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Tune in to the new and improved Channel 16
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The City of Evanston’s Channel 16 has a refreshed look and now airs a wide variety of educational and informative programs suitable for all ages. Be sure to tune in to check it out! • Comcast subscribers go directly to TV Channel 16. • AT&T U-Verse subscribers go to Channel 99, select Evanston, and then select City Channel 16. • YouTube viewers stream programs at www.cityofevanston.org/channel16. Wondering when your favorite program is running? View the Program Guide at www.cityofevanston.org/tv.
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An in-depth look at City of Evanston projects and programs
Startup Showcase Entrepreneurs connect with investors and receive feedback from experts
City News Local news, events and more
GovFlix Restored and remastered documentaries and films from National Archives
Evanston on Stage Focus on current and upcoming theatre via interviews
City Meetings City Council meetings live or rebroadcast; some committee meetings aired live
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Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
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2nd Ward Peter Braithwaite
3rd Ward Melissa Wynne
4th Ward Donald Wilson
5th Ward Delores A. Holmes
6th Ward Mark Tendam
7th Ward Eleanor Revelle
8th Ward Ann Rainey
9th Ward Brian Miller
City Clerk Rodney Greene
City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz
Contact information for elected officials is available at www.cityofevanston.org or by calling the City Manager’s office at 847-866-2936. General questions, comments and suggestions are welcome at 311 (847-448-4311). To learn more about display advertising, visit www.cityofevanston.org/magazine or call 311.
Table of Contents click to view each topic Special Events
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News Administrative Services 12 Community Development 11 Cultural Arts 12 Economic Development 10 Fire 12 Health and Human Services 13 Library 14-15 Police 12 Sustainability 10
Arts Art Classes Art Classes Age 55+ Dance Classes Dance Classes Age 55+ Music Classes Age 55+ Performing Arts Social Dance
Facilities
Ecology
Events
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Athletics Basketball 24 Broomball 26 Fencing 29 Fitness, Age 55+ 34-35 Fitness, Teen and Adult 33 Gymnastics 26 Hockey 27 Martial Arts 31 Open Gym 22 Personal Training/Fitness Rooms 32-33 Public Skating and Rink Rentals 26 Roller Skating 29 Skating Classes 28-29 Soccer 22 Speedskating 26 T-Ball 22 Tai Chi 32 Tennis 24-25 Volleyball 22 Yoga 30
Campfires 37 Canoeing 37 Fishing 37 Open Houses 38 Parent and Child Classes 36 Rentals 38 Scout Programs 38 Teen & Adult Classes 37 Youth Classes 37
Leisure & Enrichment After-School Programs 43 Arts Camp Parties 43 Birthday Parties with Ecology Themes 43 Chandler-Newberger Party Packages 43 Drop-in Programs 41 Lakefront Activities 45-47 Pooch Park and Dog Beach 47 Robert Crown Center’s Preschool 41 Self-Improvement/Enrichment 40 Special Recreation Programs 42 Technology 44 Teen Trips 41
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Ave. 847-448-4311 www.cityofevanston.org Chandler-Newberger Center 1028 Central St. 847-448-8252 www.cityofevanston.org/chandler Clark St. Beach Office Clark St. at the lake (seasonal) Dempster St. Beach Office Dempster St. at the lake (seasonal) 847-866-4167 www.cityofevanston.org/beaches Evanston Ecology Center 2024 McCormick Blvd. 847-448-8256 www.cityofevanston.org/ecology www.evanstonenvironment.org Fleetwood-Jourdain Center 1655 Foster St. 847-448-8254 www.cityofevanston.org/fleetwood Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 927 Noyes St. 847-866-5915 www.fjttheatre.com Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center 1823 Church St. 847-448-4311 www.cityofevanston.org/gibbsmorrison Levy Senior Center 300 Dodge Ave. 847-448-8250 www.cityofevanston.org/levy Mason Park Fieldhouse Church St. at Florence Ave. 847-448-8254 Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. 847-448-4311 www.cityofevanston.org/noyes Robert Crown Center 1701 Main St. 847-448-8258 www.cityofevanston.org/crown Information Call 311 for facility hours General 48 Parks & Beaches Map 50 Sports & Leisure Groups 51 Registration 48-49 Staff 51
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Special Events JUNE 4 EVANSTON’S HIGHLAND GARDEN CLUB 7TH ANNUAL BACKYARD BOTANICAL PLANT SALE Come buy the plants that come from our gardens and are proven to grow in this area. We love to share our gardening knowledge and tips. Sponsor: Evanston’s Highland Garden Club Location: Independence Park, Central and Stewart Admission: Free Dates Days Times June 4 Sa 9am-3pm
JUNE 8 ODYSSEY LUNCH CRUISE Escape on the lake aboard Odyssey. Sit back as Chicago’s famous skyscrapers drift past your window. Music fills the air. Experience all that Odyssey has to offer, including: Three climate-controlled decks with LED lighting and a lit dance floor. Along with a refreshed wine list, expanded microbrew selection and a buffet lunch featuring creative cuisine with a relaxing rooftop lounge decorated with modern deck furniture. This trip will leave the Levy Center at 9:45am and return at 3:30pm with sometime after the cruise to explore Navy Pier. Location: Navy Pier Age: 55 yrs. and up Admission: $75 Levy Member; $90 nonmember
Special Events in Evanston During the Summer, don’t miss great events happening around town.
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JUNE 11–26 A SONG FOR CORETTA A Song For Coretta by Pearl Cleage takes place on February 6, 2006; people began lining up at dawn outside of Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church to pay their respects to the late Mrs. Coretta Scott King. People of all ages stood patiently for hours, waiting to say goodbye and express sorrow at her passing. When a cold rain began to fall at sunset at midnight, the crowd had dwindled to a determined few. The five fictional characters in this play are at the end of that long line of mourners. Online tickets may be purchased at www.fjtheatre.com. Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Admission: Advance online tickets $12; at the door night of performance $17 Dates Day Time June 11 Sa 7pm June 12 Su 3pm June 18 Sa 7pm June 19 Su 3pm June 25 Sa 7pm June 26 Su 3pm
JUNE 15, JULY 20 STARLIGHT JUNIOR Sing along concerts for families with young children. Admission: Free Dates Day Time June 15 W 6-7pm July 20 W 6-7pm 4 Evanston life Summer 2016
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JULY 9–24 #LOVESTORIES #LOVESTORIES: Inspired by BLACK LIVES MATTER by Gloria Bond-Clunie, Marsha Estell and Tania Richard is a play in three parts exploring the breadth of love in a world of deadly conflict. Each playwright takes her turn sharing her gift of playwriting to tell a story of LOVE. This is a world premiere play commissioned by Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre. Online tickets may be purchased at www.fjtheatre.com. Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Admission: Advance online tickets $12; at the door night of concert $17
JUNE 26 EVANSTON GARDEN WALK The 27th Annual Garden Walk benefits the Evanston Environmental Association, so your participation helps ensure the future of the Ecology Center. We hope you will join us, rain or shine, on June 26, 2016 for a walk through some of the best and most beautiful gardens Evanston has to offer. Gardens are accessible by car or bike; maps will be provided. A sneak peek at just a few of the 8 private gardens includes: A magnificent lakeside garden in south Evanston that continues to grow, change, and astonish; while in the north part of town, three intimate adjoining gardens form a delightful neighborhood cluster, a designer’s own garden that has adapted to her changing tastes and the challenge of tall trees that have come and gone, a passionate gardener who opts for the element of surprise in her back garden by featuring a deck, large pond and a tree that dwarfs them all and an elected city official combines timeless elegance in his garden and includes a contemporary solution to handling excess water in the yard. Purchase online tickets on April 1 at www.evanstonenvironment/garden_walk. Tickets sold at retail and other locations will go on sale May 30. Sponsor: Evanston Environmental Association Admission: $15 EEA members/$20 Non-EEA members Dates June 26
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JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION All activities take place on Monday, July 4 2016 theme: The Fourth Awakens Family sports events are held from 9am–Noon at Baker Park, Kamen East Park, King Arts School, Lincolnwood School, Raymond Park, Robert Crown Park & Willard School. Roller Skating is offered at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center and a Children’s Fun Run at Ackerman Park at 12:45pm. 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 www.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 www.evanston4th.org.
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Dates Day Time July 9 Sa 7pm July 10 Su 3pm July 16 Sa 7pm July 17 Su 3pm July 23 Sa 7pm July 24 Su 3pm
JULY 9 YOUTH FISHING DERBY Come to Lovelace Park for our very first fishing derby at Lovelace Pond. We will be holding the derby in conjunction with our weekly free access to fishing program. We will have a limited amount of poles and bait available for those that need them. Come catch fish and win a variety of prizes in this free program for the whole family. Sponsor: Ecology Center Location: Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Age: 5-15 yrs. Admission: Free Dates Day Time July 9 Sa 10am-1pm
JULY 16–17 EVANSTON ETHNIC ARTS FESTIVAL The Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival is a two-day celebration of cultural diversity presenting the best in ethnic art, food and performance. The festival showcases 70 artist vendors, ethnic cuisine, interactive family arts activities and continuous entertainment with performances of ethnic music, dance and poetry. For more information call 847-448-8264 or visit www.cityofevanston.org/ethnic. Sponsor: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Location: Dawes Park, Sheridan and Church Admission: Free Dates Day Time July 16-17 Sa, Su 12-7pm
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Special Events JULY 20 THE SANFILIPPO ESTATE The Sanfilippo “Place de la Musique” is known worldwide for its magnificent collections of beautifully restored antique music machines, phonographs, arcade and gambling machines, chandeliers, art glass, the world’s largest restored theatre pipe organ, the most spectacular European salon carousel in existence, street and tower clocks, steam engines and other functional mechanical antiques, displayed within a breathtaking French Second Empire setting. The primary motive behind this collection is the preservation and sharing of the experience of these marvelous inventions of the Western World. The Place de la Musique contains the largest collection of restored automatic musical instruments in the world. The bus leaves from Levy at noon and returns by 6pm. Location: Sanfilippo Estate Age: 55 yrs. and up Admission: $30 Levy Member; $45 nonmember Class # Date 524006A6 July 20
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AUGUST 4 WAR PAINT Two-time Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole star in a World Premiere musical about two business titans and their infamous rivalry. Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden defined beauty standards for the first half of the 20th Century. Brilliant innovators with humble roots, both were masters of self-invention who sacrificed everything to become the country’s first major female entrepreneurs. They were also fierce competitors, whose 50-year tug-of-war would give birth to an industry. From Fifth Avenue society to the halls of Congress, their remarkable rivalry was ruthless, relentless and legendary pushing both women to build international empires in a world dominated by men. The bus will leave the Levy Center at 11am and return by 6pm. Lunch will be at Petterinos before the show. Location: Goodman Theatre Age: 55 yrs. and up Admission: $85 Levy Member; $100 nonmember Class # 524007A6
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AUGUST 6–7 EVANSTON LAKESHORE ARTS FESTIVAL The Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival is a two-day celebration of fine arts presenting the best in handcrafted art, food, and performance. The festival features 100 juried artists showcasing art in a wide variety of media, surrounded by continuous lakefront performances by local entertainers, delectable food, hands on children’s crafts and a top-quality silent auction. Call 847-448-8264 or visit www.cityofevanston.org/lakeshore for more information. Sponsor: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Location: Dawes Park, Sheridan and Church Admission: Free Dates Day Time Aug 6-7 Sa, Su 11am - 6pm
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AUGUST 6–21 SINGLE BLACK FEMALE Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thomson is a two-woman show with rapid-fire comic vignettes that explore the lives of thirty-something African American middle class women in urban America as they search for love, clothes and dignity in a world that fails to recognize them amongst a parade of stereotypical images. Online tickets may be purchased at www.fjtheatre.com. Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Admission: Advance online tickets $12; at the door night of concert $17 Dates Day Time Aug 6 Sa 7pm Aug 7 Su 3pm Aug 13 Sa 7pm Aug 14 Su 3pm Aug 20 Sa 7pm Aug 21 Su 3pm
AUGUST 18 RING OF FIRE Gritty and authentic, few voices have personified America like the great Johnny Cash. Ring of Fire celebrates music of “The Man in Black” throughout his legendary career, featuring over 30 songs, including I’ve Been Everywhere, A Boy Names Sue, Folsom Prison Blues, I Walk the Line and many more. Decades of incredible songs performed by a multi-talented ensemble sweep us through the musical journey of Johnn’s life, including Gospel Folk, Country, and Rock along with indcredible duets with his soul mate, June Carter. See Johnny Cash’s musical legacy come to life in this rollicking, foot stomping producation of Ring of Fire. The bus will depart from the Levy Center at 10am and return at 5pm. Lunch will be served prior to the show. Location: Metropolis Theatre Age: 55 yrs. and up Admission: $65 Levy Member; $80 nonmember Class # 524008A6
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AUGUST 21 COMMUNITY PICNIC Join neighbors and friends at our annual community picnic. We will supply all the fun-music, games, entertainment, crafts and more. Pack your picnic basket and blanket or join us at the food tent for a delicious hot dog lunch provided by our special sponsors. Just look for the giant tent behind the Morton Civic Center and mosey on over for a day of family fun. Call 847-448-8045 or 311 for more information. Sponsor: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Location: Ingraham Park (behind the Civic Center), 2100 Ridge Ave. Admission: Free Dates Day Time Aug 21 Su 1pm-4pm
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AUGUST 25 OLD SCHOOL R&B CONCERT
AUGUST 27 BLACK TIE GALA–SONGS FROM BROADWAY’S BLACK MUSICALS
The sixties and seventies brought us some of the best music to ever be produced. This Old School concert promises to take you back to those golden days when the music was tight, the lyrics were right, and the basement blue light parties lasted all night. Online tickets may be purchased at www.fjtheatre.com. Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Admission: Advance online tickets $12; at the door night of concert $17
Our Summertime Season 2015 will wrap up with this highly anticipated Black Tie Gala. You will feast on incredible tapas style cuisine, enjoy a glass of enchanting wine, and make a bid at the Millionaires Silent Auction. After hobknobbing in the upper level art gallery, you will head down to the theatre to take in some of the most beautiful music ever composed, sung by an amazing assemblage of African American operatic singers. Treat yourself to this once in a lifetime event, while supporting Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre. After the concert you will head back to the art gallery to nibble on an array of freshly made, extremely decadent desserts, sip from a flute of chilled sparkling champagne and dance into the late night with music spun by DJ Rob Simmons. Online tickets may be purchased at www.fjtheatre.com. Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Admission: Advance online tickets $50; at the door night of Gala $60
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AUGUST 26 JAZZ MEETS DELTA BLUES CONCERT Internationally renowned Jazz Bassist Marlene Rosenberg once again teams up with authentic Delta Bluesman David “Chainsaw” Dupont to give music aficionados a thrill of a lifetime. Marlene starts the set off with jazz standards and a few of her own original compositions that will delight the jazz purest; then Dupont will step in to lay down some down home blues that has to be heard live to truly appreciate. This will be a great night of music, performed by some of the industry’s top musicians. Online tickets may be purchased at www.fjtheatre.com. Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Admission: Advance online tickets $12; at the door night of concert $17 Dates Day Time Aug 26 F 6pm
Dates Day Time Aug 27 Sa 6pm
Summertime Season 2016 JUNE 11–26
A Song For Coretta by Pearl Cleage
SAVE THE DATE
JULY 9–24
#LOVESTORIES: Inspired by BLACK LIVES MATTER by Gloria Bond Clunie, Marsha Estell & Tania Richard
AUGUST 6–21
Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson AUGUST 25
Old School R&B Concert II AUGUST 26
Jazz Meets Delta Blues Concert III Featuring Marlene Rosenberg and David “Chainsaw” Dupont
Evanston
GARDEN WALK
AUGUST 27
FJT Black Tie Gala: Songs from Broadway’s Black Musicals
Sunday, June 26, 2016 • Noon – 5pm Presented by
Evanston Environmental Association www.evanstonenvironment.org
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PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT fjtheatre.com 927 Noyes St., Evanston 847-866-5915 Plays are Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 3pm. Concerts are at 7pm. Gala is at 6pm.
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JUNE 7–JULY 26
www.cityofevanston.org/starlight or 311
JUNE 7–JULY 26 STARLIGHT CONCERTS Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30pm at various parks Free admission.
Days/Dates/Parks Concerts Tues., June 7, James Park Tues., June 14, Harbert Park Tues., June 21, Twiggs Park Tues., July 5, Leahy Park Tues., July 19, Mason Park Tues., July 26, Dawes Park
Concerts with Food Trucks Tues., June 28, Bent Park Tues., July 12, Brummel Park
JUNE 15, 20 STARLIGHT JUNIOR CONCERTS
Ethnic Art Festival July 16 & 17, 2016 Saturday & Sunday Noon–7pm at Dawes Park
Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm at various parks sing along concerts for young families. Free admission.
