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Page 8 Special Events MOKENA DISC GOLF ACE RACE RETURNS! Each autumn, disc golfers gather at their local courses for one purpose – to throw aces. Players all throw the same model disc – a brand new, never-seen-before Discraft prototype disc that is introduced each year especially for Ace Race. All participants receive a player’s pack that includes 2 prototype discs and other goodies. There will be at least 36 holes, one throw per hole per player. Player with the most overall aces will win a valuable prize package as well. Pre-registration is a must for this tournament. Deadlines will be adhered to in order to have enough player packages for all. Three divisions: Men (16 and over), Women (16 and over) and Juniors (under 16). Registration for Mokena Park District residents will open on May 1, 2012. Non-resident registration will open on June 1, 2012. LOCATION: The Oaks Disc Golf Course Day/Date: Sunday, September 30, 2012 Time: 1:00 p.m. PROGRAM #: B12E900: Men 16 & Up B12E901: Ladies 16 & Up B12E902: Juniors (Under 16) FEE: $25 Deadline: September 12, 2012 NFL PUNT, PASS, AND KICK – RESCHEDULED! Grab your sneakers (no cleats) and come on out. This contest is open to boys and girls ages 6-15. The age divisions are: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15, with boys and girls competing separately (age is determined as of December 31 of the current year). For each age division, the top scorer for the boys’ division and the top scorer for the girls’ division, from each Local Competition will advance to the Sectional Competition. It is free to register. Please visit our website www.mokenapark.com for complete rules and eligibility requirement. Competition will be held at Mokena Main Park, 10925 LaPorte Road, Mokena. Participants must have copies of their birth certificate to compete. DATE: Sunday, September 30, 2012 TIME: 1:30 p.m. – Registration opens (pre-registration recommended) 2:00 p.m. – contest begins – no registrations will be accepted once contest begins PROGRAM #: B12Y921: Girls 6-7 B12Y922: Boys 6-7 B12Y923: Girls 8-9 B12Y924: Boys 8-9 B12Y925: Girls 10-11 B12Y926: Boys 10-11 B12Y927: Girls 12-13 B12Y928: Boys 12-13 B12Y929: Girls 14-15 B12Y930: Boys 14-15 Deadline: September 27, 2012 STOCKINGS FOR OUR TROOPS Sunday, November 11, 2012 • 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center Make this holiday season a memorable one for you and our troops. We invite you to gather at the Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center on Veteran’s Day to decorate holiday stockings for the troops overseas. We will supply everything needed to decorate a stocking. DONATIONS NEEDED. We would appreciate donations of fabric, craft items, and old Christmas cards to be used for this event. Please drop your donations at the Park Office. We are also collecting small items to be used as stocking stuffers. Stockings and donations are then put together and sent to the troops by “Operation Care Package”. Suggested stocking stuffers: protein bars, nuts, sunflower seeds, trail mix, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, etc. A Letter Writing Station will also be available for anyone who would like to write a note to a serviceperson to be included in your stocking. “TERROR OF THE NIGHT” For the very first time, the Scary House on Fiona and the Mokena Park District will offer a Haunted Trail in the Woods at Main Park, 10925 LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL. Surrender yourself and your soul as a prisoner to the Grim Reaper, as the woods come to life as you wander along the path of darkness. Beware as you enter the “Terror of the Night” (not intended for young children – rated PG-13). The trail will be open 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., on the following weekends: October 12-13, 2012 October 19-20, 2012 October 26-27, 2012 Admission fee required – “Terror of the Night” is not included in the admission fee for Halloween Hollow. Join us on Facebook for more information – “Scary House on Fiona”. NEW HALLOWEEN HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST Judging: October 18 & 19, 2012 Our annual House of Frights is back! Decorate your residence for this “spook-tacular” holiday and register to win great prizes. Registration is FREE! Judging will take place between 6:30-9:30p.m. on October 18 & 19 and is based on creativity, originality, design, and layout. Contestants do not need to be present during judging. Winners are determined in two categories: Amateur Ogres (for those who have not won a prize previously) and Master Monsters (for those who have won in the past). Winners will be notified by phone the week of October 22. Call the Park Office at 708-390-2401 to submit your entry by Monday, October 15. PRIMETIMERS - Tuesday Get Together For those 55 plus! Games, cards, crafts, and friendship on a weekly basis. Our hostess Priscilla Winkleman will bring sunshine and laughter to your day. From time to time, Primetimers may need to be cancelled to accommodate Park District programming. In most cases, cancellations will be announced in advance. LOCATION; Park Office DAY/TIME: Tuesday, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. FEE: $1 T 708-390-2401 • F 708-479-5381 • W www.mokenapark.com • E info@mokenapark.com
