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evanston life community connections Spring-Summer 2014
fter this challenging winter, Evanstonians will be embracing longer spring and summer days when they can have fun outdoors without risking frostbite! Opportunities on our waterways abound, from canoing as a family on the North Shore Channel to twilight historical kayak tours. Other options include hosting a tubing party, renting a sailboat and taking a child to the free fishing program at Lovelace Park (pgs 62-63, 47). The sound of music will ring through our parks during 16 Starlight concerts. Come enjoy reggae, folk, blues, jazz and soul music for free on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The Ethnic and Lakeshore Arts Festivals will move just north on the lakefront to Centennial Park due to improvements being made to Dawes Park. Your neighborhood park provides much-needed green space and can be a relaxing oasis. Take a break and bird watch from a bench or bring a blanket and enjoy Shakespeare in the park (pg 7). If you want to scratch your creative itch, sign up for a pottery, performing arts, or belly dance class (pgs 21, 24, 42). If you have a hankering to eat s’mores at a campfire, turn to pg 48! It’s easy to sign up. Just visit cityofevanston.org/register or call 3-1-1.
Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
1st Ward Judy Fiske
2nd Ward Peter Braithwaite
3rd Ward Melissa Wynne
4th Ward Donald Wilson
5th Ward Delores A. Holmes
6th Ward Mark Tendam
7th Ward Jane Grover
8th Ward Ann Rainey
9th Ward Coleen Burrus
City Clerk Rodney Greene
City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz
Contact information for elected officials is available at cityofevanston.org or by calling the City Manager’s office at 847-866-2936. General questions, comments and suggestions are welcome at 3-1-1 (847-448-4311). To learn more about display advertising and paid arts class/special event listings, visit cityofevanston.org/magazine or call 3-1-1.
Table of Contents Arts The Actors Gymnasium Art, Visual Dance and Movement Music Performing Arts
Facilities
Events 25 18-19, 21 22-23, 20, 27 21, 23-24, 26-27 20, 24-25
Athletics Basketball 31-32 Broomball 36 Fencing 29-30 Figure Skating 37-39 Fitness; Teen, adult, senior 42-45 Fitness Rooms 41 Golf 40, 45 Gymnastics 30 Hockey 36-37 Ice-skating (public skating sessions) 36 Martial Arts 40-41 Open Gym 28-29 Personal Training 41 Racquetball/Handball/Walleyball 29 Roller Skating 20 Softball and T-Ball 29 Speedskating 36 Taekwon-Do 40 Tai Chi 43-44 Tennis 33-35 Volleyball 29 Walking 29 Yoga 41-42
Ecology Birthday Parties 49 Canoeing 49 Community Gardens 47 Family 49 Fishing 47 Parent/Child 47 Teen/Adult 48-49
Special Events Senior Special Events Ecology Special Events Special Recreation Special Events Mark your calendar for events ranging from free plays and concerts to lakefront festivals.
4-10 10 46-47 58
Leisure & Enrichment After-school programs 51, 56 American Red Cross 51 Birthday Parties 36, 49, 59, 62 Computer and Camera 60 Drop-In programs 53, 55 Lakefront Activities 62-63 Pooch Park and Dog Beach 61 Preschool Programs 52-55 Preschool Sports 28-31, 36-38, 41 Rentals 36, 49, 59 School Days Off Programs 51 Self-Improvement/Enrichment 50 Spring Break Camps 52 Special Recreation 56-59
News Forestry 12 General 11 Health 13-14 Library 16-17 Police 14 Public Works 11-13, 15
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Ave. 847-448-4311 cityofevanston.org Chandler-Newberger Center 1028 Central St. 847-448-8252 cityofevanston.org/chandler Clark St. Beach Office Clark St. at the lake Dempster St. Beach Office Dempster St. at the lake 847-866-4167 cityofevanston.org/beaches Evanston Ecology Center 2024 McCormick Blvd. 847-448-8256 cityofevanston.org/ecology evanstonenvironment.org Fleetwood-Jourdain Center 1655 Foster St. 847-448-8254 cityofevanston.org/fleetwood Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 927 Noyes St. 847-448-8260 cityofevanston.org/fjt Levy Senior Center 300 Dodge Ave. 847-448-8250 cityofevanston.org/levy Mason Park Fieldhouse Church St. at Florence Ave. 847-448-8254 Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. 847-448-8260 cityofevanston.org/noyes Robert Crown Center 1701 Main St. 847-448-8258 cityofevanston.org/crown Information Call 3-1-1 for facility hours General 64 Parks & Beaches Map 66 Registration 65 Staff 67
Fee assistance is available to qualified Evanston residents for most City of Evanston programs. Printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks Cover Photo: Block Party Fun by Louis Perlia
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Special Events MARCH 15 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION “PHENOMENAL WOMAN” Please join us for the third annual Women’s Day Luncheon and Panel Discussion, featuring a complimentary buffet, incredible entertainment, and lively discussion. Supervision provided for children age four+. Space is limited; reservations required. 847-448-8254; cityofevanston.org/fjtheatre Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre & Community Center Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St. Day/Date/Time: Sat., March 15, Noon-3pm Admission: FREE
MARCH 16 EVANSTON SYMPHONY HUNGARIAN CONNECTION Music Director Lawrence Eckerling conducts the Totentanz of Liszt with rising star Gleb Ivanov, plus Bartok’s Dance Suite and the Sibelius Symphony No 2. 847-864-8804; evanstonsymphony.org Sponsor: Evanston Symphony Orchestra Location: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern Evanston Campus Age: All ages welcome Day/Date/Time: Sun., March 16, 2:30pm Admission: $25-$35; full-time students, $5; children 12 and under, free
MARCH 21 FRAN RANDALL MEMORIAL CONCERT
PHOTO CREDIT: LAKESHORE FIREWORKS BY BERNARD WEN
Special Events in Evanston During the months of March through August, don’t miss great events happening around town. To submit and pay for an event listing, visit cityofevanston.org/magazine or call 3-1-1. Deadline for the Fall issue is June 12.
MARCH 14-16 EVANSTON DANCE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS THE BIG NIGHT Act One: Graduation Ball; Act Two: Prom Whether it’s the turn of the last century or the beginning of this one, some things never change. On this special night, girls and boys dress up, they meet, they dream, they dance. 847-328-6683; evanstondanceensemble.org Sponsor: Evanston Dance Ensemble Days/Dates/Times: Fri., March 14 at 7pm; Sat., March 15 at 1pm and 4pm; Sun., March 16 at 1pm and 4pm Location: Josephine Louis Theater at Northwestern University Age Level: All ages Tickets: $24, adults; $16, children, students, seniors. Call the Louis box office at 847-491-7282 or online at tic.northwestern.edu city of evanston program 4 Evanston life Spring/Summer 2014
The community is invited to the next Fran Randall Memorial Concert, which will feature Erin Miesner, a Chicago-based clarinetist and arranger. Also featured will be Levy favorite, pianist, Andy Costello. The Fran Randall Memorial Concert Series is underwritten by the Levy Senior Center Foundation. Location: Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Day/Date/Time: Fri., March 21, 1:30pm Age Level: All ages Admission: Free
MARCH 28-30 DISNEY’S ALADDIN JR. Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where we’re about to begin the fantastic tale of the street rat who became a prince! Your favorite characters from the hit Disney film will be there: Aladdin, Jasmine, Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more. This musical adventure is filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides. Sponsor: Evanston Children’s Theatre Location: Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave. Days/Dates/Times: Fri., March 28 at 7pm, Sat., March 29 at 3pm and 7pm; Sun., March 30 at 3pm. Age: All ages Tickets: $6 through the Levy Center by phone, in person and at the door.
APRIL 6 PAUL WINTER’S MISSA GAIA (EARTH MASS)
APRIL 26 EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
The North Shore Choral Society, under the direction of Dr. Julia Davids, is joined by the Evanston Children’s Choir, Gary Geiger, Music Director, and soloist Felicia Patton for the performance of Missa Gaia. This piece is an environmental liturgy of contemporary music and features the recorded calls of wolves, whales, and loons to celebrate the whole earth as a sacred place. 773-741-6727; northshorechoral.org Sponsor: North Shore Choral Society Location: Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave. Day/Dates/Time: Sun., April 6, 3pm Age: All Admission: $25 (regular), $22 (senior), $15 (student)
Beautify the Ladd Arboretum, shop at the Farmers’ Market and enjoy games at this family-friendly event. See pg 46 for details.
APRIL 12 SPRING FLEA MARKET This market connects people who own great “stuff” they don’t need with folks who like a bargain and believe in the three R’s: reduce, reuse and recycle! Reserve a table to sell what you cleared out in spring cleaning by calling Alice Allen or Ken Cherry at 847-448-8258. Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Day/Date: Sat., April 12 Time: 9am-4pm (no early birds) Age: 18 yrs. & up for table rental Table rental: $35 Admission: FREE
APRIL 19 ARBORETUM EGG HUNT The Ladd Arboretum is the site for this annual educational and fun egg hunt. See pg. 46 for details.
APRIL 22 & 24 TV TUNE OUT WEEK Turn off your devices and have fun after school! It’s also National Drinking Water Week, so stop by the Evanston Ecology Center for water fun; see pg 46. In recognition of TV Tune Out Week, Robert Crown Center will offer free ice-skating for up to 50 children on the studio rink. 847-448-8258. Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Days/Dates: Tues., April 22 and Thurs., April 24 Time: 6:15-7:30pm Age: School age children Admission: FREE
APRIL 25 STAND AGAINST RACISM The 3rd annual YWCA Evanston/North Shore event brings residents, businesses, faith groups, schools, community groups and civic institutions out to line Ridge Avenue and Church Street, as a symbol that our community stands together in the work for racial equity. 847-864-8445; ywca.org/Evanston Sponsor: YWCA Evanston/North Shore Location: Ridge Avenue, from Howard to Isabella, and Church Street from Ridge to McCormick Age: All Day/Date/Time: Fri., April 25, 12:30-12:50pm
MAY 4 CHILDREN’S DAY Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Is hosting their annual afternoon dedicated to children. There will be a face painter, games, food and fun. Last year, hundreds of children and parents attended this special afternoon featuring the Jesse White Tumblers! For more info., please call 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St. Age: 2-13 yrs. accompanied by a parent Day/Date/Time: Sun., May 4, 2-5pm Admission: Free
MAY 4 THREE ‘B’S Sang Mee Lee is soloist in Bruch’s Violin Concerto No 1, and Lawrence Eckerling also conducts Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony and Barber’s Overture to School for Scandal. 847-864-8804; evanstonsymphony.org Sponsor: Evanston Symphony Orchestra Location: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern Evanston Campus Age: All ages welcome Day/Date/Time: Sun., May 4, 2:30pm Admission: $25-$35; full-time students, $5; children 12 and under, free
MAY 9-10 EVANSTON GARDEN FAIR The Evanston Garden Fair offers a great selection of perennials, annuals, vegetable and herb plants. Most of the plants have been dug up from members’ gardens, so you know they will thrive in your garden. Plants are labeled for species and sun/shade conditions. A new feature is a selection of potted baskets and containers ready for your use or for gifts. One of these containers would make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift. Club members are available to answer your plant and landscape questions. The proceeds from the Fair support Evanston landscape and beautification projects, such as at the Civic Center and Heiberger Garden at ETHS. Location: Independence Park on Central Street at Stewart Ave. Day/Date/Time: Fri., May 9 and Sat., May 10, 9am-4pm Admission: Free
MAY 16 FRAN RANDALL MEMORIAL CONCERT The community is invited a free concert on Friday, May 16. The concert series is underwritten by the Levy Senior Center Foundation. For performer information, please call 847-448-8250 or visit cityofevanston.org/events. Location: Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Day/Date/Time: Fri., May 16, 1:30pm Age Level: All ages Admission: Free
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Special Events MAY 16–18 SPRING ICE SHOW
PHOTO CREDIT: BIG BUTT GIRLS... BY BASIL CLUNIE
Hundreds of skating school students and professionals will perform. Come see this unique show! 847-448-8258. Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Days/Dates/Times: Fri., May 16 at 7:30pm; Sat., May 17 at 7:30pm; and Sun., May 18 at 2:30pm Age: All ages Tickets: $10 reserved; $9 general admission
MAY 17 YEA! DAY FESTIVAL Experience YEA! Day! See artwork and hear performances from students in grades K-12 in an outdoor setting. YEA! Day serves to “nurture, enable and inspire” Evanston’s children! 847-866-6766; YEAevanston.org Sponsor: Young Evanston Artists Location: Chicago Avenue and Dempster Street Age: All ages welcome Day/Date/Time: Sat., May 17, 10am–4pm Admission: Free
MAY 31 SENIOR CITIZEN SPELLING BEE COMPETITION Witness this exciting day of competitive linguistic challenges replete with the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Levy Senior Center and Evanston Public Library are hosting the State of Illinois Senior Citizen Spelling Bee Competition. In 2013, a local senior went to the regionals and then the State Finals in Springfield. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St. Day/Date/Time: Sat., May 31, 2pm Admission: Free
MAY 31 SENIOR CITIZEN MARDI GRAS IN EVANSTON In Celebration of Older American Month, Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center will be transformed into Bourbon Street. Treats include Louisianastyle virgin cocktails and a fancy-schmancy buffet table with Cajun-style hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy a friendly game of Black Jack, Bingo, or Bid Whist, or try your luck at the Vegas-style roulette table. DJ Phat Kat will spin jazz and Zydeco music and we’ll supply beads and feathered masks for the parade. Come get some Cajun flavor, ya hear! 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St. Day/Date/Time: Sat., May 31, 4-7pm Age: 55 yrs. and older Admission: $5
JUNE 1 WOOFSTOCK You and your dog are invited to “Woofstock” at Pooch Park! This canine event offers dogs and owners a chance to experience contests and other free doggie fun. Dogs must be on-leash during the event. 847-674-1500, ext. 3515. Park sponsors: Skokie Park District and City of Evanston Location: Pooch Park, 3220 Oakton St. Date/Day/Time: Sun., June 1, 11am-2pm Age: All ages Admission: FREE
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FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN THEATRE SUMMERTIME SEASON 2014 All performances take place at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Show times: Saturdays at 7pm; Sundays at 3pm Tickets: $10-$15 June 14-29: Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years by Emily Mann 103-year-old Sadie and 101-year-old Bessie Delany welcome the audience as guests in their home as the sisters prepare dinner in remembrance of their father’s birthday. This simple story about the struggles of two women typifies the essential human condition—of struggle and achievement, universal in its appeal and in the messages it sends. July 12-27: Gee’s Bend by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder This story of the Pettway women, quilters from the isolated community of Gee’s Bend, Alabama begins in 1939. The play follows a family through segregation, family strife and the Civil Rights movement. Throughout their lives, the women’s extraordinary quilts provide a respite from the turmoil around them. August 9-24: Why Not Me? A Sammy Davis Jr. Story by Tim Rhoze This play reveals the man underneath the artist who was known as the greatest entertainer of his and perhaps any time in American history. The night of his horrific car accident that caused him to lose an eye, Sammy, his father and “Uncle” Will (The Will Mastin Trio featuring Sammy Davis Jr.) had performed at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas. Without knowing it, that night would change Sammy’s world on many levels. August 29: Jazz Meets Blues Concert II featuring renowned jazz bassist Marlene Rosenberg and a special guest blues artist August 30: Gospel Celebration Concert: The Men of Gospel Music Conducted by Rev. Kenneth Cherry For more information, call 847-448-8260. Box office In Person: Morton Civic Center, Room 1100, 2100 Ridge Ave. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm Phone: 847-448-4311 (ask for Theatre Box Office)
JUNE 14 BACKYARD BOTANICALS
JUNE 29 EVANSTON GARDEN WALK
Highland Garden Club is hosting a plant sale with home-grown plants at Independence Park from 9am-3pm. See pg 46 for details.
The 25th Annual Evanston Garden Walk benefits the Evanston Environmental Association, so your participation helps ensure the future of the Ecology Center. The walk features eight private gardens and one public garden. It takes place from noon-5pm. See pg 46` for ticket info. and more.
JUNE 15 15TH ANNUAL RICKY BYRDSONG MEMORIAL RACE AGAINST HATE Join your community and runners from throughout Chicagoland for the Race! 5K and 10K runs, walk and youth mile along Evanston’s lakefront features music, refreshments, fun for the whole family and a great cause. It’s a positive community event you don’t want to miss! 847-864-8445; ywca.org/raceagainsthate Sponsor: YWCA Evanston/North Shore Location: Long Field, at Lincoln and Sheridan Age: All (Youth Mile is 2-13) Day/Date/Time: Sun., June 15, starting at 7:30am Registration: Pre-registration: $35 for 5K/1K; $10 for youth mile; Race Day registration: $39/$15
JUNE 21, JULY 5 AND 19 FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN POP-UP FAMILY THEATRE Follow Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre on Twitter @FJTheatre or Facebook (facebook.com/fleetwoodjourdaintheatre) to discover the locations for our Saturday morning productions. Three different short plays that the entire family will enjoy will be presented in three different outdoor Evanston locations. Besides watching and interacting with great theater, you may visit some terrific park locations new to your family. Show dates (weather permitting): Little Ned Riding Hood, June 21; Hansel & Greta?, July 5 and You’re Not Ugly…Duckling, July 19. Location: Varies; follow us for updates! Day/Dates/Time: Sat., June 21, July 5 and July 19; 11am Admission: Free
JUNE 21-22 PICCOLO THEATRE PRESENTS CUSTER FAIR 2014 Located in the Main Street District of South Evanston, Custer Fair connects 400 arts exhibitors, food vendors and performers with 70,000 visitors. It’s always family festival fun at Custer Fair. 847-328-2204; custerfair.com Sponsor: Piccolo Theatre, Inc. Location: Chicago Ave. at Main St. Days/Dates/Time: Sat. June 21 and Sun., June 22, 10am-9pm Age: All ages welcome Admission: Suggested $1 donation
JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION All activities take place on Friday, July 4. Family sports events are held from 9am to noon at Elks Park; Lincolnwood and Willard Schools; Robert Crown Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Center. The finals of the citywide tennis tournament are held from 8am to 4pm at Ackerman Park, Central St. at McDaniel. Applications will be available in May at evanstontennis.org. One of the nation’s best parades kicks off at 2pm on Central Street and the lakefront is the scene for a free concert and fireworks. Details at evanston4th.org.
JULY 5-20 THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, ACT 4, SCENE 2 Who is Sylvia? This one-hour production of Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona is shortened for a young audience, but it is in no way dumbed down. It’s just high-energy, action-packed theatre with crystal-clear storytelling and laughs geared to a kid’s sense of humor. Bring the whole family! Ah, young love! Proteus is ga-ga over Julia - until he falls for Sylvia, who just happens to be his best friend’s girl. Complicated? You bet! Silly? Oh yes! Directed by Andrew Biliter, Artistic Director of Evanston’s Mudlark Children’s Theater. Sponsor: Muse of Fire Theatre Company; co-sponsored by City of Evanston Location: Ingraham Park, west of Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Days/Dates/Time: Sat. and Sun., 3pm, July 5-20 Admission and parking: Free
JULY 12 FISHING FRENZY Bring your favorite young person to Lovelace Park from 10-1pm for this special free day of fishing with casting workshops, giveaways and more. Turn to pg 47 for details.
JULY 19-20 EVANSTON ETHNIC ARTS FESTIVAL New location! Due to construction, the festival has moved just north of Dawes Park to Centennial Park on Sheridan Road between Clark and Church. The lakefront will come alive from noon to 7pm with two stages of continuous world music and dance, up to 140 juried artists, international cuisine, hands-on art activities and more. 3-1-1; cityofevanston.org/ethnic
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Special Events JULY 26 & AUGUST 2 JANET AND THE BEAN STALK: PART DEUX Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre for Very Young Audiences. Bring the little ones to the Ecology Center, where they will be treated to live theatre designed to get them involved and have a great time, as well as fresh popcorn and ice-cold lemonade. Post-show hands-on activities will turn the morning into a memorable experience. 847-448-8260; cityofevanston.org/fjtheatre Location: Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. Day/Dates/Time: Sat., July 26 & Sat., Aug 2, 10am Age: 3 yrs. and up Admission: Free
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AUGUST 2-3 EVANSTON LAKESHORE ARTS FESTIVAL This nationally-recognized juried fine arts and crafts festival will be held from 11am-6pm at Centennial Park, located at Sheridan Road at Clark Street on the lakefront. The traditional Dawes Park location will be under construction. Browse and buy from 140 juried artists displaying and selling their work, make a bid or two at the silent auction, and enjoy continuous live music. Your kids (or grandkids) will love our Children’s Craft Tent. 3-1-1; cityofevanston.org/lakeshore
AUGUST 9-SEPTEMBER 7 ROMEO AND JULIET, ACT 5, SCENE 3 “For never was a story of more woe / Than this of Juliet and her Romeo.” This summer, get swept into the most famous love story in the English language. In August and early September, join us in the park for Romeo and Juliet, directed by Muse of Fire’s founder and Artistic Director, Jemma Alix Levy. Then come see what happens when we move inside at our firstever indoor, evening performances: Romeo & Juliet at the Evanston Public Library. Sponsor: Muse of Fire Theatre Company; co-sponsored by City of Evanston Locations: Ingraham Park, west of Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. and Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Days/Dates/Time: Outdoors, Sat. and Sun., 3pm, Aug. 9-17; 30-31; and Sept. 6-7. Indoors, 7:30pm, August 22-24 and 29-30.
AUGUST 24 COMMUNITY PICNIC Celebrate Evanston, diversity and going back to school! Evanston residents gather for a free commUNITY picnic with free food, games, giveaways and entertainment. For updates, visit cityofevanston.org/picnic or call 3-1-1. Day/Date/Time: Sun., Aug. 24, Noon-5pm Location: Ingraham Park (behind the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave.) Admission: FREE
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JUNE 10-AUG. 24 STARLIGHT CONCERTS
AUG. 6-23 STARLIGHT MOVIES
Select evenings from 7:30-9pm at various parks PLUS early concerts June 25 and Aug. 24. Most park locations and performers TBA. Free admission.
Select Wednesday and Saturday evenings at dusk. Film titles TBA. Free admission.
Days/Dates: Tues., June 10 School’s Out for Summer concert Tues., June 17 Thursday June 19 Solstice Drum Jam for Juneteenth Tues., June 24 Wed., June 25 Pajama and Story Concert for Young Families Tues., July 1 Tues., July 8 Tues., July 15 Brummel Food Truck Tues., July 22 Tues., July 29 Tues., Aug. 5 Tues., Aug. 12 Tues., Aug. 19 Sun., Aug. 24, Say Good-bye to Summer Concert
Days/Dates/Parks: Wed., Aug. 6 , Harbert Park Sat., Aug. 9, Twiggs Park Wed., Aug. 13, Bent Park Sat., Aug. 16, Elks Park Wed., Aug. 20, Brummel Park Sat., Aug. 23, Centennial Park Park locations: Harbert: Dempster @ McDaniel Twiggs: Dodge @ Simpson Bent: Central @ Cowper Elks: Mulford @ Callan Brummel: Brummel @ Elmwood Centennial: Sheridan @ Clark Updates at cityofevanston.org/ starlight or 3-1-1 (847-448-4311 outside Evanston)
Teen concerts Ice-skating Open Gym Volleyball Art in the Park Tennis on Friday nights and more.
DOWNTOWN EVANSTON FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 7:30am–1pm May 10-Nov. 8, Intersection of University Place & Oak Ave. As many as 51 Midwest vendors sell fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, eggs, baked goods and more. “Home Grown Art ” and food demos/tastings. LINK cards accepted; reusable bags sold on site. Free parking in adjacent Maple Ave. Garage with validation. cityofevanston.org/market or 847-448-8045
RIDGEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET
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Wednesdays, 3:30–7pm June 4-Oct. 8 Intersection of Ridge Ave. & South Blvd.; Michael Miro, Market Manager, 847-869-5640
WEST END FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 8:30am–3pm Intersection of Church St. and Dodge Ave. Season dates will be posted at cityofevanston.org/market
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News Senior Services and Special Events
MAY 7
AGING WELL FILM FESTIVAL “I Never Said I Wasn’t Happy” documentary film by Sara Peak Convery Presented by Aging Well and REELTIME, a program of Percolator Films Happiness does not necessarily make a good story. . . Awardwinning Chicago documentary filmmaker and artist Sara Peak Convery’s deeply personal documentary examines her parents’ conflicted marriage. This 40-minute film is a candid portrait of a rural Midwestern family by a Midwest daughter. Doors will open at 6:30pm and there will be a Q & A session following the film with Convery and principal subject Janis Peak, the filmmaker’s mother. The film contains mature themes and is not recommended for children. Visit INeverSaidIWasntHappy.com for more information about the documentary. For more information about the event, call Services for Adults Staying in Their Homes (SASI) at 847-864-7274 or visit sasiathome.org. Location: Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Day/Date/Time: Wed., May 7, 7pm Admission: Free; no registration necessary, but seating space is limited.
APRIL 11
EVANSTON SENIOR SOCIAL SERVICE SHOWCASE Are You Caring for an Older Adult and Feeling Overwhelmed? Are You Confused About Where to Turn for Assistance or Advice? The City of Evanston is helping residents navigate the maze of social service agencies available for seniors in the community by hosting a new event, the Evanston Senior Social Services Showcase. The Showcase will be held from 8:30am to 4pm on Friday, April 11, at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston. The Showcase will include presentations from 12 local non-profit social service agencies. The agencies will highlight resources available within the community to assist older residents live safely and independently in their homes. Each agency will conduct a 25-minute presentation about their services and interact with residents. A schedule for the day will be posted at cityofevanston.org/levy in advance so you will be able to plan your day. If you miss a presentation or want to share information with other relatives, the entire showcase will be recorded. Video will be posted at cityofevanston.org/levy. Attendance and parking is free. Light refreshments will be served and lunch may be purchased at the Levy Center Garden Café. For more information, please call 847-448-8250.
MAY 9
THE 16TH ANNUAL AGING WELL CONFERENCE Strategies for healthy aging for older adults, their families, caregivers and professionals Day/Date/Time: Fri., May 9, 8am-12:30pm Location: Three Crowns Park, 2323 McDaniel Avenue, Evanston Admission: Free Welcome to attendees: Evanston Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl Keynote: Age Friendly Evanston! Aging Well Conference Schedule of Events 8-8:30am Registration; Continental Breakfast 8:30-8:40am Welcome by Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl 8:40-9:15am Age Friendly Evanston! 9:30-10:30am Workshop Session 1 10:45-11:45am Workshop Session 2 11:50-12:00pm Aging Well Award presented Closing session at 12:00 noon For a list of collaborating sponsors or to register, visit cityofevanston.org/agingwellconference.
MAY 31
SENIOR CITIZEN MARDI GRAS IN EVANSTON AND SENIOR CITIZEN SPELLING BEE COMPETITION Let’s celebrate Older Americans Month by having fun! See pg 6 for details.
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City News CITY RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO USE NEW ONLINE SYSTEM FOR UTILITY BILL PAYMENTS, INVOICE CLOUD The City of Evanston recently moved to a new and improved, online and phone payment system for utility bills, Invoice Cloud.
This new system allows customers to: • Pay with no convenience fees • View their actual bill and payment details online • Make one-time payments without registering • Pay with an electronic check or credit card • Receive online payment confirmations and notices • Make and schedule payments online • Enroll in Auto-Pay to avoid late fees • Sign up to go paperless with e-billing To sign up, visit cityofevanston.org/ebilling.
150,000-HOUR VOLUNTEER GOAL SURPASSED
Volunteerism is one of Evanston’s greatest assets. Each hour logged not only strengthens our entire community, but also helps realize our shared vision of making Evanston the “most livable city in America.” Thank you to all the volunteers for their efforts. Let’s make 2014 another year to remember! Please be sure to check VolunteerEvanston.org for upcoming volunteer opportunities.
POSSIBLE CONSTRUCTION AT DAWES PARK LAGOON The City currently is currently accepting bids for construction at the lagoon in Dawes Park beginning this spring and ending in fall 2014. If the project is awarded, park pathways will be reconstructed and widened, masonry walls and steps will be repaired, lighting will be updated and replaced, and the lagoon’s mechanical systems will be reconstructed. The project is being funded in part by a private donor and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Once completed, the lagoon will be renamed in honor of the donor, the Arrington Foundation. The area immediately surrounding the lagoon and the lagoon building will be closed throughout the duration of the construction period. However, the bike path, boat ramp and areas north and south of the lagoon will still be open to the public.
100 Years of Safe Water
Volunteer Evanston is pleased to announce that the goal to log 150,000 volunteer hours in 2013 was surpassed. The final tally reached an incredible total of 160,747 hours! Last year, the City of Evanston celebrated 150 years since its founding and engaged in the 2013 theme, “Volunteer. Celebrate. Engage.,” to reach a lofty goal for the community to log 150,000 hours of service. When the Woman’s Club of Evanston logged 425 volunteer hours associated with its Fairy Tale Trail event held in late October, its entry pushed the City over its sesquicentennial goal. The accomplishment was celebrated at the Evanston City Council meeting in November. Many of the community partners and volunteers who made the program a success were in attendance. The Evanston150 initiative’s team played a crucial role in promoting the Volunteer Evanston website by signing up individuals to participate, and team members logged a significant number of volunteer hours themselves. Below is a list of organizations that contributed to the success of Volunteer Evanston in 2013: • Northwestern University: over 14,000 hours • CARE: over 12,000 hours • ETHS: 11,500 hours • Evanston150: over 10,000 hours • Woman’s Club of Evanston: over 6,500 hours • Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and NW Indiana: over 6,000 hours • Evanston Public Library: over 5,000 hours
This year marks the 100th anniversary of clean, reliable and safe drinking water in Evanston! To commemorate 100 years, the City invites you to an open house at the water filtration plant on July 26, 2014. In addition to visiting the original 1914 plant site, residents will have the opportunity to see other portions of the treatment plant, as well as some of the vehicles and equipment used by the distribution and sewer staff. Prior to 1914, the water utility could pump 12 million gallons per day of untreated lake water. In 1911, the water utility took a major leap forward and began disinfecting water with chloride of lime, improving safety. In 1913, construction began on an $84,000 water plant that would provide 12 million gallons of filtered, disinfected water to the city. Modern construction techniques had not yet been developed; concrete was moved by horse and wagon and placed by hand. In 1914, the new water plant went online, changing the quality of life for Evanston residents forever. The combination of filtration and disinfection largely eliminated typhoid and other waterborne diseases from Evanston, which previously caused the deaths of dozens of residents each year. This same water plant is still in operation today, a critical part of Evanston’s capacity. For 100 years, it has been maintained and operated by licensed, award-winning staff devoted to the public health of Evanston’s residents.
• Interfaith Community Service: 3,500 hours • School District 65: 2,500 hours • Senior Connections: over 2,000 hours • YWCA Evanston/North Shore: 1,000 hours The Volunteer Evanston website was used to connect volunteers to opportunities in Evanston and to assist local organizations and community partners that serve the Evanston community. Throughout the year, 124 organizations and 1,584 registered individuals participated in the program. Organizations posted their volunteer opportunities online, and residents matched their skills and availability to specific tasks and volunteered their services.
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WINTER TREE DAMAGE UPDATE
PRIVATE ELM INSURANCE DEADLINE IS MAY 31 Did you know the City of Evanston offers private insurance to cover elm trees on private property in the event they become diseased? Once an elm tree is diagnosed with Dutch elm disease, the city requires removal of the tree within 30 days. If the diseased tree is located on private property, the property owner must bear the cost of removal. This cost can range from approximately $1,000 for medium-sized trees, to over $4,000 for very large trees. In order to avoid these unexpected costs, the Forestry Division offers Dutch elm disease insurance to all Evanston property owners. This annual insurance covers only the tree removal costs if the tree becomes infected with Dutch elm disease, and is only for a one-year period. An insurance application and payment must be submitted to the City of Evanston’s Forestry Division no later than Friday, May 30. Insurance ranges from $60 to $140 per tree per year.
Sub-zero temperatures this winter gripped the City for a substantial number of days, causing problems with another one of our beloved tree species. The cold weather caused many Evanston sycamore and London Plane trees, with minor cracks along the trunk, to split open to the center of the tree. Nearly 20 percent of the trees, 60 total, suffered these very deep splits and will be removed, as they are structurally compromised and will be unable to recover from the damage. Additionally, 76 trees retained shallow cracks, while 167 trees showed no visible damage. The City will continue to closely monitor the 76 trees with minor cracks, and periodically inspect trees across the city following any future sub-zero temperatures. Residents are encouraged to inspect sycamore and London Plane trees located on private property. To schedule an inspection by City Forestry staff, call 3-1-1 or visit cityofevanston.org/311.
The City of Evanston Public Works Department’s Forestry Division cares for the thousands of trees in parks, public areas and on the miles and miles of beautiful parkways. The City regularly performs pruning and other preventative maintenance measures, tests for Dutch elm disease and removes trees that are too diseased to keep alive. However, the city does not remove or treat trees on private property. Instead, the City encourages residents to participate in its Private Elm Tree Insurance Program. To find more information regarding private elm tree insurance, visit cityofevanston.org/forestry or call 3-1-1.
Utilities MOBILE CITY TAP WATER STATION VISITS PUBLIC & PRIVATE EVENTS
The City of Evanston thanks the Morton Arboretum and local municipal arborists who assisted in diagnosing the problem.
2014 FORESTRY PROGRAM UPDATES Stumping Away While we will be busy this spring planting new trees, we will also continue our normal operations of removing stumps and trimming trees in parks and parkways. Two crews will be removing hundreds of stumps from public property and one crew will be handling trim requests. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
Tree Replant Express If a tree was recently removed from your parkway, you can join the Replant Express program to have your tree replaced during the current planting season for $250. If you do not wish to take part in this program, your name will be added to the wait list and your tree will be replanted on the usual schedule. All Replant Express trees are added to the quantity of trees already scheduled to be planted, and do not take the place of those scheduled at the top of the wait list. With either option, you will be given a choice of tree species to choose from based on the current availability from our nursery suppliers, as well as the ability to upgrade to a larger tree in some cases.
GET INVOLVED! Volunteer The Forestry Division is working with a new volunteer group, Openlands’ branch of Evanston TreeKeepers, to help organize community members for tree care work days. Email evanstontreekeepers@gmail.com to join the email list and find out when the next meeting or volunteer day will be held!
Raise Funds for Trees in 2014 Want to help us plant more trees in 2014? Visit iheartevanstontrees. herokuapp.com and make a donation of $25 or more to receive an “I Heart Evanston Trees” mug or thermos!
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The Evanston Utilities Department is proud to share the City’s Tap Water Station with residents again in 2014. The station is a mobile water supply that includes drinking fountains and a spout to refill reusable water bottles, providing free tap water at community events and is fully equipped with. The City’s goals in using the Tap Water Station are to promote water conservation and eliminate the waste and high consumer cost associated with the use of bottled water. The Station is supplied with fresh tap water from Evanston’s Water Treatment Plant and ice is added to keep the water cool and refreshing on even the hottest summer days. The sides of the Station display easy home water conservation measures and quick statistics on water use. In 2013, the Tap Water Station visited 31 events sponsored by the City of Evanston, Northwestern University, and community organizations. It provided 6,200 gallons of water to Evanston citizens, eliminating the use of over 99,000 plastic 8-ounce water bottles. Bottled water sales are prohibited at Citysponsored events when the Tap Water Station is available, and we encourage private groups using the station at their events to take the same action. To reserve the Tap Water Station for your public or private event, please email utilities@cityofevanston.org. A Utilities Department staff member will transport the station to your event site and remove the station when the event is over. A station setup fee may apply.
National Drinking Water Week
Health
The City of Evanston invites the community to support National Drinking Water Week 2014, May 4 through May 10, and celebrate water as our most precious natural resource!
BEACH WATER QUALITY
WHAT IS NATIONAL DRINKING WATER WEEK?
The Evanston Health Department will go into its second year using predictive modeling to determine if swimming areas should close. In the past, swimming at a particular beach was allowed or not based on the quality of the previous day’s water. The Health Department has collected a wide range of environmental data to determine swimming areas should close. Similar to last year, staff will be entering conditions such as wave height, rainfall and wind direction into a model or equation to produce the probability of beach closure. The models were developed by City staff, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS). In 2013, Dempster/Greenwood Beach was recognized as a Blue Wave Beach by the Clean Beaches Coalition. The increased data collection and predictive modeling developed by the Health Department, as well as the excellent maintenance by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, were cited by the Coalition during the certification process. Dempster/ Greenwood Beach is the first beach in Illinois to receive this certification.
For more than 30 years, communities across the United States have joined the American Water Works Association (AWWA) in recognizing the essential role that water plays in our daily lives by celebrating National Drinking Water Week. Throughout the week, AWWA and its partners provide information and host activities to highlight how important water is for us all. This year Evanston has chosen the theme “100 Years of Clean Water” to acknowledge the Water Department’s productive and successful efforts to provide clean, safe and reliable drinking water to our community for the last century.
