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July 2009

7/2/2009Dancing with the Band7:00 PM - 9:00 PMSheila Ray Adult Center
If you enjoy Dancing with the Stars, you will love Dancing with the Band. Dance to the Big Band tunes of the Switch Time Jazz group. This program has become very popular with the adults who love ballroom dancing as well as some who just like to sit and listen to the music of this talented band. Check it out the first Thursday of the month!

7/3/2009Sports Day10:00 AM - 4:00 PMPirates' Cove
Bring your team spirit and dress up in your favorite team colors to participate in games and sport challenges

7/3/2009Patriotic Party- 10 Days in Paradise11:00 AM - 8:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Come out and enjoy Ten Days in Paradise. Patriotic Party is Day Three. Each day in paradise will be themed with games and giveaways, and no outside camps are booked.

7/5/2009Summer Concert- Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band6:00 PM - 7:30 PMPavilion Gazebo
Johnny Rustler & the Beach Bum Band bring together island, warm weather and beach music with variety for everybody. This band, which has performed alongside Jimmy Buffet on numerous occasions is sure to bring lots of fun.

7/8/2009Farmers Market7:00 AM - 1:00 PMPavilion East Lot

7/9/2009Ducky Dip Day- 10 Days in Paradise11:00 AM - 8:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Come out and enjoy Ten Days in Paradise. Ducky Dip Day is Day Four. Each day in paradise will be themed with games and giveaways, and no outside camps are booked.

7/10/2009Happily Ever After Day10:00 AM - 4:00 PMPirates' Cove
Bring your little prince or princess to rule over the park. Plays will be held at noon and 2:00pm. A costume parade with all the characters will be held at 1:00pm

7/11/2009Day at the Races12:00 PM - 4:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Everyone present will join in the races. We will have duck races in the lazy river all afternoon. There will be fun for all ages and prizes.

7/12/2009Dairy Day12:00 PM - 3:00 PMFarmhouse Museum
Cool off at the museum for this fun-filled family event. Make an ice cream sundae, churn butter, learn about dairy history and play old-fashioned summer games with the Vintage Base Ball team. $4.00 admission (includes tickets to use towards an ice cream sundae and your choice of crafts, games, or a discount coupon for the museum store). Free for members! *stop by the museum before July 12th to receive a $1.00 discount coupon.

7/12/2009Summer Concert-Chicago Groove Collective6:00 PM - 7:30 PMPavilion Gazebo
Chicago Groove Collective is one of the most dynamic new bands on the Chicago music scene. They play classic hits from 1930 to 1970 along with contemorary favorites from Talking Heads, Dave Matthews, Maroon 5 and Beyonce.

7/13/200911th Annual Ladies Tournament8:00 AM - 2:00 PMFox Run Golf Links
A fun day for the gals only. Your day will include a continental breakfast begining at 7:00am. 18 holes of golf with a cart, a buffet lunch follows your morning of golf. Raffle prizes and games on the course. Grab some friends and come out to have fun.

7/15/2009Farmers Market7:00 AM - 1:00 PMPavilion East Lot

7/15/2009Wacky Wednesday-10 Days in Paradise11:00 AM - 8:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Come out and enjoy Ten Days in Paradise. Wacky Wednesday is Day Five. Each day in paradise will be themed with games and giveaways, and no outside camps are booked.

7/15/2009Adult Luncheon12:00 PM - 3:00 PMSheila RAy Adult Center
Too hot outside, well come in and cool off and enjoy a delicious lunch of Italian Beef and peppers on French bread, rice and peach salad, fruit salad and poke cake for dessert. The entertainment is by Robbie Malinowski, A Salute to Broadway.

7/17/2009Wizard Fest10:00 AM - 4:00 PMPirates' Cove
Remember your magic as you join us for a day of spells, games, and enchanted activities. Kids will create a magic potion to bring home.

7/17/2009Summer Blast for Teens8:00 PM - 10:30 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Teens get Rainbow Falls all to themselves for two hours. There is a D.J. door prizes and many contests. Free

7/18/200918 Hole Couples Scramble2:00 PM - 6:00 PMFox Run Golf Links
Sign up today. This event only takes 20 couples and the sign up deadline is July 12. The mixed couples scramble includes 18 holes of golf, hole games and good food after the golfing.