Free admission
Days/Dates/Parks Wed., June 15, Talmadge Park Wed., July 20, Foster Park
JULY 21–AUGUST 20 STARLIGHT MOVIES Tuesday and Saturday evenings at dusk. Free admission.
Special NU/City Event Thurs., July 21, Ryan Field, The Good Dinosaur (rain site at Welsh-Ryan Arena)
Days/Dates/Parks Sat., July 30, Brummel Park, Star Wars: The Force Awakens Tues., Aug. 2, Penny Park, Inside Out Sat., Aug. 6, Dawes Park, West Side Story Tues., Aug. 9, Twiggs Park, 42 Sat., Aug. 13, Mason Park, Dream Girls Tues., Aug. 16, Bent Park, Hook Sat., Aug. 20, James Park, The Wiz
EVANSTON LAKESHORE ARTS FESTIVAL SAT & SUN AUG 6 & 7, 2016 11AM–6PM
PARK LOCATIONS Bent: Central at Cowper Dawes: Sheridan at Church Harbert: Dempster at McDaniel Leahy: Lincoln at Ridge Penny: Lake at Ashland Twiggs: Dodge at Simpson
Brummel: Brummel at Elmwood Foster: Foster at Darrow James: Oakton at Dodge Mason: Church at Florence Tallmadge: Noyes at Ridge
Rain Site for Movies
Rain Site for Concerts
Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center 1823 Church
Levy Senior Center 300 Dodge Ave.
DAWES PARK FREE ADMISSION
Updates at www.cityofevanston.org/starlight or 311 (847-448-4311 outside Evanston) 8 Evanston life Summer 2016
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Third Annual
DOWNTOWN EVANSTON FARMERS’ MARKET Location:
Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. and Ladd Arboretum Days/Date: Sat., Oct. 22 Time: The first wave of runners start at 5:30pm Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: Early Bird, includes T-shirt and food: $10 per person Registration after Oct. 9, includes food: $15 per person
May 7–Nov. 5, Saturdays, 7:30am–1pm
On a 2-mile course, event participants attempt to outwit and outrun “zombies.” Your goal? Finish the course with all your “lives” intact! Early bird discount and guaranteed t-shirt ends October 9. Details at cityofevanston.org/zombie-scramble or call 311.
June 1–Oct. 5, Wednesdays, 3:30–7pm
Intersection of University Place & Oak Ave. As many as 58 Midwest vendors sell fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, eggs, baked goods and more. “Home Grown Art ” and food demos/tastings. LINK cards accepted. Free parking in adjacent Maple Ave. Garage with validation at City tent. www.cityofevanston.org/market or 847-448-8045
RIDGEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET Intersection of Ridge Ave. & South Blvd.; Michael Miro, Market Manager, 847-869-5640
WEST END FARMERS’ MARKET June–Oct., Saturdays, 8am–1:30pm Intersection of Church St. and Dodge Ave. Season dates will be posted at www.cityofevanston.org/market
Register online at cityofevanston.org/register
Come join us for lunch and free activities! New Lunch Option: a delicious sandwich with soup!
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Everyone age 60+ is invited to enjoy a great lunch, meet new friends and have some fun in our free post-lunch activities! In addition to a hot lunch available at every meal, our new vendor is offering a delicious second option of a sandwich with soup. You may choose the second option Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Levy Center and the last Wednesday of the month at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center. The suggested donation is $4.50.
LEVY SENIOR CENTER GARDEN CAFÉ WEEKDAYS, 11:30am–1pm
FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN CENTER, WISDOM CAFÉ WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am–1pm
NEW lunch option on Tues. and Thurs. 847-448-8250
NEW lunch options last Wed. of month 847-448-8254
For more information, please visit cityofevanston.org/levy
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CHECKOUT THE NEW EVANSTON EDGE WEBSITE www.evanstonedge.com
DO YOU NEED A SHOPPING BAG? WOULD YOU LIKE TO DONATE EXTRA BAGS? Evanston’s shopping bag ordinance prevents large Evanston retailers from providing free disposable shopping bags to customers at checkout. The Share-a-Bag program provides containers for people to drop off reusable bags they no longer use or pick up a reusable bag. Bins are located at every Evanston community center and several other City facilities. To find the closest bin, visit www.cityofevanston.org/bags or call/text 847-448-4311.
PLASTIC FILM RECYCLING Don’t throw away your clean, dry, empty plastic bags and film packaging! Those items can be recycled into wood-alternative decking, railings and other outdoor items in partnership with Trex. To learn about the types of plastics to collect, visit www.cityofevanston.org/bags. The bins to collect plastic bags and film are located next to Share-a-Bag bins (see story above).
Watch Evanston’s all-new TV Channel 16 on cable or online • News and events • City alerts including
snow parking restrictions • Public meetings Comcast channel 16 AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 youtube.com/cityofevanston For more information and schedules, visit cityofevanston.org/TV or call/text 847-448-4311.
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RESIDENTIAL RAIN BARREL PROGRAM The City of Evanston has partnered with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) to offer free rain barrels and delivery to all eligible Evanston residential property owners. The barrels will be provided by the MWRD, but eligible Evanston property owners must submit their request through the City of Evanston.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE RAIN BARRELS? Residential property owners located within the City of Evanston, including: • Residential property owners residing in the ZIP codes 60201, 60202 and 60208. • Single-family homeowners. • Property owners/administrators for multi-unit residential buildings (rental properties and condominium buildings). • Each multi-unit residential building is allowed to order up to four free rain barrels. • Residential property owners who own multiple residential properties in Evanston are allowed to order up to four free rain barrels per property. For more information, visit www.cityofevanston.org/rainbarrels or call/ text 847-448-4311. Return to Table of Contents
Community Development UPDATES ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS Indoor Recreation Sports Dome The Evanston Sports Dome, located at 2454 Oakton St., is a 68,000-sq.-ft. covered indoor sports facility that opened its doors to the public in Winter 2016. The field area is covered by an inflatable dome structure with a maximum height of 60 feet. The facility features a synthetic sport-turf field which can be divided into two to three smaller fields typical for indoor sports, such as soccer and lacrosse.
BIKE TO WORK WEEK Bicyclists and those who walk or take transit to work, be on alert—the Bike to Work Commuter breakfast table will be out again this June. As part of the Chicagoland Bike to Work Week celebrations, June 10–17, the City will be celebrating the use of healthy, active modes of transportation for getting around town. Participants are encouraged to log their miles online at www.bikecommuterchallenge.org. For details, stay tuned to www.bikeevanston.org.
1571 Maple Avenue Construction is expected to begin soon on Evanston’s latest mixed-used development, which will feature a 12-story residential/commercial building with 101 dwelling units (57 studios and one-bedroom units, 38 two-bedroom units, and 6 three-bedroom units). The building will have 3,696 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor facing Davis Street. A total of 113 parking spaces will be available to building tenants, of which 12 will be on site and 101 spaces will be leased at the Maple Avenue Garage. The building will be completed in 2017.
Active commuters enjoying Downtown Evanston’s 2015 Bike to Work Day commuter breakfast table Photo Credit: Downtown Evanston
DIVVY You will be seeing more blue bikes on Evanston’s streets soon, as the ten Divvy Bike stations will be installed in late June. Eight stations are funded through a grant process that the City of Evanston worked on in partnership with the City of Chicago and the Village of Oak Park, along with support from developers and local institutions. Two stations are funded via a partnership with Northwestern University. Divvy membership pricing is available online at: www.divvybikes.com/pricing.
1620 Central Street A new four-story multi-family residential building with 47 dwelling units that includes 11 one-bedroom units, 28 two-bedroom units and 8 three-bedroom units is currently under construction with completion scheduled for late 2016. The building will include 54 parking spaces within an underground parking garage with access from the alley in the rear. For more information about any of these projects, please visit www.cityofevanston.org/approveddevelopments or call/text 847-448-4311.
Divvy is set to launch in Evanston this summer. Photo Credit: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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EVANSTON MADE EXHIBIT AND TOUR The opening reception for the exhibit, “Evanston Made, works by Evanston Creatives” will take place on Friday, June 3 from 6 to 9pm at the Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street in Evanston. The exhibit features one piece by each artist participating in the accompanying studio tour and will be on display through June 30. The Evanston Made tour will take place on Saturday, June 4 from noon to 5pm at various studios around the community. A map for the tour will be available at the June 3 reception and at the Evanston Art Center. Visit www.evanstonmade.com for more information. Note: Evanston Made was formerly named Open Studios Tour.
BRIGHT NIGHT FOR THE ARTS Save the Date! Bright Night for the Arts, the third annual celebration of Evanston’s creative individuals and organizations, will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2016. The Mayor’s Award for the Arts will be presented at the event and compelling and innovative cultural arts project from throughout the year will be highlighted. Mayor’s Award for the Arts recipients in recent years were puppeteer Marilyn Price and Jack Weiss of Design Evanston in the individual category. Recent winners in the organization category were Evanston Art Center and etc. Music School. Nominations will be accepted from July 1-August 31, 2016. For more information about the event or the Mayor’s Award for the Arts, please contact Cultural Arts Coordinator Jennifer Lasik at 847-859-7835 or jlasik@cityofevanston.org.
KNOWING A FEW FIRE SAFETY GRILLING TIPS WILL HELP EVERYONE HAVE A SAFE SUMMER. • • • • • •
Only use your grill outside. Keep it away from siding and deck rails. Clean your grill after each use. This will remove grease that can start a fire. Open your gas grill before lighting. Keep a 3-foot safe zone around your grill and campfire. This will keep kids and pets safe. Place the coals from your grill in a metal can with a lid once they have cooled. • Keep an eye on your grill, fire pit or patio torches. Never leave any of them unattended.
Police SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS The City offers text message and email alerts to notify you in the event of an emergency, such as severe weather or critical police activity. • To subscribe to text message alerts, text COE EMERGENCY to 468311 • To subscribe to email alerts, text COE EMERGENCY YourEmailAddress to 468311 Community members repurposed vinyl banners to create artwork, later installed at Church Street Plaza.
Community members can also sign up by visiting www.cityofevanston.org/ newsletter or calling/texting 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 311 in Evanston. Those who do not subscribe will still receive voice notifications on their traditional landline home phone.
Administrative Services PARKING GARAGE UPGRADES The three parking garages in downtown Evanston (Church Street, Maple Avenue, and Sherman Plaza) are being retrofitted to improve customer service. In addition to user-friendly pay stations, the parking equipment at the pay stations and gates will have a two-way audio system for assistance. The integrated license plate recognition (LPR) system will allow monthly pass holders to easily enter and exit the garage because gates open automatically when the registered license plate number is recognized. Pass holders also will receive state of the art access cards with bar codes. 12 Evanston life Summer 2016
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Health and Human Services MANAGING SUMMER HEAT We all look forward to summer, but heat-related illness, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, can occur in extremely warm, humid weather if you aren’t careful.
To prevent illness: • Drink lots of water and avoid alcohol, caffeine and reduce your salt intake • Stay in cool, shaded areas outdoors and keep the blinds drawn or lights down indoors • Use air conditioners or fans; avoid unventilated areas • Reduce physical activity • Take cool baths or showers and use cool towels • Wear loose, light cotton clothing and a breathable hat • Eat light meals and avoid using the oven • Check on the elderly; they at higher risk for complications from the heat • NEVER let anyone sit in a hot car, even for a few minutes!
IT’S WEST NILE VIRUS SEASON West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus from an infected bird. Because there are no medications or vaccinations against West Nile virus infection, you should take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Only about 1 in 5 people who are bitten by an infected mosquito will experience any illness. Symptoms are usually mild and include fever, headache and body aches. Less than 1% of infected people develop a serious, sometimes fatal, neurological illness. Persons older than 60 years of age have the highest risk of severe disease.
To reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and avoid mosquito bites, you should:
EVANSTON, RETHINK YOUR DRINK! Did you know that a typical 20-ounce bottle of soda contains the equivalent of 16 packets of sugar? The Evanston of Health & Human Services Department, in partnership with NorthShore University HealthSystem, is launching a city-wide campaign to educate residents on the health risks associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and options for healthier beverage choices. Regular consumption of SSBs such as sodas, sports drinks, sweet teas, and energy drinks can lead to obesity and even heart disease and diabetes. Learn more at www.cityofevanston.org/ rethinkyourdrink or follow #ERTYD on Twitter.
SWIMMING BEACHES OPEN MAY 28 Evanston’s five public swimming beaches will be open May 28 through September 5. To protect your health, water samples from each beach are collected and analyzed seven days a week to determine the level of E. coli, which is an indicator that other disease-causing bacteria may be present. To achieve even more accurate information, the City has partnered with Loyola University to create a predictive model to help determine whether swimming should be banned. It evaluates rainfall, rain intensity, water temperature, etc., to create a statistical equation predicting water quality. To learn whether there is a swimming ban at a particular beach due to water quality, visit the beach status page at www.cityofevanston.org/beach or follow @COEBeach on Twitter. You can sign up for alerts via email or mobile phone via the link on the beach status web page. After swimming is banned, the water area is closed until further water samples show a bacteria level that is not thought to be a risk to human health.
Please help keep our beach water safe: • Make sure infants wear tight-fitting rubber or plastic pants if they enter the water • Discourage water fowl; don’t feed ducks or geese • Encourage children to use the toilet frequently If you have concerns about beach water quality, please call 311.
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• Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are most active, especially between dusk and dawn • When outdoors, wear shoes, socks, long pants and long-sleeved shirts and use insect repellents. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR355, and some oil of lemon eucalyptus and para-methane-diol provide a longer lasting protection. Repellents should be used according to the label instructions; consult with a physician before using repellents on infants. • Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. • Eliminate sources of standing water by emptying stagnant water in wading pools, bird baths, pet water dishes, old tires, gutters, flower pots, and pool covers on a regular basis. • Report areas of stagnant water in roadside ditches, flooded areas and similar locations with stagnant water where mosquitoes will breed by calling 311. • Report dead birds by calling 311. Dead birds may be a sign that West Nile virus is circulating between birds and mosquitoes in the area. For more information, please call 311 or e-mail health@cityofevanston.org.
GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM In order to provide outstanding care to our community while expanding services to help underserved people within our borders, the Health & Human Services Department collaborates and networks with a diverse group of non-profit agencies and organizations. After determining the needs of each individual, we are able to direct clients to services which have qualified professionals available to assist them.
Regional efforts in 2016 • The City is represented on the Association of Homeless Advocates in the North/Northwest District • Staff helps influence policy at the Suburban Cook Alliance board • Oakton Community College continues to provide in-house GED and Adult Basic Education classes to General Assistance participants • The Evanston Public Library provides computer classes for GED students weekly • YWCA Evanston/North Shore continues to offer financial literacy workshops • A partnership is being established with Peer Services to provide referrals for substance abuse treatment • Staff is in the process of developing a partnership with Interfaith Action of Evanston, which would strengthen an already strong employment program.
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Library Summer Activities for Kids Library programs get children off to a great start for future success!
Instrument Petting Zoo 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 www.epl.org Go mobile at www.epl.org/mobile See our full Calendar of Events and register for programs at www.epl.org/calendar Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/evanstonpubliclibrary Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/evanstonpl See the “Readers of Evanston” at www.evanstonpubliclibrary.tumblr.com
Sat., June 11, 2pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library Local members of Sigma Alpha Iota fraternity will teach children and their parents about instruments.
Life-Sized Candy Land Thurs., June 16, 6:30pm and Saturday, July 9, 10am, Community Meeting Room, Main Library Compete against other families in a giant game of Candy Land. Register beginning May 23 for the June 16 program, and beginning June 20 for the July 9 program. Call 847-448-8610 or go to www.epl.org
MakerKids For grades K–2. Registration at 847-448-8610 or www.epl.org required. Located in the Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room in the Main Library.
Nature Art Wed., June 8, 3:30pm Use rocks, sticks, and pinecones to create art.
Zipline Bird Races Wed., June 22, 3:30pm Learn about backyard birds, then design a zipline bird ready to race.
And the Winner Is... Wed., July 6, 3:30pm Enjoy stories about competition and make a torn paper mask.
Animals on the Move! Wed., July 20, 3:30pm Read about animals who zip and zoom to inspire your own paper bag animal puppet.
MakerKids For grades 3–5. Registration at 847-448-8610 or www.epl.org required. Located in the Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room in the Main Library.
Duct Tape Scavenger Hunt Thurs., June 16, 3:30pm
Make Your Own Dragon Egg Thurs., June 30, 3:30pm
Squishy Circuits Thurs., July 14, 3:30pm
Mystery Maker Event Thurs., July 28, 3:30pm
Read for the Win! Evanston Public Library’s 2016 Summer Reading Program June 1–July 31, 2016 Bike, walk, skip or run your way over to any Evanston Public Library location to take part in Read for the Win. Reading books and exercising your creativity will earn you points to win prizes, so pull on your running shoes, come on over and let the game begin. The fun starts as soon as you register. For all ages. Registration opens on June 1.