PROTECT THE TAP It is important to treat our water resources with care, and ensure we have clean water supplies for the future. Celebrate this exciting week by learning more about our water and what you can do to protect it. Here are a few helpful tips to make sure our water systems remain as clean as possible: • Don’t waste the good stuff! Use the Drip Calculator from the American Water Works Association to estimate water waste and cut down on leaks in your home. Visit Awwa.org/resources-tools/. • Look for safer alternatives to control weeds and bugs, and reduce or eliminate your use of pesticides and/or fertilizers, as they can travel through runoff and soil, causing contamination in ground water. • Recycle or properly dispose of used motor oil and antifreeze, as well as grease and parts cleaners. One quart of motor oil can contaminate more than 250,000 gallons of water. • Use non-toxic cleaning and household products whenever possible. • Volunteer with a beach, stream or wetlands cleanup projects. • Properly dispose of prescription medications and other products that are often flushed into wastewater systems and out to the environment. Since Evanston is a member of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), residents can dispose of these medications at the Evanston Police Department, 1454 Elmwood Ave.
CELEBRATE NDWW WITH THE CITY Throughout the week, the City will sponsor a series of activities for all ages in honor of National Drinking Water Week. For more details about upcoming events and National Drinking Water Week, visit the city’s website at cityofevanston.org/waterweek.
SUMMERTIME, WHEN THE GRILLIN’S EASY Once the weather warms up, everyone will be grilling. Here are some quick food safety tips to keep your backyard barbeque safe for all: • Use a probe stem thermometer to check food temperatures Poultry 165° F or above Beef 155° F or above Pork & lamb 160° F or above • Wash your hands often • Don’t reuse plates that had raw food on them • Don’t prepare vegetables or salads with the same knives you used for the raw meat • Thaw meat in the refrigerator • Clean surfaces and utensils often • Keep hot food above 135° F and cold food at or below 41° F during storage and transport If you have any questions, please call the Evanston Health Department at 847-866-2949 or email safefood@cityofevanston.org.
WOW! WOMEN OUT WALKING KICKS OFF MARCH 22 AT ETHS Women Out Walking (WOW) is a 12-week walking and health education campaign to promote health, wellness, community and physical activity for the women of Evanston. WOW is open to women of all ages and fitness levels. Participants are invited to attend workshops that provide tips and education in women’s health issues, including nutrition and fitness. Walking reduces the risk of certain diseases, helps to manage weight, helps control blood pressure and much more! Participants are encouraged to register before the March 22, 2014 Kick-Off Event at the Evanston Township High School Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Ave. to take full advantage of the program. Late registrations will be accepted. The registration fee is $5. If you are unable to pay the fee or would like to sponsor the registration of a participant, please contact Jessyca Dudley of the Evanston Health Department at jdudley@cityofevanston.org. Each walker will receive a walking journal, a pedometer, a WOW t-shirt and a chance at a healthier life. Join us! For more information, visit cityofevanston.org/wow or call 847-866-2965.
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News Fight the Bite! Protect Yourself From West Nile Virus
Police Tips EVANSTON POLICE SHARE RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY PREVENTION TIPS Home burglaries can be very disruptive, leaving many people feeling unsafe and upset about having their privacy violated. Most burglars will spend no longer than 60 seconds trying to break into a home, with most entries occurring during daylight hours via unlocked windows and doors while residents are presumably at work or school. Good home security and alert neighbors are the most effective deterrents to intruders, but burglaries are crimes of opportunity, so making their job difficult is extremely important.
Residential Burglary Prevention • Make your home look “lived in.” Never let items pile up in the mailbox or on the porch. Arrange for mail, newspapers, garbage cans, etc. to be picked up by a trusted neighbor when you’re away. In 2013, there were no cases of West Nile virus (WNV) reported in Evanston, down from 12 cases in 2012. Nationally, there were 2,374 cases reported in 2013, which was a significant decrease from the 5,387 cases in 2012. West Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness that is most often spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, which catches the virus from infected birds. Although illness from WNV can potentially be life threatening, approximately 80 percent of people who are infected with the virus will not show any symptoms. Of the 20 percent who do have symptoms (including fever, headache and body aches, nausea, vomiting, or a skin rash), about one in 150 will develop severe illness. The severe symptoms can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. These symptoms may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be permanent.
• Do NOT stop mail or paper delivery. You never know who is taking the call on the other end. • Set automatic timers for interior and exterior lights, radio and TVs. (Note: A ringing phone alerts others that no one is home, so turn down the ringer.) • Leave your window shades in the “normal” position, or have your “house-watcher” move the window shade positioning throughout your vacation. Do not close blinds. • Lock your valuables in a safe deposit box or fire safe. Document all valuables. • When taking an extended leave from your home, notify the Evanston Police Department and request a special watch or vacation watch. • Lock all ladders, lawn supplies, etc. in your shed or garage. • Remove your garage door opener from your vehicle. • Make sure your burglar and fire alarms are in working order.
There is no specific treatment for WNV infection, but the easiest and best way to avoid contracting the virus is to prevent mosquito bites.
• Secure your windows by “pinning them” and place a security bar in the track of sliding glass doors.
Tips to “Fight the Bite”:
• Leave emergency contact information with the police or a trusted neighbor.
• When you are outdoors, use insect repellent containing an EPAregistered active ingredient. Follow the directions on the package. • Many mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn. Be sure to use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants at these times or consider staying indoors during these hours. • Make sure you have good screens on your windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out. • Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from flower pots, buckets and barrels. Change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in bird baths weekly. Drill holes in tire swings so water drains out. Keep children’s wading pools empty and on their sides when they aren’t being used. If you find a dead bird: Don’t handle the body with your bare hands. Contact the Evanston Health Department for instructions on reporting and disposing of the body. For more information, visit cityofevanston.org/health.
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• Consider forming a neighborhood watch program. If you see a suspicious person trying door handles or looking into vehicles, call 9-1-1 or the non-emergency police number, 847-866-5000. Interested in having the Evanston Police Department show you more tactics to protect your home from burglaries? Contact Police Officer Loyce Spells at 847-866-5000.
Clean-up IMPORTANT “SPRING CLEANING” SAFETY TIPS FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT With spring soon approaching, Evanston Fire Chief Greg Klaiber has suggested that spring cleaning take on another meaning. It’s the ideal time to check our homes and yards for dangerous materials and unsafe conditions and to spend the time to protect our families and our properties. Residents should start by taking a few minutes to plan the safety cleanup day. Check each room in the home, including the attic and basement. Also, don’t forget the garage, yard and storage shed.
Plan to do several things: • Remove all hazards. Check and correct problems such as frayed or damaged appliance cords, wiring, fuses or breakers. Address piles of rubbish, trash and yard debris. Remove and recycle stacks of paper and magazines. • Check for water leaks, especially near electrical appliances. • Check for adequate clearance between heating appliances and combustibles. • Properly store flammable liquids and home chemicals. Make sure that gasoline and cleaning fluids are well marked and are out of the reach of children and pets—store in a cool and dry place outside the house. • Clean-up work areas. Put dangerous tools, adhesives, matches or other work items away and out of any child’s reach. Make sure that all chemicals are kept under lock and key and out of reach of children and pets. • Check fire protection and safety equipment. Test your smoke alarms. Make sure all doors and windows open easily and are accessible for fast escapes. • Make sure your street numbers are posted properly and are visible (including your garage if it’s on an alley). • Check and make sure you have a working flashlight and batterypowered radio for the approaching storm season. • Plan your escape. Sit down with your family and make sure that everyone knows what to do in the event of a fire by designing a home escape plan. Make sure you have two ways out of every room and that you have a meeting place outside the home for the whole family. • Practice the escape plan; even the best plan is no good if you don’t practice it.
Yard Waste April brings with it spring cleaning and the beginning of the yard work season. The City of Evanston begins residential yard waste collections April 1 and will also be offering the free removal of six cubic yards of bulk garbage this spring.
• A compost and mulch to recycle the earth’s nutrients. For more information, call the Ecology Center, 847-448-8256 or visit cityofevanston.org/yardwaste. • Fill a City of Evanston 95-gal. yard waste cart, available for purchase. These reusable carts do not require the use of bags. An annual fee of $25 per cart will be charged to a resident’s water bill for this service. To order a yard waste cart, complete the form online at cityofevanston.org/ yardwaste, and return it with your payment to the City Collector. Carts cost $82.50. The city will perform minor repairs to yard waste carts at no charge. Residents can buy yard waste stickers at all Evanston Jewel-Osco stores, Whole Foods, Lemoi Hardware, The Chalet (Wilmette), Harold’s Hardware, Home Depot, Levy Senior Center and the City Collector’s office. For more information, visit cityofevanston.org/yardwaste.
Spring Bulk Trash Pick-up Schedule IF YOUR NORMAL REFUSE PICKUP DAY IS:
YOUR BULK TRASH PICKUP IS:
Tuesday
Friday, April 18
Wednesday
Friday, April 25
Thursday
Friday, May 2
Monday
Friday, May 9
The City’s Streets and Sanitation Division will offer the free removal of six cubic yards of bulk garbage this spring on a designated Friday according to your normally scheduled trash day. Residents must follow the following guidelines: • Items must be less than six cubic yards per household, which is roughly equivalent to two couches, four chairs, one mattress and box spring, OR 25 medium garbage bags. Quantities that exceed six cubic yards will be tagged as special pick-ups and a fee will be assessed. • Items must be placed out in an orderly fashion (for example, bagged, contained or bundled. No loose garbage). • Absolutely no hazardous materials will be collected, including batteries, gas, oil, asbestos, medical waste, paint, etc. • Glass should be broken up, boxed, taped and labeled as glass. • Bulk trash must be placed out by 7 a.m. on the alley line or parkway. Crews will not remove items from private property nor return for late setouts. • Absolutely no construction materials will be picked up. • No tires or appliances will be collected.
YARD WASTE COLLECTIONS
• Crews will only remove bulk items; no garbage carts will be emptied.
The city’s weekly yard waste pick-up begins on April 1 and continues on residents’ regular refuse collection day through December 5. Remember, it is against the law to rake leaves into the street. To ensure compliance with state laws, yard waste must be collected separately from the rest of the household waste, and residents are required to use any of these three options to dispose of yard waste:
If crews are unable to complete routes on Fridays, collections will continue on Saturdays. Residents with larger debris removal needs should call 3-1-1 to request a special pickup for a fee.
• Place yard waste in paper yard waste bags, such as 30-gal. kraft paper lawn waste bags, available at local stores. A yard waste sticker must be purchased and affixed to each lawn waste paper bag. Plastic bags will not be collected. Yard waste stickers must be affixed to tree trimming bundles for pick-up.
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Library Culture, Arts & Entertainment ARTS ON SUNDAY Join us every Sunday afternoon at the Main Library to enjoy a lecture, film, discussion or something else artsy!
LOCATIONS: Main Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, 847-448-8600 North Branch, 2026 Central Street, 847-866-0330 Chicago Ave./Main St. (CAMS) Branch, 900 Chicago Ave., 847-905-0764 Find us online at: epl.org En Espanol at epl.org/espanol Go mobile at: epl.org/mobile See our full Calendar of Events and register for programs at: epl.org/calendar Get social with us! Facebook.com/evanstonpubliclibrary & twitter.com/evanstonpl Want to see the Readers of Evanston? Go to evanstonpubliclibrary.tumblr.com
LOCAL ART@EPL Work from local artists is showcased at the Main Library every month, including photography, painting, sculpture, collage, graphic art and more! Come to an opening some time, meet the artist, or stop by during the month. All exhibits are curated by Russell Johnson.
CHICAGO LYRIC OPERA LECTURES Presented by the Lyric Opera Corps, these lectures and listening sessions are held at the Main Library and the North Branch. Call 847-448-8620 (Main Library) or 847-866-0330 (North Branch) for details.
INTERNATIONAL FILMS Sundays, 3pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library Aliyah, March 16 (France) Broken, April 13 (United Kingdom) The Deflowering of Eva Van End, May 11 (Netherlands)
EVANSTON NORTHWESTERN HUMANITIES LECTURES Thursdays, March 13 & April 24, 7pm
Join us as Northwestern University faculty share their research with the Evanston community. For complete event details, please visit humanities.northwestern.edu/events/lecture-series.html.
FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S FILMS, DOCUMENTARIES, FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES Did you know we’re a veritable free movie house? Go to epl.org/films and check out the schedule for upcoming films.
MUSLIM JOURNEYS
Sunday, March 23, 3pm Main Library This NEH grant-funded discussion series continues with an exciting, participatory event from Silk Road Rising Theatre. Playwright Jamil Khoury introduces his latest work in progress, Mosque Alert.
SHAKESPEAREAN THEATER
Main Book Clubs Make Evanston Public Library your place to discuss new books and new ideas. There’s a book club for all types of interests. New members are always welcome. Meetings kick off on March 12 and are held monthly at 7pm. Visit epl.org/bookclubs for a complete list of books and topics.
Panel Discussion 1pm, Saturday, April 5, Main Library
Bullying Across the Continuum
Join us on April 5 as Carrie Goldman, author of Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher and Kid Needs to Know about Ending the Cycle of Fear, speaks about bullying issues in the workplace, schools and other environments. A book signing will follow the event.
August 22-24 and August 29-30 at 7:30pm Muse of Fire presents Romeo and Juliet in the Main Library!
11 Months of African American History March 2014-January 2014 Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson’s highly acclaimed play series, American Century Cycle, illuminates 100 years of African American experience through the decades. To celebrate African America history year-round, the Evanston Public Library will host a free and interactive community reading and discussion series in collaboration with Producing Artistic Director Tim Rhoze of Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre. The events are held on Monday every month at the Main Library (1703 Orrington Ave.). For a complete list of events, visit epl.org.
Reading Programs and Storytimes There are never too many ways to tell a story, whether it’s in Spanish, in pajamas, accompanied by creating crafts, with buddies from Northwestern University, in the morning or at night. There is a perfect storytime for every child and every schedule at each library location. Make it Better recognized Evanston Public Library’s stortimes as “the best!” Be sure to visit epl.org/calendar today or call a branch near you for a complete schedule of upcoming storytimes.
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Playing with Science Reinvented Jugando con la Ciencia Reinventado Saturdays from 3-5pm, at the Main Library (1703 Orrington Ave.) Fun, family activities will be held on the first and third Saturday every month to teach children how to think like a scientist and learn more about different science fields between February 15 and August 15. Sessions will be conducted in English and Spanish.
Money Smart Week , April 5-12th ®
Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to help consumers better manage their finances. See moneysmartweek.org for a complete list of events. Registration per event is requested, but not required.
7 STEPS TO HOME BUYING TODAY Saturday, April 5, 10am
Actividades divertidas para toda la familia para aprender pensar como un científico. Platicas con verdaderos científicos. En el “Children’s Room” Sábados 1o and 3o de cada mes 3-5 PM, Febrero 15-Augusto 15.
Darryl Evans of Chicago Financial Services will explain everything there is to know about qualifying for a mortgage and avoiding the most common deal breakers.
Citizenship Classes Clase de Ciudadania
INVESTMENT PERSPECTIVE
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am-12pm., Seminar Room, Main Library Prepare for the citizenship exam for free. To register, please bring your Permanent Resident (Green) Card, Social Security Card and State ID or driver’s license. For more information, contact Rocio Lopez at 773-508-5300. Miércoles y jueves de 10 AM a 12 PM empezando el 22 de enero en la sala de conferencia en el tercer piso en la biblioteca principal ubicada en el 1703 Orrington Avenue. Para inscribirse necesita traer: Tarjeta de Residencia Permanente, Tarjeta del Seguro Social, ID del Estado ó Licencia de Manejar. Para mayores informes favor de contactar a Rocio Lopez al 773-508-5300.
Just for Teens TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) March 18; April 15; May 20
TAB is for teens in grades 6-12 looking to help plan and lead teen programming, provide book recommendations, help with decisions, write reviews and earn community service hours. Pizza and soda will be provided at every meeting! For more information, contact Young Adult Librarian Renee Neumeier at rneumeier@cityofevanston.
Monday, April 7, 7pm Neil Gardner of Edward Jones, Inc. will present up-to-the-minute information on where the market is headed.
WILLS AND TRUSTS Thursday, April 10, 7pm Attorney Jacob Ehrensaft will explain the importance of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, probate and guardianship.
Summer Reading Programs June 1-July 31 (All ages) The library is a great summer destination! This year’s Summer Reading theme is “Create! Build Your Dream”. Keep reading skills sharp over the summer and have a good time doing it. Reading programs are open to children, teens and adults at all library locations.
Computer Training and Technical Literacy@the Library Looking to build upon your computer skills? Take advantage of the free lessons provided at all library locations to help take you to the next level. Go to epl.org/computerclasses for more information.
Been to the Library Lately? Whatever Your Interest, Discover More of It. Go to epl.org/calendar or call us at 847-448-8620 to discover even more of what interests you.
FUSE
Saturdays, Noon-2pm, The Loft, Main Library Challenge: Accepted! Drop in with your friends to design and create 3-D printed jewelry or cars, wire LEDs, mix your own ringtone, build an amp, combine chemicals to make gel beads, navigate a LEGO Mindstorms robot through an obstacle course, or try any of the other cool challenges we have for you. For grades 6-12. A program of the Office of STEM Education Partnerships at Northwestern University To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 17
Arts Art Classes
IMAGI-NATION!
MOM AND TOT ARTS CLASSES An exploratory, full-sensory arts class with wonderful materials, led by the early childhood educators from our popular Arts Camps. No classes April 8 or 9. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Age: 18-36 mo. plus caregiver Fee per mom/tot couple: $65 R/$70 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates 911601A4 March 4-Apr 15 911601B4 March 5-Apr 16 911601C4 April 22-May 27 911601D4 April 23-May 28
Day Time Tu 10-10:45am W 10-10:45am Tu 10-10:45am W 10-10:45am
HOMESCHOOL HISTORICAL IMMERSIONS
About the Arts Section This section includes classes offered by individual Evanston artists, Evanston arts organizations and the City of Evanston Recreation Division. Listings from local arts organizations and artists are coordinated by the Community Engagement Division. For submission forms, fees and deadlines, call 847-448-8041. Registration: The registration form on page 65 should be used only for classes offered by the City of Evanston Recreation Division (community centers), Ecology Center and Cultural Arts Programs Division. For all other classes, please contact the individual or organization offering the class. For your convenience, telephone numbers and addresses are included with each class or group of classes. Fee code: R=Resident of ZIP code 60201 or 60202. NR=Nonresident
Spend Thursday morning visiting other times. Homeschoolers will take an in depth look at the ideas, events, arts and literature of other eras, with a new eras each month. No class April 10. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Age: 8-13 yrs. Fee: $48R/52NR Length: 4 sessions
Westward Expansion: Little House on the Prairie Class # Dates 912601A4 Mar 6-27
Day Time Th 10am-noon
Renaissance England Class # Dates Day Time 912601B4 April 3-May 1 Th 10am-noon
BEADING/BEAD JEWELRY MAKING This fundamental course focuses on bead varieties, their colors, shapes and sizes, and how these function in the project design. You’ll learn to choose the best components to ensure the best results and beading techniques, such as stringing, stitching and weaving. You may buy a basic kit at the first class. Instructor: Malgorzata Jankiewicz Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. & up Fee: $56; Levy member; $66, nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # 514175A4 524146A4 524146B4
Dates Mar 18-May 6 May 27-July 15 Aug 5-Sept. 23
Day Tu Tu Tu
Time 10:30am-noon 10:30am-noon 10:30am-noon
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Children will be inspired to create amazing works of art in this class that will challenge their imagination. Sculpture, murals, mosaics and more will be introduced as children are given the ultimate experience to test their artistic abilities! Instructor: Terri Nacey Location: Chandler-Newberger Age: see below Fee: $77 R /$100 NR Length: 6 weeks Class # Dates Days Time Grade 612601A4 Apr 15-May 20 Tu 4-5:30pm K-1 612601B4 Apr 17-May 22 Th 4-5:30pm 2-3
Not sure you can commit to a full 6 weeks? Are you looking for a safe and fun solution to any lastminute childcare needs? Families can “drop-in” to the Imagi-Nation art classes, as long as the class is not full. This drop-in option will allow you and your family more flexibility in attending! By paying the daily drop-in fee you can attend classes as you would like, or as needed! Please call ahead to ensure there is room in the class before bringing your child to the program. You can call Michelle directly at 847-448-8681 or the main Chandler-Newberger phone number 847-448-8252. Age Level: Grades K-3 Fee per 90-min. drop-in class: $16 R/ $20 NR
WOODCARVING Learn techniques to make wonderful carvings in wood. The instructor has over 30 years’ experience carving. Fee includes material and use of carving tools. Instructor: Bernard Gordon Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. & up Fee: $40, Levy member; $45 R/$50 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # 513127A4 513127B4 523106A4 523106B4
Dates Mar 13-May 1 May 8-June 26 July 3-Aug 21 Aug 28-Oct 16
Day Th Th Th Th
Time 7-9pm 7-9pm 7-9pm 7-9pm
JEWELRY / GLASS FUSION Explore the art of jewelry making, from glass to ceramic pieces. You’ll learn how to make beautiful pieces, such as broaches, necklaces and bracelets, which you will be proud to wear or give as gifts. Fee includes some materials and assembly of finished pieces. Instructor: Janice Wojciechowski Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. & up Fee: $60, Levy member; $70, nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # 514174A4 514174B4 524148A4 524148B4 524148C4 524148D4
Dates Apr 9-May 28 Apr 10-May 29 June 18-Aug. 6 June 19-Aug. 7 Aug. 27-Oct. 15 Aug 28-Oct 16
Days W Th W Th W Th
Time 1-3pm 10am-noon 1-3pm 10am-noon 1-3pm 10am-noon
CERAMICS/POTTERY Choose from a variety of greenware or learn how to hand-build and let your imagination run free. You also can learn to use the pottery wheel and our new slab roller. Fee includes instruction, firing and supplies. Studio time is available for class members at no add’l fee. No class May 26, Sept. 1. Instructor: Janice Wojciechowski Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. & up Fee: $72, Levy member: $82, nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # 514606A4 524603A4 524603B4
Dates Apr 7-June 2 June 16-Aug, 4 Aug 25-Oct 20
Day M M M
Time 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm
YOUTH POTTERY Have you ever squeezed wet clay through your fingers? Do you want to turn your idea for a sculpture into a real piece of art? Students expand their imagination as they create clay sculptures, elbow pots, coils and more. No class April 2. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-13 yrs. Fee, 8-week March class: $76 R/$82 NR Fee, 5-week June class: $43 R/$50 NR Class # 212602A4 212602B4 222602A4
Dates Mar 24-May 12 Mar 5-April 30 June 2-June 30
Days M W M
Time 4-5pm 4-5pm 5-6pm
FAMILY CLAY CLASS A child and parent work as a team to create clay pieces that they’ll always treasure. Please register as a team of two only. Enrollment is limited to six teams, which ensures individualized instruction. No class April 2, June 11. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: Grade K & up with an adult Fee: $74 R/$80 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # 212604A4 212604B4 222601A4
Dates Mar 24-May 12 Mar 5-April 30 June 2-July 21
Days M W M
Time 6-6:45pm 6-6:45pm 6-6:45pm
ADULT POTTERY You’ll make sculptures, pots, plates and other items by hand-building and using the wheel. Make delightful gifts or create something for yourself! Fee includes all materials and firings. No class June 11. Instructors: Monday, Kathy Gemperle; Wednesday, Carol Beaver Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. & up Fee: $90 R/$94 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # 213619A4 213619B4 223603A4 223603B4
Dates Mar 24-May12 Mar 5-April 30 June 2-July 21 May 7-July 2
Days M W M W
ART & ADVENTURE (PARENT/CHILD CLASS)
THE ARTIST IN ME
Support your child’s creativity in an open, playful atmosphere with adventurous exploration of 2D and 3D media. Follow your child’s intuitive artistic path and nurture his/her creativity through curiosity and discovery. 847-475-0390; openstudioproject.org Sponsor: Open Studio Project Instructor: Jan Ellenstein Location: 903 Sherman Ave. Age: 2-5 yrs. with parent/caregiver Fee: visit our website for registration and fee info Dates March 4-April 29 March 5-April 30 April 16-June 4 May 6-June 3 May 7-June 4
Class # Dates Day Time 422602A4 June 19-Aug 7 Th 5-6:30pm
Days Time Tu 10-11am W 10-11am W 1:30-2:30pm Tu 10-11am W 10-11am
ADULT DRAWING AND PAINTING
CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY Use Creative Arts to grow! Our registered and board-certified music, art, dance and drama therapists offer individual, group, and family therapy for all ages. No arts experience required. 847-425-9708, ext 590. musicinst.org/institutetherapy-through-arts; itachicago.org Sponsoring Organization: Music Institute of Chicago’s Institute for Therapy through the Arts Location: 1702 Sherman Ave. Age: All Fee: See website or call Dates/Times: Individual, group, and family therapies are ongoing. Clients may begin and end at any time.
CONNECTING WITH THE CREATIVE PROCESS Connect to creativity! Explore the OSP Process of intuitive art-making and writing. Our studio is comment-free and no art or writing experience is necessary; just an openness to discovery. 847-475-0390; openstudioproject.org Sponsoring Organization: Open Studio Project Location: 903 Sherman Ave. Age: Adult Fee: $160, member; $180, nonmember Length: 6 sessions Dates Feb 23-April 13 March 7-April 11 April 1-May 6 April 18-May 23 May 13-June 17 June 6-July 18 June 8-July 20 June 24-July 29
Day Time Su 1-3pm F 10am-12pm Tu 6:30-8:30pm F 10am-12pm Tu 6:30-8:30pm F 10am-12pm Su 1-3pm Tu 6:30-8:30pm
Time 7-9pm 7-9pm 7-9pm 7-9pm city of evanston program
Allow your child to feel more free by registering him or her for this 8-week program that permits young artists to express themselves through art. Each week, participants will learn how to be creative by using different methods. This is an excellent way for your young artist to make new friends and learn more about art. At the end of the session, there will be an art show to display each child’s progress for family and friends. 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 8-10 years Fee: $35 R/$40 NR Drop-in Fee: $10 Length: 8 sessions
Beginning/Advanced (two instructors) students draw and paint from still life (some figure/ landscape) using charcoal, colored pencil, ink, pastel and watercolor. 847-864-2897 Instructors: Elise and Jack Lerman Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Studio 211 Age: Adult Fee: $17 per session Dates Days Times Ongoing F 10am-1pm Ongoing Sa 10am-1pm Ongoing Sa 1:30-4:30pm
CARTOONING Your child will learn the fundamentals of drawing in this fun and interactive class. The class includes detailed coverage of pen and ink and cartooning techniques. If your child loves to doodle, this is the class for him or her! Sign up early, as space is limited. The class can be taught in English and Spanish. No class April 10. 847-448-8254. Instructor: Martin Mancera Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 7-13 yrs. Fee: $55 R/$60 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Day 412604A4 Mar 6-Apr 24 Th
Time 5-6:30pm
MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT GIFT-MAKING WORKSHOP The best gifts you receive are the ones made by your child! Drop off your child for an afternoon to make a special gift—one that you can cherish for years. Children can choose from that perfect beaded necklace, a special dessert, or a gift to be announced (call for an update). Please only register with Fleetwood-Jourdain Center staff in person or by calling 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age level: 8 yrs. & up Fee: One project is $10R/$15 NR; Two projects, $18 R/$20 NR; three projects, $25 R/$28 NR. Length: 1 session Date Day May 10 Sa
Time noon-1:30pm
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Roller Skating
Admission and skate rental is free for Evanston* youth. There is a suggested donation of $3 plus $2 for skate rental for ages 18+. You may bring your own helmet and pads and own roller skates (if compatible with the floor surface). * Youth who reside in ZIP code 60203 are considered Evanston residents for this program. Adults must reside in ZIP codes 60201 and 60202. Questions? Call 3-1-1.
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Join the fun! Adults skate at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center the first and third Fridays of the month and youth skate 3-6pm Sundays. Chandler-Newberger Community Center hosts skating for all ages from 6:30-9pm on Saturdays. Please confirm at the monthly schedule at cityofevanston.org/rollerskating.
Adult Studies Whether you are learning an instrument for the first time, returning after a long hiatus, or just wanting to brush up your musical skills, the Music Institute of Chicago knows how to take care of adults! Offering musical excellence built on the strength of our distinguished faculty, commitment to quality and breadth of programs and services, the Music Institute of Chicago is dedicated to providing a foundation for a lifelong engagement with music. Downtown Evanston 1702 Sherman Avenue
Evanston East 1490 Chicago Avenue
847.905.1500 | musicinst.org
20% Off Private Lessons weekdays before 3 pm for Adult Students!
Call to Artists! THE EVANSTON LAKESHORE ARTS FESTIVAL
is open to individual fine artists who exhibit their work on a local or national level. This festival showcases up to 140 fine artists, live music, a children’s craft tent, a silent auction, and food from local vendors. Applications for artist exhibitors are available online at cityofevanston.org/lakeshore. The deadline to submit applications is April 1. Days/Dates: Sat. & Sun., August 2 & 3, 2014 Hours: 11am-6pm Location: Centennial Park, Sheridan Rd. at Clark St. Fee: $25 non-refundable application fee. Artists accepted must pay a $310 exhibit fee by May 5.
Presented by City of Evanston Cultural Arts Programs Division. Due to construction on the Arrington Lagoon in Dawes Park, both festivals will be held on Evanston’s beautiful lakefront just north in Centennial Park.
THE EVANSTON ETHNIC ARTS FESTIVAL
is open to artists and craft vendors of all cultures whose artwork expresses the heritage of a national, regional, tribal or language group. This festival features up to 140 visual artists and craft vendors, two stages of cultural entertainment, a huge family art activity area and ethnic food from a dozen local vendors. Applications for artist exhibitors are available online at cityofevanston.org/ethnic. To receive an application by mail, please call 847-448-8264. The deadline to submit applications is April 25. Days/Dates: Sat. & Sun., July 19 & 20, 2014 Hours: Noon-7pm Location: Centennial Park, Sheridan Rd. at Clark St. Fee: $25 non-refundable application fee. Artists accepted must pay a $240 exhibit fee by May 30.
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Arts Dance Classes CREATIVE MOVEMENT Children enter the wonderful world of dance through enjoyable exercise, dance movement, games, and creative fun. Body and spatial awareness is incorporated, with emphasis on developing rhythm and coordination. Musical selfexpression is enhanced by exposure to classical and contemporary music, as well as popular children’s songs. Leotards, tights and ballet slippers required. No class July 5. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 3-4 yrs. Fee, 6-session April class: $57 R/$60 NR Fee, 10-session June class: $95 R/$100 NR Class # Dates Day 211108A4 April 5-May 10 Sa 221110A4 June 7-Aug 16 Sa
Time 9-9:45am 9-9:45am
PRE-BALLET Dancers gain poise, grace, self-confidence and agility in this exciting experience. Fundamentals are emphasized and stretching, warm-ups, and an intro. to “dance class etiquette” are included. This class provides a confident transition to more formal advanced ballet training. Leotards, tights and ballet slippers are required. No class July 5. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-6 yrs. Fee, 6-session April class: $57 R/$60 NR Fee, 10-session June class: $95 R/$100 NR Class # Dates Day 212623B4 Apr 5-May 10 Sa 222606A4 June 7-Aug 16 Sa
Time 9:45-10:30am 9:45-10:30am
BEGINNING BALLET Classical ballet is the foundation of all dances. We emphasize the fundamentals, ballet techniques/ terminology, body placement, positions, steps, and barre and center floor work. Dance combinations, turns and jumps, as well as warmups, stretching and controlled exercises are included. Other important aspects are personal projection, stage presence and performing techniques. Leotards, tights and ballet slippers are required. No class July 5. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 7-12 yrs. Fee, 6-session April class: $57 R/$60 NR Fee, 10-session June class: $95 R/$100 NR Class # Dates Day 212612A4 Apr 5-May 10 Sa 222607A4 June 7-Aug 16 Sa
Time 10:30-11:15am 10:30-11:15am
BEGINNING TAP Got rhythm? Tap is a uniquely rhythm-based art form that teaches music, as well as dance. Basic steps in classic and modern styles of tap are taught while focusing on footwork, making rhythm, and why tap-tap-tapping your feet is so much fun! No class July 5. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6 yrs. & older Fee, 6-session April class: $57 R/$60 NR Fee, 10-session June class: $95 R/$100 NR 22 Evanston life Spring/Summer 2014
BALLROOM DANCE
Class # Dates Days Time 212112A4 Apr 5-May 10 Sa 11:15-noon 222107A4 June 7-Aug 16 Sa 11:15-noon
DANCE PARTY PLUS Hip-hop dance is a wonderful form of exercise. Beginners and experienced dancers learn about body awareness and healthy movement, all set to age-appropriate music. A healthy snack will be served to help you meet your child’s wellness goals. Instructor: Marcus Brown Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: Varies; see below Fee: $50 R/$58 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # 212114A4 212114B4 212114C4
Date Apr 12-May 17 Apr 12-May 17 Apr 14-May 19
Days Sa Sa M
Time 2-2:45 3-4pm 4-5pm
Age 5-7 8-12 8-12
JUST YOUR IMAGINATION Young children explore dance by exploring basic creative movements and dramatic play! Movements include basic ballet and hip-hop, as well as dancing to interesting beats such as African and salsa. Pretend-time might include dancing in a make-believe jungle and using a variety of dramatic play props. Instructor: Marcus Brown Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 4-7 yrs. Fee: $40 R/$44 NR Length: 4 sessions Class # Dates 212655A4 Apr 2-23 212655B4 May 7-28
Day Tu Tu
Time 4:15-5:30pm 4:15-5:30pm
Social Dance BEGINNING SWING DANCE You’ll be swinging on the dance floor after we introduce you to swing dances from East Coast to West Coast, Charleston to Lindy Hop. Come learn swing basics, underarm turns, waist rolls, sweetheart and peek-a-boo; Charleston basics for solos or partners; and lindy hop kick basics. Singles or couples are welcome! No classes July 9, 16. Instructor: Michelle Van Der Karr Age: 18 yrs. & up Location: Robert Crown Community Center Fee, 6-week April class: $70 R/$75 NR Fee, 10-week June class: $116 R/$125 NR Class # Dates Days Time 213621A4 Apr 10-May 15 Th 7-8pm 223607A4 June 4-Aug 20 W 7-8pm
SALSA DANCING Learn the major styles of salsa, including specially-selected steps, turns and combinations from New York, Miami, and Chicago. Singles or couples welcome! No classes July 9, 16. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. & up Fee, 6-session April class: $70 R/$75 NR Fee, 10-session June class: $116 R/$125 NR Class # Dates Days Time 213604A4 Apr 10-May 15 Th 8:15-9:15pm 223102A4 June 4-Aug 20 W 8:15-9:15pm
Is there a wedding, class reunion or social event coming soon? Attend this fun class and you can be part of the action on the dance floor. You’ll learn how to move in a dancer’s line of direction, how to lead or follow, and how to blend patterns. Singles or couples are welcome. No classes July 7, 14. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. & up Fee, 6-session April class: $82 R/$88 NR Fee, 10-session June class: $116 R/$125 NR Class # Dates Day Time 213603A4 Apr 14-May 19 M 7-8pm 223101A4 June 2-Aug 18 M 7-8pm
BALLROOM DANCE II This class is for people who already have taken at least one ballroom dance class and would like to learn beginning/intermediate-level to intermediate-level steps. No classes July 7, 14. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. & up Fee, 6-session April class: $82 R/$88 NR Fee, 10-session June class: $116 R/$125 NR Class # Dates Day Time 213605A4 Apr 14-May 19 M 8:15-9:15pm 223105A4 June 2-Aug 18 M 8:15-9:15pm
BALLROOM DANCE FOR SENIORS This class introduces you to ballroom dance fundamentals of the waltz, tango, foxtrot, rumba, cha cha and swing. Emphasis is given to hearing music; translating it into proper, healthy, safe movement; good partnering; dance floor etiquette; and most importantly, joy and delight in moving to music. It’s a great way to stay active! Time will be provided for practice and personal attention. Instructor: Tim Place Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. & up Fee: $70, Levy member; $80, nonmember Length: 6 sessions Class # Date Day Time 514113A4 March 5-April 9 W 12:30-2pm 524128A4 May 7-June 11 W 12:30-2pm
INTERMEDIATE SQUARE DANCE Swing your partner and do-si-do! Square dancing is a great way to exercise, have fun and stimulate your brain. We will review beginning and move onto more complex, mainstream calls. Prerequisite: some experience square dancing. Instructor: Arlene Kaspik Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. & up Fee: $55, Levy member; $65, nonmember Length: 9 sessions Class # Dates Day Time 524145A4 Apr 3-May 29 Th 10:30am-12:30pm
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Dance Center Evanston Director: Béa Rashid 1934 Dempster St. 847-328-6683 dancecenterevanston.com Dance Center Evanston specializes in training the young dancer in a challenging atmosphere of professionalism, while keeping the process encouraging, creative and fun. Director Béa Rashid has established a program which progresses from preschool age classes all the way through to teens and adults. Please call for a schedule of days and times.