Special Events Page 9 PICTURES WITH SANTA Sunday, November 18, 2012 Oaks Recreation Center (10847 LaPorte Rd) • 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Santa is making a special appearance at the Park! A professional photographer will be there to take your child’s picture with the jolly old elf! Appointments recommended. Fee of $8 per picture includes professional 5’x7’ picture and frame. No personal cameras allowed. Call the Park office at 708-390-2401 by 5pm on Friday, November 16 to reserve appointment. Walk-ins are accepted. LETTERS FROM SANTA The Mokena Park District has once again made special arrangements with Santa this year for children to receive a very special and personalized letter from the North Pole. Your child’s face will light up when they see a colorful envelope in the mailbox, addressed to them, from the Jolly Old Elf. Parents or guardians can register for their child/children in person at the Park Office, 10925 LaPorte Rd by December 3, 2012. Fee is $6 per letter. Letters will be mailed the week of December 10, 2012. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Enjoy your breakfast with the Jolly Old Elf at Aurelio’s Restaurant, 310 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort. Other special guests are sure to bring a smile to parents and kids alike. $12 admission per person includes plated breakfast*, entertainment and a special gift. Children age 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All attendees must be pre-registered through the Mokena Park District by Friday, November 23. Registration will NOT be accepted at the restaurant-no exceptions. Groups limited to a maximum of eight (8). No refunds. This one fills up fast! Special thanks to the Mokena Kiwanis Club. *Plated breakfast includes two scrambled eggs, two sausage links, three French toast sticks/syrup and slice of fruit. DATE: Saturday, December 1, 2012 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PROGRAM #: C12S901 FEE: $12 Deadline: Friday, November 23, 2012 HOLIDAY HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST Judging: December 14 & 15, 2012 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Don’t miss out - enter your residence in this annual free contest to win great prizes! To enter, call the Park Office at 708-390-2401 by Monday, December 10. Judging will take place between 6:30-9:30p.m. on December 14 & 15. Contestants do not need to be present during judging. Displays must be lit during the stated hours. Winners will be notified by phone the week of December 17. Please, no decorations by professionals. BINGO, BELLS & BRUNCH All seniors are invited to a holiday brunch and bingo at the Park. Take this opportunity during the hectic holiday season to slow down and visit with your friends at the park. Fee of $7 includes luncheon, bingo and prizes. Registration is open to ages 55+. Pre-registration required by Tuesday, December 11, 2012. LOCATION: Park Administration Building (10925 LaPorte Rd) DATE: Tuesday, December 18 TIME: 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PROGRAM #: C12S902 Deadline: December 11, 2012 INDOOR FLEA MARKET Don’t let the unpredictable winter weather stop you from bargain shopping! Or maybe you are cleaning out after the holiday season and would like to get rid of your unwanted “treasures” before spring. Either way our Indoor Flea Market is the place for you! • Registration fee of $30 for vendors. Buyers admitted free. • Registration deadline: Monday, January 14, 2013 (or while space lasts). • All vendors must pre-register at the Park Office. There will be no on-site registration for the Indoor Flea Market as space is limited. • Vendors will receive a 12’ X 12’ space in the Field House. Bring your own table(s). • Check-in: 7:00 a.m. • Vendor spaces are determined by Park District staff. Space is first-come, firstserved. LOCATION: Oaks Recreation Center (10847 LaPorte Rd) DATE: Sunday, January 20, 2013 TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PROGRAM #: C12S903 FEE: $30 Deadline: January 14, 2013 MOTHER & SON – VALENTINE BOWL You might be wracking your brain to come up with the perfect gift for your mom, aunt or grandmother for Valentine’s Day but what better way to say 'I love you' then with the most romantic of all sports - bowling. It is a great way for mom and son to be together in a fun environment. Ages 5-10. Resident Fee of $35 per couple ($40NR); $15 each additional child ($20NR). Cost includes: unlimited bowling, shoes, pizza, pop, cake and gift. We can accommodate 6 per lane so if you want to bowl on the same lane, please specify at the time of registration. Pre-registration required. No refunds for this event. LOCATION: Morgan’s Thunder Bowl (18700 South Old LaGrange Road) DATE: Saturday, February 16, 2013 TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. PROGRAM #: C12S904 FEE: $35 per couple. $15 each add’l child Deadline: February 8, 2013 Thank you to our generous Event Sponsors! • Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers • Aesthetica Day Spa • Chiro One Wellness Centers • Hinckley Springs Water • Integrated Physical Medicine • Maximized Living - Be Well Chiropractic, P.C. • Next Media Radio • Old Plank Trail Community Bank • Panera Bread OVER 300 NEW & USED CARS ALWAYS AVAILABLE kelly KellyNissan.com T 708-390-2401 • F 708-479-5381 • W www.mokenapark.com • E info@mokenapark.com
Page 1 and 2: Mokena Community Park District Fall
Page 3 and 4: Table of Contents Page 1 PARK N’
Page 5 and 6: Registration Information Page 3 $ R
Page 7 and 8: Park Info At A Glance Page 5 ADMINI
Page 9: Park N’ Travel Page 7 CHRISTKINDL
Page 13 and 14: Halloween Hollow Page 11 31ST ANNUA
Page 15 and 16: Youth Page 13 AN EVENING OF CHRISTM
Page 17 and 18: Youth Page 15 SCARECROW PARTY Join
Page 19 and 20: Youth Dance Page 17 DANCE, DANCE, D
Page 21 and 22: Youth Athletics/Athletic Leagues Pa
Page 23 and 24: Page 22 All Ages Page 21 FALL FAMIL
Page 25 and 26: Page 24 All Ages Open Gym Page 23 t
Page 27 and 28: Page 26 Teen/Adult Programs Page 25
Page 29 and 30: Page 28 Health & Wellness Page 27 G
Page 31 and 32: Page 30 Health & Wellness Programs
Page 33 and 34: Page The 32 Oaks Recreation & Fitne
Page 35 and 36: Page The 34 Oaks Fitness Center Mem
Page 37 and 38: Facility Rentals Page 35 FACILITY R
Page 39 and 40: General Rules and Information Page
Page 41 and 42: Park District Connections Page 39 M
Page 43 and 44: Your Parks Park Name & Location Par

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