Summer Reading Kick–off Event at Robert Crown Enjoy fun activities including obstacle courses, mini golf, kickball and more. Make sure to sign up for summer reading while you’re there and receive a registration prize. All ages are encouraged to attend. Sat., June 11, 11am–1pm, Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. 14 Evanston life Summer 2016
Visit MakerKids in Parks! Join us for MakerKids in the Parks to participate in origami, engineering, and chromatography. Participate in our Summer Reading Program while you’re there! Mon., June 6, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8; 2–4pm, Robert Crown Center Tues., June 7, 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2, 9; 2–4pm, Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Wed., June 8, 22, 29; July 13, 20, 27; Aug. 3, 10; 11:30am–1:30pm, Mason Park Thurs., June 9, 23, 30; July 14, 21, 28; Aug. 4, 11; 11:30–1:30pm, James Park
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Adult Events Fathers and Daughters: My Soul to His Spirit Sun., June 12, 3pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library Melda Beaty reads from her compilation of stories and letters written by African-American girls and women to their fathers. Girls and women in the community are invited to share their stories.
Tabletop Game Night Mon., June 13, 6:30pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library Bring friends and make new ones at the Evanston Public Library’s Tabletop Game Night! You’re free to bring your own games if you like. Attendees must be 16 or older. No experience is necessary for this evening of gaming and fun!
Screenings at the Library: TED Talk Selects Sun., June 26, 2pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library Enjoy inspiring selections, including My Year Reading a Book from Every Country in the World, The Math Behind Basketball’s Wildest Moves, and Superheroes Inspired by Islam.
Drop-in Crafts at Main Library Stop by the library each Thursday and see what we’re making! We’ll have a different craft each week at the Children’s Desk. Crafts are available all day long. No registration required. July 7: Create your own puzzle July 14: Make jumping origami frogs July 21: Design your own board game July 28: Decorate a pennant for your favorite sports team
Summer Family Night Wed., July 20, 6:30pm, Community Room, Main Library. Kids ages 3–10 years and their parents are invited to an evening of math games and activities.
Summer Activities for Teens All programs are for grades 6–12 and are drop-in, but teens can sign up for a reminder on our website at www.epl.org/teens.
Tinker Teens Wednesdays, 3pm, Teen Loft, Main Library Low tech and high tech come together in this series of workshops that include head scanning, 3D printing, book binding, theater and film making. Come to express yourself at one or all of the sessions. June 8, 15, 22: Flipping the Selfie June 29; July 6, 13: Remix July 20, 27; Aug 3, 10: Collabor-action
Friday Flicks for teens Recommended for ages 13 years and up. Movies will be shown in the Teen Loft every other Friday at 3pm. June 10: Furious 7 June 24: Star Trek July 8: Avengers: Age of Ultron July 22: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Aug. 5: The 5th Wave Aug. 19: Perks of Being a Wallflower
3D printing challenge: Olympic Medals Get into the spirit of the 2016 Summer Olympics by designing your own medal. Drop by any Saturday in August between 12–2pm to get designing assistance or drop off your finished product so we can add it to the printing queue. Return to Table of Contents
Piano and Vocal Jazz Sat., July 9, 4pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library Singing and swinging with acclaimed Chicago vocalist Maja Rios.
Author Joseph Epstein Reads: Masters of Games: Essays and Stories on Sport Sat., July 16, 3pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library Local treasure Joseph Epstein—academic, essayist, and former longtime editor of The American Scholar—reads from his latest collection of short stories and essays.
Women of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in World War II Sun., July 17, 3pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library Based partly on the experiences of her mother, Ms. Schaefer highlights the experiences of women in the all-female air corps during WWII.
Movies Times Two at the Library: Creed and Concussion Double Feature Sat., July 23, 11am, Community Meeting Room, Main Library Join your friends and neighbors to watch two of the most acclaimed movies of the past year.
Special Event in Partnership with the Dajae Coleman Foundation An Afternoon with Award-Winning Author Rita Williams-Garcia Thurs., July 14, 2pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library The Dajae Coleman Foundation and Evanston Public Library present an afternoon with Rita Williams-Garcia, award-winning author of One Crazy Summer, P.S. Be Eleven, and Jumped. Williams-Garcia, whose book, Gone Crazy in Alabama, won this year’s Coretta Scott King Award, will discuss her life as a writer, answer audience questions, and sign books. Copies of several Williams-Garcia titles will be available for purchase. All ages. Please register at www.epl.org or by calling 847-448-8625. Space is limited.
Yes. You Can Borrow the Internet! Beginning May 1, check out our new pilot lending program of Wi-Fi Hotspots. Evanston Public Library cardholders can now borrow the internet for free service by Sprint for up to one full month.
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Arts Art Classes
WOODCARVING
FAMILY CLAY SCULPTURE A child and parent work as a team to create clay pieces that they’ll always treasure. Please register as a couple only. Enrollment is limited to six teams to ensure individualized instruction. No class July 4 Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: $80 R/$90 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date Day 222601A6 June 6-Aug 1 M 222601B6 June 1-July 20 W
Time 6:15-7pm 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 July 4. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. and up Fee: $96 R/$106 NR Length: 8 sessions
About the Arts Section This section includes classes offered by the City of Evanston Recreation Division. See page 3 for community center locations and phone numbers. Registration: Please register early. Classes fill quickly. Register online at www.cityofevanston.org/ register, use the registration form on page 49, or call 311 (847-448-4311 outside Evanston).
Class # Date Day 223603A6 June 6-Aug 1 M 223603B6 June 1-July 20 W
Time 7:15-9:15pm 7-9pm
Learn techniques to make wonderful carvings in wood. The instructor has over 30 years’ experience carving. Fee includes material and use of carving tools. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy member; $55 R/NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date 523106A6 June 30-Aug 18 523106B6 Aug 25-Oct 20
Day Th Th
Time 7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm
ADULT CROCHETING Did you know that crocheting can improve your mood, mind and body? If you are interested in engaging in this fun and therapeutic past time then this is the program for you. Registered participants will have the opportunity to strengthen their skill and learn new skills in crocheting. This is also an awesome opportunity to socialize with friends and make new friends. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 45 yrs. and up Fee: $45 R/$55 NR Length: 9 sessions Class # Date 443117B6 June 17-Aug 12
Day F
Time 10-11am
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. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6-14 yrs. Fee: $48 R/$58 NR Length: 4 sessions Class # Date 222602A6 June 6-27
Day M
Time 5-6pm
Fee code: R=Resident of ZIP code 60201 or 60202. NR=Nonresident
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Art Classes Age 55+ JEWELRY/GLASS FUSION Come explore the art of glass fusion. You will learn how to make paperweights, dishes, sun catchers, jewelry and pictures. Fee includes individualized instruction, some materials and assembly of finished art work. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $70 Levy member; $85 nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # 524148A6 524148B6 524148C6
Date June 15-Aug 3 June 16-Aug 4 Aug 31-Oct 19
Day W Th W
Time 1-3pm 10am-Noon 1-3pm
SENIOR SCRAP BOOKING Senior scrapbooking is an excellent opportunity for participants to gather and share old friendships as well as make new ones. In this program, all registered participants will be able to express themselves creatively as they preserve ideas and information through the fun recreational activity of scrapbooking. No class on July 4. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $45 R/$55 NR Length: 9 sessions Class # Date Day 444102B6 June 13-Aug 8 M
Time 10-11am
AGELESS ART Art is an activity that has no boundaries; including age. Despite your age, you can still express your creative side through art. In this program, registered participants will have the opportunity to creatively express themselves through the use of art. Each week, all registered participants will be presented with a theme and they will all have the opportunity to display their interpretation of that theme followed by an explanation of their piece. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $45 R/$55 NR Length: 9 sessions Class # Date Day 444601B6 June 16-Aug 11 Th
Time 10-11am
BEADING This class is for beginners and intermediatelevel students. Using various types of beads and techniques, you will make sophisticated accessories such as earrings, bracelets or necklaces. The instructor provides detailed demonstrations and hands-on assistance. Materials are not included; supply list available at first class. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60 Levy member; $75 nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # Date Day 524146A6 July 19-Sept 6 Tu
CLAY HAND BUILDING & GLAZING
UKULELE This class is for beginner level students and those with some experience who want to refresh and improve their skills. Come and learn the fundamentals and basic chords of the ukulele so that you can play songs you love. Folk, country, Motown, pop; we play it all! Some sheet music may need to be purchased. Instructor: Lorraine Williams Location: Levy Senior Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $32 Levy Member; $47 nonmember Length: 4 sessions Class # Date 524604A6 June 2-23
Day Time Th 1-2pm
Using a variety of clay, tools, and methods learn how to hand build and let your imagination run free. You can use our slab roller and extruder. Fee includes instruction, firing and supplies. Studio time is available for class members at no additional fee. No class July 4. 847-448-8250. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $75 Levy member; $90 nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # 524603A6 524603B6
Date June 13-Aug 8 Aug 29-Oct 24
Day M M
Time 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm
INTRODUCTION TO METALSMITHING This introductory class is intended for those with no previous experience. Through instruction and demos, participants will have the opportunity to experiment and develop foundational jewelrymaking skills. Learn basic metalsmithing techniques such as design, layout, sawing, texturing, forming and polishing. Introduction to various jewelry making tools such as hand tools, flex shafts, and polishing equipment. Using nickel silver, copper, and brass, participants will complete 2-3 pieces of jewelry in this 6 week session. A limited set of tools will be available for use; students may bring any of their own tools and supplies to use in class. For additional tools and supplies, please email the instructor for a list. Fee includes basic materials and use of tools. Students may purchase additional supplies from the instructor during class. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $80 Levy member; $95 nonmember Length: 6 sessions Class # 524601A6 524601B6
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Time 10:30am-Noon
Music Classes Age 55+
Date Day June 15-July 20 W Aug 3-Sept 7 W
Time 9:30-11:30am 9:30-11:30am
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Arts Dance Classes
Social Dance
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE
Through the use of games and dance exercises, we will explore how our bodies can move through space. Lots of imagination and energy will be used! Attire: clothes that are comfortable to move in and ballet slippers. No Class July 2. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5 yrs. Fee: $100 R/$110 NR Length: 10 sessions
Learn popular ballroom dances, while improving your grace, posture, and balance. While a focus on technique makes this class especially beneficial for skaters, everyone will have fun. Open to all ages; partner not required. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 9 yrs. and up Fee: $90 R/$100 NR Length: 10 sessions
Class # Date 221110A6 June 4-Aug 13
Class # Date Day 223107A6 June 19-Aug 21 Su
Day Sa
Time 9- 9:45am
BEGINNING SWING DANCE
Time 6-7pm
You’ll be swinging on the dance floor in this class that introduces swing dances from East Coast to West Coast, Charleston to Lindy Hop: 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 welcome. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 15 yrs. and up Fee: $100 R/$110 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day 223607A6 June 16-Aug 18 Th
BEGINNING TAP
BALLROOM DANCE
SALSA DANCING
Come and make some noise with us. This class teaches tap basics and helps young dancers find their inner rhythm. Wear clothes that are comfortable to move in and tap shoes. No class July 2. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6 yrs. and up Fee: $100 R/$110 NR Length: 10 sessions
Come learn the waltz, rumba, foxtrot, and other ballroom favorites, so you’ll be ready for that next wedding, school dance, or other special event. This class emphasizes basic patterns rhythms, musicality and dance positions, as well as leading and following. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 15 yrs. and up Fee: $100 R/$110 NR Length: 10 sessions
Class # Date Day 223102A6 June 16-Aug 18 Th
Class # Date 222107A6 June 4-Aug 13
Day Sa
Time 11:15am-Noon
PRE-BALLET
Class # Date Day 223101A6 June 13-Aug 15 M
Time 7-8pm
Come learn the basics of the popular Latin dances of salsa, meringue, and bachata. This class teaches easy, fun groupings that will get you out on the dance floor in style. No partner needed. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 15 yrs. and up Fee: $100 R/$110 NR Length: 10 sessions Time 8-9pm
Time 7-8pm
This class will teach the basics of ballet, but without the strict rigidity of a traditional ballet class. We will learn ballet terminology, barre exercises, and steps across the floor, as well as activities to help us explore the different ways our bodies can move. Wear leotard, tights, and ballet slippers. No Class July 2. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-7 yrs. Fee: $100 R/$110 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date 222606A6 June 4-Aug 13
Day Sa
Time 9:45-10:30am
BEGINNING BALLET This class teaches the basics of ballet. Along with learning terminology, barre exercises, and steps across the floor, we will work together to build the strength and flexibility necessary to make ballet look effortless. Attire: leotard, tights, and ballet slippers. No Class July 2 . Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 7-12 yrs. Fee: $100 R/$110 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date 222607A6 June 4-Aug 13
Day Sa
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Time 10:30-11:15am
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Dance Classes Age 55+
Performing Arts
BALLROOM DANCE FOR SENIORS
SHAKESPEAREAN BOOK CLUB
This class will introduce you to ballroom dance fundamentals of waltz, tango, foxtrot, rumba, cha cha and swing. Emphasis is given to hearing music, translating into proper, healthy and safe movement, good partnering, dance floor etiquette, and most importantly, joy and delight in moving to music. Content will be tailored to the individuals present. This is a great way to exercise. Class time will be provided for practice and personal attention to each member. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $70 Levy member; $85 nonmember Length: 6 sessions Class # Date 524128A6 May 3-June 7
Day Tu
Time 3:30-5pm
Taught by Artistic Director and Shakespeare scholar Jemma Alix Levy in conjunction with Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, this unique four-week class looks at four of Shakespeare’s plays in both historical and literary contexts. Usually a few surprise guests stop by as well! This summer we explore Henry VI, parts 1-3 (in honor of our world premiere, Queen Margaret), and Pericles. Our focus will be on group discussion and is excellent for Shakespeare novices and aficionados alike. Don’t wait to register as the group size is limited to 10. Scholarships are available. For information, please e-mail jemma@museoffire.org Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $75 R/$100 NR Length: 4 sessions Class # Date 413105A6 July 3-24
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Day Su
Time 11am-1pm
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SPRING into Summer! at Dance Center Evanston Dance classes and programs for ages 3-Adult, including...
Itty Bitty Ballets for ages 4-5 One-Day Dance Camps!
Four 1-day camps, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am Visit the kingdom of sweets, cast a fairy spell, or become a dancing doll on a tour through the Ballet World, led by our beloved Miss Vicki! In each camp, dancers will explore one famous ballet through storytelling, creative movement games, pantomime, and craft projects. Children may register for 1, 2, 3 or all 4 camps.
Mini Camps for ages 6-8
Dancing through great adventures!
Six 1-week sessions, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm Allie Volkers and Wendy Park lead creative romps that bring a tale to life through movement and storytelling. Each session culminates in an informal performance for family and friends. These camps fill quickly, so register soon for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 weeks!
Passport to Dance for ages 7-18 Weekly classes at multiple levels!
8-week summer session, June 13-August 8 Explore the world of dance this summer with our Passport to Dance program! Each 8-class passport is color-coded by age, so dancers can travel through a variety of dance styles at their level. Visit our website or contact us for the full class listing. Bon voyage!