MINI CAMPS Mini Camp takes the young dancer through an exciting narrative adventure. Inspired by a different concept each week, the dancers build their own production using choreography, music, dramatic storytelling, set and costume design. There is a dance class every day, and each week culminates in a show for family and friends. These camps fill quickly, so register soon for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 weeks! Instructors: Associate Director Allison Volkers and DCE faculty member Wendy Park Age Levels: 6-8 yrs. (age as of Sept. 1, 2014) Fees: Call for brochure Dates: Weeks of June 16, 23; July 7, 14, 21, 28 Days/Times: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-12:00pm
SUMMER DANCE THEATER Join this ensemble of young artists and use dance, music, and theater to collaborate in the creation of an exciting, original production. Morning technique classes in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Hip Hop prepare dancers for afternoons spent in theater games, choreography, and rehearsal. Led by Associate Director Allison Volkers and DCE faculty member Calyn Guberman, dancers will develop an original dance and theater production to share in a final performance. Instructors: Dance Center Evanston staff and guest teachers Age: 8-12 yrs. (age as of Sept. 1, 2014) Fees: Call for brochure Dates: July 7-25 Days/Times: Mon.-Fri., 8:45am-3pm
ACADEMY PREP DANCE INTENSIVE This exciting intensive challenges serious dancers to strengthen and refine their technique during summer vacation. Classes will be offered at two levels and will include Ballet, Pointe or Pointe Prep, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theater, and Strength and Flexibility. Dancers who participate in all three weeks will be part of the Academy Prep Performing Company, and will have a new piece of choreography set on them by Mike Gosney, Director of Elements Contemporary Ballet. Instructors: Dance Center Evanston Academy-level teachers Age: 11 yrs. & up with significant dance experience (age as of Sept. 1, 2014) Fees: Call for brochure Dates: June 16-July 3 Days/Times: Mon.-Thurs., 9:15am-2pm
PARTNERING WORKSHOPS—BALLET AND MODERN
WIGGLEWORMS
Mike Gosney will instruct students in the art of Ballet Partnering, including balances, turns, jumps, and lifts. NEW this year is Modern Partnering, led by Jill Waller (Tyego Dance Project, DCE faculty), which will explore trust falls, counter balances, weight transfers, and contact improvisation skills. Both workshops have two levels. Age: 12 yrs. & up with significant dance experience (age as of Sept. 1, 2014) Fees: Call for brochure Dates: June 9-13 Days/Times: Mon.-Fri., times TBA
What is 100% uniquely Chicago, authentic, organic, has no script, has a rich and varied repertoire, and taught by real, working musicians who are passionate about music? WIGGLEWORMS! Let’s play music! 773-751-3432; oldtownschool.org/classes/kids/ wiggleworms Sponsoring Organization: Old Town School of Folk Music Instructors: John (M), Shanta (Tu), Diana (W), TBA (Th), Shana (F), Linda (Sa) Age: 6 mo.-4 yrs. Location: St. Matthew’s Church, 2120 Lincoln St. Fee: $140/$122 (sibling class) Length: 8 weeks Dates: April 28-Aug. 16
TIPPY TOES, PRE-BALLET, BALLET, MODERN, TAP, HIP HOP, JAZZ
Music Classes
Come try one of our exciting classes taught by professionals who make dance challenging and fun. A variety of levels and times make summer a great opportunity to try something new or strengthen technique. Instructors: Dance Center Evanston staff Age: 3 through 19 yrs. Fee: varies Length: 6 weeks Dates: June 16-July 25
DANCE FOR ADULTS, TOO! Life is a dance. . . live a little! Classes are available for beginners and continuing adult dancers. Styles taught include Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. All classes are taught by professional teachers in an encouraging environment. Instructors: Dance Center Evanston staff Age: Adult Fee: varies Length: 6 weeks Dates: June 16-July 25
Music and Movement EVERYBODY MOVE, INC. EARLY CHILDHOOD MOVEMENT & MUSIC EM offers one hour with you and your child featuring autoharp, song, scarves, balls, hoops, puppets, instruments and free-play on age-appropriate equipment. EM is the perfect balance between child-centered instruction and imaginative play. 773-426-0002; everybodymoveinc.com Instructor: Celeste Cifala Roy Sponsored by: Everybody Move, Inc. Location: 1934 Dempster St. (@ Dance Center Evanston) Age: 6 mo.-4 yrs. Fee: $165 Length: 11 weeks Dates: Mar 11-May 28 Summer session begins June 17. Please call for summer class schedule. Date Beg. March 11 March 11 March 11 March 12 March 12 March 12
Days Tu Tu Tu W W W
Time 9:15-10:15am 10:15-11:15am 11:15am-12:15pm 9:15-10:15am 10:15-11:15am 11:15am-12:15pm
PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION Gary Geiger’s studio may have an opening for YOU! Highly effective with both adults and kids of all ages, beginners to career-path musicians. 23 years’ experience, many references available. 773-681-2547; gary.geiger@sbcglobal.net Instructor: Gary Geiger Location: In your home (weekdays) or in south Evanston home studio (Saturdays) Age: All Fee: $60/hr. + $10 in-home surcharge Day/Time: Weekdays and Saturdays Length: Ongoing
ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIRS Youth have FUN singing great music and receive superb training in a nurturing environment from noted choral director Andrew Lewis and organist Dr. Christine Kraemer. Choir trebles receive monthly stipend. E-mail choirmaster@stlukesevanston.org; please visit stlukesevanston.org/program.html Sponsored by: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Location: 939 Hinman Ave. Level: Boys & girls, grades 3-12 (grade K-2 training choir) Fee: Free Length: Ongoing during school year Days/Times, St. Luke’s Choir: Sun., 8:45-11:30am; Mon., 6-7:30 pm; Thurs., 6:30-8pm Days/Times, Training Choir: Th, 4:30-5:10pm & occasional Sun. mornings.
Age 12-20mos. 20-28mos. 28-42mos. 20-28mos. 28-42mos. Multi-age, 6 mo.-4 yrs. To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 23
Arts Northwestern Music Academy 847-467-2698 music.northwestern.edu/Academy musicacademy@northwestern.edu
KINDERMUSIK® ADVENTURES SUMMER CAMP! Come enjoy music this summer with your child at Northwestern. Children sing, play instruments, listen, move, have story time and crafts. Take home CD and percussion instrument. E-mail: Kindermusik@Northwestern.edu; call 847-467-4739 or visit music.northwestern. edu/Academy Instructors: Friend, Heineman-Vernon, Merry Location: 711 Elgin Age: Age-appropriate classes, infant-5 yrs. Fee: varies by class Length: see website Beginning date: Early June, Saturday am and weekday afternoon tbd.
BEGINNING INSTRUMENTAL STUDY AT NU Give your child a great start in piano or strings with professional instructors. Develop solid technique and reading skills while playing fun pieces! Group and private lesson options. E-mail musicacademy@northwestern.edu or visit music.northwestern.edu/Academy Instructors: various Location: 1818 Hinman Ave. Age: 5-18 yrs. Fee: varies by lesson length Days/times: tbd.
CONTINUING INSTRUMENTAL STUDY FOR CHILDREN AT NU Take your instrument study to the next level! Intermediate and advanced piano and string students study with NU Academy faculty – rolling enrollment as space is available. E-mail: musicacademy@northwestern.edu; music. northwestern.edu/Academy Instructors: Various Location: 1818 Hinman Ave. Age: 5-18 yrs. Fee: varies by lesson length Days/times: tbd.
VOICE LESSONS AT NU Classes concentrate on vocal techniques— registers, breathing, range and diction—while improving projection and speaking voices. Private lessons include a variety of motivating repertoire. E-mail musicacademy@northwestern.edu; or visit music.northwestern.edu/Academy Instructors: Lyashenko, Ouverson Location: 711 Elgin Age: Class, mature adults, Private, 12 and older Fee: $310, class; $490, private Days: Weekday afternoon and evenings, tbd. Times: tbd. 24 Evanston life Spring/Summer 2014
NU MUSIC ACADEMY CHORUS Join an amateur chamber choir with lofty ambitions. Sing music of Rachmaninoff, Borodin, and other Russian composers this spring. Collaboration with NU vocal, conducting and orchestra programs! E-mail: musicacademy@ northwestern.edu; visit music.northwestern.edu Academy Instructor: Lyashenko Location: 711 Elgin, room 109 Age: Adult Fee: $75 Days/Times: Tues., 7-9pm Registration: Ongoing
CONTINUING PIANO FOR ADULTS AT NU Brush up on your skills with other adults interested in music. New students are welcome in classes that meet in NU’s keyboard labs. Private lessons are tailored to meet individual needs, interest. E-mail: musicacademy@northwestern.edu Instructors: Masloski, Kwon, and others Location: 711 Elgin, 1818 Hinman Age: Adult Fee: Classes $310, Private varies by lesson length. Days: Classes on Fri. and Sat. mid-day Times: Private lessons days and times tbd.
Performing Arts
FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN THEATRE & MUSE OF FIRE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT: SHAKE THE SHAKESFEAR SHAKESPEAREAN ACTING WORKSHOP Come see why so many actors find Shakespeare EASIER to speak than most contemporary texts! Spend six amazing weeks demystifying the language of Shakespeare’s plays with critically acclaimed actor and Muse of Fire Theatre Company Artistic Associate Alex Fthenakis (last summer’s Petruchio). Taking a practical approach to speaking the text, you will focus on rhetoric, verse and action to bring Shakespeare’s words to life, and improve your overall comprehension! Previous experience welcome, but not required. Spots are limited. Questions? Call Jemma Levy at 847-707-8632. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Studio 223 Age Level: Adult Fee: TBD Class # Dates Day 413107A4 March 2-30 Su
Time 2-4pm
FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN THEATRE & MUSE OF FIRE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT: SHAKE THE SHAKESFEAR SHAKESPEAREAN BOOK CLUB
Spend your summer with Mudlark Theater Company! Summer camp offerings include Acting and Improv, Sketch Comedy, Physical Comedy, Stage Combat, Playwriting, Fake News Show, Costume Design, and more! mudlarktheater.org Sponsoring Organization: Mudlark Theater Company Location: 1417 Hinman Ave. Age: 8-14 yrs. Fee: $100-$375 Length: 1-4 weeks Beginning/End dates: Camps run 1-4 weeks and take place between June 9-Aug. 8
Join Muse of Fire Theatre Company Artistic Director and Shakespearean scholar Jemma Alix Levy for four weeks as she leads a small group in discussions focused on close readings of four of Shakespeare’s plays: Henry VI, Part 1; Measure for Measure; King John; and The Comedy of Errors. This unique book club will look at the plays in both historical and literary contexts, but the focus is truly on the group discussion. Excellent for Shakespeare novices and aficionados alike! Don’t wait to register; 10 spots are available. Questions? Call Jemma Levy at 847-707-8632. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Studio 223 Age: Adult Fee: TBD
AUDITION BOOT CAMP
Class # Dates Day 413105A4 July 12-Aug 2 Sa
SUMMER MINI-CAMPS
In 6 weeks we will work on how to audition for plays and drama programs. Kids will find out how to choose and work on monologues and learn to handle cold copy and dialogue. They also will learn how to be comfortable and retain their true self in an audition. The program finishes with an actual audition for local directors, who will give feedback. This is a joint program created by Evanston Children’s Theatre, Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and the Evanston Arts Camps. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Age: 9-15 yrs. Fee: $165 R/$175 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day Time 912602A4 Apr 15-May 20 Tu 4:15-5:45pm
city of evanston program
Time 11am-1pm
AUDITION NOTICE: MUSE OF FIRE Muse of Fire Theatre Company is auditioning actors for their 2014 summer season in Evanston. Actors of color are strongly encouraged to audition. In particular, we are seeking actors with vocal training to perform outdoors without amplification. Experience with classical text a plus. NON-EQUITY. Stipend: $125-$175. Auditions will be held Sat. and Sun., March 15 and 16 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Call 847-707-8632 for an appointment. Rehearsal schedules will be posted at cityofevanston. org/fjtheatre. Send headshot and resume to: auditions@museoffire.org. See special events pages 7 and 8 for details about performance dates for The Two Gentlemen of Verona and Romeo and Juliet.
PIVEN THEATRE WORKSHOP
ADULT AERIAL ARTS
Celebrating over 40 years in Evanston, this acclaimed theatre training center and professional theatre company offers acting classes for beginners to professionals: Theatre Games, Improvisation, Scene Study and Story Theatre. 847-866-6597; piventheatre.org. Sponsoring organization: Piven Theatre Workshop Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Age: 4th grade through professional adult Fees: See website for details and a full schedule Length: 8-12 weeks Dates: Spring classes start in February
Popular aerial skills taught by leading professionals in the field. Trapeze, silks, lyra, Spanish Web and more! Instructors: Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi, Jill Heyser, Mandi Martens, and Javen Ulambayar Age: 16 and up Fee: $185- $215 Length: 8-10 weeks
The Actors Gymnasium Circus and Performing Arts School
EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES
Located at The Noyes Cultural Art Center 927 Noyes St., Room 104 847-328-2795 actorsgymnasium.com The Actors Gymnasium Circus and Performing Arts School offers classes and camps for adults and children including aerial arts, circus arts, contortion, gymnastics, stage combat, acting, singing, dancing and more! All classes are taught by professional performers with extensive teaching backgrounds. Classes meet at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. To register or receive information on other classes, please visit actorsgymnasium.org, call 847-328-2795, or visit our office in Room 104 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. Registration is available online only. $25 off with code: EvanstonLife
2014 SESSION DATES * Winter II: Jan 27 - Mar 30 Spring: Mar 31 - Jun 8 Summer: Jun 9 - Aug 1 * Students can join a class at a prorated cost at any time if space is available. All dates, prices & schedules are subject to change.
ADULT CIRCUS ARTS Popular circus skills – aerial and ground – taught by leading professionals in the field. Trapeze, unicycling, juggling, tightwire, stilts, contortion, gymnastics and more! Instructors: Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi, Jill Heyser, Mandi Martens, Oyunchimeg “Oyuna” Yadamjav, and Javen Ulambayar Age: 16 and up Fee: $185-$260 Length: 8-10 weeks
Days Time M 7:30-8:30pm Tu 6:45-7:45pm W 7:30-8:45pm F 2-3pm Sa Noon-1pm
Class Beg./Intermed. Aerial Arts Beginning Aerial Arts Intermed. Aerial Arts Beginning Aerial Arts Beginning Aerial Arts
Parent-Tot classes emphasize the creative connection between parent and toddler. Learn basic skills in a safe, imaginative environment that benefits parent and child alike. Imaginastics focuses on gymnastics and tumbling and, using those skills, explores theatrical expression. In Act Up and Dance, students exercise their imaginations and bodies as they go on adventures like “jungle safaris” and “rocketships in outer space.” Instructors: Mandi Martens & Britta Rowings Fee: $165-$185 Length: 8-10 weeks Days Time Tu 4-5pm Th 9:30-10:10am Th 10:15-10:55am Th 1:30-2:10pm F 10:50-11:30am F 1:15-1:55pm Sa 10-11am
Class Imaginastics, 5-7 yrs. Parent-Tot Circus, 2-3 yrs. w/parents Act Up and Dance, 3-5 yrs. Imaginastics, 4-5 yrs. Parent-Tot Gymnastics, 2-3 yrs. w/parents Imaginastics, 4-5 yrs. Imaginastics, 5-7 yrs.
KIDS CIRCUS & PERFORMING ARTS Popular circus skills–aerial and ground–taught by leading professionals in the field. Trapeze, unicycling, juggling, tightwire, stilts, contortion, gymnastics and more! Instructors: Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi, Mandi Martens, Oyunchimeg “Oyuna” Yadamjav, Britta Rowings and Cole Simon. Age: 7-16 yrs. Fee: $165-$260 Length: 8-10 weeks Days Time Tu 5-5:45pm W 4:30-5:30pm Th 6-7:30pm Sa 2-3pm (Full schedule available online)
Class Beg./Intermed. Tumbling, 6-12 yrs. Physical Theatre and Drama, 9-14 yrs. Contortion, All ages Parkour/Free Running, 11-15 yrs. Beg-Adv Circus Arts, Ages 7-16
Days Time Class M 6-7:30pm Circus Arts, Level I M 6-7:30pm Circus Arts, Level II M 8:30-9:45pm Gymnastics W 6-7:30pm Circus Arts, Level I Th 12:30-1:30pm Circus Arts, Level I Th 6-7:30pm Contortion F 9:45-10:45am Circus Fitness Su 12-1pm Parkour/Free Running To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 25
Create a lifetime of memories! The City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Division, Cultural Arts Devision, and Ecology Center offer great summer camps for all ages! sports arts ecology aquatics teen leadership and more!
camp summer camp guide Parks, Recreation and Community Services Dept. Summer 2014
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tennis sports arts ecology preschool hockey
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LEGO theatre basketball counselor in training general day camps
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preschool sports figure skating volleyball/ beach volleyball
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golf aquatic camps teen band camp and more
Printed camp guides are available at the Lorrain H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., as well as at community centers. This guide posted online at cityofevanston.org/summercamps. Questions? Please call 3-1-1 (847-448-4311).
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Evanston Children’s Theatre Presents a Production of
March 28-30 7 pm Friday 3 pm and 7 pm Saturday 3 pm Sunday
Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Jim Luigs
Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Louiselle Based on the Screenplay by Ron Clements and John Musker Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio
Tickets $6 (ages 1 & older require a ticket)
Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave, 847-448-8250 DISNEY’S ALADDIN JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
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Athletics Preschool Sports INTRODUCTION TO BASKETBALL/SOCCER Give your child a gentle introduction to two of the world’s most popular sports; basketball and soccer! Your little athlete’s motor skills are developed by participating in various games and activities. Smaller balls and 5’ rims are used. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 3-4 yrs. Fee: $63 R/$74 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 611154A4 Apr 18-May 23 F
Time 9-9:45am
PEE WEE BASKETBALL
About the Athletics Section All Athletic classes and programs listed are offered by the Evanston Recreation Division. See pg 3 for community center locations and phone numbers. Registration: Please register early! Classes fill quickly. To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org/register Fee code: R=Resident of ZIP code 60201 or 60202. NR=Nonresident
Does your child enjoy musical chairs or Duck, Duck, Goose? Did you know they can be played while dribbling a basketball? This class teaches your tot athlete basketball fundamentals using popular children’s games. Sportsmanship and teamwork are emphasized while children are introduced to basketball and other exciting games. Smaller balls and 5' rims are used. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 4-5 yrs. Fee: $63 R/$74 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 611156A4 Apr 16-May 21 W
Time 3:15-4pm
MOVE AND PLAY This class will teach your 2-year-old all about movement. Obstacle courses, parachute play and group play will help your child develop his/her large motor skills. Combined with songs, children will be given opportunities to run, jump, climb and crawl as they learn about the excitement of movement! Parent/guardians need to participate with their child. Instructor: Liz Stone Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 2 yrs. Fee: $63 R/$74 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 611149A4 Apr 14-May 19 M
Time 10:30-11:15am
PEE WEE OLYMPICS A variety of Olympic-type events are covered in this exciting, fun-filled class. Children will learn about basketball, soccer, track and field, plus much more! In each class, tot athletes also spend free time exploring and playing. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 3-4 yrs. Fee: $63 R/$74 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 611102A4 Apr 14-May 19 M 9:30-10:15am 611102B4 Apr 18-May 23 F 10-10:45am
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ROCKIN’ AND ROLLIN’ WITH THE ABCs AND 123s This class will focus on helping 2-year-olds recognize their numbers and letters through music and movement. Children will participate in activities like parachute play, circle time with songs, and obstacle courses that focus on large motor development while being given simple challenges to help them recognize their ABCs and 123s! Parents/ guardians must participate with their child. Instructor: Liz Stone Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 2 yrs. with a caregiver Fee: $63 R/$74 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 611140A4 Apr 18-May 23 F
Time 11-11:45am
Open Gym FAMILY DROP-IN GYM When it’s rainy and cold outside, Robert Crown Center is the place to go! In our large gym, you’ll ride bikes and trikes around the “track.” Parachute play, big blocks, big trucks and more are available to those little ones and their families who want to avoid those April showers, or just want a big, safe place to play. Activities facilitated by our talented preschool staff. Location: Robert Crown Center Age: 2-5 yrs. Fee: TBD Length: 6 sessions Class# Dates Day Time 211301A4 April 5-May 10 Sa 3-5pm
GYMAGINATION In our gym, kids have access to bikes, balls and cool gym toys, so they can create games and activities that reflect their interests. An experienced rec leader and an early education specialist will focus on sportsmanship, team dynamics and cooperative play. As weather permits, we’ll play on the lawn as well. There will be old games and new ones, plus we’ll make up a few! Location: Robert Crown Center Age: 5-9 yrs. Fee: $50 R/$55 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates 212817A4 Apr 17-May 22
Day Th
Time 4-5pm
PLAY BALL Kickball, four-square, slam, and other beginningand intermediate-level games require the skillful use of a ball. This class emphasizes wellness, listening and movement, as well as team play, while children learn to bounce, kick, throw and catch. Come out and play! Location: Robert Crown Center Age: 4-7 yrs. Fee: $40 R/$46 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 212816A4 Apr 15-May 20 Tu
Time 4-5pm
NERF BALL GAME DAY NEW! During Nerf Ball Game Day, outdoor (weather permitting) and indoor Nerf ball games will be played, including wall ball, basketball, soccer and flag football. Participants will be divided into teams by age upon arrival. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Age Level: 6-12 yrs. Fee: $2 Date Day April 26 Sa
Time 10am-1pm
SENIORS: WALK IT OUT! Seniors, come to Fleetwood-Jourdain and “Walk It Out” to your favorite music in our Senior Walking Club, which meets in our beautiful regulationsize gymnasium. If a daily fitness walk could be put in a pill, it would be one of the most popular prescriptions in the world. Walking can reduce the risk of many diseases — from heart attack and stroke to hip fracture and glaucoma. No program April 7-11, May 26, July 4. 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 55 yrs. & up Fee: Free Length: Ongoing Dates Days Time Ongoing M, W, F 11am-2pm See pg 30 for Mom/Dad/Tot Gymnastics and Preschool Gymnastics classes
T-BASEBALL
Volleyball VOLLEYBALL SKILLS & DRILLS CLINIC Boys and girls: Come improve your volleyball skills with drills focusing on setting, passing, overhand serving and spiking. No clinic Jan. 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: Varies; see below Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates 412807A4 Mar 22-May 31 412807B4 Mar 22-May 31
Day Sa Sa
Time 4-5pm 5-6pm
Age 10-11 12-13
Class # Dates 222801A4 June 21-Aug 2
Racquetball/ Handball/Wallyball
Fee: Youth, FREE Age: 18+, $2 donation Levy Center Sundays: Basketball for grade 1-8 & parents, 11am-1pm. Pickle Ball for age 18 yrs.+, 1:30-3pm. 847-448-8250 Robert Crown Center Saturdays, 7-8:30am and 2-4pm. Sundays, 1-3pm. 847-448-8258 Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Day/Dates: Weekdays, 7-9pm for high school students; Saturdays, 5-9pm for middle school students; 847-448-8254. Chandler-Newberger Center Schedule: cityofevanston.org/chandler 847-448-8252 Please note: the times posted may change due to building rentals, so please confirm the schedule before dropping by.
Day Sa
Time 9-10am
Fencing
Do you want to improve your overall health and fitness? Consider racquetball or handball! Court reservations can be made as early as one week in advance or as late as the day of play. Court times are reserved on the hour. The Center is open over 50 hours per week. Showers and public locker space are available. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Racquetball/Handball Fees: hourly court fee is $15; a 10-hour court card is $98; a can of racquetballs is $4; racquet rental is $2.
FENCING CLASSES
Softball and T-Ball
En garde! Are you looking for a new and exciting activity? Our fencing coach will teach you the basics of fencing! Fencing requires patience, concentration, discipline, and self-awareness. Its rewards are self-confidence, self-control and emotional strength for a healthier lifestyle. Note: Weapons, jackets and masks will be provided and shared among classmates. Each participant is expected to purchase an underarm protector and glove, as these are personal items. They may be purchased at a discount from the instructor for $15 each. No class May 24. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Varies; see below Fee: Beginning classes: $91 R/$105 NR; Fee: Advanced Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced classes: $102 R/$115 NR Note: classes with 3 or fewer participants may be cancelled due to low enrollment. However, the participants will have the option to pay a higher fee and receive private or semi-private lessons during that class session. You will be notified if your class has low enrollment.
ADULT SOFTBALL
SPRING CLASSES (6 weeks)
WALLEYBALL
Open Gym
Kids learn to play ball the easy way, without a pitcher! This lead-up game to baseball emphasizes skill and sportsmanship. Soft rag baseballs are used. Teams are formed after the third week. In the event of rain, class will be cancelled and make-up days will be arranged at the end of the session. No class July 5. Location: Robert Crown Center Age: 5-6 yrs. Fee: $62 R/$66 NR Length: 6 sessions
It’s volleyball with an exciting twist. A rubberized volleyball is used, volleyball rules are followed, but all the walls are in play! Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Days/Times: Availability varies; call for an update Fee: $27 for 90 min Maximum: 8 people
The Evanston Recreation Division offers adult softball leagues at Robert Crown Park. Summer leagues begin in late April and end in late July or early August. The fall league begins in late August and ends in late October or early November. League ending dates depend on whether there are rainouts or not. We offer men’s 12" in the summer and fall; coed 14" mushball in the summer and fall, and women’s 14" in the summer only. The Evanston Recreation only accepts team registrations for our softball leagues. For individuals who want to be on a team, we maintain a class list and make this list available to all teams. To potentially be placed with a team, sign up online at cityofevanston.org/register. The class numbers are 753801A4 for male players and 753801B4 for female players. Registering does not guarantee participation. Attention women players: we would love to add another women’s team in our summer league. Please sign up and encourage friends to do so.
Class # Dates Days Time Level Grade/age 612807A4 Apr 19-May 31 Sa 9:30-10:30am Beg. Grd. 2-3 612807B4 Apr 19-May 31 Sa 10:45-11:45am Beg. Grd. 4-5 612807C4 Apr 19-May 31 Sa 12:30-1:30pm Beg. Grd. 6-Adult 612807D4 Apr 19-May 31 Sa 1:45-2:45pm Adv. Beg./Int. Grd. 3-Adult 612807E4 Apr 19-May 31 Sa 3-4pm Adv. Grd. 3-Adult
BEGINNING FENCING–SUMMER (8 weeks) See description above to learn more about fencing. Age: Entering Grade 6 through Adult Fee: $121 R/$140 NR Class # Dates Day 622815A4 June 17-Aug 5 Tu
Time 6:15-7:15pm
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Athletics ADVANCED FENCING–SUMMER (8 weeks)*
MOM/DAD/TOT GYMNASTICS
ADVANCED BEGINNING GYMNASTICS
Advanced-level fencers can take advantage of small class sizes and individualized instruction in these advanced-level fencing classes. Use this time to continue to develop with the foil, saber or épée, or take the class to learn about these different weapons. Weapons, jackets and masks will be provided and shared among classmates. It is recommended, however, that at this level, fencers begin looking to purchase their own equipment. Each participant is expected to purchase an underarm protector and glove, as these are personal items. They may be purchased at a discount from the instructor. Space is limited; sign up quickly! Questions? Call Michelle: 847-448-8252. Age: Entering Grade 3 through Adult Fee: $136 R/$153 NR
Spend quality time with your child while helping him/her develop motor skills. Children’s movement will be enhanced through free play on equipment, obstacle courses, an introduction to age-appropriate gymnastic skills and parachute circle time. This is a great way to meet other families and introduce your child to movement! Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 2-3 yrs. w/parent or caregiver Fee: $76 R/$88 NR Length: 6 sessions
This class is the next step up from Beginning Gymnastics. Gymnasts continue to develop skills and increase their self-esteem while preparing for the Intermediate class. If you are not sure your child is ready for this class, please sign up for an evaluation session before registering. No class May 17 and May 24. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-13 years Fee: $94 R/$106 NR Length: 6 sessions
Class # Dates Day 622818A4 June 17-Aug 5 Tu
Time 7:30-8:30pm
* Can’t make all sessions? A 4-count punch card at $83 R/$92 NR allows you to attend when you can. Because of the option, we won’t prorate classes. Call Michelle at 847-448-8681 for details.
Gymnastics General Information: Please call Michelle at 847-448-8681 for more information about gymnastics classes at either Chandler-Newberger Center or Robert Crown Center. Register online or call Chandler-Newberger at 847-448-8252 or Robert Crown Center at 847-448-8258. Registering your child for the appropriate class is the first step to ensuring success and fun with gymnastics. Beginning classes are for children who have never taken a gymnastic class or who have taken a class for less than one year. Certain skills are necessary before taking the Advanced Beginning and Intermediate classes. Children who have not mastered these skills are not be able to learn more advanced skills. Your child would then have to switch to a lower-level class. Therefore, if your child has taken one year or more of gymnastics lessons and you are unsure if he or she should be in the Advanced Beginning or Intermediate class, please register for one of the evaluation sessions listed below.
EVALUATION SESSIONS If your child has taken one year or more of gymnastic lessons and you’re unsure which class is appropriate, please register for an evaluation session. Our coaches spend about 10 minutes evaluating each child’s skills to ensure correct placement. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-12 yrs. Fee: FREE Class # Dates 612881A4 Mar 10 612881B4 Mar 6
Days Time M 6-6:30pm Th 4-4:30pm
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Class # Dates Days Time 611157A4 Apr 17-May 22 Th 6:05-6:50pm
Class # Dates Days 612811A4 Apr 14-May 19 M 612811B4 Apr 17-May 22 Th
PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS Bouncing on the bed or rolling on the couch are signs that your child is ready for gymnastics! Our patient instructors work with your child to improve coordination, balance, flexibility and general motor skills in a fun, safe environment. Studies show this is the ideal age to begin developing skills in a structured class situation. To create the best learning environment for participants, parents are asked to leave the gym during class time. Please register for the correct age-level class. No class May 17 and 24. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 3-4 yrs. Fee: $78 R/$88 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 611158A4 Apr 15-May 20 Tu 1-1:45pm 611158B4 Apr 17-May 22 Th 3:15-4pm Location: Robert Crown Center Age: 3-5 yrs. Fee, 5-session April class: $65 R/$73 NR Fee, 6-session July class: $78 R/$88 NR Class # 211107A4 211107B4 221101A4 221101B4
Dates Day Apr 19-May 31 Sa Apr 19-May 31 Sa July 12-Aug 16 Sa July 12-Aug 16 Sa
Time Age 9-9:45am 3 10-10:45am 4-5 9-9:45am 3 10-10:45am 4-5
BEGINNING GYMNASTICS Beginning gymnasts work on basic techniques, while improving their coordination, balance and flexibility. Skills are taught on the vault, bars, beam, and floor. Our staff has excellent knowledge of gymnastics and uses it in a nurturing, recreational manner. No class May 17 and 24. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Varies; see below Fee: $94 R/$106 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # 612810A4 612810B4 612810C4
Dates Apr 14-May 19 Apr 17-May 22 Apr 17-May 22
Days M Th Th
Time 4-5pm 4-5pm 5-6pm
Age 5-7 7-10 5-8
Location: Robert Crown Center Age: 6-9 yrs. Fee, 5-session April class: $79 R/$88 NR Fee, 6-session July class: $94 R/$106 NR Class # Dates Day 212810A4 Apr 19-May 31 Sa 222102A4 July 12-Aug 16 Sa
Time 11am-noon 11am-noon
Time 4-5pm 5-6pm
Location: Robert Crown Center Age: 6-9 yrs. Fee, 5-session April class: $79 R/$88 NR Fee, 6-session July class: $94 R/$106 NR Class # Dates Day 212811A4 April 19-May 31 Sa 222114A4 July 12-Aug 16 Sa
Time 11am-noon 11am-noon
INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS This class offers gymnasts an opportunity to continue developing skills after they have completed the Adv beginning class. To ensure your child has completed the skills necessary to succeed in this class, please sign up for an evaluation session before registering. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-13 years Fee: $151 R/$158 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 612825A4 Apr 14-May 19 M 612825B4 Apr 17-May 22 Th
Time 5-6:30pm 4-5:30pm
PRE-TEAM GYMNASTICS This program allows coaches to work with those gymnasts who have “graduated” from the Intermediate level. This program will work with gymnasts on an individual level to prepare them for team gymnastics. Children must be promoted into this class, or receive instructor approval to register. If you are unsure about registering for this class, please sign up for an evaluation session. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-13 yrs. Fee: $151 R/$158 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 612835A4 Apr 14-May 19 M 612835B4 Apr 17-May 22 Th
Time 5-6:30pm 4-5:30pm
Basketball MARCH MADNESS 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNEY Youth in grades 4-8 will go mad over basketball at Chandler-Newberger Center’s March Madness celebration on March 21-23!
Schedule and registration information It’s double elimination, so every team plays at least two games! ALL of the tournaments take place during the evening of Fri., March 21, and all day on Sat., March 22 and Sun., March 23. Entry forms are available at Chandler-Newberger Center, or online at cityofevanston.org/chandler. Register by Mon., March 10. Tournament fee includes a team T-shirt for every player. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Boys and girls in grades 4-8 play in divisions separated by grade and gender Fee: $64 per team of 3 or 4 players; includes T-shirts
BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP Fleetwood-Jourdain Center’s summer basketball league is around the corner. This class is a great opportunity for your children to continue to learn new basketball skills and improve their current skills. This one-week fun camp includes daily warm-ups and scrimmages. Sign up now; space is limited! Questions? Please call Jelani Summers at 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 4-10 yrs. Fee: $55 R/$60 NR Drop-in fee: $25 per day Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 412203A4 March 31-April 4 M-F 5-7pm
MINI-SQUIRTS BASKETBALL Come one, come all, let’s play some basketball. This is a fun league for young children that focuses on fundamental basketball skills. This is the perfect league to introduce all youngsters to basketball and keep them active. 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 3-4 yrs. Fee: $60 R/$65 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates 412806A4 Feb 23-Apr 13
Day Su
Time 11-noon
SQUIRT, PINT SIZE AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUES Register now online or in person at FleetwoodJourdain Center, 1655 Foster St. You can improve your basketball skills this summer! Practice for all three leagues begins the week of June 9. No program July 4, 5. Squirts are entering grades 2-3; Pint Size players are entering grades 3-5 and Middle School players are entering grades 6-8. Questions? Call Jelani Summers at 847-448-8254.
Beginning League
Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: Varies; see description above Fee: $65 R/$85 NR Length: 7 or 8 weeks Dates June 21-Aug 16 June 21-Aug 16 June 19-Aug 14
Days Time Sa 9am-noon Sa 12-5pm Th 5:30-9:30pm
The Beginning Kits League challenges players to use their basketball knowledge in game situations. Half-court games are played in the beginning league to allow players the opportunity to get used to game play and referee calls. Our coaches/referees will call basic violations, while also coaching players on how to avoid these calls.
Ages 5-7 8-10 Middle Sch.
Above and Beyond Basketball Program at Chandler-Newberger and FleetwoodJourdain Centers The Chandler-Newberger Center and the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center have partnered to bring you the best basketball training Evanston has to offer! Led by the ETHS Sophomore Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, Scott Horne, and District 65 Physical Education teacher, Steve Parnther, a comprehensive curriculum has been developed to offer your child an opportunity to sharpen his or her skills and use those skills in league play! Our goal is to help children gain confidence on the court by challenging them with game play, skills and drills and enforcing teamwork and sportsmanship. For maximum skill development, you are encouraged to sign up for both the league and skill clinic offered for your child’s age group. However, you may sign up for just the clinic or just the league. Families who register for both the league and the clinic at the same time will receive a 15% discount!
Age Groupings Kits Cats Bulls
grades K or 1 grades 2 or 3 grades 4, 5 or 6
KITS BASKETBALL (GRADES K-1) Our Kits Basketball Program teaches players the fundamentals. Dribbling, passing, shooting and defense will be covered, as well as the rules of the game. The Chandler-Newberger League will work with players to put their skills and knowledge into play, while the Fleetwood-Jourdain clinic will reinforce the basic fundamentals that are the building blocks to a successful basketball career. Sportsmanship and teamwork is also emphasized! We do not keep score or standings in the Kits League. For the first week of the Chandler-Newberger League, players will work on learning the basic rules of the game and practicing the fundamentals they are learning in the Kits Clinic held at Fleetwood-Jourdain. The second week, teams of four will be formed and games will begin. Parents will receive a schedule of the games prior to the third week. Smaller basketballs and lowered rims are also used to help children adapt to the game. The types of games played may be altered for maximum learning. Fee includes a T-shirt. Call 847-448-8252 with questions.
Class # Dates Days 612805A4 Apr 14-May 19 M 612805B4 Apr 17-May 22 Th
Time 4-5:15pm 4-5:15pm
Intermediate League The Intermediate Kits League will challenge players to continue using their basketball knowledge in game situations. Full-court games are played to allow players the opportunity to get used to game play and referee calls. Our coaches/ referees will call basic violations, while also coaching players on how to avoid these calls. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age Level: Grades K-1 Fee: $98 R/ $115NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates 612824A4 Apr 14-May 18
Day M
Time 5:15-6:30pm
Kits Basketball Clinic Players will work on fundamental basketball skills and drills to improve their game. Focusing on dribbling, passing, shooting and more, players will be given the foundation necessary to strengthen their skills as they prepare for game play. Participants are encouraged to also sign up for the Chandler-Newberger Kits Basketball League to give players the opportunity to put their skills to use in actual game situations! No Clinic April 20, May 4 or 11. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age Level: Grades K-1 Fee March/April 5 week clinics: $54 R/$63 NR Fee April/May 3 week clinics: $32 R/$38 NR Length: varies Class # Dates Day 412803A4 Mar 9-April 6 Su 412803B4 Apr 13-May 18 Su
Time noon-1pm noon-1pm
Sign up for both the Kits Basketball League & Skill Clinic and receive 15% off the total fee! Space is limited. Fee for Chandler-Newberger Spring League and Fleetwood Jourdain 3-week clinic: $111 R/ $130 NR Class # 612805C4 612805D4 612824B4
Days Su, M Su, Th Su, M
Level Beg. League and 3 week Clinic Beg. League and 3 week Clinic Int. League and 3 week Clinic
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Athletics CATS BASKETBALL (GRADES 2-3) NEW! Our Cats Basketball Program teaches players the fundamentals of the game of basketball. Dribbling, passing, shooting and defense will be covered as well as the rules of the game. The ChandlerNewberger League will work with players to put their skills and knowledge into play, while the FleetwoodJourdain Clinic will reinforce the basic fundamentals that are the building blocks to a successful basketball career. Sportsmanship and teamwork is also emphasized! Score is kept in the Cats league using a unique scoring system that reinforces to the players there are important fundamentals to the game other than just scoring points. For the first week of the Chandler League, players will work on learning the basic rules of the game and practicing the fundamentals they are learning in the Cats Clinic at Fleetwood-Jourdain. The second week, teams of four will be formed and games will begin. Parents will receive a schedule of the games prior to the third week. Fee includes a T-shirt. Call 847-448-8252 with questions.
