Save Your Pumpkins For Glenview's First "Pumpkin Roll"

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Interested in Paddle Tennis?  American Platform Tennis Association (APTA) Free Pure Beginner Clinic and Exhibition at Glenview Prairie Club, November 1, 5:30-9 p.m.  Stop by to learn more about playing the game of paddle tennis and also watch some of the best players in the country during an exhibition.  The first sixteen people to RSVP will participate in the pure beginner clinic from 5:30-7 p.m.  If interested, contact Tony Marino at tony.marino@glenviewparks.org or (224) 521-2025.  Following, around 7:15 p.m., four pros will exhibit their skills in a fast-paced match.  The exhibition is open to the public.  Food and beverage will be available for purchase at the Glenview Prairie Club.

NEW!  FREE Pumpkin Smash and Bash, November 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m.  Don't throw Halloween pumpkins away!  Bring them to the Flick Park Sled Hill, 3600 Glenview Road, for the first-ever Pumpkin Roll competition.  Afterwards, have fun smashing your pumpkins and turning them into compost that will help nourish plants in the spring.  This is a "green" activity for the entire family.  Please remove any candles and glow stick beforehand.  Call the Weather Hotline at (847) 724-3337.

The Grove's Arts & Craft Faire, November 7-10 and November 14-17. The annual Craft Faire features more than 55 juried artisans from the Midwest displaying a selection of handcrafted items for Christmas, Hanukkah and fall.  Visit the magnificent selection of contemporary crafts, distinctive accessories, unique seasonal decorations, personalized items and creative gifts. Admission is $5 per visit for adults, $1 for children age 12 and under. Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The Holiday Craft Faire is sponsored by the Glenview Park District and the Grove Heritage Association to benefit The Grove.  For more information, visitwww.groveartscraftfaire.com<http://www.groveartscraftfaire.com>.

East Wing Holiday Bazaar, November 6, 7 & 8. Find a unique sampling of heirloom skills and handcrafts.  Choose from handmade gifts and crafts, art work, baked goods and more. There will also be a raffle! Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on November 6 & 7 and 9 a.m.-12 noon on November 8. Lunch is available on Wednesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call the GlenviewSenior Center at (847) 724-4793 for more information.

Celebrate America Recycles Day, Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring the family out to the Tyner Center for this free drop-in program.  Learn why recycling is so important and take part in fun family crafts. No advance registration necessary.

Last Chance!  Join Park Center Health & Fitness in October and Initiation Fee is Waived!  That's a savings of up to $75 depending on the type of membership purchased.  Offer valid for first-time memberships only and some restrictions may apply.  For more information, call (847) 657-3249.

Winter fun is on the way! The Glenview Park District winter brochure will be mailed to all residents on Saturday, November 9. Registration begins a few days after the brochure mails, giving patrons a little more time to browse the park district's great lineup of wintertime activities. Resident Priority Registration for most programs begins Thursday, November 14, online at glenviewparks.org, in person, by mail or via fax. General registration will begin onMonday, November 25.

Fieldhouse reservations. The Glenview Park District's 13 fieldhouses are ideal for hosting birthday parties, family reunions, picnics, Scout troops and meetings. They are conveniently located right in the neighborhood, plus there is always plenty of parking! Reservations for dates through April 30, 2014 are being accepted now and must be made in person at ParkCenter, 2400 Chestnut Ave. For information on park hours, rental rates and usage rules, call(847) 724-5670.

Activities and events at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., Glenview
Registration for programs at Park Center is going on now. Call (847) 724-5670 for information or go online to glenviewparks.org.

Babysitting Clinic, for ages 11-15, Saturday, November 9-December 7. Registration is going on now.  Learn how to be the safest and most dependable babysitter in the neighborhood.  Get the knowledge and confidence you need to safely and responsibly provide basic child and infant care as well as first aid.  Participants receive a CD-ROM with templates for business cards and resumes, a database for organizing client information and a booklet of activities, games and much more.  The fee is $108 for residents and $135 for nonresidents.

