January
EVENTS
Sat Jan 7 | Winter Fest | Family Centennial Ice Arena Join us for a great day of FREE winter activities for families . Participate indoors with ice skating and open gymnastics time . Don ’ t know how to skate ? Skating Instructors will be offering free group lessons . Food will be available for purchase and there will be special friends to meet and greet . 2:30-4:30pm
FREE
Sat Jan 7 | Self-Defense Training | Ages 8 * -Adult West Ridge Center Learn techniques based on instinctive principles that don ’ t require years of training and practice to use , and work regardless of age , size , strength , speed , or skill . Includes lecture ; demonstration ; hands-on instruction ; scenario based training ; defense against multiple types of attacks / attackers . Not a “ Stranger Danger ” lecture . Learn principles and techniques that help you defend yourself and protect others . * Please Note : Participants 8-11 years old must sign up and take the class with a parent . 15573001 10am-Noon $ 31 / 37
Thu Jan 12 | Full Moon Campfire | Ages 6-Adult Heller Nature Center Winter is the perfect time to be outside at night , so join us for a fun evening of exploring ! See page 46 for details . 12451092 7-8:30pm $ 9
Sun Jan 15 | A Hootin ’ Good Time | Ages 6-Adult Heller Nature Center Meet live owls up close and personal See page 46 for details 12451071 1-2:30pm $ 9
Mon Jan 16 | Beach Winter Discovery Camp | Ages 6-10 Rosewood Beach Interpretive Center This Martin Luther King Day , explore the beach in winter ! See page 66 for details 12451171 1-3pm $ 30
Mon Jan 16 | Martin Luther King JR . Day of Service |
All Ages Recreation Center of Highland Park Join the Highland Park community for this 8th annual event and take part in meaningful , creative and fun projects to help local community agencies . Proudly sponsored by the Park District of Highland Park and the Highland Park Community Relations Commission . 10am-1pm
FREE
Fri Jan 20 | Brushes & Bordeaux | 21 +, Proof of Age Required Rosewood Beach Interpretive Center Get your creative juices flowing at the beach this winter ! See page 66 for details 12011001 6 – 8pm $ 35 / 40
Fri Jan 20 | Magic Class | Ages 5-12 West Ridge Center Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards , ropes , coins , mind reading and more . The tricks may appear difficult , but are quick to learn and easy to perform . All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home . Instructor : The Magic of Gary Kantor . This is a preregistered event . Min / Max : 5 / 50 . For more information , call 847.831.3810 . 15572001 6:45-7:40pm $ 21 / 29
Fri Jan 20 | TGIF Dance Jam ! - WERQ It !| Ages 13
and Up
Recreation Center of Highland Park Come get your groove on , dance the calories away with fun dance fitness ! The workout is designed to make you sweat while having fun ! Don ’ t forget to bring a friend ! High-energy dance steps choreographed to current pop , rock and hip-hop music . TGIF Dance Jam includes a 75-minute fitness dance , and light snacks after . Pre-registration required . Fees are Recreation Center Member / Resident / Non-Resident . 11010101 6-7:30pm $ 7 / 10 / 12 Register for all 3 TGIF Dance Jams this season and save ! See page 15 for additional classes . 11010104 $ 15 / 25 / 30
NEW
Sat Jan 28 | Eagle Extravaganza | Ages 6-Adult Heller Nature Center Travel with Heller Nature Center to Starved Rock State Park for the Illinois Audubon Society ’ s annual Eagle Watch Weekend See page 46 for details 12451101 8am-6:30pm $ 20
Winter 2016-17 • Park District of Highland Park 13