Beginning League The Beginning Cats League will challenge players to use their basketball knowledge in game situations. Full-court games are played in the beginning league that allows players the opportunity to get familiar with the game. Our coaches/referees will call basic violations, while also coaching players on how to avoid these calls.
Intermediate League The Intermediate Cats League will challenge players to use their basketball knowledge in game situations. Full-court games are played in the Intermediate league that allows players the opportunity to get familiar with the game. Games are played at a much faster pace than the beginning league, and our coach/referees are more consistent with their calls to encourage players to constantly be aware of the rules of the game. Please note: Game times may change if registration is low. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age Level: Grades 2-3 Fee, beginning league: : $98 R/ $115 NR Length: 6 sessions Fee, intermediate league: $158 R/$184 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Level 612804A4 April 17-May 22 Th 5:15-6:30pm Beginning 612830A4 April 16-May 21 W 4-6pm Intermediate
Cats Basketball Clinic Introducing intense basketball drills, coaches in the Cats Clinic will help players focus on basketball fundamentals. Players will focus on skills needed to be successful on the court as they are challenged to practice with a group, as well as on their own. Participants are encouraged to also sign up for the Chandler-Newberger Cats Basketball League to give players the opportunity to put their skills to use in actual game situations! No Clinic April 20, May 4 or 11.
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Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age Level: Grades 2-3 Fee March/April 5 week clinics: $54 R/$63 NR Fee April/May 3 week clinics: $32 R/$38 NR Length: varies Class # Dates Day Time 412803C4 Mar 9-April 6 Su 1-2pm 412803D4 Apr 13-May 18 Su 1-2pm Sign up for both the Cats Basketball League and Skill Clinic and receive 15% off the total fee! Space is limited. Fee for Chandler-Newberger Spring League and Fleetwood-Jourdain 3-week clinic: see below Class # Dates Level Fee 612804B4 Su, Th Beg. League; 3 week Clinic $111 R/ $130 NR 612830B4 Su, W Int. League; 3 week Clinic $162 R/ $189 NR
BULLS BASKETBALL (GRADES 4-6) NEW! The Bulls Basketball program is designed to begin preparing your player for Evanston feeder programs and high school play. The program continues to focus on skill building and perfecting basketball fundamentals, but adds conditioning, strength training and concepts of the game such as defenses, plays and positioning. Using the rules of the school-based 4th and 5th grade league that runs in the winter, the Chandler-Newberger Bulls League will give players the opportunity to play full-court with substitutes. Our coaches/ referees will tighten up on their calls, allowing players the opportunity to sharpen their game. The Fleetwood-Jourdain Bulls Clinic will reinforce the concepts and skills and drills, while adding the component of strength training and conditioning required for play at higher levels.
Bulls After-school Basketball League Players in the Bulls League will focus on developing their basketball skills through fullcourt game play. Combining skills and drills with game play, players will focus on the concepts of basketball such as man-to-man or zone defense, inbounding plays, lining up for free throws and more. Each week, players are divided up into different teams. This allows them to learn to work with different teammates, fosters communication on the court, and challenges everyone to step into the leadership role. Coaches/referees will provide guidance on the court and from the sidelines during play. Players are highly encouraged to sign up for the Bulls Skill Clinic to further develop their skills, as well as have the opportunity to work on strength training and conditioning. We keep standard score in the Bulls league, but not standings or statistics. Fee includes a T-shirt. Call 847-448-8252 with questions. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age Level: Grades 4-6 Fee: $158 R/$184 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Date Days Time 612831A4 April 15-May 20 Tu 4-6pm 612831B4 April 18-May 23 F 4-6pm
Bulls Basketball Clinic The Bulls Clinic challenges players to sharpen the fundamentals of basketball that will make them successful on the court, while adding a component of conditioning and strength training necessary for that success. Coaches will focus on hand/eye coordination, teaching basketball concepts such as defenses and plays, and tighten up players’ technique with the basic skills. For optimal skill development, players are encouraged to sign up for the Bulls After-School League at ChandlerNewberger Center. No Clinic April 20, May 4 or 11. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Grade: 4-6 Fee March/April 5 week clinics: $81 R/$93 NR Fee April/May 3 week clinics: $48 R/$56 NR Length: varies Class # Dates 412803E4 Mar 9-April 6 412803F4 Apr 13-May 18
Day Su Su
Time 9:30-11am 9:30-11am
Sign up for both the Bulls Basketball League & Skill Clinic and receive 15% off the total fee! Space is limited. Fee for Chandler-Newberger Spring League and Fleetwood-Jourdain 3 week clinic: $175 R/204 NR Class # Days 612831C4 Su, Tu 612831D4 Su, F
Level League and 3 week Clinic League and 3 week Clinic
MASON PARK SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUES Registration period: April 1-May 30 Summer basketball leagues at Mason Park were very successful last year, and we’re building on that foundation for an even better summer in 2014! Please register at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St., Monday through Friday, 9:30am-7pm; please call 847-448-8254 for Saturday hours. A mandatory player and coaches meeting for the High School and Young Adult leagues will be held at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center at 7pm on Wed., June 11. No programs will be held on July 4. Questions? Please call Jelani Summers at 847-448-8254. Location: Mason Park, Church St. at Florence Ave.
Free Mason Park High School Basketball Age: 14-18 yrs. Fee: Free Length: 15 sessions Dates Days Time June 16-Aug 13 M, W 5:30-8:30pm
Mason Park Young Adult Basketball Age: 18-29 yrs. Fee: $300 per team Length: 8 sessions Dates Day Time June 22-Aug 17 Su 10am-2pm
Mason Park Adult Basketball Age: 30 yrs. & up Fee: $300 per team Length: 8 sessions Dates Day Time June 22-Aug 17 Su 3-7pm
Tennis Registration: 847-448-8252 Online: cityofevanston.org/register Call Ray Doerner, Chandler-Newberger Community Center: 847-448-8682 with questions regarding registration/fees. Call E-Town Tennis at 847-498-1360 for info. about program content and levels of play.
GENERAL INFORMATION Our tennis programs emphasize fun, fitness and friendship! All programs provide a wide variety of instruction, including stroke development, strategy, court positioning, shot selection, footwork and supervised match play. We’re looking forward to a great season with our tennis vendor, E-Town Tennis! All youth and adult classes will be taught by top area tennis professionals. Please make sure you are dressed in appropriate attire for physical activity; every participant must bring a tennis racquet. QuickStart Tennis offers kids a chance to learn tennis while having fun. The format takes a new and better approach to introducing kids to the game. Tennis balls are bigger and lower in compression and smaller nets are used, which allow for instant success.
Community Tennis Program The City of Evanston has averaged over $1,000 per year in tennis program grants from the United States Tennis Association since 1998. The funding helps support our community tennis program, which provides free and low-cost tennis for Evanston residents. Since 1998, an average of over 200 youth and adults per year have participated in the community tennis program.
Prorating, Rain and Make Up Policies Tennis classes will not be prorated. Those who can’t complete a class due to injury/health reasons may receive a prorated refund after submitting a doctor’s note. Missed classes may be made up by attending an equivalent class within the same session; the instructor must be notified in advance by calling E-Town Tennis. To find out if your class has been cancelled due to rain, call the tennis rain hotline at 847-866-8543. If the message is from a earlier time or previous date and it is one hour or less before your class, then your class has not been cancelled. We will always update the hotline at least one hour before the start of a class if it has been cancelled— UNLESS there is sudden bad weather and it occurs less than one hour before your class. In that event, we’ll update it as soon as we make a decision. If your tennis class is rained out, you either may attend an equivalent-level class within the same session or the instructor will discuss a make-up with the participants at the next class after the
rain out. The class will be made up if the majority of the participants agree that they can attend the make-up class at the time that is being offered. Before attending a make-up class, please call E-Town Tennis at 847-498-1360 to find out which classes are available and to notify the instructors. If you are unable to attend a make-up class within the same session, you will be given a credit for the missed class(es), which can be used toward the registration fee for the next tennis session.
Spring Tennis Programs ADULT INDOOR TENNIS LESSONS AT ETHS Session III–Adult (age 15+) Registration Deadline: Feb. 19. No class March 9. Fee: 2-hour classes: $165 R/$192 NR Fee: 60-min. classes: $82 R/$95 NR Length: 5 weeks Class # Dates Day Time Level 613720A4 Feb 23-Mar 30 Su 3-5pm Int. 1-4 613720B4 Feb 23-Mar 30 Su 5-6pm Beg./Adv. Beg.
Session III–Youth (age 4-12) Registration Deadline: Feb. 19. Classes in Fieldhouse do not meet on March 9. Fee: $98 R/$114 NR Length: 6 weeks Fee: 1 hour class: $82 R/$95 NR Fee: 90 min. class: $124 R/$145 NR Length: 5 weeks Class # Dates Age ETHS Site 612720A4 Feb 23-Mar 30 4-5 Gym 160/170 612720B4 Feb 23-Mar 30 5-6 Gym 160/170 612720C4 Feb 23-Mar 30 7-10 Fieldhouse 612720D4 Feb 23-Mar 30 7+ Fieldhouse
Days Time
Level
Su
1-2pm
QuickStart 1
Su
2-3pm
QuickStart 2
Su
3-4pm
Beginner
Su
4-5:30pm Adv. Beg./Int.1
FREE SPRING TENNIS CLINIC FOR ALL AGES! This fun-filled program for all ages and players at all tennis levels offers free tennis instruction and games. This event kicks off the Evanston outdoor tennis season. Location: Leahy Park, Lincoln St. west of Ridge Ave. Age: 4 yrs. & up Fee (registered by April 9): FREE Late registration: $10 R/$20 NR Class # 612740A4 612740B4 612740C4
Date Apr 12 Apr 12 Apr 12
Day Sa Sa Sa
SPRING OUTDOOR YOUTH TENNIS CLASSES This program gives youth a solid foundation to maximize tennis improvement and enjoyment. All youth classes will be taught by top area tennis professionals. No program May 24-26. Registration deadline for weekday classes is April 9 and for weekend classes is April 15. Instructors: E-Town Tennis Location: Varies; see below Age: 4-12 yrs. Fee, one-hour classes: $78 R/$90 NR; Fee, 90-min. classes: $121 R/$139 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Level Age 612741A4 Apr 14-May 19 QuickStart 1 4-5 612741B4 Apr 14-May 19 QuickStart 2 6-7 612741C4 Apr 15-May 20 QuickStart 1 4-5 612741D4 Apr 15-May 20 QuickStart 2 6-7 612741E4 Apr 16-May 21 Beginner 7+ 612741F4 Apr 16-May 21 Adv. Beg. 7+ 612741G4 Apr 17-May 22 Beginner 7+ 612741H4 Apr 17-May 22 Adv. Beg.-Int. I 7+ 612741J4 Apr 19-May 31 QuickStart 1 4-5 612741K4 Apr 19-May 31 QuickStart 2 6-7 612741L4 Apr 19-May 31 Beginner 7+ 612741M4 Apr 19-May 31 Int. 1+ 7+ 612741N4 Apr 20-June 1 QuickStart 1 4-5 612741P4 Apr 20-June 1 QuickStart 2 6-7 612741R4 Apr 20-June 1 Beginner 7+ 612741S4 Apr 20-June 1 Adv. Beg.-Int. 1 7+
Days Site M Leahy M Leahy Tu Crown Tu Crown W Leahy W Leahy Th Crown Th Crown Sa James Sa James Sa James Sa James Su Lovelace Su Lovelace Su Lovelace Su Lovelace
Time 4-5pm 5-6pm 4-5pm 5-6pm 4-5pm 5-6pm 4-5pm 5-6pm 9-10am 10-11am 11am-noon 12-1:30pm 12-1pm 1-2pm 2-3pm 3-4:30pm
Time 9-9:40am 9:40-10:20am 10:20-11am
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SPRING OUTDOOR ADULT TENNIS CLASSES Our tennis programs are designed to meet the needs of tennis players of all levels! They give players a solid foundation, which helps speed improvement and increase enjoyment of the sport. The programs provide the right balance of a variety of instruction, including stroke development, strategy, court positioning, shot selection, footwork, and supervised match play, so players of every level benefit from and enjoy the program. We emphasize fun, fitness and friendship. No program May 24-26. Registration deadline for weekday classes is April 9 and for weekend classes is April 15. Instructors: E-Town Tennis Location: Varies; see below Age: 15 yrs. & up Fee: 90-min. classes: $121 R/$139 NR; Fee: 2-hour classes: $161 R/$185 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates/Days 613718A4 Apr 14-May 19/M 613718B4 Apr 14-May 19/M 613718C4 Apr 15-May 20/Tu 613718D4 Apr 15-May 20/Tu 613718E4 Apr 16-May 21/W 613718F4 Apr 16-May 21/W 613718G4 Apr 17-May 22/Th 613718H4 Apr 17-May 22/Th 613718J4 Apr 19-May 31/Sa 613718K4 Apr 19-May 31/Sa 613718L4 Apr 19-May 31/Sa 613718M4 Apr 20-June 1/Su 613718N4 Apr 20-June 1/Su
Time Level Site 6-7:30pm Beg/Adv. Beg Leahy 7:30-9pm Int. 1-3 Leahy 6-7:30pm Beginner Crown 7:30-9pm Int. 2-3 Crown 6-7:30pm Int. 3-4 Leahy 7:30-9pm Adv. Beg. Leahy 6-7:30pm Int. 1-2 Crown 7:30-9pm Int. 4-Adv. Crown 9-10:30am Beginner James 10:30am-noon Adv. Beg. James noon-1:30pm Int. 1-2 James 1:30-3pm Beg/Adv. Beg Lovelace 3-5pm Int. 1-4 Lovelace
SPRING PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS (AGE 5+) Private and semi-private tennis instruction is the ultimate way to improve your tennis skills and speed your progress in tennis. Our experienced staff of USPTA/PTR tennis professionals are helpful, knowledgeable, and caring. We will help you find the proper instructor to meet your individual needs and goals. Indoor lesson fees include court time at Evanston Township High School (ETHS) and are well below the cost of similar lessons at private clubs and resorts. Indoor private lessons are available on a very limited basis. Sign up early to reserve your space in this program. NOTE: Students who cancel lessons less than 24 hours in advance will not be rescheduled or reimbursed. Instructor: Matched to player’s specific needs and requests Age: 5 yrs. & up Skill Level: All Locations: ETHS Fieldhouse, 1600 Dodge Ave., or various outdoor courts
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Private Lesson with Staff Professional: Ongoing through June 1 Type 1 hour pkg. 5-hr. pkg.
Class # Class # 613721A4 613721C4 613721B4 613721D4
Indoor Fee Outdoor Fee $74 R/$84 NR $65 R/$75 NR $324 R/$360 NR $286 R/$328 NR
Semi-Private Instruction: Ongoing through June 1 Groups range from two to four people. One person registers and supplies the names and addresses of those in the group. The full group fee is due at registration. At least half of the group members must be Evanston residents to receive the resident rate. Note: fee listed is total for group. People Length 2 1 hour pkg. 2 5-hour pkg. 3 1 hour pkg. 3 5-hour pkg. 4 1 hour pkg. 4 5-hour pkg.
Class # Class # 613722A4 613722G4 613722B4 613722H4 613722C4 613722J4 613722D4 613722K4 613722E4 613722L4 613722F4 613722M4
Indoor Fee Outdoor Fee $79 R/$87 NR $74 R/$84 NR $353 R/$394 NR $320 R/$368 NR $84 R/$94 NR $79 R/$91 NR $379 R/$425 NR $343 R/$394 NR $90 R/$99 NR $84 R/$96 NR $405 R/$451 NR $369 R/$423 NR
Summer Outdoor Adult Tennis Classes Our 2014 Evanston Tennis Programs have been designed to meet the needs of adult tennis players of all levels! The programs provide the right balance of a variety of instruction, including stroke development, strategy, court positioning, shot selection, footwork, and supervised match play so players of every level benefit from and enjoy the program. Please make sure you are dressed in appropriate attire for physical activity and bring a tennis racquet. No program July 4.
SESSION 1: JUNE AND JULY Instructors: E-Town Tennis Location: Varies, see below Age: 15 yrs. & up Fee: 6-week 90-min. classes: $121 R/$139 NR Fee: 6-week 2-hour classes: $161 R/$185 NR Registration deadline: June 4 for weekday classes; June 9 for weekend classes. If we don’t have enough registrants by these dates, programs will be cancelled. You may register after these dates if the programs met the minimum on the deadline date. Class # 623702A4 623702B4 623702C4 623702D4
Dates/Days June 9-July 14/M June 9-July 14/M June 10-July 15/Tu June 10-July 15/Tu
Time 6-7:30pm 7:30-9pm 6-7:30pm 7:30-9pm
Level Beg/Adv. Beg Int. 1-3 Beginner Int. 2-3
Site Leahy Leahy Crown Crown
Class # Dates/Days 623702E4 June 11-July 16/W 623702F4 June 11-July 16/W 623702G4 June 12-July 17/Th 623702H4 June 12-July 17/Th 623702J4 June 14-July 19/Sa 623702K4 June 14-July 19/Sa 623702L4 June 14-July 19/Sa 623702M4 June 15-July 20/Su 623702N4 June 15-July 20/Su 623702P4 June 15-July 20/Su
Time Level 6-7:30pm Int. 3-4 7:30-9pm Adv. Beg. 6-7:30pm Int. 1-2 7:30-9pm Int. 4-Adv. 9-10:30am Beginner 10:30-noon Adv. Beg. 12-1:30pm Int. 1-2 1:30-3pm Beg/Adv. Beg 3-5pm Int. 1-4 2-4pm Int. 3-4
Site Leahy Leahy Crown Crown James James James Lovelace Lovelace Lovelace
SESSION 2: JULY-AUGUST Instructors: E-Town Tennis Location: Varies, see below Age: 15 yrs. & up Fee: 6-week weekday classes: $121 R/$139 NR Fee: 5-week 90-min. weekend classes: $101 R/$116 NR Fee: 2-hr. classes: $135 R/$155 NR Registration deadline: July 16 for weekday classes; July 22 for weekend classes. If we don’t have enough registrants by these dates, programs will be cancelled. You may register after these dates if the programs met the minimum on the deadline date. Class # Dates/Days 623703A4 July 21-Aug 25/M 623703B4 July 21-Aug 25/M 623703C4 July 22-Aug 26/Tu 623703D4 July 22-Aug 26/Tu 623703E4 July 23-Aug 27/W 623703F4 July 23-Aug 27/W 623703G4 July 24-Aug 28/Th 623703H4 July 24-Aug 28/Th 623703J4 July 26-Aug 23/Sa 623703K4 July 26-Aug 23/Sa 623703L4 July 26-Aug 23/Sa 623703M4 July 27-Aug 24/Su 623703N4 July 27-Aug 24/Su
Time Level Site 6-7:30pm Beg/Adv. Beg Leahy 7:30-9pm Int. 1-3 Leahy 6-7:30pm Beginner Crown 7:30-9pm Int. 2-3 Crown 6-7:30pm Int. 3-4 Leahy 7:30-9pm Adv. Beg. Leahy 6-7:30pm Int. 1-2 Crown 7:30-9pm Int. 4-Adv. Crown 9-10:30am Beg. James 10:30-noon Adv. Beg. James noon-1:30pm Int. 1-2 James 1:30-3pm Beg/Adv. Beg Lovelace 3-5pm Int. 1-4 Lovelace
Summer Outdoor Youth Tennis Classes Locations of parks with tennis lessons: James Park: Oakton, west of Dodge Leahy Park: Lincoln, west of Ridge Lovelace: Gross Point at Thayer Robert Crown Park: Dodge at Lee
9-10am 10-11am
FREE FRIDAY NIGHT TENNIS LESSONS
SESSION 1: JUNE AND JULY Instructors: E-Town Tennis Location and Age: Varies, see below Fee: 6-week Mon., Wed. & weekends: $78 R/$90 NR (1 hour); $121 R/$139 NR (90 min.) Registration deadline: June 4 for weekday classes and June 9 for weekend classes. If we don’t have enough registrants by these dates, programs will be cancelled. You may register after these dates if the programs met the minimum on the deadline date. Days Site M Leahy M Leahy M Leahy W Leahy W Leahy W Leahy Th Crown Th Crown Sa James Sa James Sa James Sa James Su Lovelace Su Lovelace Su Lovelace Su Lovelace
Instructors: E-Town Tennis Location and Age: Varies, see below Fee: 6-week weekday classes: $78 R/$90 NR; Fee, 5-week weekend classes: $65 R/$75 NR (1 hr.); $101 R/$116 NR (90 min.) Registration deadline: July 17 for weekday classes and July 23 for weekend classes. If we don’t have enough registrants by these dates, programs will be cancelled. You may register after these dates if the programs met the minimum on the deadline date. Class # Dates Level Age 622703A4 July 21-Aug 25 QuickStart 1 4-5 622703B4 July 21-Aug 25 QuickStart 2 6-7 622703C4 July 21-Aug 25 Beginner 7+ 622703D4 July 23-Aug 27 QuickStart 1 4-5 622703E4 July 23-Aug 27 QuickStart 2 6-7 622703F4 July 23-Aug 27 Adv. Beg. 7+ 622703G4 July 24-Aug 28 Beginner 7+ 622703H4 July 24-Aug 28 Adv. Beg.-Int. 1 622703J4 July 26-Aug 23 QuickStart 1 4-5 622703K4 July 26-Aug 23 QuickStart 2 6-7 622703L4 July 26-Aug 23 Beginner 7-10 622703M4 July 26-Aug 23 Int. 1+ 7+ 622703N4 July 27-Aug 24 QuickStart 2 6-7 622703P4 July 27-Aug 24 Beginner 7+ 622703R4 July 27-Aug 24 Adv. Beg. 7+ 622703S4 July 27-Aug 24 Int. 1+ 7+
Youth gain a solid foundation, which will maximize tennis improvement and enjoyment. Please make sure children are dressed in appropriate attire for physical activity and bring a tennis racquet. No program July 4.
Class # Dates Level Age 622702A4 June 9-July 14 QuickStart 1 4-5 622702B4 June 9-July 14 QuickStart 2 6-7 622702C4 June 9-July 14 Beginner 7+ 622702D4 June 11-July 16 QuickStart 1 4-5 622702E4 June 11-July 16 QuickStart 2 6-7 622702F4 June 11-July 16 Adv. Beg. 7+ 622702G4 June 12-July 17 Beginner 7+ 622702H4 June 12-July 17 Adv. Beg.-Int. 1 7+ 622702J4 June 14-July 19 QuickStart 1 4-5 622702K4 June 14-July 19 QuickStart 2 6-7 622702L4 June 14-July 19 Beginner 7-10 622702M4 June 14-July 19 Int. 1+ 7+ 622702N4 June 15-July 20 QuickStart 2 6-7 622702P4 June 15-July 20 Beginner 7+ 622702R4 June 15-July 20 Adv. Beg. 7+ 622702S4 June 15-July 20 Int. 1+ 7+
SESSION 2: JULY AND AUGUST
Time 3-4pm 4-5pm 5-6pm 3-4pm 4-5pm 5-6pm 4-5pm 5-6pm
11am-noon noon-1:30pm noon-1pm 1-2pm 2-3pm
Days Site M Leahy M Leahy M Leahy W Leahy W Leahy W Leahy Th Crown Th 7+ Sa James Sa James Sa James Sa James Su Lovelace Su Lovelace Su Lovelace Su Lovelace
Time 3-4pm 4-5pm 5-6pm
Location: James Park, Oakton St. west of Dodge Ave. Agea: 5 yrs. & up Fee: FREE to Evanston residents Class # 632702A4 632702B4 632702C4 632702D4 632702E4 632702F4 632702G4 632702H4 632702J4 6327024K4 632702L4 632702M4 632702N4 632702P4 632702R4
Date Aug 1 Aug 1 Aug 1 Aug 8 Aug 8 Aug 8 Aug 15 Aug 15 Aug 15 Aug 22 Aug 22 Aug 22 Aug 29 Aug 29 Aug 29
Day F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F
Time 5-6pm 6-7pm 7-8pm 5-6pm 6-7pm 7-8pm 5-6pm 6-7pm 7-8pm 5-6pm 6-7pm 7-8pm 5-6pm 6-7pm 7-8pm
OUTDOOR SUMMER PRIVATE AND SEMIPRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS (AGES 5+)
3-4pm 4-5pm 5-6pm 4-5pm 5-6pm Crown 9-10am 10-11am 11am-noon noon-1:30pm noon-1pm
Private and semi-private tennis instruction is the ultimate way to improve your tennis skills and speed your progress in tennis! We will help you find the proper instructor to meet your individual needs and goals. Private lesson fees include court time (indoor or outdoor) and are well below the cost of similar lessons at private clubs and resorts. NOTE: Students who cancel lessons less than 24 hours in advance will not be rescheduled or reimbursed. Instructor: Will be matched to player’s specific needs and requests Age: 5 yrs. & up Skill Level: All Location: Various outdoor courts
Private Lessons with Staff Professional: June 2 through Aug. 31 Length Class # 1 hour 623705A4 5-hour pkg. 623705B4
1-2pm 2-3pm 3-4:30pm
(ALL AGES) Come learn to play tennis. It’s a sport you can play all your life; you don’t need a lot of equipment and playing in the park is free. This is the seventh year we have offered this free, popular program for Evanston residents. Registration is limited to one hour per evening, but you are welcome to register for any and all of the Fridays. Tennis racquets and balls are provided during class for those in need of equipment. Space is limited; please sign up right away.
Fee R/NR $65/$75 $286/$328
Semi-Private Instruction: June 2 through Aug. 31 Groups range from two to four people. One person registers and supplies names and addresses of those in the group. Full group fee is due at registration. At least half of the group members must be Evanston residents to receive the resident rate. Note: the fee listed is the total fee for the group. People 2 2 3 3 4 4
Length 1 hour 5-hour pkg. 1 hour 5-hour pkg. 1 hour 5-hour pkg.
Class # 623706A4 623706B4 623706C4 623706D4 623706E4 623706F4
Fee R/NR $74 R/$84 NR $320 R/$368 NR $79 R/$91 NR $343 R/$394 NR $84 R/$96 NR $369 R/$423 NR
3-4:30pm
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Athletics Public Ice-skating Schedule SPRING THROUGH MAY 13 MAIN RINK
STUDIO RINK
Day Time M-F 11:30am-1pm Sa 7:30-9pm Su 2-3:30 pm
Day Time M 4:30-5:45pm Tu 6:15-7:30pm Th 6:15-7:30pm F 7-9pm Sa 4-5:30pm
SUMMER IN EFFECT FROM MAY 19 THROUGH AUG. 31 MAIN RINK
STUDIO RINK
Day Time Sa 7-9pm Su 2-3:30 pm
Day Time Tu & Th 6:15-7:30 pm F 7-9pm Sa 4-5:30 pm
NOTE: The Sun., March 16 session will be cancelled due to the annual ESSC Northshore Speedskating Competition. There also will be no public skating from Wed. May 14 through Sunday, May 18, due to the annual Spring Ice show.
Public Skating and Rink Rentals Come to Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St., kick off your shoes and put on your skates for indoor ice-skating! It’s best to call 847-448-8258 in advance to confirm the schedule.
PUBLIC SKATING ADMISSION Admission is $7 person, all ages and any day of the week.
SKATE RENTAL You can rent skates for $3 per public skating session. Figure skates are available in sizes child 7 through adult 13. A limited supply of hockey skates is available in sizes child 10 through adult 6.
SKATE MORE AND $AVE! A full-year pass valid for all Robert Crown Center public skating sessions is $100! 8SK8 Pass: Enjoy 8 weeks of cool skating this summer for just $30 –skate rental included! This pass is valid for all public ice skating sessions at the Robert Crown Center from June 9 through August 3.
HUNGRY AFTER SKATING? Robert Crown Center has vending machines for snacks and drinks.
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SKATING PARTIES DURING PUBLIC SKATE SESSIONS
Hockey
Host an indoor skating party for only $100 at Robert Crown Ice Complex. The Skating party package for up to 16 people includes ice time during any public skate session, 16 skate rental tickets and two tables in the East Lobby. You just bring the guests and refreshments! Additional skating tickets may be purchased for $5 each. The maximum seating capacity is 20. Advanced reservations are recommended and payment is required at time of booking.
This class is for the true beginner who has no prior skating experience. One adult (in skates) may accompany each child on the ice. No class July 6. Location: Robert Crown Center Studio Rink Age: 4-6 yrs. Fee: $66R/$75 NR Length: 6 sessions Fee: $100 R/$112 NR Length: 10 sessions
HAVE A COOL PRIVATE CELEBRATION! Celebrate your birthday or anniversary or invite your friends to Robert Crown Center for a private ice skating, hockey or broomball party! Skate rental is just $2 per pair and broomball equipment rental is $25 per party group. Advance registration is important, so please call 847-448-8258 today. Studio Rink Fee: $150/hr Main Rink Fee: $320/hr Non-prime time (11:30pm and later): Studio, $120/hr; Main, $250/hr
Speedskating EVANSTON SPEEDSKATING CLUB The Evanston Speedskating Club provides coaching and direction to youth (age 3+) and adults interested in improving their speedskating skills and/or wanting to compete in the sport. Through the Club, competition for all ages and levels is available throughout the season at local skating facilities. Club members are part of the Amateur Skating Association of Illinois. The club meets from September through midMarch at Robert Crown Center. It meets Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15pm and Thursdays, 6-7pm. Summer sessions are 6:15-7:30pm on Thursdays, June 5-Aug. 14. The drop-in fee is $15. Speedskates are available for rental by club skaters. For details, please call Robert Crown Center at 847-448-8258 or visit evanstonspeedskate.com.
SPEEDSKATING COMPETITION ON MARCH 16! Drop by Robert Crown Community Center and Ice Complex to see one of the fastest sports! The annual competition will take place from 8am-5pm on Sun., March 16. Admission is FREE. Public Skating from 2-3:30pm will be cancelled.
Broomball ADULT BROOMBALL LEAGUE Games are played at convenient hours on Sundays. Three leagues are held: spring, Jan.-May; summer, June-August; and fall, Sept.-Dec. For more information, call Nanci Fragassi at Robert Crown Center at 847-859-7824.
PRE-LEARN TO SKATE HOCKEY
Class # Dates Days Time 312520A4 Apr 5-May 10 Sa 1:45-2:15pm 322505A4 June 8-Aug. 17 Su 1-1:30pm
MIGHTY MITES HOCKEY Children engage in team play before the House League Minor Mite Level. Jerseys and socks are provided. Class meets both Sun. and Mon. No class July 6. Location: Robert Crown Center’s Studio Rink Age: 4-6 yrs. Fee: April-May class: $100 R/$110 NR Fee: June-August class: $170 R/$180 NR Class # 312535B4 322510B4
Dates Apr 6-May 11 Apr 7-May 12 June 8-Aug 10 June 9-Aug 4
Days Su M Su M
Time 10:30-11:30am 5:50-6:50pm 10:30-11:30am 5:50-6:50pm
LEARN TO SKATE HOCKEY In our most basic hockey skating class, participants learn how to fall and get up properly, as well as march, glide on two feet, stroke, swizzle, and dip! Students may wear a bicycle or in-line helmet and pads or use our equipment. Hockey skate rental is $2 per session. No class July 6. Prerequisite: None. Location: Robert Crown Center Studio Rink Age: 4-8 yrs. Fee: 6-session April class: $60 R/$67 NR Fee: 10-session June class: $100 R/$112 NR Class # 313580A4 313580B4 313580C4 322506A4
Dates Days Apr 2-May 7 W Apr 5-May 10 Sa Apr 6-May 11 Su June 8-Aug 17 Su
Time 3:45-4:15pm 2:15-2:45pm 1-1:30pm 1:30-2pm
HOCKEY SKILLS The basic skills of stick handling, shooting and passing will be introduced. Helmets with cages are mandatory. Hockey gloves, sticks, elbow pads, and shin guards are required and can be rented each week at no charge. Hockey skates may be rented at $2/ session. Prerequisite: passing a basic skating class and/or the Hockey Director’s approval. No class July 6. Location: Robert Crown Center Studio Rink Age: 6-10 yrs. Fee, 6-session April class: $66 R/$75 NR Fee, 10-session June class: $110 R/$125 NR Class # 312534A4 312534B4 312534C4 322507A4
Dates Days Apr 2-May 7 W Apr 5-May 10 Sa Apr 6-May 11 Su June 8-Aug 17 Su
Time 4:15-5pm 3-3:45pm 1:30-2:15pm 2:15-3pm
YOUTH HOCKEY LEAGUES The Evanston Recreation Division and the Evanston Youth Hockey Association (EYHA) offer participation in youth hockey in the House League or Travel Hockey programs at Robert Crown Ice Complex. Both House and Travel hockey organizations are certified USA Hockey programs.
House League Program The Mite program is administered as an in-house program emphasizing fun and learning. Squirt level and above players compete at neighboring North Shore rinks. The regular season begins with fall registration, team selection and practices; the regular season runs Oct.-Feb. A playoff tournament follows in March. Spring hockey leagues and clinics also are available! Those interested in playing or coaching should contact Del Morris, Director of Evanston Hockey, at 847-894-1521, or at del@evanstonhockey.com; Nanci Fragassi, Robert Crown Center Operations Manager, at 847859-7824; or Scott Kirkpatrick, EYHA President, at 312-543-1457.
EYHA Travel Hockey EYHA administers the travel hockey program available at Robert Crown Center. Teams are offered from Major Mite through high school. Players have a more intense practice and playing schedule geared toward a higher level of competition. For more information, please contact anyone listed in the House League section above.
ADULT DROP-IN HOCKEY Full equipment is required. No checking is allowed. Location: Robert Crown Center’s main rink Age: 18 yrs. & up Schedule until May 13: Mon.-Friday, 1:15-2:45pm Schedule June 7-Aug. 16: Sat., 4:30-6:30pm Fee: $10 per session or buy a 10-use pass for $75.
Figure Skating Spring Classes
Figure skating lessons are held at Robert Crown Center. Lessons meet for 10 weeks. For more information, please call 847-448-8258.
LEARN TO SKATE (AGE 3 -ADULT) Parent Tot Intro to Ice PlayTime Age Level: 3-5 years
Class Fees & Information
Class # 312521A4 312521B4 312521C4 312521D4
Fee Codes: R=Resident of Zips 60201 or 60202; NR= Nonresident
Dates Mar 3-May 5 Mar 5-May 7 Mar 6-May 8 Mar 8-May 10
3 Years Beginner 312522A4 Mar 3-May 312522B4 Mar 5-May 7 312522C4 Mar 6-May 8 312522D4 Mar 8-May 10
Spring Fees: (March–May) Parent/Tot (per couple): $134 R/$144 NR 3, 3-5 or 4-5 Years: $100 R/$110 NR PreAlpha thru Delta: $134 R/$144 NR
Days M W Th Sa
Time noon-12:45pm 1-1:45pm 9:30-10:15am noon-12:45pm
5 W Th Sa
1-1:30pm 9-9:30am 3:45-4:15pm 9:30-10am
3 Years Intermediate/Advanced 312523A4 Mar 3-May 5 M 1:30-2pm 312523B4 Mar 5-May 7 W 10-10:30am 312523C4 Mar 6-May 8 Th 3:45-4:15pm 312523D4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa 9:30-10am
Off-Ice: fee varies 45-minute Pre-Freestyle: $134 R/$144 NR 1-hour Pre-Freestyle or Freestyle: $155 R/$165 NR Specialized classes: fee varies Need to rent skates during class? Figure skates are available in sizes child 7 through adult 13. The fee is $2 per class. Which class is right for me or my child? Ages 3-5 should take a 3 Beginner or a 4-5 Beginner class. Ages 6 yrs.-adult should take a PreAlpha I class. Parents who wish to skate with their young children should sign up for the Parent/Tot Playtime. Parents with older children may sign up for a class on Saturdays at 11:15am, so both of you can skate at the same time. Practice Makes Perfect! Practice ice is available every morning, at lunchtime and in the afternoon. Please pick up more information at the Robert Crown Center office. Fee Assistance Fee assistance is available to qualified Evanston residents for Evanston Recreation Division classes.
Accelerated Training Program Second Class Discount! If the same person takes non-specialized classes a week at the same level, the second class is half-price. You must register at the Robert Crown Center office to get this discount.