Register now for the Together We Tri Indoor Triathlon, 7 a.m., Sunday, November 10 atPark Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. This fun fitness challenge includes a 10-minute swim, a 20 minute bike ride on spin bikes and a 15 minute run on the indoor track. Race in 1, 2 or 3 waves! Suitable for all levels age 14 years or older.  For one wave, entry fee is $35 for TWT alumni and PCHF members; $45 all others. For double challenge, entry fee is $55 for TWT alumni and PCHF members; $65 all others.  For triple challenge, entry fee is $70 for TWT alumni and PCHF members; $80 all others. All participants receive fantastic giveaways, a post-race expo and a chance to win a 12-week summer training program. For race registration and information call 866-88-WE-TRI or visit www.togetherwetri.com<http://www.togetherwetri.com/>.

NEW program just for girls!  Glitzy Girls: Sequins Bling Boutique Pajama Party ages 4-11,Thursday, November 21, 6-7:15 p.m.  Wear your favorite PJ's and create a custom designer sequin shirt to take home!  Decorate a cool drawstring bag with stamps, paints and embellishments.  Create a beaded charm dangle to finish the bling.  The night ends with an old fashioned dance party. The fee is $32.50 for residents and $40.63 for non-residents.

Activities and events at Glenview Park Golf Club, 800 Shermer Road, Glenview
Reservations begin November 1st for Breakfast with Santa at The Cafe. Join The Cafe at the Glenview Park Golf Club, 800 Shermer Road, for this special holiday treat. Parents/adults and children can meet Santa and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet. Available seatings: Saturday, December 7, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Sunday, December 8, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday, December 14, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Sunday, December 15, 11:30 a.m. The cost is $14 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call The Cafe at (847) 657-3200.

Golf-toberfest all month long at the Glenview Park Golf Club.  October is a beautiful time for golf at the Glenview Park Golf Club, 800 Shermer Rd.  Visit the course through the end of October and check out the festive decorations.  Find clearance merchandise in the golf shop, food and beverage specials in The Cafe and other online specials atwww.golfglenview.com<http://www.golfglenview.com>.  Reduced green fees are now in effect.  Call the Glenview Park Golf Club at (847) 724-0250 or visitwww.golfglenview.com<http://www.golfglenview.com>.

Activities and events at Glenview Prairie Club, 2800 W. Lake Ave., Glenview
Fall Green Fees Are Underway! Get a round of Fall golf in and save money.  For further information, call 847-657-1637 or visit golfglenview.com.

Junior Paddle & Pizza, for ages 8-12 years old.  Kids are the future of this great game and never too young to learn paddle tennis. This is a weekly, 90-minute class focusing on basic fundamentals and stroke production through fun drills and games. Pizza and pop is provided each week.  Fall session 2 is held on Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m., beginning November 12 and on Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m., beginning on November 13. The fee is $200 for residents and nonresidents.

Paddle Tennis prime season is underway.  Hours of operation are Mondays through Sundays, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.  Subject to change based on facility demand. Introductory/Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Fall lesson sessions are underway and Session 2 begins the week of November 11.  Don't forget to purchase your 2013-2014 membership at glenviewpaddle.com or stop by Glenview Prairie Club.  For more information, call (847) 657-1637.

Activities and events at Glenview Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr Road, Glenview
Registration for programs at the Glenview Ice Center is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 724-2800 for details.

Friday Night Meltdown, 8:15-10:15 p.m. through December 13 at the Glenview Ice Center. Come to the coolest spot in town for an awesome Skate & Dance party.  Open to the public.  The Glenview Ice Center is also open for public skating sessions: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Noon-2 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m-noon; Saturday & Sunday, 1:30-3 p.m.Admission is $6.50 on weekdays, Saturdays & Sundays; $7.50 on Friday nights and Holidays. Or, purchase a season skating pass and have fun all year long. Children ages 5 and under skate free when skating with an adult. Skate rental are available for $4.50.

Open Hockey "Rat Time", Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:15-2 p.m.  The Glenview Ice Center sets aside time for pickup hockey games. Players must be at least 18 years old and wear full equipment to participate. Admission is $9 or $80 for a 10-time Rat pass. Goalies play for free!