Béa Rashid, Director
Call us at 847-328-6683 or visit our website at www.DanceCenterEvanston.com for more information and to register! Photo by Matt Glavin
Evanston’s Original Art & Adventure Ongoing series for children ages
two to six (accompanied by parent or caregiver) Tuesday or Wednesday mornings
“Summer Camp” Art & Adventure Ongoing series for children of all ages (under 6 accompanied by parent or caregiver) Weekday afternoons during the summer Family Art & Adventure For moms, dads, grandparents & kids of all ages Saturday mornings once a month Sign up online or call: 847-475-0390 www.openstudioproject.org 903 Sherman Avenue, Evanston
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Athletics Open Gym
Volleyball
PICKLEBALL
VOLLEYBALL SKILLS & DRILLS
Schedule is effective immediately. Note: times posted may change due to building rentals. Please confirm the schedule before dropping by. 847-448-8250. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: Free
Boys & girls: come improve your volleyball skills with drills focusing on setting, passing, overhand serving, and spiking. No class July 4. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 10-11 yrs. Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 9 sessions
Day Time M,W 2:30-4:30pm (Levy Center members only) F 5-9pm Su 1:-3pm
Class # Date Day Time 422808A6 June 4-Aug 6 Sa 2-3pm 422808B6 June 4-Aug 6 Sa 3-4pm
Soccer SOCCER SKILLS & DRILLS This class will help develop a lifelong love of soccer. In addition to building soccer skills, kids will begin to learn the fundamentals of good sportsmanship through sharing, passing and being aware of other players. No class July 3. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 7-12 yrs. Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 9 sessions
About the Athletics Section All Athletic classes and programs listed are offered by the Evanston Recreation Division. See page 3 for community center locations and phone numbers. Registration: Please register early. Classes fill quickly. Register online at www.cityofevanston.org/ register, use the registration form on page 49, or call 311 (847-448-4311 outside Evanston). Fee code: R=Resident of ZIP code 60201 or 60202. NR=Nonresident
Class # Date Day 442816B6 June 19-Aug 14 Su
Time 11am-Noon
T-Ball Ongoing Open Gym Fee: youth through high school: FREE Age: 18 yrs. and up, $3 donation Note: times posted may change due to building rentals. Please confirm the schedule before dropping by. Levy Senior Center Sundays: 11am-1pm, grades 1-8 + parents (Adults $3 ) Sundays: 1-3pm, Pickleball, FREE, age 18+ 847-448-8250 Robert Crown Community Center Ongoing Adult Open Gym Sundays: 1:30-3pm Youth and Young Adult Open Gym (ongoing) Saturdays: 1-2pm, Grade School Saturdays: 2-3:30pm, High School 847-448-8258
T BASEBALL Instructed by 3-Point Athletics, 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 canceled and make-up days will be arranged at the end of the session. No class July 2. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-7 yrs. Fee: $96 R/$106 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date Day Time 222801A6 June 11-Aug 6 Sa 9-10am
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Mon. thru Fri., 7:30-9pm for high schoolers and young adults. Sun., 9-11am for adults age 25 and up, $2 847-448-8254 Chandler-Newberger Community Center Schedule: www.cityofevanston.org/chandler 847-448-8252
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TRYO UTS
S U M M E R CA M PS
Boys and Girls in U8 - U12 age groups
A variety of one-week, fun-filled training camps
Try out May 23 — May 26 for 2016-17 teams
Choose from half and full-day options
Go to TeamEvanston.org for more information and to register
S U M M E R CA M PS
Phone: 847-748-1452 Email: info@TeamEvanston.org
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Athletics Basketball
Tennis
BASKETBALL LEAGUES Registration for the summer Kits, Cats and Bulls Basketball programs starts May 1–30. A parent/ guardian must register in person at the FleetwoodJourdain Center, 1655 Foster St.
Teams Kits teams (age 5-7) play Saturday mornings. Cats teams (age 8-10) play Saturday afternoons. The Bulls teams (grades 6-8) meets Thursday evenings. Practice for all three leagues begins the week of June 8. No program July 2. Questions? Call Jelani Summers at 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: Varies by league Fee: $150 R/$175 NR Length: 10 weeks Class # 422802A6 422801A6 422803A6
Dates June 13-Aug 20 June 13-Aug 20 June 13-Aug 20
Days M-Th, Sa M-Th, Sa M-Th, Sa
Time League 5:30- 6:30pm Kits 6:30- 7:30pm Cats 7:30- 8:30pm Bulls
ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE Teams have until May 27th, 2016 to register with a maximum of 12 players. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 18-29 yrs. Fee: $300 R/$300 NR; 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 422804A6 June 12-Aug 14 Su 5-8pm 422804B6 June 12-Aug 14 Su 2-5pm
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Registration: 847-448-8252 Online: www.cityofevanston.org/register Call the 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.
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 at 847-498-1360. To find out if your class has been canceled due to rain, call the tennis rain hotline at 847-866-8543. If the message is from an earlier time or previous date and it is one hour or less before your class, then your class has not been canceled. We will always update the hotline at least one hour before the start of a class if it has been canceled–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.
Tennis Program Information For details about our tennis program, including tennis court use policies, court locations, prorating and make-up classes, and which level class is right for you or your child, please check the Tennis Program Information at www.cityofevanston.org/chandler or call 847-448-8252.
SUMMER OUTDOOR ADULT TENNIS CLASSES Our 2016 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 4-5.
SESSION 1: June and July Instructors: E-Town Tennis Location: Varies, see below Age: 15 yrs. and up Fee, 6-week 90-min. classes: $121 R/$139 NR Fee, 5-week 90-min. classes: $101 R/$119 NR Fee, 5-week 2-hour classes: $134 R/$154 NR Registration deadline: June 3 for weekday classes; June 9 for weekend classes. If we don’t have enough registrants by these dates, programs will be canceled. You may register after these dates if the programs met the minimum on the deadline date. Class # Site 623702A6 Leahy 623702B6 Leahy 623702C6 Crown 623702D6 Crown 623702E6 Leahy 623702F6 Leahy 623702G6 Crown 623702H6 Crown 623702J6 James 623702K6 James 623702L6 James 623702M6 Lovelace 623702N6 Lovelace
Date/Day
Time
Level
June 6-July 18/M
6-7:30pm
Start/ReStart
June 6-July 18/M
7:30-9pm
Int. 1-4
June 7-July 12/Tu 6-7:30pm
Start/ReStart
June 7-July 12/Tu 7:30-9pm
Int. 2-3
June 8-July 13/W
7:30-9pm
Int. 3-4
June 8-July 13/W
7:30-9pm
Adv. Beg.
June 9-July 14/Th 6-7:30pm
Int. 1-2
June 9-July 14/Th 7:30-9pm
Int. 4-Adv.
June 11-July 16/Sa 9-10:30am
Start/ReStart
June 11-July 16/Sa 10:30-Noon
Adv. Beg.
June 11-July 16/Sa Noon-1:30pm Int. 1-2 June 12-July 17/Su 1:30-3pm
Start/ReStart
June 12-July 17/Su 3-4:30pm
Int. 1-4
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SESSION 1: June and July Instructors: E-Town Tennis Location and Age: Varies, see below Fee, 6-week 60-min. classes: $78 R/$90 NR Fee, 5-week 60-min. classes: $65 R/$75 NR Fee, 5-week 90-min. classes: $101 R/$119 NR Registration deadline: June 3 for weekday classes and June 9 for weekend classes. If we don’t have enough registrants by these dates, programs will be canceled. You may register after these dates if the programs met the minimum on the deadline date.
SESSION 2: July-August Instructors: E-Town Tennis Location: Varies, see below Age: 15 yrs. and up Fee, 6-week 90-min. classes: $121 R/$139 NR Fee, 6-week 2-hour classes: $161 R/$185 NR Registration deadline: July 15 for weekday classes; July 22 for weekend classes. If we don’t have enough registrants by these dates, programs will be canceled. You may register after these dates if the programs met the minimum on the deadline date. Class # Site 623703A6 Leahy 623703B6 Leahy 623703C6 Crown 623703D6 Crown 623703E6 Leahy 623703F6 Leahy 623703G6 Crown 623703H6 Crown 623703J6 James 623703K6 James 623703L6 James 623703M6 Lovelace 623703N6 Lovelace
Date/Day
Time
Level
July 25-Aug 29/M 6-7:30pm
Start/ReStart
July 25-Aug 29/M 7:30-9pm
Int. 1-4
July 19-Aug 16/Tu 6-7:30pm
Start/ReStart
July 19-Aug 16/Tu 7:30-9pm
Int. 2-3
July 20-Aug 17/W 6-7:30pm
Int. 3-4
July 20-Aug 17/W 7:30-9pm
Adv. Beg.
July 21-Aug 18/Th 6-7:30pm
Int. 1-2
July 21-Aug 18/Th 7:30-9pm
Int. 4-Adv.
July 23-Aug 20/Sa 9-10:30am
Start/ReStart
July 23-Aug 20/Sa 10:30-Noon Adv. Beg. July 23-Aug 20/Sa Noon-1:30pm Int. 1-2 July 24-Aug 21/Su 1:30-3pm
Start/ReStart
July 24-Aug 21/Su 3-4:30pm
Int. 1-4
SUMMER OUTDOOR YOUTH TENNIS CLASSES 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 4-5.
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Class # Date/Day Age Site 622702A6 June 6-July 11/M 4-5 Leahy 622702B6 June 6-July 11/M 6-7 Leahy 622702C6 June 8-July 6/W 4-5 Leahy 622702D6 June 8-July 6/W 6-7 Leahy 622702E6 June 9-July 7/Th 7+ Crown 622702F6 June 9-July 7/Th 7+ Crown 622702G6 June 11-July 9/Sa 7+ James 622702H6 June 12-July 10/Su 6-7 Lovelace 622702J6 June 12-July 10/Su 7+ Lovelace 622702K6 June 12-July 10/Su 7+ Lovelace
Time
Level
3-4pm
QuickStart 1
4-5pm
QuickStart 2
3-4pm
QuickStart 1
4-5pm
QuickStart 2
4-5pm
Beginner
5-6pm
Adv. Beg.-Int. 1
10:30am-Noon Int. 1+ Noon-1pm
QuickStart 2
1-2pm
Beginner
2-3pm
Adv. Beg.
SESSION 2: July and August Instructors: E-Town Tennis Location and Age: Varies, see below Fee, 6-week 60-min. classes: $78 R/$90 NR Fee, 6-week 90-min. classes: $121 R/$139 NR Registration deadline: July 15 for weekday classes and July 22 for weekend classes. If we don’t have enough registrants by these dates, programs will be canceled. You may register after these dates if the programs met the minimum on the deadline date. Class # Date/Day Age Site 622703A6 July 18-Aug 15/M 4-5 Leahy 622703B6 July 18-Aug 15/M 6-7 Leahy 622703C6 July 20-Aug 17/W 4-5 Leahy 622703D6 July 20-Aug 17/W 6-7 Leahy 622703E6 July 21-Aug 18/Th 7+ Crown 622703F6 July 21-Aug 18/Th 7+ Crown 622703G6 July 23-Aug 20/Sa 7+ James 622703H6 July 24-Aug 21/Su 6-7 Lovelace 622703J6 July 24-Aug 21/Su 7+ Lovelace 622703K6 July 24-Aug 21/Su 7+ Lovelace 622703L6 July 24-Aug 21/Su 7+ Lovelace
Time
Level
3-4pm
QuickStart 1
4-5pm
QuickStart 2
3-4pm
QuickStart 1
4-5pm
QuickStart 2
4-5pm
Beginner
5-6pm
Adv. Beg.-Int. 1
10:30am-Noon Int. 1+ Noon-1pm
QuickStart 2
1-2pm
Beginner
2-3pm
Adv. Beg.
3-4:30pm
Int. 1+
FREE FRIDAY NIGHT TENNIS LESSONS (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. 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. Location: James Park, Oakton St. west of Dodge Ave. Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: free to Evanston residents Class # 632702A6 632702B6 632702C6 632702D6 632702E6 632702F6 632702G6 632702H6 632702J6 632702K6 632702L6 632702M6
Date/Day Aug 5/F Aug 5/F Aug 5/F Aug 12/F Aug 12/F Aug 12/F Aug 19/F Aug 19/F Aug 19/F Aug 26/F Aug 26/F Aug 26/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
OUTDOOR SUMMER PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS (AGES 5+)
Private Instruction (June 1 through Aug. 31) Private tennis instruction with a staff professional 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. and up Location: Various outdoor courts Length Class # Fee R/NR 1 hr. 623705A6 $65/$75 5-hr. pkg. 623705B6 $286/$328
Semi-Private Instruction (June 1 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 hr. 5-hr. pkg. 1 hr. 5-hr. pkg. 1 hr. 5-hr. pkg.
Class # 623706A6 623706B6 623706C6 623706D6 623706E6 623706F6
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
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Athletics Gymnastics General Information: Summer gymnastics classes are only offered at the Robert Crown Center, gymnastic camps for Beginning through Intermediate level gymnasts are offered at the Chandler-Newberger Center (please see the Summer Camp guide for more information on these camps). Please call Michelle at 847-448-8681 for more information about gymnastics classes or camps. Register online or call Chandler-Newberger at 847-448-8252 or Robert Crown Center at 847-448-8258.
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. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 3-5 yrs. Fee: $78 R/$88 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Date Day Time Age 221101A6 July 9-Aug 13 Sa 9-9:45am 3 yrs. 221101B6 July 9-Aug 13 Sa 10-10:45am 4-5yrs.
BEGINNING GYMNASTICS Beginning Gymnastics is for children who have never taken a class or who have taken classes for less than one year. Certain skills must be mastered before a child learns skills in higher-level classes. The class will work on basic techniques, while improving their coordination, balance and flexibility. Skills are taught on the vault, bars, beam, and floor. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6-9 yrs. Fee: $94 R/$106 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Date Day Time 222102A6 July 9-Aug 13 Sa 11am-Noon
ADVANCED BEGINNING GYMNASTICS 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 call Michelle at 847-448-8681. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6-9 yrs. Fee: $94 R/$106 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Date Day Time 222114A6 July 9-Aug 13 Sa 11am-Noon
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Public Skating & 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.
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 SAVE A full-year pass for $90 is valid for public skating sessions. It does not include special public skating events. Skate rentals are not included.
HUNGRY AFTER SKATING? Robert Crown Center has a concession stand available for food purchase before and after public skate, as well as vending machines for snacks.
SKATING PARTIES DURING PUBLIC SKATE SESSIONS Host an indoor skating party for only $125 at Robert Crown Ice Complex. The Skating party package for up to 20 people includes: ice time during any public skate session, skate rental and tables in the East Lobby. Additional skating tickets may be purchased for $5 each up to a maximum of 30 total for the party. Advanced reservations are recommended and a 50% deposit is required at time of booking. The remaining balance is due the day of your reservaition. For more information call 847-448-8258.
RENT-A-RINK FOR YOUR PRIVATE EVENT Celebrate your private event in a fun unique way….on ice. Robert Crown Ice Complex offers private rentals on our Main and Studio rink for ice-skating, bockey, or broomball. Skate rentals are $2 per pair, and broomball equipment rental is $25 per party group. Hockey nets are included with hockey-themed rentals; hockey equipment is not available for rent. Advance registration is important, so please call 847-448-8258 today.
Public Ice-skating SCHEDULE JUNE 6–SEPTEMBER 4 MAIN RINK
STUDIO RINK
Day Time Sa 7-9pm Su 2-3:30pm
Day Time Tu 6-7:30pm Th 6-7:30pm Sa 4-5:30pm
PUBLIC SKATING ADMISSION Adult Student w/ ID 5 and Under
Studio Main $6 $7 $4 $5 $2 $3
Event $8 $6 $3
Broomball ADULT BROOMBALL LEAGUE Games are played at convenient hours on Sundays. Two leagues are held: Spring, January–May, and Fall September–December. For more information call James Faedtke at the Robert Crown Center at 847-859-7824.
Speedskating (All Ages) EVANSTON SPEEDSKATING 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 at Robert Crown Ice Complex. The drop-in fee is $15. Speedskates are available for rental by club skaters. For details contact George Babicz at 847-877-9765.
NEW! Reduced Summer Rates Studio Rink Fee: $120 Main Rink Fee: $250
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Hockey—All Ages 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 skill development and fun. Squirts and above compete against other North Shore rinks. Those interested in playing or coaching should contact Del Morris, Youth Hockey Director at 847-894-1521. For more info, visit www.evanstonhockey.com
Travel Hockey Program EYHA administers an affordable and diverse travel hockey program for girls and boys at the Robert Crown Center. Teams are offered from Mite level through high school. Players have a more intense practice and playing schedule geared toward a higher level of competition. For more info on EYHA, visit www.evanstonhockey.com or contact Del Morris at 847-894-1521.