4-5 Years Beginner 312524A4 Mar 4-May 6 312524B4 Mar 5-May 7 312524C4 Mar 6-May 8 312524D4 Mar 7-May 9 312524E4 Mar 8-May 10 312524F4 Mar 8-May 10
Tu W Th F Sa Sa
3:45-4:15pm 9-9:30am 9:30-10am 1-1:30pm 9-9:30am 10:15-10:45am
4-5 Years Intermediate/Advanced 312525A4 Mar 4-May 6 Tu 3:45-4:15pm 312525B4 Mar 5-May 7 W 9:30-10am 312525C4 Mar 6-May 8 Th 10-10:30am 312525D4 Mar 7-May 9 F 1:30-2pm 312525E4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa 9-9:30am 5 Years-Teen PreAlpha I 312526A4 Mar 4-May 6 Tu 312526B4 Mar 6-May 8 Th 312526C4 Mar 7-May 9 F 312526D4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa 312526E4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa
5-5:45pm 4:15-5pm 4:15-5pm 8:15-9am 11:15am-noon
5 Years-Teen PreAlpha II 312527A4 Mar 4-May 6 Tu 312527B4 Mar 6-May 8 Th 312527C4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa 312527D4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa
5-5:45pm 4:15-5pm 8:15-9am 11:15am-noon
5 Years-Teen Alpha I 312528A4 Mar 4-May 6 312528B4 Mar 6-May 8 312528C4 Mar 8-May 10 312528D4 Mar 8-May 10
Tu Th Sa Sa
5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8:15-9am 11:15am-noon
5 Years-Teen Alpha II 312529A4 Mar 4-May 6 Tu 312529B4 Mar 6-May 8 Th 312529C4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa
4:15-5pm 5-5:45pm 11:15am-Noon
6 Years-Teen Beta 312530A4 Mar 4-May 6 Tu 312530B4 Mar 5-May 7 W 312530C4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa
4:15-5pm 5:15-6pm 11:15am-noon
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Athletics Learn to Skate continued from previous pg. 6 Years-Teen Gamma Class # Dates 312531A4 Mar 5-May 7 312531B4 Mar 6-May 8 312531C4 Mar 8-May 10
Days W Th Sa
Time 5:15-6pm 4-4:45pm 10-10:45am
6 Years-Teen Delta 312532A4 Mar 5-May 7 W 312532B4 Mar 7-May 9 F 312532C4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa
5:15-6pm 4:15-5pm 10-10:45am
Adult PreAlpha 313548A4 Mar 5-May 7 W 313548B4 Mar 6-May 8 Th 313548C4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa
7-7:45pm 1-1:45pm 11:15am-noon
Adult Alpha 313549A4 Mar 6-May 8 W 313549B4 Mar 7-May 9 Th 313549C4 Mar 9-May 11 Sa
7-7:45pm 1-1:45pm 11:15am-noon
Adult Beta 313551A4 Mar 5-May 7 W 313551B4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa
7:45-8:30pm 11:15am-noon
Adult Gamma and Delta 313552A4 Mar 5-May 7 W 313552B4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa
7:45-8:30pm 11:15am-Noon
Advanced Adult 313550A4 Mar 6-May 8 Th
1:45-2:30pm
ADVANCED CLASSES 6 Years-Teen Preliminary Freestyle Class # Dates Days Time 313553A4 Mar 6-May 8 Th 4-4:45pm 313553B4 Mar 7-May 9 F 4:15-5pm 313553C4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa 9:15-10:15am
6 Years-Teen Freestyle 6 Class # Dates Days 313560A4 Mar 5-May 7 W 313560B4 Mar 6-May 8 Th 313560C4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa
Time 6-7pm 4:45-5:45pm 10:15-11:15am
6 Years-Teen Freestyle 7 & up 313561A4 Mar 5-May 7 W 6-7pm 313561B4 Mar 6-May 8 Th 4:45-5:45pm 313561C4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa 10:15-11:15am
Don’t Sign Up Too Soon for Summer classes! In order to be enrolled in the proper level class, please wait until you receive your spring class evaluation before you sign up for summer!
ADULT SPECIALIZED ON-ICE CLASSES
LEARN TO SKATE (AGE 3 -ADULT)
Adult Freestyle 1-3 $155 R/$165 NR Class # Dates Days Time 313568A4 Mar 5-May 7 W 8:30-9:30pm
SPECIALIZED ADVANCED ON-ICE CLASSES –FREESTYLE LEVEL On-Ice Jumps Age: 6+ Fee: $155 R/$165 NR Class # Dates 313562A4 Mar 6-May 8
Days Time Th 3:45-4:45pm
Power Skating Age: 6+ Fee: $92 R/$102 NR 313564A4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa 8:30-9am Ice Dancing Age: 6+ Fee: $155 R/$165 NR 313565B4 Mar 9-May 25 Su 6:50-7:50pm No Class April 20 & May 18 Axel Workshop F/S 4+ Age: 6+ Fee: $155 R/$165 NR 322541A4 Mar 7-May 9 F 6-7pm Flow and Moves Age: 6+ Fee: $100 R/$110 NR 313566A4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa 8-8:30am Saturday Package Pre-F/S Thru F/S 4 Age: 6-17. Includes Flow, Power & 1 Freestyle class. Fee: $190 R/$200 NR 313574A4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa 8-10:15am
6 Years-Teen Freestyle 1 313554A4 Mar 5-May 7 W 313554B4 Mar 7-May 9 F 313554C4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa
6-7pm 5-6pm 9:15-10:15am
6 Years-Teen Freestyle 2 313555A4 Mar 5-May 7 W 313555B4 Mar 7-May 9 F 313555C4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa
6-7pm 5-6pm 9:15-10:15am
6 Years-Teen Freestyle 3 313556A4 Mar 5-May 7 W 313556B4 Mar 7-May 9 F 313556C4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa
6-7pm 5-6pm 9:15-10:15am
6 Years-Teen Freestyle 4 313557A4 Mar 5-May 7 W 313557B4 Mar 6-May 8 Th 313557C4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa
6-7pm 4:45-5:45pm 9:15-10:15am
Advanced Jumps & Conditioning Age: 6+ Fee: $155 R/$165 NR
6 Years-Teen Freestyle 5 313558A4 Mar 5-May 7 W 313558B4 Mar 6-May 8 Th 313558C4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa
6-7pm 4:45-5:45pm 10:15-11:15am
Pilates for Skaters Age: 6+ Fee: $155 R/$165 NR 313571A4 Mar 5-May 7 W 6-7pm
6 Years-Teen Freestyle 5 Plus 313559A4 Mar 5-May 7 W 6-7pm 313559B4 Mar 6-May 8 Th 4:45-5:45pm 313559C4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa 10:15-11:15am
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Figure Skating Summer Classes
Saturday Package F/S 5 & up Age: 6-17. Includes Flow, Power, Off-Ice Conditioning and one Freestyle class. Fee: $235 R/$245 NR 313575A4 Mar 8-May 10 Sa 8-11:15am
SPECIALIZED OFF-ICE CLASSES (ALL AGES) Class # Dates Days Time 313570A4 Mar 6-May 8 Th 6-7pm
Ballet for Skating Age: 6+ Fee: $155 R/$165 NR 313576A4 Mar 3-May 5 M 6-7pm
Parent Tot Intro to Ice PlayTime Age Level: 3-5 years Class # 322511A4 322511B4 322511C4
Dates June 2-Aug 4 June 4-Aug 6 June 7-Aug 9
3 Years Beginner 322512A4 June 3-Aug 5 322512B4 June 4-Aug 6 322512C4 June 5-Aug 7 322512D4 June 7-Aug 9
Days M W Sa Tu W Th Sa
Time 9:15-10am 11-11:45am 12-12:45pm 9:15-9:45am 4-4:30pm 9:15-9:45am 9:30-10am
3 Years Intermediate/Advanced 322513A4 June 3-Aug 5 Tu 9:15-9:45am 322513B4 June 4-Aug 6 W 4-4:30pm 322513C4 June 5-Aug 7 Th 9:15-9:45am 322513D4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa 9:30-10am 4-5 Years Beginner 322514A4 June 4-Aug 6 322514B4 June 5-Aug 7 322514C4 June 6-Aug 15 322514D4 June 7-Aug 9 322514E4 June 7-Aug 9
W Th F Sa Sa
4-4:30pm 3:45-4:15pm 9:15-9:45am 9-9:30am 10:15-10:45am
4-5 Years Intermediate/Advanced 322515A4 June 4-Aug 6 W 4-4:30pm 322515B4 June 5-Aug 7 Th 3:45-4:15pm 322515C4 June 6-Aug 15 F 9:15-9:45am 322515D4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa 9-9:30am 5 Years-Teen PreAlpha I 322516A4 June 3-Aug 5 Tu 322516B4 June 5-Aug 7 Th 322516C4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa 322516D4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
5-5:45pm 4:15-5pm 8:15-9am 11:15am-noon
5 Years-Teen PreAlpha II 322517A4 June 3-Aug 5 Tu 322517B4 June 5-Aug 7 Th 322517C4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa 322517D4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
5-5:45pm 4:15-5pm 8:15-9am 11:15am-noon
5 Years-Teen Alpha I 322518A4 June 3-Aug 5 322518B4 June 5-Aug 7 322518C4 June 7-Aug 9 322518D4 June 7-Aug 9
Tu Th Sa Sa
4:15-5pm 5-5:45pm 8:15-9am 11:15am-Noon
5 Years-Teen Alpha II 322519A4 June 3-Aug 5 Tu 322519B4 June 5-Aug 7 Th 322519C4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
4:15-5pm 5-5:45pm 11:15am-noon
6 Years-Teen Beta 322520A4 June 3-Aug 5 Tu 322520B4 June 5-Aug 7 Th 322520C4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
4:15-5pm 5-5:45pm 11:15am-Noon
ADULT SPECIALIZED ON-ICE CLASSES
SPECIALIZED OFF-ICE CLASSES (ALL AGES)
Adult Freestyle 1-3 Fee: $155 R/$165 NR Class # Dates Days Time 323511A4 June 4-Aug 6 W 8:30-9:30pm
Advanced Jumps & Conditioning Fee: $155 R/$165 NR
Adult Freestyle and Practice Fee: $200 R/$210 NR 323509A4 June 6-Aug 15 F 7-8:30pm
Pilates for Skaters Fee: $140 R/$150 NR 322550A4 June 11-Aug 6 W 322550B4 June 11-Aug 6 W
11am-noon noon-1pm
Ballet for Skating Fee: $140 R/$150 NR 322564A4 June 10-Aug 5 Tu 322564B4 June 12-Aug 7 Th
1:15-2:15pm 1:15-2:15pm
6 Years-Teen Gamma 322521A4 June 4-Aug 6 W 322521B4 June 5-Aug 7 Th 322521C4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
5:15-6pm 4:15-5pm 10-10:45am
6 Years-Teen Delta 322522A4 June 4-Aug 6 W 322522B4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
5:15-6pm 10-10:45am
Adult PreAlpha 323503A4 June 4-Aug 6 W 323503B4 June 5-Aug 7 Th 323503C4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
7-7:45pm 1-1:45pm 11:15am-noon
Adult Alpha 323504A4 June 4-Aug 6 W 323504B4 June 5-Aug 7 Th 323504C4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
7-7:45pm 1-1:45pm 11:15am-noon
Adult Beta 323505A4 June 4-Aug 6 W 323505B4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
Axel and Double Axel Fee: $155 R/$165 NR Class # Dates Days Time 323531A4 June 2-Aug 4 M 6:30-7:30pm
7:45-8:30pm 11:15am-noon
Adult Gamma and Delta 323506A4 June 4-Aug 6 W 323506B4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
7:45-8:30pm 11:15am-noon
Advanced Adult 323507A4 June 5-Aug 7 Th
1-1:45pm
On-Ice Jumps Fee: $135 R/$145 NR 332539A4 June 12-Aug 7 Th 4:15-5pm Saturday Package PRE F/S Thru F/S4 Includes Power, Flow and one Freestyle class. Fee: $190 R/$200 NR 322535A4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa 8-10:15am Saturday Package F/S 5 & up Includes Flow, Power, Off-Ice Conditioning and one Freestyle class. Fee: $235 R/$245 NR 322536A4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa 8-11:15am Ice Dancing Fee: $135 R/$145 NR 322537A4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa 1:15-2pm Axel Workshop F/S 4+ Fee: $155 R/$165 NR 322540A4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa 8:30-9am Power Skating Fee: $100 R/$100 NR 322541A4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa 8:30-9am Flow and Moves Fee: $100 R/$110 NR 322542A4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa 8-8:30am Figures Fee: $90 R/$100 NR 322543A4 June 12-Aug 7 Th 11:15-11:45am Power Skating Fee: $90 R/$100 NR 322545A4 June 9-Aug 4 M 11:15-11:45am 322545C4 June 13-Aug 15 F 11:15-11:45am Edge and Flow Fee: $90 R/$100 NR 322548A4 June 12-Aug 7 Th 8:15-8:45am Ice Dancing Fee: $90 R/$100 NR 322549B4 June 10-Aug 5 Tu 11:15-11:45am Moves in the Field Class Fee: $100 R/$110 NR 322582A4 June 2-Aug 4 M 6:30-7pm Spin Class Fee: $100 R/$110 NR 322590A4 June 2-Aug 4 M 7-7:30pm High Power Fee: $90 R/$100 NR 322596A4 June 10-Aug 5 Tu 8:15-8:45am
ADVANCED CLASSES 6 Years-Teen Preliminary Freestyle Class # Dates Days Time 322524A4 June 3-Aug 5 Tu 4:15-5:15pm 322524B4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa 9:15-10:15am 6 Years-Teen Freestyle 1 322525A4 June 3-Aug 5 Tu 322525B4 June 4-Aug 6 W 322525C4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
4:15-5:15pm 6-7pm 9:15-10:15am
6 Years-Teen Freestyle 2 322526A4 June 3-Aug 5 Tu 322526B4 June 4-Aug 6 W 322526C4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
4:15-5:15pm 6-7pm 9:15-10:15am
6 Years-Teen Freestyle 3 322527A4 June 3-Aug 5 Tu 322527B4 June 4-Aug 6 W 322527C4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
4:15-5:15pm 6-7pm 9:15-10:15am
6 Years-Teen Freestyle 4 322528A4 June 4-Aug 6 W 322528B4 June 5-Aug 7 Th 322528C4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
6-7pm 5-6pm 9:15-10:15am
6 Years-Teen Freestyle 5 322529A4 June 4-Aug 6 W 322529B4 June 5-Aug 7 Th 322529C4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
6-7pm 5-6pm 10:15-11:15am
6 Years-Teen Freestyle 6 322531A4 June 4-Aug 6 W 322531B4 June 5-Aug 7 Th 322531C4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa
6-7pm 5-6pm 10:15-11:15am
6 Years-Teen Freestyle 7 & up 322532A4 June 4-Aug 6 W 6-7pm 322532B4 June 5-Aug 7 Th 5-6pm 322532C4 June 7-Aug 9 Sa 10:15-11:15am
Class # Dates Days Time 322539A4 June 5-Aug 7 Th 6-7pm
SPECIALIZED ADVANCED ON-ICE CLASSES –FREESTYLE LEVEL
Classes will not be held on Friday, July 4. Summer specialized classes that meet MondayFriday before 4pm meet for 9 weeks only. Please see pg 37 for general descriptions of figure skating classes and fee information. Fee assistance is available to qualified Evanston residents for Evanston Recreation Division classes.
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Athletics SPRING THREE & FOUR STAR GOLF CLASSES
Youth Golf FREE YOUTH GOLF CLINIC This fun-filled program for players at all golf levels offers free golf instruction and games and kicks off the Evanston outdoor golf season. Register online or call 847-448-8252 by April 16 (late reg. fee listed below). The clinic will be cancelled in the event of rain. If cancelled, participants who paid a fee will receive a full refund. Instructors: 3 Point Athletics Location: Evanston/Wilmette Community Golf Course putting practice area and ChandlerNewberger Center Age: Grades 1-8 Fee (registrations by April 16): FREE Late registration fee: $10 R/$20 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 612879A4 Apr 19
Day Sa
Time 10-11:30am
SPRING FIVE STAR GOLF LEAGUE This league for both boys and girls gives intermediate and advanced players a more competitive experience. All players should have at least two years of on-course playing experience or two years of golf camp experience. Participants should have a comfortable understanding of proper grips, club choice and full swing or putting stroke form. Throughout the league, players will receive golf instruction and opportunities for supervised play on the golf course. A fun, recreational golf tournament is held at the end of the league. In the event of rain, the program will be extended by one week. Please register by April 21; space may be available after that date if minimum enrollment is reached. 847-448-8682. Instructors: 3 Point Athletics Location: Evanston/Wilmette Community Golf Course putting practice area and ChandlerNewberger Center Age: Grades 4-8 Fee: $150 R/$175 NR Length: 5 sessions
Get into the swing of things! Boys and girls of all ability levels receive instruction on key aspects of the game: chipping, putting and iron play. Etiquette and rules of the game also are covered. Beginning players are those with little to no playing experience, while advanced beginning/ intermediate-level players should previously have attended Chandler-Newberger Center golf camps/ classes or have received formal golf instruction. In the event of rain, the program will be extended one week. Youth are encouraged to bring their own clubs; however, they may borrow ours at the program. Class sizes are limited to allow personalized instruction; sign up early! Register by April 17. Space may be available after that date if minimum enrollment is reached. Instructors: 3 Point Athletics Location: Evanston/Wilmette Community Golf Course putting practice area and ChandlerNewberger Center Age: Varies Fee: 2-hr. classes: $150 R/$175 NR Fee: 1-hr. classes: $75 R/$88 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 612833A4 Apr 21-May 19 M 4-5pm 612833B4 Apr 21-May 19 M 5-7pm 612833C4 Apr 21-May 19 M 5-7pm
Class # Dates Day Time 612834A4 Apr 24-May 22 W 4:30-6:30pm
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Martial Arts TAEKWON-DO Grandmaster Connelly is Evanston’s most experienced Taekwon-do martial arts professional. The Grandmaster’s classes are fun, safe, age-appropriate and a rewarding experience on many levels. For over 25 years, his Levy Center programs have had success in teaching and motivating kids to keep growing stronger in body, mind, and spirit–to become Black Belt Leaders. Classes are available for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. For additional program information, contact Grandmaster Connelly at 847-568-0912 or visit Connellysacademy.com. No class May 26, Sept. 1. Register online or at 847-448-8250. Instructor: Grandmaster Connelly Location: Levy Senior Center Age and fee varies; see below Class # Dates Age Fee 512301A4 Mar 24-May 12 4-7 $96 R/$106 NR 512301B4 Mar 24-May 12 7+ $96 R/$106 NR 513302A4 Mar 24-May 12 Adv.Teen/Adult $120 R/$130 NR 512301C4 Mar 19-May 7 4-7 $96 R/$106 NR 512301D4 Mar 19-May 7 Green belt & up $96 R/$106 NR 512301E4 Mar 19-May 7 Adv. Youth $120 R/$130 NR 512301F4 May 19 -July 14 4-7 $96 R/$106 NR 512301G4 May 19-July 14 7+ $96 R/$106 NR 513302B4 May 19-July 14 Adv.Teen/Adult $120 R/$130 NR 512301H4 May 14-July 2 4-7 $96 R/$106 NR 512301I4 May 14-July 2 Green belt & up $96 R/$106 NR 512301J4 May 14-July 2 Adv. Youth $120 R/$130 NR 522301A4 July 21-Sep 15 4-7 $96 R/$106 NR 522301B4 July 21-Sep 15 7+ $96 R/$106 NR 523311A4 July 21-Sep 15 Adv. Teen/Adult $120 R/$130 NR 522301C4 July 9-Aug 27 4-7 $96 R/$106 NR 522301D4 July 9-Aug 27 Green belt & up $96 R/$106 NR 522301E4 July 9-Aug 27/ Adv. Youth $120 R/$130 NR
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LITTLE DRAGONS This program will enhance development in a fun and motivating environment. Your child will learn how to work with others and follow directions from their instructors through positive social interaction. Little Dragons develop a more confident and enthusiastic outlook, which provides a strong foundation for the school years ahead. First-time participants may register for Little Dragons I at 9:30am. Little Dragons II (yellow and orange stripes) meet at 10:05am and Little Dragons III (green stripes and higher) meet at 10:35am. For program info., please contact Fonseca Martial Arts at 847-866-0200 or e-mail info@fonsecamartialarts.com. No classes May 17, 24, July 5. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 4-6 yrs. Fee, 7-session spring class: $70 R/$91 NR Fee, 12-session summer class: $120 R/$156 NR Class # 212803A4 212803B4 212803C4 222808A4 222808B4 222808C4
Dates Apr 5-May 31 Apr 5-May 31 Apr 5-May 31 June 7-Aug 30 June 7-Aug 30 June 7-Aug 30
Day Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa
Time 9:30-10am 10:05-10:35am 10:35-11:05am 9:30-10am 10:05-10:35am 10:35-11:05am
ALL AGES KARATE World class athletes John and Elisa Fonseca will help you and your family members build cardiovascular fitness, speed, strength, flexibility, body awareness, control and precision in movement. Karate strengthens inner well-being and self-esteem as it emphasizes discipline and respect. No classes May 17, 24; July 5. For program info., please contact Fonseca Martial Arts at 847-866-0200 or email info@fonsecamartialarts.com. Instructors: Fonseca Martial Arts staff Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 7 yrs. & up Fee, 7-session spring classes: $70 R/$91 NR Fee, 12-session summer classes: $120 R/$156 NR Class # 212809A4 212809B4 212809C4 222807A4 222807B4 222807C4
Dates Apr 2-May 14 Apr 5-May 31 Apr 5-May 31 June 4 -Aug 27 June 7-Aug 30 June 7-Aug 30
Days W Sa Sa W Sa Sa
Time 7-8pm 11:15am-noon noon-12:45pm 7-8pm 11:15am-noon noon-12:45pm
KARATE Join the Fleetwood-Jourdain staff as you learn the basic and advance karate skills. 847-448-8254 or visit youtube.com/genkievanston. No class July 5. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 7-13 (10:30am class); 14+ (11:30am class) Fee, 11-session spring class: $65 R/$75 NR Fee, 9-session summer class: $65 R/$75 NR Class # 412105A4 412105B4 422805A4 422805B4
Dates Mar 15-May 24 Mar 15-May 24 June 14-Aug 16 June 14-Aug 16
Day Time Sa 10:30-11:30am Sa 11:30am-1:30pm Sa 10:30-11:30am Sa 11:30am-1:30pm
Personal Training/ Fitness Rooms FITNESS ROOM AT FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN CENTER Ages 18 and older Come for a tour! Our fitness room is a bright, beautiful place to work out and it has what you need to get in shape or stay in shape: Tunturi exercycles, Precor ergocycles, Aerostep steppers and a Trotter treadmill. Membership options for adults: one year, $120; six months, $80; and one month, $50. Family partners team package: if 4 members sign up together at $275 each, they will receive a one-year membership! Closed on holidays. 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 13 yrs. & up Daily fee: $10; see above for discounted adult fees Dates Days Time Ongoing M-F 8am-8:30pm Sa 9am-4pm
Days Age Time M-F 18-54 7am-9pm/5-9pm Sa-Su 18-54 9am-3pm M-F 55+ 7am-9pm Sa-Su 55+ 9am-3pm Fees, Levy Center members: $115/yr. or $10/mo. Minimum age: 55. Fees, Evanston residents: $300/yr. or $26/mo. Fees, Nonresidents: $350/yr. or $32/mo. Daily fee, all adults: $5.
Yoga All yoga classes are held at the Levy Senior Center 847-448-8250
YOGA TO HEAL: THRIVING THROUGH AND BEYOND CANCER NEW!
Teen Fitness Room Special Teens age 13-17 are invited to join the fitness room at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center at a special discounted price! Encourage your friends to join, too, so you can work out together. 847-448-8254. Fee per person: 1 year, $80; 6 months, $60; one month, $20; drop-in, $5 daily
PERSONAL TRAINING AT THE LEVY CENTER Ages 18 and older You don’t have to be a Levy Center member or a Fitness Room member to purchase a personal training package; the only requirement is that you’re age 18 or older! Choose either 5 or 10 sessions, then choose 30-minute or 60-minute personal training sessions. To receive the discount, you must pre-purchase a package (i.e., no discount if you buy sessions one at a time) and must use the same trainer for all sessions. Personal training passes expire 6 months from the date of issue. Sign up today at the Levy Center’s office and you’ll be on the road to a healthier tomorrow! 847-448-8250. Fee: 30-minute sessions: 1 session, $27; 5-session package, $123; 10-session package, $244. Fee: 60-minute sessions: 1 session, $43; 5-session package, $194; 10-session package, $387.
FITNESS ROOM AT LEVY CENTER Ages 18 and older Improve your stamina, balance and shape when you commit to being active! It’s easy when you join our Fitness Room with its top-quality equipment and bright, cheerful atmosphere. Operating hours are subject to change on holidays.
Integrate the healing power of yoga into your strategy to get well and stay cancer-free. Use breath, guided imagery and movement to increase your health, improve range of movement, strength and energy. Reduce treatment symptoms and pain and minimize distracting or unproductive thoughts. The class is designed to support adults at any phase of treatment or beyond who are able to function in a group setting. Instructor: Shauna Babcock Age: 18 yrs. and older Fee: $48, Levy member; $51 R/$57 NR Length: 8 weeks Class # 513315A4 513315B4 523325A4
Dates Mar 1-Apr 19 Apr 26-June 14 June 21-Aug 9
Day Sa Sa Sa
Time 9-10:15am 9-10:15am 9-10:15am
BEGINNING YOGA–TEEN/ADULT In this “sampler” class of over 60 yoga poses, you’ll experience relaxation and meditation techniques along with strengthening and flexibility poses in a non-competitive atmosphere. Please wear loose clothing and avoid food for two hours before sessions. Instructor: Emily Williams-Guthrie Age: 12 yrs. and older Fee, March start: $48, Levy member; $51 R/$57 NR Length: 6 weeks Fee, May or July start: $55, Levy member; $58 R/$64 NR Length: 7 weeks Class # 513310A4 513310B4 523301A4
Dates Mar 6-Apr 10 May 1-June 12 July 10-Aug 14
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CONTINUING YOGA–TEEN/ADULT This class is for those who have prior yoga experience and are able to sustain a higher level of effort. You’ll relax in a non-competitive atmosphere while practicing activities leading to flexibility, strength and balance, and learn meditation techniques. Instructor: Emily Williams-Guthrie Age: 12 yrs. and older Fee, March or April start: $48, Levy member; $51 R/$57 NR Length: 6 weeks Fee, June start: $55, Levy member; $58 R/$64 NR Length: 7 weeks Class # 513311A4 513311B4 523302A4
Dates Mar 3-Apr 7 Apr 28-June 9 June 30-Aug 11
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Time 6-7:30pm 6-7:30pm 6-7:30pm
OPEN YOGA Yoga will enhance your flexibility and assist you with control and mind/body connectedness. This class is open to all fitness levels. If you don’t attend class every week, be sure to call 847-448-8250 on Sunday morning to be sure the class is meeting that day. Instructor: Jancy Jerome Age: 18 yrs. and older Day/Time: Sundays, 10-11:15am (ongoing) Fee for 6-pass punch card: $47, Levy member; $50 R/$54 NR
BEGINNING YOGA FOR SENIORS Explore the benefits of yoga postures, breathing and more to improve flexibility of body and mind. You must be able to easily transfer from standing to sitting to lying down. No previous experience needed, just an open mind to explore new experiences. Wear non-binding clothing. Mats are provided; no shoes are needed. Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee, March or April start: $67, Levy member; $77, nonmember Length: 8 weeks Fee, June start: $62, Levy member; $72, nonmember Length: 7 weeks Class # 514322A4 514322B4 524303A4
Dates Mar 4-Apr 24 Apr 29-June 19 June 24-Aug 14
Days Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu, Th
Time 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am
CONTINUING YOGA FOR SENIORS
ZUMBA
This class is for participants who have previous yoga experience with Betsy Murphy. Please wear non-binding clothing. Mats are provided; no shoes are needed. Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee, March or April start: $67, Levy member; $77, nonmember Length: 8 weeks Fee, June start: $62, Levy member; $72, nonmember Length: 7 weeks
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music/ dance themes (with easy to follow steps) creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! Routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body. Maximize caloric output and fat burning! No class July 5. Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld/Joann Milivojevic Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and older Fee: $56, Levy member; $59 R/$55 NR Length: 8 weeks
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Dates Mar 4-Apr 24 Apr 29-June 19 June 24-Aug 14
Days Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu, Th
Time 8:15-9:15am 8:15-9:15am 8:15-9:15am
GENTLE CHAIR YOGA FOR SENIORS Join us if you want to explore the mind-body practices of yoga, but are less ambulatory or less able to transfer easily. No experience needed; all are welcome! Yoga will be performed seated in a chair or using the chair for support in standing poses. Learn yoga movement, breathing and relaxation practices to increase flexibility of mind and body. Please wear comfortable clothing. Instructor: Betsy Murphy RN Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee, March or April start: $67, Levy member; $77, nonmember Length: 8 weeks Fee, June start: $62, Levy member; $72, nonmember Length: 7 weeks Class # 514339A4 514339B4 524339A4
Dates Mar 4-Apr 24 Apr 29-June 19 June 24-Aug 14
Day Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu, Th
Time 10:45-11:45am 10:45-11:45am 10:45-11:45am
Teen and Adult Fitness BELLY DANCE Are you looking for a great ab workout that is also fun? Our belly dance class tightens and tones your abs while you express yourself in the exotic world of music. This class is open to women only and fills quickly! Visit misstaj.com Instructor: TAJ Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and older Fee: $56, Levy member; $59 R/$65 NR Length: 6 weeks Class # Dates Day Time 513314A4 April 9-May 14 W 7-8pm 523303A4 June 11-July 16 W 7-8pm
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Class # 513306A4 513306B4 513306C4 513306D4 523307A4 523307B4 523307C4 523307D4
Dates Mar 4-Apr 22 Apr 29-June 17 Mar 1-Apr 19 Apr 26-June 14 June 24-Aug 12 Aug 19-Oct 7 June 21-Aug 16 Aug 23-Oct 11
Days Tu Tu Sa Sa Tu Tu Sa Sa
Time 7:30-8:30pm 7:30-8:30pm 9:15-10:15am 9:15-10:15am 7:30-8:30pm 7:30-8:30pm 9:15-10:15am 9:15-10:15am
NIA Get your groove on with this part-dance, partexercise, all-joy movement form. Get your heart pumping, body moving and energy flowing in a way that leads to health, wellness and fitness. Instructor: Myrna Weinman Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and older Fee: $48, Levy member; $51 R/$57 NR Length: 8 weeks Class # 513329A4 513329B4 523316A4 523316B4
Dates Day Mar 5-Apr 23 W Apr 30-June 18 W June 25-Aug 13 W Aug 20-Oct 8 W
Time 6-7pm 6-7pm 6-7pm 6-7pm
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS 30 minutes for good-time, low-impact aerobics, 30 minutes for strength exercises and stretching. A complete workout that is over before you know it! Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. & older Fee: $67, Levy member; $70 R/$76 NR Length: 8 weeks Class # 513323A4 513323B4 523314A4 523314B4
Dates Mar 4-Apr 24 Apr 29-June 19 June 24-Aug 14 Aug 19-Oct 9
Days Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu, Th
Time 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm
TUMMY AND TUSH
TAI CHI FUNDAMENTALS
QI GONG
This class concentrates only on your tummy and tush. If you have been trying to slim down those problem areas, then this is the class for you! Great exercise routines will strengthen and firm your abdominal (tummy) and gluteus muscles (tush). Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and older Fee: $67, Levy member; $70 R/$76 NR Length: 8 weeks
This class includes Tai Chi foundation practices, as well as techniques designed to energize the body, reduce and manage stress and improve balance, stability and flexibility. Its gentle movements can facilitate harmonious energy flow throughout the body to enhance well-being. Instructor: Francesca Segal Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and older Fee: $54, Levy member; $57 R/$63 NR Length: 8 weeks
Create a healthier connection between your spirit, mind, and body! This class will increase your flexibility, coordination, balance, and circulation. Location: Robert Crown Center Age: 16 yrs and up Fee: $57 R/$64 NR Length: 7 sessions
Class # 513322A4 513322B4 523313A4 523313B4
Dates Mar 4-Apr 24 Apr 29-June 19 June 24-Aug 14 Aug 19-Oct 9
Days Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu, Th
Time 5:30-6:15pm 5:30-6:15pm 5:30-6:15pm 5:30-6:15pm
CONTINUING ALL-LEVELS PILATES This class is open to all levels of Pilates participants. Students will learn Pilates moves with the assistance of stretch bands and balls. We’ll bounce, balance, stretch and strengthen using the Pilates principles of concentration, control, precision and proper breathing. Low impact and wonderful for the spine. Instructor: JoAnn Milivojevich Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and older Fee: $48, Levy member; $51 R/$57 NR Length: 8 weeks Class # 513312A4 513312B4 523304A4 523304B4
Dates Mar 4-Apr 22 Apr 29-June 17 June 24-Aug 12 Aug 19-Oct 7
Day Tu Tu Tu Tu
Time 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm
PILATES/YOGA FUSION We blend the best of both disciplines to provide participants with a strong core, flexibility, and overall strength. No class July 5. Instructor: Joann Milivojevic Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and older Fee: $48, Levy member; $51 R/$57 NR Length: 8 weeks Class # 513305A4 513305B4 523323A4 523323B4
Dates Mar 1-Apr 19 Apr 26-June 14 June 21-Aug 16 Aug 23-Oct 11
Day Sa Sa Sa Sa
Time 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am
INTRO TO TAI CHI Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese form of exercise known for its slow, circular hand motions and its strong dance-like foot movements. The ability to concentrate and move in sequence is the key to success. Location: Robert Crown Center Age: 16 yrs. & up Fee: $57 R/$64 NR Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates Day 213803A4 Apr 1-May 13 Tu 213803B4 Apr 3-May 15 Th
Time 9-10am 10-11am
Class # 513328A4 513328B4 523315A4 523315B4
Dates Mar 2-Apr 20 Apr 27-June 15 June 22-Aug 10 Aug 17-Oct 5
Day Su Su Su Su
Time 1-2:30pm 1-2:30pm 1-2:30pm 1-2:30pm
TAI CHI Tai Chi is a relaxing, gentle, flowing exercise coordinating movement, breath and mind. Tai Chi benefits people of all physical abilities. You’ll increase your flexibility, coordination, balance and circulation. Previous class experience required for Intermediate class. Instructor: Norm Zuefle Location: Levy Center Age: 18 & up Fee: $63, Levy member; $66 R/$72 NR Length: 8 weeks
Beginning Level Class # Dates Days Time 513317A4 Mar 4-Apr 24 Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am 513317B4 Apr 29-June 19 Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am
Class # Dates Day 213303A4 April 3-May 15 Th
Time 11am-noon
HEALTHY STEPS EXERCISE Healthy Steps is a fun, gentle exercise class that is set to music and aimed at helping those recovering from cancer, surgery or dealing with chronic illness to heal and thrive. Class is divided into 4 segments: Lymphatic, Seated, Standing and Dance. It incorporates musical rhythm, theme, and light exercise equipment. This class is taught by a certified Healthy Steps instructor. Participants may sit or stand during class. Comfortable clothing, flat shoes, and a water bottle are recommended. All fitness levels are welcome. Instructor: Maria Sobol Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and older Fee: $69, Levy member; $72 R/$84 NR Length: 6 weeks Class # 513309A4 513309B4 533326A4 533326B4
Dates Mar 12-Apr 16 Apr 30-June 4 June 18-July 23 Aug 6-Sep 10
Days W W W W
Time 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm
COMING THIS SUMMER: LAKEFRONT FITNESS FIVE DAYS A WEEK!
Intermediate Level Class # Dates Days Time 513320A4 Mar 4-Apr 24 Tu, Th 7-8:15am 513320B4 Apr 29-June 19 Tu, Th 7-8:15am
TAI CHI @ THE LAKEFRONT This relaxing, gentle, flowing exercise coordinating movement, breath and mind will benefit people of all physical abilities. You’ll increase your flexibility, coordination, balance and circulation. In the event of inclement weather, class meets at the Levy Center. Instructor: Norm Zuefle Location: Burnham Shores Park (lakefront between Dempster & Hamilton) Age: 18 yrs. and older Fee: $47, Levy member; $50 R/$55 NR Length: 6 weeks
All fitness classes will take place at Clark St. Beach Monday through Friday from 6-7pm. Details will be posted at cityofevanston.org/levy and at all recreation centers after the class schedule is confirmed. For more information, please call Adam Abajian, Lakefront Program Manager, at 847-866-2913 or Karen Hawk, Levy Center Program Manager, at 847-448-8294.
