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Welcome to the Elgin Parks & Recreation Newsletter!!
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July is National Parks & Recreation Month!
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| This July we're celebrating 30 years of Park and Recreation Month and the enduring importance of parks and recreation for the world. Parks are the cornerstone of nearly every community, serving millions of people as the places anyone can go to be active, live healthier, connect with nature and gather together. Parks and recreation make our lives and communities better. This mission lives on and will continue to intensify into the future. The National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) has released a "Power of Parks" video that illustrates the important reasons why parks and recreation are vital to our communities. NRPA and The City of Elgin Parks & Recreation Department encourages all people that support parks and recreation to watch and share this video with the hashtag #JulyPRM30. Feel free to follow us on all of our social media pages and share all the great ways that you and your family support and participate in parks and recreation programs -don't forget to use #JulyPRM30. Look out for our #pictureuinparks campaign throughout July where we showcase our community partners and people who support parks and recreation all month long on our social media sites. Share, like, and comment on them all! 
Greg & Lou - The Grumpy Goat and Elgin Public House Thanks for all of the support from you - our community! We couldn't do it without all of your!! Enjoy Parks & Recreation all July and ALL YEAR LONG! |
What's happening
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The Centre....
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Parks & Recreation Month Membership Special!
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Play our way with a membership to The Centre! Throughout the month of July there is no initiation fee on all memberships. Stop in at the Fitness Desk and get yours to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month! 
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| Fitness Center Makeover!! |
We are excited to announce that the Fitness Center and Lockerrooms will be getting a complete makeover this August! The entire Fitness Center will be closed from August 1 - August 14 during the renovation. We will be replacing 104 pieces of fitness equipment - cardio, selectorized, and free weight machines - replacing all carpeting throughout the fitness center & lockerrooms, expanding and replacing the free weight floor, repainting the entire area with a brand new color scheme, and renovating the fitness desk area to allow for a larger stretching area. On top of all this awesomeness, 32 pieces of cardio equipment will have individual televisions along with wireless access to the internet to enjoy during your workout! During the closure, members can use the Eastside Recreation Center, Adventure Island Aquatic Centers, and Wing Park & Lords Park Aquatic centers ~ no extra charge! Members can also take as many group fitness classes that they choose ~ no extra charge! Just show your current, valid membership card at any of the facilities or at The Centre for the group fitness classes.
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Safety Town Camp is a one week program for 4 - 6 year old children that teaches lessons on stranger danger, pedestrians , fire, bicycle, and water safety. During the week, children learn safety behavior through role-playing, riding tricycles in a replica town, and practicing pedestrian safety (under the guidance of a teacher). Children must wear gym shoes and bring a helmet. Fees are $65 for residents and $70 for non-residents. Contact Jan at monell_j@cityofelgin.org for more info. See below for class codes, dates and times.
17759 7/20-7/24 9:30-11:30 am 17760 7/27-7/31 9:30-11:30 am
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| Afterschool Program... yes, it's almost that time! |
|  No one wants to hear this.. but it's time to start thinking about what your kids will do when school starts again! We have a wonderful, safe, and FUN afterschool program waiting for your family to enjoy. We pick up at many Elgin schools and bring the kids to The Centre. We have homework time, sports, games, crafts, swimming, and rock climbing. With three day and full week options and monthly payment plans we are flexible enough to meet your schedule and give the kids an awesome experience. Contact Brett at lind_b@cityofelgin.org for more info.
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What's happening at The Elgin Sports Complex....
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| Fall Soccer Registration Going on NOW! |
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We know you just started thinking about all the fun you are going to have this Summer.... But Spring Soccer is wrapping up another great season and FALL SOCCER REGISTRATION IS ALREADY UNDERWAY at The Centre of Elgin. Register now through July 13 for the U10 Girls, U12 Boys & Girls, and U14 Boys & Girls Leagues. The Intervillage league will begin practices in August with games beginning in late August. For the Preschool through U10 CoEd Leagues the registration deadline is July 31. The season begins practices in late August and games begin the first Saturday after Labor Day.
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| Adult Fall Softball Registration |
| Registration is currently open for the 2015 Adult Fall Softball Leagues that are held at the Elgin Sports Complex. Below are dates for when registration opens to all teams, deadline, and when games will begin. Dates:
- Monday, July 20- Returning Teams registration deadline
- Wednesday, July 22- Open Registration begins
- Tuesday, August 18- Registration Deadline
- Friday, August 21- Final payment due
- Wednesday, August 26- Schedules will be available at www.quickscores.com/elgin.