HOCKEY SKILLS EYHA coaches teach the skills of stick handling, shooting, and passing. Helmets with cages are required for this class which we do not have to borrow. All other equipment required for the class can be borrowed each week at no charge. Hockey skates can be rented for $2.00 per pair. No class on July 3rd Pre-requisite: Hockey 101 or previous hockey experience to be approved by staff. No class July 3. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee, 10 sessions: $90 R/$100 NR Fee , 9 sessions: $82 R/$92 NR Class # Date Day 322507A6 June 8-Aug 10 W 322507B6 June 12-Aug 14 Su
Time 5:25-6:10pm Noon-12:45pm
MIGHTY MITES HOCKEY
HOCKEY 101
The Mighty Mites Hockey Class is instructed by Evanston Youth Hockey Association coaches to help guide and prepare interested participants for entering EYHA’s House League Program that are not of age. This is a game and skills based program intended to prepare participants for team play. A Hockey Learn-to-Skate Class is recommended before participation in this class. No Class on July 3. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 3-8 yrs. Fee, 10 sessions: $70 R/$80 NR Fee, 9 sessions: $63 R/$73 NR
What is the difference between Hockey 101 and Basic Skills Hockey? Simple. Hockey 101 is the beginning level of hockey skating and stick/puck control which is taught by EYHA coaches. This class is for participants that want to move toward team play in the future and is the pre-requisite for Hockey Skills. All equipment required for the class can be borrowed each week. Skate rentals are $2.00 per pair. No class on July 3. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee, 10 sessions: $80 R/$90 NR Fee, 9 sessions: $72 R/$82 NR
Class # Date Day 322510A6 June 8-Aug 10 W 322510B6 June 12-Aug 14 Su
Class # Date Day 322506A6 June 8-Aug 10 W 322506B6 June 12-Aug 14 Su
Time 4:35-5:20pm 10:40-11:25am
PARENT-TOT HOCKEY
ADULT BEGINNER HOCKEY
This class is for the true beginner who has no prior experience, and would like to get into the world of hockey. Family members may accompany each child participant on the ice. This is strictly a skating class to get the children exposure to being on the ice. All equipment required for the class can be borrowed each week. Skate rentals are $2.00 per pair. No class on July 3. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 3-6 yrs. Fee, 10 sessions: $80 R/$90 NR Fee, 9 sessions: $72 R/$82 NR
This is an introduction class to skating & stick/ puck handling. Participants should have some basic skating skills before the beginning of the class. A helmet, stick, elbow and knee pads are required for the class and are NOT available to borrow at the rink. Skate rentals are $2.00 per pair. No class on July 3. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee, 10 sessions: $80 R/$90 NR Fee, 9 sessions: $72 R/$82 NR
Class # Date Day 322505A6 June 8-Aug 10 W 322505B6 June 12-Aug 14 Su
Time 4:05-4:35pm 11:30am-Noon
BASIC SKILLS HOCKEY 1-4 The hockey curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating. In 4 badge levels, skaters will learn to maneuver faster and be more agile on the ice. Proper skating techniques are the primary focus and all elements with be taught without a stick or puck. Skaters will learn the necessary fundamentals to be successful in game situations. All students will begin at level I, and transfer up to levels I-4 as they complete their badges. Hockey skates can be rented for $2 per pair. No Class on July 2 or 5. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee: $120 R/$130 NR Length: 9 sessions Class # 322509A6 322509B6 322509C6
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Time 6:10-6:55pm 12:50-1:35pm
Date June 7-Aug 9 June 4-Aug 6 June 4-Aug 6
Day Tu Sa Sa
Class # Date Day 322508A6 June 8-Aug 10 W 322508B6 June 12-Aug 14 Su
Time 9:35-10:20pm 9:40-10:25am
ADULT DROP-IN HOCKEY Full equipment is required and no checking is allowed. Location: Robert Crown Center’s main rink Age: 18 yrs. and up Drop-in fee: $10; ten-use punch passes are $75 Date Day Time June 11-Sept 4 Sa 4:10-5:40pm June 11-Sept 4 Su 6:30-8am
Time 5-5:45pm 8:15-9am 11-11:45am
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Athletics Skating Classes
LEARN TO SKATE (AGE 3–5)
ADVANCED CLASSES (AGE 6-17)
Parent/Tot Intro Ice Skating
Free Skate 1
Figure skating lessons are held at Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Classes meet for 9 weeks For more information, please call 847-448-8258
Class # Date 322511A6 June 4-Aug 6
Class # Date 22525A6 June 7-Aug 9 322525B6 June 4-Aug 6
Day Sa
Time 12:45-1:30pm
Day Tu Sa
Time 5-5:30pm 9:45-10:15am
Day Tu Sa
Time 5-5:30pm 9:45-10:15am
Day Tu Sa
Time 5-5:30pm 9:45-10:15am
Day Tu Sa
Time 5-5:30pm 10:15-10:45am
Snowplow Sam 1 Class # Date 322512A6 June 7-Aug 9 322512B6 June 4-Aug 6
Snowplow Sam 2
Class Fees and Information Fees:
Parent/Tot (per couple): $140 R/$150 NR Snowplow Sam 1-3: $105 R/$115 NR Basic 1-8: $135 R/$145 NR Free Skate 1-5: $150 R/$160 NR Adult 1-5: $150 R/$160 NR Adult Free Skate 1-3: $150 R/$160 NR Specialized classes Fee varies. Note: class minimum is 6 skaters. No refunds are given after the second class meeting.
Non-meeting Dates Skating classes will not meet July 2, 4.
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? Parent/Tot Intro to Skating 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 Noon, so both of you can skate at the same time. Snowplow Sam The Snowplow Sam levels are designed to help the preschool-age skater (ages 3-5 yrs.) develop preliminary coordination and strength to maneuver on the ice. Basic Skills Basic Skills membership included in all class registration fees. Knowing each child learns at their own pace and a set week for testing might be different for each child, Robert Crown Skating Program has moved to a more progressive structure. Each child’s progress will be monitored weekly. The instructor will be available to perform an evaluation the week after the child shows they are ready. The skater will move to the next level in sequence the following week after passing the evaluation. Badges are available for purchase at the front desk for a $2.00 fee.
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.
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Class # Date 322513A6 June 7-Aug 9 322513B6 June 4-Aug 6
Snowplow Sam 3 Class # Date 322514A6 June 7-Aug 9 322514B6 June 4-Aug 6
Snowplow Sam 4 Class # Date 322515A6 June 7-Aug 9 322515B6 June 4-Aug 6
LEARN TO SKATE (AGE 6–17) Basic 1 Skating Class # Date 322516A6 June 7-Aug 9 322516B6 June 4-Aug 6
Day Tu Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 11-11:45am
Day Tu Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 11-11:45am
Day Tu Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 11-11:45am
Day Tu Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 11-11:45am
Day Tu Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 11-11:45am
Day Tu Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 11-11:45am
Day Tu Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 11-11:45am
Basic 2 Skating Class # Date 322517A6 June 7-Aug 9 322517B6 June 4-Aug 6
Basic 3 Skating Class # Date 322518A6 June 7-Aug 9 322518B6 June 4-Aug 6
Basic 4 Skating Class # Date 322519A6 June 7-Aug 9 322519B6 June 4-Aug 6
Basic 5 Skating Class # Date 322520A6 June 7-Aug 9 322520B6 June 4-Aug 6
Basic 6 Skating Class # Date 322521A6 June 7-Aug 9 322521B6 June 4-Aug 6
Basic 7 Skating Class # Date 322522A6 June 7-Aug 9 322522B6 June 4-Aug 6
Time 6-7:15pm 10-11am
Day Tu Sa
Time 6-7:15pm 10-11am
Day Tu Sa
Time 6-7:15pm 10-11am
Day Tu Sa
Time 6-7:15pm 10-11am
Day Tu Sa
Time 6-7:15pm 10-11am
Day Tu Sa
Time 6-7:15pm 10-11am
Free Skate 2 Class # Date 322526A6 June 7-Aug 9 322526B6 June 4-Aug 6
Free Skate 3 Class # Date 322527A6 June 7-Aug 9 322527B6 June 4-Aug 6
Free Skate 4 Class # Date 322528A6 June 7-Aug 9 322528B6 June 4-Aug 6
Free Skate 5 Class # Date 322529A6 June 7-Aug 9 322529B6 June 4-Aug 6
Free Skate 6 Class # Date 322530A6 June 7-Aug 9 322530B6 June 4-Aug 6
Free Skate Gold Series 7+ The Gold Test series is a program designed to parallel the USFS testing system. This class prepares skaters to be tested in the USFS judging system Class # Date 322531A6 June 7-Aug 9 322531B6 June 4-Aug 6
Day Tu Sa
Time 6-7:15pm 10-11am
ADULT CLASSES (AGE 18 YRS. AND UP) Adult 1 Skating Class # Date Day 323503A6 June 8-Aug 10 W 323503B6 June 11-Aug 13 Sa
Time 7-7:45pm 12-12:45pm
Adult 2 Skating Class # Date Day 323504A6 June 8-Aug 10 W 323504B6 June 11-Aug 13 Sa
Time 7-7:45pm 12-12:45pm
Adult 3 Skating Class # Date Day 323505A6 June 8-Aug 10 W 323505B6 June 11-Aug 13 Sa
Time 7-7:45pm 12-12:45pm
Adult 4 Skating Class # Date Day 323506A6 June 8-Aug 10 W 323506B6 June 11-Aug 13 Sa
Time 7-7:45pm 12-12:45pm
Adult 5 Skating
Basic 8 Skating Class # Date 322523A6 June 7-Aug 9 322523B6 June 4-Aug 6
Day Tu Sa
Day Tu Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 11-11:45am
Class # Date Day 323507A6 June 8-Aug 10 W 323507B6 June 11-Aug 13 Sa
Time 7-7:45pm 12-12:45pm
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ADULT FREE SKATE Fee: $150 R/$160 NR Class # Date Day 323509A6 June 6-Aug 8 M 323509B6 June 10-Aug 12 F
Time 8:15-9:15pm 8:15-9:15pm
SPECIALIZED ADVANCED ON-ICE CLASSES (AGE 6-17) Power Skating Fee: $97 R/$107 NR Class # Date Day 322541A6 June 11-Aug 13 Sa
Time 8:30-9am
Flow And Moves Fee: $97 R/$107 NR Class # Date Day 322542A6 June 11-Aug 13 Sa
Time 8-8:30am
Ice Dancing Fee: $135 R/$140 NR Class # Date 322537A6 June 5-Aug 7
Day Su
Time 7-8pm
Saturday Package–PF/S-F/S4 Fee: $180 R/$190 NR Class # Date 322535A6 June 4-Aug 6
Day Sa
Time 8-11am
Saturday Package–FS 5+ Fee: $180 R/$190 NR Class # Date 322536A6 June 4-Aug 6
Day Sa
Time 8-11am
Axel and Double Jump Workshop F/S4+ Fee: $190 R/$200 NR Class # Date 322540A6 June 7-Aug 11
Day Time Tu, Th 3:30-5pm
National Showcase Team Competition The showcase fuses artistic creativity with figure skating for single skaters, duets, small ensembles of three to seven and production numbers of eight to thirty. Fee: $200 R/$210 NR Class # Date Day 322551A6 June 9-Aug 11 Th
Time 5-7pm
SPECIALIZED OFF-ICE CLASSES
Roller Skating
Fencing
ROLLER SKATING—ALL AGES
BEGINNING FENCING
Join the fun! Adults skate at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center the first Fridays of the month for youth skate 5:30—7:30pm and Adult Skate 8—10pm. Please confirm at the monthly schedule at www.cityofevanston.org/rollerskating. 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).
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. 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. Note: classes with 3 or fewer participants may be canceled 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. Questions? Call Michelle: 847-448-8252. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 11 yrs. and up Fee: $121 R/$140 NR Length: 8 sessions
* 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 311.
PRIVATE ROLLER SKATING PARTIES Each party includes 2 hours of roller skating and up to 3 hours of room time. A birthday party rental includes three hours in a party room; two hours of roller skating to music in the gymnasium; the set-up of table and chairs in the party room; and clean-up. You supply the treats and tableware. Your party may begin 30 minutes prior to the “open skate” time to ensure guests receive their skate size. You are welcome to bring your iPod to be played during a private party. Full payment is due within 72 hours after party is booked. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, Chandler-Newberger Community Center. Age: Roller skating birthday parties for children 14 years old and younger Fee: $315 Evanston residents only; max. 45 pairs of skates. Participants are allowed to bring their own helmets and pads and own roller skates (if compatible with the floor surface). Questions? Call 311.
Class # Date Day 622815A6 June 14-Aug 2 Tu
Time 6:15-7:15pm
ADVANCED FENCING 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. 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 do not prorate classes. 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. Questions? Call Michelle: 847-448-8252. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $136 R/$153 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date Day 622818A6 June 14-Aug 2 Tu
Time 7:30-8:30pm
(AGE 6-17)
Core Conditioning Fee: $100 R/$110 NR Class # Date 322550A6 June 7-Aug 9
Day Tu
Time 5-5:45pm
Accelerated Training Program Second Class Discount If the same person takes more than one class a week the second class is 50% off. The discount is taken off the lower price class. You must register at the Robert Crown Center office to get this discount.
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Athletics Yoga All yoga classes are held at the Levy Senior Center. 847-448-8250
PILATES/YOGA FUSION This class blends the best of both disciplines to provide participants with a strong core, flexibility and overall strength. Instructor: Liliam Dirco Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $60, Levy member; $64 R/$69 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Day 523323A6 June 11-Aug 13 Sa
Time 10:30-11:30am
YOGA TO HEAL 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 those at any phase of treatment or beyond who are able to function in a group setting. Instructor: Shauna Babcock Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $60, Levy member; $64 R/$69 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Day 523325A6 June 11-Aug 13 Sa
Time 9:15-10:25am
BEGINNING YOGA—TEEN/ADULT This is a “sampler” class of over 60 yoga poses. You will 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 Location: Levy Center Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $64, Levy member; $68 R/$73 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Day 523301A6 June 9-July 28 Th
CONTINUING YOGA (TEEN/ADULT)
GENTLE CHAIR YOGA FOR SENIORS
This class is recommended for those who have prior experience and are able to sustain a higher level of effort. Relax in a non-competitive atmosphere while practicing activities leading to flexibility, strength and balance and meditation techniques. Instructor: Emily Williams-Guthrie Location: Levy Center Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $64, Levy member; $68 R/$73 NR Length: 8 sessions
If you are interested in exploring yoga, but are less ambulatory or not able to transfer easily, join this class. No experience necessary, all are welcome. We will explore the mind-body practices of yoga 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 Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $90, Levy member; $105 nonmember Length: 20 sessions
Class # Dates Day 523302A6 June 6-Aug 1 M
Time 6-7:30pm
BEGINNING YOGA FOR SENIORS Discover the benefits of yoga postures and controlled breathing—you’ll improve the flexibility of your body and mind. You must be able to easily transfer from standing to sitting and lying down. No previous yoga experience necessary, just an open mind to explore new experiences. Please wear non-binding clothing; mats are provided and shoes are not needed for class. Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $90, Levy member; $105 nonmember Length: 20 sessions Class # Dates Days 524303A6 June 7-Aug 11 Tu, Th
Time 9:30-10:30am
CONTINUING YOGA FOR SENIORS This class is designed for participants who have previous yoga experience with Betsy Murphy. Please wear non-binding clothing; mats are provided; shoes are not needed for class. Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $90, Levy member; $105 nonmember Length: 20 sessions Class # Dates Days 524325A6 June 7-Aug 11 Tu, Th
Class # Dates Day 524339A6 June 7-Aug 11 Tu, Th
Time 10:45-11:45am
SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA Yoga will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Some Medicare recipients qualify to take this class at no charge. Please call Bob Russo at 847-448-8283 to find out if you qualify. There is no charge for Silver sneakers members. Instructor: Barbara Meyer Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60, Levy member; $75 nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Day Time 524341A6 June 8-Aug 10 W 11:45am-12:45pm
Time 8:15-9:15am
Time 6:30-8pm
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Martial Arts
TAEKWON-DO
YOUTH AND ADULT KARATE Karate training helps build cardiovascular fitness, speed, strength, flexibility, body awareness, control, and precision in movement. It also strengthens inner well-being and self-esteem. For program information, contact Fonseca Martial Arts at 847-866-0200 or info@fonsecamartialarts.com. Register online or call 847-448-8258. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: Varies by belt Fee: $170 R/$190 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Level 222807A6 June 4-Aug 6 Sa 11:15am-Noon White-Orange 222807B6 June 4-Aug 6 Sa 12:15-1pm Green & up
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 information please contact Fonseca Martial Arts at 847-866-0200 or email info@fonsecamartialarts. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 4-6 yrs. Fee: $140 R/$160 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # 222808A6 222808B6 222808C6
Dates June 4-Aug 6 June 4-Aug 6 June 4-Aug 6
Level I II III
Days Sa Sa Sa
Time 9:30-10am 10:05-10:35am 10:35-11:05am
KARATE Join the Fleetwood-Jourdain staff as you learn the basic and advance karate skills. 847-448-8254 or visit www.youtube.com/genkievanston. No class July 2. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 7-13 yrs. Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates 422805A6 June 11-Aug 13 422805B6 June 11-Aug 13
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Advanced Teens and Adults
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 program questions (not registration), please contact Grandmaster Connelly at 847-568-0912 or visit www.connellysacademy.com. No class July 4. Instructor: Grandmaster Connelly
Tiger Cubs Designed to be engaging and fun, this class will bring out the best in your child. Students develop focus, agility and strength in this safe, non-competitive and non-combative class. The traditional values of Taekwon-do are coupled with modern, age-appropriate games and activities. Classes are inclusive and fun for all kids. No class July 4. Location: Levy Center Age: 4-7 yrs. Fee: $120R/$135 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates 522301A6 June 6-Aug 15 522301C6 June 8-Aug 10
Days Time M 5:15-6pm W 5:15-6pm
Young Tigers This is a fun and exciting, non-competitive class in which your child will progress in the martial arts, develop leadership skills and challenge students to be their personal best. Building competence and confidence, your child will grow stronger in mind body and spirit. No class July 4. Location: Levy Center Age: 7 yrs. and up Fee: $120/$135 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates 522301B6 June 6-Aug 15
Day M
This class is designed to provide a challenging training opportunity to teens and adults who are ranked at Black Stripe or higher. No class July 4. Location: Levy Center Age: Teen and Adult Fee: $150 R/$165 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates 523311A6 June 6-Aug 15
Day Time M 7- 8:30pm
Intermediate Youth This class is designed to provide an encouraging and challenging training opportunity for youth who are ranked at Green through Blue Belt. This class emphasizes leadership as well as the patterns and techniques specific to the students’ needs. Location: Levy Center Age: Green belt and up Fee: $120 R/$135 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates 522301D6 June 8-Aug 10
Days Time W 6-7pm
Advanced Youth The class challenges youth students ranked at Red Stripe and higher to take their training to the next level. Emphasizing rank appropriate patterns, techniques and leadership; students will be prepared for advancement, both physically and mentally. Location: Levy Center Age: Advanced Youth Fee: $150 R/$165 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates 522301E6 June 8-Aug 10
Days Time W 7-8:30pm
Time 6-7pm
Days Time Sa 10:30am-11:30am Sa 11:30am-12:30pm
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Athletics Tai Chi
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS & FALL PREVENTION
INTRO TO 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: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $80 R/$90 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates 223303A6 May 31-Aug 2 223303B6 June 2-Aug 4
Days Time Tu 9-10am Th 11am-Noon
TAI CHI @ THE LAKEFRONT This relaxing, gentle, flowing exercise coordinates 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 level. Instructor: Norm Zuefle Location: Burnham Shores Park Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $47 Levy Member; $50 R/$55 NR Length: 12 sessions
Beginning Level Class # Dates Days Time 523309A6 June 21-July 28 Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am
Intermediate Level Class # Dates Days Time 523310A6 June 21-July 28 Tu, Th 7-8:15am
TAI CHI FUNDAMENTALS Learn a basic Tai Chi form as well as a number of techniques designed to energize the body, reduce and manage stress and improve balance and flexibility. Regular practice of this system of gentle movements can facilitate harmonious energy flow throughout the body enhancing your physical and emotional well-being. Instructor: Francesca Segal Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $70 Levy Member; $85 nonmember Length: 10 sessions
Experience the benefits of Tai Chi in a program specifically developed for people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. The gentle slow movements, upright stance and powerful healing qi gong exercises will help you increase mobility, improve balance, strengthen muscles and release tension in the body without overstressing the joints. Instructor: Carolyn Martinez Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60 Levy member; $75 nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Level 524304A6 June 7-Aug 9 Tu 2-3pm Inter. 524304B6 June 7-Aug 9 Tu 12:45-1:45pm Beginner
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. No registration allowed after week 2. Instructor: Evelyn Thompson Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $70, Levy member; $85 nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 524307A6 June 10-Aug 12 F 9-10:30am
QI GONG 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 will benefit. Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $80 R/$90 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 223803A6 June 2-Aug 4 Th 10-11am
Personal Training/ Fitness Rooms LEVY CENTER PERSONAL TRAINING (AGES 18+)
Take the road to a healthier tomorrow and find a personal trainer at the Levy Center who is right for you. 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 yrs. or older. Choose between 5 or 10 sessions in either 30 or 60 minutes lengths. 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 for 30-minute sessions: 1 session, $30; 5-session package, $135; 10-session package, $270 Fee for 60-minute sessions: 1 session, $43; 5-session package, $194; 10-session package, $387.
