September 2010

9/8/2010	Farmers Market	7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Pavilion Parking Lot
Find a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, bakery breads, flowers and more at the Farmers Market. Located in the Pavilion parking lot across from the clock tower.

9/11/2010	Fox Run Club Championship	8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Fox Run Golf Links

9/11/2010	Touch a Truck	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Pirates' Cove Lot
Join us for our annual Touch a Truck event. Here is a great opportunity for your child to touch feel and climb through in and out of each and every truck. Bring your camera for some great shots.

9/11/2010	Uncovering the Past	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Elk Grove Historical Museum
Discover what a real Indiana Jones does. Participants will find out what archaeology is and experience what it is like to wrok at an excavation site. They will learn how to process artifacts and meet with professionals in the field. Suitable for ges 8 and older. $3 fee for crafts only. No registration required.

9/12/2010	Fox Run Club Championship	8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Fox Run Golf Links

9/15/2010	Farmers Market	7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Pavilion Parking Lot
Find a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, bakery breads, flowers and more at the Farmers Market. Located in the Pavilion parking lot across from the clock tower.

9/15/2010	Adult Luncheon	12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Sheila Ray Adult Center

9/18/2010	Jr. High Teen Dance	7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Pavilion
A great night of DJ entertainment, dancing, basketball, contests, and much more. Preregister for a discounted rate of $10. Walk-ins pay $13

9/19/2010	Pioneer Day	12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Elk Grove Historical Museum
This is a wonderful fall event. This year meet a Civil War surgeon, watch a military reenactment, there will be a petting zoo, historic demonstrations and games. Visitors can make a scarecrow for only $7. Pioneer Day has free admission. There is a bake sale and a place to buy a snack.

9/22/2010	Farmers Market	7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Pavilion Parking Lot
Find a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, bakery breads, flowers and more at the Farmers Market. Located in the Pavilion parking lot across from the clock tower.

9/24/2010	Emperor of Audubon	5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Audubon Skate Park

9/25/2010	National Family Health & Fitness Day	9:30 AM - 3:30 PM	Pavilion
Boppin Boogie Camp ages 3 to 6 Dance Studio 2 Kiddie Boot Camp ages 7 to 12 Gym #2 Pavilion Fitness Boot Camp ages 13 plus in Paviion Lobby Blood Pressure Screening and Body Fat analysis in Pavilion Lobby Reflexology Seminar Pavilion Room 159

9/26/2010	Falconaires Orchestra	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Garden Terrace Room
Relive the era and hear the sounds of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Charlie Spivak and Artie Shaw. Tickets $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Ticket price includes one drink ticket, sweet table and coffee. Cash bar available.

9/29/2010	Farmers Market	7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Pavilion Lot
Find a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, bakery breads, flowers and more at the Farmers Market. Located in the Pavilion parking lot across from the clock tower.

October 2010

10/2/2010	Second Annual Polka Party	7:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Garden Terrace Room
Dinner from 7 to 8. Music from 8 to 11. Advance ticket sale is $25. Ticket price includes full course dinner, and one drink ticket. Polish dinner includes sauerkraut and sausange, beef with mashed potatoes and gravy, peirogies, polish dessers and coffee. Performing live the White and Red Internaitonl Polka Band.

10/7/2010	Dancing with the Band	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Sheila Ray Adult Center
Come and dance to the big band tunes of Switch Time Jazz group. This program is for adults who love to ballroom dance as well as those who like to sit and listen to the music.

10/9/2010	Three Club Challenge	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Fox Run Golf Links

10/9/2010	Jr. High Teen Dance	7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Pavilion
A great night of DJ entertainment, dancing, basketball, contests, and much more. Preregister for a discounted rate of $10. Walk-ins pay $13

10/16/2010	Juried Art Show	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Elk Grove Public Library
Public exhibit hours are on Oct 16 from 9am to 5pm and Oct 17 from 1 to 4pm at the Elk Grove Public Library. Art work is for sale.

10/17/2010	Holiday Happenings	10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Pavilion
This is the start of craft season. With free admission and one hundred booths start your holiday craft shopping at the Pavilion. If you want to display your crafts go to dee312@comcast.net

10/17/2010	Juried Art Show	1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Elk Grove Public Library

10/23/2010	Doggy Trick or Treat	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Pirates' Cove
Dress up your dog in his Halloween best and join us for a morning of fun. All dogs will have an opportunity to perform tricks to win treats. Dogs and owners will be able to parade through Pirates Cove and ride our Safari Express train. All dogs must be leashed at all times.

