Crystal Lake Park District November News

November 2022

Calendar of Events

Fall Digital Guide

Registration deadline is 3 days in advance

of program date unless noted otherwise

2022 State of the Lake Public Meeting

Date/Time: Th, Nov 10 at 7 pm

Location: Rotary Building at Veteran Acres, 431 N. Walkup, Crystal Lake

The Park District’s Lake Manager, Hey and Associates, Inc. will give an overview of the health of Crystal Lake, including data from their studies on water quality, invasive species, aquatic vegetation and inflows outflows. For further information contact Jason Herbster, Executive Director, jherbster@crystallakeparks.org

Spotlight on Drop-In Programs

Did you know that our Grand Oaks Active Adult Center is open to both residents and non-residents? Check out the schedule below and just drop in. FREE. We have also added drop-in Bridge play on Wednesdays, 9 am-Noon.

Questions?

As we turn the page of the calendar, it's time for a new theme for our FREE monthly drop-in craft at The Nature Center!

Stop in during the month of November for a craft relating to our 'RE-Leaf Animals' theme. The Nature Center (330 N. Main St, CL) is open 7 days/week, 10 am-5 pm

Holiday Events

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Join our costumed staff as we tell the tale of how Charles Dickens created the infamous Ebenezer Scrooge! Enjoy tea and snacks from the Victorian era! Advance registration required.

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STROLL UNDER THE STARS

Our Luminaria Walk has become a Crystal Lake favorite! Lanterns will be lit Wednesday-Saturday, Nov 30-Dec 3, 4:30-7:30 pm, with activity stops scheduled for Saturday (weather permitting.) FREE, family fun.

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Join our tradition and have your kids send us their holiday "wish list." We will use our special holiday magic to make sure the letters reach Santa in time for the big day.

Please include a self-addressed envelope and Santa will send you a reply before Christmas Day. Letters cannot be returned.

DEADLINE: DEC 9

Send Letters to:

SANTA,

C/O CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT, 1 E. CRYSTAL LAKE AVENUE,

CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014

News to Know

Attention: Spoerl Park Pickleball players and Veteran Acres Tennis players

Pickleball nets at Spoerl will be removed for the season on Mon, Nov 7.

We understand that there will be unseasonably high temperatures that week. Unfortunately, the company that we use to take down/put up nets is in high demand with an extremely tight schedule and pushing back the date is not an option. Patrons are welcome to bring their own nets and continue to play. Additionally, tennis nets and windscreens at Veteran Acres will be removed for the season on Nov 7.

Check out indoor Pickleball and Tennis play options at the Crystal Lake Park District Racket Club: Drop In Pickleball, Pickleball & Tennis Tournaments, Tennis Lessons and Leagues.

The Racket Club

Join our Parks Department team!

Full Time positions available with benefits

Apply Online

Questions?

Email Lauren

Construction of the Main Beach Pavilion full service bar and renovation of the foyer and bridal area begin November 1, 2022 through March 2023. We will be ready to serve you in April 2023.

We are still taking appointments to view Main Beach Pavilion as the construction does not affect the banquet space. Email Lauren Thibodeau for your private tour.

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