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Flying 4 Kids Bring a favorite kite to Belvidere Park on May 19 from 1-2pm. Kite kits will also be available for children to create their own uniquely decorated kite to fly. This event is organized statewide by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and Illinois Park ad Recreation Association and hopes to raise awareness of the Park District Youth License Plate. Register by 5/18. Call (847) 360-4700 for more information.

Waukegan Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert May 20, 2012, 4pm at the Trapp Auditorium in Waukegan High School.

Vivaldi	Spring concerto
Verdi	Four Seasons ballet: Spring
Copland	Appalachian Spring

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Waukegan Park District Board Announces New Officers The Board of Commissioners announces the election of new officers for the fiscal year 2012-13. William (Bill) Sarocka was elected President, with Janet Kilkelly as Vice President, and Patricia Foley as Treasurer. Charles W. Smith, Smith & LaLuzerne, Ltd. was reappointed Attorney for the Waukegan Park District and Secretary. In addition, the Board presented a resolution expressing their appreciation to Patricia Foley for her service as President in the prior fiscal year.

Join the millions of people learning online each year  The Waukegan Park District is now offering online certification courses through UGotClass. This community service provides Waukegan residents with the opportunity to study online, obtain professional certificates and learn from expert instructors associated with reputable colleges and associations. In addition to certification, the classes may be eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU’s). Click here for more information.

American Independence Parade General Unit Applications Now Available The Waukegan Park District would like to invite your organization to participate in the 2012 American Independence Parade taking place on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Parade line up will begin at 11:30am along Sheridan Road and will step off at 1:00pm, traveling North on Sheridan Road to Bowen Park. We would like to have many new and exciting entries for this year’s parade, so we are asking that you determine your participation early. The deadline for General Unit applications is June 8, 2011. This year’s parade theme is “Preserve, Restore, Protect Our Natural Heritage”. We strongly encourage all parade entries to decorate according to this Independence Festivities and Parade theme. Click here for more information and the 2012 American Independence Parade General Unit Application.

Waukegan Park District to Control Gypsy Moth Population Summer is almost here, but those leafy oak trees that for years have provided shady beauty may be the next targets of a small army of predators that have been on the move for the past several years. If left untreated, Gypsy Moth infestation can lead to significant defoliation of hundreds of trees within a summer season. The Waukegan Park District has contracted with Hendrickson Flying Service, Inc. to conduct helicopter aerial spraying of BTK (Bacillus thuringiencis var. kurstaki) over sites beginning in late April and early May. BTK is a naturally occurring soil bacteria ideal for controlling leaf eating caterpillars on trees including gypsy moths. Click here for more information.

ReUSE A SHOE Each year, millions of shoes will end up in landfills. The Waukegan Park District is proud to partner with SWALCO and Nike to reuse/recycle worn-out athletic shoes. Shoes collected will be ground up and turned into new athletic surfaces like running tracks, playgrounds and other sports surfaces. Gently worn shoes will be donated to a local shoe charity. Athletic shoes may be recycled at the Field House at Hinkston Park during normal business hours. For additional information visit WWW.SWALCO.ORG or http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/

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Bonnie Brook is Open for the Season! Take time for golf and enjoy one of the best public courses in all of Chicagoland right in your own back yard! There are discounted rates for Waukegan residents and tee times can be made by calling (847) 360-4730 or online at www.waukegangolf.org/teetime.htm.

Fish Baskets are back on Fridays at Bonnie Brook! 3 pieces of Icelandic Cod, fries, coleslaw and rolls for only $9.95. Served from 11 am - 8pm.

Greenshire Golf Course is Open Daily! Are you looking for a great golf experience that won’t take up your entire day and is fun for the whole family? Greenshire Golf Course is the choice. For more information about Greenshire, golf events and special rates, please call 847-360-4777 or visit the website: www.Waukegangolf.org.

The Annual Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival will be on Saturday June 2, 2012 from 10am to 4pm in Bowen Park, Waukegan, Illinois. The festival honors Mr. Bradbury and the start of summer and celebrates the ARTS through art demonstrations and art displays, musicians, storytellers, dancers, poets, theatre workshops, and readings about Ray Bradbury and from Ray Bradbury’s “Dandelion Wine.” Local artists and artisans display and sell their work at this event. Click here to download the Vendor Application and Information form.

Waukegan Park District Seeks Youth Gardeners Last summer, thanks to support from Midwest Generation, the Waukegan Park District created a special place for children and families to socialize, learn, and discover called the Children’s Garden. Located behind the Jane Addams Center in Bowen Park, this small and quiet area is just waiting to be discovered. What makes this garden so unique is that children are the primary caretakers of the garden, and for the upcoming summer season, we have several garden boxes in need of children to care for them. We hope to secure three outside youth organizations who will plant and maintain the boxes throughout the summer. Click here for more information.
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