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INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

REGISTER SOON! LEAGUE STARTS FEBRUARY 7th

BITTY SOCCER Soccer League 2012

Introducing Bitty Soccer! An indoor soccer league for children 4 through 12yrs of age. This spring time soccer league is a great way to keep your child active and learn important skills such as team work and good sportsmanship. Don’t wait till summer to be active, register today!! Limited space is available. Registration includes: Team jersey, trophies and awards.

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Introduciendo Bitty fútbol, una liga de fútbol bajo techo para niños de 4 a 12 años de edad. Esta primavera la liga de fútbol es una gran manera de mantener a su niño activo y aprender habilidades tan importantes como el buen espíritu deportivo. No espere hasta el verano para estar activo, regístrese hoy mismo! Espacio disponible es limitado. La inscripción incluye: camiseta, trofeos y premios.

When: February 7th through April 27th - Tuesday practices, Friday Games

Practice times: 6pm-8pm

Game times: 6pm – 9pm

Where: Kerr Middle Main Gym

Ages: 4yrs through 12 yrs of age

Price: $50/Residents $60/Non-Residents

Program # (4 – 6 yrs old) 125011A

Program # (7 – 9yrs old) 125011B

Program # (10 – 12yrs old)125011C

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Winter Weather UPDATE blog – New Sled Launch is OPEN!!!

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

Welcome to the Winter weather Update Blog! This page was created in the efforts to update the public on Blue Island Park District weather reliant activities such as the Hart Park Ice Rink and our Memorial Park Sledding Hill and Sled Launch.

Memorial Park Sledding Hill: Located at 12804 S. Highland Ave. Blue Island, IL. 60406

Status: Closed till snowfall

Hart Park Ice Rink: Located at 123rd and Western Ave. Blue Island, IL. 60406
The Hart Park Ice Rink is south chicago land’s largest “Free to skate”* ice rink. Our rink is dependent on the weather and elements, because of this, opening day and hours will vary thru ought the winter season. Check this update page regularly to check on it’s status.

Status: Due to the weather Hart Park ice rink will not be open for the remainder of the season.

Ice Rink Hours: M – F 3pm – pm Sat – Sun Noon – 8pm

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DIGITAL ART, WITH THE PARK

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Create* Creative Workshops

Bring out the creative side inside of you. Create* is a series of workshops designed to give you an opportunity to delve into the world of design and multimedia. Get a hands-on approach to many creative fields while using the latest technology. Learn the basics of programs such as Photoshop and Premier, while familiarizing yourself with technology like PC tablets and digital image capturing devices. The time to express your creative side is now!

1. Photo Manipulation: Learn how to edit, enhance, and manipulated your images to your liking using Adobe Photoshop.

Date: February 11th, 2012 • 1:30pm till 4:30pm • $10 • Program # 205010a

2. Digital Coloring : Take your drawings to the next level! Learn how to add life to your sketches by adding beautiful color using a computer and a PC tablet.

Date: February 18th, 2012 • 1:30pm till 4:30pm • $10 • Program # 205010b

3. Stop Motion Animation: Learn the basics of Stop Motion animation using the latest in computer technology and devices. Use these basic tips to be able to create your own home made animations.

Date: February 25th, 2012 • 1:30pm till 4:30pm • $10 • Program # 205010c

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Ice Skate Lessons

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Ice Skate Lessons

Impress your friends with your new skating skills. Sign up for skating lessons this winter season and avoid winter wipe-outs. Ice Skate Lessons will be separated by age groups and are limited in space. Sign up soon!

Days: Saturdays

Dates: January 14th – February 18th

Location: Hart Park Ice Rink

Instructor: Candice Cantelo

Price: $25 for entire course.

Age Groups Lesson Times:

Ages 6 – 7: 10am till 10:45am

Ages 8 – 9: 11am till 11:45am

Ages 10 – 12: 12pm till 1:45pm

Ages 13 – 14: 2pm – 2:45pm

Register online using Illinois E-Pay:

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SAVE A TURKEY – GIVE A NAME!

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

NAME THAT TURKEY

This Thanksgiving the Blue Island Park District will be home to two Special guests, Mr. and Mrs. Turkey! Unfortunately, these two love birds are currently nameless and they need your help. We need your help naming these two birds. The two most creative names will be selected by a panel of judges. The two winners, alongside a special guest, will have the honor of pardoning our two poultry friends from this year’s dinner table. Stop by the Memorial Park Field House to submit your entry. Mr. and Mrs. Turkey will be here waiting for you!

pavos sin nombre

Este Thanksgiving el Blue Island Park District será el hogar de dos invitados especiales, el Sr. y la Sra. Turkey! Por desgracia, estos dos pájaros del amor son actualmente sin nombre y necesitan su ayuda. Necesitamos su ayuda para nombrar a estos dos pájaros. Los dos nombres más creativos serán seleccionados por un panel de jueces. Los dos ganadores, junto a un invitado especial, tendrán el honor de perdonar a nuestros dos amigos aves de la mesa de la cena de este año. Pase por el Memorial Parque de Field House para presentar su entrada. El Sr. y la Sra. Turkey estará aquí esperando su ayuda.

Date: November 8th – November 18th

Entry Deadline: November 18th at 5:00pm

Pardon Day: November 22nd at 5:00pm

Location: Turkeys will be on display at the

Memorial Park front lawn.

Entry Drop off: Drop Box at Memorial Park

Price: Free

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The Turkeys Are Coming!!!

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Starting November 8th and through November 18th. Two Nameless Turkeys will grace us with their presence at Memorial Park. Viewing hours will be from noon till sunset on weather permitting days.

NAME THAT TURKEY:

NAME THAT TURKEY

This Thanksgiving the Blue Island Park District will be home to two Special guests, Mr. and Mrs. Turkey! Unfortunately, these two love birds are currently nameless and they need your help. We need your help naming these two birds. The two most creative names will be selected by a panel of judges. The two winners, alongside a special guest, will have the honor of pardoning our two poultry friends from this year’s dinner table. Stop by the Memorial Park Field House to submit your entry. Mr. and Mrs. Turkey will be here waiting for you!

pavos sin nombre

Este Thanksgiving el Blue Island Park District será el hogar de dos invitados especiales, el Sr. y la Sra. Turkey! Por desgracia, estos dos pájaros del amor son actualmente sin nombre y necesitan su ayuda. Necesitamos su ayuda para nombrar a estos dos pájaros. Los dos nombres más creativos serán seleccionados por un panel de jueces. Los dos ganadores, junto a un invitado especial, tendrán el honor de perdonar a nuestros dos amigos aves de la mesa de la cena de este año. Pase por el Memorial Parque de Field House para presentar su entrada. El Sr. y la Sra. Turkey estará aquí esperando su ayuda.

Date: November 8th – November 18th

Entry Deadline: November 18th at 5:00pm

Pardon Day: November 22nd at 5:00pm

Location: Turkeys will be on display at the

Memorial Park front lawn.

Entry Drop off: Drop Box at Memorial Park

Price: Free

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SWIM LESSONS now available.

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

CLICK HERE TO GO TO SWIM LESSON PAGE

Swim Lessons are now available Mondays thru Fridays or Saturdays!

Enroll your child into one of our many available swim lesson courses. We have classes available Monday thru Friday or Saturdays.

Call in today to get your child enrolled.

Enroll your child into one of our many available swim lesson courses. We have classes available Monday thru Friday or Saturdays.Call in today and get your child enrolled.

Call: 708-385-3304 for detailed times and dates.

or click here to download a swim lesson schedule in PDF.