Beginning Level Class # Dates Days Time 523309A4 June 24-July 31 Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am
Intermediate Level (previous class experience needed) Class # Dates Days Time 523310A4 June 24-July 31 Tu, Th 7-8:15am
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Athletics Age 55+ Fitness QI GONG FOR SENIORS Create a healthier connection between your spirit, mind and body! This class teaches you a relaxing and gentle exercise that increases your flexibility, coordination, balance and circulation. People of all physical abilities benefit. No class on July 4. Instructor: Francesca Segal Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee, March start: $73, Levy member; $83, nonmember Length: 8 weeks Fee, April, June and Aug. start: $64, Levy member; $74, nonmember Length: 7.5 weeks Class # 514325A4 514325B4 524306A4 524306B4
Dates Mar 4-Apr 25 Apr 28-June 20 June 23-Aug 15 Aug 18-Oct 10
Days Tu, F Tu, F Tu, F Tu, F
Time 10:30am-noon 10:30am-noon 10:30am-noon 10:30am-noon
TAI CHI Tai Chi is a relaxing, gentle, flowing exercise coordinating movement, breath and mind. It benefits people of all physical abilities. You’ll increase your flexibility, coordination, balance and circulation. No registration allowed after week two. No class July 4. Instructor: Evelyn Thompson Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee: $59, Levy member; $69, nonmember Length: 8 weeks Class # 514327A4 514327B4 524307A4
Dates Day Feb 28-Mar 18 F Apr 25-June 13 F June 20-Aug 15 F
Time 9-10:30am 9-10:30am 9-10:30am
ZUMBA GOLD® This fitness program is innovative, fun and exciting. It is designed for active older adults, true beginners (people who aren’t used to exercising) or people who may be limited physically. The instructor adds strength and stretching to the end of the class. No class July 4. Instructor: Judy Mooney Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee, July start: $47, Levy member; $57, nonmember Length: 7 weeks Fee, March, May or Aug. start: $48, Levy member; $58, nonmember Length: 8 weeks Class # 514303A4 514303B4 524301A4 524301B4
Dates Day Mar 14-May 2 F May 9-June 27 F July 11-Aug 22 F Aug 29-Oct 17 F
Time 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am
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CORE AND MORE This floor class strengthens the core muscles surrounding the spine. Learn how to work the abdominals, obliques and lower back muscles for a leaner, stronger, more-flexible you. No class May 26, Sept 1. Instructor: Suzy Crawford Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee: $48, Levy member; $58, nonmember Length: 8 weeks Class # 514324A4 514324B4 524305A4
Dates Day Mar 10-Apr 28 M May 5-June 30 M July 7-Aug 25 M
Time 11:30am-12:15pm 11:30am-12:15pm 11:30am-12:15pm
FELDENKRAIS: AWARENESS THRU MOVEMENT Are you having more difficulty getting up from the floor, climbing stairs or walking? Are you just generally finding yourself uncomfortable in daily life? Awareness Through Movement classes can help you recapture the ease of movement you once had. People of all ages and abilities may benefit. No class July 4. Instructor: Robin Sterling Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee: $48, Levy member; $58, nonmember Length: 8 weeks Class # 514328A4 514328B4 524309A4 524309B4
Dates Day Feb 28-Apr 18 F Apr 25-June 13 F June 20-Aug 15 F Aug 22-Oct 10 F
Time 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is designed specifically for people with arthritis. It uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion, help maintain muscle strength and increase overall stamina. The exercises learned in this program should not replace therapeutic exercises prescribed by your therapist. Instructor: Susan Mendelsohn Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee, $67, Levy member: $77, nonmember Length: 8 weeks Class # 514329A4 514329B4 524310A4 524310B4
Dates Mar 4-Apr 24 Apr 29-June 19 June 24-Aug 14 Aug 19-Oct 9
Day Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu, Th
Time 10-10:45am 10-10:45am 10-10:45am 10-10:45am
CORE FOR BETTER BALANCE & STRENGTH This class integrates gentle, yet challenging, movements to increase flexibility, strength and balance. All of the exercises use mind/ body techniques to increase memory and brain function and can be modified for beginning through intermediate students. The routines can be performed standing or seated, so adults at any fitness level will feel comfortable participating. Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee, March, April or Aug. start: $67, Levy member; $77, nonmember Length: 8 weeks Fee, June start: $63, Levy member; $73, nonmember Length: 7.5 weeks Class # 514330A4 514330B4 524311A4 524311B4
Dates Day Mar 4-Apr 24 Tu, Th Apr 29-June 19 Tu, Th June 24-Aug 14 Tu, Th Aug 19-Oct 9 Tu, Th
Time 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am 11-11:45am
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION TAI CHI This program was specifically developed for people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions and is taught by an Arthritis Foundation certified instructor. Gentle slow movements, an upright stance and powerful healing qigong exercises help you increase mobility, improve balance, strengthen muscles, and release tension in your body without overstressing the joints. Instructor: Carolyn Martinez Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee: $48, Levy member; $58, nonmember Length: 8 weeks Class # 514323A4 514323B4 524303A4 524303B4
Dates Mar 4-Apr 22 Apr 29-June 17 June 24-Aug 12 Aug 19-Oct 7
Day Tu Tu Tu Tu
Time 2-3pm 2-3pm 2-3pm 2-3pm
Session option for SilverSneakers® Classic, Cardio, Strength and Stretch, Cardio/Strength & Stretch/Zumba Gold® Combo and Total Wellness Classes: Take one or two day(s) a week session for these 4 classes at a prorated rate. Register in person at the Levy Center or by phone with staff at the Levy Center, no online registration.
SILVERSNEAKERS® CLASSIC
CARDIO, STRENGTH AND STRETCH
You’ll have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Some Medicare recipients qualify to take this class at no charge. To find out if you qualify, please call Karen Hawk at 847-448-8294. No class May 26, July 4 and Sept 1. Instructor: Beth Klobuchar-Oliver Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee, 8-week classes: $70, Levy member; $80, nonmember There is no charge for Silver Sneaker members
This class begins with 30 minutes of cardio work, continues with 20 minutes of strength work and finishes with 10 minutes of stretching. No class May 2, July 4 or Sept. 1. Instructor: Marla Lampert Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee: $97, Levy member; $107, nonmember Length: 8 weeks
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays from 1-2pm & Fridays from 11:30am-12:30pm
Sign up for both Cardio, Strength & Stretch and Zumba Gold® and save! All classes combine aerobic activity, strength training and stretching. M & W classes meet 10:30-11:30am; Friday class meets 9:30-10:30am. No class May 26, July 4 & Sept. 1. Instructor: Marla Lampert & Judy Mooney Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee: $97, Levy member; $107, nonmember Length: 8 weeks
Class # 513307A4 513307B4 524302A4 524302B4
Dates Days Mar 10-May 2 M, W, F May 5-June 27 M, W, F June 30-Aug 22 M, W, F Aug 25-Oct 17 M, W, F
Time Varies Varies Varies Varies
Class # 514326A4 514326B4 524308A4 524308B4
Dates Days Mar 10-May 2 M, W, F May 5-June 27 M, W, F June 30-Aug 22 M, W, F Aug 25-Oct 17 M, W, F
Time 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am
CARDIO/STRENGTH & STRETCH/ZUMBA GOLD® COMBO
Join us for the golf season!
Class # 514308A4 514308B4 524321A4 524321B4
Dates Mar 10-May 2 May 5-June 27 June 30-Aug 22 Aug 25-Oct 17
Day M, W, F M, W, F M, W, F M, W, F
Time Varies Varies Varies Varies
TOTAL WELLNESS This comprehensive, balanced program includes aerobic movement, weight and resistance training, core strength exercises and stretching. Join us for a gentle, yet thorough, fitness class that will help you attain complete wellness. Monday & Wednesday class meets 11:30am12:30pm; Friday class meets 1-2pm. No class May 26, July 4 and Sept 1. Instructor: Francesca Segal Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and older Fee: $97, Levy member; $107, nonmember Length: 8 weeks Class # 514306A4 514306B4 524318A4 524318B4
Dates Mar 10-May 2 May 5-June 27 June 30-Aug 22 Aug 25-Oct 17
Day M, W, F M, W, F M, W, F M, W, F
Time Varies Varies Varies Varies
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Located along the beautiful North Shore channel, golfers of all ages and skill levels can enjoy the game on our updated, fun, and unique course! Special golf packages for individuals, families and youth are on tap.
Canal Shores provides a special venue with a focus on golf education for youth in our community and appreciation of the sport! Families welcome! Golf lessons and clinics are available at all levels.
Where your family golfs!
We’re a proud sponsor and host of citywide programs and events. See why Canal Shores is THE destination for memorable events and golf outings. Visit and experience YOUR community golf course.
EVANSTON-WILMETTE COMMUNITY GOLF COURSE ASSOCIATION 1030 Central St., Evanston, IL, 60201 phone: 847-475-9173 evanstonwilmettecgc@gmail.com web: www.ewcgolf.org
To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 45
Ecology Ecology Special Events ARBORETUM EGG HUNT “Betsy the Bearded Dragon” needs our help! She’s misplaced her eggs in the arboretum. You can help her find them, learn about salamanders and take part in activities and a craft. Bring a basket or bag for collecting. A special area is reserved for egg hunters 18 mo.-8 yrs., as well as for children with special needs. Preregistration required. Sponsor: North Suburban Youth Foundation. Location: Evanston Ecology Center and adjacent Ladd Arboretum Age: 18 mo. & up Fee: $5 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # 113130A4 113130B4 113130C4 113130D4
About the Ecology Section All Ecology classes and programs listed are offered by the Evanston Ecology Center, which is part of the City of Evanston’s Recreation Division. The Ecology Center’s programs and classes focus on environmental education, natural history and conservation. Location: The Ecology Center is located at 2024 McCormick Blvd. (at Bridge Street). Registration: Please register early! Classes fill quickly. Call 847-448-8256 for class information and status. Fee code: R=Resident of ZIP code 60201 or 60202. NR=Nonresident EEA Member Fee=Evanston Environmental Association Member Fee
Date April 19 April 19 April 19 April 19
Time 10-11am 11:30am-12:30pm 1-2pm 2:30-3:30pm
EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION APRIL 26 Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with the Ecology Center! Help the Ladd Arboretum Committee beautify the Ladd Arboretum with an Arboretum clean-up from 9am-noon. The Farmers’ Market’s last day for the season will take place from 9am-1pm. After that, join in some festive activities, games and crafts from 2-5pm. Informational stations will guide you to a smaller environmental footprint. Bring the whole family to honor our home, sweet home! Location: Evanston Ecology Center and adjacent Ladd Arboretum Age: All ages Day/Date/Time: Sat., April 26, see above Admission: FREE
NATIONAL DRINKING WATER WEEK: TUNE OUT & DRINK UP! Celebrate National Drinking Water Week during Tune Out TV Week with a splash! Join Ecology Center staff for fun after-school activities all week. We’ll explore the wonderful history, properties and uses of water with mini-experiments, observations and games. Each day, we will have a different theme and self-guided activities, so be sure to stop by all week. For details, visit cityofevanston. org/drinkingwaterweek! Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: Grades K-5 Fee: Free Dates Days May 5-9 M-F
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Day Sa Sa Sa Sa
Time 3:30-5pm
EVANSTON GARDEN FAIR The annual Evanston Garden Fair offers a great selection of perennials, annuals, vegetable and herb plants. Most of the plants have been dug up from members’ gardens, so you know they will thrive in your garden. Plants are labeled for species and sun/shade conditions. A new feature is a selection of potted baskets and containers ready for your use or for gifts. One of these containers would make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift. Club members are available to answer your plant and landscape questions. The proceeds from the Fair support Evanston landscape and beautification projects, such as at the Civic Center and Heiberger Garden at ETHS. 847-448-8256. Sponsor: Lincolnwood Garden Club of Evanston Location: Independence Park, Central St. at Stewart St. Dates/Day/Time: Fri., May 9 and Sat., May 10, 9am-4pm
BACKYARD BOTANICALS Highland Garden Club of Evanston will be hosting a plant sale with locally, home-grown plants right from the club members’ gardens—so they are sure to grow in yours, too! Club members will give you tips and answer any questions. Proceeds are used to support the numerous beautification and educational projects this club takes on throughout Evanston. 847-448-8256. Sponsor: Highland Garden Club Location: Independence Park, Central St. at Stewart St. Dates/Day/Time: Sat., June 14, 9am-3pm
EVANSTON GARDEN WALK The 25th annual Evanston Garden Walk will include a mix of eight private gardens and one public garden selected for their design and horticultural excellence to showcase the diversity of Evanston landscaping at its finest. You can meet the gardeners and get ideas for bed design, hardscaping and plants that do well locally. The walk, once a KEB program, benefits the Evanston Environmental Assoc. (EEA), so your participation will help ensure the future of the Ecology Center and its many valuable environmental programs. Discounted pricing is available for advance ticket purchasers and EEA members. Tickets will be available weekdays starting in late May at the Ecology Center. For details on other advance purchase sites, ticket pricing, etc., visit evanstonenvironment.org. Sponsor: Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) Dates/Day/Time: Sun., June 29, noon-5pm
FISHING FRENZY Bring a young person for a special day of fishing at Lovelace Park! This program piggybacks on the free Access to Fishing program (see column at right). Along with equipment and bait, we’ll have experts on hand, casting workshops, giveaways and snacks. Sponsor: Evanston Ecology Center; Access to Fishing is sponsored by the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources Location: Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Age: 5-15 yrs. Fee: FREE Dates/Day/Time: Sat., July 12, 10am-1pm
DUCK RACE AND PLUCK This fund-raiser for the EEA is a rubber duck “race” on waves created by volunteers with paddles. The “fastest” ducks win a prize for their sponsors. Lucky ducks are plucked from the pack to win prizes, too. Funds raised will help care for the Ecology Center’s resident critters. Sponsor one duck for $10 or a “quack pack” of three for $25 (you may take your duckies home). Please call 847-448-8256 to reserve your duck(s). Location: Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Age: All ages Fee: see above for duck sponsorship; FREE admission Dates/Day/Time: Sat., Aug 9, 3-5pm
CRITTER CARE NEW! Ever wonder how we take care of all these rescued animals? Join us for a special session where YOU get to help care for Ecology Center’s critters including feeding our Sulcata tortoise, Bernie, and watch how our Red-tailed boa eats her lunch! Afterwards we will take an up close look and meet a few of the center’s resident animals and learn how we got them! Preregistration required. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: $5 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 122115A4 July 26
Day Sa
Time 2-3:30pm
WORLD TURTLE DAY! NEW! How are you Celebrating World Turtle Day? Celebrate with us! We will meet the Ecology Center’s famous resident turtles and learn about the different turtles of the world. Turtle Tag and crafts will make it a fun “shellebration” for all! Preregistration required. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $5 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 112113A4 May 23
Day F
Time 7-8pm
Fishing
TINY TREKKERS
FREE ACCESS TO FISHING
How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly? How do mosquito eggs develop in water? From eggs to birds, tadpoles to frogs, or acorns to oak trees, you and your preschooler will learn all about life cycles and metamorphoses in nature. Classes include outside adventures, crafts, stories, songs and snacks. No class April 11. 847-448-8256. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 3-5 yrs. Fee per couple: $128 EEA member; $136 R/$144 NR Length: 8 sessions
Green and Growing
This popular free program, which is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, is a great way to introduce children age 5 and older to the “catch-and-release” process. Equipment, bait and fishing expertise are provided! Drop by every Saturday, May through September, from 10am-1pm, at Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Kids under age 16 don’t need a license, but must be accompanied by an adult. See column at left for information about the Fishing Frenzy special event. 847-448-8256. Do you love to fish? Turn to pg 63 for details about the Evanston Recreation Division’s kayak fishing program.
SMALL FRY SCIENCE
Community Gardens The Evanston Community Garden Recreation Program rents garden plots from mid-March through mid-November to Evanston residents; garden plots are not available for non-residents. There are four community garden sites: James Park Gardens on Oakton St.; Twiggs Gardens on Simpson St.; McCormick Gardens on McCormick Blvd.; and Lighthouse Gardens on Sheridan Road. Each site has water, wheelbarrows and wood chips available. Full plots are approximately 400 sq. feet ($85) and half-plots are about 200 sq. feet ($42.50). James Park Gardens and Twiggs Gardens also have raised beds. Plots not rented by returning gardeners are available to individuals in the spring. Prospective gardeners should register for the Community Garden Lottery by March 4. The lottery will be held on March 8 at the Evanston Ecology Center. To receive a lottery packet, stop by the Ecology Center or check online at cityofevanston.org/ ecology. To ask that a packet be sent via e-mail, please contact Mary Jaminski at mjaminski@ cityofevanston.org or call 847-448-8256.
Parent/Child Ecology Classes NATURE PALS Spring Things You and your child will learn the wonders of spring through stories, songs, nature activities and walks in the Ladd Arboretum. We’ll use spring happenings as a tool to jump-start basic skills such as numbers, letters, colors and more! Children must be two years old by the first class. No classes April 8, 9. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 2 yrs. Fee per couple: $88, EEA member; $96 R/$104 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 112137A4 Mar 18-May 13 Tu 10-11am 112137B4 Mar 19-May 14 W 10-11am
Class # Dates Days Time 112139A4 Mar 21-May 16 F 10-11:30am
Introduce your child to the wonderful world of science! You and your child will make amazing discoveries with age-appropriate experiments, activities, projects, stories and songs. Preregistration required. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 4-6 yrs. (must be age 4 by first class) Fee: $10 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # 112138A4 112138B4 112138C4
Dates Mar 12 Apr 23 May 14
Day W W W
Time 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm
Theme Potions Rainbows Bubbles
BUBBLE SCIENCE NEW! Experience the wonder and magic of bubbles at the Ecology Center! Learn about how bubbles form, participate in hands-on bubble experiments, and play outside with giant bubbles. Participants will even get to make their very own bubble wand to take home! Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 4 yrs. and up Fee: $5 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 122114A4 June 21
Day Sa
Time 2:00-3:30pm
SQUIRREL TALES NEW! Join Sara Squirrel for story time each month as she reads different books aloud about her forest friends. Stories will be read in front of the fireplace and followed by a craft and a nature walk. Each month we Sara will have a different theme and a different book so make sure you come to all! Drop-ins welcome, but please try to pre-reregister. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 2-5 yrs. with caregiver Fee: $5 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day Time 112112A4 Mar 27 Th 10:30-11:30am 112112B4 Apr 24 Th 10:30-11:30am 112112C4 May 22 Th 10:30-11:30am
Theme Turtles-Box Turtle at Long Pond Snakes-Verde Bunnies–Bunny’s Noisy Book
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Ecology Youth Classes BACKYARD HABITATS As the weather warms and animals return to Evanston, is your backyard ready for them? These classes prepare you and your backyard for animal visitors. On April 5, learn the basics of turning your backyard into a backyard habitat. On May 3, identify beneficial plants that attract butterflies and bees. On June 7, we focus on all things birds, including houses, baths, and feeders. You take something home from each class to transform your backyard into a Wildlife Certified Habitat! Preregistration required. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 8 yrs. & up Fee: $10 per session Class # 112102A4 112102B4 112102C4
Date Apr 5 May 3 June 7
Day Sa Sa Sa
Time 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm
Topic Backyard Basics Butterflies & Bugs Birds
ECOLOGY’S ECOSYSTEMS SPRING BREAK CAMP You may not know this, but there are all different types of ecosystems around Evanston. We will explore the systems that are right outside your door and the ones that may be a little more difficult to find. We will visit places you know such as Lovelace Pond and Lighthouse Dunes and some you may have never been to. Games, crafts and mini-experiments make up our days, plus daily outside adventures and field trips, so dress for the weather. Post-camp care is available (see below). Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: Grades K-5 Fee: $250 R/NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates 112201A4 April 7-11
Days Time M-F 8am-4pm
ECOLOGY SPRING BREAK POST-CAMP CARE For those enrolled in “Ecosystems” we offer extended day supervision with low-key activities such as board games, reading and arts + crafts. Snack is provided. When you register for camp, please indicate the days you will need post-camp care. Fee: $8 R/NR per day Class # Dates 112202A4 April 7-11
Days Time M-F 4-6pm
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GEOCACHING NEW!
FAMILY CAMPOUT
Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunt where players try to locate hidden containers called geocaches using a GPS! We’ll explore the science of orienteering with GPS units, then hunt for a series of geocaches hidden on-site. GPS units will be provided, but bring your own if you have it. Participate in one, two or all three geocache challenges; each at a different location! Preregistration required. Location: Varies; see below Age: 8 yrs. & up Fee: $5 per person Length: 1 session
Introduce your family to camping close to home by spending the night under the stars on Lighthouse Beach! We’ll have a campfire, stories, songs, s’mores and breakfast in the morning. Four-person tents are available upon request for an additional fee. In case of severe weather, the program will be cancelled. Please note: swimming will not be allowed at any time. Location: Lighthouse Landing Age: 5 yrs. & up Fee: $50 per family (max. 5 people) plus $10 per tent; add’l family members $10 each Length: 1 session
Class # 122104A4 122104B4 122104C4
Class # Dates 112152A4 May 17-18 112152A4 June 7-8
Date June 28 July 19 Aug 23
Day Sa Sa Sa
Time 2-4pm 2-4pm 2-4pm
Location Ecology Center Lighthouse Park Lovelace Park
BOY SCOUT MERIT BADGES NEW!
LEAVE NO CHILD INSIDE The Ecology Center and the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) are members of the Chicago Wilderness “Leave No Child Inside” coalition. Each month, there’s a different outdoor activity at a different park. In March, the topic is “Seeds.” Start your spring garden with us at the Ecology Center. In April, catch and release our multi-legged bug friends at the Lighthouse Landing! In May, join us for a pond dip at Lovelace Pond! You’ll also learn about the Child’s Outdoor Bill of Rights and enjoy outdoor adventures for the whole family. Events are held rain or shine, so dress for the weather! Location: Varies; see description above Age: 2 yrs. & up with a caregiver Fee: $5 per person per session Class # 112150A4 112150B4 112150C4
Date Mar 22 Apr 12 May 17
Day Sa Sa Sa
Time 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm 2-3:30pm
Topic Seeds Bugs Pond Dip
FAMILY CAMPFIRES Join the Ecology Center staff for fun-filled campfires with nature themes. Each evening includes stories, songs and, of course, the ever-popular s’mores! Space is limited; preregistration is required by phone or in person at the Ecology Center. Location: Council Ring at Grosse Point Lighthouse Age: 2 yrs. & up Fee: $5 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # 113119A4 113119B4 113119C4 113119D4 123104A4 123104B4
Date Apr 4 Apr 5 May 9 May 10 June 6 June 7
Days F Sa F Sa F Sa
Time 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm
Days Time Sa/Su 7pm to 9am Sa/Su 7pm to 9am
Topic Earthworms Earthworms Foxes Foxes Constellations Constellations
We will help you on your path to Eagle. We offer a mix of required and elective badges each season. Books and supplies will be provided. Participants are must obtain their blue cards before coming to the class. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 11-17 yrs. Fee: $30 R/$38 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day Time Badge 112114A4 Apr 16 & 23 W 4-6pm Environmental Science 112114B4 May 7 & 14 W 4-6pm Nature
LEAVE NO CHILD INSIDE–GET LOST! Take a break from TV reruns and explore the great outdoors! June marks Chicago Wilderness’s “Leave No Child Inside” month. To celebrate, grab your flashlight and join the Ecology Center for a scavenger hunt in the dunes followed by a campfire and s’mores. Space is limited; preregistration is required by phone or in person at the Ecology Center. Location: Council Ring at Grosse Point Lighthouse Age: 2 yrs. & up Fee: $5 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 122129A4 June 27
Day F
Time 6:30-8:30pm
CANOE TO STEAK ’N SHAKE
Adult Programs
Canoeing
SAVE THE DATE: EVANSTON GREEN BALL
CANOE THE CANAL
The Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and the City of Evanston will present the Second Annual Evanston Green Ball from 7-10pm on Fri., May 30 at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave. Supporters of green causes will gather, converse, eat, drink and dance the night away. Proceeds will keep the ball rolling for programs and operations at the Ecology Center. Highlights include a “Taste of Evanston” food sampling, live music by local bands, a dance floor and a photo booth (have your picture taken with Ecology Center “critters”). For updates, please visit evanstonenvironment.org/greenball.html or call 847-448-8256.
Are you a birder who wants to paddle or a paddler who wants to spot birds? Either way, you’ll enjoy viewing our feathered residents during our May 3 “Birding by Canoe” trip. Binoculars will be available to borrow. On May 11, we’ll hold our popular Mother’s Day canoe trip. In honor of Leave No Child Inside Month, on the June 7 trip, we will catch and release canal creatures (insects, macroinvertebrates). Finally, you can celebrate Father’s Day during our June 15 excursion. Basic canoe instruction and safety is covered before heading out. Register by phone or in person at the Ecology Center only. Program is held unless there is lightning; dress appropriately. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5 yrs. & up Fee: $20, EEA member; $22 R/$24 NR Fee: child age 5-11 yrs.: $10 R/NR Length: 1 session
USING A RAIN BARREL Water becomes an important resource–how can we better use and conserve it? Collecting rain water for use in the hot, dry months is an ancient practice that is still practical. You’ll learn the basics of setting up and maintaining a rain barrel for your home, including style choices, placement and basic maintenance. You’ll also learn about basic home water conservation, safe uses of grey water, and how to conduct a water audit. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 18 yrs. & up Fee: $12 per person Length: 1 session Class # Date 113135A4 May 7
Day W
Time 6:30-8pm
CONTAINER GARDENING A garden in a container is an easy, lowmaintenance way to add color and interest to your yard, deck or balcony. Learn what to place in your garden and how to maintain the beauty through the changing seasons. Please specify when registering if you will need plants that thrive in full sun or shade and bring gardening gloves. A container and plants are included in the fee. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 16 yrs. & up Fee: $25 R/$30 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 113136A4 May 20
Day Tu
Class # 113120A4 113120B4 123110A4 123110B4
Dates May 3 May 11 June 7 June 15
Days Sa Su Sa Su
Time 8-10:30am 9:30am-noon 9:30am-noon 9:30am-noon
SUNSET PADDLE Join us for a paddle as we enjoy the North Shore Channel (canal) at dusk. We’ll start off at the Ecology Center with safety and canoe instruction and then we’ll paddle on the canal until twilight. Maximum two adults and two children in one canoe. Please register by phone or in person at the Ecology Center. Program will be held unless there is lightning; dress appropriately. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5 yrs. & up Fee: $20, EEA member; $22 R/$24 NR Fee: child age 5-11: $10 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 113106A4 May 4
Day Su
Join us for a paddle and lunch at Steak ’n Shake! We’ll start at the Ecology Center with safety and canoe instruction, then head south to the Steak ’n Shake on Oakton St., have lunch, rest and return to the Ecology Center full and happy! Maximum 2 adults and 2 children in one canoe. Please register by phone or in person at the Ecology Center only. Fee doesn’t include cost of meal. Program is held unless there is lightning; dress appropriately. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5 yrs. & up Fee: EEA member, $22; $26 R/$28 NR Fee: child age 5-11 yrs.: $10 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 123111A4 July 20
Day Su
Time 10am-3pm
ECOLOGY/NATURE PARTIES New Themes! Birthday Parties with Ecology Themes
The Evanston Ecology Center offers a 90-minute to 2-hour party program for ages 4 and older (15-child maximum). A staff member will lead nature-oriented games and hands-on activities for 45 minutes, then the room is open for treats and activities of your own. You supply decorations and treats. Topics include: Animal Party, Birds of a Feather, Bugs, Rocks, Fossils & Dinosaur Bones, Space Out, Reptile Romp, Turtle Shell-ebration, sssnakes, Geocaching and Potions and Concoctions. Three other topics are limited to partygoers age 8 and up: Compass Course, Nature Rubber Stamping and Nature Jewelry . Parties are available through Memorial Day from 10am-4:30pm, seven days a week! Reservations are required at least two weeks in advance. The fee is $170 for Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) members, $185 for Evanston residents and $215 for nonresidents. Questions? Please call 847-448-8256.
Time 5-7pm
Time 6:30-8pm
HERB CONTAINER GARDENING Having fresh herbs available adds flavor to any meal. Create a full-sun garden with herbs to enhance your favorite dishes. Bring gardening gloves; fee includes a container and plants. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 16 yrs. & up Fee: $30 R/$35 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 123109A4 May 27
Day Tu
Time 6:30-8pm To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 49
Leisure & Enrichment Self-Improvement/ Enrichment BRAIN.E.OLOGY Brain.e.ology is a program designed to dispel the limiting myths of memory loss with aging. Learn how the brain works and tools to incorporate brain fitness activities into your daily life. Topics covered include memory, language, creativity and logic. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. & up Fee: $25, Levy member; $35, nonmember Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates Day 514131A4 Apr 7-May 19 M
Time 1-2:30pm
BEGINNING SPANISH CLASS
About the Leisure & Enrichment Section All classes and programs listed are offered by the Evanston Recreation Division. Registration: Please register early! Classes fill quickly. To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org/register See pg 3 for community center locations and phone numbers. Fee code: R=Resident of ZIP code 60201 or 60202. NR=Nonresident
Is one of your lifelong goals to learn another language? Planning a trip? Have you ordered a tortilla but were served an omelette? You’ll learn basic language tools for fun and functionality in daily life. Instructor: Adrienne Allen Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. & up Fee: $60, Levy member; $70, nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # 514129A4 524114A4 524114B4
Dates Day Mar 4-Apr 22 Tu May 6-June 24 Tu July 1-Aug 19 Tu
Time 10am-noon 10am-noon 10am-noon
¿Habla español? Have fun while you refresh and review your language skills. The class focuses on grammar, verb tenses, moods, listening comprehension and conversation. No class March 20. Instructor: Adrienne Allen Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. & up Fee, March or July start: $60, Levy member; $70, nonmember. Fee, May start: $53, Levy member, $63, nonmember Dates Day Mar 6-April 24 Th May 1-June 19 Th July 10-Aug 21 Th
Time 10am-noon 10am-noon 10am-noon
Weeks 7 8 7
MESA REDONDA The Mesa Redonda/Roundtable is an opportunity for the hispanohablante to chat in Spanish in a supportive learning environment with experienced, like-minded individuals about a wide range of topics. ¡Exploremos juntos! No class April 2. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. & up Fee, March or July start: $60, Levy member; $70, nonmember Fee, May start: $53, Levy member, $63, nonmember Class # 514130A4 524115A4 524115B4
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Dates Mar 5-April 30 May 14-June 25 July 2-Aug 20
Day W W W
Time 10am-noon 10am-noon 10am-noon
Come learn to introduce yourself and greet people properly, as well as Japanese numbers so you can tell time and use the telephone. You will experience Japanese culture through videos and a guest speaker from the Japan Information Center. Location: Levy Senior Center Age Level: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $45, Levy member; $55, nonmember Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day Time 514120A4 March 5-April 9 W 10am-noon 524160A4 July 23-Aug. 27 W 10am-noon
JAPANESE FOR BEGINNERS – LEVEL 2 This course covers the basic structure of the Japanese language. When this class is over, you will be able to describe your daily life with the basic structure using 13 verbs. By watching videos, you will discover the Kyushu area’s culture through pottery, food, architecture and art. Location: Levy Senior Center Age Level: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $45, Levy member; $55, nonmember Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day Time 514121A4 March 5-April 9 W 12:30-2:30pm 524161A4 July 23-Aug 27 W 12:30-2:30pm
BEGINNING FRENCH FOR TRAVELERS
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
Class # 514147A4 524102A4 524102B4
JAPANESE FOR BEGINNERS
Weeks 8 7 8
This course will assist a broad base of travelers, from the avid tourist/business person to armchair/ casual observers. Grammar, vocabulary and conversation basics for individual and group settings will be covered. Allons-y! (Let’s go!) No class May 26. Instructor: Adrienne Allen Location: Levy Senior Center Age Level: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60, Levy member; $70, nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # 514122A4 514122B4 524162C4
Dates Mar 3-April 21 May 5-June 30 July 7-Aug 25
Day M M M
Time 10am-noon 10am-noon 10am-noon
RETIREMENT PLANNING NEW! This comprehensive personal finance course is for those in the early stages of retirement or people about to retire. We will walk you through difficult retirement decisions such as asset allocation, income planning and pitfalls to avoid. The course is based on recent academic research. You will receive financial tools to help you better understand risk, taxes, budgeting and estate planning. A couple may attend for the price of one. Tuition includes several guides and reports. Instructor: Art Miller, Richness of Life Institute Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $65, Levy member; $75, nonmember Length: 3 sessions Class # Dates Day 514123A4 March 15-29 Sa
Time 10am-noon
AMERICAN RED CROSS ADULT AND CHILD CPR
AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID TRAINING
You’ll learn to perform rescue breathing, clear an obstructed airway and perform one-rescuer CPR. You’ll also learn ways you can prevent injuring yourself and get tips on leading a healthier life. Certification is valid for two years. The manual is included in the price and is the same one used for the First Aid Training. Before enrolling, be sure you will be able to arrive on time (or early) and can be present for every entire class period. Those who miss any part of a class will not be permitted to finish the series of classes and fee will not be refunded. Instructor: Margaret Irvine Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 12 yrs. & up Fee: $79 R/$99 NR Length: 1 or 2 sessions
Learn to treat common injuries, including bites, burns, bleeding and scrapes, as well as first aid emergencies such as shock, spinal injury and poisoning. You must attend the entire class to meet official Red Cross certification requirements. Certification is valid for two years. Fee includes a manual. Instructor: Margaret Irvine Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 12 yrs. & up Fee: $72 R/$85 NR Length: 2 sessions
Class # Dates 612127A4 Apr 2-9 622103A4 June 7
Days Time W 6-9pm Sa 9:30am-4pm
ADULT/CHILD CPR REVIEW AMERICAN RED CROSS ADULT & CHILD CPR REVIEW FOR RECERTIFICATION This class is for participants who are currently certified in Adult and Child CPR and need to be recertified. You must bring your current (not expired) CPR certification to the class. The first year of American Heart Assoc. certification is acceptable. Instructor: Margaret Irvine Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 12 yrs. & up Fee: $45 R/$55 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 622104A4 June 4
Day W
Time 6-8:30pm
AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTER’S TRAINING Youth who plan to babysit gain the leadership skills and knowledge needed to safely and responsibly provide basic child and infant care and first aid. Participants receive a CD with useful information. Those who miss any part of a class will not be permitted to finish the series of classes, won't be certified and fee will not be refunded. No class on July 2. Instructor: Margaret Irvine Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 11-15 yrs. Fee: $109 R/$139 NR Length: 4 sessions Class # Dates Day 612123A4 May 7-28 W 622102A4 June 18-July 16 W
Time 6-8:30pm 6-8:30pm
School Days Off CREATIVE RECREATION: “ARTX”
Class # Date Day Time Chandler Babysitters Training Graduates 612106A4 Mar 19-26 W 6:15-8:30pm 612106B4 April 23-30 W 6:30-8:30pm
This program helps parents who need supervised care for their children during School District #65 days off. Children participate in arts time and two recreation periods, including dance, yoga and fitness class. At the end of the day, children put on an “eXtravaganza” showcasing what they have learned. Please bring a sack lunch; an afternoon snack is provided. Extended care is available from 7-9am and 4-7pm for $14 for am OR pm; the fee is $25 for am AND pm if you sign up for both at the same time. 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: Grades K-8 Fee: $50 R/$80 NR Length: One session
MAGIC CLASS
Class # Date 452103J4 Mar 3
Learn fascinating tricks from a professional magician! Some tricks appear difficult, but are quick to learn and easy to perform. Tricks could involve cards, ropes, coins or mind reading. All materials are provided; each child receives a magic kit to take home. New tricks are taught at each session. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee: $20 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 212101A4 May 6 222101A4 July 18
Days Time Tu 6:45-7:40pm F 6:45-7:40pm
SATURDAY MORNING CHEFS Add some flavor and spice to your child’s Saturday mornings. They will have a great time as they make tasty morning snacks and learn that unprocessed food is the healthiest! No class July 5. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-7 yrs. Fee: $55 R/$65 NR Length: 8 sessions
Day M
Time 9am-5pm
Bus Service Space permitting, children in an after-school class or program at an Evanston Recreation Division community center can preregister and get a ride from their District #65 school to the center for $3 per day! Fee includes supervision on the bus as well as until their class begins. For details and restrictions, please contact the center at which the after-school program is located. For Chandler-Newberger Center, call Michelle at 847-448-8252; Robert Crown Center, call Alice at 847-448-8258; and FleetwoodJourdain Center, call Chris at 847-448-8254. Age: 5-12 years Dates: school year Days: Monday through Friday Time: after school!
