Time: 10 a.m.-noon Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Fee: $450 per year or 3 payments of $150 every 11 weeks if registered by Sept 1 Fee: $480 per year or 3 payments of $160 every 11 weeks if registered after Sept 1

Stepping Stones Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2016. They must also be entering kindergarten in the Fall of 2017 in order to participate in the May 2017 graduation. Program runs from September 7, 2016 to May 2017.

Children enrolled in stepping stones must be completely toilet trained and must be ready to stay in a classroom without becoming disruptive. Registration is taken on a first come first serve basis.

Option 1 Time: 8:30 a.m. -11:15 a.m. Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Fee: $600 per year or 3 payments of $200 every 11 weeks if registered by Sept 1 Fee: $630 per year or 3 payments of $210 every 11 weeks if registered after Sept 1

Option 2 Time: 11:30 a.m. -2:15 p.m. Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Fee: $600 per year or 3 payments of $200 every 11 weeks if registered by Sept 1 Fee: $630 per year or 3 payments of $210 every 11 weeks if registered after Sept 1

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Magic Class! Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks from the Fall Soccer League “Magic Team of Gary Kantor!” Bridgeview Park District is part of the South Suburban Soccer Association. We compete against other park districts in the area (Oak Lawn, Hickory Hills, Burbank, etc.). We will play both home games and away games. Amaze family and friends with Standings will be kept for the junior and senior levels with playoffs at the tricks that involve cards, ropes, end of the season. Included in your fee is a uniform, trophy and a party at coins, mind-reading and more. the end of the season. Practice days and times will be determined by the volunteer coach. Prac- All materials are provided and tices will begin the week of August 22 with the season running through Oc- each child receives a magic kit tober. Shin guards and rubber cleats must be provided by parents. Games to take home. will be played on Saturdays, with one weeknight game during the season.

Children are grouped by age Co-ed Divisions (cutoff date is September 1) and always learn tricks that Pee Wee - 6-7 years old are age appropriate. Midget - 8-9 years old Junior - 10-11 years old Senior - 12-13 years old Ages: 5 to 12 years old Date: Friday, July 22 VOLUNTEER COACHES ARE NEEDED Time: 6:45 p.m. -7:40 p.m. FOR THE PEE WEE, MIDGET AND Fee: $20 per child SENIOR LEVELS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COACHING YOUR CHILD’S TEAM PLEASE CONTACT US AT 708-594-1818

There is a limit of 18 players per team. The Pee Wee, Midgets and Juniors will play at Commissioners Park. The Seniors will play at Wierzba Park. FEE: $100 if registered by August 10 $120 if registered after August 10

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VILLAGE BRIDGEVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY HAPPENINGS OF BRIDGEVIEW Amy Lowe’s STOMP YOUR FEET TO THE JAMMIN BEAT! MAYOR Steven M. Landek Thursday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. Environmental awareness, neighbor- BOARD OF TRUSTEES hood diversity and the ability of ev- eryone to make his or her own music Norma Pinion are just a few of the themes covered James Cecott in this lively, entertaining program. Patricia Higginson Songs and stories that spark the Teen Craft imagination in all ages. Mary Sutton Michael Pticek Tuesday July 12, 4 p.m. Claudette Struzik Sharpie Tie-Dye Wall Hang- Dads and Donuts! ing, in the Teen Room. Sign Saturday, July 23, 11 a.m. up at the Teen Desk. This is a great opportunity for Dad and the kids to come VILLAGE CLERK to the library for some special time together. Each family John Altar will have a donut and juice treat , and be given a variety of Family Bingo books to choose from to read together! Maximum of 20 VILLAGE CUSTOMER Saturday, July 16, 4 p.m. Moms and Muffins! SERVICE HOURS Bingo is a game every- Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m.; Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m. Mon, Tues., Thurs., Fri.: one in the family can play! Just like Dads and Donuts, Moms and Muffins offers a Prizes awarded to winners! 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. special time for Mom and the kids to spend time together Wed.: 8 a..m – 8 p.m. Maximum of 24 having muffins with juice treat, and reading together as a family. Maximum of 20 Sat.: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 7500 S. Oketo Avenue Richard Lindberg Presents Bridgeview, IL 60455 ‘Devil in the White City’ (708) 594-2525 Thursday July 21, 7 p.m. Fax (708) 924-8095 Richard Lindberg, Chicago historian and author, presents “Devil in the White City” on Thursday, July 21 at 7 p.m. Dr. One convenient H.H. Holmes, the “master of murder castle” (more famously number for: known as the “Devil in the White City”) struck in the Engle- wood neighborhood of Chicago during the 1893 World’s Fair. PUBLIC WORKS Please call or stop by the Reference Desk to register for this BUILDING DEPT. event (708-458-2880, ext. 105). COMMUNITY SERVICES Legos @ the Library (708) 594-2525 Fun Balloon Show Saturday, July 23, 4 p.m. FIRE and POLICE Thursday, July 28, 6:30 p.m. Come to the Library to use our collection of Legos to make Their imaginations soar when your imagination come to life! ALL AGES welcome; 5 and Emergencies only: 911 children watch an ordinary under must sit with adult. Maximum of 20 Fire non-emergency balloon transform into an (708) 924-8250 extraordinary animal, shape Minecraft for Boys Party or figure. Just as a good Police non-emergency book captivates the minds Saturday, July 30, 4 p.m. of its readers, Dale’s balloon This popular online game is inspiring lots of creative ideas! (708) 458-2131 show uses art and creativity We’re making an Enderman hat, searching for diamonds to capture their imagination. and playing pin the tail on Minecraft pig. Boys only please. TOYOTA PARK AGES K through 6th. Maximum of 20 Chicago Fire soccer, Bridgeview Public Library Spa day for Girls concerts, festivals 7840 W. 79th St. and special events! Phone: (708) 458-2880 Saturday, July 30, 4 p.m. (708) 594-7200 www.bridgeviewlibrary.org Time to pamper ourselves with homemade facial masks and manicures! Girls only. AGES K through 6th. Maximum of 20 July 2016 BRIDGEVIEWS Page 7 THE WORLD COMES TO TOYOTA PARK

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