2009 Summer Leisure Guide
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Also Available: 2009 Winter Leisure Guide 
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Now OpenSummer Program Registration
| Who | When | |
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| Residents | Now Open (Register Online) | |
| ARC Members for ARC Programs | Now Open (Register Online) | |
| Returning Participants | Now Open (Register Online) | |
| General Public | Now Open (Register Online) |
July 9-12Island In The City Festival
Norridge Park District's Annual Summer Celebration
| Thursday, July 9th, | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Friday, July 10th, | 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Saturday, July 11th, | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Sunday, July 12th, | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
- Musical Entertainment
- Food, Beer and Wine
- Carnival Rides
- Business Expo
Check out our Carnival Midway featuring famous rides that we all know and love like the Ferris Wheel and Tilt-A-Whirl. For younger festival goers, visit the Kid's Area featuring rides like the Merry Go-Round, Train, Tea Cups, Slide, Fun House and more!
For further information, visit islandinthecity.com.
Sports Schedules and Standings
Please visit QuickScores for current sports information.
Suggest a New Program
Do you have an idea for a program or event you would like to see offered by the Norridge Park District? Better yet, do you have a special interest or talent you would like to share with others? The Norridge Park District is looking for new program/event ideas and local "hidden" talent to teach or lead various recreational classes. We are always looking for new instructors with creative ideas. If you have a particular interest or talent and are willing to lead activities; or if you have a suggestion for a new program or event, please fill out the following form and return it to the registration office.
Each submission will be entered to win a drawing for a $50 Gift Certificate to use for any Norridge Park District recreation activity! You could be the lucky winner! Drawing will be held May 15, 2009 at 10:00 am at the Norridge Recreation Center. Ideas are always welcome - any time of year!
Click here to download the New Program Suggestion FormThursday Evenings, July 9 through August 6Music in the Park 2009
Looking for something fun the whole family can do together without spending a ton of money? Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and Rock' to the tunes of the Norridge Park District Summer Concert Series!! It's FREE to attend and enjoyable for all ages!
All concerts begin at 7:00pm on Thursday evenings at the Norridge Park District - 4631 N. Overhill Ave. In the case of inclement weather most concerts will be held inside the Norridge Recreation Center gymnasium.
Make a night of it and get dinner or snacks from the Norridge Park District concession stand. Enjoy reasonably-priced grilled food, personal pizzas, nachos, pretzels, popcorn, ice-cream, sno-cones and more!
Download the Complete LineupThursday, July 16th, 7:00 pmMusic in the Park: 215 West (Variety)
The members of 215 West love to perform and their enthusiasm is infectious. This four piece group consists of bass, guitar, keyboard and drums. All four members sing lead vocals and background harmonies. The repertoire for the group is constantly growing and evolving and it's not unusual to hear the group jump from Motown, to current Top 40's, 50's, Rock, Latin Dance, 40's, Swing, 70's Disco and end with a Classic Rock, or a Chicago Blues tune.
www.215west.comThursday, July 23rd, 7:00 pmMusic in the Park: Mr. Myers (Caribbean Rock, Reggae)
Mr. Myers blends the sounds of calypso and ska, the rhythms of reggae and a touch of rock and roll with some favorite tunes to create their own special style of music, Caribbean Rock. Their music is a unique combination of musical styles that may be difficult to and perhaps challenging to play, but it never fails to entertain audiences everywhere, young and old alike.
www.MrMyers.comThursday, July 30th, 7:00 pmMusic in the Park: Soda (Variety)
From Jimmy Buffett to Dave Matthews, from John Mellencamp to Black-Eyed Peas, this band can do it all. Three lead singers, each with distinctive styles, work to bring authenticity to all your favorite songs. The possibilities are endless. Classic Rock, 80's New Wave, Motown, Disco, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Alternative--the list goes on and on. Soda Rocks!!!
www.sodarocks.comThursday, August 6th, 7:00 pmMusic in the Park: Barefoot Hawaiians (Hawaiian)
Conclude the summer events with Grass Skirts, Hawaiian conch shells, authentic drums, ceremonial headdress from Tahiti, a fire knife show from Somoa, Hula and more! Don't miss this evening of music, dancing and excitement!
www.barefoothawaiian.com