Activities and events at Glenview Tennis Club, 1800 Wagner Road, Glenview
Get Into the Swing of Things This Fall with Cardio Tennis, Monday-Friday, 6:30-7:30 a.m.  Looking for a great new way to get in shape, burn calories and get your heart pumping?  Try Cardio Tennis, a fun fitness workout for adult intermediate to advanced players that combines aspects of a regular tennis workout with aerobics.  The drop-in fee is $16 for members and $20 for non-members.  Call the Glenview Tennis Club at (847) 724-1570 for information and to reserve your spot.

Activities and events at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie/The Tyner Center, 2400 Compass Road, Glenview.
Registration for programs at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie/The Tyner Center is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 299-6096 for details.

The Tyner Interpretive Center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays throughOctober 31. Exterior exhibits and walking trails through the prairies are open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset. For further information on events and programs at the Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie, call (847) 299-6096.

Free Trail Walk, Saturday, October 26, 11:00 a.m.  Join a trained naturalist for a glimpse of the plants, native animals and wetlands that make their home on the prairie.  The Trail Walk is open to families and individuals and leaves from the Tyner Interpretative Center.  Registration is not necessary. Call 847-299-6096 for more information.

Along Came a Spider for ages 4-adult, Sunday, October 27, 10-11 a.m.  Discover the secret lives of spiders and why they are so important to have around. Our spider investigation will include a draft and an outdoor trail walk, so please dress for the weather. Advance registration required.  The fee is $12 per resident adult-child pair ($6 for each additional child) and $15 for non-resident adult-child pair.

Restoration Work Day, Saturday, December 14.  Sponsored by the North Branch Restoration Project, help the Air Station Prairie restoration team collect seeds and make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees by removing invasive, non-native plants.  Seasonal activities also include brush cutting.  Anyone ages 8 and up is welcome. No advance registration necessary. Meet in The Tyner Interpretive Center at 9 a.m. and bring work gloves if you have them. Please note work parties may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.  Air Station Prairie is located at 2400 Compass Road.

Activities and events at Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview
Registration for programs at Wagner Farm is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 657-1506 for details.

Historic Wagner Farm provides a unique opportunity for families to learn about our farming heritage and experience firsthand "the way things used to be." The Heritage Center and grounds are open daily. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sundays. The Heritage Center features interactive stations, milking parlor, greenhouse, two-story silo, authentic 1930s grocery store and museum store.

Autumn on the Farm Sales Going On Now!  Find everything you need to dress up your house for the season--pumpkins, cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds and more. All sales benefit Wagner Farm programs and operations. Sale hours are Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

I Scream...You Scream...We All Scream for Ice Cream!  Dairy Detectives for ages 4-adult,Thursday, October 24, 3:45-5 p.m.  Do you love dairy products?  Check out Wagner Farm's milking parlor and participate in a live milking demonstration and explore the many ways people use dairy.  The fee is $12 for residents and $15 for non-residents.

Activities and events at The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview
Registration for programs at The Grove is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. Call (847) 299-6096 or go online at glenviewparks.org.

The Grove's Natural Science Classroom is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The Natural Science classroom celebrates dinosaurs/fossils in October. Individuals and families are welcome to discover nature through science equipment, environmental displays, touching tanks and more.

Hay Rides at The Grove, October 26. Take in fall's splendor from a tractor-drawn wagon filled with bales of hay. Then roast some marshmallows and pop corn over a roaring campfire. Advance registration required. The fee is $7 for residents and $8.75 for non-residents. Call The Grove at (847) 299-6096 for specific times.

The Grove Restoration Work Day, Saturday, November 2. You can help the Grove's restoration team collect seeds and make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees by removing invasive, non-native plants. Anyone ages 8 and up is welcome. No advance registration necessary. Meet in The Grove's Interpretive Center at 9 a.m. and bring work gloves if you have them. Please note work parties may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

Owl Prowl program, Friday, November 22, 7-8:30 p.m. Meet The Grove's owls up close, then hit the trails to search for these magnificent creatures in the wild. Find out which owls are common here in Illinois - maybe even in your own neighborhood! Recommended for children and adults, five years and older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $7 for residents and $8.75 for non-residents.

The East Wing Activities and Events  - October 25-October 31
The following activities sponsored by the Glenview Park District Senior Center are held in the east wing of Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Avenue, unless otherwise indicated. The East Wing/Glenview Senior Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For information, call (847) 724-4793.