- Tuesday, September 8- Season begins s
For more information regarding the Elgin Sports Complex fall softball leagues contact Jeff Rau at 1-847-531-7009 or at Rau_j@cityofelgin.org. |
| Chicago White Sox Baseball Camp |
| The end of summer does not mean the end of baseball. Sign your 5 through 11 year old up for the Chicago White Sox Baseball Camp held at the Elgin Sports Complex July 27-July 30. Each camper will receive 6 White Sox ticket vouchers, Academy hat, t-shirt, evaluation report and graduation certificate. Register online at www.bullssoxacademy.com. Fees vary per age group. 
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What's happening at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center...
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Celebrate Hawthorne Hill 10 year Anniversary!!
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What's happening at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center...
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Outdoor Volunteer Work Day
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The weather is great now to come out and be a part of volunteer work day at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center! We welcome both individuals, families and groups to help us on July 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. Please bring a water bottle, wear work boots/ durable shoes, long pants, long sleeves and be prepared for the weather. All volunteers are required to sign a waiver to participate. No orientation is needed. Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian also sign the waiver form.
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WALK WITH THE MAYOR ALL SUMMER LONG!!
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Parks & Rec Blog...
A Natural Get Away
Carl Missele, Parks & Rec Board Get Carl's take on all the great places in Elgin to get away in nature.... Get notified right in your inbox of our Parks and Rec blog postings. Each month one of our staff will post interesting observations, helpful tips, upcoming activities, and much more. To subscribe to our Parks and Rec blog click the link below. 
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Meet Our Employees!
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We want to get to know you too! Come in and check out our facilities and say HI to our awesome staff team!
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Eddy Hernandez
The Centre of Elgin
Membership Coordinator
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Please welcome Eddy Hernandez, The Centre's new Membership Coordinator! Eddy comes to us from the Hoffman Estates Park District where he was the Member Services Supervisor at Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center. Eddy lives in Elgin with his wife and two daughters. Eddy is excited to be a part of the City of Elgin team and would love to meet you. Stop by the Fitness Center and say HI to Eddy! |
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Still Time for Summer Swim Lessons!!
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| It's not too late to sign up for the next session of swim lessons. The next session begins the week of July 26 - don't delay - get your child registered today! For more information on swim lessons, please contact the pool desk at 847-531-7007. 
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| Do you have what it takes to become a SwimJitsu Master? SwimJitsu is designed to introduce new swimmers and their parents to USA Swimming and #FunnestSport, Swim Today. It's Punt/Pass/Kick for swimming using fun and challenging ninja-themed inflatables (in the spirit of Wipeout or American Ninja Warrior).
Each competitor will race against the clock to complete the ultimate aquatic obstacle course using all their speed, endurance, and swimming skills to gain the rank of Grand Master Swimja.
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The Centre is excited to offer a variety of unique camps the week of July 20-23.
During our Lego Robotics Camp, students will be working with the LEGO Mindstorms NXT and EV3 Robotics System.
In the Computer Game Coding Camp, students will learn to plan, develop, and code their own video game using a specially designed software called Scratch.
These camps are for ages 9-14.
For our younger programmers, Junior Robotics Camp will use the LEGO? Education WeDo? Robotics Construction and LEGO? Education Simple Machines Sets to introduce them to the growing fields of robotics and programming.
For more information on fees and times, please contact Brett at
lind_b@cityofelgin.org. Register online or at The Centre today.
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Adventure Island Repairs & Closure Dates
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Adventure Island will be closed from
July 14 - July 16 for repairs from 7am to 4pm. During the closure, all Bronze, Gold, and Platinum members may use the outdoor pool free of charge ~ just present your membership card.
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Healthy Pick of the Month
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| Chicken & Summer Veggie Tostadas 
A south-of-the-border supper is ready in a snap thanks to quick-cooking chicken tenders. The tostadas can easily become soft tacos if you skip broiling the tortillas. Serve with black beans.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons
canola oil
1/4 teaspoon
black pepper
12 ounces
chicken breast tenders
1 cup
chopped red onion (about 1)
1 cup
fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
3 tablespoons
chopped fresh cilantro, divided
4
(8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
3 ounces
Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
Directions
Preheat broiler.
Combine first 3 ingredients, stirring well. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over chicken. Add chicken to pan; saut? for 3 minutes. Add onion, corn, and zucchini to pan; saut? for 2 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in salsa and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring frequently.
Working with 2 tortillas at a time, arrange tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet; lightly coat tortillas with cooking spray. Broil 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Spoon about 3/4 cup chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla; sprinkle each serving with 1/4 cup cheese. Broil an additional 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese. Sprinkle each serving with about 3/4 teaspoon of remaining cilantro. Serve immediately.
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