FITNESS ROOM (AGES 18+) Improve your stamina, balance and shape when you make a commitment to staying active. It’s easy when you join our Fitness Room with its top-quality equipment and light, bright, cheerful atmosphere. Operating hours are subject to change on holidays; the dates the Levy Center will be closed are posted one week in advance. Location: Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave Fees: Yearly Monthly Levy Center Member: $115 $10 Non-member Resident: $300 $26 Non-member Non-Resident: $350 $32 Daily Fee, all adults: $5 Days Age Time M-F 18-54 7-9am/5-9pm M-F 55+ 7am-9pm Sa-Su All Ages 9am-3pm
Class # Dates Days Time 523315A6 June 12-Aug 14 Su 1-2:30pm
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FREE FITNESS WEEKS The Levy Center will be holding FREE! weeks of fitness classes throughout the year. This is your opportunity to find the fitness class that is right for you without any obligations. Classes will start their new session the following week, so you will be able to register for that great new class you just discovered. A schedule of classes will be available at the Levy Center. Free Summer Week: Tue., May 31-Sun., June 5
DROP-IN WEEKS Take the opportunity to try different classes without a full session commitment. Between the weeks of August 15–September 4 several Levy Fitness Classes will be drop-in only. Please see schedule at Levy Center for class information. A $6 fee per class applies.
Teen and Adult Fitness ZUMBA Zumba® is a fusion of Latin and International music with dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! Routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training, resistance training and a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Easy-tofollow dance steps and body-sculpting movements maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $70 Levy Member; $74 R/$79 NR Length: 10 sessions
FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN CENTER FITNESS ROOM (AGES 18+)
Class # Dates Days Time 523307A6 June 7-Aug 9 Tu 7:30-8:30pm
Come for a tour. Our new fitness room is a bright, beautiful place to work out and it has what you need to get in shape or stay in shape: free weights, stationary machines, treadmills, elliptical, recumbent bike 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. Age: 13 yrs. and up Daily fee: $10; see above for discounted adult fees
TUMMY & TUSH
Dates Days Time Ongoing M-F 6am-8:30pm Sa 9am-4pm
NIA
If you have been trying to slim down these problem areas, then this is the class for you. These great exercise routines concentrate on strengthening and firming up your abdominal and gluteus muscles. Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld/Lilian Dirico Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $90 Levy Member; $94 R/$99 NR Length: 20 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 523313A6 June 7-Aug 11 Tu, Th 5:30-6:15pm
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS Spend 30 minutes doing good-time, low-impact aerobics and 30 minutes on strength exercises and stretching. This complete workout is over before you know it! Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld/Lilian Dirico Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $90 Levy Member $94 R/$99 NR Length: 20 sessions
Nia is a sensory-based dance/movement practice that gets your heart pumping, body moving and energy flowing in a way that leads to health, wellness, and fitness. This expressive, creative experience uses fantastic World music with easyto-follow dance steps that can be adapted to accommodate individual needs and abilities. Instructor: Myrna Weinman Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $60 Levy Member; $64 R/$69 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 523316A6 June 8-Aug 10 W 6-7pm
LAKEFRONT FITNESS CLASSES All classes meet from 6–7pm at Clark Street Beach, located at Sheridan Road at Clark Street. Drop in for a class when it’s convenient. Attendance is paid by using a 10-punch card, which is just $40 and can be purchased at the Levy Center, Clark St. Beach or the Civic Center. Families may share the same punch pass. Be sure to bring a beach towel and water bottle. Check in at the Clark St. Beach entrance to have your card punched. Classes will be canceled by 5:30pm in the event of inclement weather. To find out about class cancellations due to inclement weather, follow us on twitter: @ParkRecEvanston. Location: Clark Street Beach Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Dates: June 13-August 14th Mondays: Pilates Tuesdays: Tabata Wednesdays: Yoga Thursdays: Zumba
Class # Dates Days Time 523314A6 June 7-Aug 11 Tu, Th 6:30-7:30pm
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Athletics Age 55+ Fitness
FELDENKRAIS
STRETCHING CLASS
This innovative, fun and exciting program was designed for the active older adult, the true beginner, and/or people who are not used to exercising, or people who may be limited physically. The instructor will add strength and stretching segments at the end of the class. Instructor: Judy Mooney Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60 Levy Member; $75 nonmember Length: 10 sessions
Using a combination of guided attention and pleasant, purposeful movement, this method of Feldenkrais guides you through the essential dynamic relationships in a particular pattern of movement and action. Awareness Through Movement teaches you the secrets to reducing unnecessary muscular effort and improve your awareness of your whole self in action. Instructor: Robin Sterling Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60 Levy Member; $75 nonmember Length: 10 sessions
Class # Dates Days Time 524301A6 June 10-Aug 12 F 9:30-10:30am
Class # Dates Days Time 524309A6 June 10-Aug 12 F 10:30-11:30am
A total-body stretch class is great for relaxing, stretching and lengthening tight muscles. Stretching is important for people of all ages. One of the greatest benefits of stretching is that you’re able to increase your range of motion, which means your limbs and joints can move through a greater range, helping to ward off injury. Other benefits of stretching include reduced muscle tension, enhanced muscular coordination, increased blood circulation and higher energy levels. Instructors: Marla Lampert Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60 Levy Member; $75 nonmember Length: 10 sessions
ZUMBA FOR BOOMERS
A.F. & AGELESS GRACE EXERCISE PROGRAM
ZUMBA GOLD TONING
Enjoy this less intense Zumba class, but more intense than Zumba Gold. Designed for those who want to do Zumba without jumping. All adults welcome. No class on July 4. Instructor: Lilian Dircio Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $54 Levy Member; $69 nonmember Length: 9 sessions Class # Dates 524315A6 June 6-Aug 8
Days Time M 6-7pm
CORE & MORE This 45-minute floor class strengthens the core muscles surrounding your spine. Learn how to work the abdominals, obliques and lower back muscles for a leaner, stronger, more-flexible you. Participants must be comfortable on the floor. No class July 4. Instructor: Suzy Crawford Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $54 Levy Member; $69 nonmember Length: 9 sessions Class # Dates 524305A6 June 6-Aug 8
Days Time M 11:30am-12:15pm
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 will benefit. Instructor: Francesca Segal Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $90 Levy Member; $105 nonmember Length: 20 sessions Class # Dates 524306A6 June 7-Aug 12
This class is an active exercise class for all abilities designed for people with arthritis, people recovering from surgery, and people wanting to increase their strength, balance, and stamina while having fun. We use gentle, easy to learn movements based on the science of neuroplasticity to help prevent cognitive decline and to increase joint flexibility and range of motion. The class is done in a chair with some optional standing and walking. Instructor: Susan Mendelsohn Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $80, Levy Member; $95 nonmember Length: 20 sessions Class # Dates 524310A6 June 7-Aug 11
Days Time Tu, Th 10-10:45am
CORE FOR BETTER BALANCE 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 sitting in a chair, so adults at any fitness level will feel comfortable participating. Instructors: Susan Mendelsohn and Denise Rosenfeld Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $80 Levy Member; $95 nonmember Length: 20 sessions
Class # Dates 524342A6 June 8-Aug 10
Days Time W 9:30-10:30am
MO-TOWN STROLL WALKING Walking is the safest and most effective form of exercise for older adults as well as those who are not ready for vigorous workouts. The Mo-Town Stroll Walking program is a fun 45 minute long guided walking fitness class. Each class will start with a gentle warm up, followed by a main set of walking routines to the soulful sound of Mo-Town favorites. This program is suitable for most activity levels, and it is designed for senior citizens. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $45 R/$55 NR Length: 9 sessions Class # Dates 444314B6 June 14-Aug 9
Days Time Tu 10-10:45am
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: USE YOUR BODY BETTER You’ll learn to be more comfortable, less tense, better balanced, and better coordinated in the functional movement of daily activities. New research shows that posture plays an important role in health. Learn to sit, stand, move, breathe with better posture, less tension, more poise and ease. There will be lots of individual attention so you learn at your own rate. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy Member; $55 nonmember Length: 4 sessions Class # Dates 524314A6 June 7-July 7
Days Time Th 10:30am-Noon
Class # Dates Days Time 524311A6 June 7-Aug 11 Tu, Th 11-11:45am
Days Time Tu, F 10:30am-Noon
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SILVER SNEAKERS
CARDIO/ZUMBA GOLD COMBO
TOTAL WELLNESS
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You’ll have fun and move to music in 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. Please call Bob Russo at 847-448-8283 to find out if you qualify. Classes are held on Mondays & Wednesdays from 1–2pm and Fridays from 11:30am–12:30pm. No class on July 4. Instructors: Beth Klobuchar-Oliver (M,W) and Amanda Hart (F) Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $87 Levy Member; $102 nonmember Length: 29 sessions
Sign up for Cardio, Strength & Stretch and Zumba Gold® and save! For those of you looking for a 3 day a week class, this is the one for you. All classes combine aerobic activity, strength training and stretching. Classes on Monday and Wednesdays meet 10:30–11:30am; Friday classes meet 9:30–10:30am. No class on July 4. Instructors: Marla Lampert and Judy Mooney Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $116 Levy Member; $131 nonmember Length: 29 sessions
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 11:30am–12:30pm; Friday class meets 1–2pm. No class on July 4. Instructor: Francesca Segal Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $116 Levy Member; $131 nonmember Length: 29 sessions
Class # Dates Days Time 524321A6 June 6-Aug 12 M, W, F Varies
Class # Dates Days Time 524318A6 June 6-Aug 12 M, W, F Varies
Class # Dates Days Time 524302A6 June 6-Aug 12 M, W, F Varies
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This class combines a cardio workout with strength training and stretching. Participants will do low impact aerobics and use hand weights, resistance tubing and balls to build strength and anaerobic endurance. No class on July 4. Instructors: Marla Lampert (M,W) and Barbara Meyer (F) Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $116 Levy Member; $131 nonmember Length: 29 sessions Class # Dates Days 524308A6 Varies M, W, F
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Time 10:30-11:30am
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Not able to attend all the days offered? For these four classes, you can sign up for just one or two days a week at a reduced fee. Register in person at the Levy Center or by phone at 847-448-8250. This option is not available online.
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Ecology Parent & Child Classes BUBBLE SCIENCE 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 w/ caregiver Fee: $7 R/$9 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 122114A6 June 25
Days Sa
Time 10-11:30am
LUNCH AND LEARN
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). 847-448-8256 Registration: Please register early. Classes fill quickly. Register online at www.cityofevanston.org/ register, use the registration form on page 49, or call 311 (847-448-4311 outside Evanston). Fee code: R=Resident of ZIP code 60201 or 60202. NR=Nonresident
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Join the critters of the Ecology Center for a picnic lunch in the Ladd Arboretum. We will learn about what our animals like to eat for lunch and how they avoid being lunch. Please bring your own nut free lunch. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 2-5 yrs. w/ caregiver Fee: $5R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # 122131A6 122131B6 122131C6
Dates June 24 July 22 Aug 19
Days F F F
Time 11:30am-12:30pm 11:30am-12:30pm 11:30am-12:30pm
FAMILY CAMPOUT 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 canceled. Please note: swimming will not be allowed at any time. Location: Lighthouse Beach Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: $50 R/$63 NR per family (up to 5 people) Length: 1 session Class # Dates 122133A6 June 18-19
Days Sa, Su
Time 7pm-9am
TREASURE HUNT Discover the ecological treasures of Lighthouse Beach in this pirate themed scavenger hunt through the dunes. Join us for stories and s’mores by the fire after you solve all the clues. Location: Lighthouse Beach Age: 5 yrs. and up per person Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 122134A6 July 23
Days Time Sa 6:30-8:30pm
POLLINATOR FESTIVAL Celebrate summer and its’ pollinators at the Ecology Center for Pollinator Palooza! Ecology Center staff will be joined by community partners to increase awareness of the importance of pollinators. Festivities will include pollinator crafts, live butterflies, guided tour of the pollinator garden, and information about how you can help from local experts. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $5 R/$7 NR per person Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 122135A6 July 30 Sa 9:30am-Noon
NIGHT HIKE Test your nocturnal senses on a guided night hike through the Arboretum. Themed night hike activities, a campfire and s’mores make for a perfect evening. Pre-registration is required. Start times for this program vary based on the sunset. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 4 yrs. and up with caregiver Fee: $7 R/$9 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time Theme 123112A6 June 17 F 8-9:30pm Night Lights 123112B6 July 22 F 7:15-8:45pm Night Noises 123112C6 Aug 19 F 7:15-8:45pm Night & Day
BATS Join us for a special nighttime adventure through the arboretum learning all about the habits of our nocturnal flying friends, bats! Families will discover facts and debunk myths all while searching for the live bats that call Evanston home. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 7 yrs. and up with caregiver Fee: $7 R/$9 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 123113A6 Aug 6 Sa 7:30-9pm
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Campfires
Fishing
Teen & Adult Classes
FAMILY CAMPFIRES
FREE ACCESS TO FISHING
LIGHTHOUSE BEACH YOGA
Join the Ecology Center staff for fun-filled campfires with nature themes. Each evening includes stories, songs and, of course, the everpopular s’mores. Space is limited; preregistration is required. Each member of your group must be signed up to ensure we have correct ratios. Location: Lighthouse Beach Age: 2 yrs. and up with caregiver Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session
This popular free program is a great way to introduce children age 4 and up to the “catch-andrelease” process. Equipment, bait and fishing expertise are provided! Drop by every Saturday, May 7 through Sept. 24, 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. Questions? Please call 847-448-8256.