Class # Dates Day Time 422182A4 June 21-Aug 16 Sa Noon-1:30pm
KITCHEN KOOKERY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Have fun with your friends while you learn how to make your own snack without turning on the stove. Each week, you’ll make, taste and take home a treat. At the end of the course, you’ll receive your own book of your recipes, along with your own apron. No class April 8. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 8-13 yrs. Fee, 6-week spring class: $55 R/$65 NR Fee, 9-week summer class: $65 R/$75 NR Class # Dates Days Time 412103A4 Mar 4-Apr 15 Tu 5:30-6:30pm 422116A4 June 18-Aug 6 W 5:30-6:30pm
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Leisure & Enrichment Spring Break Camps RUN WITH US NEW! Join us for a week of Chicagoland travels and fun. You will spent the week having fun traveling to various fun locations, participating in indoor sports and even trying your hand at cooking. Each day, you will be doing something different. You’ll start with “Chat,” when we’ll discuss some of the latest topics, including what’s happening on Facebook, Twitter and in our community. One afternoon will be dedicated to community service, followed by a special evening event. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 14-15 yrs. Fee: $5 R/$5 NR Length: 5 days Class # Dates 412131A4 April 7-11
Days M-F
Time Noon-6:30PM
SPRING PEE WEE SPORTS CAMP Your wee one can go to spring break camp, too! Children participate in sports and even go on a field trip to the bowling alley. Join our popular summer sports camp counselors in this fun-filled, action-packed camp. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 4-5 yrs. Fee: $98 R/$115 NR Length: 5 days Class # Dates 612207A4 April 7-11
Days Time M-F 9-11:30am
SPRING BREAK YOUTH TENNIS CAMP This one-week program is ideal for players who want to improve their tennis skills. Each 3-hour camp session will focus on stroke production, strategy and match play situations. The camp is open to players of all skill levels. Register by April 2. Location: Evanston Township High School Fieldhouse Age: 7-12 yrs. Fee: $174 R/$198 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates 612739A4 April 7-11
Days Time M-F 1-4pm
SPRING BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP Dedicated instructors offer a fresh approach to teaching the contemporary fundamentals of basketball, with the ultimate goal of overall skill improvement by everyone. Games and contests are held daily to provide a more enjoyable experience. Campers are divided into age and skill divisions. Register by April 2. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Grades 1-6 Fee: $156 R/$192 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates 612266A4 April 7-11 612266B4 April 7-11
Days Time Grade M-F 9am-Noon 1-3 M-F 1-4pm 4-6
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SPRING BREAK SOCCER CAMP WITH MARX SUCCES This 4-day camp is for boys and girls interested in learning basic soccer techniques. Kids: come improve your skills and learn game strategy. When the soccer season starts, you’ll surprise your teammates with your new skills! Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 4-12 yrs. Fee: $110 R/$130 NR Length: 4 sessions Class # Dates 212202A4 April 7-10
Days Time M-Th 9:30-11am
SPRING EXCURSION Enjoy a week of excursions and fun. When we are not on one of our three field trips, there will be scheduled activities at the Center. On Friday, we will have a special event with face painting, games and fun! Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee: $225 R/$250 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates 412202A4 April 7-11
Days Time M-F 9am-5pm
Spring Excursion Extended Care Extended care is available Monday through Friday from 7:30-9am and from 5-6:30pm. The minimum extended care option is five days. Reservations are required at least one week in advance (notify the office clerk or program manager at FleetwoodJourdain Community Center). 847-448-8254. Fee, am AND pm: $120 R/$125 NR Fee, am only or pm only: $50 R /$60 NR Class # 412201A4 412201B4 412201C4
Dates April 7-11 April 7-11 April 7-11
Days M-F M-F M-F
Time AM & PM PM only AM only
CHESS WIZARDS SPRING BREAK CHESS CAMP Learn cool openings, midgames with all the pins, double attacks and more! Beginning- and intermediate-level players learn to play chess in a fun atmosphere. Bring lunch and a drink (snacks provided). Chess Wizards was named “the most successful chess program for kids” by the Illinois Chess Federation. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 5-14 yrs. Fee: $334 R/$384 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates 612205A4 April 7-11
Days Time M-F 9am-3pm
BE ITALIAN! From film to food to art to music, this ancient and modern culture has influenced the world. We will explore the country shaped like a boot without leaving town over Spring Break! 847-448-8260. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Age: 6-12 yrs. Fee: $215 R/$225 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates 912202A4 April 7-11
Days Time M-F 9am-5pm
ROBERT CROWN VACATION ADVENTURE “Take off” from Robert Crown Center for a funfilled vacation of active play and exploration. We’ll create “passports” and explore four countries to learn about their food, art and culture. Each day, we’ll create an art project, sample or make food, and listen to music representative of the country we are visiting. A field trip to a museum will reinforce the topics discussed. We’ll create our own stories, dine out in a familyfriendly restaurant and use that experience to create our own restaurants. Also: indoor and outdoor sports and games, music and dance instruction, self-directed arts and crafts and sightseeing in Evanston. Small groups are formed to promote individualized attention. Extended care is available: 7:30-9am and 4:30-6pm. Bring lunch; afternoon snacks provided. dkent@cityofevanston.org. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 4-12 yrs. Fee: 2 days: $105 R/$115 NR Fee: 3 days: $150 R/$165 NR Fee: 5 days: $220 R/$235 NR Class # 212201A4 212201B4 212201C4
Dates/Days April 7-11/M-F Varies; specify days Varies; specify days
Time 9am-4:30pm 9am-4:30pm 9am-4:30pm
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Chandler-Newberger Play School (Age 2-5) GENERAL INFORMATION The Chandler-Newberger Play School program is designed to offer a warm and supportive atmosphere in which your child will be free to learn and grow. The program’s objective is for children to enjoy themselves and gain a sense of confidence and self-esteem, while being allowed to freely express themselves through a variety of mediums. Our teachers develop class projects and activities that focus on children’s emotional, social, physical and cognitive growth, which will allow them to move more comfortably to the next educational experience. Daily class activities include free play, creative play and organized activities. Payment plans are available for families participating in more than one Play School class. Potty training is required for 3- to 5-year-old classes. 847-448-8252.
For details on registering your child for the Chandler-Newberger Play School, please contact Michelle at 847-448-8252. Chandler-Newberger 2-3 year old Play School
This program will give your child a gentle introduction to the preschool experience. Children attend with their parent/guardian or caregiver, which allows them to explore their classroom, participate in activities, and make new friends with the security of having someone they know close by! Children will learn about classroom transitions, following directions and how to make friends! Chandler-Newberger 3-5 year old Play School
This unique preschool program benefits your entire family! Our program gives you those few extra hours a week you need to run errands, schedule appointments or even have some “me” time! Families whose children attend traditional preschool programs can sign up for classes to supplement your current preschool experience. Children who are new to preschool can ease into a structured program by attending only one or two classes a week. Our intent is to allow parents to give their child an a la carte preschool experience that helps your family!
Chandler-Newberger Play School 2014-15 Classes begin the week of Sept. 8, 2014. A comprehensive schedule for the program will be available by July 30. For details on registering your child for playschool or to be put on a mailing list once the schedule is determined, please call Michelle at 847-448-8681.
programs! By paying the daily drop-in fee you can attend classes as you would like, or as needed! Please call ahead to ensure there is room in the class before bringing your child to the program. You can call Michelle directly at 847-448-8681 or the main Chandler-Newberger phone number, 847-448-8252. Age Level: 3-5 yrs. (must be 3 by first day of class, children must also be potty trained) Fee per 90-min. Drop-In Class: $16 R/$20 NR Fee per 3-hour Drop-In Class: $32 R/$40 NR
The World’s Largest Animals
LUNCH BUNCH OPTIONS FOR 3’S, 4’S AND 5’S
Class # Dates Day 611150H4 Apr 18-May 23 F
The Chandler-Newberger Play School is now offering a “lunch bunch” option on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Sign your child up for both the morning and the afternoon class on Tuesdays or Thursdays and for an additional fee we will provide supervision for them between the two classes. Ms. Terri will supervise your child and provide structured activities for them to participate in during the break between the classes. Children need to bring their own lunch and drink. Age Level: 3-5 yrs. (must be 3 by the first day of class, children must also be potty trained) Fee: $60 R/ $70 NR Class # Dates Day Time 611150L4 Apr 15-May 20 Tu 12:30pm-1:45pm 611150M4 Apr 17-May 22 Th 12:30pm-1:30pm
MORNING CLASSES FOR 3’S, 4’S AND 5’S
PLAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR 2’S Instructor: Liz Stone Ages: 2-3 years with an adult (must be 2 by the first day of class) Fee, per 45-minute class for 6 weeks: $44 R/$64 NR
Dino Dig! Calling our young archeologists! Come join us as we “dig” around our classroom and learn all about dinosaurs.
Down on the Farm!
Class # Dates Day 611150C4 Apr 14-May 19 M
Class # Dates Day 611150A4 Apr 14-May 19 M
Time 9:30-10:15am
Celebrate Spring! Come celebrate spring with us as we learn about flowers, showers and more! Class # Dates Day 611150B4 Apr 18-May 23 F
Time 9:30-10:15am
PLAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR 3’S, 4’S AND 5’S DROP-IN OPTION Not sure you can commit to a full 6 weeks? Are you looking for a safe and fun solution to any lastminute childcare needs? Families can now “dropin” to any of our Play School classes for children ages 3-5 years, as long as the class is not full. This new drop-in option will allow you and your family more flexibility in attending any of our 3-5 year
Learn all about fossils and rocks and how they play a part of learning about the past! Time 11am-12:30pm
Rhyming Good Fun with Dr. Seuss From One Fish Two Fish to Green Eggs and Ham, children will celebrate the rhymes and challenge their own imagination as they study the works of Dr. Seuss. Class # Dates Day 611150E4 Apr 15-May 20 Tu
Time 9:30am-12:30pm
Ahoy Mateys! Don your life jacket as we study the sea. From the creatures to the boats we’ll have a nautical time! Class # Dates Days Time 611150F4 Apr 17-May 22 Th 9:30am-12:30pm
Time 9:30-11am
Bugs, Birds and Butterflies From the world’s largest to some of the world’s smallest—this class will study bugs, birds and butterflies! Time 11am-12:30pm
AFTERNOON CLASSES FOR 3’S, 4’S AND 5’S Instructor: Terri Nacey Ages: 3-5 years (must be 3 by the first day of class) Fee, per 90-minute class for 6 weeks: $77 R/$99 NR
Play School Mad Libs Children will be encouraged to help Ms. Terri write their play-school experience as they work on developing stories and then learn from those stories! Class # Dates 611150J4 Apr 15-May 20
Day Tu
Time 1:45-3:15pm*
* Add a gymnastic class to your afternoon by signing up for preschool gymnastics from 1-1:45pm, Drop off at 1pm and pick up at 3:15pm. Bring your apron and let’s cook! This class will introduce children to no-bake recipes as they learn about measuring, combining ingredients and nutrition! Class # Dates 611150K4 Apr 17-May 22
Day Th
Time 1:30-3pm*
* Add a gymnastic class to your afternoon by signing up for preschool gymnastics from 3:15-4pm. Drop off at 1:30pm and pick up at 4pm.
TIME TOGETHER DROP-IN PROGRAM
Time 9:30-11am
Fun with Fossils Class # Dates Day 611150D4 Apr 14-May 19 M
Class # Dates Day 611150G4 Apr 18-May 23 F
Cooking Cuties
Instructor: Terri Nacey Ages: 3-5 years (must be 3 by the first day of class) Fee, per 90-minute class for 6 weeks: $77 R/$99 NR Fee, per 3-hour class for 6 weeks: $153 R/$198 NR
Cows moo, horses neigh, and dogs go woof! Join us down on the farm where we’ll sing Old McDonald, learn about animals and crops and celebrate farmers!
Whales, elephants and giraffes are just some of the animals that hold the “world’s largest title.” Learn about all of them and more in this class!
Spending time with your child is important to every parent. At the Chandler-Newberger Center, we mix that important childhood memory with a large welcoming atmosphere big enough for your newborn to bounce, your toddler to crawl, and your preschooler to run, jump and play! Our warm and inviting instructor, Liz Stone, will welcome your family as you and your child spend Time Together. First-time guests can attend for FREE! Instructor: Liz Stone Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Birth-4 yrs. Punch card fee: (8 visits): $66 R/NR for 1 parent/ caregiver with 1 child. Punch cards are also available for 1 parent/caregiver with 2 children ($78). Drop-in fee: $11 for parent/caregiver and 1 child; $13 for parent/caregiver and 2 or more children. Dates Days Time Apr 14-May 22 Tu, W, Th 9-11am
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Leisure & Enrichment Robert Crown Center’s Creative Play Preschool (Age 2-5) Registration Information We offer early childhood education for children age two to five years. Families may choose pre-kindergarten enrichment, cozy toddler “play with purpose” or classic multi-age classes with creative and unique curriculum tailored to the interests of each student. You may combine classes as needed for full-day care and education. For information about preschool aftercare, please e-mail dkent@cityofevanston.org Registration packets are available by e-mail or at the preschool office. Please be advised that it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that all forms, including the child health form, are completed and returned to the preschool office prior to a child’s first day of attendance in Creative Play. 2014 Calendar March 3-28 March 31-May 2 May 5-30 Fall 2014-2015 registration for new participants begins in May 2014.
TAKE TWO (ALL DAY) For those families whose preschool needs include a full day of child care, we offer extended care! Our morning enrichment program for twos is combined with relaxing, age-appropriate afternoon activities as well. Our little ones benefit from a quiet rest time, followed by art, music and movement, story time, outdoor play and gym games. Nutritious snacks and a catered hot lunch are included. (Potty training is not required.) Age: 2-3 yrs. Fee: $654 or $165 per week Length: 1 month Class # 251113G4 251113H4 251113J4
Dates March 3-28 March 31-May 2 May 5-30
Days M-F M-F M-F
Time 8am-6pm 8am-6pm 8am-6pm
TAKE TWO (Choose M/W/F or Tu/Th) Arts +crafts, story time, sand and water play, and music and movement are part of each day. Small group activities nurture positive social interaction and language development. A healthy snack is provided. Potty training is not required. Optional hot lunch available 11:30am-noon. Age: 2-3 yrs. Fee: $196 Length: 12 sessions/4 weeks Class # 251114G4 251114H4 251114J4
Dates March 3-28 March 31-May 2 May 5-30
Days M, W, F M, W, F M, W, F
Time 9-11:30am 9-11:30am 9-11:30
Fee: $ 132 Length: 8 sessions/4 weeks Class # Dates 251115G4 March 4-27 251115H4 April 1-May 1
Days Tu, Th Tu, Th
Time 9-11:30am 9-11:30am
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CREATIVE PLAY MORNING (Choose M/W/F or Tu/Th or M/W option) This program, defined as “innovative play with purpose” many years ago, has become a standard for the community center-based early childhood program. Our multi-age classroom provides the benefits of cooperative learning for both our oldest and youngest preschoolers. Our classroom offers pets to care for, sand or water to play with, and toys and games which naturally introduce and reinforce academic concepts. Music and movement are part of every day, and arts and crafts activities are both self-directed and designed for success. Age: 3-5 yrs.
M/W/F program Fee: $196 Length: 12 sessions, 4 weeks Class # 251117G4 251117H4 251117J4
Dates March 3-28 March 31-May 2 May 5-30
Days M, W, F M, W, F M W F
Time 9am-noon 9am-noon 9am-noon
Tu/Th program Fee: $132 Length: 8 sessions, 4 weeks Class # 251120G4 251120H4 251120J4
Dates March 4-27 April 1-May 1 May 6-29
Days Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu Th
Time 9am-noon 9am-noon 9am-noon
M/W program Fee: $132 Length: 8 sessions, 4 weeks Class # 251129G4 251129H4 251129J4
Dates March 3-26 March 31-April 30 May 5-28
Days M, W M, W M, W
Time 9am-noon 9am-noon 9am-noon
CREATIVE PLAY PRE-K ALL DAY Our all -day option provides an easy choice for families seeking a full day of enriched child care in the community center setting. The class is designed as a unique program for preschoolers, providing a highly structured morning learning environment, along with the best that afternoon recreation has to offer. We provide two healthy snacks and a catered hot lunch, followed by time to rest and play. The day ends with arts and crafts, music and dance, outdoor activities and weekly thematic recreation instruction. Age: 3-5 yrs. Fee: $654 or $165 per week Length: 1 month Class # 251112G4 251112H4 241112J4
Dates March 3-28 March 31-May 2 May 5-30
Days M-F M-F M-F
Time 8am-6pm 8am-6pm 8am-6pm
CREATIVE PLAY PRE-KINDERGARTEN Enrollment limited to those attending kindergarten in Fall 2015 Our enrichment program is designed for older fouryear-old children with some preschool or group experience and those who will turn age five shortly after Sept. 1, 2014. Join us for an imaginative approach to kindergarten readiness for your child’s final year in preschool! For more info., e-mail dkent@cityofevanston.org. Age: 4½-5 yrs. Fee: $262 Length: 16 sessions, 4 weeks Class # 251122G4 251122H4 251122J4
Dates March 3-27 March 31-May 2 May 5-29
Days M-Th M-Th M-Th
Time 9am-noon 9am-noon 9am-noon
CREATIVE PLAY PRE-K AFTERNOON The class emphasizes kindergarten readiness while encouraging cooperative, creative play in a multiage setting. Child must reach age 3 by Sept. 1, 2014. Age: 3-5 yrs. Fee: $196 Length: 12 sessions/4 weeks Class # 251130G4 251130H4 251130H4
Dates March 3-28 March 31- May 2 May 5-30
Days M, W, F M,W,F M, W, F
Time 12:30-3:30pm 12:30-3:30pm 12:30-3:30pm
CREATIVE PLAY PRE-K PLUS Our afternoon pre-kindergarten program reflects the “preschool for all” philosophy. The class is designed as an inclusive enrichment program for three-, four- and five-year-olds. Individual assessment is an important part of our proven curriculum, ensuring that the needs of each child are met, and that is only one of the services the program provides. Registration is by appointment only. Non-meeting dates correspond with the School District #65 calendar. Age Level: 3-5 yrs. Fee: $195 Length: 4 weeks Class # 251130G4 251130H4 251130J4
Dates March 3-28 March 31-May 2 May 5-30
Days M-F M-F M-F
Time 12:30-3:30pm 12:30-3:30pm 12:30-3:30pm
CREATIVE PLAY STORY TIME This afternoon preschool class uses a proven literacy-based curriculum to explore our children’s favorite stories through crafts, music, math, science and language arts. Age: 3-5 yrs. Fee: $120 Length: 8 sessions/ 4 weeks Class # Dates 251121G4 March 4-27 251121H4 April 1-May 3
Days Tu, Th Tu, Th
Time 1-3:30pm 1-3:30pm
LUNCH BUNCH... LET’S DO LUNCH! Enrollment is open only to children currently enrolled in Creative Play. Children are served a hot, balanced lunch and eat together, assisted by preschool staff. Monthly menus, including a vegetarian option, are provided. Small group quiet time activities follow lunch. Online registration is not available. Fee: $48 Length: 12 sessions Class # Dates 251123G4 March 3-28 251123H4 March 31-April 2
Days M, W, F M, W, F
Time noon-1pm noon-1pm
Fee: $32 Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates 251124G4 March 4-27 251124H4 April 1-May 3
Days Tu, Th Tu, Th
Time noon-1pm noon-1pm
Drop-in programs NIGHT OUT PROGRAMS Girls and boys have the community center all to themselves on separate dates for fun, games and food! Pack a sleeping bag and all your personal items (ask for the list of suggested items). Participants must be picked up by 8am sharp Saturday! 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 4-13 yrs. Fee: $30 R/$ 40 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days/Time Girls 422110A4 July 11-12 Fri 8pm-Sat 8am Boys 422104A4 July 18-19 Fri 8pm-Sat 8am
FRIDAY NIGHT HANG OUT
Cherish the special times shared with your child. Parents and children grow together as they move to music, sing songs and rhymes, and create first works of art. Share ideas and experiences with new friends while little ones explore and learn in a safe and inviting place to play. No class March 25. Age: 12-24 mo. Fee: $48 Length: 6 sessions
No school, no spending money and nowhere to go? If you’re bored, come hang out with members of the staff and your friends at FJCC! You can shoot some baskets in the gym, play table games or video games, listen to your favorite music or watch TV. Or, you can go to a quiet area and chill with your favorite book or talk with your friends while listening to your music (without anyone telling you to turn it down). 847-448-8254. No program on July 4. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 11 yrs. and older Fee: Free Length: 7 sessions
Class # Dates 251103D4 March 10-Apr 21
Class # Dates Day 422108A4 June 20-Aug 8 F
Fee: $64 Length: 16 sessions Class # Dates 251125D4 March 11-May 16
Days M-Th
Time noon-1pm
PARENT TOT PLAYTIME
Day M
Time 9:15-10:45am
Time 6-7:30pm
VAMOS A JUGAR
BOOKS AND BASKETBALL
CREATIVE PLAY BILINGUAL
Every afternoon will start with homework; we’ll provide assistance if needed. Then, participants will laugh a little and play a lot, learn to be part of a team and make new friends. Questions? Call Jelani Summers at 847-448-8254. No program May 26. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Grade Level: 6-8 (middle school) Fee: Free to Evanston residents Length: Ongoing
Our English/Spanish immersion was developed for the child who loves language. Preschoolers build vocabulary through songs, stories and chants, and become familiar with more complex aspects of the language by engaging in “adventures,” art projects, and movement-based games that require them to solve simple problems in their new Spanish language. E-mail dkent@cityofevanston.org. Age: 3-5 yrs. Fee: $240 Length: 8 weeks Class # Dates 251119D4 March 10-May 9
Days Time M,W,F 1-3pm
Dates Days Time Ongoing / Dist. #65 school year M-F 3-5:30pm
SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM June 16-August 22
Lunches must be eaten on site and parents must accompany young children. The summer food service program is available to all eligible children without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. No lunch will be served on July 4. Questions? Please call Betsy Jenkins, Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Manager, at 847-448-8254.
OPEN LOUNGE Let our center be your “home away from home.” Fleetwood-Jourdain Center’s comfortable lounge is an ideal place to socialize and play table games or Wii & Xbox games. No program May 26 or July 4. 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 14 & older Length: Ongoing Dates Days Time June 16-Aug 8 M-F 7-9pm
MASON PARK SPRING AND SUMMER DROP-IN Middle school kids have another place to study, play and socialize! Meanwhile, parents or guardians will know that their children will be supervised when they attend this program. Every weekday, participants will receive homework assistance and have an opportunity to play games and socialize. Participants can become a part of the Middle School Council. Youth can also take advantage of computers, the latest and best gaming systems and the book nook. There is no charge for this program; it’s FREE! As the weather improves, participants will enjoy outdoor activities. The staff also has planned several trips this summer for low fees. No program on May 28, July 4. For more information, please call the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center at 847-448-8254. Location: Mason Park Field House, Church St. at Florence Ave. Age: 11-13 yrs. Fee: Free Length: Ongoing Spring Schedule (through June 12) Days/Times: Thursdays, 3:30-6:30pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 3:30-9pm Summer Schedule (June 16-August 23) Days/Times: Mon. through Fri., 2-8:30pm; Sat., 4-9pm
The City of Evanston will once again operate the Summer Food Service Program, a program of the Illinois State Board of Education. Free cold lunches will be provided to all youth age 1-18, MondayFriday on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunch sites are the Mason Park fieldhouse (Church St. at Florence Ave.), the parks adjacent to Fleetwood-Jourdain Center (1655 Foster St.) and Robert Crown Center (1701 Main St), and James Park fieldhouse (Dodge at Mulford (west of Levy Center). Hours for Mason Park and FleetwoodJourdain Center will be 11am-1pm; the hours for Robert Crown Center and James Park will be 11:30am-1:30pm. To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 55
Leisure & Enrichment After-school Programs “OUT OF SKOOL TIMZ” PROGRAM Children will have a good time after school in an environment that encourages recreation, education and creativity, and where every Friday is Fun Friday! Children arrive on the Evanston Recreation Division bus, then have an opportunity to burn off pent-up energy by participating in structured gym activities, followed by a nutritious snack. Children are grouped by grade level and receive homework assistance and monitoring, when necessary. Pottery, poetry, drama and puppetry also are offered. Younger children may participate in an intergenerational reading program with local senior citizens. When school is dismissed early, children participate in theme-based activities. The program meets on all School District #65 institute and inservice days, school holidays and during spring break. Bus service is available for children in the program (on a limited-space basis) from District #65 schools to the center for an additional fee (no bus service on holidays and school breaks). Register only at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St. No program May 26. 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-12 years Fees: Fees are due monthly and are based on the number of service days. Call for details.
FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPUTER HUB In response to the growing use of technology in schools, Fleetwood-Jourdain Center has a drop-in computer use program for middle school students. Students can stop by the center, gather in small study groups and have access to wireless laptop computers. No program May 26. 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Fee: Free Dates Days Time Ongoing M-F 3:30-6:30pm In-Service Day hours: 1-6:30pm School Holiday hours: 9am-6:30pm
AFTER-SCHOOL ADVENTURE Robert Crown Center’s after-school program is licensed by the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS)
Our Knowledge “Barz” enhance and encourage a healthy atmosphere so students can study and discuss homework, as well as complete other school-related projects. At Knowledge Barz One, you can study at a small table with three friends as you read quietly, complete homework, or collaborate on projects. Knowledge Barz Two is for students who study better with a little background noise. Both Knowledge Barzs allow students access to the children’s library in the Arts + Crafts room and the young adult library in the Art Gallery. No program May 26. 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: Grades 6-8 Fee: Free Length: Ongoing during school year
What’s more fun than an after-school adventure?! Our daily schedule includes time to relax and play, both structured and self-directed arts + crafts, coordinated study time and nutritious snacks. Activities designed to build athletic and social skills take place in our gym, multi-purpose room and large lawns. Participants can read a book, complete a project, or learn a new game! The most important part of the day is “Homework Help,” which provides individualized enrichment and assistance. Our experienced, enthusiastic team provides a secure, active and enjoyable after-school adventure. Each day, a different activity is highlighted, including ice-skating, outdoor sports, art afternoon, music, poetry and science club. The adventure continues on in-service days, and includes most school holidays and half-days. Register at Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. A completed child health form, birth certificate and enrollment packet are required at registration. Bus service is available for children enrolled in District #65 schools; see right column. Contact Donna Kent for fee or program info. at 847-448-8258 or dkent@cityofevanston.org. Location: Robert Crown Center Age: Grades K-5 Fee: Fees are due monthly and vary based on number of service days. Please call the center for fee information.
Dates School Year
Dates District #65 school year
Dates School Year
Days Time M-F 2:30-6:30pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL KNOWLEDGE “BARZ” (Free drop-in program)
Days Time M-F 2:30-6:30pm
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Days Time M-F 3-6:30pm
Special Recreation Spring Programs Programs emphasize individual development in a wide range of leisure areas including sports, culture, social, after-school and special events.
SPECIAL EVENTS WEEKEND AT TIMBER-LEE This weekend full of activities includes craft activities, nature hikes, animal/farm visits, fitness, an ice cream social, s’mores over the campfire and our famous camp awards! Come alone or with your family; you’re sure to have a great time. Fee includes transportation, lodging and meals. Space is limited; sign-up by March 7. Location: Timber-Lee, East Troy, Wisconsin Age Level: All ages Fee: $200 R/$230 NR Length: One weekend Class # Dates 815005A4 Mar 28-30
Days/Time Fri. 6:30pm-Sun., 3pm
ATHLETICS SATURDAY BOWLING Get ready to roll! Basic to advanced bowling skills are practiced in this recreational bowling program. Refine your lane approach and delivery while socializing with others. Game, shoe rental and transportation are provided. Drop-off/pick-up at Robert Crown Center. No class May 24. Location: Brunswick Zone, Deerfield Age: All ages Fee: $145 R/$160 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 815006A4 Apr 19-May 31 Sa
Time noon-2:30pm
FITNESS TRAINING Start your weekend with more energy and flexibility. This one-hour class will take you from stretches and warm-ups to some adaptive low impact aerobics, to a relaxing cool-down. See our training combo for even more fun! No class May 24. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: All ages Fee: $75 R/$90 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 815309A4 Apr 19-May 31 Sa
Time 10:30-11:30am
BOWLING/FITNESS TRAINING COMBO
ADULT TRACK AND FIELD
SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOWLING MEET
Sign up for both classes and save! This is our “keep in good health” combo. Join us in the morning for fitness training, then change your clothes and grab a bite to eat. Be sure to bring your own lunch or bring money for food from the snack shop at Robert Crown Center. Transportation will be provided to and from Robert Crown Center. No class May 24. Location: Robert Crown Center and Brunswick Zone, Deerfield Age: All ages Fee: $195 R/$225 NR Length: 6 sessions
It’s time to limber up and stretch to prepare for the 2014 Area 18 Track and Field Meet. Personalized training will be provided each week. Wear loosefitting clothing and athletic shoes to each practice. Join us for this program to get in shape and stay in shape. You do not have to compete in the track meet to benefit from this program. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 12 yrs. & up Fee: $75 R/$90 NR Length: 7 sessions
It’s time to get those strikes and spares as you compete in the Area 18 Special Olympics Bowling Tournament. Gold medalists will qualify to compete at the District Meet in early fall. You must have a current medical application on file in our office and must have participated in our bowling program. Pick-up and drop-off available from Robert Crown Center. Register by May 5. Location: Elk Grove Bowl, Elk Grove Age: 8 yrs. & up Fee: $35 R/$50 NR Length: 1 session
Class # Dates Day Time 815816A4 Apr 22-June 3 Tu 6:30-8pm
Class # Date 825802A4 June 7
BASKETBALL
SPECIAL RECREATION AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Class # Dates Day 815007A4 Apr 19-May 31 Sa
Time 10:30am-2:30pm
RECREATIONAL/AEROBIC SWIM Splash into shape! Our recreational/aerobic swim program is tailored to your ability. The emphasis is on increasing flexibility, muscle tone and range of motion, while having fun and learning a new leisure skill. The pool and locker room are wheelchair accessible. Locker room assistance can be provided. No class May 26. Location: McGaw YMCA Age: 3 yrs. & up Fee: $140 R/$165 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 815312A4 Apr 21-June 2 M
Time 8-8:45pm
SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRACK & FIELD MEET The Area 18 Track & Field meet is your opportunity to show off your hard work this winter. You’ll compete against other athletes in Area 18 to earn a spot to go to the Summer Games! Athletes must have an up-to-date medical application on file in the Special Rec. office and must have been timed during the Winter session of track and field practice. Transportation to/from the meet is provided from Robert Crown Center. Location: Prospect High School, Mount Prospect Age: 8 yrs. & up Fee: $40 R/$55 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 815314A4 Apr 27
Day Su
Time 8am-4pm
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIM TEAM PRACTICE Work on your swimming techniques and improve your speed and endurance for competitive and recreational meets. The pool and locker room are wheelchair accessible. Staff is available to assist in the locker room prior to the class. No class May 26. Location: McGaw YMCA Age: 8 yrs. & up Fee: $140 R/$165 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 815813A4 Apr 21-June 2 M
Special Recreation is running a great Special Olympics basketball program on Thursday nights. Come show off your skills as well as work on drills. You’ll get an early start preparing for next year’s basketball meet. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 8 yrs. & up Fee: $75 R/$90 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 815821A4 Apr 24-May 29 Th
Time 7:30-9pm
DISTRICT SWIM MEET The Special Olympics District Aquatics Meet is your chance to show how hard you worked this winter. You will be competing against other athletes to earn a spot to go to the State Summer Games. You must have an up-to-date medical application on file at the Special Recreation office. Transportation will be provided to and from Robert Crown Center. Register by Feb. 10. Location: Lake Forest College, Lake Forest Age: 8 yrs. & up Fee: $40 R/$55 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 815801A4 Mar 22
Day Sa
Time 7am-3pm
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE PARTY If you have been looking for a chance to celebrate your Special Olympics accomplishments, then here it is! Special Recreation is inviting athletes, parents and volunteers to see how all that hard training has paid off. The evening will include dinner and dancing with music provided by a DJ. This will be our official send-off for all the athletes who qualify to compete in the Summer Games in Bloomington in June. Register by May 9. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 8 yrs. & up Fee: $20 R/$25 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 815115A4 May 17
Day Sa
Day Sa
Time 8am-3pm
CHEF’S MATES It’s time to put on the aprons and cook some goodies! Join your friends and volunteer chefs as we roll up our sleeves and set the table! This program is co-sponsored by the Park School Principal/Parent Advisory Team and the City of Evanston. Space is limited! Be sure to register by April 3. Transportation to the program for students attending District 65 schools can be arranged through the school district. No class May 26. Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. & up Fee: $130 R/$155 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 815822A4 Apr 21-June 2 M
Time 3:30-5pm
TEMPO TIME We will be continuing our music and movement program called aut-erobics. This sensory integration program uses music and movement to connect the right and left sides of the brain and is designed to improve motor and cognitive skills of individuals, especially those who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Program participants will follow a pattern of movements while listening to different music and tempos. Each week a new object will be integrated into the movement. A relaxation period will wrap up each session. Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. & up Fee: $130 R/$155 NR Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates Day 815606A4 Apr 22-June 3 Tu
Time 3:30-5pm
Time 5-9pm
Time 8:45-9:30pm
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Leisure & Enrichment SPRING ECOLOGY We are going to spend another spring session enjoying the wonders of nature at the Evanston Ecology Center. There will be indoor and outdoor activities to get everyone a little closer to nature. Transportation can be arranged through the school district for District #65 students. No class May 7. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 3 yrs. & up Fee: $130 R/$155 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 815108A4 Apr 23-June 4 W
Time 3:30-5pm
AFTER-SCHOOL SWIM Join us for an hour of fun in the pool! Our afterschool swim program is back this spring to cater to your own specific swim level. Enrollment space is limited, so be sure to sign up early! Assistance in the locker room is provided. Transportation for students attending District #65 schools can be arranged by contacting the school district. Location: McGaw YMCA Age: 3 yrs. & up Fee: $165 R/$190 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates 815310A4 Apr 24-May 29
Day Th
Time 3:30-4:30pm
AFTER-SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD It’s time to limber up and stretch to prepare for the 2013 Area 18 Track and Field Meet. Personalized training will be provided once a week. Please wear loose fitting clothing and gym shoes to each practice. Join us for this program to get in shape and keep in shape. You do not have to compete in the track and field meet to benefit from this program! Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. & up Fee: $130 R/$155 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates 815311A4 Apr 25-May 30
Day F
Time 3:30-5pm
Special Recreation Summer Programs Program questions? Please call Leonard Woodson, Special Rec. Program Manager, at 847-448-8044. To register, call 3-1-1 (847-448-4311 outside Evanston).
SPECIAL EVENTS If you’re looking for a way to cool off during the heat of August, join us for a behind-the scenes tour of an ice cream shop. The tour will end after you make your own ice cream. Transportation will be provided to and from Robert Crown Center. Register by Aug. 8. Location: Capannari’s Ice Cream Shop, Mt. Prospect Age: 3 yrs. & up Fee: $25 R/$30 NR Length: 1 session Day Su
Time 2-5pm
SUMMER CRUISE Nothing says summer better than a scenic trip on Geneva Lake. Join your friends from Special Recreation for a relaxing daytime cruise. Be sure to bring money for lunch. Transportation will be provided to and from Robert Crown Center. Register by Aug. 8. Location: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Age: 3 yrs. & up Fee: $30 R/$35 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 825005A4 Aug 17
Day Su
Time 9:30am-4pm
ATHLETICS SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMES Here’s what you have been training for all year! You have a chance to go for the gold at the Special Olympics Summer Games. To attend, you must have received a gold medal at the bocce, swim or track meet. Pick-up and drop-off available from Robert Crown Center. Questions? Call the Special Recreation office at 847-448-8044. Location: Illinois State University, Bloomington Age: 8 yrs. & up Fee: $180 R/$210 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates/Days/Time 825803A4 Fri., June 13, 7am to Sun., June 15, 3pm
For trips leaving from Robert Crown Center, be sure to arrive 10 minutes earlier than the start time listed. All Special Recreation programs are adapted to fit the needs of all participants.
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Here is your chance to practice before the Special Olympics Bocce Meet! If you are looking for a sport that is as fun and as easy to play as bowling, but uses lighter equipment, then bocce is the sport for you. We will work on throwing skills, as well as play actual games. Location: Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Age: 8 yrs. & up Fee: $50 R/$55 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day Time 825801A4 June 22-July 27 Su 10:30am-Noon
ICE CREAM TOUR
Class # Date 825008A4 Aug 3
BOCCE
SATURDAY BOWLING Get ready to roll! Basic to advanced skills are practiced in this recreational bowling program. Refine your lane approach and delivery while socializing with others. Game, shoe rental and transportation are provided. Location: Brunswick Lanes, Northbrook Age: 3 yrs. & up Fee: $120 R/$140 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day 825804A4 July 12-Aug 16 Sa
Time noon-2:30pm
DINING WITH THE STARS Come hang out with friends as we catch some of the big movies of the summer. Before the show, we’ll have a meal at one of the nearby restaurants. The show and restaurant will be determined by the group. Everyone will meet in front of the theater in downtown Evanston. Location: Cinemark Century 12 Theater Age: 12 yrs. & up Fee per date: $40 R/$45 Fee, all 3 dates: $110 R/$117 NR Class # 825102A4 825102B4 825102C4 825102D4
Date June 27 July 18 Aug 8 All 3 dates
Day F F F
Time Evening; TBD Evening; TBD Evening; TBD
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE You’ll start your holiday with a trip down Central Street in Evanston’s Annual Fourth of July Parade. Transportation will be provided during the parade. All Special Recreation participants, athletes, friends, and family members are invited to march. Call the Special Recreation office at 847-448-8044 for our drop-off location. Age: 8 yrs. & up Length: 1 session Fee: FREE Class # Date 825003A4 July 4
Day F
Time 12:30-3pm
SUMMER CAMPS
Arts Camp Parties
PARK CAMP This 3-week full-day camp program is held in conjunction with District #65’s Special Education/ Park School Program. This camp is open only to students who attend Park School. NOTE: parents of out-of district students must contact their student’s home school district for approval prior to registering for Park Camp. For more information, please visit cityofevanston. org/summercamps or call Leonard Woodson at the Special Recreation office at 847-448-8044. Location: to be announced after approval by School District #65 Ages: 3-21 years by start of camp session Fee: $300 R/$340 NR; $400 R/$440 NR if paid after May 16, 2014 Class # Dates 825206A4 July 7-25
Day M-F
Time 9am-3pm
CELEBRATE WITH AN ARTS CAMP BIRTHDAY PARTY! What’s included? A two-hour party–you supply the cake and ice cream. We will supply the room and the talent, then do the clean-up when your guests leave! Your party will be held at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. The room will be decorated to suit the theme you select and an entertaining character/arts teacher will lead your own private “camp.” Your home won’t have the wear and tear, and since we do the clean up, you can relax afterward! Our schedule is flexible; parties may be booked Monday through Saturday, 10am-7pm and Sunday, 10am-6pm. Questions? Ready to book? Call us at 847-448-8260. Fee: $260 for up to 15 children Age: 6 yrs. & up
Medieval Camp
S.N.A.P. Special Recreation is teaming up again with the lakefront staff to teach people with disabilities a variety of on-the-lake recreational skills. All participants must be able to swim at least 50 yards independently (all participants will take a swim test on the first day). Snacks will be provided. Sign up soon for this fun program; space is limited to 10 participants! For more information, please call Leonard Woodson at 847-448-8044. Location: Dempster Street Boat Launch area Ages: 8 years and older by start of session Fee: $130 R/$155 NR Class # Dates Day 825208A4 July 11-Aug 1 F Rain date is August 8.
