F 2018all Winter 2019 special events Garage Sale in the Park Make money and clean your garage, basement, crawl space, Letter from the Director or storage area at the same time. Bring your gently used items and discover how one person’s trash is truly anoth- Dear Park District Friends, er’s treasure at the annual Garage Sale in the Park! Business I don’t have to tell you about how the digital revolu- vendors are welcome. All participants must bring their tion has changed the way we take on the task of living own table & chair and are welcome to bring their own tent. every day. We all are performing some type of func- All Ages (children must be accompanied by an adult) tion daily that has made our lives more organized, Sgt. Means Park safer, comfortable and convenient. Maybe you used Sat, Sept 8 (no rain date) GPS to get from point A to point B or maybe you 8:00 am - 1:00 pm received an email reminding you of a job interview. Maybe your dentist texted you today to remind you Table Fees: of your appointment on Thursday. These days, we are $14 in constant connection with just about anyone for any Discounted Resident Rate: $10 variety of reasons at the click of the mouse or press of Business Vendors: $20 the key pad. 200001-02 And why not? Every convenience gives us more time Registration Deadline: September 7 to do things we need or want to do. And we are so much more informed about our community. Olympia Fields Park District wants to be more connected with Brushes & Bottles you-our users. And because of that, we feel it is time Grab your friends for a fun night of painting and adult to do away with the printed brochure copy and go to beverages! There is zero artistic experience required when all digital forms of communications with you. We can you participate in this event. Our very own beloved water- instantly send you reminders to register or make a pay- colors instructor, Sandee Theisen, will walk you through ment on a trip or rental. We can provide you with the how to create your artwork step by step while enjoying information you care about. your favorite drink. She will instruct you how to create an Starting a year from now with the fall season of 2019, acrylic canvas painting, or paint a wine bottle wind chime. we will no longer be mailing the brochure, but it will A great night to relax with your friends or make new ones, as always be on our website. You can also register on- and you will be able to take home your artwork master- line too. You will find fees and charges for programs, piece at the end of the event. All painting materials includ- splash pad information, community garden maps and ed. Bring your own drinks & snacks! Ice, cups, plates & plots, and many other things that you could never find napkins will be provided. in our limited page brochure. You can also contact us Adults 21 and older via email with questions or concerns. The Bradford Barn We feel by going to an all-digital form of public rela- $35 tions we will be able to get the word out to more peo- Lighted Painted Wine Bottle ple who will want to be a part of our activities and fa- Fri, Sep 28 6:00 - 9:30 pm 288825-01 cilities. We will also be completing part of our mission by adding to another green practice. We are hopeful Acrylic Painting that those who do not feel savvy in the area of digital Fri, Oct 26 6:00 - 9:30 pm 288815-01 devices might come to the Park District for a short Lighted Painted Wine Bottle workshop on digital communication 101. It’s free and Fri, Nov 16 6:00 - 9:30 pm 288825-02 you just might have fun in the process of learning. Hope to see you soon. Acrylic Painting Fri, Dec 14 6:00 - 9:30 pm 288815-02 Denise Will Pre-registration required. Registration deadline is 3 days prior to each event. 2 special events Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Perk Your Park Day The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the Perk Your Park Day is dedicated to the beautification of latest science and teaches students to recognize and care our most popular park! We will have staff at our main for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, park, Sgt. Means Park, with various tools, gloves, and bags scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat to use. So come help out cleaning up the park, and making and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing it just as beautiful as the day it was first established. and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age - adults Please bring a food item for the pot luck lunch at The (about 12 years and older). Students who successfully Bradford Barn Pavilion at the end of the event. complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. All Ages (children must be accompanied by an adult) Sgt. Means Park Ages 16 and older Sat, Oct 13 The Bradford Barn 9:00 am - 1:00 pm $89 Wed, Sept 19 5:30 - 8:30 pm 288825-01 Wed, Oct 24 5:30 - 8:30 pm 288815-01 Pre-registration required. Registration deadline is 3 days prior to each event. Bridal Show The Bradford Barn is a multi-use facility designed to hold special events, including weddings. Guests planning and preparing for their wedding day can visit with vendors and view the venue. We will have raffles throughout the event from various vendors. All Ages (children must be accompanied by an adult) The Bradford Barn Costume, Candy & Campfire Sun, Sept 30 Experience Trick-or-Treating like never before! When you 1:00 - 3:00 pm first come in, you will be able to receive candy from local FREE general admission to the public businesses. Then the party will continue with a costume Vendors must purchase space to participate. Please call contest, Monster-Mash Dance-Off, Mummy Wrap, games, 708-481-7313 or email [email protected] to find out and dancing! All children will receive a goody bag at the pricing, and to receive a vendor packet. end of the event. All Ages (children must be accompanied by an adult) The Bradford Barn Sat, Oct 6 12:00 - 1:30 pm $5 per person 288205-01 Attention Vendors! Wer're looking for local vendors to participate in the Trick-or-Treat portion of the event. If you wish to participate, please contact Jesus at 708-481-7313 or [email protected] to request an application. It is free for vendors to participate. All we require is that you fill out the application and bring a treat for the children. 3 special events Life Line Screening The Polar Express Storytime Train Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based All aboard the Polar Express Storytime Train hosted by the preventive health screenings will be at The Bradford Barn Olympia Fields Park District! We will take a Metra train on Monday, October 1. Ultrasound screenings to Identify from the Olympia Fields train station on 203rd Street to risk factors for Cardiovascular disease include; Carotid Ar- the “North Pole” (Chicago). During the ride to the “North tery (plaque buildup-a leading cause of stroke), Abdominal Pole,” we will read the beloved story, The Polar Express. Aortic Aneurysm (an enlargement or weak area in the main Also, Santa will visit with every good little girl and boy, blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest and give a gift to them. of the body), Peripheral Arterial Disease (hardening of the When we arrive at the “North Pole”, guests will have ap- arteries in the legs), a Heart Rhythm Screening (an EKG to proximately 3 hours to explore Chicago. Staff can provide detect Atrial Fibrillation-irregular heartbeat) and an Oste- information of local attractions guests may visit if request- oporosis Risk Assessment for men and women. Being pro- ed. We ask that all participants meet us at 5:20 pm to active about your health by knowing your risks helps you board the train together. During the train ride home, we and your doctor address problems early. will pass out goody bags, sing carols, and play games. Don’t You can register by calling 800-640-6307 and receive a miss out on this great holiday event! $10 discount of the package. Or text the word "circle" to All Ages (children must be accompanied by an adult) 797979. You may also register at Metra Station parking lot on 203rd St., just East of www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle Kedzie Ave. The Bradford Barn Sat, Dec 1 Mon, Oct 1 12:45 - 6:00 pm 8:30 am - 5:00 pm $15 per person 288706-01 Tailgating & Chili Cookoff Come join Olympia Fields Park District for a day of tail- Winter Wine Tasting gating and chili! Who makes the best chili you say? Enter Enjoy a relaxing evening with Olympia Fields Park Dis- your chili in our cook off and find out who has the best trict's first ever Winter Wine Tasting. This event will not chili in town. We will also serve hot dogs and watch the disappoint, providing plenty of appetizers and a variety of Chicago Bears vs. the New York Jets.