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GLENVIEW PARK DISTRICT
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Glenview Park District
March 2017 Calendar of Events
Restoration Work Day
9 a.m., Saturday, March 4 at The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave.
Help collect seeds and remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for wildflowers, grasses and trees. Bring work gloves if you have them. Work parties may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. For more information, call 847-724-5670.
2nd Annual East Wing MahJongg Tournament
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, March 5 at The East Wing, 2400 Chestnut Ave.
Join us for our 2nd Annual MahJongg Tournament. Start the day at 10:30 a.m. with registration and brunch. Sign up as a foursome for your chance to win one of the amazing raffle prizes. You don’t have to be a member to play!The registration fee is $35 per person and includes brunch and the tournament. For more information, call Janet Steinberg at 224-521-2582.
The Grove Arrival Day
2-3:30 p.m., Sunday, March 12 at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Prairie St.
Join the Grove Heritage Association at the Glenview Public Library to celebrate the 181st anniversary of the day the Kennicott family first arrived at The Grove. Meet costumed interpreters and learn about this pioneering family. The program will also be available in Korean.
Park Center Preschool Spring Book Fair
March 7-9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., in the lobby
Read All About It! Stop by Park Center to shop a great selection of books for all ages as well as craft, activity and gift items. A portion of all sales benefits Park Center’s Arts and Music curriculums. For more information, call 847-724-5670.
Spring Fling Drive, Chip and Putt Tournament
10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, March 11 at Glenview Park Golf Club, 800 Shermer Rd.
New Fun Format!All contestants will compete in all 3 Categories.Prizes will be awarded in Men’s/Ladies and Junior divisions. $20 entry fee per person includes a trip to the chili bar. Rain or shine, tournament is on! For more information, call 847-724-0250.
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St. Patrick’s Fellowship Luncheon
12 p.m., Monday, March 13 at The East Wing, 2400 Chestnut Ave.
Join us for traditional Irish fare and a musical celebration of Ireland performed by Lee Murdock. Be ready to join in a boisterous chorus of a famous Irish Pub song, share the sly joke in a humorous old ballad, followed along to a soft Irish air of vigorous dance tune from the Emerald Isle. This will be a treat! The registration fee is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. For more information, call 847-724-4793.
Restoration Work Day
9 a.m., Saturday, March 18 at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie, 2400 Compass Rd.
Help the restoration team remove invasive plants to make way for native prairie grasses. Seasonal activities include brush cutting, weed removal and seed collection. Bring work gloves if you have them. Work parties may be cancelled in case of inclement weather. For more information, call 847-724-5670.
Splash Landings Aquatic Center Spring Break Swimming Hours
Monday-Friday, March 27-31
Come by for a few laps, or join us for a family swim during our special spring break hours.Lap Swim 5:30-11 a.m. Family Swim 11 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information, call 847-724-5670.
17th Annual Dennis Downes Art Show
Thursday, March 30 through Sunday, April 2, 2017 at The Grove Redfield Estate, 1421 Milwaukee Ave.
5-10 p.m., Thursday, March 30
1-10 p.m., Friday, March 31
1-10 p.m., Saturday, April 1
12-5 p.m., Sunday, April 2
Enjoy a solo showing of original paintings and sculptures by internationally known Lake County Painter/Sculptor Dennis M. Downes. His award-winning artwork, both paintings and sculpture, will be on display and available for purchase. Admission is free and a portion of all sales support The Grove. For additional information, visit downesstudio.net.
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About the Glenview Park District
The Glenview Park District serves over 50,000 residents including all of Glenview and Golf, small portions of Niles, Northbrook, Northfield and Skokie, and unincorporated areas beyond the village limits. The district owns, maintains and operates more than 845 acres. Connect with us at