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Fall 2008
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Santa’s
Mailbox
Santa’s elves will be delivering special paper to
the Park District for children to write letters to Santa,
as well as an exclusive mailbox for Santa! Please pick-up
your “letter to Santa” forms at the Maine Park
front desk beginning December 1st. Make sure they are returned
to Santa’s mailbox with your full name and address
no later than December 13, 2008. Santa will take care of
the postage!
Santa’s Calling
Jolly St. Nick will once again be calling Park Ridge children
ages 3-8 this Christmas season to talk with them and
check their Christmas lists. In order to make arrangements
with Santa, parents are required to come to Maine Park
Leisure Center during office hours to complete Santa’s
information form. A maximum amount of 50 forms will be
available beginning the week of December 1. Santa’s
phone calls will be made between 6:30pm and 8:00pm on
December 12. Please be patient and brief as he has many
calls to make.
Dec 4-5 | Santa
Paws
Santa
is on his way to visit your furry, scaly, small, and slimy
critters! Santa will travel to your home and take a picture
with your pet or you and your pet. The visit will last approximately
10 minutes. All animal friends must be people friendly. You
will receive a copy of the digital image sent to your e-mail
address or mailed to your home, and treats for both animals
and humans. (Min 4/Max 8)
Pets and their Owners
Thursday
Friday
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December
4
December 5
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6:00pm - 8:00pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Location:
Wildwood Nature Center |
| Fee:
$25 residents only |
Dec 5, 6 & 7 | Candy
Cane Lane Shoppe
This
store is geared for the junior shopper. Inside the store
your child will be able to buy that special holiday gift
for mom, dad, brother, sister, grandma, grandpa or friend.
Most gifts cost $5 or less. Elves will be on hand to assist
shoppers with their purchases and gift wrapping. Parents
are invited to wait in our ‘Reindeer Café’ while
the children are shopping.
Ages 2 & Up
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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December
5
December 6
December 7 |
3:00pm - 7:00pm
9:30am - 4:00pm
1:00pm - 3:00pm |
| Location:
Maine Park Leisure Center |
Dec 6 | Breakfast
With Santa
Join
us at Maine Park for fun and entertainment
at our “Breakfast with Santa.” You
have two seatings to choose from. Enjoy
a catered breakfast buffet, receive a treat
and get a professional picture taken with
Santa. Each person attending this event
needs to be registered. No at-the-door-registration.
Join us for holiday shopping at our Candy
Cane Lane Shoppe after breakfast with Santa.
Registration deadline: November 28.
(Min 50/Max 125)
Ages 1 & Up
| Saturday |
December
6 |
9:00am
- 10:00am
10:30am - 11:30am |
| Location:
Maine Park Leisure Center |
| Fee:
$17 resident, $25 nonresident |
Dec 6-13 | Trash
to Treasures
Tired
of dragging that heavy recycling bin to the curb? Here’s
a class that will help you find ways of re-using common items
like pop bottles, coffee cans, and milk cartons. Learn how
to create treasures out of trash, and take home ideas for
future family fun! (Min 4/Max 8)
Families
| Saturday |
December
6-13 |
9:00am
- 11:00am |
| Location:
Wildwood Nature Center |
| Fee:
$31 resident, $50 nonresident |
Dec 13 | Polar
Express
Journey
to the North Pole (Downtown Chicago) on a Metra Train (leaving
from the Park Ridge Dee Rd. Metra Station) while enjoying
refreshments, caroling, and listening to a storyteller read
the book “Polar Express” by Chris Allsburg. Santa
Claus will board the train when we arrive at the “North
Pole” and will travel back with us to the Park Ridge
Metra Station. Times are subject to change through Metra.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in. When you arrive
staff will guide you to the check in location. The trains
do not wait for latecomers. Each person attending must register
for this event. (Min 75/Max 120)
All Ages
| Saturday |
December
13 |
9:40am
- 11:00am
2:30pm - 4:00pm |
| Location:
Dee Road Metra Station, Park Ridge |
| Fee:
$14 resident, $22 nonresident |
Dec 21 | Holiday
Exhibition
Enjoy
watching some of Oakton’s finest skaters perform on
Sunday, December 21, beginning at 4:00pm at this FREE exhibition.
Families
| Sunday |
December
21 |
4:00pm |
| Location:
Oakton Ice Arena |
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Dec 31 | Countdown
Celebration
Help
us ring in the New Year with this safe family-oriented celebration.
Families will have fun spending the evening together while
enjoying a catered dinner buffet, a make your own sundae
bar, DJ, entertainment, bounce house, a tot play area for
ages 3 and under, inflatable slide, and of course a countdown
to the New Year with a balloon drop and bubble wrap stomp.
Grab your friends and neighbors and sign up today to guarantee
your spot in the fun. This is a family-oriented event, alcohol
is not permitted. No at-the-door registration. Registration
deadline: December 17. (Min 50/Max 175)
All Ages
| Wednesday |
December
31 |
5:00pm
- 8:30pm |
| Location:
Community Center |
| Fee:
$19 resident, $28 nonresident |
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