Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Goings-on in the area

Some cool stuff happening around town --

Regular Season for Flick and Roosevelt Pools begins June 7
Flick Hours: Mon-Sunday: 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Roosevelt Hours: Mon-Thursday: 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Fri & Sunday: 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Pool Information Hotline: (847) 724-3337

Annual Glenview Summer Fest and Street Sale
The Glenview Chamber of Commerce will host this event on Saturday, June 28, from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Glenview Summer Fest and Street Sale gives merchants a chance to showcase their wares, artists/crafters to show off their talents with hand-made jewelry, pottery, etc., and local restaurants to sell their mouth-watering creations. This year’s Summer Fest will again be held on Lehigh Road between Glenview Road and Washington St.

Bat Festival at The Grove
Discover the truth about these flying mammals, essential for pollination, seed dispersal, insect control and so much more! Lots of fun for the whole family on Saturday/Sunday, June 7-8 from Glenview Park District 3 6-2-2014 Keeping You Informed
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. There will be crafts, storytelling, and bat encounters with expert Scott Heinrichs, Director of the "Flying Fox International." Free Admission. Contact: 847-299-6096.

Bearfoot in the Park
Enjoy free outdoor concerts at the Jackman Park gazebo at Lehigh Avenue and Prairie Street from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday beginning June 11 with the Glenview Concert Band. Bring your dinner, folding chair and lawn blankets. The schedule of bands is available online at: glenviewparks.org/event/bearfoot-concert-series/2014-06-11/

And of course, our very own...

12th Annual Dairy Breakfast
Come to Wagner Farm on Saturday, June 14, (8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) and enjoy a delicious farmstyle breakfast complete with a variety of dairy items. Live music, dairy demonstrations, wagon rides and plenty of hands-on activities throughout the morning. Tickets can be purchased at the door. $10 for adults and children over 10; $5 for children 2-10 years and children under 2 are free.
Sponsored by Egg Harbor of Glenview. Contact: 847-657-1506.

Wagner Farm Sweets & Treats
Wagner Farm’s old-fashioned soda fountain located inside the Heritage Center is now open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Step back in time and cool off with sweet treats all summer long! Hand-dipped cones, sundaes, floats and shakes made with Homer’s Ice Cream. Open weekends only until June 15.

~~ My oldest daughter Abby has gotten her first job working at Sweets & Treats, stop in and say hi!

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