7/19/2009Summer Concert- Dave Rudolf6:00 PM - 7:30 PMPavilion Gazebo
This award winning performer is a hit tiwh kids. Dave Rudolf will perform special, goofy, interactive songs for kids of all ages. Bring the whole family out for this show.

7/20/2009Community Heroes10:00 AM - 4:00 PMPirates' Cove
Visit with the Fire and Police Departments at Pirates Cove. Visitors will get to learn how to become future community heroes.

7/21/2009Under the Sea-10 Days in Paradise11:00 AM - 8:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Come out and enjoy Ten Days in Paradise. Under the Sea is Day Six. Each day in paradise will be themed with games and giveaways, and no outside camps are booked.

7/22/2009Farmers Market7:00 AM - 1:00 PMPavilion East Lot

7/22/2009Lifeguard Games6:00 PM - 8:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Compete against the Rainbow Falls lifeguard staff. There will be innertube water polo and swim races.

7/23/2009Rummage Sale9:00 AM - 2:00 PMSheila Ray Adult Center
When you do your summer house cleaning do not forget your friendly neighborhood Adult Center Rummage Sale on July 23 and 24. Donations will be accepted starting on July 9. At that time we will accept clean useable clothing household items and furniture. Our center relies on this event as a fundraiser to support our center. One persons trash is another persons treasure.

7/23/2009Ice Cream Social6:30 PM - 8:30 PMAl Hattendorf Gym
Coma enjoy an ice cream sundae for $1 and join members of our day camp programs for an evening of songs and skits. Open to children of all ages and adults.

7/24/2009Rummage Sale9:00 AM - 2:00 PMSheila Ray Adult Center
When you do your summer house cleaning do not forget your friendly neighborhood Adult Center Rummage Sale on July 23 and 24. Donations will be accepted starting on July 9. At that time we will accept clean useable clothing household items and furniture. Our center relies on this event as a fundraiser to support our center. One persons trash is another persons treasure.

7/24/2009Santa's Summer Vacation10:00 AM - 4:00 PMPirates' Cove
Join Santa and his elves as he takes his summer vacation and visits all of his friends at Pirates Cove. Visit Santa, write letters, sing pirate carols, and enjoy cookies. You will have a Yo Ho Ho time.

7/26/2009Summer Block Party3:00 PM - 6:00 PMAndrews Park
Its the summer block party. This free event has food, inflatables, water activities, volleyball baggo, bubbles, arts and crafts, face painting and tattoos. New this year is live entertainment provided by the fabulous group 7th Heaven. Bring your family, bring your friends and tell the neighbors. This is the best event of the whole summer.

7/26/2009Elk Grove Idol Finals6:00 PM - 8:00 PMAndrews Park

7/27/2009Surfin' Safari-10 Days in Paradise11:00 AM - 8:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Come out and enjoy Ten Days in Paradise. Surfin Safari is Day Seven. Each day in paradise will be themed with games and giveaways, and no outside camps are booked.

7/29/2009Farmers Market7:00 AM - 1:00 PMPavilion East Lot

7/31/2009Safari Day10:00 AM - 4:00 PMPirates' Cove
Join us for a wild safari and take part in a search for wild animals in the park. Make your own binoculars for the safari in the Activity Center.

August 2009

8/1/2009Family Luau Day1:00 PM - 4:00 PMPavilion Aquatic Center
Come dressed for a Luau at the Pavilion Aquatic Center. Enjoy games, prizes, contests and more as we clecbrate out eighth annual Luau Day.

8/2/2009Summer Concert-Tin Horse6:00 PM - 7:30 PMPavilion Gazebo
Tin Horse is the band your mama warned you about! Fronted by three talented women with fantastic vocals jamming on their red hot instruments and complemented by three male musicians, this band set the stage on fire with their power-packed country and southern rock material.

8/4/2009Frog Days of Summer-10 Days in Paradise11:00 AM - 8:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Come out and enjoy Ten Days in Paradise.Frog Days of Summer is Day Eight. Each day in paradise will be themed with games and giveaways, and no outside camps are booked.

8/4/2009Dancing with the Band7:00 PM - 9:00 PMSheila Ray Adult Center
If you enjoy Dancing with the Stars, you will love Dancing with the Band. Dance to the Big Band tunes of the Switch Time Jazz group. This program has become very popular with the adults who love ballroom dancing as well as some who just like to sit and listen to the music of this talented band. Check it out the first Thursday of the month!

