Skokie Pride, July Happenings, July 4th fun is back! + |
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Celebrate Skokie Pride at Oakton Park |
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A family-friendly party in the park celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride, with entertainment including games, crafts, food, and fun!
Featuring drag queen story hour and performances, live music from The Q's, and an after-party at Sketchbook Brewing in Skokie from 4-8 p.m.
Sunday, June 26, 1-4 p.m.
Oakton Park, 4701 Oakton St.
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It's back! July 4th Parade & 3-D Fireworks Festival
Fourth of July festivities in Skokie are back!
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Noon: Downtown Parade
Floats, marching bands, and more!
Monday, July 4 at noon
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3-D Fireworks Festival
Customized 3-D fireworks glasses will be distributed to the first 10,000 visitors, inside the northwest entrance.
Monday, July 4, 5-10 p.m.
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5 p.m.
Gates open. Attendees may stake out a spot on the festival grounds. Food will be available for purchase during the event.
6:30 p.m.
Family fun and games
6:30–7:30 p.m.
The Empty Pockets – indie-americana music drawing from classic rock, folk, and blues.
8–9:30 p.m.
7th Heaven – pop and rock covers from the '70s through today.
Dusk
3-D Fireworks show
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Free Hot Dogs at Gross Point Park |
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Join us at our rescheduled 'Hot Dogs in the Park' stop at Gross Point Park!
Visit your neighborhood park for free hot dogs, conversations with Skokie Park District staff and family-friendly fun, including bouncy house play for the kids. Includes Kosher, Halal and veggie dogs.
Wednesday, June 29, 4-7 p.m.
9100 Gross Point Rd.
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Zip line opens at upgraded Lorel Park! |
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The park district's newest zip line is now open at Lorel Park, completing the park renovation project there.
Kylie Pressoir, 12, took the inaugural run on the 65-foot line on Thursday.
Bring the kids or even grandma to take a ride and see all of the park's upgrades!
8135 Lorel Ave.
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Skokie Story Stroll: Mulford Park |
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Bring the family to various Skokie parks this summer and read the children's stories on display!
Every three weeks, a designated park will feature a children’s book attached to kiosks along the park path. As you stroll along the trail, you will be directed to the next page in the story.
Enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time!
June 27–July 14
Mulford Park – "Sleep Train"
A little boy climbs into bed with a book and begins counting the train cars in it. But as the boy counts cars and gets sleepier, his room begins to look more and more like one of the train cars from the book.
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Coming soon
July 18–August 4: Lorel Park
– "Macca the Alpaca"
August 8–25: Channelside Park
– "They All Saw a Cat"
August 29–September 15: Timber Ridge Park
– "Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library"
September 19– October 7: Laramie Park
– "Change Sings"
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District HR director retires after two decades |
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Lynn Seebacher, who has served as the director of human resources at the Skokie Park District since October 2001, remembers a time when now-ancient technology made the job a bit more time consuming.
“Email and the internet were still in their infancy.” The fax machine was our means of electronic communication.
“I have always tried to make staff feel comfortable coming to me,” she said, “whether it be for work issues, problems at home that effect their job, or simply to point them in the right direction for help with health care insurance, or retirement planning. I also have tried to be kind and offer a human touch when working with staff.”
Needless to say, Seebacher has also been the district’s point person for hiring a tremendous variety of job types –– from recreation and park professionals, to business services staff, to teachers, to camp staff and lifeguards. Of the full-time staff currently working at the district, Seebacher has played a role in hiring the vast majority of them. She also has served under four executive directors.
Now, after more than two decades, Seebacher will leave the district in fine stead, with a staff that has more education, experience and professional certifications than any time in its past.
“Lynn will be greatly missed,” said Executive Director Michelle Tuft. “She has been a key player in making the district an award-winning organization –– and in making the district a public agency with staff who are respected throughout Skokie and the state.”
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Schack Park tennis courts closed |
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Schack Park tennis courts will be closed through Summer 2023 during the Fairview South Elementary School renovation. The courts will be refurbished as part of the school renovation. |
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See the July Happenings calendar!
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in July, 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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Summer Program Guide
Resident registration on May 15
The Skokie Park District's summer classes and events are now online and with them the district's Summer Program Guide. Registration for residents begins on May 15; non-resident registration begins on May 22.
The Summer Program Guide offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many summer special events.
Celebrate summer by finding a new passion at your Skokie Park District!
Click on the guide cover to join the fun!
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