Party Packages at Chandler-Newberger
Time 4-6pm
CAMP R.E.A.L. Camp R.E.A.L. is the place to be in August! This Special Recreation Mini-Camp offers lots of fun activities. This camp focuses on ecology and fun! Be prepared for crafts, sports, ecology activities and playtime at beautiful Lovelace Park in northwest Evanston. Two weekly field trips are included. The registration deadline is July 7; space is limited! For more information, please call Leonard Woodson, Evanston Special Recreation Program Manager, at 847-448-8044. Location: Lovelace Park Ages: 3-21 years by start of session Fee: $300 R/$$380 NR; $430 NR if paid after July 25, 2014 Class # Dates Day Time 825207A4 Aug 4-15 M-F 9:30am-2:30pm Camp maximum: 25, with 20 spaces reserved for campers identified as having special needs.
Partygoers create a medieval village using Lincoln Logs® and our castle, complete a medieval craft, then learn busking skills to entertain the knights and ladies.
Renaissance Camp Your party will be a slice of our best-selling summer camp theme! Your party friends will paint a miniature, engage in Shakespearean silliness and be on their best behavior dressed in “fynery.”
Pirate Camp “Arg, me mateys!” Speak and eat as pirates! The Pirate GRRRL will tell you yarns and teach you a salty song. You’ll complete a pirate craft.
Princess Camp Princesses were leaders in training. Pick a favorite Queen from history and we will immerse ourselves in her time and tales from her girlhood.
Media Party We will roll out the red carpet, practice our oncamera introductions, and the paparazzi will take our keepsake photo. Or create a unique party; bring us your other ideas! See pg 49 to learn about hosting a party at the Evanston Ecology Center.
Chandler-Newberger Community Center is the place to make memories for a lifetime. We provide the space and equipment; you provide the cake and decorations. All party packages include the simultaneous use of a multipurpose room for two hours (for gift opening and treats). Room and gym rentals are also available for TEENS, who will love playing volleyball or basketball! Full payment is due within 72 hours after party is booked. Visit cityofevanston.org/recreation or call 847-448-8252 for details.
PRESCHOOL PARTY PACKAGES This package for ages 2-5 years includes a two-hour rental of a half-gym and use of our preschool play equipment, which includes tumbling mats, climbing blocks, toddler merry-go-round, seesaw, teeter-totter, small slide, scooter carts and mini-basketballs. The set-up resembles an indoor tot lot ready for parent/child interactive play. Fee: $169 R/$184 NR (includes 2 hours of room rental).
SPORTS PARTY PACKAGES–AGE 5 AND OLDER The sports package includes two hours of half-gym rental and two hours of room rental. Fee: $159 R/$174 NR. Choose three out of these four sets of sports equipment: 1. 10 basketballs/2 goals 2. Floor hockey sticks/2 nets 3. 10 soccer balls/2 nets 4. 12 “NERF” dodgeballs
Rentals for Special Occasions/Meetings You can relax with your guests when your party is held at one of Evanston’s community centers! The Ecology Center rents its beautiful and eco-friendly multi-purpose room for meetings, conferences and retreats for up to 112 people. The Levy Senior Center has several rooms available, from the cozy Elm Room to the 300-person capacity Maple Room. The lovely garden courtyard is available, and the kitchen is designed for catered events. Robert Crown Community Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center have rooms for rent and kitchens. Bring in your own refreshments or have your function catered. Chandler-Newberger Community Center specializes in birthday parties; see above. For more information, please visit cityofevanston.org/recreation or call 3-1-1.
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Leisure & Enrichment Digital Camera and Computer Classes Classes are held at the Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave. All classes are for ages 55 and up except for One-on-One Training.
INTRODUCTION TO THE IPHONE This hands-on class teaches you to back-up your iPhone to your computer; send/receive text messages; use e-mail (including voice dictation); the cut/copy/paste functions; and how to download free applications. Fee: $80, Levy member; $90, nonmember Length: 3 sessions Class # Dates Day 514178A4 March 6-20 Th 514178B4 May 8-22 Th
Time 10am-noon 10am-noon
INTRODUCTION TO THE IPAD This hands-on class teaches you lots of fun stuff you never knew existed, while you become more comfortable using your new iPad! Fee: $80, Levy member; $90, nonmember Length: 3 sessions Class # 514115A4 514118B4 524131A4
Dates March 4-18 May 6-20 July 10-24
Day Tu Tu Th
Time 10am-noon 10am-noon 10am-noon
INTERMEDIATE IPHONE Learn the hidden secrets of your iPhone. This hands-on class challenges you to edit text (for use with e-mail and notes), organize icons and folders, use MMS with photos and video attachments and other functions. Prerequisite: Intro. to iPhone or equivalent. Fee: $80, Levy member; $90, nonmember Length: 3 sessions Class # Dates 514126A4 April 3-17 524133A4 June 5-19
Day Th Th
Time 10am-noon 10am-noon
INTERMEDIATE IPAD Learn the hidden secrets of your iPad. This handson class challenges you to use cut, copy and paste functions; edit text (for use with e-mail and notes); organize icons and folders; use SMS and e-mail with photos, video attachments and many other functions. Prerequisite: Intro. to iPad or equivalent. Fee: $80, Levy member; $90, nonmember Length: 3 sessions Class # Dates 514124A4 April 1-15
Day Tu
Time 10am-noon
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DIGITAL CAMERA 1
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET
Learn your camera’s hidden secrets and take great photos! Learn to transfer pictures from the camera to a computer, organize photos into folders and adjust quality. Prerequisite: basic knowledge of Windows XP or Vista and comfort with mouse and keyboard. Fee: $105, Levy member; $125, nonmember Length: 4 sessions
Basic Internet fundamentals include how to use Google, how to securely shop online and basic skills for navigating the Internet. Prerequisite: none Fee: $50, Levy member; $60, nonmember Length: 2 sessions; Two 2-hour classes, each with a 10-minute break
Class # Dates 513114A4 March 7-28 524112A4 July 9-30
Day F W
Time 10am-noon 10am-noon
Class # Dates 514125A4 May 9-16
Day F
Time 10am-Noon
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL
This class primarily focuses on photo editing, plus photo sharing, sending photos via email and uploading them to SnapFish to share. Prerequisite: some exposure to digital photography on the computer and comfort with keyboard and mouse. Fee: $105, Levy member; $125, nonmember Length: Four 2-hour classes, each with a 10-minute break
This overview to Excel 2010 in the Windows environment will teach you the newer, simpler navigation. Just as a word-processor helps you prepare text-heavy documents, a spreadsheet creates documents composed mostly of numbers. Perhaps you need to create a budget and add up rows or columns of data. Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding and mouse skills Fee: $105, Levy member; $125, nonmember Length: Four 2-hour classes, each with a 10-minute break
Class # Dates 513141A4 April 4-25
Class # Dates 513143A4 June 4-25
INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL CAMERA
Day F
Time 10am-noon
Day W
Time 10am-noon
BEGINNING COMPUTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO QUICKEN
You will learn to use the mouse and be introduced to the computer screen. Each student receives hands-on tutoring to build confidence and overcome “computer phobia.” No prerequisite. Instructor: Sol Koppel Fee: $105, Levy member; $125, nonmember Length: 4 sessions
Ideal for home or a small business, Quicken tracks as many or as few of your finances as you wish. This hands-on class includes setting up accounts and categories, automating repetitive tasks, generating reports, setting bill reminders, streamlining income tax reporting and customizing Quicken. Prerequisite: Basic mouse skills and some knowledge of using Windows. Fee: $80, Levy member; $90, nonmember Length: Three 2-hour classes, each with a 10-minute break
Class # Dates Day 514116A4 March 5-26 W 523109A4 June 3-24 Tu
Time 10am-noon 10am-noon
BEGINNING COMPUTER 2 You'll learn to access Microsoft Windows programs and practice basic keyboarding skills. Our more comprehensive approach to using the mouse will build confidence. No prerequisite. Instructor: Sol Koppel Fee: $105, Levy member; $125, nonmember Length: 4 sessions Class # Dates 514164A4 April 2-23 523111A4 July 8-29
Days Time W 10am-noon Tu 10am-noon
Class # Dates 514134A4 June 6-20
Day F
Time 10am-noon
ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING FOR AGES 18+ Have you upgraded your technology, but don’t have time to learn the shortcuts? Sign up for one-on-one sessions at the Levy Center with a computer instructor from Computer Training and Support Services! Adults of all ages are welcome. The cost per hour is $55 for a Levy Center member and $70 for all other adults.
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD You will learn how to create, modify and save a number of hands-on word processing exercises while learning basic text formatting procedures. Prerequisite: Basic typing skills Fee: $105, Levy member; $125, nonmember Length: Four 2-hour classes, each with a 10-minute break Class # Dates 514161A4 May 7-22
Day W
Time 10am-noon
If you own a camera, bring it along with your battery charger and the software and cables it came with. If you don’t own a camera, we will supply one for use during class.
Pooch Park and Dog Beach
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DOG BEACH If your dog loves the water, gets along well with other dogs and comes when called, Evanston’s Dog Beach might be an ideal place for your dog to exercise and socialize! It is located north of the Church St. boat launch facility. Dog Beach hours are 7am-8 pm, April through November, weather permitting. The season fee per dog is $60, Evanston resident (60201 & 60202 only) and $120, nonresident. Admission is restricted to dog owners or handlers with a dog beach pass. Dog(s) must have appropriate shots and up-to-date paperwork at registration and be currently licensed in Evanston (or prove that the dog is licensed by the local government where the owner lives. A packet with information is posted at cityofevanston.org/dogbeach or call 311.
POOCH PARK The Skokie Park District and City of Evanston jointly developed this 2.7-acre offleash fenced dog recreational facility. It is located on the east bank of the North Shore Channel, between Main and Oakton Sts. (Skokie/Evanston border). Enjoy separate “agility” and puppy/small dog areas, plus drinking fountains for people and dogs. The park is open 5am-10pm daily, year-round. Fee for Evanston or Skokie residents is $45 for the first dog, then $15 for each additional dog. Nonresident fee is $85 for the first dog and $15/each add’l dog. Dog(s) must have appropriate shots and up-to-date paperwork at registration. Rules and a list of paperwork required is available at cityofevanston.org, the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge and Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main. See pg 7 for information about “Woofstock.”
PERSONAL, ENGAGED COLLEGE PREP At the heart of our mission is the expectation that each student will be known personally and valued by the entire school community as an individual with unique talents and abilities. Call Amanda at 847-866-6055 for a personal tour, or visit roycemoreschool.org for more information.
1200 Davis Street in Evanston - Age 3 through Grade 12
SAVE THE DATE
FOR THE MAYOR'S SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM JOB FAIR
SATURDAY APRIL 19 9AM-2PM
Evanston township high school 1600 Dodge Ave Evanston
FOR YOUTH Ages 14-18 YeaRS WHO LIVE IN ZIP CODES 60201/60202
Job Fair Requirements In order to be eligible to attend the job fair, youth must be enrolled in school and be at least 14 years of age when the employment program begins in mid-June 2014. For more information, contact Youth & Young Adult Assistant Program Manager Porschia Davis at pdavis@cityofevanston.org, or call 3-1-1.
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Leisure & Enrichment Lakefront Activities Beaches open for the season Memorial Day weekend! A beach token or daily pass is needed for admission to Evanston’s five public swimming beaches.
Beach Information & Hours Beach Office Information Dempster St. Beach Office Open daily May 17–Sept. 1 10am-7:30pm Dempster St. at Lake Michigan (1251 Lake Shore Blvd) 847-866-4167847-866-2913 (preseason) Clark St. Beach Office June 7–Sept. 1: 10:30am-7:15pm Clark Street at Lake Michigan (1811 Sheridan Rd.) Beach season: May 24 through Sept. 1 (Labor Day) Beach hours: May 24-June 6: 11am-6pm June 7-Sept. 1: 10:30am-7:3pm Recorded message with lake and water conditions: 847-859-7822 Free beach days: Mondays from July 7 through August 25, 2014 for Evanston residents at Clark St. Beach Daily beach passes: $8 for those age 12 and older $6 for children age 1-11 Free for children under age one Daily passes are sold at beach entrances Season beach tokens: The beach token is a season pass that is valid from the time of purchase until the end of the season. This token is non-transferable and allows admittance to any of the five City of Evanston swimming beaches. Admission is free for children under age one. Purchased April through June 6: Evanston or Skokie resident: $26 other nonres: $42 Purchased June 7 through July 31: Evanston or Skokie resident: $34 other nonres: $58 Purchased Aug. 1-Labor Day: Evanston or Skokie resident: $17 other nonres: $29 Where to purchase tokens: Morton Civic Center, community centers, Dempster St. Beach Office and Clark St. Beach Office
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FEE ASSISTANCE AND FREE BEACH TOKEN PROGRAM
SAND CASTLE AND SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST
Fee assistance to purchase beach tokens is available to qualified Evanston residents based on family size and income. In addition, the City of Evanston will distribute 1,050 free season beach tokens this year to qualified Evanston residents through the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Dept. and social service agencies. The Evanston Parks and Recreation Board’s dedicated Beach Token Fund accepts donations which are restricted to providing beach tokens to income-eligible residents. Board members ask that those of you who can, contribute to the Beach Token Fund when buying tokens for your family. If you’re able to contribute, your generosity will help fellow residents have a great summer on the beach, too! In 2013, donations totaled $5,048.
Bring your own buckets, shovels, sculpting tools, etc., and compete to win prizes. Preregister from July 1-13 by calling 847-866-4167. Rain date is July 21. Location: Clark St. Beach Age: All ages Contest admission: FREE Beach admission fee applies, but Evanston residents have free admission to Clark St. Beach Mondays from July 7 through August 25, 2014.
TEEN OUTREACH BEACH PASSES The Mayor’s Super Summer Recreation Program includes free beach admission for Evanston teens through a 10-punch pass. Teens age 13-18 who may not otherwise be able to go to the beach may pick up a pass for free beach visits at community centers and the main Evanston Public Library. Proof of Evanston residency is required. Please call 3-1-1 for details.
BEACH LOCATIONS NORTH TO SOUTH: 1. Lighthouse Beach 2611 Sheridan Rd. just north of Central St.
2. Clark Street Beach 1811 Sheridan Rd. Clark St. at Sheridan Rd.
3. Greenwood Beach 1401 Sheridan Rd. Greenwood St. at the lakefront
4. Lee St. Beach 1111 Lake Shore Blvd. between Lee St. and Greenleaf St. on Lake Shore Blvd.
5. South Blvd. Beach 525 Sheridan Square Sheridan Sq. off Sheridan Rd.
Class # Date 722101A4 July 14
Day M
Time 5:30-7:30pm
SKOKIE POOL ADMISSION Buy a Skokie Pool Pass and save big $! The City of Evanston and Skokie Park District have a reciprocal agreement that allows Skokie residents to buy Evanston season beach tokens at our resident rate and allows Evanston residents to buy a Skokie pool season pass at their resident rate. Pool passes are valid at both Skokie Water Playground and Devonshire Aquatic Center. Evanston residents will be charged the nonresident walk-up daily fee, which varies depending on location and age. Pool passes go on sale April 1; the early-season discounted pass sale ends June 7. For complete fees and information about how to purchase a season pass, please call the Skokie Park District at 847-674-1500 or visit Skokie Park District.org.
LEARN TO SAIL OR KAYAK The Evanston Recreation Division offers lessons in sailing and kayaking on Lake Michigan. Call to schedule private lessons at your convenience. Private sailing lessons are available on our day sailing boats and group lessons in kayaking are offered. Fee assistance is not available. New students will not be accepted after August 1. To register or for more information, please call the Dempster St. Beach Office at 847-866-4167. Location: Dempster St. Beach (Dempster at the lake), 1251 Lakeshore Blvd. Age: 14 yrs. & up Dates: June 7 through Sept. 1
Private sailing classes Fee, four 1-hour lessons: $200 R/$250 NR
Group kayaking classes Fee per student for two 1-hour lessons: $60 R/$80 NR Minimum 2 students, maximum 4 students.
TUBING PARTIES Due to popular demand, you can now host a TUBING PARTY! Are you looking for a new way to celebrate a birthday, graduation or just want to have a blast? The City of Evanston will provide a boat, driver, an additional lifeguard, personal flotation devices and tube and will take you and your guests on an exhilarating trip on Lake Michigan. Your guests will have access to a reserved space on Dempster St. Beach for mingling, as well as access to Greenwood Beach for swimming.
Tubing parties can be held weekdays, 4:30-7:30pm and weekends, 3:30-7:30pm, schedule permitting. Tubing is allowed for individuals 8 years and up. Book your party in person at the Dempster St. Beach Office (see pg 62 for office hours). Full refunds apply for cancellations due to weather or equipment failure. There’s a limit of 20 tubers and 35 total participants. Ask about the waiver and swim test requirement. Fee, 2½ hour party: $450 R/$650 NR
KAYAK FISHING TRIPS Learn the art of fishing in and around the shores of Evanston under your own power in this catchand-release program. We will teach you cast and retrieve techniques, as well as lure/bait choice to best maximize your Great Lake fishing adventure! We’ll target smallmouth bass, perch, bluegill and more. Each class has a quick on-shore demo and 90 minutes on the water. All of the necessary equipment is provided except a fishing license. Fee assistance is not available. Location: Meet at Dempster St. Beach Office Age: 14 yrs. & up; youth age 10-14 may enroll if with an adult, in the same kayak Fee with kayak rental: $50 R/$65 NR Fee using your kayak: $35 R/$50 NR Length: 1 session Class # 722001A4 722001B4 722001C4 722001D4
Dates June 20 June 26 July 18 Aug 14
Days F Th F Th
Time 6-7:45pm 6-7:45pm 6-7:45pm 6-7:45pm
TWILIGHT HISTORICAL KAYAK TOURS Since 1997, Wateriders has offered historical kayak tours on the Chicago River downtown. The Evanston Recreation Division and Wateriders are now offering a unique look at Evanston’s history and architecture from the peaceful platform of a kayak. No experience is required for this leisurely paddle. We’ll explore the history of Evanston and its lakefront and how Daniel Burnham’s Evanstonbased visions remade our region. Stops include the wreck of the George Morley, the Grosse Point Lighthouse and the Baha’i House of Worship (Temple) in Wilmette. If you will be participating as a couple with our kayak, one person pays “our kayak” fee and one pays “your kayak” fee. Instructors: Wateriders Location: Meet at Dempster St. Beach Office Age: 14+ yrs. or 10-14 yrs. with an adult Fee (our kayak): $50 R/$60 NR Fee (your kayak): $30 R/$35 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 722216A4 July 11 722216B4 Aug 8
Day F F
SCHEDULE YOUR OWN HISTORICAL KAYAK TOUR NEW!
BOAT LAUNCHES AT DEMPSTER ST. LAUNCH FACILITY
Gather five or more friends and let’s see if we can arrange a twilight tour to meet your schedule! The same fees apply. Call 847-866-4167 (beach season) or 847-866-2913 (preseason).
Small sailboats and kayaks may be stored and launched at Dempster St. Beach. Boats must be light enough to be carried across the sand. Storage is available for single hull boats and catamarans. Single hull boats include Sunfish, Laser, Laser II, Force 5, Zuma and Phantom. Also, 420s can be stored in an area of the rack system. Verification of residency required to obtain resident rate. Information about obtaining a Dempster St. launch permit is posted at cityofevanston.org/boatlaunch. Questions? Call 847-448-8046.
RENT A SAILBOAT OR KAYAK Expanded Season!
The Evanston Recreation Division rents watercraft by the hour, the day, or the season! Adults can rent one of our day sailing boats or one of our kayaks (children may accompany an adult). Come to the Dempster St. Beach Office during operating hours (see pg 62). Life jackets are available and required for all passengers. You’ll need to show a valid driver’s license or state ID. Fee assistance is not available. Parents/caregivers are allowed to take children age 6 and older on the boat with them. Rentals can be cancelled or limited to more capable boaters based on the weather. Location: Dempster St. Beach Office Age: 18 yrs. & up (age 14-18 with written parent permission or age 6-18 with parent in vessel) New early season days/times: May 24-June 6 Sat. and Sun., 11am-6pm plus Memorial Day (May 28) Season days/times: June 7-Sept. 1. Weekday rentals start at 3:30pm, watercraft must be in by 7:30pm (limited # of watercraft from 3:30-4:30pm). Weekend rentals start at 11am; watercraft must be in by 7pm. Holiday hours are the same as weekends. Vessel Type Evanston Res. Kayak, single or double $25/hour $40/2 hrs. $75/4 hrs. Stand Up Paddleboard $25/hr. $40/2 hrs. $75/4 hrs. Barnett, Laser, $30/hr. Sunfish or Force 5 $45/2 hrs. $80/4 hrs. Hobie 16' or 420 $50/hr.
Nonres. $35/hour $50/2 hrs $95/4 hrs. $35/hr. $50/2 hrs. $95/4 hrs. $40/hr. $55/2 hrs. $100/4 hrs. $60/hr.
SAVE with a Punch pass*: 15 one-hour rentals, with a maximum of two hours on a single day is $275 R/$375 NR. Passes are valid during season purchased. Unlimited rental* during 2014 season, maximum of two hours on a single day, $600 R/$800 NR. * At least 24 hours advance notice required to reserve a boat with your punch pass or season pass so the vessel will be available.
Storage/launch Rates Ev. Resident Single hull sailboat w/locker $260 Windsurfboard w/locker $260 Kayak, no locker $220 Stand-up Paddleboard, no locker $220 Double hull w/locker $360 Locker $ 40
Nonres. $320 $320 $270 $270 $490 $ 50
Launch only Rates Season Daily
Ev. Resident Nonres. $180 $230 $ 25 $35
CHURCH STREET LAUNCH FACILITY Season launch permits are required for the Church Street Power Boat Ramp. This ramp is used by power boats up to 22', sailboats 15-22' and personal watercraft. Parking is available at the ramp (30 spaces). Each season permit includes one parking decal, one launch sticker, and a key card per household for the gate. A pass must be purchased for each boat/vessel you’d like to launch. Resident boat owners are required to show proof of residency to obtain resident rates. The ramp opens approximately May 1 and closes October 31, depending on weather and dredging conditions. Information about obtaining a Church St. launch permit is posted at cityofevanston.org/ boatlaunch. Questions? Call 847-448-8046. Rates Season Permit
Ev. Resident Nonres. $250 $500
AQUATIC CAMP PROGRAMS The Evanston Recreation Division offers aquatic camp programs for youth, teens and adults, plus a camp parents and children attend together! Pick up a camp guide at your local community center or visit cityofevanston.org/summercamps for details.
Time 6-7:45pm 6-7:45pm
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General Information Register Early!
Fee Assistance (Scholarships)
Please register at least a week in advance. Classes which don’t reach a minimum enrollment level are cancelled.
Fee assistance is awarded to qualified Evanston residents on a sliding scale according to the number of family members in relation to total family income. Fee assistance is not available for special events or trips. Information regarding the fee assistance application process and the documents needed to verify family income and residency may be obtained at any Evanston Recreation Division community center, the Evanston Ecology Center or the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. Facility addresses are listed on page 3. Forms may be downloaded at cityofevanston. org/recreationfeeassistance.
Who is a Resident? To receive the Evanston resident rate for a Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department program, you must live in ZIP code 60201 or 60202.
Class Cancellations In case of class changes or program cancellation, we’ll notify you in advance by telephone or postcard. Generally, refunds are issued within two weeks. If circumstances arise causing us to cancel a class session, every effort will be made to schedule a makeup class.
Payment Deadline Payment in full is required at registration (except for summer camps, which allow a $50 deposit per child per camp #/session to hold a space until the balance due deadline). You (or your child) will be admitted to a class or program after full payment is made. If your family has been approved for fee assistance, your portion of the fee must be paid in full before you (or your child) will be registered in the class.
Insurance The City of Evanston does not carry hospitalization insurance for program participants. Contact your health care provider for details regarding your individual plan.
Refund Policy Unless the program is cancelled by the City, a $5.00 service fee will be charged for refunds. For classes already in session, refunds will be prorated and issued in the following situations: 1. Written proof of illness or medical problem for the participant or immediate family member prior to or during the program or activity. 2. Written proof that the participant has moved or will move out of the service boundaries of the City of Evanston prior to or during the program or activity. 3. Unusual circumstances which fall into the category of “hardship.” No refunds on Daily, Seasonal or Yearly Activity Passes/Programs These include beach tokens, ice-skating passes, extended care coupons, fitness passes, season launch permits, leagues, dog beach passes and the like.
Camp Transfers & Refunds Summer camps are covered separately from the refund policy listed above. For more information, please contact the City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at 3-1-1 (847-448-4311) or refer to the annual camp guide at cityofevanston.org/summercamps.
How to Initiate a Refund To initiate the refund process, please mail or drop off written notice of your request, along with written proof of illness, moving or hardship (see refund policy), to Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center or the community center where the program is held. Questions? Please call us at 3-1-1 (847-448-4311).
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Child Supervision/Pick-up Policies Parents/guardians are responsible for picking up children promptly at the time the program is scheduled to end. Instructors often have other programs to teach and can’t supervise children for an extended period after the program. Parents or guardians who pick up a child more than five minutes late from a program are assessed a late fee of $10 per child per 15-minute time period. For instance, if the program ends at 4pm and you arrive between 4:06 and 4:21, the late fee is $10. If you call and advise staff that you are running late, we’ll allow a 10-minute grace period, followed by the $10 per 15-minute late fee.
Rentals The City of Evanston rents rooms for meetings or parties (some with kitchen facilities), gymnasiums, auditoriums, ice rinks and the “lagoon” building, Sheridan Rd. at Church St. For info., call 3-1-1 (847-448-4311).
Photographs and Videotaping Program participants may be photographed or videotaped. These images may appear in future promotional materials. If you do not want to be included, please tell the photographer. If you don’t want your child photographed, please call 847-448-8041.
Americans with Disabilities Act The City of Evanston’s programs, activities and services are subject to all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination, including the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. The City has established a committee to review its programs and policies, and welcomes suggestions from interested individuals. Reasonable accommodations will be made in recreation programs, activities and services to enable participation by an individual with a disability.
numbers listed below, by writing or in person (three weeks’ notice is even more helpful). The timeline for summer camps is no later than 10 days in advance of a program. If you have any questions about the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department’s policies regarding ADA, please call 847-448-8063 (voice); 847-448-8064 (TTY); 800-526-0857 (Illinois Relay Center voice transmission).
Equal Opportunity As the City of Evanston has received federal financial assistance, the U.S. Department of the Interior, under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility, or if you desire further information regarding Title VI, please write to: Office for Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240.
E-mail on Registration Form Your e-mail address is just another way to communicate with you. It will not be shared with any third parties.
Registration Go online:
cityofevanston.org/register
By Mail:
Send the form on the facing page and payment to: Evanston Recreation Division, Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. Do not send cash. You may indicate payment by credit card (a receipt will be mailed to you) or include a personal check (your cancelled check will serve as your receipt).
In person:
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center M-F, 8:30-5pm. Community centers accept registrations for most City of Evanstonsponsored programs (see pg 3 for hours & phone numbers).
By telephone:
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center or a community center (see pg 3). Register with your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express Card.
To aid staff in making accommodations, please contact them no later than two weeks in advance of the program by calling one of the phone
The City of Evanston’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department strives to provide you with excellence in recreational programs & services! If you are not satisfied, we request your suggestions, comments, or ideas which will improve our programs.
Registration Form Please register at least one week prior to the first class. Classes without the minimum number of registrations will be cancelled. Children must meet the minimum age listed. Proof of age may be required. Fee assistance/class cancellations: see facing pg. Questions? Call 3-1-1 (847-448-4311) Please print, fill out all spaces and sign this form.
Registration Form for City of Evanston Classes
Parent/Adult Name: __________________________________________________________ Home Phone: (______ )___________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________ Emergency Phone: (______ )________________________________________ City/State/Zip:_______________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone: (______ )__________________________________________ E-mail address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: * You will be registered for your alternate choice if your first choice is filled or cancelled. If someone attending a program has a disability-related need for an accommodation, the Special Recreation office must be called at least two weeks in advance at 847-448-8045; 847-448-8064 (TTY) or 800/526-0857 (IL Relay Ctr.).
LAST NAME FIRST NAME SEX BIRTH DATE
PROGRAM DAY/TIME CLASS # NAME
ALTERNATE CLASS #
AMOUNT PAID
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CITY OF EVANSTON WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT Participant’s Name:___________________________________________________________________ Age:________________ Participant Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING WAIVER, RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION TO ALLOW THE NAMED PARTICIPANT TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATION ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE AN INCREASED ELEMENT OF RISK. The undersigned participant, or if participant is under 18 years of age, the undersigned parent, guardian or custodian of the above minor participant, requests said participant to participate in the City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Commuity Services Department’s program activities. These include, but are not limited to: archery, hiking, biking, sports and skate sports, arts camps, theatre programs, and non-sports based camps. I understand that these activities have an increased element of risk due to the characteristics of the activity and the uncontrollable nature of surrounding elements. These risks may include equipment malfunction or condition(s), loss of control, collisions, obstacles, terrain variation, and unexpected actions by horses or by other people. I understand that other participants may act in a negligent manner that can contribute or cause injury, such as failing to maintain control, not acting within their abilities, or not following rules and instructions. I acknowledge that participation in certain activities including but not limited to those identified in the Illinois Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS 10/3-109 are inherently dangerous and involve risk that may cause serious injury and in some cases death. PARTICIPANT, OR IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER 18, THE UNDERSIGNED PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN OF THE ABOVE MINOR HEREBY JOINS IN THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND RELEASES, DISCHARGES AND AGREES NOT TO SUE THE CITY OF EVANSTON, THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND ATTORNEYS, FOR LIABILITY FROM ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH WHETHER CAUSED BY ANY NEGLIGENCE, EITHER ACTIVE OR PASSIVE OF THE CITY, OR OTHERWISE. I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for disclosing any health or physical conditions and that the City has no duty to accommodate any disclosed condition if such accommodation is unreasonable and exceeds Federal, State, or local law(s). Health or physical condition limitations may include recent injury or surgeries, medications, diagnosed or undiagnosed behavioral conditions, and mental and physical limitations. Please list any health or physical limitations or conditions below:
I have read this document and understand that it is a promise not to sue and that I release the City of Evanston, elected officials, employees, agents and attorneys for any and all claims. I considered this Release and Waiver carefully before signing it. If I am signing this document with an electronic signature, I execute this Release and Waiver with the intent to sign the record.
Date: :_________________ Signature of Participant If Participant is under 18:________________________________________________________________________ Date: :_________________ Signature of Parent, Guardian or Custodian of Minor:______________________________________________________________________ Payment Area
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Payment amount $
Make checks payable to CITY OF EVANSTON and mail to: Evanston Recreation Division, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 ( last 3 digits on back of cards or 4 digits on front of Am. Express)
CREDIT CARD Circle one: Visa MasterCard Discover American Express
Security #
Card holder name (print):
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Authorized signature:
Expiration date:
Payment amount $
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Sports & Leisure Organizations Contact us Badminton
Golf
Evanston Badminton Club, Blane Olmos: 847-673-4748; midwestbadminton.com
Evanston Wilmette Community Golf Course (formerly Frank Govern Memorial Golf Course): 847-475-9173 Evanston Women’s Golf League: April 30-Aug. 27, Wednesdays at Evanston Wilmette Community Golf Course, 1031 Central St. Kate Spector: 847-869-4218 or Shirley Palmer: 847-677-2294.
Baseball/Softball Evanston Baseball & Softball Association (EBSA): evanstonbaseball.com; evanstonsoftball.com Women’s 14" softball leagues, Marion Flynn: 847-530-8626; flynnmarion@yahoo.com
Basketball COE-POPS and COE-MOMS, Jelani Summers: 847-448-8254 Fellowship of Afro-American Men (FAAM): 847-604-3663 Evanston Small Fry Basketball: evanstonsmallfry.com
Bicycling Evanston Bicycle Club: evanstonbikeclub.org
Birding Evanston North Shore Bird Club, field trips and programs: ENSBC.org
Boating Evanston Boat Ramp Assoc., Bill: 847-965-2000; great-lakes.org/il/evanstonboat ramp.html
Hockey Evanston Youth Hockey Assoc. (EYHA), Scott Kirkpatrick: 312-543-1457; evanstonhockey.com
Lacrosse Evanston Youth Lacrosse Assoc., Mike Cashion: 847-736-6869; evanstonyouthlacrosse.org
Running Evanston Running Club, Alvah White: 847-682-2482; evanstonrunningclub.org
Sailing & Kayaking Evanston Sail & Kayak Assoc., Payson Wild: 847-492-8165; paysonwild@comcast.net
Soccer
Cricket Club, M. Louis: 847-328-4863
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): evanstonsoccer.org; hotline: 847-328-2976; commissioner@evanstonsoccer.org; Steve Levine: 847-328-2976 Makers’ Incorporated, Nelo Nightengale: 847-869-2058 Evanston Soccer Assoc., hotline: 847-289-7154; walshtj@hotmail.com; teamevanston.org
Dancing
Speed Skating
Chess Evanston Chess Club, Maret Thorpe: enter@evanstonchess.org; 847-328-1281; evanstonchess.org
Cricket
Dancing Club of Evanston, Doug and Linda Honnold: 847-328-6901; Doug.Honnold@alum. mit.edu; dancingclubofevanston.org Evanston Monday Night Folk Dancers: emnfdancers@gmail.com; EvanstonFolkDance.org
Football Evanston Junior Wildkit Football, Seth Himrod: jrwildkit@aol.com; jrwildkits.com
Football and Cheerleading Evanston Pop Warner (age 5-14, no tryouts-everyone plays) 312-685-0482; evanstonraiders@gmail.com; evanstonraiders.com
Gardening Four Seasons Garden Club of Evanston, Susan Cooney: 847-864-6349 Garden Council, Lois Heimbaugh: 847-864-1386 Highland Garden Club, Linda Goranson: 847-475-4357; lgoranson@comcast.net Lincolnwood Garden Club, Gloria Wildenradt: 847-869-6756
Evanston SpeedSkating Club, evanstonspeedskate.com
Swimming Evanston Masters Swim Team: evmasters.org Wildkit Swimming Organization, Kevin Auger: 773-685-7685 wildkitaquatics.com YWCA Flying Fishing Aquatics, Pete Caragher: 847-864-8445; ywca.org/evanston
Tennis Evanston Community Tennis Assoc., Diana Harris: 847-869-7972; rddharris@comcast.net; evanstontennis.org
Contact Information: City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 3-1-1 (847-448-4311) cityofevanston.org recreation@cityofevanston.org f: 847-448-8051 See pg 3 for facility addresses and phone numbers
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Deputy City Manager/Director: Joseph McRae Parks, Recreation Division Assistant Director: Bob Dorneker, CPRP Community Services Division Assistant Director: Christina Ferraro Recreation Division Robert Crown Center and Ice Complex Recreation Manager: Robert Lloyd Fleetwood-Jourdain Center and Theatre; Mason Park Recreation Manager: Betsy Jenkins Chandler-Newberger Center Recreation Manager: Kevin Wallin, CPRP Lakefront/Municipal Sports/Special Recreation Services Manager: Jim Ferrera, CPRP Community Services Division Interim Levy Senior Center Recreation Manager: Karen Hawk Work Force and Youth & Young Adult Community Services Manager: Kevin L. Brown, J.D. Ecology Program Coordinators: Claire Alden; Matthew Poole Long Term Care Ombudsman: Audrey Thompson Cultural Arts Program Coordinator: Angela Allyn CPRP = Certified Park and Recreation Professional
Windsurfing Evanston Windsurfing Assoc., Dave Tannert: ussurf@gmail.com; evanstonwindsurfing.net
Wrestling Evanston Black Kats Wrestling Club, Verzell James: 847-328-2635 Group presidents/commissioners: To change contact information for your group, please call 847-448-8041.
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We’re making waves in Evanston
Locations, specialties and the most responsive, expert healthcare are available right here in Evanston. Our Evanston offices are home to exceptional care and physician expertise close to where you live. • Expert care—skilled physicians offer responsive and supportive care • Availability—walk-in visits, convenient early morning, evening and weekend hours, with some locations open seven days a week • Online access—schedule appointments, renew prescriptions, pay your bill and stay connected with your physician and an entire network of specialists—right at your fingertips
To schedule an appointment, visit northshore.org/medicalgroup or call one of our offices: Medical Group Offices 909 Davis Street Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 866-3700 Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics 1007 Church Street Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 475-4555 Internal Medicine 1000 Central Street Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 733-5707 Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics NorthShore Evanston Hospital 2650 Ridge Avenue (847) 570-2000 Evanston, IL 60201