Come join us for yoga at Lighthouse Beach. We will be offering different levels of instruction to match your yoga needs. Please bring your own yoga towel or beach mat. No class June 8, 15 or 22. Location: Lighthouse Beach Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $48 R/$60 NR Length: 8 sessions
Class # 123104A6 123104B6 123104C6 123104D6 123104E6 123104F6
Dates June 3 June 4 July 15 July 16 Aug 26 Aug 27
Days F Sa F Sa F Sa
Time 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm
Theme Fox Fox Coyote Coyote Bear Bear
Youth Classes NATURE ARTISTS Let’s find inspiration in the natural world, and use natural materials to make works of art. Drop your child off with us and we will help let their creativity shine by joining us for arts and crafts using leaves, sticks, rocks, and much more. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 7 yrs. and up Fee: $12 R/$15 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 122137A6 June 11
Days Time Sa 9:30-11:30am
Canoeing Come learn basic canoeing strokes and canoe safety before heading out on a fun trip. There is a maximum of two adults and two children in one canoe. Please register by phone or in person at the Ecology Center only. Program is held unless there is lightning. Please bring a water bottle; dress for the weather; wear sunscreen and a hat; sunglasses are suggested. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: $22 R/$28 NR Length: 1 session Days Time Sa 9-11:30am
CANOE TO STEAK ’N SHAKE 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 rain or shine, please dress for the weather. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: $26 R/$33 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 123111A6 Aug 20
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HOME BREWING
CANOE THE CANAL
Class # Dates 123110B6 July 2
Class # Dates Days Time 122138A6 June 1-Aug 10 W 6-7pm 122138B6 June 1-Aug 10 W 7:15-8:15pm
Join the home brewing craze. You can learn tips and techniques to doing your own home brew. In partnership with Evanston Home Brew Club we will lead you on a step by step journey through home brewing. There will be members of the club available to talk about the science behind the process that changes simple grains and hops in to a tasty beverage. We’ll be on hand to answer all your questions around homebrewing. We will be doing an extract brew with some steeping grains, to give you a good feel for the entire process. In this interactive session, you will be able to participate in brewing a 5-gallon batch from making the wort, hop additions, boiling, chilling and pitching yeast. We will plan for a 10–14 day primary fermentation, with a bottling session (if you’re available) in a session 2–3 weeks from the initial brew day. Your registration fee includes a six-pack of the beer that we brewed during the session to share and sample. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 21 yrs. and up Fee: $50 R/$63 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 123114A6 July 9
Days Time Sa 7-11pm
Days Time Sa 10am- 3pm
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Ecology Rentals
Scout Programs
Open Houses
COMMUNITY GARDENS
BOY AND GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS AT THE ECOLOGY CENTER
ECOLOGY OPEN HOUSE
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. Please contact Mary Jaminski at mjaminski@ cityofevanston.org for more information.
ECOLOGY THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES The Evanston Ecology center offers 2 hour birthday party programs on every Saturday and Sunday. A staff member leads a nature or outdoor oriented party that includes games and hands on activities for 45 minutes. The rest of the time is open for treats and activities on your own. The parties are for ages 4 years and up for a 15 person maximum. The renter is responsible for decorations and treats. Birthday Topics Include: Animal Party, Birds of a Feather, Reptile Romp, Bug Party, Dino Party, Rocking Rocks, Potions and Concoctions and Geocaching and custom parties. For an additional cost we can customize a party if none of these themes fit your needs. Fee: $185 R/$215 NR
Located within the Ladd Arboretum and housing a variety of resident live animals, the Evanston Ecology Center is an ideal place for your Girl Scout or Cub Scout troop to explore! Our educational and interactive programs will engage your troop and meet most or all of the badge requirements. In addition to the topics listed below, the Ecology Center will work with you to meet your troops’ unique needs. Girl Scouts: Clover Petal (Daisy), Rosie Petal (Daisy) Senses (Daisy-Brownie), Bugs (DaisyBrownie), Letterboxer (Brownie), Geocacher (Junior-Cadette) Cub Scouts: Backyard Jungle (Tiger), Tigers in the Wild (Tiger), Paws on the Path (Wolf), Air of the Wolf (Wolf), Fur, Feathers and Ferns (Bear), Weeblo Walkabout (Weeblo), Into the Woods (Weeblo. Programs vary in length depending on requirements and reservations are required 2 weeks in advance. Please call for availability. Cost is $6 R/$8 NR per scout with a 10-scout minimum.
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Join us every Friday from June 10–August 26, 2015 from 9–11am for self-guided free play and exploration of the Ecology Center in our new classroom. Our animal classroom is the perfect meeting location for your next play date or day out. Visit our critters, peruse our nature stories and get hands on with our natural play materials.
The City of Evanston, Latino Resources and artist Piloto Present
Diente de león: Programa de Arte curativo Dandelion: Healing Art Program A Día de Muertos Art Experience Special guest: Akaxe Yotzin
10 Saturdays: Aug. 27–Oct. 29, 2–4pm Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church St. FREE: All ages welcome; children under age 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Information: Latino Resources 847-866-5916
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Leisure & Enrichment Self-Improvement/ Enrichment KITCHEN KOOKERY Have fun with your friends while you learn how to make your own snack without turning on the stove. Each week, you will 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. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 8-13 yrs. Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 422116A6 June 15-Aug 3 W 5:30-6:30pm
BAKERY BOOT CAMP
About the Leisure & Enrichment Section All classes and programs listed are offered by the Evanston Recreation Division. See page 3 for community center locations and phone numbers. Registration: Please register early. Classes fill quickly. Register online at www.cityofevanston.org/ register, use the registration form on page 49, or call 311 (847-448-4311 outside Evanston). Fee code: R=Resident of ZIP code 60201 or 60202. NR=Nonresident
This is not your ordinary cooking class. This 6 week class transports you into the fast paced driven yet delicate artistic world of baking. In this class youth will learn from start to finish how wonderful baked goods are formed, flambéed, baked and finished for consumption. Limited spaces are available, early sign up is recommended. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 10-20 yrs. Fee: $65 R/$65 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 422115A6 July 16-Aug 20 Sa 10am-Noon
SATURDAY MORNING CHEFS Add some flavor and spice to your child’s Saturday mornings. This single session cooking class will allow your young one to explore their creative side by making a take home project the entire family can enjoy. All supplies/ingredients will be included in the class. Only a few spots are available, so sign up early. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-7 yrs. Fee: $45 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # 422182A6 422182B6 422182C6
Dates June 18 June 25 July 9
Days Sa Sa Sa
Time Noon-1:30pm Noon-1:30pm Noon-1:30pm
CONSCIOUS COOKING Conscious cooking is a program designed for participants age 16 years and up. In this program, participants will be introduced to new and healthy foods and recipes that not only taste good, but are great for you. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $75 R/$95 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 443116B6 June 16-Aug 4 Th 7- 8:30pm
MAGIC CLASS Children have fun as they learn fascinating tricks from the Magic Team of Gary Kantor. Some tricks may appear difficult but they are quick to learn and easy to perform. Tricks could involve cards, ropes, coins, or mind reading. All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home. And you can sign up again and again since 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 Days Time 222101A6 June 30 Th 6:45-7:40pm
AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTER’S TRAINING This thorough course provides youth age 11–15 with all the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to provide safe and responsible child and infant care. Video scenarios and life-size baby dolls provide hands-on practice for care of babies, emergency response, behavior management and safe play for all ages. Mannequin CPR training, First Aid care and bandaging will conclude the final class. Participants receive a handbook and CD full of additional help and suggestions to keep. Full attendance at of all 4 sessions is required for class completion and presentation of their American Red Cross card. Please bring a snack and drink for the break. For more information, call ChandlerNewberger at 847-448-8252. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 11-15 yrs. Fee: $109 R/$129 NR Length: 4 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 622102A6 June 15-July 6 W 6-8:30pm 622102B6 July 13-Aug 3 W 6-8:30pm
BEGINNING BRIDGE Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Bridge? Here is your chance. Learn about bidding, point couting and response to bids. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $36 Levy Member; $51 nonmember Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 524138A6 June 3-July 8 F 10am-Noon
INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE Have you played Bridge but need some brush up in rules & terms? Then this is the class for you. To participate in the intermediate class, you should know ranking of suits, point count, opening bid requirements, and generally understand how to play hands at a beginning level. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $36 Levy Member; $51 nonmember Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 524123A6 June 3-July 8 F 1- 3pm
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Teen Trips MAGIC WATERS Beat the heat this summer at one of the best waterparks in Illinois! Zip down the Typhoon Terror or chill out in the Splash Magic River, there is something for everyone. Cost includes transportation, supervision, and admission (must be 42–48 inches tall to ride most rides). Bring extra money for lunch and dinner. Registration deadline is August 1. Trip departs from and returns to the Levy Center. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 11-15 yrs. Fee: $36 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 522005A6 Aug 10
Days Time W 9am- 7pm
SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA Spend the day at Six Flags Great America, where you can have a wild time riding the roller coasters or cooling off at Hurricane Harbor. Admission, transportation and supervision are included. Please make sure to bring extra money for lockers, lunch and dinner. Trip departs from and returns to the Levy Center. Please register by June 15th. Location: Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, IL Age: 11-15 yrs. Fee: $60 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 522009A6 July 7
Days Time Th 9am- 6:30pm
Robert Crown Center’s Preschool Robert Crown Center’s preschool and after-school programs are licensed by the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The Creative Play Preschool at the Robert Crown Community Center has served the families of Evanston and nearby communities since 1988. The benefits of having a preschool in a community center-setting include being able to have students play in the large gym, the grassy fields surrounding the facility, and at a variety of outdoor play areas in the neighborhood. We offer early childhood education for children age two to five years. Families may choose pre-kindergarten enrichment, an introduction to “play with purpose” or classic multi-age classes with creative and unique curriculum tailored to the interests of each student. There also is a parenttot playtime program.
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Registration Information Registration packets include enrollment forms, a child health form and payment policy. 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. Parent handbooks, a calendar and further curriculum information will be provided. Note: Fees are due monthly, and registration is ongoing. Schedules for these programs are currently being determined and will provide flexibility in full and half day offerings. A healthy snack is provided and for those registered in a half day program; there will be an option to participate in a healthy hot lunch at an additional cost. The hot lunch will be included for any full day program. The fees will vary by program based on the length of time and will be processed on a monthly basis. To to register please call the Robert Crown Center at 847-448-8258. For questions regarding class content and curriculum, contact Donna at dkent@cityofevanston.org.
TAKE TWO Our most experienced staff members introduce preschool concepts in a caring, cozy environment, supporting a gentle transition from home to preschool for our youngest preschoolers. Small group activities are designed to nurture positive social interaction and language development. Our little ones will benefit from individual instruction during center time and an interactive circle time, followed by art, music and movement, story time, outdoor play and gym games. Potty training not required. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 2-3 yrs. Fees: Varies by program Length: Monthly
CREATIVE PLAY PRESCHOOL 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, with daily activities which are developmentally appropriate for all. A broad variety of both unique and traditional activities are offered by an instructor with more than 20 years’ of experience. Music and movement are part of every day, and arts and crafts activities are both self-directed and designed for success. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 3-5 yrs. Fees: Varies by program Length: Monthly
Drop-in Programs FREE SUMMER BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM (AGE 1-18) The City of Evanston’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department may once again operate a Summer Food Service Program this year with the added convenience of breakfast through a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education. If the grant is awarded for 2016, free cold breakfast and lunches will be served Monday through Friday to youth age 1–18 at six park sites this summer! The summer food service program is available to all eligible children without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. For an update on program status, please call 847-448-8254. Tentative sites: Mason Park, James Park and the parks adjacent to Robert Crown Community Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, Dewey School, and the McGaw YMCA
PROGRAMA DE ALMUERZO A la hora de imprenta, faltaban planes finales para el programa del verano de almuerzo gratuito y el programa gratuito de venir al parque. Busque información actual en la primavera. Este programa es disponible a todo los niños elegibles sin en cuenta a raza, color, origen nacional, genero, edad, o incapacidad.
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: 2 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Boys 422104A5 July 15-16 F, Sa 8-8am Girls 422110A5 July 8-9 F, Sa 8-8am
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Leisure & Enrichment Special Recreation Programs Programs emphasize individual development in a wide range of leisure areas including sports, culture, social, after-school and special events
4TH OF JULY PARADE Start your holiday with a march down Central St. Please join us for Evanston’s Annual 4th of July 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. Location: Varies Age: 3 yrs. and up Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 825003A6 July 4 M 12:30-3pm
SUMMER CRUISE Nothing says summer better than spending time on a scenic trip on Geneva Lake. Join your friends from Special Recreation for a relaxing daytime cruise on the lake in Wisconsin. Be sure to bring money for lunch. Transportation will be provided to and from Robert Crown. Call the Special Recreation office with any questions at 847-448-8044. Registration deadline: August 7. Location: Varies Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $30 R/$35 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 825005A6 Aug 20 Sa 9:30am-4pm
CHICAGO SKY Come join your friends for an exciting evening of basketball as we watch the Chicago Sky in action against last season’s champions, the Phoenix Mercury. Be sure to bring money for food and/or souvenirs. Transportation will be provided to and from Robert Crown. Call the Special Recreation office at 847-448-8044 with any questions. Location: Varies Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $27 R/$30 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 825007A6 July 10 Su 3:45- 8pm
SPECIAL OLYMPICS AREA BOWLING MEET 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. Registration deadline: May 4. Location: varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $40 R/$55 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 825802A6 June 4 Sa 8am-3pm
SPECIAL OLYMPICS STATE 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 qualifying Area or District Meet. Pick up and drop off is available from Robert Crown. Location: varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $180 R/$210 NR Length: 3 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 825803A6 June 10-12 F-Su 7am-3pm
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: varies Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $120 R/$140 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates 825804A6 July 9-Aug 13
SUNSHINE THROUGH GOLF Evanston Special Recreation is teaming up with the Sunshine Through Golf Foundation to offer a 5-week golf program. Experience is not necessary as the camp will be taught by golf pros. Transportation will be provided to and from Chandler-Newberger. Bring money for snacks. Location: Varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Length: 9 sessions Class # Dates Days 825806A6 July 14-Aug 11 Th
Time 3:30-5:30pm
FLAG FOOTBALL Are you ready for some football? We will be working on team and individual skills according to Special Olympics competition rules as well as playing scrimmage games. You do not need to have football experience to participate. Location: Leahy Park Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $50 R/$55 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 825805A6 June 19-Aug 7 Su 8:30-10am
SPECIAL OLYMPICS AREA 18 FLAG FOOTBALL MEET It’s time to put your skills to the test as we compete at the Area 18 Flag Football Meet. You must have participated in flag football practice from June through August to compete in this meet. Location: Varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $40 R/$55 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 825807A6 Aug 21 Su 8am-4pm
Days Time Sa 12-2:30pm
BOCCE Here is your chance to practice before the Special Olympics Bocce Meet. If you are looking for a sport that is as fun and 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 Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $50 R/$55 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 825801A6 June 19-Aug 7 Su 10:30am-Noon
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After-School Programs Arts Camp Parties ROBERT CROWN Robert Crown Center’s after-school program is licensed by the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). Our daily schedule includes time to relax and play both structured and self-directed arts and crafts, coordinated study time and nutritious snacks. Activities designed to build athletic and social skills take place in our gym, multi-purpose room and outdoor space. The most important part of the day is “Homework Help,” which provides individualized enrichment and assistance. The program includes special activities and theme days on early dismissal days and school days off (calendar provided at the time of enrollment). Our experienced, enthusiastic team provides a secure, active and enjoyable after-school experience. A completed child health form, birth certificate and enrollment packet are required at registration. Bus service is included for children enrolled in District #65 schools. To learn more and to register please call the Robert Crown Center at 847-448-8258 or visit our website www.cityofevanston.org/crown Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: Vary based on number of service days Length: Monthly
FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN This program serves your needs after school and when school is closed on all in-service, institute days, winter break and spring break. Students are grouped by grade and receive structured recreation, homework assistance, supervised computer access, nutritious snacks and arts activities. After they receive their first snack, youth will participate in their choice of free-play sports followed by a structured game. Younger children may choose to join the intergenerational reading program or the community garden program. On early-dismissal days, there are theme-based activities field trips and special arts workshops. Children registered in this program may use our bus service from District #65 schools to the center for an additional fee per month per student (no bus service on holidays and school breaks). Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-13 yrs. Fees: Vary based on number of service days Length: Monthly
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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 847-448-8263. Fee: $260 for up to 15 children Age: 6 yrs. and up
Medieval Camp 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 “finery.”
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.
Sensory Parties A custom designed party for young creatives who like a total arts experience.