8/5/2009Farmers Market7:00 AM - 1:00 PMPavilion East Lot

8/6/2009Dancing with the Band7:00 PM - 9:00 PMAl Hattendorf Center
If you enjoy Dancing with the Stars, you will love Dancing with the Band. Dance to the Big Band tunes of the Switch Time Jazz group. This program has become very popular with the adults who love ballroom dancing as well as some who just like to sit and listen to the music of this talented band. Check it out the first Thursday of the month!

8/7/2009Super Hero Day10:00 AM - 4:00 PMPirates' Cove
Come visit your favorite superheroes and join them in a costume parade at 1:00pm. Superhero plays are held at noon and 2:00pm.

8/7/2009Summer Blast for Teens8:00 PM - 10:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Teens get Rainbow Falls all to themselves for two hours. There is a D.J. door prizes and many contests. Free

8/8/2009Rainbow Bash1:00 PM - 4:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Say Farewell to summer. Swim on over to Rainbow Falls and sing and dance away the afternoon to the tunes spun by a D.J.

8/12/2009Farmers Market7:00 AM - 1:00 PMPavilion East Lot

8/12/2009Caribbean Cruise-10 Days in Paradise11:00 AM - 8:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Come out and enjoy Ten Days in Paradise. Caribbean Cruise is Day Nine. Each day in paradise will be themed with games and giveaways, and no outside camps are booked.

8/12/2009Pirate Pizza Party5:30 PM - 7:30 PMPirates' Cove
Kids, bring your favorite sutffed animal or toy doll for a pizza dinner on the pirate ship. This fun event includes admission to Pirates Cove for both you and your stuffed friend, a pizza dinner, a picture with your friend, and a chance to make a craft.

8/12/20091850's Cooking Program6:00 PM - 8:00 PMFarmhouse Museum
Elizabeht Carlson will present an interacitve cooking class at our museum. She will prepare food from 1850 over a campfire. Food will be tasted and you will receive a cookbook. Great for all ages. This event is sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council. Registration is required due to limited seating.

8/14/2009Haunted Cove10:00 AM - 4:00 PMPirates' Cove
Dress up in your favorite costume to trick or treat through Pirates Cove. Visit the haunted house for fun and thrills and join in a costume parade that will be held at 2:00pm

8/15/2009Adult and Youth Triathlon7:30 AM - 11:00 AMPavilion
Adults 18+ and youth ages 7 to 17 are invited to compete in this fun and exciting special event. Top 3 finishers in each age dividsion will recieve an award. Top 3 males and top 3 females in open race will receive an award. Register at the Pavilion front desk by August 10th. Challenge yourself to swim, bike and run.

8/16/2009Day at the Races12:00 PM - 4:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Everyone present will join in the races. We will have duck races in the lazy river all afternoon. There will be fun for all ages and prizes.

8/18/2009Lifeguard Games6:00 PM - 8:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Compete against the Rainbow Falls lifeguard staff. There will be innertube water polo and swim races.

8/19/2009Farmers Market7:00 AM - 1:00 PMPavilion East Lot

8/19/2009Adult Luncheon12:00 PM - 3:00 PMSheila Ray Adult Center
Advisory Board Picnic, each year the Advisory Board prepares the food and fun for our annual UnPicnic. No bees or ants are allowed. Fun and games fill the afernoon and everyone has a good time.

8/20/2009Hawaiian Holiday-10 Days in Paradise11:00 AM - 8:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Come out and enjoy Ten Days in Paradise. Hawaiian Holiday is Day Ten. Each day in paradise will be themed with games and giveaways, and no outside camps are booked.

8/21/2009Outer Space Adventure10:00 AM - 4:00 PMPirates' Cove
Join us for an out of this world adventure at Pirates Cove. Enjoy space activities throughout the day. Meet our Spaced Out Scientist at 1:00pm and you will see some strange and cool experiments.

8/26/2009Farmers Market7:00 AM - 1:00 PMPavilion East Lot

September 2009

9/2/2009Farmers Market7:00 AM - 1:00 PMPavilion East Lot

9/9/2009Farmers Market7:00 AM - 1:00 PMPavilion East Lot

9/16/2009Farmers Market7:00 AM - 1:00 PMPavilion East Lot

9/23/2009Farmers Market7:00 AM - 1:00 PMPavilion East Lot

9/30/2009Farmers Market7:00 AM - 1:00 PMPavilion East Lot