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Join the Emily Oaks hiking club –– or book club! |
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Book Club: Campfire book discussions |
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Bring a lawn chair, cozy up to a campfire, and discuss an engaging book with others at the Emily Oaks Nature Center.
Wednesday, April 6
7-8 p.m.
The group will discuss "Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest" by Suzanne Simard, a book that teaches us that forests are social, cooperative creatures connected through underground networks.
In case of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors.
Ages 16+ / Fee: $5/$6
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Hiking Club: Discover local hiking trails |
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Meet other hikers while experiencing the best local hiking trails. You'll be led on an hour-long hike at a different natural area each week within a 30-minute drive.
Saturday, April 30
9:30 a.m.–noon
The hike will be led by Emily Oaks Nature Center staff at River Trails Forest Preserve. Hikes are moderately paced to ensure the full enjoyment of the surrounding natural world. This is a great opportunity to socialize, exercise and enjoy the wonders of nature. Transportation is by passenger van, or participants can meet the group at the trailhead.
Ages 18+ / Fee: $12/$15
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Pool Passes go on sale today!
for Skokie Water Playground & Devonshire Aquatic Center
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Buyers must have an established park district account to purchase passes online.
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Skokie recycling fair set for Sunday
Westfield Old Orchard, 10A–2P
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Skokie's Spring Greening, now in its thirteenth year, is a community recycling event located at Westfield Old Orchard in the west parking lot.
Directions
Sunday, April 3, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Please call Emily Oaks Nature Center at (847) 674-1500, ext. 2500, for more information.
Presented by: Skokie Park District, District 219, Skokie Chamber of Commerce, Skokie Public Library, Village of Skokie
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Play in a summer golf league!
Beginning in May
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Play golf, make new friends, hang out with old friends! Register for any of our three adult golf leagues at the beautiful 9-hole, par 3 Weber Park Golf Course this summer.
Ladies Golf League – Tuesday Mornings
Morning golf for ladies of all abilities, this league runs 16-weeks and includes permanent tee times and a post-season awards luncheon. Individual or foursome registration only.
Tuesdays, May 10–August 23, 7:30-10 a.m.
Age: 18+
After-Work Co-Rec Golf League – Tuesday Evenings
This Tuesday evening 18-week co-rec golf league includes shotgun starts and a post-season awards presentation. Form your own team or register as a single player and meet new friends!
Tuesdays, May 10–September 6, 5:45-8:30 p.m.
Age: 18+
Senior Co-Rec Golf League – Wednesday Mornings
This 19-week Wednesday morning co-rec golf league is for seniors of all abilities and includes permanent tee times and a post-season awards presentation. Individual or group registrations available.
Tuesdays, May 11–September 14, 7:20-10 a.m.
Age: 60+
9350 Weber Park Place
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Sign up for adult softball now!
Men's and Co-Rec Leagues & Diamond Dust Pre-Season Tournament
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Gather your friends, family or co-workers ages 18+ for one of these fun and competitive summer softball leagues. Leagues include:
• Men’s 12” Softball at Laramie
• Co-Rec 14" Softball at Terminal
• Men’s 16” (Age 50+) Softball at Laramie
Diamond Dust Pre-Season Tournament
Get ready for the regular season by playing in one of these great pre-season tournaments at the spectacular Caleb Field in Laramie Park!
Men's 12" Softball – April 23
Co-Rec 14" Softball – April 30
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The April Happenings calendar is here!
If you are looking for new ways to have fun in April, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
Click on the calendar below to view it and access its links.
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The Spring Guide is here!
Resident registration is happening now
The Skokie Park District's spring classes and events are now online and with them the district's Spring Program Guide. Open registration is ongoing.
The Spring Program Guide offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many, many spring special events.
Celebrate spring by finding a new passion at your Skokie Park District!
Click on the guide cover to join the fun!
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Summer Camp registration is still on! |
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Residents and non-residents may continue to register for summer camps, with many camps still available.
Camp Categories for ages 3-18 include:
- General
- Sports
- Nature
- Art, Dance, Circus, Theater, Cooking
- Chess
- Lego/Engineering
- Extended Day & End of Season
- Counselor In Training, and more.
Click on the summer camp guide cover to view the guide and register through the guide's interactive links.
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