Chandler-Newberger Party Packages Parties range from teeter-tottering preschoolers to teens spiking volleyballs! Chandler-Newberger Community Center, 1028 Central St., 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. Questions or need to book a party or rental? Please call 847-448-8252.
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. Equipment includes tumbling mats, climbing blocks, toddler merry-go-round, seesaw, teeter-totter, small slide, scooter carts and minibasketballs. This 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+) The sports package includes two hours of halfgym 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. 10 soccer balls/2 nets 3. Floor hockey sticks/2 nets 4. 12 “NERF” dodgeballs
Birthday Parties with Ecology Themes The Evanston Ecology center offers 2 hour birthday party programs on every Saturday and Sunday. A staff member leads a nature or outdoor oriented party that includes games and hands on activities for 45 minutes. The rest of the time is open for treats and activities on your own. The parties are for ages 4 years and up for a 15 person maximum. The renter is responsible for decorations and treats. Birthday Topics Include: Animal Party, Birds of a Feather, Reptile Romp, Bug Party, Dino Party, Rocking Rocks, Potions and Concoctions and Geocaching and custom parties. For an additional cost we can customize a party if none of these themes fit your needs. Fee: $185R/$215NR
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Leisure & Enrichment Technology ONE ON ONE COMPUTER TRAINING Have you upgraded your technology, but don’t have time to read the online manual? 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 fee is per hour. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $55 Levy Member; $70 nonmember
BEGINNING COMPUTER
INTRODUCTION TO APPLE IPAD
It doesn’t get more basic than this. You’ll learn about the mouse, keyboard, computer screen and printer. Each student will be provided hands-on computer tutoring and build their confidence to overcome “computer phobia.” If time permits, this course may cover some general use of the Internet. Prerequisite: none Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $100 Levy Member; $115 nonmember Length: 4 sessions
This hands-on class will provide students all of the basic instruction they need to work their iPads. Please bring your iPad and charger to each class, they are not provided by the instructor. Prerequisite: None Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $130 Levy Member; $145 nonmember Length: 5 sessions
Class # Dates 524111A6 June 7-28
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Days Tu
Class # Dates 524131A6 July 12-Aug 9
Days Tu
Time 10am-Noon
Time 10am-Noon
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Rentals for Special Occasions/Meetings You can relax with your guests when your party is held at one of Evanston’s community centers. 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 specifically 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 page 43. The Noyes Cultural Arts Center offers its community room and gallery halls on the first and second floor for fundraisers, receptions, parties, lecture events and more. Evanston Ecology Center has a large room in a unique Evanston setting. The space can hold up to 100 people with direct access to the Ladd Arboretum. For more information, please visit www.cityofevanston.org/recreation or call 311.
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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 21–Sept. 5 10am-7:30pm Dempster St. at Lake Michigan (1251 Lake Shore Blvd) 847-866-4167 Clark St. Beach Office Open daily June 4–Sept. 5: 10:30am-7:15pm Clark Street at Lake Michigan (1811 Sheridan Rd.) Beach season: May 28 through Sept. 5 (Labor Day) Beach hours: May 28-June 3: 11am-6pm June 4-Sept. 5: 10:30am-7:30pm Recorded message with lake and water conditions: 847-859-7822 Free beach days: Mondays from July 11 through August 29, 2016 for Evanston residents at Clark St. Beach (Proof of residency required) Daily beach passes: $8 for those age 12 yrs. and up $6 for children age 1-11 yrs. Free for children under age one Daily passes are sold at beach entrances. Cash only, except for Clark St. Beach 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 3: Evanston or Skokie resident: $26 other nonresident: $42 Purchased June 4 through July 31: Evanston or Skokie resident: $34 other nonresident: $58 Purchased Aug. 1-Labor Day: Evanston or Skokie resident: $17 other nonresident: $29 Where to purchase tokens: Morton Civic Center, community centers starting April 1st. Also at the Dempster St. Beach Office and Clark St. Beach Office, when the beach season begins.
FEE ASSISTANCE AND FREE BEACH TOKEN PROGRAM 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 incomeeligible 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!
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 yrs. 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 311 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.
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Leisure & Enrichment SAND CASTLE BUILDING CONTEST Prizes will be awarded, including largest castle, best family effort, etc. Bring your own buckets, shovels, sculpting tools, etc. The rain date is Monday, July 25 . Location: Clark Street Beach Age: All ages Contest admission: Free, beach admission fee applies. Length: 1 session Class # Dates 722101A6 July 18
Days Time M 5:30- 7:30pm
SKOKIE POOL ADMISSION Buy a Skokie Pool Pass and save money. 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 in June. For complete fees, dates, and information about how to purchase a season pass, please call the Skokie Park District at 847-674-1500 or visit www.skokieparks.org
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. Full refunds apply for cancellations due to weather or equipment failure. There’s a limit of 20 tubers and 35 total participants, minimum 2 students, and maximum 4 students. waiver and swim test required. Fee, 2½ hour party: $450 R/$650 NR To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit www.cityofevanston.org
STAND UP PADDLE BOARD YOGA Class begins with 30 minutes of beach yoga, including a centering meditation and basic yoga poses. After a short relaxation, we will have an introduction to stand up paddle boarding and time to take the boards out on the lake. There we can enjoy a relaxing ride on our boards or try some yoga poses on our boards. Backbend anyone? Be sure to bring a beach towel and water bottle. Rain dates for classes starting on June 8 is July 6, June 9 is July 7, July 13 is August 10 and July 14 is August 11. Location: Dempster St. Beach Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee (our paddle board): $100 R/$125 NR Fee (your paddle board): $65 R/$90 NR Length: 4 sessions w/ board w/o board w/ board w/o board w/ board w/o board w/ board w/o board
Class # 722219A6 722219B6 722219C6 722219D6 722219E6 722219F6 722219G6 722219H6
Dates June 9-30 June 9-30 July 14-Aug 4 July 14-Aug 4 June 8-29 June 8-29 July 13-Aug 3 July 13-Aug 3
Days Th Th Th Th W W W W
Time 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 12:15-1:15pm 12:15-1:15pm 12:15-1:15pm 12:15-1:15pm
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 (after Memorial Day) at 847-866-4167. Location: Dempster St. Beach (Dempster at the lake), 1251 Lakeshore Blvd. Age: 14 yrs. and up Date: June 4 through Sept. 5
SCHEDULE YOUR OWN HISTORICAL KAYAK TOUR 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).
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. and up; youth age 10-14 may enroll if with an adult, in the same kayak Fee (our kayak): $50 R/$60 NR Fee (your kayak): $30 R/$35 NR Length: 1 session w/ kayak w/o kayak w/ kayak w/o kayak w/ kayak w/o kayak
Dates June 23 June 23 July 8 July 8 Aug 5 Aug 5
Days Th Th F F F F
Time 6-7:45pm 6-7:45pm 6-7:45pm 6-7:45pm 6-7:45pm 6-7:45pm
HISTORIC KAYAK TOURS
Since 1997, Wateriders has offered historical kayak tours on the Chicago River downtown. The City of Evanston 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 Evanston based visions remade our region. Stops include the wreck of the George Morley, the Grosse Point Lighthouse and the Baha’i House of Worship Private sailing classes (Temple) in Wilmette. If you will be participating as Fee, four 1-hour lessons: $200 R/$250 NR a couple with our kayak, one person should register Group kayaking classes and pay the “city’s kayak” fee and the other person Fee per student for two 1-hour lessons: $60 R/$80 NR should register and pay the “BYO 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 w/ kayak w/o kayak w/ kayak w/o kayak w/ kayak w/o kayak
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Class # 722001A6 722001B6 722001C6 722001D6 722001E6 722001F6
Class # 722216A6 722216B6 722216C6 722216D6 722216E6 722216F6
Dates June 17 June 17 July 15 July 15 Aug 11 Aug 11
Days F F F F Th Th
Time 6-7:45pm 6-7:45pm 6-7:45pm 6-7:45pm 6-7:45pm 6-7:45pm
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RENT A SAILBOAT OR KAYAK
LAKEFRONT FITNESS FOUR DAYS A WEEK.
The Evanston Recreation Division rents watercraft by the hour, the day, or the season! Adults can rent one of our day sailing boats, stand up paddle boards or one of our kayaks (single and tandem). Come to the Dempster St. Beach Office during operating hours (see pg 45). 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 up on the boat with them. Only one person allowed on a paddle board at a time. Rentals can be canceled or limited to more capable boaters based on the weather. Location: Dempster St. Beach Office Age: 18 yrs. and up (age 14–18 with written parent permission or age 6–18 with parent in vessel) New early season days/times: May 23–June 3 Sat., Sun., 11am-6pm and Memorial Day (May 23) Season days/times: June 4–Sept. 5. 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.
All fitness classes will take place at Clark St. Beach Monday through Thursday from 6-7pm. Details will be posted at www.cityofevanston.org/levy and at all recreation centers after the class schedule is confirmed. For more information, please call Bob Russo, Levy Center Program Coordinator, at 847-448-8283.
Vessel Type Evanston Res. Kayak, single or double $25/45 min. $40/1 hr. 45 min. $75/3 hrs. 45 min. Stand Up Paddle board $25/45 min. $40/1 hr. 45 min. $75/3 hrs. 45 min. Barnett 1400 $30/45 min. $45/1 hr. 45 min. $80/3 hrs. 45 min. Hobie 16' $50/45 min.
Nonres. $35/45 min. $50/1 hr. 45 min. $95/3 hrs. 45 min. $35/45 min. $50/1 hr. 45 min. $95/3 hrs. 45 min. $40/45 min. $55/1 hr. 45 min. $100/3 hrs. 45 min. $60/45 min.
SAVE with a Punch pass: 15 punched at 45 min.: $275 R/$375 NR. Unlimited Season Rental: $600 R/$800 NR. Passes are valid only during season purchased. Reservation for boats can be made starting the day before with a maximum of one hour and 45 minutes reserved on a single day.
BOAT LAUNCHES AT DEMPSTER ST. LAUNCH FACILITY 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. Boat owners who are looking for a new rack/beach space are encouraged to enroll on our waitlist. Information about obtaining a Dempster St. launch or storage permit or enrolling on the waitlist is posted at www.cityofevanston. org/boatlaunch. Questions? Call 847-866-4167
Launch only Rates Ev. Resident Nonres. Season $180 $230 Daily $ 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 32', sailboats 15–26' 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 September 7, depending on weather and dredging conditions. Information about obtaining a Church St. launch permit is posted at www.cityofevanston.org/ boatlaunch. Questions? Call 847-448-8046. Rates Season Permit
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Ev. Resident $300
Nonres. $550
Pooch Park and Dog Beach The Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance requires written proof on file with the Dog Park/Dog Beach operator of an examination within the past year for any communicable diseases including current vaccinations or titers (antibodies) for Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus and Bordetella (kennel cough), as well as internal parasites as confirmed by stool sample. The dog must be currently licensed in Evanston or proof is required that the dog is licensed by the local government where the dog’s owner lives. If you have questions regarding these requirements, please call us at 311 (847-448-4311) or contact Cook County Animal Control at 708-974-6140.
DOG BEACH For more information on the 2016 dog beach, please call 311 (847-448-4311) or visit www.cityofevanston.org/dogbeach.
POOCH PARK The Skokie Park District and City of Evanston jointly developed this 2.7-acre off-leash fenced dog recreational facility. It is located on the east bank of the North Shore Channel, between Main and Oakton Streets, on the Skokie/Evanston border. There are separate “agility” and puppy/small dog areas. Drinking fountains for both people and dogs are provided. The park is open 5am–10pm daily, year-round. Pooch Park fees for Evanston or Skokie residents are $45 for the first dog, then $15 for each additional dog. The nonresident fee is $85 for the first dog and $15 for each additional dog. Local code determines the number of dogs allowed in a household. Before purchasing a membership, your dog(s) must have the appropriate shots and up-todate paperwork must be turned in at the time of registration. Rules and a list of paperwork required is available online at www.cityofevanston.org/ poochpark, the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge and Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main. Call 311 or Skokie Park District: 847-674-1500 for more information.
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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 canceled.
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 canceled 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 and 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 311 (847-448-4311) or refer to the annual camp guide at www.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 311 (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 311 (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 847-866-2914 (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:
www.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 canceled 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 Evanston-sponsored programs (see page 3 for hours and phone numbers).
By telephone:
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center or a community center (see page 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 and services. If you are not satisfied, we request your suggestions, comments, or ideas which will improve our programs.
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Registration Form Please register at least one week prior to the first class. Classes without the minimum number of registrations will be canceled. Children must meet the minimum age listed. Proof of age may be required. Fee assistance/class cancellations: see facing page. Questions? Call 311 (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 canceled. 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 AMOUNT CLASS # PAID
Total
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 Community 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
Check #
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):
Card #
Authorized signature:
Expiration date:
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Payment amount $
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Public Parks & Beaches Map Other maps are available at www.cityofevanston.org/maps
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Sports & Leisure Organizations Badminton
Golf
Evanston Badminton Club, Blane Olmos: 847-673-4748; www.midwestbadminton.com
Canal Shores Golf Course: Course Manager, Tom Tully: 847-475-9173; 1030 Central St.; www.canalshores.org Evanston Women’s Golf League, Kate Spector: 847-869-4218 or Shirley Palmer: 847-677-2294.
Baseball/Softball Evanston Baseball & Softball Association (EBSA): www.evanstonbaseball.com; www. 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: www.evanstonsmallfry.com
Hockey Evanston Youth Hockey Assoc. (EYHA), Matt Devine: 773-330-9427; www.evanstonhockey.com
Lacrosse Evanston Youth Lacrosse Assoc., Mike Cashion: 847-736-6869; www.evanstonyouthlacrosse.org
Running
Bicycling
Evanston Running Club, Alvah White: 847-682-2482; www.evanstonrunningclub.org
Evanston Bicycle Club: www.evanstonbikeclub.org
Sailing & Kayaking
Birding
Evanston Sail & Kayak Assoc., Payson Wild: 847-492-8165; www.paysonwild@comcast.net
Evanston North Shore Bird Club, field trips and programs: www.ENSBC.org
Boating Evanston Boat Ramp Assoc., Bill: 847-965-2000; www.great-lakes.org/il/evanstonboat ramp.html
Chess Evanston Chess Club, Maret Thorpe: enter@ evanstonchess.org; 847-328-1281; www.evanstonchess.org
Cricket Cricket Club, M. Louis: 847-328-4863
Dancing Dancing Club of Evanston, Doug and Linda Honnold: 847-328-6901; Doug.Honnold@alum. mit.edu; www.dancingclubofevanston.org Evanston Monday Night Folk Dancers: emnfdancers@ gmail.com; www. EvanstonFolkDance.org
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): www.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: 847-748-1450; info@teamevanston.com; www.teamevanston.org
Speed Skating Evanston SpeedSkating Club, www.evanstonspeedskate.com
Football and Cheerleading
Tennis
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
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Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Parks, Recreation Division Director: Lawrence C. Hemingway Parks, Recreation Division Assistant Director: Bob Dorneker, CPRP Community Services Division Assistant Director: Karen Hawk Recreation Division Robert Crown Center and Ice Complex Recreation Manager: TBD Fleetwood-Jourdain Center and Theatre; Mason Park Recreation Manager: Kenneth Cherry Chandler-Newberger Center Recreation Manager: Kevin Wallin, CPRP Lakefront/Municipal Sports/Special Recreation Services Manager: Ray Doerner
Swimming
Evanston Junior Wildkit Football, Seth Himrod: jrwildkit@aol.com; www.jrwildkits.com Evanston Pop Warner (age 5-14, no tryouts-everyone plays) 312-685-0482; evanstonraiders@gmail.com; www.evanstonraiders.com
CONTACT INFORMATION: City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 311: call/text 847-448-4311 www.cityofevanston.org recreation@cityofevanston.org f: 847-448-8051 See page 3 for facility addresses and phone numbers
Soccer
Evanston Masters Swim Team: www.evmasters.org Wildkit Swimming Organization, Kevin Auger: 773-685-7685 www.wildkitaquatics.com YWCA Flying Fishing Aquatics, Pete Caragher: 847-864-8445; www.ywca.org/evanston
Football
Contact us
Evanston Community Tennis Assoc., Diana Harris: 847-869-7972; rddharris@comcast.net; www.evanstontennis.org
Windsurfing Evanston Windsurfing Assoc., Dave Tannert: ussurf@gmail.com; www.evanstonwindsurfing.net
Wrestling
Community Services Division Levy Senior Center and Ecology Center Recreation Manager: TBD Work Force and Youth & Young Adult Community Services Manager: Kevin L. Brown, J.D. Long Term Care Ombudsman: Audrey Thompson Cultural Arts Program Coordinator: Angela Allyn CPRP = Certified Park and Recreation Professional
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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