10/23/2010	Bring Him Home	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Elk Grove Historical Museum
Presentation about a man looking for the body of his son killed during th Civil War. This provides a unique glance into the issues faced by families during this historic time. Ages 15 and older will enjoy the presentation. This is an outdoor program please dress for the weather.

10/29/2010	Halloween Fest	5:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Pavilion
The Halloween Fest is the best party of the year. Admission includes pumpkin, hayride, crafts hot dog meal and prizes. Tickets at the door are $12 per child and $10 per adult.Buy tickets by October 28th and save. Children are $6 adults are $5 and seniors are $4.

November 2010

11/4/2010	Dancing with the Band	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Sheila Ray Adult
Come and dance to the big band tunes of Switch Time Jazz group. This program is for adults who love to ballroom dance as well as those who like to sit and listen to the music.

11/6/2010	Native American Program	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Elk Grove Historical Museum
Celebrate Native American Heritage month at the Museum and explore the various tribes who lived in Illinois. Play games and create a cornhusk doll and beaded necklace. $3 for crafts only. No registration required.

11/12/2010	Day of Giving	9:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Pavilion Aquatic Center
This all day event will help to re-stock the local food pantry. Bring in food and the Pavilion Aquatic Center will give you a free admission pass for the day. Minimum donation is five food items.

11/13/2010	26th Annual Turket Shoot	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Fox Run Golf Links

11/13/2010	Junior High Teen Dance	7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Pavilion
A great night of DJ entertainment, dancing, basketball, contests, and much more. Preregister for a discounted rate of $10. Walk-ins pay $13

11/14/2010	Cycl-a-thon	8:15 AM - 12:15 PM	Pavilion Fitness Centre
Teams of four people will participate in this 4 hour cycling expedition led by our Pavilion Fitness certified instructors. Team members alternate as often as desired to keep the wheel spinning. Proceeds go to the Elk Grove Parks Foundation Scholarship program wihci provices funding to those who can not afford Park District programs.

11/19/2010	Texas Hold'Em Tournament	6:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Fox Run Golf Links

December 2010

12/2/2010	Dancing with the Band	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Sheila Ray Adult Center
Come and dance to the big band tunes of Switch Time Jazz group. This program is for adults who love to ballroom dance as well as those who like to sit and listen to the music.

12/3/2010	Annual Holiday Bazaar	9:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Sheila Ray Adult Center
Visit our holiday bazaar and pick up some special holiday gifts. Our bazaar features homemade treasures such as handcrafted items needle point items jewelry ceramic and crafts and quilted and crochet items. We will have a full meal concessions and Grandmas bake sale.

12/4/2010	Breakfast with Santa	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Al Hattendorf Center
Perfect opportunity to get your picture and have breakfast with Santa and Mrs Claus. There are 2 breakfast seatings one at 9 and one at 10. Parents must register along with child. There are no tickets sold at the door. Seating is limited.

12/4/2010	Annual Holiday Bazaar	9:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Sheila Ray Adult Center
Visit our holiday bazaar and pick up some special holiday gifts. Our bazaar features homemade treasures such as handcrafted items needle point items jewelry ceramic and crafts and quilted and crochet items. We will have a full meal concessions and Grandmas bake sale.

12/11/2010	Polar Express	9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Itasca Train Station
Meet at the train station in Itasca and board the train for a fun filled trip to the North Pole. Stories are read and a snack is served. This trip fills up fast. You will receive confirmation in the mail after you register.

12/11/2010	Junior High Teen Dance	7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Pavilion
A great night of DJ entertainment, dancing, basketball, contests, and much more. Preregister for a discounted rate of $10. Walk-ins pay $13

12/13/2010	Art & Music Showcase	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Hattendorf Center
This showcase highlights all of the students who have worked over the fall season. Families of participatns are invited to a reception.

12/17/2010	Santa's Storytime	6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Pavilion
This magical evening has entertainment and Mrs Claus reads her favorite stories. Participate in a craft and enjoy hot chocolate. Children have the chance to get their picture taken with Sant.

12/19/2010	Swim with Santa	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Pavilion Aquatic Center
Santa will visit all the good girls and boys at the Pavilion Aquatic Center. Swim, play and make a holiday craft. Pre-registration is required. The deadline is December 15.

12/31/2010	Family New Year's Eve Party	3:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Pavilion
Put on your party clothes and ring in the new year. We have a DJ and delicious ice cream. Ride the carousel and swim in the pool. Happy New Year Famiy style.