Morton Grove Park District Activity Guide
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Community Blood Drive Saturday, July 8 TIME: 10:00 am– 2:00 pm LOC: National Park Fieldhouse, 9325 Marion Ave. See page 7 for registration information. Register at mortongroveparks.com | 2023 Spring | Summer Activity Guide 9 Summer Concert Series Bring your lawn chair and blankets and enjoy an evening of live music summer fun for the entire family. Food and drink are available for purchase. Concerts are held on Tuesdays. Food service begins at 6:00 pm. Concerts begin at 7:00 pm. LOC: Harrer Park (north end of the park). Tuesday, July 11 Grupo Cha Cha – The "Lovely Ladies of Latin Jazz", Grupo Cha Cha fi lls the air with tropical sounds of Cuba, Puerto Rico and Brazil that delights the ears and gets you up to dance! Audiences always respond with enthusiasm to their live shows. Their two CD's Direcciones and This is The Life can be heard on NPR and CBC stations throughout North America and on internet stations from South America to Europe. Tuesday, July 18 Bear Williams Band -Join us for an evening of smokin' hot original blues & classics from legends like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, and more!! Chicago Native Bear Williams fronts the group as lead singer, songwriter, bass player and producer. The Bear Williams Band has captivated audiences at the Chicago Blues Fest, Buddy Guy's Legends, Navy Pier, Rosa's Lounge, Evanston Rock's, and B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted. Bear's latest CD is titled "Blues Rebel" on GVR Records. Tuesday, July 25 Anchors Away – Yacht rock (originally known as the West Coast sound, or adult-oriented rock) is a broad music style and aesthetic commonly associated with soft rock; one of the most commercially successful genres from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. Away uses no "tracks" or pre-recorded music of any kind. What you hear is real music created in real time by real musicians. Harrer Pool Events Saturday, July 15 Illinois Unplug Day Chalk the Deck 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Head out to Oriole Pool and decorate the pool deck with chalk! Chalk will be provided only while supplies last. Monday, July 24 Pops with the Cops 2:00 - 2:40 pm Have a refreshing free freeze pop with the Morton Grove Police Department to help cool down from the summer heat! Friday, July 29 Harrer Pool Teen Night 7:30-9:00 pm Look for more details at the pool this summer. Monday, July 31 National Lifeguard Appreciation Day 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Let's appreciate our lifeguards for an outstanding summer! Create a Thank You Card at the pool! Supplies will be provided. Oriole Aquatic Crt Events Saturday, July 15 Illinois Unplug Day Chalk the Deck 11:00 am-2:00 pm Head out to Oriole Pool and decorate the pool deck with chalk! Chalk will be provided only while supplies last. Saturday, July 22 Merry Christmas in July 2:00 - 4:00 pm Santa will be visiting Oriole Park Aquatic Center this July! Come Swim with Santa and cool down from the summer heat! Tuesday, July 25 Pops with the Cops 2:00 - 2:40 pm Have a refreshing free freeze pop with the Morton Grove Police Department to help cool down from the summer heat! Monday, July 31 National Lifeguard Appreciation Day 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Let's appreciate our lifeguards for an outstanding summer! Create a Thank You Card at the pool! Supplies will be provided. 4th Annual Unplug Illinois Day Saturday, July 15 Unplug Illinois encourages people to get out, unplug, play, and engage with one another through experiences at local park, recreation, and conservation agencies. On Saturday, July 15, the Morton Grove Park District wants you to get out and enjoy all we have to off er. Take a family bike ride, play at one of our parks, take a walk or simply cooling off at one of our pools. There are so many opportunities here in our town that can help people live a happier and healthier life. Family Walk 9:30 am Join us as we take a walk around the park. Meet at north end of park by school LOC: Harrer Park Playtime at the Park 10:00-11:30 am Join us for some fun at the park! Our staff will lead activities and games for you and your family to enjoy. LOC: Harrer Park Shelter Classic Car Show Thursday, July 13 The event will feature display cars, outdoor live music, refreshments and available for purchase. Bring the whole family to this free event. This free event includes a concert featuring The Rhythm Rockets playing old school rhythm and blues that swings! Stop by and check out all the cars. LOC: Harrer Park (north end of the park), TIME: 5:00-7:30 pm Attention Car Show Enthusiasts: Sign up for the Morton Grove Park District's annual car show. Vehicles can arrive anytime between 4:00-4:45pm and event will open to the public at 5:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE: It is free to register your vehicle but registration is required. FREE - Please note registration is required. CODE: 360120-01 Deadline to register your car is Friday, July 7. Spe cial Event s J U L Y